Ben Farella, local entrepreneur, joins the show to talk about his experiences of his past and how it has helped him become a better person.He dives into his childhood and how he tries to be mindful of his experiences and not let it affect how he parents his children.   Ben gives his definition of vulnerability 1:50 Ben’s life as a child 5:30Best piece of advice you ever received  15:30For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials.Stay connected with Echo on social media: @NorthBayEchoProduction Credits:Host: Lisa BoivinProducer: Ben SargentContent Director: Dave DaleProduced by Story Studio Network & Clark CommunicationsDon't miss out on the latest from North Bay's cherished podcast – subscribe and join the conversation today!

Kristin Shephard, playwright/director/actor, joins the podcast to have an honest conversation about dealing with pressures in life and vulnerabilities. Lisa also opens up about her insecurities and her and Kristin’s rocky relationship as they make amends on the show. Kristin opens the show with a big statement 2:00  Kristen talks about her mother 12:30How to be vulnerable and live with the consequences  16:30Lisa talks about her past with Kristin 23:40For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials.Stay connected with Echo on social media: @NorthBayEchoProduction Credits:Host: Lisa BoivinProducer: Ben SargentContent Director: Dave DaleProduced by Story Studio Network & Clark CommunicationsDon't miss out on the latest from North Bay's cherished podcast – subscribe and join the conversation today!

Mothers day is coming up this Sunday May 12th and Lisa brings in fellow Echo hosts Scott and Dave to have a chat about what mothers day means for each of them.The trio bring up both the good and the bad and puts into perspective the sacrifice that mothers make for their children everyday even after they become adults. Scott and Dave join the show 2:00  How did you know you wanted to start a family? 7:00Lisa’s favourite lesson her mom taught her  18:00For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials.Stay connected with Echo on social media: @NorthBayEchoProduction Credits:Host: Lisa BoivinProducer: Ben SargentContent Director: Dave DaleProduced by Story Studio Network & Clark CommunicationsDon't miss out on the latest from North Bay's cherished podcast – subscribe and join the conversation today!

This week is Kindness Week and today Lisa speaks to Dr Andrew Weeks, who specializes in behavioural neuroscience/neural basis of learning, to try to answer the question “why are we kind to each other”. To learn more about kindness week visit: kindnessprojectnorth.caand follow CMHA North Bay and District and Kindness North on socials and use the hashtag #kindnessnorth! Dr. Weeks joins the show 2:00  Why are we kind? 14:15Dr Weeks’ research around  21:00For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials.Stay connected with Echo on social media: @NorthBayEchoProduction Credits:Host: Lisa BoivinProducer: Ben SargentContent Director: Dave DaleProduced by Story Studio Network & Clark CommunicationsDon't miss out on the latest from North Bay's cherished podcast – subscribe and join the conversation today!

Ava Vosu, a retired midwife, joins the show to talk about midwifery and the evolution of the profession.Lisa also opens the show posing an interesting question about babies   Lisa asks an interesting question about babies 2:00  Ava joins the show to talk midwifery 9:50Why did midwives disappear originally in the mid 1900s? 21:00For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials.Stay connected with Echo on social media: @NorthBayEchoProduction Credits:Host: Lisa BoivinProducer: Ben SargentContent Director: Dave DaleProduced by Story Studio Network & Clark CommunicationsDon't miss out on the latest from North Bay's cherished podcast – subscribe and join the conversation today!

Lisa invites 2 special guests onto the show, her nieces Lucy and Violet. Sibling rivalries are on full display as the conversation weaves from schoolyard antics to a very unfortunate story about a blueberry.The three also talk about May being Food Allergy Awareness Month something that hits home for both of the girls. Lucy and Violet join the show 1:40  Violet decides she is quitting school to pursue her passion 5:00Food Allergy Awareness Month 14:00For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials.Stay connected with Echo on social media: @NorthBayEchoProduction Credits:Host: Lisa BoivinProducer: Ben SargentContent Director: Dave DaleProduced by Story Studio Network & Clark CommunicationsDon't miss out on the latest from North Bay's cherished podcast – subscribe and join the conversation today!

