Politics. Most of us will shy away from it, stay unengaged and ignore the noise. It's complicated, confusing and it's completely different than what we're used to in our heritage countries. After all, it doesn’t really affect us . . .right? Well, maybe not.

Immigration is not for the faint of heart, especially with kids. How do you navigate a new culture while trying to preserve pieces of your own? What do you let go of and what to you accept? How do you balance your ever evolving identity while your children grow up immersed in a culture, community, traditions, faith or background that is different than your own?

You've said "I do" in Canada and possibly in your heritage country. The house is bought and the kids actually like macaroni and cheese. You've made roots and you're proud of all that you've done. All can seem okay on the outside, but what about the inside?

February is Black History Month and for many immigrants, and Canadian born people, the history of Black people in Canada is unknown. From the lack of Black history taught in Canadian schools to the lack of understanding as Canadian immigrants, it is time that we understand what Black History Month is and what it can truly do for all of us living in Canada.

Love is in the air! Your partner is amazing and how lucky we are to be dating! Even with all the butterflies and kisses, dating can be really hard. If you’re new to Canada, you’ll know how dating can be a bit freeing and a bit limiting to your integration experience. Can a dating relationship help you integrate easier? How does a dating relationship affect your long term immigration plans?

Being Single in Canada! What is it like? Is it hard? What makes it easy? What are all the juicy details? Well, you’ll just have to take a listen on this first of its kind Canadian Salad episode.

Happy Lunar New Year!! It’s the year of the dragon and there are many countries celebrating this holiday worldwide. But what is this holiday about? What does celebration look like in Korea, Vietnam, China or Malaysia? Take a trip around the world and explore this ancient holiday of family, luck and money.

Coming to a new country can feel like having a new adventure - it might be exciting and mysterious. But it can also be very uncertain. How does someone make sense of a new culture, a new place, a new country? Integration is often left to the newcomer to Canada. But it takes more than just one person - it takes all of us.

Ever heard the phrase "third world country"? How about "first world problems"? What do these phrases really mean? Do we really need to rank each other? Honestly, it’s dumb.

It can be easy to point fingers. “They’re racist!” And yes, admittedly, it can be easier to see racism in other people than in ourselves. But if we’re honest, racism can be found in all of us.

Smashing plates, eating grapes . . . wearing red underwear? As wild as these activities sound, they are the traditions of New Year across the globe!

The world has voices which we all need to hear. I'm not talking about the oppressive voices. I'm talking about the powerful ones . . .the voices of beauty, courage, strength, weakness, mourning and resistance. The voices of the oppressed.

Ah yes. Twinkle lights. Trees. Candles. Songs. And no, we're not just talking about Christmas. Join Andrea and Hostion on journey as they explore the holidays of December celebrated by people of the world.

Some say love is blind. But the reality is love actually has eyes wide open and that’s what makes it incredible. Join Hostion and Andrea and listen in on the conversation about interracial relationships. While there are challenges, there can also be incredibly joyful, adventurous and life giving.

Immigrants are leaving Canada at the highest rate ever on record. Why? What is it about Canada that is making people leave? Listen to Andrea and Hostion, two immigrants who understand the reasons some of us leave and the reasons many of us stay.

Sex. Yup. We said it. Let’s be honest . . . there are a host of social stigmas around the topic of sex. Buy why? In this episode, Hostion and Andrea will be honest and open about the ways in which sex can weaponize and dehumanize others.

Global conflict. There are currently over 32 active conflicts in our world today. Afghanistan, Sudan, Yemen, Palestine, Ukraine, Algeria, Libya, Lebanon. . . the list goes on. For many immigrants currently in Canada, their home, their friends, their families are all experiencing conflict, leaving a grief that sometimes has no words.

Remembrance Day. Immigrant veterans gave everything even when a country did not give back.

In honour of both the National Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day, we remember Canada’s unsung heroes - immigrant veterans.

It's about me. No, it's about you. No wait. It's about us.

It might be hard to see how our individualistic or collective cultures influence us as we live within them. And we may never know until we have the exact opposite challenging and surrounding us.

Men are great. Men are wonderful. Men are hurting. Patriarchy. What is it exactly? As much as it privileges men, does it also hurt men?

If you’re a boxer or briefs person (or none at all), this episode is for you!