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How effective is methadone? Guest: Dr. Paxton Bach, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at UBC and Co-Medical Director at the BC Centre on Substance Use Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do we love getting scared? Guest: Dr. Sarah Kollat, Teaching Professor of Psychology at Penn State University Looking back on the latest Atmospheric River Guest: Mark Madryga, Global News Chief Meteorologist View From Victoria: Still no winner in BC's weekend election We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer How effective is methadone? Guest: Dr. Paxton Bach, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at UBC and Co-Medical Director at the BC Centre on Substance Use What does bullying do to the brain? Guest: Dr. Michael Connaughton, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland and Lead Author of the Study How extensive are the Bishnoi gang's operations in BC? Guest: Kash Heed, Richmond City Councillor and Former Solicitor General of British Columbia Monday Morning Quarterbacks for Oct 21, 2024 Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions What will the next government look like? Guest: Hamish Telford, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of the Fraser Valley Why did North Vancouver declare a state of local emergency? Guest: Mike Little, Mayor of the District of North Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is involuntary care the right way to tackle BC's overdose crisis? Guest: Dr. Kora DeBeck, Professor in the School of Public Policy at Simon Fraser University and Research Scientist at the BC Centre on Substance Use Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can mushrooms power robots? Guest: Dr. Robert Shepherd, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineer at Cornell University Scott's Thoughts: New words for the dictionary Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi View From Victoria: The halfway mark of the campaign We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer How do conspiracy theories impact elections? Guest: Joseph Uscinski, Professor of Political Science at the University of Miami Specializing in the Study of Conspiracy Theories The next big thing in tech is Smart Glasses Guest: Caroline Mimbs-Nyce, Tech Writer for The Atlantic How the BC election is being haunted by the ghosts of 1952? Guest: Dr. Philip Resnick, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of British Columbia Is involuntary care the right way to tackle BC's overdose crisis? Guest: Dr. Kora DeBeck, Professor in the School of Public Policy at Simon Fraser University and Research Scientist at the BC Centre on Substance Use Mothers are calling for change after brutal teen attack in Kelowna Guest: Jacqueline Best, Mother of 5 and Creator of “Justice for Youth Kelowna” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into the inspiring story of the BC Centre for Ability, a beacon of hope for individuals with disabilities. In this insightful episode, Douglas Nelson speaks with Josh Myers, the Executive Director of the BC Centre for Ability, about the organization's journey from its origins in the 1960s to its current role in promoting inclusion and providing vital services. Josh details how the organization has adapted over the decades, including its expansion into new areas and its role in the Foundry Burnaby project, which aims to address mental health needs in the community. Don't miss this episode highlighting the BC Centre for Ability's crucial work and its positive impact on individuals with disabilities.

Dr. Julio Montaner is urging governments worldwide to adopt a comprehensive strategy to reduce HIV-related deaths and infections. His call follows new research published in the Lancet HIV journal, demonstrating that antiretroviral treatment (ART) for all HIV-positive individuals and preventive treatment (PrEP) for high-risk individuals can reduce deaths and new infections by over 90%. Guest: Dr. Julio Montaner, Executive Director of the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: How ‘mother' became a cultural phenomenon The term “mother” is remarkably consistent across many languages worldwide. In addition to its literal meaning, “mother” has taken on symbolic significance in various cultures and historical contexts. For example, in recent pop culture, the term “mother” has been used as a form of reverence, particularly for powerful female celebrities. Guest: Caleb Madison, Crossword-Puzzles Editor and Author of “The Good Word” column at the Atlantic  Seg 2: Scott's Thoughts: Is cash going to become extinct? GUEST: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: Is the government's $2 billion affordability initiative enough? The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 4: What's causing the violent riots in the UK? The current violence on the streets of Britain is a clear example of Islamophobia, stemming from misinformation and far-right ideologies.  The violence began after a peaceful vigil for three young girls fatally stabbed in Southport, leading to attacks on the local mosque and those inside.  Despite the refutation of false claims that the perpetrator was a Muslim immigrant, Muslims and mosques continue to be targeted, along with migrant housing. Guest: Dr. Chris Allen, Associate Professor in the School of Criminology at the University of Leicester Seg 5: Just how bad are the abuses to Canada's foreign worker program? Guest: Catherine Connelly, Professor of Human Resources and Management at McMaster University and Author of “Enduring Work: Experiences with Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program.” Seg 6: Why was someone allegedly tied to ISIS allowed to immigrate to Canada? The federal government of Canada is reviewing its security screening process following the arrest of Ahmed Fouad Mostafa Eldidi and his son Mostafa Eldidi, who are accused of planning an attack in Toronto. Ahmed, a Canadian citizen, and his son, who does not have citizenship, face multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit murder for the benefit of ISIS. Guest: Mackenzie Gray, Senior Correspondent for Global News National Seg 7: Should the province appoint an Integrity Commissioner to oversee local governments? Guest: Nadine Nakagawa, New Westminster City Councillor Seg 8: Why are rates of HIV/AIDS rising in Canada? Dr. Julio Montaner is urging governments worldwide to adopt a comprehensive strategy to reduce HIV-related deaths and infections. His call follows new research published in the Lancet HIV journal, demonstrating that antiretroviral treatment (ART) for all HIV-positive individuals and preventive treatment (PrEP) for high-risk individuals can reduce deaths and new infections by over 90%. Guest: Dr. Julio Montaner, Executive Director of the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I speak with Brooke, a senior psychotherapist and Mental Health Social Worker specialising in trauma and attachment, child and youth mental health, perinatal mental health and family therapy. Brooke believes strongly in the healing power of nature and animals, and uses these principles as Director of a clinic near Brisbane offering Equine Facilitated Therapy, working from a body based trauma informed perspective. Links to resources mentioned in this week's episode: Milan Family Systems Therapy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZkhboTUS3s Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture - https://www.vastbc.ca/ BC Centre for Ability - https://bc-cfa.org/ Australian National FASD Program - https://fare.org.au/fasd-program/ Professional Association for Equine Facilitated Wellness - https://www.equinefacilitatedwellness.org/ Therapy Well - https://www.therapywell.com.au/ Social Thinking - https://www.socialthinking.com/ Tara Brach's guided RAIN meditations - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ytr1V1R1rOw&list=PLKVXvQ02E4wqYNDeDvB-V8uYCoDmGVZ-8 Diagnosis in developmental-behavioural paediatrics: the art of diagnostic formulation (O'Keeffe & Macauley) - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21790830/ Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy - https://ddpnetwork.org/about-ddp/dyadic-developmental-psychotherapy/ The Theraplay Institute - https://theraplay.org/what-is-theraplay/ Pat Ogden's Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute - https://sensorimotorpsychotherapy.org/therapist-directory/pat-ogden-phd/ Dan Siegel - https://drdansiegel.com/ Guru Dudu's silent disco tours - https://www.gurududu.org/silentdisco/ This episode's transcript can be viewed here:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RPy4sMMYDublukBAxmddHY1eXWeXxJuPpREnfpOCKwc/edit?usp=sharing