Wendy St. Denis from the Dionne Quints Heritage Board joins Lisa to discuss the upcoming 90th birthday of the Dionne Quintuplets. They talk about the history revolving around the Quints.If you could spend the day with any actor who would it be? Lisa and Ben discuss their choices at the start of the show. What actor would you like to spend the day with? 1:50Wendy joins the show 6:25The uglier side of the quints story 11:35The 90th birthday celebration 18:35For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials.Stay connected with Echo on social media: @NorthBayEchoProduction Credits:Host: Lisa BoivinProducer: Ben SargentContent Director: Dave DaleProduced by Story Studio Network & Clark CommunicationsDon't miss out on the latest from North Bay's cherished podcast – subscribe and join the conversation today!

Dianne Cerka and Wanda Olsen joined Lisa to chat about the Baytones which is North Bay’s barbershop quartet that is set to celebrate it’s 60th anniversary this year! Dianne and Wanda join the studio 1:40How to get involved with the Baytones 12:30For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials.Stay connected with Echo on social media: @NorthBayEchoProduction Credits:Host: Lisa BoivinProducer: Ben SargentContent Director: Dave DaleProduced by Story Studio Network & Clark CommunicationsDon't miss out on the latest from North Bay's cherished podcast – subscribe and join the conversation today!

Gerry Mendicino joins the show to talk about his life working in the film industry, including an iconic role in My Big Fat Greek Wedding.Gerry discusses his passion for acting and his desire to eventually come back to his hometown in the future and his involvement in the upcoming Dionne Quints musical. Gerry makes a special intro for Lisa 2:20What would you tell your younger self about the industry 11:20Being flexible to stay in the industry 16:00For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials.Stay connected with Echo on social media: @NorthBayEchoProduction Credits:Host: Lisa BoivinProducer: Ben SargentContent Director: Dave DaleProduced by Story Studio Network & Clark CommunicationsDon't miss out on the latest from North Bay's cherished podcast – subscribe and join the conversation today!

Vasu Kaarudaiar and Romy Ghumman join Lisa to dive into North Bay’s increasing desire for cricket and the potential of a new cricket pitch to be built in our city. They explain to Lisa about the sport and how they play teams from all over Ontario but still are one of the only cities that lack a proper field.Before the cricket discussion producer Ben talks about a recent driving pet peeve and Lisa shares her recent road rage story. Lisa’s road rage 1:50Cricket in north bay  11:20The increasing popularity of cricket around the world 19:00For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials.Stay connected with Echo on social media: @NorthBayEchoProduction Credits:Host: Lisa BoivinProducer: Ben SargentContent Director: Dave DaleProduced by Story Studio Network & Clark CommunicationsDon't miss out on the latest from North Bay's cherished podcast – subscribe and join the conversation today!

Wanda Wallace and Hariett Madigan from Clean Green Beautiful and North Bay Heritage Gardeners join to talk about keeping the city clean.They also dive into the history of the Heritage Gardeners and how the community has rallied behind this initiative. Harriet and Wanda join the show 1:50How difficult is it to grow plants outside? 6:10Why wouldn’t we want tree orchids? 12:30Thanks to our sponsor Services. Visit yourhomeservices.ca and mention “Echo Podcast” to get your first 3 months of your water heater rental free  *some restrictions may apply*Explore more North Bay podcasts and stay updated on local events and news at NorthBayEcho.ca.For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials.Stay connected with Echo on social media: @NorthBayEchoProduction Credits:Host: Lisa BoivinProducer: Ben SargentContent Director: Dave DaleProduced by Story Studio Network & Clark CommunicationsDon't miss out on the latest from North Bay's cherished podcast – subscribe and join the conversation today!

