The CRAM Podcast ~ Extraordinary Ideas Unleashed

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The CRAM Podcast features engaging and thought-provoking interviews that explore innovative ideas and exciting new research that’s shaping our lives - whether it's the evolution of the work world, the transformative ways we connect, the re-imagining of home and place, or the dramatic changes in our identity and community. We interview leading researchers and big thinkers about the human condition and the possibilities of tomorrow.

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How often should you see your doctor for a check-up?

May 02 2024 41 mins  
Remember when you used to see your doctor every year for a “physical?” He looked at you from top to toe, did a full blood workup and maybe sent you for other tests as well. But a number of years ago, the annual physical was replaced with the periodic health exam. Based on the evidence, the medical profession said an annual checkup wasn’t necessary for everyone and might even

How to deal with a narcissist

Apr 18 2024 40 mins  
It’s a hot topic lately. Narcissism.You’ll find it everywhere – on social media, online articles, talk shows, documentaries.And it seems everyone knows someone who has Narcissistic Personality Disorder – or they think they have it themselves!Even if you know someone who genuinely has NPD.. well then what?Can you have a successful relationship with them and if not, what are

Why a total solar eclipse is a MUST-SEE event!

Apr 04 2024 39 mins  
It’s a once in a lifetime event: a mesmerizing, soul-stirring experience. At any given point on earth, the ability to see a total solar eclipse happens only once every three to four hundred years. And on April 8, 2024, at least 30 million people will be able to experience it. They’ll be plunged into darkness as the moon completely blocks the sun. Even if you’re not going to e

What do our nightmares tell us? Exploring the dark side of sleep

Mar 21 2024 39 mins  
We’ve all had nightmares. Some are worse than others and can haunt us for days.Whether it’s a nightmare, a night terror or sleep paralysis, they all happen while we sleep.But they can feel very real.Why do we have nightmares, and what does it mean when they recur over and over again? Did you know there’s a difference between nightmares and night terrors and when they occur? S

What are the most dangerous personality traits?

Mar 07 2024 36 mins  
Have you heard of “The Dark Triad?” It sounds like a mysterious crime syndicate in a James Bond movie. But it’s real. The Dark Triad refers to the worst personality traits a person can have. Narcissism. Machiavellianism. Psychopathy.Think of former U.S. President Donald Trump. NY financier Bernie Madoff. Serial killer Paul Bernardo. Each of them has at least one of these trai

Faster, higher, stronger: Improving how we move whether we’re disabled or Olympic athletes

Feb 22 2024 42 mins  
Humans are complex beings.And one of the most perplexing puzzles that John McPhee is trying to figure out – is how we move. It’s a question that’s fascinated him for most of his life.And during his 30+ years as a systems design engineer, he’s come up with remarkable achievements:everything from improving electric and autonomous vehicles, developing exoskeletons for stroke p

Does psychotherapy REALLY work? What you should know

Feb 08 2024 50 mins  
Are there some things about you - habits or behaviours you’d really like to change? Maybe you’re dealing with anxiety? Or depression?Or you’ve been in one bad relationship after another and you want this pattern to stop. You’ve wondered about going for counselling. But you’re skeptical. Maybe even scared. Can psychotherapy, or as some people call it – talk therapy - REA

People behaving badly - what's going on?!

Jan 25 2024 47 mins  
I bet if you took a random poll, many would say people’s general behaviour has deteriorated. - a lot. And you can witness this just about anywhere. On the street with strangers, shopping in a store, when you’re driving – all kinds of rude behaviour. And you see it with politicians, corporate leaders, celebrities. And let’s not even get into social media. The world seems les

What do your dreams mean - and how do you control them?

Jan 11 2024 46 mins  
It occupies a significant chunk of our life. But we pay little or no attention to it at all. Dreaming. There are scary dreams, happy dreams, erotic dreams.. and everyday, run-of-the-mill dreams. But what do they mean? How do we remember them, analyse them, even CONTROL them? (yes it’s possible) By studying how we sleep and dream we can better understand ourselves and our lives. L

Hope for the new year: A repeat of our interview with Dr. James Orbinski

Dec 28 2023 47 mins  
We hope you're enjoying the holiday season with family and friends. It is a time meant for peace and goodwill and yet, for many, this has been a time of conflict, violence and war. How can we better understand the world during troubled times and even come away with hope? We thought hard about this and we wanted to end 2023 with our interview with Dr. James Orbinski-- first air