I guest hosted Tapestry on CBC and got to talk about my two favourite things
“Stumps and Sadness, the Christa Couture story,” I said to producer Michelle Parise and we doubled with laughter.
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The first time on camera with my leg off — and at 8 months pregnant
I did a photoshoot near the end of my pregnancy last fall, not just to capture the moment but to try something for the first time — and to hopefully make a dent in poor representation of disabled bodies.
Two upcoming shows — and a baby!!
Yes, that photo is me and a brand new just-hours-old baby — MY baby, in fact, who came into the world in October.
How my name helped me back on stage
Since my thyroidectomy last year, I have not sang on stage. If I’m not a singer, what do I do?
10 great books about loss
I’m writing a book about loss. And as I write and research, I’ve been reading many other books about grief and also memoir in general.
My Musical Loves, The M Word, and Paper Indians on UnReserved
From the first ever song I remember being inspired by, to loss (as ever), to my new band name with Rosanna Deerchild.
Christa Couture on CBC’s The Candy Show: aka another CBC dream comes true
I love the CBC. I say it all the time, I know. And I LOVE my CBC broadcasters. The chance to meet Candy Palmater was a delight.
My Love for Dead Ladies
I’ve been telling everyone to read this book, including CBC’s The Next Chapter.