Meet Elaine Alec

wáy x̌ast sx̌əlx̌ʕált

My name is telxnitkw, it translates into “Standing by Water” and was given to me on the day I was born. I am Syilx and Secwepemc although I also have roots with the Colville and Nez Perce nations.

Elaine Alec (she/her) is an author, political advisor, women’s advocate and spiritual thought leader and teacher and is a direct descendant of hereditary chiefs, Pelkamulaxw and Soorimpt.

For over two decades, Elaine has been leading expert in Indigenous community planning, health advocacy and creating safe spaces utilizing Indigenous approaches and ceremony. She is the author of “Calling My Spirit Back” a book which links an extremely personal examination of lived experience to a much broader overview of serious national sociological concerns, accompanied by tangible steps to approach them.

Alec was a founding member of the Comprehensive Community Planning Mentorship Initiative in British Columbia. She is a founding partner at Alderhill Planning Inc. and is a regular speaker at conferences and workshops on the topic of Indigenous planning, governance, healing and trauma informed approaches in planning.

She is involved in the Sexual Harassment, Advice, Response and Prevention for Work Places Advisory Committee, a board member with the Canadian Centre of Policy Alternatives (CCPA-BC) and recently completed a 3-year term as the Union of BC Indian Chiefs Women’s Representative where she advocated for Indigenous women and girls safety through facilitating safe spaces to plan and drive policy change at various levels of government.

Elaine resides in Kamloops, British Columbia with her husband Ryan Day and is the proud mom of Kyle Maxakn Alec, Phoenix Maxaknitkw Alec and Teslin Pelkamulaxw Alec.

Calling My Spirit Back is an exceptional piece of Canadian writing by an Indigenous author that addresses our particular period in Canadian history when the conversations about systemic racism and abuse of women and the historical and ongoing trauma of our First Nations are finally starting to resonate beyond their typical boundaries.

This book is welcome and much needed contribution to that dialogue, not only in its vivid details but in its approach to healing.

It is a truly moving work that links an extremely personal examination of lived experience – told with startling honest and precision – to a much broader overview of serious national sociological concerns, accompanied by tangible steps to create spaces for diversity and inclusion based on Indigenous knowledge and teachings.

Her honesty is authentic and at times heartbreaking and her candor regarding the ownership of her own failings as she faces her challenges is rare and vivid.

Calling My Spirit Back is Elaine’s first book. She is a partner and owner with Alderhill Planning Inc. and works with Indigenous communities across Canada to promote healing in planning, governance and.

Elaine shares much of her work on her YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/elainealec and her website www.elainealec.com and her social media accounts www.instagram.com/elaine_alec_writer_speaker and www.facebook.com/elainemackensiealec

Calling My Spirit Back is published by Tellwell Talent (June 27 2020)

Available: www.elainelaec.com. Amazon, Kindle, Indiebound, Indigo Chapters, Rakuten Kobo, Smashwords, Apple Books

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is dedicated to all the MOVERS in the world. In this episode we discuss the foundation M.O.V.E. (Motivation Opportunity Vision Entertainment), WEPA (We Engage in Prevention Awareness), Groundswell Group, and WEPA on the M.O.V.E. We also cover topics on Sobriety, Harm Reduction, Mental Health, Therapy, and Healing.

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This episode features Nicole Javanna Johnson the Founder of M.O.V.E., and Marissa O’Brien the Program Coordinator of WEPA on the M.O.V.E.

M.O.V.E.

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WEPA ON THE M.O.V.E.

Groundswell Group

https://www.groundswellgroup.org/our-work

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Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. Today’s guest is Kate Russell, author of "Down the Rabbit Hole: A Memoir of Abuse, Addiction and Recovery."  Kate has volunteered to tell her story in hopes to help other people in Recovery. In this episode, you will find a clip from her book and insights on Kate’s journey. Please enjoy. For more information on Kate Russell see links below. 

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Kate Russell

Book Link-

"Down the Rabbit Hole: A Memoir of Abuse, Addiction and Recovery" - Amazon "Down the Rabbit Hole" - https://www.amazon.com/Down-Rabbit-Hole-Addiction-Recovery-ebook/dp/B08785R8S6

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The tale of an abused child of alcoholics, who becomes an addict herself, then gets sober.  Kate’s story is especially relevant now as many have become more reliant on alcohol and marijuana as a coping mechanism since the start of the quarantine (just take, for example, alcohol delivery services has quadrupled revenue stream since March). Now that our mandated isolation period is ending, those who've over-imbibed for the past three months are finding themselves struggling to cut back. "Down the Rabbit Hole: A Memoir of Abuse, Addiction and Recovery" details the solution, necessary to those who may be too scared to ask for help. 

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Contact Kate: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendakatepartello/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brenda.partello/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrendaKate Blog: https://www.katerussellauthor.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCma1Vwbvd3qjwjqi29K1xRA

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Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast and Vol. 8 of Sober is Dope Radio! This playlist is dedicated to my college the State University of New York at Farmingdale. Shout out to Anief, Yemi, Paul, Josh, Laurie, and the Whole Student Government family. Shout to Dewey Hall, Lehman Hall, Smith Hall, and Hughes Hall. Special Shout out to the whole campus. We had a ball. ❤️❤️

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Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode attempts to break the myth that drinking alcohol or using drugs makes sex a better experience. This applies to both men and women. This episode puts a strong emphasis on men, but this is intended for everyone. There is growing empirical data that supports the negative effects that drugs has on the body and sexual health. Alcohol is the leading cause of sexual dysfunction in men. Please enjoy, and if you are on the fence about sobriety due to the false myth that intoxicated sex is better, then this episode is for you.

