From Here Forward

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Dark personalities: How to spot them and take back your power

October 13, 2026

Just in time for Halloween, Carol and Jeevan sit down with Dr. Leanne ten Brinke (PhD’12), associate professor of psychology at UBC Okanagan, director of the Truth and Trust Lab, and author of Poisonous People: How to Resist Them and Improve Your Life. Leanne breaks down what actually makes a dark personality, from psychopathy to the “dark tetrad” of Machiavellianism, narcissism, and sadism. She explains why these traits exist on a continuum that all of us sit somewhere along, and how her res...

Meet a UBC alum bringing a Canadian classic to the stage

September 24, 2026

UBC creative writing professor and award-winning playwright Anosh Irani (BFA’02, MFA’04) joins From Here Forward to talk about adapting Rohinton Mistry's Giller Prize-winning novel A Fine Balance for Toronto's Crow's Theatre. Anosh shares what "truthfulness" over faithfulness means in adaptation, how opening-night previews reshape a script, and how his UBC MFA years shaped his career as a novelist and playwright.Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:A Fine Balance TicketsLearn more ...

The Man in Motion on grit, grief, and going the distance

August 18, 2026

Four decades after the Man in Motion World Tour, Rick Hansen (BPE'86, LLD'87) joins Carol and Jeevan to talk about the journey that changed his life. Recently voted UBC's most famous alum, Rick opens up about the chaos of day one on tour, the grind of wheeling an ultramarathon a day for more than two years across 34 countries, and an illness that nearly ended things in Greece.He also reminisces about his friendship with Terry Fox, and traces how a rejection letter from UBC's Phys Ed program b...

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From Here Forward is hosted by Carol Eugene Park and Jeevan Sangha. Its publicly listed email is communications@alumniubc.ca. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for From Here Forward?

The publicly listed email for From Here Forward: communications@alumniubc.ca.

How many listeners does From Here Forward have?

Podseeker estimates From Here Forward reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for From Here Forward?

From Here Forward typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: UBC affiliation or alumni connection combined with recognized expertise, professional leadership, research credentials, a notable creative achievement, or a significant public-impact project. Common among recent guests: Academic or institutional leadership; Published research or specialized professional expertise; Major literary or creative recognition. Recent guests include Dr. Brodie Sakakibara, Loghan Paylor, and Michael White.

How hard is it to get booked on From Here Forward?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does From Here Forward cover?

Recent episodes cover Ubc Alumni, Higher Education, Research, Art, and Public Service. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.