A Chat with Heart - with Christina Martin
Christina Martin
Canadian singer-songwriter Christina Martin hosts A Chat with Heart, a podcast dedicated to heartfelt conversations with friends, family, and colleagues. Through authentic and playful discussions, the show gathers meaningful insights, expert advice, and personal stories to help listeners navigate life with intention and heart. Free from rigid formats and regulations, A Chat with Heart invites listeners to be part of the conversation—whether by emailing Christina or calling the Heartbeat Hotline to share messages, comments, or questions that help shape future episodes.
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Ian Foster - Canadian Singer-Songwriter and Filmmaker
A Chat with Heart - with Christina Martin
04/30/23 • 57 min
Christina chat's with one of her funniest friends Ian Foster about the challenges in making a film, staying positive, a healthy dose of rejection, and his relation to David Foster. Ian, native of Newfoundland, Canada, is a storyteller. That music and film are the ways he tells those stories only makes the telling richer still. Once described by CBC’s Bob Mersereau as being “a fine example of what a 21st century folk performer should be doing,” Foster continues to evolve and defy genre, as his latest forthcoming album and film project Close to the Bone (2022) illustrates.
Ian has been compared to diverse artists like Bruce Cockburn, Daniel Lanois, The War on Drugs, Josh Ritter and more, depending on the album of his that you’re listening to. Meanwhile, his film scores draw more on Sigur Ros and Olafur Arnalds textures and ambience. This is not a bug, it’s a feature: it all comes from a love of sonic exploration that has only grown as Ian’s career has moved between touring around the world and producing albums for a diverse set of artists.
Ian has toured in Canada, the U.S, Germany, The Netherlands, Austria, and Italy, and has had his music played on radio internationally. He is a MusicNL and ECMA (East Coast Music Award) winner, a finalist for the International Songwriting Competition, and has numerous co-writes to his credit, including the legendary folk songwriter Ron Hynes.
Ian performs and records both solo, and as a duo with his longtime partner Nancy Hynes, with whom he released the multi-award winning album A Week in December in 2018.
- If and When Podcast
- Film and Album: Close to the Bone
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Christina Unplugged: Tender Things and Tour Dates
A Chat with Heart - with Christina Martin
05/14/25 • 24 min
In this episode of A Chat with Heart, Christina Martin shares personal stories and updates, reflecting on the arrival of spring in Nova Scotia, her tree planting rituals, and the inspiring journey of her friend living with cancer. She recounts humorous adventures with her cat Olivia, announces upcoming shows and a new live album, and expresses gratitude for listener engagement and heartfelt messages. The episode concludes with reflections on creativity and the importance of nurturing connections.
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Hannah and Simon Stockner: From Bullying to Building Dreams
A Chat with Heart - with Christina Martin
05/21/25 • 64 min
In this episode of A Chat with Heart, host Christina Martin reflects on her recent Home Routes tour, sharing stories from the road and the heartwarming connections made along the way.
Christina is joined by special guests Simon and Hannah Stockner, a vibrant sibling duo behind the revitalization of the Kispeox River Lodge in Hazelton, British Columbia. Together, they dive into a heartfelt conversation about community, resilience, and the courage it takes to follow one’s dreams.
The Stockners share insights from their upbringing and the ambitious journey of breathing new life into a historic lodge nestled in the beauty of Northern B.C. From family memories to renovation challenges, their story is rich with passion, teamwork, and a deep love for the land and people around them.
This episode explores:
- The spirit of the Home Routes tour and the power of intimate performance spaces
- The Stockners’ return to their roots and vision for Kispeox River Lodge
- Lessons in collaboration, creativity, and personal growth
- The welcoming energy and history that make the lodge a special place
Tune in for an uplifting episode that celebrates the magic of meaningful work and the communities that help bring it to life.
Visit Kispiox River Lodge
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Anne Bérubé - Spiritual Teacher
A Chat with Heart - with Christina Martin
04/09/23 • 68 min
Christina chats with Anne Bérubé , a spiritual teacher who has made her life’s purpose about helping individuals remember the happiness within them.
Anne has written and published two fantastic books: Be Feel Think Do, and The Burnout Antidote. Check out her website anneberube.com Embodied Spirituality, where you will find links to her virtual and in-person retreats, her podcast Embodied, and her books.
Anne also has a plethora of education under her belt, including, no biggie, a PhD. Her work has also allowed her to share the stage with many of her heroes, including bestselling authors Wayne Dyer, Deepak Chopra.
- Official Website: anneberube.com
- Podcast and Books: anneberube.com/podcast-books
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Carlyn Oswald - Online Dating, Food Science and Austin, Texas!
A Chat with Heart - with Christina Martin
03/23/23 • 64 min
In this episode I chat with my friend Carlyn Oswald as we try to lend some online dating tips to my listeners about setting up your profile, first impressions, red flags and background checks. I even share my limited experience using Tinder.
My first Aupair gig landed me in Austin, Texas when I was twenty years old. I had never written a song, and I have very few memories of what it was like being single and dating. Now I'm 43 years young, and chatting on my podcast with my guest Carlyn, who was only six years old when I lived with her family as their summer Aupair. Now she's all grown up, and has a plethora of experience to bring me up to speed on what it's like living single in Northwest Arkansas. It was so fun to re-connect with Carlyn after all these years.