Dr. Joshua Black is one of the presenters at our upcoming 2024 Conference on Death, Grief and Belief (online August 24, 2024).  His reasearch on the dreams of the bereaved provides a foundation for helping grieving individuals use new tools for processing loss.  Dr. Black holds a MA and PhD in Psychology. He is a grief and bereavement researcher, speaker, educator, and host of the Grief Dreams podcast. His work focuses on dreams and continuing bonds after loss, including prenatal and pet loss. As one of the leading academic experts in grief dreams, which can be dreams of the deceased, Joshua has directed his efforts on raising awareness about this fascinating phenomenon through media interviews, including PBS Next Avenue, Los Angeles Times, CBC News, and Toronto Sun, in addition to speaking engagements and workshops. Dr. Black currently works as the Bereavement Initiative Manager for the BC Centre for Palliative Care, where he is leading grief and bereavement research. He also teaches psychology courses at the University of the Fraser Valley. His long-term research goals are to continue to serve and raise awareness of those who are bereaved and those who are not being provided the necessary grief support. Dr. Black lives on the unceded Stó:lō Territory known to settlers as the Fraser Valley and lower Fraser Canyon of British Columbia, Canada.IMPORTANT LINKS: How Grief Dreams Can Help You HealAttend Our 2024 Conference!Online, Saturday August 24. TO SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER AND STAY INFORMED ABOUT UPCOMING WORKSHOPS, EVENTS AND PODCAST EPISODES, CLICK HERE.

My guest this week is Lex Acker, a financial analyst and data researcher who has been on the show several times . . . always with important and often overlooked perspectives on the way institutions are hiding or twisting information of interest to the public. Today, he reveals how the BC Centre for Disease Control (BC CDCs) changed the standards by which they measured and reported Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFIs).  Read more of Lex's research articles on his substack, Truth, Investing and Freedom at: https://freedomandinvesting.substack.com

