Unifor Local 444 EFAP Committee Podcast

Not enough money at the end of the week? Are finances stressing you?  Spent too much during the holidays?  Wendy Dupuis and Judy Lund from Financial Fitness stop by our local to discuss debt management and the services they offer.  519-258-2030 or [email protected]

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Rick Prashaw is our guest and this podcast is a recording of his visit to Windsor, Ontario.  Rick is currently on a book tour sharing the story of the life of his son Adam.  Adam (born Rebecca), had some struggles in his life.  Rick (and Adam!) share everything from Adam's transition to his struggles with Epilepsy.  Check out his book "Soar, Adam, Soar" and follow Rick on Twitter and Instagram @RickPrashaw

Taylor Duerr, a Professional Boxer and recovering Heroin Addict welcomes us into his home in downtown Detroit to share his struggles... his story from using drugs at an early age, to dying from Heroin to his upcoming Light Heavyweight Championship Fight at Motor City Casino in Detroit on November 22nd.  Follow Taylor on Instagram @machinegunduerr

L.A. Filmmaker Gavin Michael Booth joins us to talk about his new film "Last Call" that was part of the Windsor International Film Festival.  "Last Call" is about a man who calls the Suicide Hotline but ends up calling the wrong number and talking to a complete stranger.  Follow Gavin on Instagram @gavinmichaelbooth

Brian Masse, MP (Member of Parliament) for Windsor-West joins today's episode to discuss mental health, pharmacare and how the government can play a role in making our lives better.  This is an episode that everyone should listen to.

Today we set up to at Recovery Day Windsor-Essex to interview community partners, people that are in recovery and even a stand-up comedian!!!  The mission of "Recovery Day" is to build awareness, challenge social stigma and celebrate the role recovery plays in improving lives for individuals, families and communities.

3:56 - Pat (Co-Dependance Anonymous), 10:56 - Wes (Social Media Manager, Recovery Day), 24:05 - Denise (Nar-Anon), 31:38 - David (Westover Treatment Centre), 45:03 - Aaron Sorrels (Stand-Up Comedian "The Unemployed Alcoholic")

Kendall and Tanya sit down with Rolly Kiehne, Director of Education at the Unifor Family Education Centre and Mike Byrne, National Representative for Unifor to discuss EFAP and Education.

Tim Baxter joins us on today's podcast. Tim is the Executive Director for Crossroads.  Crossroads is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping those with addiction and anger management issues.

http://www.crossroadsc4pe.ca/

Join our conversation with Lady Laforet from the Welcome Centre Shelter for Women & Families.  She shares what the centre does and discusses her time spent living like one of the people using their services.

On the 5 year anniversary of the death of her son Justin, Nazire shares her story.  Justin was a great young man who was loved by so many people and we were all shocked when he took his own life.  Nazire shares her story... Justin's story and what she hopes you take away from this.  RIP Justin.