Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/tale-me-about-it Tale Me About It started as a curiosity for life, and people in general. Each episode dives into the depths of real life experiences; where stereotypes are de-bunked and laughter is shared (I know, corny). Join me for a spontaneous adventure of life stories coming from people all around us. Everyone has a unique story to tell... or shall I say tale. © 2025 Nina Kalfic f3faee93-1b2e-59bd-add4-2d07c14be7ee no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 08:36:51 -0600 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:14:09 -0700 http://talemeaboutit.ca https://img.transistor.fm/eINMiA2PA0W7W253mAbLKiTdlgwWsLrnUCUmfDN6F2E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzIwOTAvMTYxMTYx/Nzg4MC1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg http://talemeaboutit.ca episodic Nina Kalfic Tale Me About It started as a curiosity for life, and people in general. Each episode dives into the depths of real life experiences; where stereotypes are de-bunked and laughter is shared (I know, corny). Join me for a spontaneous adventure of life stories coming from people all around us. Everyone has a unique story to tell... or shall I say tale. Tale Me About It started as a curiosity for life, and people in general. stories, storytelling, humour, funny, culture, apple, love, adventure, skills, learning Nina Kalfic No Yes 21 21 Fresh Prince of Botox full 8f157053-f203-4946-a489-078f6947e770 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa566daf Mon, 12 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0600 Nina Kalfic Nina Kalfic 2332 Episode 21 is with Thomas Chin....AKA the Fresh Prince Of Botox!. Today we dive into allll the questions regarding Botox and Filler. Are they bad for you? What's really in them, how long do they last? Thomas provides the science behind all of it, common misconceptions, botched procedures, a myth or fact segment and lots more! He was such a delight to have, enjoy! Episode 21 is with Thomas Chin....AKA the Fresh Prince Of Botox!. Today we dive into allll the questions regarding Botox and Filler. Are they bad for you? What's really in them, how long do they last? Thomas provides the science behind all of it, common m botox, injections, lip injections, cosmetic, nurse, medical, story Yes 20 20 Eating Disorders full d93d17c1-8485-4400-80ef-d1067dc7847a https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf4e0164 Tue, 16 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0600 Nina Kalfic Nina Kalfic 2426 Eating disorders are such a prevalent thing in society today that isn't always talked about. In this episode I sit down with Page Abbott, a Registered Psychologist of 10+ years who provides private counselling for addiction, depression, anxiety, eating disorders and more. We discussed myths and facts, how genetics play a role in addiction, common symptoms of an eating disorder, treatments, mental health and lots more! Eating disorders are such a prevalent thing in society today that isn't always talked about. In this episode I sit down with Page Abbott, a Registered Psychologist of 10+ years who provides private counselling for addiction, depression, anxiety, eating di eating disorder, psychologist, psychology, addiction, counselling, storytelling, Yes 19 19 Paranormal Investigating with Rob Seguin full 582c9253-1e56-4b94-970d-04ff2bbc47a0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d487b8db Mon, 08 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Nina Kalfic Nina Kalfic 4598 Ever wanted to know exactly goes on in the life of a paranormal investigator? Rob and I have a chat and we answer alllll the questions in detail. We discussed how he got started in investigating, his first ghost encounter he had while in the military, the equipment uses, skeptics, psychics, the most haunted places, and so much more! Believe in it or or not, it's a interesting topic to hear learn about. Enjoy! Ever wanted to know exactly goes on in the life of a paranormal investigator? Rob and I have a chat and we answer alllll the questions in detail. We discussed how he got started in investigating, his first ghost encounter he had while in the military, the ghosts, storytelling, paranormal, paranormal investigator, haunted, ghost hunter, creepy Yes 18 18 In Vitro Fertilization with Alexis Fooks full 31db0db4-f45a-46f1-aa5a-407e1975e56f https://share.transistor.fm/s/d840fd70 Mon, 25 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0700 Nina Kalfic Nina Kalfic 1655 This episode I dive into IVF with Alexis Fooks, who has been struggling with fertility issue for the past couple of years. We talk about her journey with IVF, the costs associated with it, common myths, mental health & lots more. Enjoy! This episode I dive into IVF with Alexis Fooks, who has been struggling with fertility issue for the past couple of years. We talk about her journey with IVF, the costs associated with it, common myths, mental health & lots more. Enjoy! IVF, in vitro