The KevOle Podcast

Let me start by asking you a question.

How much fun is your life?

At the end of the day, and not too sound morbid, but will people look back on your life, is the life you are living a life that is in your own definition, fulfilled . Let’s take this one step further. Is your life fun?

My guest today has put full focus on these two things.

He’s been an adventurer announcer, corporate speaker.and restaurant photographer.He also cycled from Summerland to Los Angeles. He did traffic reports on his bike. He interviewed Leslie Nielsen.Was the host/producer of the Morning Breakfast Show. And of course the author of the third book The Cycling Adventures of Coconut Head and Gramma Knows the F Word.


Ted Schredd’s third book, SmartAss Buddha – Get Inspired and Pass it On is about finding one’s inspiration and retaining that inspiration. SmartAss Buddha shows you how to instill your own systems for inspiration and make easy for readers to stay Spiritually Aroused.

Topics we cover include;

-Growing up.
-Inspiration
-Fun
-Kindness and Compassion.
-What he learned from his travels
-His writing
-The term Spiritually Aroused.

Ted is available for speaking gigs.

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It was October 15, 2017. Alyssa Milano Tweeted

If you’ve been sexually harassed or assaulted “me too” as a reply to this tweet. You can argue that’s there has been progress.

As of this recording, September 20, 2018, 24,099 Retweets. 52, 488 Likes.

There have been men that have been fired, suspended, and arrested
Men like Harvey Weinstein, Louis C.K., Marshall Faulk, Kevin Spacey.

But yet, it is also fair to say we have a lot of work too do.
One of the names that was mentioned Louis C.K made a “comeback” stand up routine.
And this week.
Jian Ghomeshi wrote a an article in the New York Review of Books. Editor Ian Buruma, stood by this decision and is out.
Edmonton Northlands and North American Midway Entertainment-Canada Co. said an incident in July of 2008 13 year old girl who reported being sexually assaulted and left in a ditch in K-Days “ought to have known”.

And of course, Brett Kavanaugh. Palo Alto University, Christine Blasey Ford has accused Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanagh. She has faced questions and tweets and challenges of her claim. Including from President Trump.

Our guest today is someone who has come forward.

Kristn Raworth.

In January, she came forward with an accusation of sexual harassment against former federal cabinet minister Kent Hehr, prompting others to go public with their own allegations. Ms. Raworth says she was told by a member of the Prime Minister’s Office that her allegation was “deemed 100 per cent founded” by an independent investigation, the results of which were kept secret. 

Political geek. Advocate for Sexual Violence survivors. #ibelieveyou Vice Chair GoA United Way campaign Proud partner of @albertavanguard 

From your perspective, tell us your process.

-Support System

-Why don’t we believe you?

-Language

-Partisanship

-Talking to political parties

-Election issues

-Workplace environment

-Social Media conversarions.

-Where do we go from here?

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Meet Ricky Shetty.

Ricky Shetty is the owner and operator of Daddy Blogger, where he writes about parenting from a father’s perspective with a big emphasis on family travel with young kids. Currently, Ricky and his family are traveling around the world as part of their #DaddyBloggerWorldTour visiting Asia, the Middle East, Africa, South America, and Central America. Ricky has been to 81 countries on 6 continents and his big goal is to be the FIRST FAMILY to visit every single country in the world. Ricky is an Internet Marketer, Digital Nomad, and passionate husband and father of 3 young kids.

Please note that Ricky is in Manila, Philipines and there was some issue with Wi-Fi at the beginning.


Topics we cover include;
-His journey
-The personal impact of traveling.
-His family
-His faith.
-Is blogging dead?
-Work/Life Balance.
-Social Media Strategies.

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My dad came from a generation where no one talked about mental illness or suicide. Men in particular showed no vulnerability or signs of struggle, psychological or physical. To show any emotion was to appear weak, and real men were not weak.
I never saw my father cry. I don't remember any physical signs of love from him, like hugs and kisses.
Reverend Robert Cooke lost his 75-year-old father to suicide last yea

"I have suffered from depression since I was 16 or 17. I have never talked about it. It hasn't served me to not talk about it, as the bouts of depression get deeper and longer."

