Activate & Illuminate with Melanie Wakelin
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Activate & Illuminate with Melanie Wakelin

Melanie Wakelin

Active · Publishes weekly

Key Metrics

Episodes
70
In catalog
Apple Rating
5.0 / 5
1 Apple ratings
Cadence
Weekly
~every 7 days
Avg Length
54m
Per episode
Latest
Jun 08, 2026
Active

About the Show

The *Activate and Illuminate Podcast with Melanie Wakelin* is a weekly celebration of real people sharing authentic stories of determination, perseverance, overcoming challenges, and simply choosing to show up. Tune in each week as we explore narratives that might challenge your assumptions, inspire you to show up differently, or even reshape your views on what's possible. You might find yourself moved to tears or eager to share this podcast with friends. Either way, we're thrilled you're here to listen, to discover how much is achievable, and to recognize that we're all active creators of our own lives. Through it all, our hope is to empower listeners everywhere to approach the world with a bit more optimism, equipped with fresh tools or a renewed mindset. Let's Activate, Baby!

Partnership & Audience Signals

Guest Interviews

Regularly hosts outside guests

Established Catalog

70 episodes — long track record

Production & Distribution

Active Since
Feb 11, 2025
Consistency
82%
Format
Episodic
Hosting
rss.libsyn.com

Recent Episodes

Scooped from my Home at 4 Years Old by the Government with Robin Linn

Jun 08, 2026 51m

Episode Summary: Melanie Wakelin speaks with Robin Linn about the Sixties Scoop, a tragic chapter in Canadian history where Indigenous children were forcibly removed from their families. Robin shares…

The Girl Locked Upstairs: Surviving Captivity and Finding Freedom

Jun 02, 2026 42m

Episode Summary In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Melanie Wakelin sits down with Tanya Kach, whose story captured international headlines and inspired the Lifetime movie The Girl Locked…

Learning to Live in Two Worlds After Loss With Gail

May 19, 2026 55m

Episode Summary In this deeply emotional and powerful episode of Activate and Illuminate, Learning to Live in Two Worlds After Loss Provenzano joins Melanie Wakelin for a raw conversation about…

A Face Frozen In Time: Carrie's Story Of Medical Injury

May 12, 2026 27m

Episode Summary In this emotional and deeply personal episode of the Activate & Illuminate podcast, host Melanie Wakelin sits down with Alberta advocate Carrie Sakamoto to discuss her…

Suicide Awareness: Just Stay For Another Day With Sachia Tasz

May 05, 2026 39m

In this deeply raw and powerful episode, Sachia Tasz shares the story behind her movement "Just Stay For Another Day", born from the tragic loss of her partner to suicide. What began as a vulnerable…

Small Town, Big Data: The Hidden Cost Of AI Infrastructure In Canada

Apr 28, 2026 1h 5m

Small Town, Big Data: The Hidden Cost of AI Infrastructure in Canada Episode Summary In this eye-opening episode, host Melanie Wakelin sits down with Bek McIntosh to unpack the rapidly emerging…

What If This Could Save The Bees... And Maybe Us Too

Apr 21, 2026 1h 21m

Join us in this fascinating episode as Brent Knudsen, a visionary leader with a background in quantum physics, sacred geometry, and financial technology, shares his journey into frequency healing and…

Still Listening: New Insights From The Telepathy Tapes Families With Caroline Coleman

Apr 14, 2026 57m

Episode Summary In this deeply thought-provoking episode, Melanie Wakelin sits down with Caroline Coleman, one of the original mothers featured in The Telepathy Tapes. Caroline shares her journey…

The Telepathy Tapes: The Mom's Perspective

Apr 07, 2026 1h 7m

Episode Summary In this powerful and perspective-shifting episode, we sit down with Laura Hirsch, author and advocate, to explore her son Trevor's extraordinary journey with autism. Diagnosed before…

The Future of Healthcare: How to Take Control of Your Health in 2026

Apr 01, 2026 1h 18m

Episode Summary In this episode, we sit down with Alan Brough, co-owner of ReVitalife Wellness and Executive Director of the Canada Health Alliance, to explore the current state of healthcare,…

Against the Tide: Ted Murray's Journey Home

Mar 24, 2026 44m

Summary: In this episode, Melanie Wakelin interviews her uncle, Ted Murray, who shares the incredible story of a two-and-a-half-year adventure that began as a post-university trip and turned into an…

Steve Jamieson: CEO of PXCH

Mar 17, 2026 46m

In this episode, Melanie Wakelin sits down with Steve Jamieson, CEO of Pitch (PXCH), to explore how online communication is evolving and why traditional webinar technology has barely changed in…

Cyber Security Do's & Dont's With Kathy Macdonald

Mar 11, 2026 1h 1m

Episode Summary In this episode, Melanie Wakelin speaks with Kathy Macdonald, a former Calgary Police Service officer with 25 years of experience in fraud prevention and cybersecurity education.…

Weather Wars & Frankenskies With Matt Landman

Mar 03, 2026 1h 10m

Summary: In this wide-ranging and thought-provoking conversation, Melanie sits down with filmmaker and activist Matt Landman, creator of the documentary FrankenSkies. Matt shares his personal journey…

The Ibogaine Journey: Death Of The Old Self

Feb 24, 2026 53m

In this episode, Melanie sits down with Patrick and Michelle Fishley, co-founders of Soul Reflections, to unpack what Ibogaine and the Iboga plant are, why people seek them out for addiction…

Love, Loss, and Community: A Heartfelt Conversation with Ted and Kath Murray

Feb 17, 2026 50m

Love, Loss, and Community: A Heartfelt Conversation with Ted and Kath Murray With February being the month we celebrate Valentine's Day and messages of love surround us, I've invited Kath and Ted…

Dating Do's & Don'ts With Professional Matchmaker Megan Tyschuk

Feb 10, 2026 1h 18m

In this episode, Melanie speaks with Megan Tyschuk, a professional dating coach and matchmaker with Love at First Like, about what it really takes to find meaningful connections today. Whether you're…

Is Love A Feeling Or A Decision With Jessica Rueger Ep. 53

Feb 03, 2026 52m

Summary In this conversation, Melanie Wakelin and Jessica Rueger delve into the multifaceted nature of love, exploring whether it is a feeling or a choice. They discuss the expectations placed on…

Year In Review With Melanie Wakelin

Jan 27, 2026 1h 2m

Episode summary Melanie Wakelin celebrates one year of Activate and Illuminate with a recap of the first 50 episodes. She shares why the show exists, what Activate and Illuminate means, and…

People Over Profit: Scaling Without Selling Out

Jan 20, 2026 55m

Summary In this conversation, Melanie Wakelin interviews Vanessa Marshall, the founder of Jack 59, an indigenous and women-owned haircare company. Vanessa shares her journey of creating a…

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