Backroads Bill joins the show for the second time as he phones in from the Ecology Center. He talks about the spring weather and what that means for outdoor activities.In classic Backroads Bill fashion the conversation goes from talking about forest fires and changing climate to birds to paranormal activity. Bill joins the show 1:50Has the recent amount of smoke attributed to lack of birds? 6:00The smell of spring 10::00Thanks to our sponsor Services. Visit yourhomeservices.ca and mention “Echo Podcast” to get your first 3 months of your water heater rental free  *some restrictions may apply*Explore more North Bay podcasts and stay updated on local events and news at NorthBayEcho.ca.For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials.Stay connected with Echo on social media: @NorthBayEchoProduction Credits:Host: Lisa BoivinProducer: Ben SargentContent Director: Dave DaleProduced by Story Studio Network & Clark CommunicationsDon't miss out on the latest from North Bay's cherished podcast – subscribe and join the conversation today!

Lisa is joined by Michelle St. Onge and Dave Roscoe to talk about the upcoming solar eclipse that will be visible on April 8th. What makes this solar eclipse so special? Is there life on other planets? What is the difference between astronomy and astrology? All these questions get answered on today’s episode! Michelle and Dave talk about the stars 1:50Astrology vs astronomy 8:30Is there life on other planets? 15:00Thanks to our sponsor Services. Visit yourhomeservices.ca and mention “Echo Podcast” to get your first 3 months of your water heater rental free  *some restrictions may apply*Explore more North Bay podcasts and stay updated on local events and news at NorthBayEcho.ca.For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials.Stay connected with Echo on social media: @NorthBayEchoProduction Credits:Host: Lisa BoivinProducer: Ben SargentContent Director: Dave DaleProduced by Story Studio Network & Clark CommunicationsDon't miss out on the latest from North Bay's cherished podcast – subscribe and join the conversation today!

Today April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day and Lisa sat down with Michelle Jackett to talk about her family’s journey.Michelle talks about how she struggled to get care for her daughter and how she made some very tough decisions to give her daughter a life she deserves. Michelle joins the show  2:00Trying to find the proper care 6:30Advocating to the government 13:30How Michelle copes with her journey 23:00Thanks to our sponsor Services. Visit yourhomeservices.ca and mention “Echo Podcast” to get your first 3 months of your water heater rental free  *some restrictions may apply*Explore more North Bay podcasts and stay updated on local events and news at NorthBayEcho.ca.For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials.Stay connected with Echo on social media: @NorthBayEchoProduction Credits:Host: Lisa BoivinProducer: Ben SargentContent Director: Dave DaleProduced by Story Studio Network & Clark CommunicationsDon't miss out on the latest from North Bay's cherished podcast – subscribe and join the conversation today!

Lisa is joined by two ladies from the North Bay Choral Society, Jennifer Graff and Kathryn Wood.They talk about how long the society has been around, the challenges they had during covid and their first show back post covid.  Jennifer and Kathryn join the show 2:10Covid affecting live performances 7:50Qualifications to join the group 15:30Thanks to our sponsor Services. Visit yourhomeservices.ca and mention “Echo Podcast” to get your first 3 months of your water heater rental free  *some restrictions may apply*Explore more North Bay podcasts and stay updated on local events and news at NorthBayEcho.ca.For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials.Stay connected with Echo on social media: @NorthBayEchoProduction Credits:Host: Lisa BoivinProducer: Ben SargentContent Director: Dave DaleProduced by Story Studio Network & Clark CommunicationsDon't miss out on the latest from North Bay's cherished podcast – subscribe and join the conversation today!

Retired psychotherapist Allan Hirsh is put in the hot seat by Lisa to talk about insecurities and vulnerabilities. Allan shares the differences between shame and guilt and opens up about his personal struggles and how he was able to come to terms with his own vulnerabilities.  Allan joins Lisa in the studio 1:50How is shame and guilt different? 5:20What would you tell your younger self? 14:40Thanks to our sponsor Services. Visit yourhomeservices.ca and mention “Echo Podcast” to get your first 3 months of your water heater rental free  *some restrictions may apply*Explore more North Bay podcasts and stay updated on local events and news at NorthBayEcho.ca.For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials.Stay connected with Echo on social media: @NorthBayEchoProduction Credits:Host: Lisa BoivinProducer: Ben SargentContent Director: Dave DaleProduced by Story Studio Network & Clark CommunicationsDon't miss out on the latest from North Bay's cherished podcast – subscribe and join the conversation today!

