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Moving Forward Through Partnerships

About the show

Discussions on topics related to mental health, addictions, and life in Ontario, Canada. We aim to provide our listeners with tools and resources that will help them to improve their own mental health and wellness, as well as tools to help them support their family members, loved ones, and their communities at large. If you would like to provide feedback and/or request future topics, please use the following link: https://forms.gle/MhSNiyMm2c2xsiv8A.

We regret to announce that the ONTX text and chat program will cease operations on November 30th, 2023. Text and chat services will remain available until that date, however, they will no longer be accessible starting December 1st, 2023. If you are seeking support alternatives, we encourage you to visit our website at www.dcontario.org/locations to locate your nearest Member centre, some of which provide their own text and/or chat support services.

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Episodes

  • Episode 288: Archived Episode: Compassion Fatigue and How to Handle It

    July 8th, 2024  |  Season 3  |  12 mins 2 secs
    compassion fatigue, mental health

    We've gotten past the midway point in the year and thought it would be a good time to offer this mental health refresher. In this week's episode, Brenda shares research about compassion fatigue and how to handle it.

    To connect with support related to this episode, or for anything else going on in your life, please visit www.dcontario.org/locations to find your nearest Member centre. Many of our Member centres operate 24/7. Thank you for listening and we hope you’ll join us again next week. If you would like to provide feedback on this episode, past episodes, or request future content, you can do so using the following link: https://forms.gle/o8yUPMss6wo8dP1X8.

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    Episode 287: On Men's Mental Health Month

    July 1st, 2024  |  Season 3  |  14 mins 34 secs
    men's mental health

    This week Katelyn Doyle, Marketing and Communications Manager, reflects on Men's Mental Health Month. We want to continue the conversation beyond June and end the stigma surrounding men's mental health. To read the blog post on Men's Mental Health as well as for other resources, visit https://www.dcontario.org/mens-mental-health-month-2024/. You can also check out our social media collaboration, #HereToHere, with Distress Centre Halton, accessible on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and X.

    To connect with support related to this episode, or for anything else going on in your life, please visit www.dcontario.org/locations to find your nearest Member centre. Many of our Member centres operate 24/7. Thank you for listening and we hope you’ll join us again next week. If you would like to provide feedback on this episode, past episodes, or request future content, you can do so using the following link: https://forms.gle/o8yUPMss6wo8dP1X8.

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    Episode 286: Bonus Episode - On Indigenous Men’s Mental Health

    June 24th, 2024  |  Season 3  |  1 hr 5 mins
    indigenous mental health, men's mental health

    In honour of Men’s Mental Health Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day, we are sharing this bonus podcast to bring awareness to the state of Indigenous Men’s Mental Health. This podcast is the audio recording from a webinar we hosted earlier this week (June 19, 2024) with three panelists from Indigenous organizations. We would like to thank Stephen Jackson (Anishnabeg Outreach - https://aocan.org/), Keenan Bird (We Matter Campaign - https://wemattercampaign.org/), and Clarence Cachagee (Crow Shield Lodge - https://www.crowshieldlodge.com/) for sharing their knowledge and experiences with us.

  • Episode 285: On a Brief History of The Pride Movement In Canada

    June 24th, 2024  |  Season 3  |  12 mins 37 secs
    canadian pride movement, pride month

    June is Pride month, with many large Pride celebrations happening this weekend. This week, Katelyn Doyle, Marketing and Communications Manager, discusses a brief history of Pride, outlined by The Government of Canada. She also mentions information from arquives.ca, which has a large collection of 2SLGBTQIA+ history and resources. It is imperative to continue talking about the history of Pride, celebrating achievements and progress, and making sure to listen to the stories of current 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. Check out your local Pride events and show your support of the community and it's rich history.

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    Episode 284: Archive Episode: On National Indigenous History Month with Charity Fleming

    June 17th, 2024  |  Season 3  |  35 mins 37 secs

    As it is National Indigenous Peoples Day on Friday the 21st, we want to revisit a conversation with Charity Fleming. In this archived episode, Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, sits down with Charity Fleming from Qualia Counselling Services to learn about National Indigenous History Month, National Indigenous Peoples Day, and how non-Indigenous settlers and allies can respectfully acknowledge, celebrate, and support these important times of awareness

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    Episode 283: Father's Day and Men's Mental Health

    June 10th, 2024  |  Season 3  |  21 mins 12 secs
    father's day, men's mental health

    June is Men's Mental Health Month; Father's Day is also coming up soon. This week, Katelyn Doyle talks with a guest about both of these topics and how they are connected. Our guest speaks to their experience as a father, an immigrant to Canada, and a man.

