Joanne Vrakas

Podcast host and journalist

Boston, USA

About Joanne

Joanne Vrakas is a journalist and podcast host known for her work on mental health and wellness issues affecting children. She has interviewed numerous experts in the field and has a strong following on social media. Joanne has a degree in journalism and has worked for several publications. She is also a mother and has a strong interest in parenting and child development. Joanne is active on Twitter and Instagram, where she shares her thoughts on mental health and parenting. She has a popular podcast called Weekends with Joanne Vrakas, where she discusses various topics related to mental health and wellness.

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Weekends with Joanne Vrakas

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What impact does violence in the news have on our brains?

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas•Mar 22, 2026•7:33•host

Guinness 101: How Ireland's best-known beer sets itself apart

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas•Mar 22, 2026•6:26•host

Joanne Vrakas

About Joanne

Associated Podcasts

Weekends with Joanne Vrakas

Connect

Recent Appearances

What impact does violence in the news have on our brains?

Guinness 101: How Ireland's best-known beer sets itself apart

Key Topics

From French bistro to rotisserie chicken: Here are some new Montreal restaurants to check out

Can vitamin C help with the common cold?

Canada's population shrank in 2025. What does it mean for the economy?

Dr. Soles: Is autism misdiagnosed in young girls?

Taking a look at the history behind Montreal's love of parades

Food Professor: Are Canadian wages keeping up with food inflation?

Nutrition: What are superfoods and how do they contribute to your health?

What is wine fraud and what do consumers need to know?

Dr. Labos: Is it possible to eat too many eggs?

This Montreal studio lets you play with puppies as they learn to socialize

Looking back at the sweet history behind Quebec's sugar shacks

Food Professor: The rise of the pyjama economy is changing the way we shop for groceries