Those are the words of one of our guests today Brian Pincott.

1 in 10 Canadian men will experience major depression in the course of their lives
3 out of every 4 suicides are men.


The Canadian Mental Health Association says this;

It’s being called a silent crisis, a sleeper issue. But there are signs that this sleeper is at last awakening. Around the world studies, surveys, web networks, journals and newspaper articles are shedding light on a shadowy subject: men’s mental health.

If you heard our conversation around kids and mental health, Alycia Perreault suggested we need to have a conversation around men. Tonight on Agree or Disagree:The Podcast we talk about Men and Mental Health

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Former Calgary City Councillor Brian Pincott. was first elected in 2007 in his Ward 11 seat until he decided to not seek reelection in 2017. He has opened up about his journey.


Today he shares his perspective and his journey.

Topics we cover;

-Why did he come forward? And his reaction to the response.
-Being a politician.
-Toxic Masculinity.
-The power of empathy and kindness.
-Support Systems
-Where we are in our conversations?

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There is a good chance that on your social media feeds., you see someone advertising some sort of internet marketing or entrepreneurship. Offering ways that you can work from home and make money.

There is an appeal to working from home. Setting your hours, not rushing to work.

There is also a struggle. You rush. You hustle.

While some have been successful, some have struggled. Some have given up. Some can’t get off the ground.

Some feel it’s a scam.

Our guest today has navigated her way through this.

Her name is Jacky Lamenzo. She has started Elevate Like a Boss in May of 2017.

Topics we cover include;

-Her start.
-Can anyone sell or be an entrepreneur?
-The difference between sales and being authentic
-Vulnerability
-Self care and being productive working from home.
-Elevate Like A Boss.

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It’s back to school. The excitement of Tuesday happened. Pictures were posted. Smiles, tears, and hugs were shared.

A beginning of a new year. A new chapter. New growth. Good things are coming. Growth, change,. Challenge.

The excitement continues. Learning new things. Meeting new people. Making new friends.
But,there may be that point where something goes wrong.

An awkward conversation. A different appearance. An awkward choice. A struggle. Then…it can change. Some are bullied. Some are shamed. Some are sad. Some just simply struggle. They won’t get something. They may be publicly shamed. In person or on social media.What do you do as a parent? How will you navigate through this?

That is our topic tonight as we continue to be on Back to School themes on Agree or Disagree:The Podcast.

Mental Health and our kids.


Our guests tonight have worked and have much experience to bring in this area.

Alyicia Perreault
After years of battling crippling anxiety, depression and an obsessive-compulsive disorder, Alicya Perreault found herself at a crossroad. She could either accept things as they were and continue on the same path, or she could find another way through and fight it. She chose to fight.
Author of Part memoir, part self-help, Taming Crazy Part memoir, part self-help, Taming Crazy - Confessions and Lessons is a journey of strength, vulnerability, courage and laughter.

And also joining us is Kim Benson Dunlap.

Kim is a mom who shares her story of working with schools on helping and navagating through issues.

Topics we cover include;
-The discussion of mental health.

Kids awareness on mental health.

Resources we have and resources we need.


The challenges for teachers.

The power and importance of advocating for kids.

Social media.

Media influences-13 Reasons Why.

Where do we need to go next?
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Yesterday was Back to School. Although technically niot, it is The end of Summer and considered the start of Fall. New year. New ideas. And Back to school.

Looking back on the summer, there were many controversies. Including one in Ontario. Where the new Ontario Government announced they would take the sex curriculum back to…..

A search engine named Google was founded.

Bill Clinton denies he had "sexual relations" with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky. 


Crimp hairs and Jelly Shoes were the fashion.

