Did you know poverty is much more than just an empty wallet? Relational poverty is often an invisible wound that disconnects us from God, ourselves and triggers many mental health challenges. 

In this episode Nicola Bartel, Executive Director of Mercy Canada, shares her over 25 year long journey of working with vulnerable women and discusses how Mercy Canada provides free mental health services to those in need of relational healing.

This conversation delves into the root causes behind issues like anxiety, eating disorders, and self-harm while offering hope through stories of transformation. Learn about Mercy Canada's innovative programs like "Emotions in You," "Boundaries," and "Keys to Freedom" that are helping people break cycles of trauma and build healthier relationships through counseling, residential programs, workshops and more. 

Whether you're wrestling with your own invisible struggles, supporting someone who is, or simply want to understand poverty's complex dimensions, this conversation offers a road map to wholeness that begins with connection.