Short and shareable conversation starters to support you or your loved ones with a complicated and beautiful brain.
Kitchen Table Conversations
EPISODE #111: World Mental Health Day – “Opening a Window”
October 10th marks World Mental Health Day, a global reminder that mental health is a universal human right.
EPISODE #110: Moving Forward – Awareness, Resources, and Hope
Misinformation about a lot of things these days and certainly around FASD is widespread — and it hurts families and communities.
EPISODE #109: The Hidden Risks & The Power of Accurate Information
In this episode, Angela shines a light on one of the most overlooked issues in prenatal health: unplanned pregnancies and the invisible window of risk.
EPISODE #108: Why Prenatal Health Matters
In this episode of Kitchen Table Conversations, Angela tackles one of the biggest misconceptions about pregnancy: that small amounts of alcohol are harmless.
EPISODE #107: FASD Awareness Month Kick-Off
Why This Summer Was BIG | Join Angela as she kicks off FASD Awareness Month and International FASD Awareness Day (Sept 9).
EPISODE #106: Summer Strategies for Spirited Families
This episode shares practical strategies for structure, regulation, nourishment, nature, and self-care for the summer season.
EPISODE #105: The Hidden Link Between Prenatal Health and Mental Health
Angela takes a deep and compassionate look at the critical—but often ignored—link between prenatal health and mental health across the lifespan…
EPISODE #104: Boxes of Books
In this heartfelt episode of Kitchen Table Conversations, Angela shares the excitement of receiving the updated editions of her two books…
EPISODE #103: Election Emotions & Cognitive Distortions
In this episode of Kitchen Table Conversations, Angela reflects on the emotional fallout of Canada’s recent federal election—and the importance of healthy dialogue.
EPISODE #102: Let's Talk About the Real Risk - Autism, FASD, and What We're Missing
This episode challenges recent claims made by RFK Jr. around autism and explores why Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is being left out of the conversation.
EPISODE #101: Back from #FASD2025 in Seattle!
This year’s FASD International Research Conference was both powerful and deeply human…
EPISODE #100: A Milestone and the Work Ahead
Celebrating 100 Episodes! This podcast has been about starting the hard conversations, uncovering hidden conditions, and pushing for change…
EPISODE #99: The Truth About Neurodiversity & Inclusion
In this episode, we dive into the realities of inclusion, self-perception, and the challenges of navigating a world that doesn’t always understand neurodiversity.
EPISODE #98: Understanding and Supporting Students with FASD: A Practical Guide for Educators
A Practical Guide for Educators. Supporting Neurodiverse Learners with Compassion and Practical Strategies.
EPISODE #97: You Are What You Eat
My goal is to plant seeds—ideas that make us think about how we can prevent common health conditions and improve overall well-being.
EPISODE #96: Fewer Wrong Doors for Individuals and Families
Today, we’re talking about an urgent issue: the need for more Social Workers to be trained, confident, and competent in…
EPISODE #95: The Holiday Season
The most wonderful time of the year for some… yet not for others.
EPISODE #94: Gentle Parenting
Join Angela as she explores the balance between research, analytical thought, and lived perspectives…

