Butter Torts: A Truly Canadian Legal Podcast

Feb 07 2025 84 ep. 51 mins 6
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Butter Torts: A Truly Canadian Legal Podcast is a unique podcast that connects listeners to stories of personal injury, recovery and life in the aftermath of an injury. Hosted by our informative and entertaining lawyers, this podcast will take you on a journey exploring everything from legal matters to the human experience of pain and resilience.

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Episode 085: The Power of Patient Advocacy with Kristy Dickinson

Feb 07 2025 53 mins  
Brenda welcomes her friend Kristy Dickinson, a rare disease patient, advocate, and founder of Kristy Dickinson Consulting. Together, they chat about the challenges of patient advocacy, the importance of lived experience in healthcare, and how systemic barriers often force patients and caregivers to become their own strongest advocates. They discuss the impact of delayed diagnoses,

Episode 084: The Evolution of Legal Practices: Technology and Diversification with Charles Gluckstein, Chris Clifford, and Ted Bergeron

Jan 31 2025 56 mins  
Brenda Agnew is back, this time co-hosting with Charles Gluckstein as they sit down with Chris Clifford and Ted Bergeron, the founding partners of Bergeron Clifford LLP. In this episode, they chat about how legal practices are evolving, touching on how technology, diversification, and the challenges of life after COVID have shaped their approach. From growing their firms and embrac

Episode 083: Understanding Personal Injury Law: The Importance of Expertise with Linda O'Brien

Jan 24 2025 45 mins  
Brenda Agnew is joined by Linda O'Brien, a lawyer with Gluckstein Lawyers, to discuss the world of personal injury law. Linda breaks down the complexities of personal injury cases, from medical malpractice to sexual abuse, motor vehicle accidents, and more. Brenda and Linda delve into the different tiers of personal injury law firms, the importance of specialization, and why client

Episode 082: Healing Trauma with Horses: Exploring Equine Experiential Learning with Suzanne Coleman

Jan 17 2025 40 mins  
Brenda Agnew, your host, is joined by Diana Harris, Gluckstein Lawyers' intake coordinator, and her sister Suzanne Coleman, the founder of Horse&Hands. Suzanne introduces us to Facilitated Equine Experiential Learning (FEEL), a transformative therapy that uses horses to help individuals reconnect with their authentic selves. In this episode, they discuss how horses provide healing

Episode 081: Fertility Negligence: Reasons, Devastating Impact on Families, and How to Prevent It with Jan Marin

Sep 20 2024 41 mins  
Brenda Agnew, your host, welcomes Jan Marin to today’s episode to discuss Fertility Negligence claims. This medical area lacks regulation due to its recent prevalence in the last decade when many families began considering Fertility Clinics’ assistance in having children. Jan discusses the many risks involved in this area, sharing many valuable examples of families dramatically

Episode 080: Building Resilience: Embracing Life After a Traumatic Accident with Kevin Rempel and Dana Parsons

Aug 30 2024 43 mins  
Brenda Agnew, your host, welcomes two incredible guests: Kevin Rempel and Dana Parsons. Kevin is a Canadian Paralympian, Hero Mindset Speaker, Workshop & Team Building Facilitator. Kevin has surmounted incredible life challenges to reach the Olympic podium and now brings his powerful message of hope and resilience to audiences through his speaking and writing. He is a 2013 World Ch

Episode 079: Life Coaching: Ensuring Quality of Life with Nicole Galeotalanza

Aug 02 2024 57 mins  
Brenda Agnew and Tiffany Lawand-Fraser, your hosts, welcome Nicole Galeotalanza, Case Manager with TriStar Health Management. She has been working with families and supporting individuals with traumatic injuries since 2002 and started her case management practice in 2007. Nicole’s academic and professional journey is a true testament to her commitment, passion, and dedication to

Episode 078: Media Depictions of Trauma and PTSD with Ally Pankiw

Jul 26 2024 31 mins  
Vanshika Dhawan, today’s host, welcomes filmmaker Ally Pankiw. Ally made her TV directing debut with Netflix's “Feel Good,” which she also produced. She was also a writer on the “Schitt's Creek” and directed the "Joan Is Awful” episode of Netflix's Black Mirror. Ally recently released her first feature film, “I Used to Be Funny," which she wrote and directed. Ally and

Episode 077: The Evolution of AI and Its Effects on Legal Practice with Charles Gluckstein

Jun 28 2024 48 mins  
Brenda Agnew and Jordan Assaraf, your hosts, are joined by Charles Gluckstein in today’s compelling episode. Together, they embark on a journey through the expansive realm of AI, tracing its origins and illuminating its transformative evolution up to the present day. Within the ever-growing sphere of technological advancement, AI's massive influence on the legal landscape emerges

Episode 076: Sexual Violence and Defamation Law: Casting Doubt on the Victims’ Claims with Mandi Gray

May 24 2024 47 mins  
Brenda Agnew and Vanshika Dhawan, your hosts for today’s episode, welcome Mandi Gray to today’s conversation about sexual assault and defamation law. Mandi is a researcher, writer, and advocate who lives in Toronto with her dog CeCe. She was awarded a PhD. She is currently an assistant professor in an undergraduate Criminology Program for research and teaching focusing on gend