Seg 1: Can you tell when someone is lying? Psychology research indicates people lie at least once a day, yet our ability to detect lies is only slightly better than chance, at 54%. Guest: Dr. Geoffrey Beattie, Professor of Psychology at Edge Hill University and Author of “Lies, Lying and Liars: A Psychological Analysis” Seg 2: View From Victoria:  We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: Are mega hurricanes the new normal? It's being predicted to be an extremely active hurricane season with Hurricane Beryl setting records in the Caribbean with sustained winds of 165 mph and gusts of 200 mph, making it the strongest early-season Atlantic hurricane ever seen. Guest: Dr. Jenni Evans, Director of the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences and Professor in the Department of Meteorology & Atmospheric Science at Pennsylvania State University Seg 4: Should we be worried about microplastics being found in the human body? The world is increasingly polluted with plastic, including tiny particles known as microplastics and nanoplastics, found everywhere from oceans to mountains. Guest: Dr. Michael Richardson, Professor of Animal Development at Leiden University in The Netherlands Seg 5: Is it okay to skip the tip option at restaurants? Canadians are finding ways to save money while dining out as restaurant costs rise and new research is revealing that Canada leads globally in reduced tipping, with 25% tipping less. Guest: Ian Tostenson, President of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association Seg 6: Monday Morning Quarterback for Jul 8, 2024 It was a 45-28 win in Hamilton, in what is always a tough environment. Vernon Adams Jr. was solid once again with 383 passing yards while he threw for four touchdowns. Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions Seg 7: Should illicit drugs become a regulated substance? The current approach of drug prohibition has led to a toxic, unregulated drug supply that's primarily controlled by organized crime. Could drug regulation be the best way out of the toxic drug crisis?  Guest: Dr. Kora DeBeck, Distinguished Associate Professor in the School of Public Policy at Simon Fraser University and Research Scientist at the BC Centre on Substance Use Seg 8: How to make your trash another person's treasure Tom Riessner has successfully intercepted thousands of tonnes of usable items and materials, preventing them from being discarded in landfills. Guest: Tom Riessner, Founder and Executive Director of Urban Repurpose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 511 - Drug Free Kids Guest: Chantal Vallerand   By Stuart McNish   On Dec 8th, 2022, Jennifer Whiteside was appointed Minister for Mental Health and Addictions. At the time she said, “The Premier has asked me to prioritize accelerating BC's response to the illicit drug toxicity crisis. The Premier has also asked me to expand new complex care, treatment, recovery, detox and after-care facilities across the province.”   Months later, the BC Centre for Disease Control released its report showing that in 2022, overdoses from opioids and illicit drugs were now the leading cause of death for youth 10 to 18 years old.  The Minister issued a statement saying, “The toxic drug crisis continues to have a devastating impact on families and communities in B.C., and the impact on children, youth is heartbreaking,”   These are hollow words to Garth Mullins, an organizer with the Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users, who said, “It seems to me that the Minister's job is to be the official mourner – someone who is there to cry publicly about the mass deaths but isn't empowered.”   So where does a family turn when they need help? Chantal Vallerand, the Executive Director at Drug Free Kids Canada, says, “We know how difficult it is for families. Most don't know the boundaries of what they can and cannot say or do. We created Drug Free Kids to help parents facing the life and death reality of drugs where there is no margin for error.”   We invited Chantal Vallerand of Drug Free Kids to join us for a Conversation That Matters about resources and strategies that can and do help families address the growing drug crisis in Canada.   You can see the interview here https://www.conversationsthatmatter.ca/   Learn More about our guests career at careersthatmatter.ca

The current approach of drug prohibition has led to a toxic, unregulated drug supply that's primarily controlled by organized crime. Could drug regulation be the best way out of the toxic drug crisis?  Guest: Dr. Kora DeBeck, Distinguished Associate Professor in the School of Public Policy at Simon Fraser University and Research Scientist at the BC Centre on Substance Use Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF AND TRAUMA is completely self-funded, produced, and edited by me, Nathalie Himmelrich. Consider making a small donation to support the Podcast: bit.ly/SupportGTPodcast. Thank you! For more information, please visit Nathalie's website, join the podcast's Instagram page, and subscribe to the newsletter to receive updates on future episodes here.About this week's episodeI know Joshua from being the host of his podcast called Grief Dreams where you can find him talking to numerous people about their grief dreams that they had after one of their deceased loved ones passed, as well as pets. I found the topic of grief dreams fascinating as I had my own series of grief dreams following the death of my mother which came one after, not every night, but every so often and they were like different episodes in the series on Netflix, and they lasted for months. And maybe we're going to talk about this a little bit more, but I'm interested in what Joshua can tell me about his view and his research about it. If you haven't heard of Joshua, don't worry because in today's episode, I'm going to ask him all the questions that you might interested in as well. Let's see where this takes us today. About this week's guest Joshua Black, PhD, is a grief and bereavement researcher, speaker, and host of the Grief Dreams Podcast. Most of his published work has focused on dreams and continuing bonds after loss, including prenatal and pet loss. As one of the leading academic experts in grief dreams, which can be dreams of the deceased, Dr. Black has directed his efforts to raise awareness about this fascinating phenomenon through media interviews, speaking engagements, and workshops. In addition to his website (Griefdreams.ca), you can find him active on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@griefdreams). Dr Black currently works as the Bereavement Initiative Manager for the BC Centre for Palliative Care, where he is leading bereavement-related research. His long-term research goals are to continue to serve and raise awareness of those who are bereaved and who are not being provided the necessary grief support.Website: www.griefdreams.caIG: @griefdreamsResources mentioned in this episodeGrief Dreams PodcastSupport the Show.Support the show: Become a supporter of the show! Starting at $3/month Join Facebook Group - Grief and Trauma Support Network Download the FREE grief resource eBook Book a Discovery Call Leave a review Follow on socials: Instagram Facebook Website

Federal Housing Minister Sean Fraser joins us to take your questions about housing policy. And, a new report from the B.C. coroner shows an increasing number of children and youth are dying due to toxic drugs. Guest Danya Fast, research scientist at the BC Centre on Substance Use and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of British Columbia joins us to discuss what's behind the numbers, how to talk to your kids, and what supports we need in place to protect children and youth.

