DCO Discourse...
Episode Archive
Episode Archive
312 episodes of DCO Discourse... since the first episode, which aired on January 9th, 2019.
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Episode 183: On Sextortion
July 25th, 2022 | Season 2 | 13 mins 30 secs
sextortion
Sextortion is a form of organized digital crime that has been on the rise throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Blackmailers pose as attractive individuals, convince victims to send sensitive images or videos, and then threaten to share the content with others in the victim’s life. This podcast contains more information on what sextortion is, how to potentially avoid it, and what to do if it’s happening to you or someone you know.
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Episode 182: On a 7th Grader's View of Gender Roles and Bodily Autonomy
July 18th, 2022 | Season 2 | 12 mins 6 secs
body autonomy, gender roles
This week, Caitlin sits down with her daughter, now a 7th grader, to gain her perspective once again on some current events. Together, they discuss gender roles, bodily autonomy, and the recent decision by the United States Supreme Court to overturn Roe v Wade making the criminalization of abortion a reality in some states. If you would like more information or potential tips for managing stress related to these events, please listen to last week’s episode.
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Episode 181: On the Overturning of Roe v. Wade.
July 11th, 2022 | Season 2 | 19 mins 34 secs
tips for managing stress related to roe v. wade.
This week, we are exploring the implications of the overturn of Roe v. Wade and potential impacts on the physical and mental health of women and others who can become pregnant. We also offer some ways to help and tips for managing stress related to Roe v. Wade.
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Episode 180: On the ONTX program
July 4th, 2022 | Season 2 | 13 mins 34 secs
ontx
The Ontario Online Text Crisis Service (or ONTX) operates from 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM EST, daily, and can be reached by visiting our website at www.dcontario.org or by texting SUPPORT to 258258.
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Episode 179: On Body Image, Self Esteem, and Mental Health
June 27th, 2022 | Season 2 | 11 mins 46 secs
body image, mental health, self esteem
On the podcast this week, we are share information on body image, self esteem, and mental health, especially important as we enter the hot summer months when pressures to have a “beach body” are present in so many forms.
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Episode 178: 2SLGBTQIA+ Resources Podcast
June 20th, 2022 | Season 2 | 11 mins 9 secs
2slgbtqia+
This episode provides further information on mental health challenges and concerns faced by many 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, as well as providing resources for anyone who needs support for themselves or someone else.
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Episode 177: On Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation – Part 2
June 13th, 2022 | Season 2 | 24 mins 47 secs
2slgbtqia+, on gender identity, part 2, sexual orientation
Last week, for Pride month, we shared part one of a panel interview we did with a university student group that promotes Sexual and Gender Diversity. This week, we share part two and hope that the panelists journeys teach you as much as they did us.
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Episode 176: On Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation – Part 1
June 6th, 2022 | Season 2 | 29 mins 48 secs
2slgbtqia+, gender identity, part 1, sexual orientation
June is Pride Month in Canada, and as such, we have decided to dedicate the next two episodes of DCO Discourse to sharing a panel interview we did with a university student group that promotes Sexual and Gender Diversity. The stories that this trio of young adults shared with our organization about discovering their individual identities and the journeys they’ve walked are very powerful and we hope that you are as moved by their journeys as we are.
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Episode 175: On Mental Health, with a 6th Grader
May 30th, 2022 | Season 2 | 12 mins 8 secs
6th grader, on mental health
This week Caitlin and her daughter, a 6th grader, sit down to talk about mental health, how they talk about it school, and how parents can have conversations with their kids about mental health.
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Episode 174: On The Challenges of Parenting
May 21st, 2022 | Season 2 | 11 mins 31 secs
challenges of parenting
This week, Caitlin explores the topic of parenting, specifically explaining why parenting can be so challenging in our modern, Western society. While hoping that this episode helps parents feel less alone, she also shares some potential resources for support.
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Episode 173: On Caregiver Needs
May 16th, 2022 | Season 2 | 12 mins
caregiver needs, ontario caregiver organization
This week’s episode includes more information about the current struggles caregivers in Ontario are facing, as well as providing more concrete examples of how we all can help. Much of this week’s information comes from the Ontario Caregiver Organization, which can be found at www.ontariocaregiver.org.
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Episode 172: On Supporting Caregivers
May 9th, 2022 | Season 2 | 24 mins 52 secs
laura mcgregor, supporting caregivers
Laura McGregor, a mom, instructor, and researcher in Waterloo, ON, speaks with Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at DCO, about her journey of being a caregiver to a child with complex care needs. She also shares some advice on how we can all better support the caregivers in our lives.
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Episode 171: On Self Compassion
May 2nd, 2022 | Season 2 | 12 mins 10 secs
dr jim perretta, self compassion
Self-compassion, as defined by Kristin Neff, is the practice of extending compassion to one's self in instances of perceived inadequacy, failure, or general suffering. This week, our student health promotion intern, Harisaa Selvanayagam, speaks with her professor, Dr Jim Perretta, about the importance of self-compassion and how to begin practicing it in our lives.
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Episode 170: On the Importance of Sleep
April 25th, 2022 | Season 2 | 11 mins 34 secs
mental health, sleep
This week’s episode of DCO Discourse… On the Importance of Sleep provides information on why sleep is important to our mental health, how we can try to improve our sleep quality, and includes some resources to learn more.
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Episode 169: On Muslim Feminism with Yasmine Mohamed
April 18th, 2022 | Season 2 | 40 mins 37 secs
feminism, muslim, muslim feminism, yasmine mohamed
This week’s guest, Yasmine Mohamed, is a relationship and spiritual counsellor who has been sharing about her Muslim faith to help unravel some common misconceptions and ideas surrounding Islam. Today’s conversation covers gender roles, marriage, family planning, the hijab, and largely evolved into a conversation about feminism as it occurs in the Muslim faith.
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Episode 168: On Ambiguous Loss, Death, and Grief
April 11th, 2022 | Season 2 | 15 mins 55 secs
ambiguous loss, dr pauline boss, grief, loss related to death, the myth of closure
Information on ambiguous loss, loss related to death, grief, and the myth of closure. Much of what is covered comes from a recent workshop run with Dr Pauline Boss, based on work published in her latest book, “The Myth of Closure: Ambiguous Loss in a Time of Pandemic and Change”.