RABBIT HOLES
AN EIHQ BLOG
Curiosity doesn’t move in straight lines—and neither do we. This is where we dig deeper.
Here, you’ll find show notes from The Good Think podcast, along with expanded reflections, deep-dive articles, and thoughtful tangents inspired by each episode. These aren’t quick takes or clickbait lists. They’re explorations—designed to unpack complexity, challenge assumptions, and give you the historical, economic, emotional, and human context that most conversations skip.
We’re not here to tell you what to think. We’re here to help you think better—with clarity, nuance, and confidence.
Because when the inputs are better, the outcomes are too.
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Episode 57 | The Good Think
Food banks are often seen as a symbol of community kindness—neighbors helping neighbors in times of hardship. But what if that generosity also conceals a deeper issue? In Episode 57 of The Good Think, Dr. Denaige McDonnell explores the food bank paradox: how a system bui...
Ever feel like you're drifting through life as if you’re a small boat on a vast ocean, pushed around by currents and winds you can’t control? One week, a wave of work deadlines knocks you off balance; the next, family obligations pull you in a direction you never planned to go. It's not necessarily ...
Episode 56 | The Good Think
The word patriarchy evokes strong reactions—some rooted in history, others in daily life. But what if the problem isn’t just the system itself, but the confusion around what we even mean by it? In Episode 56 of The Good Think, Dr. Denaige McDonnell unpacks the patriar
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Every day, countless acts of care and empathy go unnoticed. Consider a restaurant server who smiles through a rude customer’s tirade, or a mom who soothes a toddler’s tantrum when dad feels overwhelmed. Or think of the friend who always listens and comforts others, and the colleague who ease tension...
In June 2024, the Government of Canada announced that open-net pen salmon farming will be banned in British Columbia coastal waters by 2029 [1].
The decision — framed as responsible, realistic, and achievable — was celebrated by conservationists and First Nations who have spent decades warning th...
Emotional intelligence (EI) has been one of the most influential concepts in psychology and leadership for more than three decades. Daniel Goleman’s framework, building on the research of Mayer and Salovey, gave us four clear pillars: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationsh...
If you’ve ever walked into a room and immediately sensed the tension—or found yourself reacting before you even knew why—you’ve encountered emotional intelligence in action.
At its core, emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognize and understand emotions—both our own and those of o...