Caitlin Plant
Co-Host of DCO Discourse...
Official Host of the DCO Discourse On Podcast
Caitlin Plant has hosted 183 Episodes.
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Episode 219: On How Burnout is Changing Our Lives
April 3rd, 2023 | Season 2 | 10 mins 58 secs
burnout, work/ life balance
This week, Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, shares some information about burnout syndrome. She explores some of the history of burnout, potential symptoms, and strategies to prevent or manage burnout.
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Episode 218: On Building Equitable Friendships with Neta and Elma
March 27th, 2023 | Season 2 | 33 mins 25 secs
on building equitable friendships with neta and elma v2
This week, Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, continues to learn about building equitable friendships and relationships from Neta and Elma. Neta and Elma have built a strong friendship over the past 4 years regardless of differences in culture, upbringing, and lived experiences.
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Episode 217: On Building an Intentional Friendship with Sabrina
March 20th, 2023 | Season 2 | 24 mins 24 secs
on building an intentional friendship with sabrina
This week Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, interviews one of her best friends to talk about how their friendship has changed over the years, how they have been intentional in building an equitable friendship, and more.
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Episode 216: On Friendship with a 7th Grader
March 13th, 2023 | Season 2 | 16 mins 41 secs
on friendship with a 7th grader
This week Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, sits down with her daughter to talk about her friendships and her ability to create strong bonds with her peers is impacted in today’s digital world, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and in a school system where peers shift with each grade.
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Episode 215: On International Women’s Day
March 6th, 2023 | Season 2 | 12 mins 4 secs
on international women’s day
This week Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, shares information on International Women’s Day. She shares why it is still important that International Women’s Day exists, explore how we can celebrate it, and discusses the 2023 theme of “Embracing Equity”.
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Episode 214: On Marriage and Relationships
February 27th, 2023 | Season 2 | 11 mins 58 secs
on marriage and relationships
This week Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, spends some time talking with her parents about how they’ve navigated 36 years of marriage. They share relationship advice, insights, and lessons learned along the way.
This week Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, spends some time talking with her parents about how they’ve navigated 36 years of marriage. They share relationship advice, insights, and lessons learned along the way.
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Episode 213: On Pink Shirt Day and Bullying
February 20th, 2023 | Season 2 | 13 mins 13 secs
on pink shirt day and bullying
This week Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, shares information on Pink Shirt Day, which occurs on February 22, 2023. The podcast includes information on bullying, cyberbullying, why Pink Shirt Day is so important, and what we can all do to help prevent bullying.
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Episode 212: On Preparing for Tax Season
February 13th, 2023 | Season 2 | 14 mins 42 secs
on preparing for tax season
This week Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, shares information and resources to help you prepare for completing your personal income taxes in Canada.
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Episode 211: On Coping with Valentine’s Day Loneliness
February 6th, 2023 | Season 2 | 10 mins 50 secs
on coping with valentine’s day loneliness v2
This week Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, shares some tips on coping with loneliness surrounding Valentine’s Day. These tips are for anyone who is feeling lonely, regardless of relationship status, and can be used beyond Valentine’s Day as well.
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Episode 210: On Setting Boundaries - Part 2
January 30th, 2023 | Season 2 | 15 mins 22 secs
on setting boundaries - part 2
This week Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, continues the conversation on boundaries. Part two, the final part, is focused on how to set boundaries, navigating boundary challenges, and respecting others’ boundaries.
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Episode 209: On Setting Boundaries - Part 1
January 23rd, 2023 | Season 2 | 19 mins 43 secs
on setting boundaries part 1
Boundary-setting is an integral part of navigating relationships, practicing self-care, and improving our overall mental-wellbeing. This week on the podcast, in the first of two parts, we explore why boundaries are important, where they may stem from, and explore some of the most common forms of boundaries.
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Episode 208: On Post-Holiday Letdown and Facing the “Winter Blues”
January 16th, 2023 | Season 2 | 9 mins 18 secs
on post-holiday letdown and facing the “winter blues”
As the holidays have come to an end and schedules return to normal, it's common to feel a sense of disappointment and sadness. Returning to normal can be challenging so this week Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, explores how to get through that post-holiday let down and facing the “winter blues”
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Episode 207: On the 7 Pillars of Self-Care
January 9th, 2023 | Season 2 | 35 mins 50 secs
on the 7 pillars of self-care
This week, Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, shares information on the 7 pillars of self-care as developed by the International Self-Care Foundation. The pillars include health knowledge and literacy, mental well-being, physical activity, healthy eating, risk avoidance, good hygiene, and rational use of products and services.
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Episode 206: On Rethinking New Year’s Resolutions
January 2nd, 2023 | Season 2 | 10 mins 25 secs
on rethinking new year’s resolutions
This week, Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, follows up on last week’s episode by sharing additional information on setting resolutions for the New Year, why you might not be ready to meet your resolutions, and how to be gentle with yourself if you do decide to set goals.
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Episode 205: On New Year Resolutions with a 7th Grader
December 26th, 2022 | Season 2 | 13 mins 40 secs
on new years resolutions with a 7th grader, s.m.a.r.t. goals
This week, Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, and her 7th grade daughter reflect on the past year and discuss the benefits and challenges of New Years resolutions, as well as how to set realistic S.M.A.R.T. goals.
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Episode 204: On Managing Loneliness
December 19th, 2022 | Season 2 | 12 mins 34 secs
on managing loneliness
We all feel lonely sometimes, especially around the holidays, so let’s talk about it. This week, Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, explores some reasons why we might be feeling lonely and provides some tips for managing loneliness.