Lin Wan, a design strategist and mother, joins Amy Creyer Percifield to discuss infertility, IVF, recurrent miscarriages, and the emotional toll of the journey to parenthood. Lin reflects on how adversity in childhood shaped how she envisions raising her son, and the two women dive into the societal pressures surrounding parenthood, including the the differences between raising children in Canada versus the U.S. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community support, the challenges of balancing personal and professional life, and the evolving definition of Canadian identity

Amy Creyer Percifield interviews Canadian political expert and government affairs consultant Stephanie Mitton about the multifaceted experiences of motherhood, career challenges, and cultural differences between the U.S. and Canada. They explore the impact of early motherhood on career trajectories, the complexities of childbirth experiences, and the societal pressures surrounding parenting choices. The conversation also delves into the importance of women in politics, the role of government support in childcare, and the evolving Canadian national identity in contrast to American values. Through personal anecdotes and insights, they highlight the significance of community, support systems, and the need for women's voices in shaping policies that affect families.

In this engaging conversation, Amy Creyer Percifield interviews her father, Rich Creyer, exploring his life journey, career experiences, and perspectives on parenting and culture. Rich shares insights from his early work in technology & finance, his transition to a successful career in headhunting, and the impact of the 2008 financial crisis on his professional life. The discussion also delves into the differences between American and Canadian healthcare, the challenges of modern parenting, and the influence of social media on children. Rich emphasizes the importance of common sense, responsibility, and the value of community in raising children, while reflecting on the evolving landscape of American values and culture.

In this intimate conversation, Amy Creyer Percifield interviews Teray, a TikToker, mother of two and autism influencer about her initially reluctant decision to raise her kids in Canada. Amy and Teray also discuss the culture that awaits Americans wanting relocate to Canada, while sharing their. own personal anecdotes that dimensionalize many of the benefits and challenges of moving north of the Canadian-US border.

In this intimate conversation between Amy and her mother, Dr. Betsy Howlett, the duo chat about parenting from an American perspective. While this episode is focused primarily on American culture and parenthood in the United States, Amy and her mom give her Canadian listeners a peek behind the border into how American parents manage issues like safety and classism in a nation famous for its gun culture and inequality.

In the debut episode of Raising Canadians, host Amy Creyer Percifield chats with her husband Ben Percifield about the challenges and opportunities of raising their son, Theo, in Canada.