More than 150 experts have signed an open letter calling on the NZ Government to legalise and regulate all psychoactive substances. The letter marks the launch of the Harm Reduction Coalition Aotearoa, which aims to reduce the negative consequences of drug use in a way that upholds people's dignity and rights. It's an idea already in practice in different corners of the world - including Portugal where possession of illicit substances for personal use was decriminalised in 2001. Canada followed in January 2023, with the province of British Columbia, kicking off a three-year trial that allows adults to possess up to 2.5 grams of heroin, fentanyl, cocaine or meth without being arrested, charged, or having their drugs seized - except around schools and airports. However, just over a year into the project it has come under increasing pressure from opponents who have called it a 'harmful experiment'. Recently some of the measures have been rolled back. Public drug use is now re-criminalised, while drug possession in private homes is still legal. Joining us to discuss are Dr Nuno Capaz, of Lisbon's Dissuasion Commission of Drug Addiction, Dr Lindsey Richardson from the BC Centre on Substance Use, and Dr Fiona Hutton, a member of the Harm Reduction Coalition Aotearoa.

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of homemade cashew cheese. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ U.S. Consumer Practices of Homemade Nut-based Dairy Analogs and Soaked Nuts - ScienceDirect Go-to Cashew Cheese Recipe | The Full Helping Outbreak of S. Weltevreden linked to fermented cashew nut cheese in Victoria, BC Weltevreden (How to Pronounce Cities of the World)

In the fourth episode of NewGen Mindset's "Capital Market Series," Nic & Dan sit down with Paul McGuigan from VanadiumCorp Resources. They discuss the necessity of critical metals such as Vanadium and its electrolyte byproduct, which enables alternative and reliable solutions to the growing trends of electrification and decarbonization. Battery storage stands out as a critical component of these trends, and its application for electrical grids is deemed revolutionary. VanadiumCorp's strategy precisely aims to fill this gap and dominate market share. Paul J. McGuigan, P. Geo. – CEO & Director, is a professional geoscientist registered with the Engineers and Geoscientists BC, boasting 45 years of international experience in mineral exploration, deposit evaluation, mine operations, and corporate governance. As a geochemical researcher, he developed mineral separation techniques commonly employed in exploration. He has served as a member of the Consulting Practice and the Geoscience Committees of the Engineers and Geoscientists of BC, as a director of the BC Neurological Centre, and lately, as the past president and director of the BC Centre for Ability Foundation. VanadiumCorp Resource Inc., a junior resource company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties in Canada, exploring for vanadium, titanium, iron, copper, and gold. The company's primary projects include the Lac Dore and Iron-T Properties located in Quebec. It is also involved in the development of vanadium redox flow battery technology in Germany and research in novel hydrometallurgical processes for recovering vanadium, iron, and titanium products from various feedstocks and industrial waste streams. The company was formerly known as PacificOre Mining Corp. and changed its name to Vanadiumcorp Resource Inc. in November 2013. Vanadiumcorp Resource Inc. was incorporated in 1980 and is based in Vancouver, Canada. Website: https://www.vanadiumcorp.com Disclaimer: None of the information provided in this episode should be considered investment advice and should only be viewed for informational purposes. NewGenMindset is not a broker or a licensed provider of financial services. Any claims made in this episode to any listener should not be regarded as offering personalized legal or investment counseling. Any investments made in any companies should be consulted with a licensed financial professional from here on. #green #electrification #renewableenergy #vanadium #electricity #energy #mining #commodities #canada #quebec #economy #capitalmarkets #stocks #investing #stockmarket #resources --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/newgenmindset/message

CBC's Brady Strachan gives us an overview of what to expect today when B.C.'s Attorney General makes a formal apology today. She's apologizing on behalf of the provincial government to the Sons of Freedom, part of the Doukhobor community, whose children were taken from them in the 1950's as punishment. A new Angus Reid poll has found half of Canadians under 55 fear losing their jobs. Angus Reid research associate Jon Roe joins us to look at how people are feeling. And finally, we cover the update on the prescribed safe supply program with Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, Dr. Alexis Crabtree, BC Centre for Disease Control; and Dr. Alice Virani, Provincial Health Services Authority.

Brian interviews Peter Biro. Peter is the Founder and President of SECTION 1. He is a passionate advocate for democracy, civil liberties, human rights, civic engagement, wildlife conservation and animal welfare. He is a lawyer, educator, writer, businessman and community leader and is CEO of Newcon Optik, a world leader in the design and manufacture of electro-optic equipment. He is a Senior Fellow of Massey College, a Centre Associate at the University of BC Centre for Constitutional Law and Legal Studies, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA), Chair Emeritus and Past-Chair of the Jane Goodall Institute, and Chair of the Advisory Board of RightBlue Labs Inc. I talk with Peter about the war in Gaza.