  • Episode 282: On Self Image and Beauty Standards

    June 3rd, 2024  |  Season 3  |  32 mins 35 secs
    beauty standards, self image

    This week, Caitlin Plant and Katelyn Doyle talk about self-image and beauty standards in the digital age. They often reference the article "It's Not Your Imagination. Beautiful Women All Look Alike Now" by Carlyn Beccia, which is linked here: https://medium.com/moments-of-passion/its-not-your-imagination-beautiful-women-all-look-alike-now-62ebac085a0a

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    Episode 281: Celebrating Queer Joy

    May 27th, 2024  |  Season 3  |  19 mins 46 secs
    2slgbtqia+, pride month

    This week, Katelyn Doyle and Ren Reid talk about how we can celebrate 2SLGBTQIA+ joy as we approach Pride month this June. Ren Reid is an eclectic theatre creator and performer, in addition to being a drag artist and writer. They graduated from Brock University where they received their BA Honors in Theatre with a Concentration in Performance. As Ren mentions in the podcast, if you'd like to support the 2SLGBTQIA+ arts community, feel free to visit https://suitcaseinpoint.com/in-the-soil-arts-festival/. There's lots to celebrate.

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    Episode 280: On Intersectionality and Mental Health

    May 20th, 2024  |  Season 3  |  29 mins 40 secs
    intersectionality, mental health

    This week, Caitlin Plant and Katelyn Doyle discuss the intersectionality of mental health. Intersectionality is “the interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender as they apply to a given individual or group, regarded as creating overlapping and interdependent systems of discrimination or disadvantage.” When we apply the concept of intersectionality to mental health, we recognize that various factors intersect to influence an individual's overall mental health.

  • Episode 279: On Children's Mental Health and Theatre

    May 13th, 2024  |  Season 3  |  23 mins 13 secs
    children's mental health, theatre

    This week, Katelyn Doyle, Communications and Marketing Manager at DCO, is joined by Bethany Joy Radford to talk about children's mental health, theatre, and how we can support our youth. Bethany Joy Radford is an actor, director, and educator living in Toronto, Ontario. They hold a BA in English Literature from the University of Western Ontario, and a BFA in Acting from the University of Windsor. They have directed and taught children and youth musical theatre throughout southwestern Ontario, from the education department at the Stratford Festival, to Bravo Academy in Toronto, and many more.

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    Episode 278: On Mental Health and Motherhood

    May 6th, 2024  |  Season 2  |  17 mins 40 secs
    mental health, motherhood

    To everyone who celebrates Mother’s Day this Sunday, we hope you have a wonderful day. This week, Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, and her friend, Char, a new mom and OB nurse, talk about motherhood. They discuss post-partum anxiety and rage, how motherhood changes the pace of life, and more.

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    Episode 277: On Mental Health Week 2024

    April 29th, 2024  |  Season 2  |  24 mins 26 secs
    on mental health week 2024

    May 6th – 12th is CMHA’s Mental Health Week and this year’s theme is “A Call to be Kind”. This week, Caitlin Plant and Katelyn Doyle discuss the theme and how a little kindness and compassion can go a long way. To learn more about this year’s theme, visit: https://cmha.ca/mental-health-week/. To learn more about CMHA’s partnership with the kid’s television show Nanalan, visit: https://cmha.ca/story/nanalan-partners-with-cmha-for-mental-health-week-to-highlight-the-power-of-compassion/.

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    Episode 276: On Breaking Down Barriers in Women’s Healthcare – Bonus Episode

    April 27th, 2024  |  Season 2  |  15 mins 29 secs

    In this bonus episode Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, has a conversation with outgoing student intern, Marina. They discuss Marina’s time at her placement as well as discussing the topics explored in a blog post written by Marina. In her blog post, “Breaking Down Barriers in Women’s Healthcare”, Marina explores common systemic barriers faced by women accessing healthcare, additional barriers that impact minority populations, and solutions and initiatives that could improve women’s healthcare experiences. You can read the blog here: https://www.dcontario.org/breaking-down-barriers-in-womens-healthcare.

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    Episode 275: On Seasonal Affective Disorder 2024

    April 22nd, 2024  |  Season 2  |  13 mins 5 secs
    sad, springtime

    This week, Katelyn Doyle, Communications and Marketing Manager at DCO, talks about springtime and seasonal affective disorder. The arrival of spring can bring unexpected challenges. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), typically associated with the winter months, can also manifest in the springtime for many. She uses research and articles which are linked below to talk about SAD.

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    Episode 274: On National Volunteer Week

    April 15th, 2024  |  Season 2  |  20 mins 20 secs
    volunteer appreciation, volunteerism

    This week is National Volunteer Week! Join Katelyn Doyle, Communications and Marketing Manager at DCO, and talk about volunteer appreciation. The theme for 2024 is “Every Moment Matters” which aims to highlight the important contributions of volunteers in Canada. Our member centres and many other organizations rely on the support of volunteers. So thank you volunteers!

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    Episode 273: On Spring Cleaning and mental health

    April 6th, 2024  |  Season 2  |  22 mins 55 secs
    mental health, spring cleaning

    This week Caitlin Plant, Program Manager, and Katelyn Doyle, Marketing and Communications Manager, talk about using spring cleaning as a form of self-care. They pull from two articles, (linked below), and discuss their own challenges and thoughts on spring cleaning.