Every book nerd has dreamed of working in a book store or owning one. Kearston Bergeron and her sister have made that dream come true. The pair owns Hopeless Romantic Bookshop in downtown Toronto. So how did it happen? And why is romance booming? Spoiler alert: it always has, we just talk about it more. Kearston sits down to tell us everything.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Romance and Books
• 03:05 Kearston's Journey to Bookstore Ownership
• 06:03 The Impact of Twilight and Early Reading Experiences
• 09:02 Midwifery: A Unique Career Path
• 11:49 Transitioning from Midwifery to Bookstore Ownership
• 14:56 Building a Community Around Romance
• 18:12 Competing with Big Retailers
• 20:57 The Phenomenon of Heated Rivalry
• 23:56 Creating a Unique Bookstore Experience
• 28:14 Barbie Dream House Inspiration
• 29:45 Unique Bookstore Experience
• 31:44 Exciting Book Releases and Events
• 33:05 Immersive Midnight Release Party
• 37:14 Creative Book Bundles and Blind Boxes
• 44:19 Future Plans and Holiday Specials
• 49:10 Creative Outlets for Focus
• 49:57 The Joy of Audiobooks
• 51:58 Community and Connection in Reading
• 54:55 Accessibility in Reading Formats
• 57:08 Building a Book Community
• 59:59 Personal Reading Recommendations

Lindsay and Sam sit down for a frank conversation with medical mama Meghan Crawley about how two organ donors saved her nine-month-old daughter's life. Emotional and logistical hurdles, medical crisis, highs and lows, live donors and a happy ending -- this episode has it all.

Want more information or to sign up to donate your organs or tissue? Go here.

Chapters

• 00:00 The Passage of Time and Reflection
• 03:08 The Journey Begins: A Mother's Story
• 11:43 Facing the Unknown: Medical Challenges
• 18:03 The Road to Transplant: A Family's Struggle
• 24:53 Hope and Despair: The Waiting Game
• 27:15 A Life-Threatening Crisis
• 29:12 The Journey to Transplant
• 31:45 Finding the Right Donor
• 36:27 Surgery Day: A Family's Fear
• 44:32 Post-Transplant Recovery
• 47:48 Life After Transplant
• 54:03 The Journey of Organ Transplantation
• 56:00 Navigating Work and Family During Crisis
• 58:59 The Role of Humor in Healing
• 59:56 Advocating for Organ Donation
• 01:07:59 Understanding Liver Health and Transplants
• 01:10:59 The Importance of Research Funding
• 01:11:57 Reflections on Life and Legacy

There is nothing more special than a handmade gift, especially if it's taken hours and hours to construct. As more and more people gravitate toward grandma hobbies (think crochet, knitting, gardening, etc), Lindsay and Sam catch up with Yarn Over Fiber store owner Brianna Redlich to learn more about the cult of the crafts -- and the fiber festival coming up in October. Also - are you sock worthy? You'll find out.

Chapters

• 00:00 Evolution of the Fiber Festival
• 01:42 The Rise of 'Grandma Hobbies'
• 03:00 Journey of Starting a Yarn Store
• 21:28 Generational Crafting Skills
• 26:08 Crafting Communities and Festivals
• 37:36 Inclusivity of Yarn Shops
• 40:18 Complexity of Yarn Pricing and Production
• 43:41 The Art of Blending Wool
• 44:39 The Time and Effort of Handcrafted Items
• 48:23 Growth and Relocation of the Store
• 54:19 Diverse Visitors and Age Groups
• 57:00 The Art of Knitting Socks
• 01:02:18 Crafting Techniques and Potential Empire