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What diet trends should we leave in 2025?
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Ep 1644 – What diet trends should we leave in 2025?
Happy Holidays from Frequency Podcast Network! This week we'll be joined by the Friends of Frequency (FOF).
In this special feed drop on The Big Story, Host Alex Seixeiro speaks to Abbey Sharp, registered dietician and host of the Bite Back podcast, to discuss all the diet trends of 2025. They dig into the dos and don'ts of diet culture, and which habits we you should leave behind heading into 2026.
Ep 1643 – Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow reflects on 2025, looks ahead to 2026
Happy Holidays from Frequency Podcast Network! This week we'll be joined by the Friends of Frequency (FOF).
In this special feed drop on The Big Story, 680 NewsRadio City Hall reporter, Momin Qureshi sits down with Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow to look back on 2025, and what she hopes for heading into 2026. The two discuss Chow's potential second term, her relationship with Premier Doug Ford, and when exactly Torontonians can expect the Eglinton Crosstown LRT to open.
Ep 1641 – FOF: From Diddy to Katy Perry and Trudeau, the wildest pop culture moments of 2025
Happy Holidays from Frequency Podcast Network! This week we'll be joined by the Friends of Frequency (FOF).
This week, we are doing a retrospective on the year's best and wildest pop culture stories, dissecting the celebrity stories that continue to live rent-free in our minds (Diddy's trial and Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau's love story), dish on the music we couldn't get enough of (Lily Allen's West End Girl, obviously), the movies that moved us, and the TV series we adored (Yes, Sadaf opines beautifully about The Pitt). Lean in, grab your glass of wine, and let our hot takes keep you warm over your winter break!
Happy Holidays from Frequency Podcast Network! This week we'll be joined by the Friends of Frequency (FOF).
This week we dig into snow. When did snow first fall on earth? The ghost of Smugglers Notch, avalanches, record snow falls, Jamie throws snowballs at children and more. Chris, Jason, Jamie and Lew talk all things snow on this week's Hogwash.
Happy Holidays from Frequency Podcast Network! This week we'll be joined by the Friends of Frequency (FOF).
In part two of this special feed drop on The Big Story, Parliament Hill Bureau Chief for CityNews and political correspondent Glen McGregor discuss the biggest political headlines of 2025. They recap Mark Carney's first few months as Prime Minister, the future of the NDP, and what lies ahead for Federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre.
Ep 1639 – Buy Now Pay Later: how does it work and is it right for you?
Happy Holidays from Frequency Podcast Network! Over the next couple weeks, we'll be joined by the Friends of Frequency (FOF).
In this special feed drop on The Big Story, Host Kris McCusker speaks to Kelley Keehn, CEO of the Money Wise Institute to discuss the dos and don'ts of Buy Now Pay Later payment options. The two break down how to spend wisely this holiday season and how to not fall into dangerous spending habits you can't ultimately keep up with.
Ep 1637 – FOF: Why You “Ruin Your Diet” Every Holiday (PS: It’s Not Willpower) with Jenn Trepeck
Happy Holidays from Frequency Podcast Network! Over the next couple weeks, we'll be joined by the Friends of Frequency (FOF).
In this episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, Abbey dives into a timely topic as we head into the holiday season — diet willpower. Joined by Jenn Trepeck, host of Salad with a Side of Fries and author of Uncomplicating Wellness, Abbey breaks down the truth about willpower, why it’s not a moral failing, and how holiday stress drains our ability to “stay strong” around food. Together, they unpack the binge–restrict cycle, why deprivation always backfires, and how to approach the holidays without guilt, self-blame, or crash dieting. You’ll learn how to set yourself up for success without relying on willpower — and how to reframe overeating moments as part of a healthy, realistic relationship with food.
Ep 1636 – FOF: WHAT WOULD EMILY DO: A Boss Who Doesn’t Care, When to Quit & Taking a Pay Cut
Happy Holidays from Frequency Podcast Network! Over the next couple weeks, we'll be joined by the Friends of Frequency (FOF).
In this special holiday edition of What Would Emily Do, I’m answering your real career questions. We’re talking about what to do when your boss doesn’t care about your health, how to know when it’s actually time to quit your job, and how to think about taking a pay cut without blowing up your future.
If you’ve been rethinking your job going into the new year, this episode will help you get clear on your next move. Send me your questions: https://forms.gle/ktToU5GFXnsFkveA6
Ep 1640 – AI, EVs and HBC: Looking back at Canada's biggest business stories of 2025
Happy Holidays from Frequency Podcast Network! Over the next couple weeks, we'll be joined by the Friends of Frequency (FOF).
In this special feed drop on The Big Story, Host Mike Eppel speaks to Eric Kam, professor at Toronto Metropolitan University to reflect back on some of the biggest business headlines of 2025. They discuss the dramatic end of Hudson's Bay Company, Canada's potential in the oil industry, and how AI may brace for consumer downfall in 2026.
Happy Holidays from Frequency Podcast Network! Over the next couple weeks, we'll be joined by the Friends of Frequency (FOF).
In this special feed drop on The Big Story, Parliament Hill Bureau Chief for CityNews and political correspondent Glen McGregor discuss the biggest political headlines of 2025. They recap Justin Trudeau's resignation, the 2025 Federal Election, the future of the NDP and what lies ahead for Prime Minister Mark Carney's uphill battle with US President Donald Trump.