fertilization, baby, conception, pregnancy, story, personal No 17 17 Entertainment Industry with Frankie Cena full 9e89c918-23a7-4b98-bca8-53f7adad6245 https://share.transistor.fm/s/72e5f367 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 01:00:00 -0600 Nina Kalfic Nina Kalfic 1572 For episode #17 I interviewed Frankie Cena, a Canadian TV personality, model, previous winner and host of Mr. World, Debate Coach, and contestant on several TV shows including a new Netflix series called Sing On! Frankie talked about his experiences in the entertainment industry, what is what like competing in Mr.World, pageant life, the struggle of rejection, advice, and of course - his story of meeting Simon Cowell. This was a really great episode surrounding the craziness of the entertainment industry! For episode #17 I interviewed Frankie Cena, a Canadian TV personality, model, previous winner and host of Mr. World, Debate Coach, and contestant on several TV shows including a new Netflix series called Sing On! Frankie talked about his experiences in th stories, storytelling, humour, funny, culture, apple, love, adventure, skills, learning Yes 16 16 Multi Level Marketing with Taylor Slack full 51b05493-8ad9-4a58-b802-88e069ae896b https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e8bfa93 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 01:00:00 -0600 Nina Kalfic Nina Kalfic 1864 Episode 16 is all about Multi Level Marketing! There's a lot of stigma surrounding MLMs, so I sat down with Taylor Slack, a successful stay at home mom who has been working with Isagenix for the past 2 years. We talked about the skepticism and negativity behind MLMs, the common "hey girl!" messages we all receive, misconceptions, and answer some savage questions from listeners. Sit back and enjoy! Episode 16 is all about Multi Level Marketing! There's a lot of stigma surrounding MLMs, so I sat down with Taylor Slack, a successful stay at home mom who has been working with Isagenix for the past 2 years. We talked about the skepticism and negativity stories, multi level marketing, stay at home mom, business No 15 15 Scoliosis and my surgical journey full c7873e55-1f35-4a5b-8f09-997b6188544c https://share.transistor.fm/s/63768546 Mon, 27 Apr 2020 04:00:00 -0600 Nina Kalfic Nina Kalfic 1292 Ever wanted to learn more about Scoliosis? In my solo episode, I do a brief dive into Scoliosis, signs and symptoms, surgery, and of course - my personal surgical journey. Join me for a quick episode! Please note that my findings are based on my personal experiences only. Ever wanted to learn more about Scoliosis? In my solo episode, I do a brief dive into Scoliosis, signs and symptoms, surgery, and of course - my personal surgical journey. Join me for a quick episode! Please note that my findings are based on my persona stories, storytelling, scoliosis, surgery Yes 14 14 All About Sleep full a1d1f6d6-5fea-436b-805d-27907eaafc35 https://share.transistor.fm/s/889beed6 Fri, 14 Feb 2020 05:00:00 -0700 Nina Kalfic Nina Kalfic 3566 All about sleep! This episode I talk to Dr. Paul Teman, a Board Certified Sleep Specialist who treats patients with sleep disorders including obstructive sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, parasomnias, insomnia etc. We dove right into typical sleep routine questions, insomnia & narcolepsy, treatments, cognitive behavioral therapy, sleep paralysis, legal cases, CBD oil, myths, his medical school journey, and more! All about sleep! This episode I talk to Dr. Paul Teman, a Board Certified Sleep Specialist who treats patients with sleep disorders including obstructive sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, parasomnias, insomnia etc. We dove right into typical stories,medical,humour,sleep,sleep disorders,insomnia,narcolepsy,sleep paralysis,CBD oil,deep sleep,REM,doctor Yes 13 13 What is Ulcerative Colitis? full b5c2c5e3-2ea8-49aa-8476-70808dae59e4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c98b50d7 Fri, 03 Jan 2020 04:00:00 -0700 Nina Kalfic Nina Kalfic 1706 This episode deals with the challenges and complications of living with Ulcerative Colitis (UC). My guest, Dallas, has been living with UC since she was 13. We discuss how she navigates her day to day life and what it's like to live with an invisible illness (and lots of poop). Join us and learn more about the disease so we can spread awareness! This episode deals with the challenges and complications of living with Ulcerative Colitis (UC). My guest, Dallas, has been living with UC since she was 13. We discuss how she navigates her day to day life and what it's like to live with an invisible illn stories, storytelling, disease, ulcerative colitis, bowels, invisible illness, Yes 12 12 Military Talk full e72d0544-fd75-4927-b9bf-cdec337854d8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a41a660d Mon, 23 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Nina Kalfic Nina Kalfic 1769 What's it really like to be in the Canadian Army? Join me and "Corporal Whisky" discuss his personal experiences on the field, what made him