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Join Mount Royal University fourth-year students as they share stories about everything from art and music to death and loss and much more in between. In each documentary-style episode, hear the stories that have left a meaningful mark on fellow Albertans — whether through their struggles or successes. This series is all about the human experience and those moments that weave purpose into our lives.

What’s Your Story? Threads of Human Experience was produced with the Community Podcast Initiative, and is powered by Shaw.

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“It’s just this testament to undying love”

Not many people are lucky enough to receive a grand gesture on a regular basis, but for Shane Bassen, he wouldn’t let a day go by without cherishing his wife...
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“They really show us how people used to live and can help us understand the stories of people who came before us, good and bad.”

Sometimes history surrounds you, even if it no longer exists. Old architectural buildings hold clues to the past, telling the stories of those who came before us. In Calgary, buildings...
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“If we’re going to stop intergenerational trauma, somebody’s gotta draw the line in the sand.”

Every family has trauma. For generations, parents unknowingly passed their trauma down to their children. But with increasing mental health resources, trauma can be identified and healing can begin. Crystal...
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“We knew what it felt like to lose — and we knew we didn’t want to feel that way again.”

Hockey is the pride of Canada. The sport that unifies us all. And it’s a sport that draws people in from all over the country. Lyndsey Janes, for instance, didn’t...
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“It was one of the hardest decisions”

Shared conversations into the effects of job burnout, neurodivergence, art and how the determined decision to thread together separate passions can lead to a brighter future. Through Sophie Sammes, and...
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“Talking about death does not kill you”

Many people fear death, and the reason why is simple — we don’t talk about it. While many of us avoid the topic of death, Janet Arnold's experiences of loss...
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“Molten Heads — we love you!”

Music is all about storytelling. And metal musician and lead singer of Molten Black, Sebby Trombetta, tells a story that Calgary isn’t just for country music. Sebby hopes to create...
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“I do all of this to make other people think I’m human”

Many of us engage in masking — disguising one’s natural behaviours to conform to perceived social norms. But for folks with autism, masking is an ongoing process to manage their...
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“This is them showing me they care”

Relationships, no matter the kind, are constantly changing, and Gary Chapman’s Five Love Language Model breaks down how people give and express love. With their growing marriage, Marie McFarlane and...
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“Generations before us have brushed this under the rug, and that’s just not an option anymore”

A note: this episode focuses on pregnancy loss. About 20 per cent of pregnancies in Canada end in miscarriage – a loss characterized by silent grief and hidden guilt due...
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“We’re trying to be inclusive of all types of families and filling the gap where everyone feels supported”

A note: this episode focuses on postpartum mental illness. Giving birth is typically taught to be one of the most joyous moments in a mom's life, but overwhelming joy is...
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“Before you know it, you start to put together this journey”

We all respond to the current climate crisis in different ways. Some people deny it, some recognize it, and some fear it. But some people take action. Inspired to act,...
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