The Plain Truth

"Trigger Warning", The topic of today's show is stalking. This may be a topic that may be difficult for some listeners. We give you this information so that you can prepare yourself for listening to this podcast or for taking care of yourself and listening at a time in which it will work best for you. We hope that you take comfort and that you are able to take information away from this segment.

Host Paula Sheppard's guest this week is Katie Temple, Executive Director of the Western Environment Centre.

Host Paula Sheppard's guest this week is Peter Parsons, Mental Health Promotions Coordinator with the Community Mental Health Initiative. Today's show talks about stress and Mental Health during the holidays.

Today's guest is Laura O'Driscoll, Senior Policy Manager with the Diabetes Canada.

"Trigger Warning", This episode will discuss violence, and this topic may be emotionally challenging for some. This warning is simply to empower you the audience with the knowledge you need to make healthy decisions about how and if you wish to engage with this topic. If following this episode you are triggered help is available through 811 or Doorways.

"Trigger Warning", Our topic today will discuss violence, the topic may be disturbing for some listeners, for this reason we ask that you decide how and when you may wish to engage with the content of this episode.

"Trigger Warning", This week's topic will include discussion of addiction, which some listeners may find disturbing. We ask that you prioritize your well being and engage in a way that feels safe for you.

On this episode of "The Plain Truth" we celebrate woman in leadership. Host Paula Sheppard's guest this week include newly minted Corner Brook Mayor Linda Chaisson and councilor Sherry Dean.

Paula Sheppard's guest this week are Catherine Burry and Cathy Hoyles from Menopause Foundation NL to help us understand a little bit more about this stage of women's lives. Listen to the full show right here.

Homelessness is an issue being seen in more communities in our country.This week host Paula Sheppard talks with Sherry speaks with Sherry from the NL Housing and Homelessness Network.