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Jeff Douglas - Canadian Actor and CBC Radio Host
A Chat with Heart - with Christina Martin
03/19/23 • 59 min
Christina chats with Jeff Douglas - the host of CBC Radio One's Mainland Nova Scotia's afternoon show Mainstreet - about acting, making mistakes, imposter syndrome, and his role keeping Atlantic Canadians company during the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona in Fall 2022.
He's a born storyteller with a background in theatre. Born in Truro, N.S., Jeff Douglas was the host of the award-winning unscripted series Ancestors in the Attic, Working Over Time, and Things That Move. Jeff's received three Gemini nominations, and a Kari Award for his popular commercial work — which includes playing Joe Canadian in the now-legendary "I Am Canadian" campaign. He was the co-host of As It Happens and the voice of CBC TV's The Stats of Life.
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Estelle Thomson - Spiritual Teacher
A Chat with Heart - with Christina Martin
03/04/23 • 65 min
Christina chats with the magical Estelle Thomson about some of the plethora of gifts she shares with the world - like yoga and spiritual retreats, grief work, and Tommy Tinker Forever, a 30-minute documentary about Estelle's journey with grief and love.
Estelle Thomson has her Masters in Counselling Psychology, she is a leading yoga teacher and educator in the intersecting fields of expressive arts, embodied movement and psychology. With over ten years of experience, her work explores the relationship between breath, body, emotions, imagination and play. She is also a faculty member of Quantum University, internationally recognized for offering online courses and graduate degree programs in holistic, alternative, natural, and integrative medicine. She leads numerous lectures, workshops, retreats locally and internationally. Her website, estellethomson.com is a plethora of resources from yoga to grief, retreats and conversations with other remarkable women on SHE Quest Podcast, so drop her a visit on her website.
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Matt Mays - Canadian Singer-Songwriter
A Chat with Heart - with Christina Martin
02/10/23 • 74 min
Christina chats with Canadian road warrior, singer-songwriter and Juno winner Matt Mays about protecting the song, life's ups and downs, mental and physical well being and the hard work that goes into being human.
Since departing seminal alt-country collective The Guthries in 2002,
Matt Mays has alternated between solo projects (his self-titled
debut, the film soundtrack ...When the Angels Make Contact) and
band projects (the eponymous Matt Mays & El Torpedo record and
2008’s Terminal Romance). Following the dissolution of Matt Mays &
El Torpedo in 2009, Mays released Coyote in 2012 to much acclaim,
including a JUNO Award win for Rock Album of the Year.
In 2017 Mays released Once Upon a Hell of a Time... to be followed
a year later by the album’s ‘woody’ companion Twice Upon a Hell
of a Time.... As the pandemic shut down touring in early 2020, Mays
set up a studio in his garage and produced Dog City, an inspiring
album written from the perspective of a rescue dog. In early 2021,
From Burnside With Love, a live album showcasing unplugged
versions of his most popular songs, was released along with a concert
film of the same name.
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Jeff Sammut - Sirius XM and Podcast Host
A Chat with Heart - with Christina Martin
02/02/23 • 70 min
Christina chats with her buddy Jeff Sammut about loosing a parent to Alzehimer's disease, Jeff Sammut is a 28 year radio veteran and host of “Canada Now with Jeff Sammut” on Sirius XM Canada Talks Channel 167, Monday to Friday from 1-3pm ET. Check out his website, www.jeffsammut.com, follow him on Twitter @jeffsammut and Instagram @sammutjeff. Jeff is a proud husband, father of two, Humber College and Second City Conservatory Program graduate and lover of all things music!
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Graven - Canadian Singer-Songwriter
A Chat with Heart - with Christina Martin
03/27/23 • 72 min
Christina chats with GRAVEN (Matty McKechnie), an independent folk-rock singer- songwriter from Ottawa, Canada about his latest album Simple Complex, killing people with kindness, and singing and songwriting. As it turns out, Christina and Matty discover they might be the same person.
Graven is a passionate wordsmith of song who wears his heart on the sleeve of his melodies. He always has uplifting words and self-love promoting songs of support for anyone at his shows and his dedicated fan-base (who have dubbed themselves as “Graventown”). Graven always tries to create a highly accepting and inclusive community and his music has become a safe-haven for anyone and everyone who wants to be their real-self without judgement.
Listen to his podcast Graventown
Watch Simple Complex - The Movie
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FAQ
How many episodes does A Chat with Heart - with Christina Martin have?
A Chat with Heart - with Christina Martin currently has 60 episodes available.
What topics does A Chat with Heart - with Christina Martin cover?
The podcast is about Conversation, Society & Culture, Heart, Music, Friendship, Therapy, Podcasts, Inspiration and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on A Chat with Heart - with Christina Martin?
The episode title 'Anne Bérubé - Spiritual Teacher' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on A Chat with Heart - with Christina Martin?
The average episode length on A Chat with Heart - with Christina Martin is 59 minutes.
How often are episodes of A Chat with Heart - with Christina Martin released?
Episodes of A Chat with Heart - with Christina Martin are typically released every 12 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of A Chat with Heart - with Christina Martin?
The first episode of A Chat with Heart - with Christina Martin was released on Jan 1, 2022.
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