Michelynn Touesnard: Cancer, Courage & The Booty Brigade

Michelynn Touesnard: Cancer, Courage & The Booty Brigade

On this episode of A Chat With Heart, Christina sits down with the incredible Michelynn Touesnard for an honest, funny, emotional, and deeply human conversation about living with stage four colorectal cancer. Together they talk about ostomies, de-stigmatizing illness, mental health, community support, and finding joy even in the hardest moments. A beautiful reminder that vulnerability, laughter, and connection still matter - especially now. * Support Michelynn's Battle with CRC on gofundme [https://www.gofundme.com/f/michelynns-journey] * Support our team 'Booty Brigade' for the Halifax Bum Rum [https://raceroster.com/events/2026/107958/bumrun-halifax-2026/pledge/participant/42957738] Send Christina a comment, question, or review! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1903160/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/ChristinaMartin] Got a question for Christina? Call her Heartbeat Hotline in Canada: 1-902-669-4769 Explore Christina's music, videos and tour dates at christinamartin.net [http://www.christinamartin.net/]

Dale Murray and Christina Martin: Germany & The Essentials Tour Debrief

Fresh off their Germany tour, Christina Martin and Dale Murray sit down to unpack the realities of touring life — the highs, the hard moments, the hilarious stories, and what it means to keep evolving after 20 years of recording and touring music together. From food poisoning and financial breakdowns to beautiful audiences, creative growth, unforgettable friendships, German saunas, and future plans, this episode is an honest and heartfelt behind-the-scenes look at independent artist life on the road. A conversation about music, burnout, trust, community, and making room for new things. Send Christina a comment, question, or review! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1903160/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/ChristinaMartin] Got a question for Christina? Call her Heartbeat Hotline in Canada: 1-902-669-4769 Explore Christina's music, videos and tour dates at christinamartin.net [http://www.christinamartin.net/]

Melissa Choquette: Founder of Visually Speaking

In this heartfelt episode of A Chat with Heart, Christina is joined by educator and Visually Speaking [https://visuallyspeakinginc.com/] creator Melissa Choquette for an insightful conversation on neurodivergence, inclusive education, and self-discovery. Together, they explore neuroaffirming practices, the role of visual supports in learning, and what it means to live authentically in a world that often asks us to mask. A meaningful and educational conversation for anyone curious about neurodiversity, personal growth, and creating more inclusive spaces. Find out more about Melissa here, [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/visually-speakings-thriving-visuals-collection] and to join her newsletter visit visuallyspeakinginc.com [https://visuallyspeakinginc.com/] Send Christina a comment, question, or review! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1903160/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/ChristinaMartin] Got a question for Christina? Call her Heartbeat Hotline in Canada: 1-902-669-4769 Explore Christina's music, videos and tour dates at christinamartin.net [http://www.christinamartin.net/]

Jay Hiltz: From Nor'easter Apparel to the Soberish Mocktail Shoppe

Join Christina Martin as she reconnects with her friend Jay Hiltz [https://jaycreative.ca/] to explore his entrepreneurial journey, the evolution of Nor'easter Apparel [https://noreasterapparel.com/], and the innovative concept of the Soberish Mocktail Shop [https://noreasterapparel.com/pages/soberish]pe. Discover insights on community building, creative design, and the rise of sober lifestyle spaces in Halifax. Send Christina a comment, question, or review! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1903160/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/ChristinaMartin] Got a question for Christina? Call her Heartbeat Hotline in Canada: 1-902-669-4769 Explore Christina's music, videos and tour dates at christinamartin.net [http://www.christinamartin.net/]

Jenn Grant: Music, Grief & Activism

Join Christina Martin as she chats with singer-songwriter Jenn Grant [https://www.jenngrant.com/] about her activism, all the supplements they both ingest, and upcoming dreams coming true. Discover insights on navigating the music industry, embracing grief, and using art for social change. Send Christina a comment, question, or review! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1903160/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/ChristinaMartin] Got a question for Christina? Call her Heartbeat Hotline in Canada: 1-902-669-4769 Explore Christina's music, videos and tour dates at christinamartin.net [http://www.christinamartin.net/]