A Chat with Heart - with Christina Martin

Christina chats with the incredibly talented and hard working British-Canadian comedian James Mullinger about following your dreams, work ethic, orchestrating outside-the-box events, carving your own path and so much more. James Mullinger, originally one of the UK’s hardest working comedians and Comedy Editor for GQ magazine, moved to New Brunswick (the province I grew up in), Canada in 2014 and has since become a sensation across the country. Known for his sold-out shows, appearances on CBC’s The Debaters, movies, TV shows, and festivals, James has done it all. He was recently named one of the Most Inspiring Immigrants in Atlantic Canada and released a National bestselling memoir, Brit Happens. Mullinger also stars in New Brunswick’s first national sitcom, has raised over $150,000 for Canadian charities, and co-founded and launched his own international magazine with his wife Pamela, The Maritime Edit.Support the Show.Got a question for Christina? Call her Heartbeat Hotline in Canada: 1-902-669-4769Explore Christina's music, videos and tour dates at christinamartin.net

Christina sits down with Lisa MacIsaac for a chat about making room for what you love, surviving a plethora of bad jokes, meeting your heroes, and chasing your dreams. You don't want to miss this one! Lisa MacIsaac, hailing from Creignish, Cape Breton, is one half of the acclaimed duo Madison Violet, alongside Brenley MacEachern. Known for their evocative harmonies and distinctive sound, the duo has released eleven albums, including their self-produced "Eleven" (2022). The multi-award-winning and Juno-nominated pair won the prestigious Song of the Year award at the John Lennon Songwriting Contest in 2010 for “The Ransom.” Recently, Lisa has also channeled her passion for music into curating and hosting a songwriter's circle, "Small of My Heart," where she continues to inspire and collaborate with fellow musicians.Support the Show.Got a question for Christina? Call her Heartbeat Hotline in Canada: 1-902-669-4769Explore Christina's music, videos and tour dates at christinamartin.net

In this episode Christina chats with Rankin MacInnis about growing up in Mabou, Cape Breton, meeting Dolly Parton, and you’ll never guess what Rankin is addicted to.Music Nova Scotia's Entertainer of the Year, Rankin MacInnis, is known for his super fun, electrifying and eclectic performances. Leading the charge with his band, the Broken Reeds, Rankin seamlessly blends traditional folk with future pop, delivering high-energy shows that captivate audiences. His innovative spirit has fueled the creation of the award-winning Blueberry Jam festival and the unique concert series, Rankin’s Winter Warmers. With a community of creative collaborators and an ever-growing fan base, Rankin is set to release his highly anticipated debut full-length studio album in 2024, his first since 2019’s "House Party with Party Boots."Support the Show.Got a question for Christina? Call her Heartbeat Hotline in Canada: 1-902-669-4769Explore Christina's music, videos and tour dates at christinamartin.net

Christina chats  with two brothers, Kyle and Aaron Furlotte, who make up the band The Green Reflectors.  For this episode Kyle and Aaron brought show and tell to Chrisitina's home. They chat with heart about decluttering, the origin story behind The Green Reflectors, and Kyle shares about his very personal experience with cancer. These are two grown boys that still really love toys!The Green Reflectors are two brothers, who don’t look like brothers, but are most definitely related. Kyle plays the guitar and Aaron plays the drums. Formed in Bridgewater Nova Scotia in 2007, playing shows since 2008, they’ve jammed their way around Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and toured in Newfoundland and Quebec. Wherever they play they end up turning heads, getting people’s attention and capturing the hearts of new fans with their loud in your face riff rock sound and extremely physical shows. The Green Reflectors have opened for many bands including award winning acts such as the Urban Surf Kings, The Chris Martin Trio, Lee Aaron, Northern Pikes and Like a Motorcycle to name a few. In November of 2015 they released their self-titled full-length album. Their second album, Tune Up, was released in 2018. They are currently working with Missing Fink Records in Georgia on a number of different projects including their latest full length album, Cool Rides & Poolsides.Support the Show.Got a question for Christina? Call her Heartbeat Hotline in Canada: 1-902-669-4769Explore Christina's music, videos and tour dates at christinamartin.net

