The Spotlight Hour with Linda Olsen

The Spotlight Hour: Strength Beyond Sport

On this episode of The Spotlight Hour Podcast: Strength Beyond Sport, legendary fight-world cutman, Jacob “Stitch” Duran, brings the kind of stories only he can tell, from working with Sylvester Stallone, Michael B. Jordan, Wladimir Klitschko, and Mike Tyson, to the real moments in his own life that shaped the man fighters trust most. Stitch opens up in a way fight fans rarely hear, mixing grit, humour, and some deeply personal memories that show exactly why he’s still speaking out about fighter safety. Olympian Christina Smith adds her own lived experience as a trailblazer in women's bobsleigh, sharing what long‑term concussion has meant for her and why she’s now standing shoulder‑to‑shoulder with Stitch to push for safer sport. Two powerful voices, one purpose, and a conversation that cuts through the noise with honesty and heart.

The Spotlight Hour: Building Futures

On this episode of The Spotlight Hour, Building Futures, together. For 30 years, a Calgary for‑profit and a local non‑profit have worked side by side to build futures for girls and young women at risk of homelessness. I speak with Sharlene Massie of About Staffing and Krystyna Lloyd of Safe Haven Foundation of Canada about their rare long‑term partnership, the evolving needs of young women, and why prevention matters.

The Spotlight Hour: The Frontline of Leadership

On this episode of The Spotlight Hour Podcast, I'm looking at The Frontline of Leadership. Calgary Police Chief Katie McLellan and retired Lieutenant-Colonel Deanna Manson join me to talk about what leadership has looked like in their lives, from the early days of their careers to the work they're doing now. We get into the moments that shaped them, what kept them steady, and what they hope the next generation of women and diverse leaders will step into.

The Spotlight Hour: Let Them Play

This week on The Spotlight Hour, I'm exploring youth athlete development and accessibility with two Calgarians working at the heart of it. Kerry MacDonald shares insight from more than 20 years in volleyball and his research on how young athletes grow physically and emotionally. Then, John Clubb joins the conversation to talk about Calgary's Soccability program, where he has been a driving force in expanding adaptive soccer opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Join me for a conversation about ensuring our kids have fun and want to stay in sports.

The Spotlight Hour: Headaches, Pain, and Healing

In this episode of The Spotlight Hour, I am taking a closer look at headaches, pain, and the paths to finding some relief. Calgary neurologist Dr. Werner Becker breaks down some of the understanding of what really drives headache disorders and what helps people find relief. Registered psychologist Dr. Sharon Pham widens the lens, exploring how chronic pain shapes daily life, and some of the strategies that help people regain control. *For more information check out: migrainecanada.org and painrevolution.org