Seg 1: Could new evidence finally crack the D.B. Cooper case? The DB Cooper skyjacking case, an enduring mystery for 52 years, has recently witnessed significant developments that suggest a potential resolution to the enigma. Guest: Eric Ullis, Author of “Silver Bullet: The Undoing of D.B Cooper” Seg 2: Scott's Thoughts: The Contest Do you have a hard time saving money? Maybe the issue is having the right people hold you accountable. We're going to try something here on the show. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: The support is gone for NDP healthcare The support is plummeting for the way the NDP is handling the province's health care system. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 4: Finding businesses that cater to childcare needs Have you ever taken your child out for a diner and realized mid meal that the restaurant doesn't have change tables in their washrooms? Guest: Michelle Cyca, Vancouver based writer and new mom Seg 5: Can you influence housing policies in Vancouver? A Canada-wide contest is challenging people from across the world to propose innovative housing ideas that address policies hindering their development. Guest: Amy Nugent, Executive Director of Urbanarium Seg 6: Why is BC providing free Fentanyl tablets to minors? BC's government has authorized the distribution of fentanyl to youth without parental consent. The BC Centre on Substance Use published protocols allowing doctors to prescribe "safe" fentanyl tablets to adults and minors, with minimal public scrutiny due to lack of media coverage. Guest: Dr. Paxton Bach, Co-Medical Director for the British Columbia Centre on Substance Use Seg 7: Lawsuit claims Boeing manufacturer knew of Alaska aircraft defects  Less than a month before the grounding of over 150 Boeing commercial aircraft, federal court documents surfaced, alleging that former employees at Spirit AeroSystems, a Boeing subcontractor, repeatedly warned corporate officials about safety problems and were instructed to falsify records. Guest: Katya Schwenk, Investigative Journalist for The Lever Seg 8: Is BC home to the world's first invisibility cloak? Guy Cramer, a renowned camouflage designer, has created over 15,000 camouflage designs for more than 50 countries. His interest in this field sparked during a 1989 paintball tournament where he observed the effectiveness of various patterns. Guest: Guy Cramer, CEO of HyperStealth Biotechnology Corporation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC's government has authorized the distribution of fentanyl to youth without parental consent. The BC Centre on Substance Use published protocols allowing doctors to prescribe "safe" fentanyl tablets to adults and minors, with minimal public scrutiny due to lack of media coverage. Guest: Dr. Paxton Bach, Co-Medical Director for the British Columbia Centre on Substance Use Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bloom Squad, we present to you our last episode of this third season of Full Bloom (aka our third year of Full Bloom!) Last month we had the IMMENSE pleasure of chatting with the amazingly radical Dr. Melanie Altas, Gynaecologist and Director of the BC Centre for Vulvar Health. We asked your burning questions to Dr. Altas on all things Vulvar health and we didn't hold back. Tune in to hear Dr. Altas fiercely debunk major myths and misconceptions about Vulvar hygiene, all things Vulvodynia and vaginal pain, learning to love our vulvas, consent and arousal, sex therapy, orgasm variety, and so much more. You can find information about Dr. Altas here and more info about the BC Centre for Vulvar Health here, as well as the Vulvodynia Toolkit here! Don't forget to leave us a rating, we love you ~ Episode Sponsored by HuHa Underwear. Song: Flower Wall by Cospe

Seg 1: When it comes to the holiday season, Deloitte Canada is forecasting spending to be down about 11 per cent from last year. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 2: View From Victoria: The Premier is going bad cop/good cop on Surrey saying the fight is over and not to waste any money on a court challenge because the City of Surrey will lose. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: The organizers of the annual Christmas in Williams Park display in the Township of Langley received a letter in mid-September from the municipality stating that they would no longer support the event. Guest: Barbara Sharp, President of the Christmas in Williams Park Society Seg 4: U-S President Joe Biden has arrived in Israel, for some high stakes diplomacy. Biden met earlier with the Israeli Prime Minister and Israel's war cabinet. Guest: Jeff Semple, Senior Correspondent for Global News National Seg 5: Why are over a ⅓ of us willing to change jobs in the next year? Guest: Darryl Wright, People Advisory Services and Talent and Future of Work at Ernst & Young Canada Seg 6: A once-per-month income assistance payment system significantly impacts drug-related deaths and the overall well-being of people living in poverty in BC. This policy has been in place for decades, leading to several concerning outcomes. Guest: Dr. Lindsey Richardson, Research Scientist with the BC Centre on Substance Use and Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A once-per-month income assistance payment system significantly impacts drug-related deaths and the overall well-being of people living in poverty in BC. This policy has been in place for decades, leading to several concerning outcomes. Guest: Dr. Lindsey Richardson, Research Scientist with the BC Centre on Substance Use and Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us this week for an episode that has taught us so much! This week we interview Dr. Melanie Altas from the BC Centre for Vulvar Health. We talk about the misuse of terminology with regard to referring to female anatomy. Why we do that and the affect it has on health and pleasure? Most people of all genders use the term vagina which is the inside when they are talking about the outside which is the vulva. Why do we all say Vagina when we mean Vulva? What is the Truth About Vagina V Vulva? What is what? We need more education for women and men. If women are not using the correct terminology to describe their own bodies, then men certainly won't know what words to use. How does this misuse of terminology affect pleasure and how women see their bodies? We also talk about health and what women should be conscious of. Education is key so conversations are not shrouded in shame. We also love the use of the word advocate! Advocate for your health and pleasure. There is no need to be awkward. The more we talk the less awkward it becomes. We discuss with Dr. Altas how to start those conversations. This conversation was educational and informative and showed us that we still have a long way to go! We know you will enjoy and learn a lot whether you have a vulva and a vagina or not! As usual there is chat from Mel & Suzie, banter, laughter, some Britishmisms, some education, and so much more! Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode.  Got a story to share with us? Leave us a voicemail click here Email us: stories@sharingmytruth.com Or DM us on Instagram Follow us on Instagram @sharingmytruthpod Follow Mel @melanyklondon Follow Suzie @suzsheckter Follow us on TikTok @sharingmytruthpod Follow us on Facebook @sharingmytruthpod Follow us on Twitter @SmtTruth Follow us on Pinterest @sharingmytruthpod Follow us on YouTube @sharingmytruthpod Sign up to our weekly newsletter and join the Sharing My Truth Community sharingmytruth.com Visit our website sharingmytruth.com and share your truths with us, check out our latest merch, promo codes from our partners, and much more. Use Promo MS15 for some self-care. Check our partners page    