Christina chats with Michael S. Ryan about The Town Heroes new album Singin, why Inverness Cape Breton is so awesome, Uncle Jimmy, punctuality, an incredible secret album release show and far more.Michael S. Ryan is an award winning professional musician, songwriter, studio owner, and co-author of “You and Me” — a book with his wife, Kristen Herrington.Ryan has been playing music professionally for over 20 years. As the frontman and songwriter for The Town Heroes, along with his self-named solo project, he has toured the world and released multiple critically acclaimed albums. He has been the recipient of 11 Music Nova Scotia Awards, 5 ECMAs, numerous “The Coast Best Of” honours (including best band in Halifax), and multiple songwriting accolades.His studio, “Hot Jupiter Sounds” is a small but mighty space in the woods of Tantallon. While originally created to track his own songs, over the past two years Ryan began working to help bring other’s songs to life.Support the Show.Got a question for Christina? Call her Heartbeat Hotline in Canada: 1-902-669-4769Explore Christina's music, videos and tour dates at christinamartin.net

Packed with soul candy, between meeting the Queen, colonoscopies, and finding The Artist's Way, Christina and guest Kristen Herrington cover a lot of shared experiences in this ultra-inspiring chat with heart. It's no wonder these two became fast friends, and only at Kristen's 100 year death will they part. Plus these two share a really BIG announcement in this chat with heart. Kristen Herrington is an award-winning painter, podcaster, writer, event host and owner of Togetherland Art Gallery whose creative spirit knows no bounds. She invites viewers to join her in celebrating the beauty of the ordinary and the magic of shared experiences. Kristen has a particular interest in curating immersive experiences that amplify sensory and community bonds. PodcastBook: You and MeCuriosity ClubSupport the Show.Got a question for Christina? Call her Heartbeat Hotline in Canada: 1-902-669-4769Explore Christina's music, videos and tour dates at christinamartin.net

Christina chats with acclaimed singer and songwriter DeeDeeAustin about the challenges she's experienced on her path with heart, but also the immense gratitude she has for the music community in Atlantic Canada.  DeeDee is not afraid to tackle difficult subject matter, and strives for love and connection with her work. Find out something that even her biggest fans don't know about her!  DeeDee Austin, an 18-year-old Indigenous Pop Powerhouse and member of the Abegweit First Nation on PEI. DeeDee, who you could call a hybrid artist embraces the contemporary and traditional Indigenous music which she creates and implements into each one of her infectious high energy performances. Her authentic songwriting is bringing her recognition not only in the Atlantic Provinces but across the Nation and is no stranger to entertaining crowds of 10 thousand plus! DeeDee’s goal is to touch the hearts of her listeners and to consistently strive to make change in the world we live by coming together as one with love, peace, equality and friendship being the forefront.Support the Show.Got a question for Christina? Call her Heartbeat Hotline in Canada: 1-902-669-4769Explore Christina's music, videos and tour dates at christinamartin.net