Prevalence of sexual dysfunction in male subjects with alcohol dependence

by US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2917074/

Sexual Dysfunction in Women With Alcohol Dependence Syndrome: A Study From India

by PUB MED

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Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is inspired by a lecture from Dr. Eric Berg about The Best Foods for a Recovering Alcoholic. This episode is extremely informative. For more information from Dr. Eric Berg, see links below. Enjoy

The Best Foods for a Recovering Alcoholic

https://youtu.be/T4qLZzjIq-k

Are you a recovering alcoholic? This may really help. 

Find Out More at drberg.com:  http://bit.ly/2RFX7p3

Intermittent Fasting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dHcT...

Prolonged Fasting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX_kg...

Timestamps 

0:06 What health issues are a recovering alcoholic dealing with?

0:18 The best foods for a recovering alcoholic

3:13 Intermittent fasting and periodic fasting 

4:04 Kombucha tea

4:35 Taking it to the next level

In this lecture, we’re going to talk about the best foods for a recovering alcoholic. 

What health issues are a recovering alcoholic most likely dealing with?

• Liver damage 

• Inflammation

• Cirrhosis 

• Nutritional deficiencies 

The best foods for a recovering alcoholic:

1. Cruciferous vegetables 

2. Shellfish 

3. Sunflower seeds/nutritional yeast 

4. Fish—omega 3 fatty acids

5. Large salads 

A recovering alcoholic should also try doing intermittent fasting (1-2 meals a day) as well as periodic fasting. You want to do intermittent fasting to create autophagy, which will clean up old damaged proteins and turn them into healthy new amino acids. This happens roughly around 18 hours a day of fasting. Periodic fasting will also help speed up your results. 

Kombucha tea is a really good substitute for beer or wine. Just be sure it’s the one with the lowest amount of sugar. It’s similar to alcohol in that it can help you feel more relaxed and calm. It does have a very small amount of alcohol, but it’s an insignificant amount that should not cause problems. 

If you're a recovering alcoholic and you want to take this to the next level, you may want to try these nutrients:

• Cysteine 

• Glycine 

• Glutamine 

• NAC

• Vitamin C

• Zinc 

• B-vitamins

• Milk thistle 

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:

Dr. Berg, 53 years of age is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of The New Body Type Guide and other books published by KB Publishing. He has taught students nutrition as an adjunct professor at Howard University. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Follow us on FACEBOOK: https://fb.me/DrEricBerg

Send a Message to his team: m.me/DrEricBerg

ABOUT DR. BERG: http://bit.ly/2M6bIYS

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode talks about how to lower the stress hormone “Cortisol”. This episode is inspired by Dr. Eric Berg.

Dr. Berg

Not sure how to lower cortisol levels? Watch this short video to find out. https://youtu.be/L2fKo_dbXS0

Find Out More at drberg.com:  https://www.drberg.com/blog 

Timestamps:

0:00 What is cortisol?

0:34 How growth hormone affects cortisol

1:28 Insulin-like growth hormone and cortisol

2:27 How to lower cortisol with vitamin D

3:42 Why walking helps lower cortisol

3:52 How to lower cortisol with acupressure

4:07 Vital nutrients for regulating cortisol

In this lecture, we’re going to talk about how you can lower your cortisol. Cortisol is a destructive stress hormone. It makes a lot of belly fat and can cause problems throughout the body when your levels are too high.

There’s a lot of confusion about this hormone and how to lower cortisol—let me help clear up the confusion.

The adrenal glands are responsible for creating cortisol. Your adrenals are located in your abdomen right on top of your kidneys. The adrenals react to stress. That’s why cortisol is often referred to as the “stress hormone.”

As you age, the hormone that keeps cortisol in check begins to decline. This hormone is called growth hormone (GH). This allows your cortisol levels to skyrocket. The key is to help increase your growth hormone naturally. The best way to do this is to get good sleep or get more sleep.

Insulin-like growth hormone (IGF) is very similar to growth hormone. This hormone can help regulate your cortisol level. You can increase this hormone by fasting and getting plenty of sleep.

Vitamin D and sunlight can also help lower your cortisol levels. You need regular sun exposure to get plenty of vitamin D.

Walking helps reduce your stress levels, which can lower your cortisol. I recommend walking daily.

You can do acupressure to help pull stress out of the body.

And finally, potassium, vitamin B1, and calcium and fantastic nutrients for regulating cortisol.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:

Dr. Berg, 53 years of age is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of The New Body Type Guide and other books published by KB Publishing. He has taught students nutrition as an adjunct professor at Howard University. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

DR. BERG'S SHOP: http://shop.drberg.com/

Follow us on FACEBOOK: fb.me/DrEricBerg

Send a Message to his team: m.me/DrEricBerg

ABOUT DR. BERG: https://www.drberg.com/dr-eric-berg/