Unifor 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 appointment@financialfitnesswindsor.ca Follow us on Istagram and Twitter @444efap

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 are 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.

Executive Director Ron Dunn from The Downtown Mission of Windsor stops in to talk about the success of The Coldest Night of the Year event, the increasing need of their services, their upcoming move and how you can help out. The Downtown Mission of Windsor

Maureen Curtis from The United Way stops in to discuss their Labour Advocate Program, Tampon Tuesday and her time with the organization.

Kendall and Tanya discuss the EFAP Committee's involvement in the "Coldest Night of the Year" on February 23rd, 2019.  We also reflect on past episodes and listener feedback.

Diana Gabriele who is a Problem Gambling Counsellor from Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, joins us to discuss gambling addictions.  Not only does she do a great job with that, but also brings us up to speed on a another form of addiction... spending too much time online!!!  Can you relate?  If you and/or your kids are spending too much time online then make sure to listen to this episode! Don't forget to subscribe to the show!!!

In this episode of the Unifor 444 EFAP Committee Podcast, Dave Cassidy (President of Unifor 444) join Kendall and Tanya as we sit down with Greg Lemay and discuss his 48 hours of homelessness in the city of Windsor, Ontario.  Greg shares with us why he did it, what he learned and most importantly... what he took away from it. Don't forget to subscribe to the show!!!

In this episode of the Unifor 444 EFAP Committee Podcast, Kendall speaks with EFAP representative Bruce Malcolm about his job, what lead him to it and then gives great advice on dealing with mental health issues. Don't forget to subscribe to the show!!!

In this episode of the Unifor 444 EFAP Committee Podcast, we talk to co-host Tanya about her experience dealing with anxiety and the loss of a loved one that she had to deal with at an early age. Don't forget to subscribe to the show!!!