Victoria based Dr. Jill Wiwcharuk speaks about her work as an influencer under the handle Streetdrjill. University of Saskatchewan PhD student Maryellen Gibson speaks about dogs, overdose, and naloxone.

Douglas King of Together Against Poverty and Carolina Ibarra of Pacifica Housing speak about evictions from supportive housing. Staff and residents at Boundary Supportive Housing in Nanaimo speak about the impact of the site during a 10th anniversary BBQ.

Erin Dej, associate professor in the department of criminology at Wilfrid Laurier University, speaks about helping develop a curriculum to teach Canadian highschool students about homelessness. That project was inspired by a documentary Dej worked on about homelessness in mid-sized Canadian cities. Tim Naimi, Director of the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research, speaks about […]

Bernie Pauly of the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research and the University of Victoria speaks about how the toxic drug crisis has unfolded over 10 years as a declared public health emergency. Also featuring the voices of Amanda Farrell-Low, Stephanie Harrington, and Sarah Lee.

Crackdown author Garth Mullins speaks about his experiences covering drug policy issues. Carleton University’s Holly Shannon talks problematic social media use. A trio of independent musicians from around coastal B.C. share perspectives on substance use in the context of work in the music industry.

VIU Postdoctoral Researcher Trevor Wideman and Walk With Me Operations Coordinator Christopher Hauschildt speak about the intersections between the toxic drug crisis, homelessness, and municipal governance. Frank Moher speaks about his show Boy Player, that tells the story of being orphaned in his youth and moving across the continent. It’s the third in a series […]

Nanaimo Area Network of Drug Users organizer Ann Livingston speaks about an upcoming author talk at Nanaimo’s Harbourfront library. The talk will see Crackdown podcast host Garth Mullins speak about his memoir, also titled Crackdown. Nurse and University of Victoria PhD student Jenise Finlay speaks about her research into people with chronic pain’s experiences of […]

Jordan Kawchuk speaks about his experiences with alcohol use disorder ahead of a free community event on the subject in Nanaimo, taking place March 25th at VIU’s Malaspina Theatre. University of Victoria psychology professor Colette Smart speaks about complex post traumatic stress disorder.

Independent musicians from around coastal B.C. speak about mental health in the industry, following on the heels of a report from music industry leadership consultancy Revelios that identified significant challenges faced by Canadians working in music. The episode features Revelios president and founder Catherine Harrison, as well as musicians Jeff Cancade AKA Devours, NEAVV, and […]

The Guardian’s Canada correspondent Leyland Cecco speaks about sharing his experiences with Tourette syndrome in a first person story for the paper. Nanaimo company Cueva Homes President Bill Xing speaks about looking to bring made in China prefabricated tiny homes to the Canadian market.