We hear the the latest on the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Here at home, BC's fall vaccines against COVID and influenza begin today. The BC Centre for Disease Control takes your calls. And, can heat pumps cut your energy cost and your carbon footprint?

Today is the first day for an amendment to the province's decriminalization and safe supply pilot. We speak with CBC Vancouver Municipal Affairs reporter Justin McElroy about the "Decriminalization and Public Use" discussion at today's annual Union of B.C. Municipalities' convention and check in with Guy Felicella, Harm Reduction and Recovery Advocate, and Peer Clinical Advisor for the BC Centre on Substance Use. We also brought you breaking news from Ottawa where Prime Minister Trudeau announced that Canadian national security have evidence that India was behind the assassination of Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar on June 18 in Surrey, B.C.

Angela Yao, senior scientist, BC Centre for Disease Control Environmental Health Services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter L. Biro is the Founder and President of SECTION 1. He is a passionate advocate for democracy, civil liberties, human rights, civic engagement, wildlife conservation and animal welfare. He is a lawyer, educator, writer, businessman and community leader and is CEO of Newcon Optik, a world leader in the design and manufacture of electro-optic equipment. He is a Senior Fellow of Massey College, a Centre Associate at the University of BC Centre for Constitutional Law and Legal Studies, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA), Chair Emeritus and Past-Chair of the Jane Goodall Institute, and Chair of the Advisory Board of RightBlue Labs Inc. He talks about the decline in liberal democracy in Canada and around the world! And his book “Constitutional Democracy Under Stress - A Time For Heroic Citizenship”

Dr. Troy Grennan is co-leading a clinical trial in Vancouver looking to determine if the antibiotic doxycycline can prevent bacterial STIs. Guest: Dr. Troy Grennan, Physician Lead for the Provincial HIV/STI Program at the BC Centre for Disease Control and Clinical Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: The United Nations' International Telecommunication Union organized the world's first news conference featuring nine AI-enabled humanoid robots. Guest: Dr. Nir Eisikovits, Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Applied Ethics Center at the University of Boston Seg 2: Tom Cruise has now been playing Ethan hunt for 27 YEARS! And he's not done, MI8 is set to come out in less than a year from now, June 28 2024. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 4: What role will Canada play in the NATO Summit? Guest: David Akin, Global National Chief Political Correspondent Seg 5: Can we all learn to sleep better? With sleep affecting every organ in the body should people focus more of their time on sleep? Guest: CKNW Contributor Scott Shantz with Dr. Raj Dasgupta, Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep specialist. He is quadruple board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine. Dr. Raj is an active clinical researcher. Seg 6: The eligibility threshold has been raised for the BC Climate Tax. Guest: Katrine Conroy, BC's Minister of Finance Seg 7: Monday Morning Quarterbacks with Coach Rick Campbell It was a 35-19 win over Montreal as Vernon Adams Jr. bounces back going 20/25 for 283 yards and a touchdown pass. Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions Seg 8: Dr. Troy Grennan is co-leading a clinical trial in Vancouver looking to determine if the antibiotic doxycycline can prevent bacterial STIs. Guest: Dr. Troy Grennan, Physician Lead for the Provincial HIV/STI Program at the BC Centre for Disease Control and Clinical Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases at the University of British Columbia Seg 9: Misinformation about library content has increased on social media, leading to an increase in book ban movements. Guest: Richard Beaudry, ​​Program Coordinator of the Teacher Librarian Program at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How will $20 million help St. Paul's ‘Road to Recovery?' Dr. Seonaid Nolan, Head of Providence Health Care's Division of Addiction at St Paul's Hospital and a Clinician Scientist with the BC Centre on Substance Use Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is Schrödinger's Cat so controversial? Dr. Katie Mack, Hawking Chair in Cosmology and Science Communication at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics What are the implications of Trump's charges? Dr. Thomas Nichols, Professor Emeritus of National Security Affairs at Harvard University and Contributing Writer at The Atlantic The closure of Highway 14 is taking a toll on Tofino Dan Law, Mayor of Tofino How will $20 million help St. Paul's ‘Road to Recovery?' Dr. Seonaid Nolan, Head of Providence Health Care's Division of Addiction at St Paul's Hospital and a Clinician Scientist with the BC Centre on Substance Use Why do we find AI so creepy? Dr. Karl MacDorman, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Director of Informatics and Artificial Intelligence at the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Food prices have soared over the last year and now the BC Centre for Disease control is weighing in, warning a nutritious diet is out of reach for low-income British Columbians. Next, Brian Minter answers your gardening questions.