Christina chats with her wildly talented friend Manuel Krass about getting his start in music on a beat up piano in his basement, reinventing yourself as a creator, working with fear and  PTSD, and how the pandemic led him to find joy in lego. Manuel Krass, born in 1988, is a pianist, actor, and creative mind in the space between art forms.After completing his jazz piano studies at the University of Music Saar, he quickly delved into the interdisciplinary realm. In 2012, he composed and performed ballet music for "Silent Mov(i)e," commissioned by the Saarländisches Staatstheater for the Donlon Dance Company (Marguerite Donlon). Since then, he has become a sought-after figure in the independent arts scene of the southwest, making guest appearances at state and city theaters as a composer, arranger, stage musician, and actor. Notable productions include "Untergang" (Theater Trier, Thomas Dannemann), "Was ihr wollt" (Théâtre national du Luxembourg, Frank Hoffmann), "Jekyll & Hyde" (Deutsches Theater München/Zeltpalast Merzig, Andreas Gergen), and "Plus Ultra" (Saarländisches Staatstheater, Die Redner).Manuel has released several albums, including four under his own name, gaining recognition among a wider audience. His works have been nominated for the Vierteljahrespreis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik (Quarterly Prize of German Record Critics) and reviewed in F.A.Z., Jazzthetik, and the New York Cadence Magazine. From 2012 to 2022, he held a lectureship for jazz piano, big band, ensemble, music theory, and ear training at the University of Music Saar.Support the Show.Got a question for Christina? Call her Heartbeat Hotline in Canada: 1-902-669-4769Explore Christina's music, videos and tour dates at christinamartin.net

Christina chats with award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter Shari Ulrich aboutliving on a commune, the role that solitude plays in creativity, life lessons from being in bands, gaining confidence as a front person, listening to your instincts, and a heck of a lot more!For over four decades, accomplished singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Shari Ulrich has been winning hearts across North America with her voice, songs and on-stage charisma. A two-time JUNO-winner among other awards, she has recorded 25 albums as a solo artist and with the legendary Pied Pumpkin, The Hometown Band, UHF, BTU and The High Bar Gang.Support the Show.Got a question for Christina? Call her Heartbeat Hotline in Canada: 1-902-669-4769Explore Christina's music, videos and tour dates at christinamartin.net

Louise Triance interviews A Chat with Heart Podcast host Christina Martin. They chat about her start in music, meeting Her Majesty the Queen of England, and her upcoming tour in the UK. There are fun British quiz in the mix to help prepare Christina for her upcoming tour dates. Louise Triance runs a community for recruiters, she is an accidental customer services manager for a platform we both work for called Crowdcast, she has three awesome children, two dogs and a husband named Mike (who I hope to get to meet soon). For someone who doesn’t want to be defined by her job spends a lot of time at work. She loves coffee, toast and a nice chat. That makes Louise perfect for A Chat with Heart!Support the Show.Got a question for Christina? Call her Heartbeat Hotline in Canada: 1-902-669-4769Explore Christina's music, videos and tour dates at christinamartin.net

Christina chats with her friend, New Brunswick-based singer/songwriter and graphic designer Jessica Rhaye about her insanely successful viral video for her rendition of Bob Dylan's 'Blowin' in the Wind', finding her musical family, growing up in the country, and songwriting. Jessica's songs have twice been a finalist in the Canada Music Week National Song-writing competition as well as a finalist in the folk category of the John Lennon Song-writing Contest. Notable co-writing partners over her career include Ron Sexsmith, Ken Tobias, Steve Poltz, Brent Mason, Royal Wood, and Matt Andersen. Jessica has graced many prestigious stages including the National Arts Centre, Stan Rogers Folk Festival, Mariposa Folk Festival, Shivering Songs Festival, Canadian Music Café, Hughs Room, Hotel Café, and Half Moon Putney. As a visual graphic design artist, Jessica Rhaye has won both the ECMA for graphic artist of the year and Music NB visual artist of the year for her design work for her own music projects and in collaboration for numerous musical artists.In short, Jessica is a gem of a talent and woman! Support the Show.Got a question for Christina? Call her Heartbeat Hotline in Canada: 1-902-669-4769Explore Christina's music, videos and tour dates at christinamartin.net