want to enroll, missions, favorite memories, media portrayal and lots more! What's it really like to be in the Canadian Army? Join me and "Corporal Whisky" discuss his personal experiences on the field, what made him want to enroll, missions, favorite memories, media portrayal and lots more! story, storytelling, army, canada, military Yes 11 11 Saving and Investing with Kenton Shouldice full 2546d4dc-5274-4d4b-a92c-e59d465366ff https://share.transistor.fm/s/8b4ea1bf Mon, 28 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -0600 Nina Kalfic Nina Kalfic 1614 Money money money! In this episode I talk to entrepreneur and CEO of Shouldice Wealth, Kenton Shouldice. We talk about the basics of investing, why its important, mutual funds, bitcoin, common misconceptions, his children's book, and his overall journey as an entrepreneur! Sit back and take a dive with us into the financial world. Money money money! In this episode I talk to entrepreneur and CEO of Shouldice Wealth, Kenton Shouldice. We talk about the basics of investing, why its important, mutual funds, bitcoin, common misconceptions, his children's book, and his overall journey a stories, storytelling, finance, investing, saving, money, cash, bitcoin, mutual funds, entrepreneur, business owner Yes 10 10 Let's Learn About OCD and Anxiety full ad0bd533-2e3d-47c1-9261-cac28b15ddca https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1038333 Tue, 15 Oct 2019 23:00:00 -0600 Nina Kalfic Nina Kalfic 3208 What better week to talk about OCD and Anxiety than on OCD Awareness week!? Join me on this episode as I talk to Dr. Felicity Sapp, a Registered Clinical Psychologist and Canadian Accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapist. We take a deep dive into OCD, the different types, levels of severity, misconceptions, intrusive thoughts and compulsions, career advice, and more. What better week to talk about OCD and Anxiety than on OCD Awareness week!? Join me on this episode as I talk to Dr. Felicity Sapp, a Registered Clinical Psychologist and Canadian Accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapist. We take a deep dive into OCD, the stories, OCD, ocdawareness, ocdawarenessweek, mentalillness, mentalhealth No 9 9 The Journey of an Olympian full e0b3f523-9e90-4594-88ca-72a024148400 https://share.transistor.fm/s/05a08d24 Wed, 11 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -0600 Nina Kalfic Nina Kalfic 2580 Join me on Episode 9 as I get into the mind of an Olympic athlete. Jessica Zelinka is a Canadian heptathlete and 100 m hurdler. She's a 2 time Olympian and has competed throughout the years winning many many awards and medals. Throughout the episode we talk about the struggles she's faced, her training, competing after giving birth, identity, doping in the industry & much more. Join me on Episode 9 as I get into the mind of an Olympic athlete. Jessica Zelinka is a Canadian heptathlete and 100 m hurdler. She's a 2 time Olympian and has competed throughout the years winning many many awards and medals. Throughout the episode we ta stories, storytelling, olympic, olympics, athlete, hurdler, track, journey Yes 8 8 Let's Talk About Multiple Sclerosis full fc63c512-69c5-439b-8ad5-34e74c0e1fa6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e958437e Fri, 23 Aug 2019 07:00:00 -0600 Nina Kalfic Nina Kalfic 2415 Erin was recently diagnosed with MS (Multiple Sclerosis) and is here to talk about her journey since being diagnosed. We dive into the symptoms, treatments, stereotypes, and what her life is like today. Whether you already know a ton about MS, or know nothing - this episode is both educational and super interesting. Erin was recently diagnosed with MS (Multiple Sclerosis) and is here to talk about her journey since being diagnosed. We dive into the symptoms, treatments, stereotypes, and what her life is like today. Whether you already know a ton about MS, or know not stories, storytelling, yyc, calgary, ms, multiple sclerosis, disease, medical, treatment Yes 7 7 The Comedian Tales full 86c5a3fd-0f08-4d13-b362-39a734554934 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7648c992 Tue, 13 Aug 2019 08:00:00 -0600 Nina Kalfic Nina Kalfic 2795 The Tales of a Comedian! Marcus Ryan is an Award-Winning Comedian from Australia. He's traveled the world and performed in over 43 countries. In this episode we talk about the Comedy Industry, annoying stereotypes, lifestyle, repeating jokes, and the truth about some of the big comedians in the industry. Join us as we dive into the reality of what it's really like to be a comedian. The Tales of a Comedian! Marcus Ryan is an Award-Winning Comedian from Australia. He's traveled the world and performed in over 43 countries. In this episode we talk about the Comedy Industry, annoying stereotypes, lifestyle, repeating jokes, and the trut stories, storytelling, comedian, comedy, hilarious, jokes, standup, stand up, Yes 6 6 Former Police Officer turned Astrologer full 72a34038-d78e-445a-b7da-b14b82912b56 https://share.transistor.fm/s/618f08bb Mon, 