Francois Richer, professor in the department of psychology at the University of Quebec at Montreal, speaks about where our thoughts come from, the link between our thoughts and our emotions, and how we can use this information to be more conscious of our mental state. First broadcast April 07 2022.

Laura Misener, director of the department of Kinesiology at Western University, and a former university level gymnast, judge, and coach, speaks about the need for a cultural shift within gymnastics and other sports. First Broadcast April 07 2022.

Kiah Ellis-Durity speaks about a new online course by youth for youth on cannabis and mental health.  Ellis-Durity was the project facilitator for the course, which can be found at  cannabisandmentalhealth.ca First Broadcast March 31 2022.  

Dr. Elizabeth Mitchell, registered psychotherapist and certified music therapist discusses how music is used as a healing tool in clinical settings. Mitchell is also the coordinator of the bachelor’s of music therapy program at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo Ontario. First Broadcast March 31 2022.

Eris Nyx, co-founder of the Drug User Liberation Front (DULF), speaks about the Vancouver based organization, which tests and distributes heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine to drug users as a form of harm reduction. First Broadcast March 24 2022.

Sheila Malcolmson, British Columbia’s Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, discusses the province’s new complex care program, following the recent announcement that 100 complex care spaces would be coming to the Greater Victoria area. First Broadcast March 31 2022.

Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux and Steve Koptie discuss the concept of ‘Reconciliation Social Work’, which they have previously outlined in a paper of the same name. Wesley-Esquimaux is the chair for truth and reconciliation at Lakehead University and chair of the governing circle for the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation in Winnipeg. Koptie is a […]

Megz Reynolds, executive director of the Do More Agriculture foundation, speaks about mental health within the world of agriculture. Also discussed is access to free mental health counselling for BC producers and their families. More information on that initiative can be found here: https://www.domore.ag/bc-support First Broadcast March 17 2022.

Dr. Daniel Chorney, Clinical Child Psychologist, discusses Anxiety Canada’s “Caretoons” – short cartoons to teach kids and youth about anxiety. The conversation also touches on social anxiety: what it is, what the signs are, when it might be something to seek help with, and how to do that. First Broadcast March 17 2022.

Ashley Clarke, coordinator of “Older Adults Eating Well Together” discusses the program put on by Nanaimo Foodshare. First Broadcast March 10 2022. More information on the program can be found here: https://nanaimofoodshare.ca/campaign/older-adults-eating-well-together/