This is a super fun chat with Christina's friend Stephanie Purcell, founder and agent at VOX Agency in Halifax, about attention to detail when event planning, Newfoundland English, and an exciting event happening in Halifax, Nova Scotia in February. Find out what friends and clients of Stephanie have to say about the kind of person she is.  Stephanie Purcell has been devoted to the events industry for over 15 years. Her passion for live entertainment followed her from Newfoundland to Nova Scotia where she has become an award-winning agent and manager. She has helped bring events of all kinds to life. Working closely with clients to realize their vision, no matter how big or small, Stephanie prides herself on sweating the small stuff. Enthusiastic, ambitious, and trusted, Stephanie is with you every step of the way - from the idea to the stage. She is an expert in creating the perfect atmosphere with the right live performance.Visit voxagency.ca to contact Steph and then you can make magic happen for your event!Support the Show.Got a question for Christina? Call her Heartbeat Hotline in Canada: 1-902-669-4769Explore Christina's music, videos and tour dates at christinamartin.net

Christina chats with Bangs about her journey from dancer, to couch potato, to fitness instructor and personal development coach.  Bangs offered five fabulous lessons learned from 2023, like stop telling yourself you can't!Hailing from the UK, Bangs is an award winning spin instructor who has guided thousands of people to find their best selves on stationary bikes. Her classes were so popular, people started asking her to coach them off the bike, and so her life coaching journey began. She's an accomplished public speaker, an author and the former fitness editor at ELLE UK. She’s a believer in the power of movement and mindset to change your life.Instagram: @‌bangsandabunStudio Bangs: studiobangs.comLife Coaching: bangstheconsistencycoach.comSupport the Show.Got a question for Christina? Call her Heartbeat Hotline in Canada: 1-902-669-4769Explore Christina's music, videos and tour dates at christinamartin.net

Christina chats with her friend Krista Keough about the long process to develop and launch Krista's first children's book. Dear Diary, It’s Me, Stella follows the captivating journey of a courageous dog in search of a place to call home. Illustrated by Gina Stavrou, with illustrations only using the colours that dogs can see.Krista Keough is a dynamic and versatile contributor to Atlantic Canada’s creative industries. Over the past 20 years, she has woven her expertise through various roles as a writer in business, the arts, and education. She lives in Nova Scotia with her two dogs, Apollo and Stella. Read more of her writing at kristakeough.com.Find out where to order the book.Support the Show.Got a question for Christina? Call her Heartbeat Hotline in Canada: 1-902-669-4769Explore Christina's music, videos and tour dates at christinamartin.net

Christina chats with longtime friend Andrew Sisk about The Passing of the Buffalo by Buckskin, texting before calling, Big Pink, Andrew's songwriting journey, tips for staying the creative course and making time for yourself.  Also, Andrew's mama's freezer jam came up, scoring music for film, and how Hermann Hesse's Siddhartha inspired the creation of a big musical he's dreaming up. Andrew Sisk emerged from the forests of New Brunswick into the Canadian music scene in the early 2000s writing and performing in several touring bands (Share, Sleepless Nights, Jenn Grant, Coco et co. ) As an independent artist he has released 14 albums, including the acclaimed art project “The Passing of the Buffalo- by Buckskin” (2012). Andrew Sisk’s song catalogue has been featured on national radio, used in television programs, and independent films, as well as, been covered by other artists like songstress Christina Martin with Blue Rodeo’s Greg Keelor. In 2013, the Canadian music scene honoured his songs with the release of a tribute album, “We Have the Same Lights Overhead“, by the Acadian Embassy label which featured acclaimed artists like Jon McKiel, Jenn Grant, and Michael Feuerstack. As a composer, Sisk has created the film scores for NFB Documentaries like “Paula” (2018), Seguridad (2024) and CBC’s Award winning Documentary “Freeman Patterson: The universe is unfolding as it should“(2023). Sisk was commissioned to perform a musical tribute to Canadian Poet Alden Nowlan for the 2020 Shivering Songs Music Festival as a multidisciplinary performance piece. Andrew Sisk’s newest and most ambitious work as a composer, songwriter, and arranger is Adrift (2023) which is poetic musical experience through the journey of healing from trauma.Andrew's BandcampOfficial WebsiteSupport the Show.Got a question for Christina? Call her Heartbeat Hotline in Canada: 1-902-669-4769Explore Christina's music, videos and tour dates at christinamartin.net

