The Plain Truth

This week's guest is Kaitlyn Osmond, Regional Housing Support worker with the Canadian Mental Health Association. Host Paula Sheppard speaks with Kaitlyn about homelessness in the region. Any of you that might find this topic sensitive or triggering that you please do take care of yourself and find comfort in whatever way works for you.

The topic of this week's show is Tech Facilitated gender based violence. Host Paula Sheppard speaks with guest Katie Johnson from the Corner Brook Status of Woman Council. For those of you who may have been impacted by this form of violence we do ask that if you are triggered by this topic or are uncomfortable with this topic to please take care and find comfort in whatever way will soothe your anxieties or concerns.

Friday March 8 was International Woman's Day, on that day the Provincial Action Network on the Status of Woman released a report called " Seeds of Change", community perspectives on gender based violence, advocacy and action in NL. The researcher and authur of that report is consultant Ellen Maher, she speaks with host Paula Sheppard.

Friday March 8 is International Woman's Day and the topic of today's show is Feminism. Host Paula Sheppard speaks with guest Cindy Allen, a counsellor who works with The Corner Brook Status of Woman Council and Willow House, (the local Transition House).

This week on "The Plain Truth" host Paula Sheppard speaks with Sarah Penney Flynn, a long time supporter of Camp Ohana, which is also a project of the Corner Brook Status of Woman Council. Camp Ohana started as an idea a little over seven years ago and recently Camp Ohana announced that they will be doing an adult camp.

Today's guest is Paul Twomey from the Eating Disorder Foundation of NL. Feb 1-7 was National Eating Disorder Awareness Week and on this episode Paul talks with host Paula Sheppard (Executive Director of the Corner Brook Status of Woman Council) about what exactly an Eating Disorder is and some of the services and supports that are available and how common Eating Disorders are.

Host Paula Sheppard speaks with guest Chelsea Canning of the "Journey Project. This show includes conversation about how some people have been impacted by sexual violence, partner violence, or other trauma related dating and romantic relationships.

Violence is an issue that not only impacts an individual's physical and mental health but also a community's well-being but violence is preventable. In NL February has been declared as Violence Prevention Month. On this episode of "The Plain Truth" host Paula Sheppard speaks with guest Allison Cains, Violence Prevention Coordinator with the Corner Brook Status of Woman Council.

This week we talk about Dry Febuary. NL ranks highest in Canada for heavy drinking rates and impaired driving. We also have the highest provincial cancer incident rate. The Canadian Cancer Society is promoting a new fundraising evert called " Dry Febuary" which to address both of these issues. Host Paula Sheppard speaks with Barbara Acampado, Senior Manager for the Fundraising Campaign for the Canadian Cancer Society.

On this episode host Paula Sheppard speaks with Dr. Veronica Hutchings, Registered Psychologist with Counselling and Psychology Services at Grenfell about Seasonal Affective Disorder.