On this episode: Devon J Hall, Founder/Creator of Loud Mouth Brown Girl, comes on to share her experiences and story on mental health, trauma and healing. *There is a trigger warning on this episode for S/A*.  We talk about how and why she started Loud Mouth Brown Girl, her writing, her experiences of racism, abuse, violence and trauma, how she has healing, cannabis and more.

Learn more about Loud Mouth Brown Girl and check out some of her work: https://loudmouthbrowngirl.com/ 

Twitter: @LoudMthBrownGrl

On this episode: Leslie Mott a Grades 4 & 5 Teacher of over 25 years in the Ottawa area, comes on to share her experience on what schools and teaching in a pandemic has been like. We talk about the struggles of kids, parents and teachers, the transition into virtual learning, the safety of schools, learning loss & delay, the mental health of teachers, what the future might look like and more!

On this episode: Kasia Szyszkowicz, a Mental Health Researcher and PhD candidate at the Integrated Program in Neuroscience at McGill University & Canadian Institutes of Health Research, comes on to share some of her research into how stress and other social factors play a role in overall health, mental health and more. We talk about what she studies, how specific stressors in life impact us in a biological and neurological way based on her research, things she's learned through her time researching, intergenerational trauma and the impact it has, how you can help someone in crisis and more!

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Twitter: @JKasiaSz

On this episode: Dr. Cheryl MacDonald, Assoc. Director, Outreach at the SMU Centre for the Study of Sport & Health and a MA Student at the University of New Brunswick (student-athlete dev), comes on to share some of her research surrounding inclusion in hockey and how it lead to her new path. We talk about her research in LGBTQ+ inclusion in hockey, toxic masculinity, hockey culture, how her work lead to burn out, her resulting transition of her career, her mental health story and more!

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Twitter: @drcherylmac

Instagram: @drcherylmac

On this episode: Brandon Peacock, Founder of Hit the Ground Running Canada, comes on to share his traumatic story of being shot and how that lead him to starting an organization to help trauma survivors. We talk about the incident, the physical and mental recovery, how his support system and mindset helped get him through, how running and purpose inspired his path forward, why he decided to create Hit the Ground Running, what he hopes to achieve and more!

Learn more about Hit the Ground Running Canada and support them: https://www.htgrcanada.com/

Follow them on Social Media: 

Instagram: @htgrcanada & @peacock_brandon

On this episode: Erica Deutschman, a Canadian Actress and Writer, comes on to talk about her new show on Popternative, 'Cross Rhodes'. We talk about what goes into the main character, Erica Rhodes, the inspiration for the character and the show, her process of writing, storytelling, Canadian television and more!

Watch Cross Rhodes on Popternative's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfO9OO83GmE

Follow Erica on Instagram: @ericadeutschman

On this episode: Jim Martin, Creator and Founder of The Unusual Buddha, comes on to talk about the basics of Buddhism and his unique approach to spirituality. We talk about why Buddhism appealed to him and how he got started in the practice, his unique approach to the philosophy, some of the basics to the religion, meditation, how the Buddhist values are applied to a regular life and more!

Learn more about The Unusual Buddah: https://theunusualbuddha.com/

Follow them on Social Media: 

Twitter: @notthebuddha

Instagram: @theunusualbuddha

Facebook: @theunusualbuddha

On this episode: Amanda Bernardo, an Unsinkable Community Champion, Mental Health Speaker & Advocate, and a Writer & Author at Little Voice Books, comes on to share her mental health story. We talk about her struggles with anxiety, diagnosis of endometriosis, efforts to become a mother and the mental health toll it took. We also talk about her work. mental health advocacy, social media and more! 

Learn more about Amanda: https://amandabernardo.ca/

Follow Amanda on Social Media: 

Twitter: @amandabernardo / @LittleVBooks

Instagram: @byamandabernardo

On this episode: Dr. Ashley Perkins, a Mental Health Advocate, Co-Founder of We Matter Too Inc., Pharmacist and TEDx Speaker, comes on to talk about her mental health story. We talk about her struggles growing up, her diagnosis of ADHD & Agoraphobia, getting help, becoming an advocate, why she decided to start her own organization and more!

Learn more about We Matter Too Inc: https://www.wemattertoo.org/

Follow Ashley on Social Media: 

Twitter: @BecauseIMatter / @wemattertooinc

Instagram: @wemattertooinc / @aperkins0

On this episode: Summar Bourada, an Advocate and Founder/Owner of Gldn Girl, comes on to talk about her diagnosis, treatment and experience living with endometriosis! We talk about what endo's pain and other symptoms are like, the difficulty of being diagnosed, limited treatment options, how it affects her and other women's lives, why she founded Gldn Girl, the response so far and more!

Learn more about Gldn Grl and shop: https://gldngrl.ca/

$5 from every sale is donated.

Follow them on Instagram: @gldngrl.shop