The animal tranquillizer Xylazine is showing up in illicit street drugs, putting drug users' lives at even greater risk. We discuss the rise of ‘tranq dope' with Dayn Kent, co-ordinator of the consumption and treatment service at the Regent Park Community Health Centre; and Dr. Aamir Bharmal, medical director of the Public Health Response Division at the BC Centre for Disease Control.

In this episode, family physician Dr. Vincent Valdrez (he/him) talks about what it's like to be “out” in medicine. As a queer physician serving Vancouver's inner-city populations, Dr. Vincent Valdrez shares his story of discovering a love for family medicine and providing care for marginalized individuals.Follow the UBC Medicine Learning Network on all social media: @ubcmedvidGuest: Dr. Vincent Valdrez, Family Physician at Three Bridges Community Health Clinic and BC Centre for Disease Control.Hosted and Edited by: Brianna CreelmanMusic: Dr. Ian Downie(C) 2023 UBC Medicine Learning Network Resources:UBC OUTreach Mentorship Initiative: https://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/student-affairs/mentorship/outreach-2slgbtqia-identified-in-medicine/UBC 2SLGBTQIA+ in Medicine Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ubcqueermedicine/Canadian Queer Medical Students Association Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cqmsa/

How have lower mainland municipalities handled Metro Vancouver's snowfall? How badly are we in need of a regional system? Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City Councillor discusses the need for a regional system to deal with snowfall within the lower mainland. Another YVR flight delay horror story Seham Asfar describes her experience of being stuck on a YVR tarmac for 11 hours yesterday Canada moves to mandate electric vehicle sales starting in 2026  Jeremy Cato, Automotive Journalist at CatoCarGuy.com discusses Canada's move to mandate electric vehicle sales by 2026 B.C pauses electrical connections for cryptocurrency mining Josie Osborne, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation discusses BC's decision to pause electrical connections for cryptocurrency mining. Could modular homes cause more harm than good?  Dr. Danya Fast, Research Scientist at the BC Centre on Substance Abuse, and Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at UBC discusses the potential issues with modular housing. The overall suckage of the Vancouver Canucks Blake Price, One of Vancouver most popular sports talk radio hosts, & Co-host of the Sekeres & Price Podcast discusses whether or not patience is wearing thin amongst Canucks fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Dr. Danya Fast, Research Scientist at the BC Centre on Substance Abuse, and Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at UBC discusses the potential issues with modular housing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're in Canada at the International Association of Wildland Fire Conference this week, and will be pulling some folks aside for some quick conversations about the conference themes and the research being presented and discussed. Our first "rapid fire" episode guest is Sarah Henderson, who works for the BC Centre for Disease Control as the scientific director of Environmental Health Services. Sarah has some fascinating insights into our perceptions of wildfire smoke, some common paradoxes that come up in the ways we talk and think about smoke, as well as some legitimate, scalable solutions for reducing the impacts of wildfire smoke, especially on susceptible populations like those experiencing homelessness, those who don't have the financial means of improving indoor air quality and those with preexisting health conditions that make them particularly vulnerable to smoke's impacts. Thanks to Sarah for taking a moment to chat with us, and hopefully this conversation provides some useful context for those who felt the effects of smoke this summer and fall. 

