The Plain Truth

"Trigger Warning", The content of this episode may be emotionally challenging as we discuss consent and sexual assault. We encourage you to make healthy choices about how and when you engage with this content, and if you need mental health support your can reach out to 811, Bridge the Gap or visit your local Doorways.

“Trigger Warning”, This episode will discuss suicide. The content of this episode may be emotionally challenging. This warning is simply to empower you, the audience with the knowledge you need to make healthy decisions about how and if you should consume this content. If you are triggered , help is available through 811 or Doorways.

World Suicide Prevention Day is an awareness day observed on September 10 every year in order to engage commitment and action to prevent suicide wth various activities around the world. Host Paula Sheppard’s guests include the Regional Suicide Prevention Coordinators with NL Health Services.

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"Trigger Warning", This episode may include potentially sensitive information we ask that you please take care of yourself and to please reach out for help and take comfort if you need to.

Syphilis is a bacterial infection and for a period was almost eradicated but now. On this show host Paula Sheppard speaks with Julia Abundo, Provincial Coordinator of HIV/HCV Services at ACNL.

" Trigger Warning", This week's program contains sensitive content related to mental health issues. Listener discretion and care is advised.

June is Men's Health Month and this year focuses on improving men's mental well being and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health issues. Host Paula Sheppard's guest this week is Peter Parsons, Mental Health Promotions Coordinator with the Community Mental Health Initiative.

June is Stroke Awareness Month, a time to shed light on one of Canada's leading health challenges. Host Paula Sheppard has two guests this week to dive into this issue. Her first guest is Dr. Michelle Ploughmen, A Canadian Research Chair and a Rehabilitation Brain Recovery Professor at MUN who joins the show by phone and her other guest is Sarah Jane Downton, who survived a stroke from a young age.

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“Trigger Warning”This week’s topic may be triggering or may cause discomfort for some of our listeners. In such a situation we do ask that you take comfort and protect your well being in whatever way works best for you.

Host Paula Sheppard’s guest this week is Erica Penney, Legal Support Navigator with The Journey Project who explains what this project does.

"Trigger Warning". This week's show will be discussing acts of violence and harm which may be difficult for some listeners. We suggest that you seek support in whatever way you feel comfortable, that may be through family and friends, calling 811, accessing Doorways, or Bridge the Gap.

This week's topic is about Hate Crimes. Hate crimes have been increasing in Canada. This week ours guests are Allison Cains, Violence Prevention Coordinator with the Corner Brook Status of Woman Council and Katie Giffin, Tech Facilitated Gender Based Coordinator

The topic of conversation on this week’s show is Pride Month. Host Paula Sheppard’s guest is Quinn Jesso, Program Facilitator with Trans NL and co-chair of CBBOI Pride.

Monday May 12 is International Nurse's Day, Paula Shapperd's guest this week is Yvette Coffey, President of the Registered Nurses Union of NL.

Host Paula Sheppard's guest on The Plain Truth this week is Peter Parsons, Mental Health Promotions Coordinator with the Community Mental Health Initiative. The theme this year is "Unmasking Mental Health".