The Belong Podcast

Two Buddhist monks, one from away and one an Islander. Both feel connected to Prince Edward Island in their own way and both have stories to tell.

Why do people love to ride their bikes? Jump on and hit the podcast trail with me and a bunch of lovers of cycling...It's all here in the first episode of the Passion Series on The Belong Podcast.

Raised and fed on a fair dose of politics, the full range of political experience is not lost on former PEI Premier, Robert Ghiz. Aside from being glued to the American 'situation' for the past 4 years, life on the other side of it all is good. 

Competitive, compassionate and one of the most active people out there, Sue has always been a force, and there are no signs of that changing anytime soon. 

Growing up in a close-knit community with a strong sense of belonging, then finding a way to uncover the real Lisa is nothing short of inspiring. 

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If you want to learn how to surf, bike, play guitar, train for a race, Julie can help. She's an energetic package of goodness who spreads her cheer with humour and grace (double meaning). Julie recounts her stories of 'coming out' in this episode of The Belong Podcast.

A 16 year old kid and a production of Bye Bye Birdie was the perfect time and place for Wade Lynch to find his community. His world opened up and the rest is history, as they say. 

LGBTQ advocate Jay Gallant shares his story of identity and helps us to understand gender and sexuality from a unique perspective.

The arts scene on PEI and Dave Stewart have been committed to each other for decades. He conceptualizes, creates, performs and critiques and is now working on an important project collecting and documenting the history of gay life on PEI. The wheels never stop turning and we are all better for it.

Award-winning musical story-teller Scott Parsons connects with a history not often told from a Black Islander’s perspective. His stories and music are important as much as they are beautiful.

A teller of tales toned with a sharp wit and observational prowess, Christopher reaches back to share with us his ‘belong’ journey.

Podcast hosts, Colleen Ricci Rosenblum and Bridgett Biagi Garratt have paired up to talk about their podacst and their planned neighbourhood and all it brings to those seeking a place to belong. This episode was recorded April 29th, 2020.

Sophia Wise One is a healer who uses her own experiences as a way to connect and belong. And the wind will take her wherever she should be.

From roller derby to gym owner, Robin Legat finds her step and her tribe in a community of athletes she can't live without. 

With over 50 years in the broadcast business he's still at it. From your living room to your device, Peter Mansbridge has it covered,

Growing up never losing that spark for creativity, Benton Hartley has turned his love for playing into his love for playing, on stage.

Junior High School can be tough to navigate but for Adrienne Maclain 'tough' turned into finding friends. A wonderful group of weirdos who helped save her from gawd knows what.

PEI's Leader of the Opposition, Peter Bevan-Baker, shares from the heart, stories of people, place and time and what it means for him to belong.

An adoptee, Michelle Blanchard, decides to add her DNA to the database and wait for the results. What unfolds is nothing short of amazing. 

Peter Rukavina shares his life experiences about belonging to a community and navigating his way through challenging times.

One of 4 adopted siblings, Linda opens her heart and shares her unique stories about being an adoptee and a birth-mother and how she found belonging in her own family.

Ryan  talks about career choices, influences and finding his peeps. 

Parkdale Doris gives us an update on COVID and her tip of the week. And Cynthia shares her DNA story.