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In this deeply moving episode, host Rebecca Foster sits down with Kim Ritchie—cofounder of the National Overdose Response Service (NORS), social worker, advocate, and Community Champion award recipient.

From 15 years on the streets of Hamilton to leading one of Canada’s most impactful harm-reduction initiatives, Kim’s story is one of resilience, truth, and purpose. Her lived experience has helped shape a service that has supported over 20,000 calls and saved hundreds of lives.

This conversation goes beyond the headlines, diving into the reality of Canada’s overdose crisis, the power of peer-based support, and why stigma and outdated systems continue to fail people, while highlighting how compassion and community can truly save lives.

This episode is raw, eye-opening, and necessary—it challenges how we think about addiction, care, and responsibility, and reminds us that behind every statistic is a human being.

Available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Substack!

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In this episode of From That Come This, host Rebecca Foster sits down with Maureen Wilson, Hamilton City Councillor, Ward 1, for a powerful and deeply personal conversation on leadership, motherhood, resilience, and what it really means to show up—at 120%.

From navigating life’s early challenges to shaping the future of Hamilton, Maureen shares the moments that defined her path—and the mindset that continues to guide her forward.

This episode is a reminder that strength isn’t perfection… it’s persistence.

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In this episode, host Rebecca Foster sits down with a guest whose story is anything but ordinary.

Emily O’Brien, founder and CEO of Comeback Snacks, shares her powerful and unconventional journey. Born and raised in Hamilton, Emily’s path to entrepreneurship took a turn few could imagine. After being convicted for smuggling cocaine and serving time in prison, she emerged with a completely new perspective—and a business that reflects it.

Her story is raw, real, and deeply compelling.

While Emily has shared parts of her journey before, this conversation goes deeper. Rebecca brings a thoughtful and candid approach, asking not just about the headlines, but about the personal growth, the challenges, and the mindset it took to turn a difficult past into a meaningful future.

This episode is about accountability, resilience, and what it truly means to make a comeback.

If you’re looking for a story that will challenge you, inspire you, and stay with you long after it ends—this is one you don’t want to miss.

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In this powerful episode of From That Comes This, host Rebecca Foster sits down with Manny Maciel to share a story of resilience, purpose, and unwavering love.

At 70 years young, Manny has set out to walk 70 kilometers in a single day on May 16, 2026, in support of Alzheimer’s awareness and research, with a goal of raising $50,000.

This isn’t just a physical challenge. It’s deeply personal. Manny opens up about the connection behind his mission and how it has fueled his commitment to take on something extraordinary. His journey is a reminder that even as memories fade, the love we carry for those affected by Alzheimer’s never does.

Together, Rebecca and Manny also shed light on the growing impact of Alzheimer’s disease in Canada, where hundreds of thousands are currently living with it and that number continues to rise. This episode brings both awareness and heart, highlighting the importance of action, advocacy, and community support.

Manny Maciel is walking for memories—and for every family touched by this disease.

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https://www.gofundme.com/f/walking-for-memory-70-k-at-70?attribution_id=sl:20674370-63c5-4cf1-a383-b21e1df9dcbb&ts=1768163203&utm_campaign=natman_sharesheet_dash&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

For more information about this disease, please visit The Alzheimer’s Society: https://alzda.ca

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Host Rebecca Foster sits down with an inspiring community builder, entrepreneur, and changemaker — Lohifa Pogoson Acker.

An award-winning leader based in Hamilton, Lohifa is the founder of LoDidThat, where she blends cultural heritage with modern hairstyling to celebrate diversity and textured hair artistry. Born in Lagos, Nigeria and raised across multiple continents, her global experiences shaped her deep commitment to cross-cultural understanding, service, and inclusion.

With an academic background in neuroscience and health systems, Lohifa previously worked in international development before turning her focus to entrepreneurship and local impact. She later founded Excel In Style, a non-profit initiative dedicated to empowering Black and racialized youth through education, hair care, and community support — organizing large-scale events that have provided free haircuts and styling to hundreds of young people.

