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Weekends with Joanne Vrakas

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Montreal
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Pharmaceutical Industry
Summer Jobs
Dating Apps
Sexual Relationships
Plant-Based Eating
Weight Watchers
Food Industry
Infertility
Canadian Politics
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Social Media Engagement
Cultural Norms
Emotional Safety
Compatibility
Gender Perceptions
Adult Psychology
Alzheimer's Disease
Diet

Joanne has all the info you need to kick off your day. The foundation of Weekends with Joanne Vrakas is news, weather, sports and a review of your entertainment options, but Joanne also has great interviews and contributors on a range of topics.

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Jay Farrar, sitting in for Joanne Vrakas, is joined by Dr. Jennifer Russell is the head of Adult Psychology at the MUHC. She joins Weekends with Joanne Vrakas every Sunday at 8:40 a.m. to discuss the importance of mental health.

Jay Farrar, sitting in for Joanne Vrakas, is joined by Steve Waterhouse, cybersecurity expert.

Jay Farrar, sitting in for Joanne Vrakas, is joined by Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology and a regular contributor on CJAD 800. You can hear him every Sunday on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas at 7:20 a.m.

Child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles can be heard every Saturday at 8:40 a.m. on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas to discuss issues affecting children's mental health.

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Dr. Vanessa Delisle
Crisis Psychologist at St. Mary's Hospital and Founder of Bridge Mental Health and Therapy Services.
St. Mary's Hospital & Bridge Mental Health and Therapy Services
Episode: How to stick to your New Year's Resolutions!
Julien Gandelin
Consumer expert from AcheterLeMeilleur.ca
AcheterLeMeilleur.ca
Episode: Cyber Monday savings or scams?
Dr. Marie-Helen Marchand
Family doctor specializing in palliative care and co-founder of Projet Maison Mobile
Société des soins palliatifs à domicile du Grand Montréal
Episode: Meet the physician providing palliative care to Montreal's homeless population
Lorraine Sommerfeld
Automotive expert and contributor at Driving.ca
Driving.ca
Episode: Here are the top 10 most stolen cars in Quebec
Dr. Helen Vlachos
A pediatric respirologist and an associate professor at the Department of Pediatrics at University of Sherbrooke Centre Hospitalier, and also the cousin and godmother of Joanne Vrakas.
University of Sherbrooke Centre Hospitalier
Episode: Quebec patients could fall through the cracks with CAQ's Bill 2
Tory Morton
Podcaster and content creator focusing on Montreal culture
Instagram influencer
Episode: What does your Montreal neighborhood say about you?
Christopher Buddle
Entomologist at McGill University
McGill University
Episode: Do you need a bug closet in your house?
Lisa Christensen
Host of The Car Show
The Car Show
Episode: How to stay safe while driving in the snow in Montreal
Cheryl Besner
Relationship expert and dating coach
CherylBesner.com
Episode: Dating 101: Everything you should know before using an app

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Joanne Vrakas
Host of the show, providing news, weather updates, sports coverage, and interviews with various experts across a range of topics.

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#141
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#232
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How to stick to your New Year's Resolutions!
Q: What healthier alternatives are there to New Year's resolutions?
Instead of sweeping resolutions, individuals can set small, specific goals that relate meaningfully to their lives.
How to stick to your New Year's Resolutions!
Q: What kinds of harm can come from New Year's resolutions?
Setting lofty resolutions can lead to failure and negatively impact self-esteem, causing individuals to make harsh judgments about themselves.
How to stick to your New Year's Resolutions!
Q: Why do people make New Year's resolutions?
People make resolutions due to societal pressure and the idea of a fresh start that January represents.
Dr. Soles: Emotional exhaustion during the holidays
Q: How can families learn from their holiday experience to try and make the next year a little smoother?
Collaborative effort within families to share the mental load and document reflections can help alleviate stress.
Dr. Soles: Emotional exhaustion during the holidays
Q: What's the best way to reestablish routines without turning it into a sudden battle?
Implement small, incremental changes rather than waiting for a specific date to re-establish routines.

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1. Dr. Vanessa Delisle
2. Julien Gandelin
3. Dr. Marie-Helen Marchand
4. Lorraine Sommerfeld
5. Dr. Helen Vlachos
6. Tory Morton
7. Christopher Buddle
8. Lisa Christensen

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