Watch Beverly Thomson, Marci Ien, and Jeff Hutcheson on CANADA AM, weekdays beginning at 6 a.m. ET on CTV and CTV News Channel. VisitCANADA AM online at www.canadaam.ctv.ca for full episodes, top stories,CANADA AM extras, daily show info, featured recipes, book reviews, and contributor gift ideas.Monday, March 25
• SCIENCE OF FRIENDSHIP: Using an MRI, research from the University of Virginia reveals stunning evidence that the brain changes – on a physiological level – when people have strong support systems. Researcher Jim Coan shares the findings with CANADA AM.
• HOW TO TALK TO PEOPLE WHO ARE GRIEVING: Author John W. James explains the best way to help people through a difficult time and the top things that you should never say.
• GLUTEN-FREE NUTRITION: Can cutting out all products with gluten be dangerous? Professional writer, speaker, and sports nutritionist Jennifer Sygo visits CANADA AM to look the pros and cons of going Gluten-Free.
Tuesday, March 26
• CHARLES BRADLEY: James Brown impersonator turned 64-year-old recording artist, Charles Bradley, performs a soulful song from his upcoming sophomore record “Victim of Love”.
• RECYCLE AND REDESIGN: Sustainability expert Leigh Pearson showsCANADA AM viewers how to purge office clutter and create a sustainable space.
Wednesday, March 27
• QUEEN OF BAKING: Celebrity chef Anna Olson teaches CANADA AMviewers how to prepare tasty treats for the Easter holiday.
• THE PERFUME LOVER: Author Denyse Beaulieu joins CANADA AM to talk about her “smell-all” novel, The Perfume Lover: A Personal History of Scent, the story of how a one night love affair inspired a blossoming, sensuous perfume.
Thursday, March 28
• LOONEYSPOONS: Authors of the wildly popular cookbook, Looneyspoons, Janet and Great Podleski, stop by CANADA AM to share new recipes for making this year’s Easter brunch tastier and healthier than before.
• STEPHENIE MEYER: Author of the Twilight saga, Stephenie Meyer, chats with Marci Ien about her latest book-turned-film, The Host, and her plans for the future, including a possible sequel.
• BELLE STARR: The female fiddling trio, Belle Starr, performs some of their alt-country tunes on the CANADA AM Soundstage.
Friday, March 29
• BEST OF THE BUNCH: Spend Good Friday morning with CANADA AM as they recap the best interviews from the past few weeks; including Chris Hadfield, Michael Bolton, Josh Groban, and Michael Bublé.