I interview writers and artists who have used the creative process to try to make sense of this thing we call madness. I want to look at how the experience affects us depending upon where we live in the world, where we come from, and how we are treated and perceived whilst on our different journeys through the mental health systems. What helps? What harms? What matters?
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A dog's view of the world through his Pet's Eye View Cam. Images created by Frank, an extremely talented husky mix, and published by his proud owner/agent/mom, Tanya Villano of Tanya Villano Photography.
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"Bistec," executive produced and written by Manuel Ruiz-Barrera, tells the compelling story of a seasoned Cuban Revolutionary whose life is turned upside down when a prominent dissident moves into his neighborhood, uncovering secrets, disrupting lives, and testing loyalties. This historical fiction drama explores Cuba's modern surveillance and informant systems within a gripping narrative filled with surprises. Outro: "Bistec" is a production of Nuestro Studios, with executive production, di ...
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Mental Health is attainable for anyone--especially those labeled with mental illness. Join artist, memoir writer, and bipolar psychiatric survivor, Jen Gaita Siciliano, as she challenges our world's current limited understanding of mental illness in interviews with artists, healers, educators and shamans, who offer fresh perspectives on mental health and creativity. Episodes also include Jen's personal writing on living as a bipolar creative, as well as news commentary that exposes psychiatr ...
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“Stories From Skid Row” gives listeners an opportunity to hear first-hand testimonies from those who are experiencing homelessness, as well as staff and friends of Union Rescue Mission. These episodes provide a glimpse into the issues surrounding homelessness and the work being done to combat this epidemic in Los Angeles.
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Each week, TELUS Talks with Tamara Taggart will bring exclusive conversations with experts and influencers making a difference for Canadians right now. From health and wellness, to community, to social responsibility, we’ll share stories, bust myths, provide simple and practical tips, and deliver information of value to Canadians.
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"Stories From Skid Row" gives listeners an opportunity to hear first-hand testimonies from those who are experiencing homelessness, as well as staff and friends of Union Rescue Mission. These episodes provide a glimpse into the issues surrounding homelessness and the work being done to combat this serious problem in Los Angeles.
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The path to gender equality: Elizabeth Renzetti
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Why are women still fighting for equality in 2024? Elizabeth Renzetti is an award-winning journalist who has spent decades reporting on women’s rights in Canada. She shares her candid insights on what needs to change, the barriers women still face and why the fight is far from over. We also dive into Elizabeth’s new book What She Said: Conversation…
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What does it take to live a life of constant adventure and exploration? Frank Wolf is one of Canada’s most prolific adventurers, trekking thousands of kilometres across the world’s wilderness every year. As a writer and filmmaker, Frank is also passionate about the power of storytelling to foster connection between people. He joins us to discuss hi…
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The healing power of brotherly love: Manni and Reuben Coe
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When Reuben Coe sent his brother Manni a desperate text message during the peak of the pandemic, it sparked an extraordinary journey of rescue and recovery. After a year of living alone in care, Reuben was isolated and deeply depressed. Manni knew his brother needed help and the family came together to heal. Hear the inspiring story of one family's…
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Is your endless to-do list keeping you from just enjoying life? Tamu Thomas wants women to reclaim a more balanced approach to work and life and let others feel good about pitching in. She shares her own journey with burnout and the social factors that make women more susceptible to overdoing it.
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Carolyn Roberts is challenging the colonial foundations of Canada’s education system. As an Indigenous academic and educator, Carolyn has firsthand experience in the classroom. We explore the impacts of colonialism on curriculum, offer practical strategies for creating more inclusive and equitable learning environments, and discuss Carolyn’s new bo…
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Richard Newcomb shares about URM and Over the Edge
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Richard Newcomb shares about URM and Over the Edge
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Reclaiming the untold stories of Canada: Tanya Talaga
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For Tanya Talaga, memory is not just about the past. It’s a tool for survival and resistance. Remembering and honouring ancestors through stories ensures that their spirits and wisdom continue to guide future generations. Tanya reflects on how reclaiming Indigenous family histories opens the door to understanding the real, often untold, history of …
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Richard Newcomb shares about URM event Over the Edge
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Finding hope in Indigenous-led conservation: Valérie Courtois
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Valérie Courtois is building a social movement for environmental conservation. For more than 10 years, she has been the executive director of the Indigenous Leadership Initiative and has been an advocate for Indigenous-led conservation. We discuss Valérie’s career, the importance of Canada’s boreal forests, and the role of conservation in truth and…
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Supporting survivors of gender-based violence: Angela Marie MacDougall
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Coercive control—subtle, persistent abuse that manipulates and dominates victims—is being recognized as a serious form of abuse in Canada. Angela Marie MacDougall is the executive director of Battered Women’s Support Services and is helping women escape violent relationships. She joins us to share her thoughts on coercive control and how we can bet…
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Revisiting favourites: Finding your own state of calm with Dr. Ellen Choi
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Back to school can be a stressful time for the whole family. We’re taking another look at our episode with Dr. Ellen Choi, an expert on mindfulness. Dr. Choi felt like she had been moving through her life on autopilot. Through mindfulness and meditation, and removing the burden of perfection, she was able to connect with herself and learn how to li…
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Today I am excited to introduce you to author Mike Panasitti. Mike was a student in my life writing course that I delivered for ISPS-US (International Society for Psychological and Social Approaches to Psychosis) where he was working on short pieces of autobiographically informed work. Born in East Los Angeles in 1969, he is a graduate of UC Berkel…
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How to raise compassionate sons: Ruth Whippman
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With young men in the grip of a loneliness epidemic, Ruth Whippman asks: How do we raise our sons to have a healthy sense of self? As an essayist, culture critic and mother of three boys, Ruth discusses the impossibly contradictory pressures boys now face and how parents can nurture empathy, positivity and compassion in their sons.…
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