05 Aug 2019 09:00:00 -0600 Nina Kalfic Nina Kalfic 2268 Peggy Lynch was a Police Officer and head of the Domestic Abuse Unit with the Calgary Police for over 26 years. Post retirement, she began her career as an Astrologer. We discuss the crazy cases that have always stuck with her, statistics in the police force and of course - what 'mercury in retrograde' really means. Join us for an interesting chat about her experiences! Peggy Lynch was a Police Officer and head of the Domestic Abuse Unit with the Calgary Police for over 26 years. Post retirement, she began her career as an Astrologer. We discuss the crazy cases that have always stuck with her, statistics in the police fo stories, storytelling, police, police force, astrology, zodiak, Yes 5 5 Life of a Medium/Psychic full ef59f5ce-62e6-4ffc-b4d7-54c4f5135a10 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad6e610c Tue, 09 Jul 2019 10:00:00 -0600 Nina Kalfic Nina Kalfic 2508 Rhona Beaumont has been practicing as a Medium, Medical inituitive, Psychic and Healer for over 15 years. Her services are aimed at helping people find their true life purpose, while channeling spirit and energy healing. In this episode we discuss the moment she realized she was psychic, funny spirit stories, common misconceptions, and her overall spiritual journey. Whether you're a believer or a skeptic, Rhona provides really good insight into this 'world' and how it's impacted her life. Rhona Beaumont has been practicing as a Medium, Medical inituitive, Psychic and Healer for over 15 years. Her services are aimed at helping people find their true life purpose, while channeling spirit and energy healing. In this episode we discuss the mom stories, medium, psychic, healer, intuitive, yyc, tale, Yes 4 4 Let's Talk Law full 96d357bb-1967-4b21-a567-8cfc4c6697d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d98cba73 Tue, 25 Jun 2019 10:00:00 -0600 Nina Kalfic Nina Kalfic 4194 The Honorable Bonnie Rawlins was a former judge of the Court of Queens Bench for almost 30 years! During the episode we talk about her journey with law, advice for students, crazy cases shes overseen, the key differences between the Canadian and U.S systems, Ethics, Harvey Specter (of course), and lots more! Join us for an hour of Bonnie discussing her life and the decisions that led her to where she is now. The Honorable Bonnie Rawlins was a former judge of the Court of Queens Bench for almost 30 years! During the episode we talk about her journey with law, advice for students, crazy cases shes overseen, the key differences between the Canadian and U.S syste law, judge, justice, lawyer, court, advice, cases, law school, story, storytelling Yes 3 3 Living with Schizophrenia full 8aa84807-1ec6-4caf-a858-9819020b8a9c https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba18b1a4 Wed, 29 May 2019 14:00:00 -0600 Nina Kalfic Nina Kalfic 3021 James has been living with Schizophrenia for almost a decade. We dive into how and when it all began, hallucinations, treatment, major misconceptions in society, and where he is today. Join us on his journey to discovering what it's really like to live with Schizophrenia! James has been living with Schizophrenia for almost a decade. We dive into how and when it all began, hallucinations, treatment, major misconceptions in society, and where he is today. Join us on his journey to discovering what it's really like to live wi schizophrenia, mental illness, mental health, story, storytelling, stories, yyc, calgary, misconceptions, society Yes 2 2 Tales from a flight attendant full bc51ba69-0124-45da-a7ae-c5a799ba2d1f https://share.transistor.fm/s/91e57616 Mon, 20 May 2019 21:00:00 -0600 Nina Kalfic Nina Kalfic 1604 Sophia is a flight attendant that works at a large North American airline. Throughout the episode we discuss what it's like to work in the industry, the employment process, tips, myths and more! Join us for a fun and pretty "fly" time. Sophia is a flight attendant that works at a large North American airline. Throughout the episode we discuss what it's like to work in the industry, the employment process, tips, myths and more! Join us for a fun and pretty "fly" time. stories, storytelling, humour, flying, flight, flight attendant, myths, calgary No 1 1 The Bar Bachelor YYC full d7ae436b-6a16-4051-9b96-c533d21c35b7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9d20757e Mon, 06 May 2019 18:00:00 -0600 Nina Kalfic Nina Kalfic 1571 The Bar Bachelor YYC is a mock-Bachelor show that took place at a local bar in Calgary. One man - 5 girls. Who got the final rose, how did it all begin, and whats next? These are all questions that will be answered in the episode, along with more details! The Bar Bachelor YYC is a mock-Bachelor show that took place at a local bar in Calgary. One man - 5 girls. Who got the final rose, how did it all begin, and whats next? These are all questions that will be answered in the episode, along with more details! stories, storytelling, humour, funny, culture, apple, love, adventure, skills, learning Yes