The 4 biggest movies were Armaggedon, Saving Private Ryan, Godzilla, and There’s Something About Mary.



Yes the Canadian Hit One Week from the Barenaked Ladies came out.

Now just like none of these are relevant, many are concerned about taking a sex curriculum back to 1998 seems short sighted. Including some current kids now. Here are some kids the Globe and Mail talked too.

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Of course, Ontario Teachers have also expressed their concern.The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario is taking the Ford Government to court saying it is infringing on the rights of teachers and students.

ETFO President Sam Hammond. “Yes it seems homophobic in a way, yes it’s trying to eliminate key aspects of the society we live in: gender identities, trans gender individuals, same sex marriage.



But what about the state of sex ed. Is there a concern only in Ontario, or is there work to do across the Country?

To discuss that we have Barb Silva

PublicEd Advocate with @SOSAlberta. Strong Public Education rooted in EQUITY will cure all that ails us. 

Tracy Humphries.

We are a group of parents and guardians who have come together as a result of our shared determination to ensure equitable access to education for children who have special needs in the Province of British Columbia.


PublicEd Advocate with @SOSAlberta. Strong Public Education rooted in EQUITY will cure all that ails us. 


Topics we cover include;
Ontario.

Alberta

B.C.

Sex Ed curriculum.

Perspective from parents

-Teachers

-Students

When we meet on September 5, 2038, what do we hope has happened?


The importance of diversity for us adults as well.

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It's been a busy week with the Federal Court ruling delaying the Trans Mountain Pipeline.

We hear from the Pro Pipeline perspective today from Cory Morgan.

Topics we cover include;

-The impact and the perception of Alberta
-The reaction to the ruling.
-The protests at Camp Cloud
-John Horgan
-Andrew Scheer
-Justin Trudeau
-Rachel Notley
-Jason Kenney
-The public perception of the pipeline.

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“But we know that people are complicated and have a mixture of flaws and talents and sins. So why do we pretend that we don’t?” 
― Jon Ronson, So You've Been Publicly Shamed

Let’s learn more about that concept with our guest Derek Fildebrandt on Agree or Disagree:

Alberta continues to be a fascinating place for politics. Not a day goes by without some sort of controversy. And you cab see that on social media.

My guest today has been a part of that.

When I say the name Derek Fildebrandt, you will get a reaction. Some may have a negative reaction and some may not. He was the centre of a few social media controversies including with Naheed Nanshi, and Mike Morrison.

But he also had some personal ones.

As a matter of fact, it was a year ago this month


On August 9, 2017, various news outlets revealed that Fildebrandt was routinely renting out his taxpayer-funded Edmonton apartment on Airbnb.[49
On August 14, 2017 , it was revealed that Fildebrandt had been charging meals to his MLA expense account while simultaneously claiming his MLA per-diem for meals.
On August 15, 2017, Fildebrandt was charged under the provincial traffic act with leaving the scene of an accident and failing to notify the owner of the damaged vehicle, for an incident alleged to have occurred in June, 2016.

Also In August 2017, Fildebrandt left the United Conservative Party caucus to sit as an independent


In December 2017, he was charged with illegally killing a deer,

2018 may have sorted rough, but we also saw a transition

In February 2018, United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney announced that Fildebandt was removed from the UCP Caucus.

On July 20, 2018, Derek Fildebrant helped found and was appointed Interim Leader of the Freedom Conservative Party of Alberta. And last night, they had their first Calgary FCP Pub night.

Topics we cover include;


2017 Derek Fildebrandt

2018 Derek Fildebrandt

What have you learned?

Social Media- The Internet

Relationship with the Media.

Relationship with Jason Kenney and UCP

The abortion clinic bubble zone bill Bill 9.

THE FCP.

The current political climate Maxime Bernier.

Transmountain decison/Rachel Notley.

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I share some thoughts on some of rhe news of the week. These include;

-Statues: Why do we need them?

-Criticizing someone for crying?

-Facebook Live:Radio.

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