Christina chats with Pilates instructor Stacie Fisher about transformation.  Stacie lived with crippling depression for about 10 years and now offers transformative  classes with Pilates for Power, an online and in person pilates training. Stacie trained at internationally renowned Merrithew Corporate Training Center in Toronto and is a Stott Certified Pilates Instructor. Her passion is working with people who are experiencing challenges with mental wellness. She is also very excited about using movement to optimize health so her clients can enjoy life to the fullest. Stacie teaches groups and private sessions both online and in person at her home studio in Port Howe, NS.Book your online or in person session with Stacie!Support the Show.Got a question for Christina? Call her Heartbeat Hotline in Canada: 1-902-669-4769Explore Christina's music, videos and tour dates at christinamartin.net

Christina chats with longtime friend and iconic radio DJ Rudie Hayes. Rudie is an ecologist, environmentalist, and forester, based in the UK, he is an advocate of the health benefits of woodlands.A runner, and football coach he is a total music nerd. Writing on Americana, Folk and Acoustic artists for 20 years, he has been a promoter, drummer, compare of festivals - he'll do anything to get good music heard.His passion has always been radio - he hosted the award winning "Horseshoe Lounge Radio Show" for 5 years as well as founding a local community station in his adopted home town of York. Support the Show.Got a question for Christina? Call her Heartbeat Hotline in Canada: 1-902-669-4769Explore Christina's music, videos and tour dates at christinamartin.net

Christina chats with one of her best friends in his home in Dartmouth, Nova Scotion. Ryan MacGrath is the founder of Joy with Honey Artful Living - A decorating and design studio based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Ryan combines many artful worlds: as a studied visual artist, he creates graphic, enigmatic figurative and stylized landscape paintings.   At the same time, the Canadian is a celebrated Singer/Songwriter with comparisons to Brandon Flowers (The Killers), Nick Cave, Roy Orbison, and Rufus Wainwright.The common thread weaving its way through MacGrath’s artistic work is an engaging melancholy. According to the artist, he has an affinity for exploring contrasts in his music: joy and sadness, light and darkness, and loneliness versus togetherness. Here it is again, that connection between two worlds: the bipolarity which also plays a major role in his painting.Support the Show.Got a question for Christina? Call her Heartbeat Hotline in Canada: 1-902-669-4769Explore Christina's music, videos and tour dates at christinamartin.net

Christina chats with a longtime artistic collaborator and friend Nicole Aline Legault. Art was ‘the only path forward’ for Nicole Aline Legault. Nicole Aline Legault is a Canadian artist based in Montreal, Quebec. She has worked as a freelance illustrator and artist in print, film, and music. Raised on the east coast of Canada, her work often examines our need to reconnect with the natural world and has been deeply inspired by the ocean, nature, and dreams of whales.Nicole's Website:  nicolealinelegault.comSupport the Show.Got a question for Christina? Call her Heartbeat Hotline in Canada: 1-902-669-4769Explore Christina's music, videos and tour dates at christinamartin.net

Christina chats with Nova Scotia Singer-Songwriter Kristen Martell about trauma being a catalyst that helped Kristen return to music, aging and beauty (as women) in the music industry, planning a good retreat, and all the work that goes into staying on a path with heart .  With multiple ECMA and Music Nova Scotia award nominations since her return to music in 2020, she is making a name for herself in the East Coast music scene and beyond.  Her latest album 'Every Season' (Sept 30, 2022) is her most confident, self-assured and emotionally compelling work to date. It was also nominated for the 2023 ECMA ‘Album of the Year’ and ‘Folk Recording of the Year’.  Support the Show.Got a question for Christina? Call her Heartbeat Hotline in Canada: 1-902-669-4769Explore Christina's music, videos and tour dates at christinamartin.net