The writer and noted public speaker Ted Cadsby discusses his new book, Closing the Mind Gap: Making Smarter Decisions in a Hypercomplex World (BPS Books, 2014), with Joseph Planta.

The author Paul McMahon discusses his recent book, Feeding Frenzy: Land Grabs, Price Spikes, and the World Food Crisis (Greystone, 2014), with Joseph Planta.

After succumbing to the throes of addiction, therapist Michael Pond recounts the spiral up to sobriety in his new memoir, written with his partner the filmmaker Maureen Palmer: The Couch of Willingness: An Alcoholic Therapist Battles the Bottle and a Broken Recovery System (Everywhere Now, 2014). They both join Joseph Planta to discuss the book and more.

The author and journalist Lynn Keane discusses her memoir about her son’s Daniel’s suicide, Give Sorrow Words (Starburst Digital, 2014), grief, mental illness, and depression, with Joseph Planta.

The bestselling author, former triathlete, and plant-based nutrition authority, Brendan Brazier discusses his new book, Thrive Energy Cookbook: 150 Functional, Plant-Based Whole Food Recipes (Penguin, 2014), with Joseph Planta.

The counsellor and author Lorelie Rozzano discusses addictions, and her new novel, Jagged Little Lies (2014), with Joseph Planta.

Andrew Williamson, the executive producer of the documentary series, Emergency Room: Life and Death at VGH, discusses the new Knowledge Network production, airing Tuesdays at 9pm, and more, with Joseph Planta.

Rick Smith discusses the new book he co-wrote with Bruce Lourie, Toxin Toxout: Getting Harmful Chemicals Out of Our Bodies and Our World (Knopf, 2014), with Joseph Planta.

Tina O’Connor discusses her new guide book: Be That Mom: Ignite Your Passions, Organize Your Life and Embrace Your Family (Be That Books, 2013), with Joseph Planta.

The Georgia Straight’s Stephen Hui discusses vegan and vegetarian food in Vancouver, as his website Veg Coast celebrates its first anniversary, with Joseph Planta.