Her leadership extends across Hamilton’s civic and business communities. She serves on the boards of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, the Hamilton Foundation for Student Success, and The Hamilton Club, and contributes to the YWCA Hamilton Philanthropy and Communications Committee.

Recognized with honours including Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2020), the Order of Hamilton (2023), and the King Charles III Coronation Medal (2025), Lohifa continues to champion youth development, wellness, and inclusive growth — leading with vision, heart, and purpose.

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Host Rebecca Foster sits down with Marleen Filimon, trauma therapist and founder of Private Matters Psychotherapy in Burlington, for a powerful conversation about identity, loss, and the quiet resilience that shapes who we become.

Marleen’s childhood was marked by constant movement across continents, from the Netherlands to West Africa and the Middle East — experiences that deeply shaped her understanding of belonging and safety. That path eventually led her to serve on the front lines of global trauma as a counsellor with the United Nations in Haiti, and today, her work is grounded in a nervous-system-informed approach to healing trauma, anxiety, and grief.

In this episode, we explore how pain, when understood and supported, doesn’t have to define us, it can inform our purpose.

Available now on Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts!

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Some stories go far deeper than what we see on the surface, and this one is special.

On this episode of From That Comes This, host Rebecca Foster sits down with someone she’s known and admired for years: Clint O’Neil, better known (and loved) as Bubba.

A familiar and trusted voice in Canadian sports broadcasting, Bubba is best known for his work at CHCH Television, but his impact goes far beyond the screen.

This conversation dives into the moments that shaped him, the resilience behind the career, and the heart behind the storyteller. From local sports coverage to becoming a respected presence in television and radio, Bubba’s journey is built on community, authenticity, and the belief that every experience - on air and off - leads somewhere meaningful.

It’s real. It’s reflective. And it’s about much more than sports.

A story about growth, purpose, and what happens beyond the highlight reel.

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In this episode, host Rebecca Foster sits down with Tyler Brown, a recovering alcoholic and entrepreneur who truly believes in the power of second chances.

Tyler shares his personal journey of recovery and how it inspired him to create Second Shot Boutique in downtown Burlington - a business that brings together his passions for premium non-alcoholic beverages and a golf lifestyle boutique, while fostering connection, community, and support.

His story is one of resilience, self-awareness, and turning lived experience into purpose.

This conversation is an honest and hopeful reminder that growth can come from hard chapters - and that rebuilding your life can also mean building something that helps others feel seen, supported, and included.

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If you are struggling, there are many resources to assist…

Government of Canada:

https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-use/get-help-with-substance-use.htmlAlcoholics Anonymous (International)https://www.aa.org/

Alcoholics Anonymous Hamilton:https://www.aahamilton.org/

CAMH: The Centre for Addiction and Mental Healthhttps://www.camh.ca/

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On this episode of From That Comes This, host Rebecca Foster sits down with Tree Ryde, Director of the Burlington Hypnosis Centre, for a powerful conversation about the subconscious mind and the changes that become possible when we learn to work with it - not against it.

Tree shares how hypnosis and Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) can help people manage stress, build confidence, break habits, and create meaningful, lasting change. From reframing limiting beliefs to navigating major life transitions, this episode explores safe, natural, and empowering tools for personal growth.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or held back by patterns you can’t explain, this conversation offers insight, clarity, and hope - showing how unlocking your mind can unlock your true potential.

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This episode is a little different, and a lot more personal.

In Episode 15 of From That Comes This, Rebecca, Kyle, Coen, Avery, and Lexie gather around the living room for a Fosky Family Special, sharing stories, laughs, and memories from holidays past. From nostalgic Christmas moments and Hanukkah traditions to favourite holiday movies and the little things that made each season memorable, this conversation is warm, honest, and full of heart.

It’s less about business and more about family, reflection, and the moments that shape us — the kind of episode that feels like sitting in the room with us.

If you love holiday traditions, family stories, and a bit of real-life chaos mixed with laughter, this one’s for you. 🎬✨

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