Putting the Criminal Justice System on Trial: A Conversation with Benjamin Perrin
On today’s episode, Myrna speaks with Benjamin Perrin, who drops some truth about the criminal justice system in his groundbreaking book, Indictment: Criminal Justice System on Trial. Get ready for a podcast interview that’ll…
Kisâkihitin nitanis: Truth & Reconciliation Day 2023
Kisâkihitin, nitanis means “I love you, my daughter” however many of my people also accept the interpretation, “I love you, my girl”. This is a personal story about my mom and I. Her name…
Safety Denied: The Lives of Indigenous Women in Canada
Ret. Police Officer Dan Jones and I discuss the disturbing trend of dehumanizing Indigenous women in Canada. The most recent case in point: the refusal of the Manitoba premiere to search for the remains…
LGBTQ2S+ Visibility on the Bench
What does it mean to be visible in a job where you need to remain impartial? Today on the show, I speak with Michael Sonberg, a retired NYC judge who was one of the…
What Does Truth & Reconciliation Mean To You?
This truth and reconciliation episode with my daughter, Alicia, and Dr. Judy Jaunzems-Fernuk, is inspired by a recent event which transpired at a local Women of Distinction awards ceremony in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
LoveBack: Healing Indigenous Trauma with Vina Brown
Myrna’s conversation with Vina Brown of Copper Canoe Woman Creations will uplift and inspire you. Vina Brown is a force, a healer, a helper, an artist and a successful Indigenous business owner. This conversation…
Am I Safe with You?
Myrna discusses why psychological safety is an imperative in all our relationships and invites listeners to prioritize the same.
Retreat, Regulate and Repair with Myrna and Dr. Dhall
Season 3 is here thanks to a generous gift from the BC Law Foundation! Thank you BC Law Foundation. Dr. Amar Dhall is back for round 2 to talk about introception, bio-hacking the nervous…
The Gift of Grief and Gratitude
CW: This episode discusses depression, suicide, mental health, alcohol and grief. Myrna recaps 2022 and highlights holiday depression, suicidal ideation, grief, gratitude, Gabor Mate and the healing we need in the legal profession. Caution:…
How We Teach is How They Will Practice: a Conversation with Natalie Netzel
Natalie Netzel of Mitchell Hamline Law School explains why trauma-informed lawyering is the way forward for law schools, legal educators and future lawyers.