Wade Ringler and Mark Deacon join with Lisa to talk about mental illness which has been something that has affected both of their families heavily. Wade started Chat4Chad after his brother Chad took his own life. The next day Chat4Chad started to bring awareness to mental health and has been embraced by the community. You can learn more about Chat4Chad at their website: https://www.chat4chad.ca/ also you can find more information on their upcoming 2nd Annual Gala Fundraiser happening in May. Wade and Mark join Lisa in the studio 2:30Speaking up and asking questions 5:30What is next for Chat4Chad? 16:00Thanks to our sponsor Services. Visit yourhomeservices.ca and mention “Echo Podcast” to get your first 3 months of your water heater rental free  *some restrictions may apply*Explore more North Bay podcasts and stay updated on local events and news at NorthBayEcho.ca.For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials.Stay connected with Echo on social media: @NorthBayEchoProduction Credits:Host: Lisa BoivinProducer: Ben SargentContent Director: Dave DaleProduced by Story Studio Network & Clark CommunicationsDon't miss out on the latest from North Bay's cherished podcast – subscribe and join the conversation today!

Wendy Clute-Smith, of Nipissing Wellness, one of the nearly 60 Ontario Health Teams in the province, joins Lisa to talk about the lack of family doctors and privatized health care. How do we keep the doctors from burning out and how do we make sure patients are getting the care they deserve?You can find out more at https://nipissingwellness.ca/  Wendy sits down with Lisa 2:30Trying to find a family doctor in North Bay 10:00What is the province doing for family health? 15:00Mental health care 18:00 Thanks to our sponsor Services. Visit yourhomeservices.ca and mention “Echo Podcast” to get your first 3 months of your water heater rental free  *some restrictions may apply*Explore more North Bay podcasts and stay updated on local events and news at NorthBayEcho.ca.For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials.Stay connected with Echo on social media: @NorthBayEchoProduction Credits:Host: Lisa BoivinProducer: Ben SargentContent Director: Dave DaleProduced by Story Studio Network & Clark CommunicationsDon't miss out on the latest from North Bay's cherished podcast – subscribe and join the conversation today!

Dawn Lagesten joins the show after her keynote speech at the Queen of the North summit. Her and Lisa discuss dealing with taxes as a small business owner and Lisa realizes she may have been doing taxes write offs wrong this whole time.Producer Ben also corrects Lisa on her use of the word windchill and what the Mandela effect is all about.  Lisa and Ben talk about wind chill 2:00Dawn joins the show 8:50Lisa realizes she has done her taxes wrong 16:00Thanks to our sponsor Services. Visit yourhomeservices.ca and mention “Echo Podcast” to get your first 3 months of your water heater rental free  *some restrictions may apply*Explore more North Bay podcasts and stay updated on local events and news at NorthBayEcho.ca.For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials.Stay connected with Echo on social media: @NorthBayEchoProduction Credits:Host: Lisa BoivinProducer: Ben SargentContent Director: Dave DaleProduced by Story Studio Network & Clark CommunicationsDon't miss out on the latest from North Bay's cherished podcast – subscribe and join the conversation today!

Jaimie Board from Board’s Honey Farm joins Lisa live from the Queen of the North summit. They talk about the differences between pasteurized and unpasteurized honey as well as how the hierarchy works inside a bee colony.Lisa also teaches producer Ben all about Lip stain and the connection it has with bees.  Lisa and Ben talk about lip stain 2:00Jaimie joins the show 8:00The declining bee population 14:00Thanks to our sponsor Services. Visit yourhomeservices.ca and mention “Echo Podcast” to get your first 3 months of your water heater rental free  *some restrictions may apply*Explore more North Bay podcasts and stay updated on local events and news at NorthBayEcho.ca.For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials.Stay connected with Echo on social media: @NorthBayEchoProduction Credits:Host: Lisa BoivinProducer: Ben SargentContent Director: Dave DaleProduced by Story Studio Network & Clark CommunicationsDon't miss out on the latest from North Bay's cherished podcast – subscribe and join the conversation today!