This week, our host Am Johal is joined by Dr. Kora DeBeck, Erica McAdam, Kali Sedgemore, and Dean Wilson; four guests who all do important work in research and advocacy for drug users in Vancouver. They discuss the recent research that they've been involved in as well as the past and present models of drug policy in the city, looking at various decriminalisation policies and the current pressing issues of toxic drug supplies and community relationships with the law. Together they consider the future of provincial and federal drug policies, looking towards regulated supply, safety, and support. Full episode details: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/episodes/191-drug-policy.html Read the transcript: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/transcripts/191-drug-policy.html Resources: Harm reduction calls to action from youth: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35505320/ Increased toxicity of Vancouver's illicit drug supply during COVID: https://1sfu-my.sharepoint.com/personal/kdebeck_sfu_ca/Documents/2022_COVID%20quality%20of%20drugs%20and%20overdose_McAdam.pdf Low awareness of safe supply options in Vancouver: https://www.bccsu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Updated-Infographic.pdf BCCSU cohort studies: At-Risk Youth Study (ARYS): https://www.bccsu.ca/arys/ VIDUS https://www.bccsu.ca/vidus/ Bios: Dr. Kora DeBeck is an Associate Professor in the School of Public Policy and a Research Scientist with the BC Centre on Substance Use at Providence Health Care. She holds a Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research/St. Paul's Hospital Foundation-PHCRI Career Scholar Award. Kora is the Principal Investigator for the At-Risk Youth Study (ARYS) which is a longitudinal cohort study of >1,000 street-involved youth who use drugs in Vancouver. The cohort began in 2005 and is funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the US National Institutes for Health Research. Erica McAdam, MPP is a research assistant at the BC Centre on Substance Use in Vancouver, Canada, and a recent graduate from the Master of Public Policy Program at Simon Fraser University. Erica's thesis research conducted an evidence-based multi-criteria policy analysis of different decriminalization threshold models for British Columbia. Erica's thesis research has won several awards, including the Philip Owen Award for Excellence in Policy Research. Kali Sedgemore (they/them) is a Youth Researcher & Consultant at ARYS (At Risk Youth Study), PHS Peer supervisor at MOPS (Molson OPS) & MOPU (Mobile OP unit), Youth Peer Support, VCH Peer harm reduction leader & outreach worker. They have been a Harm Reductionist with a focus on youth harm reduction & Stimulants. Through lived/ing experience with substance use, homelessness and government care they advocate, educate, consult & bring awareness to these issues. Currently, they are sitting president of the Coalition of Peers dismantling the drug war (CPDDW). Dean Wilson is the past president of VANDU. He started the non-profit BCAPOM (British Columbia Association of People on Maintenance) that has become a major proponent of life saving opiate substitution programs. Was awarded the Queens Jubilee Medal for work in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver and is known internationally as a harm reduction activist. He works at PHS Community Services (Portland Hotel Society) as a community liaison and at the BCCSU (British Columbia Centre for Substance Use) as Peer Coordinating Lead. Cite this episode: Chicago Style Johal, Am. “Drug Policy — with Dr. Kora DeBeck, Erica McAdam, Kali Sedgemore, and Dean Wilson.” Below the Radar, SFU's Vancity Office of Community Engagement. Podcast audio, October 25, 2022. https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/episodes/191-drug-policy.html.

I am joined in this episode by Gynecologist,  Dr. Melanie Altas, the Director of the BC Centre of Vulvar Health to discuss:What is lichens sclerosisSigns and symptomsHow a diagnosis is madeSuggested treatmentHow lichens sclerosis can affect sexual function and emotional well being The benefits of early detection and relationship to cancerSuggestions for people who suspect lichens sclerosis The potential role of factors like environment, stress, dietWays that your doctor or gynecologist can work with youThe role of pelvic health physiotherapist Dr Melanie Altas is a Gynaecologist and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at UBC.  She is the Director of the BC Centre for Vulvar Health at VGH and a Sexual Medicine Consultant at the BC Cancer Agency.  Providing care for individuals with vulvar conditions and vulvodynia is the primary focus of her practice. She is committed to improving access to care for individuals within their own community by increasing public awareness, identifying barriers to care, as well as developing resources for community care providers.Links mentioned:BC Centre for Vulvar HealthInstagramSupport Groups:The Lost Labia ChroniclesLichens Sclerosis Support Group Thanks for joining me! Here is where you can find more:my online course to walk you through pregnancy, birth prep and postpartum recovery: https://mommyberries.comWant more details on the small groups?Small GroupsFollow me on:InstagramFacebookYouTubeSupport the show

Why is it important to know when you are ovulating? In this episode, Dr. Jerilynn Prior and Dr. Lara Briden return to the podcast to discuss why ovulation, rather than the period, is the main event of the menstrual cycle. They share how the ovulation phase is crucial to your overall health (not just fertility), and how to address hormonal imbalance. Listen to this interesting discussion where they reveal important health facts women of all ages need to know.   What you'll learn: What happens hormonally during ovulation? Why is it so important? What is the meaning of ovulation and anovulation? Can you have anovulation with regular periods? Female hormones (estrogen vs progesterone) and how they impact ovulation How to track ovulation  What are the signs that you are not ovulating? How to know if you are making too much estrogen What is a normal luteal phase? Can you take birth control as a teenager?* “What matters [for women's health] is releasing an egg and making progesterone— and making it for long enough to counterbalance the effects of estrogen. [Both] are meant to be coordinated. They have fundamentally different actions on different tissues.” - Dr. Jerilynn Prior Related to this episode: Resources to support Menstrual Health** Similar episodes on the Spotify Podcast Playlists: Women's Health Foundations and Menstrual Health Share the article: Women's Health and the Ovulation Cycle For Healthcare Providers: Managing Menorrhagia Without Surgery (CeMCOR) Why Is “The Pill” Harmful for Bones in Adolescent Women? (CeMCOR) Follow #RighttoOvulate on Instagram Get Dr. Lara Briden's Books: Period Repair Manual and Hormone Repair Manual If you enjoyed this episode and want to support this women's health podcast, leave a review for Fempower Health on iTunes or Spotify! Support Fempower Health:  Follow @FempowerHealth on Instagram for the latest updates, tips, and news in women's health. Tell your friends about the podcast and share this episode!   About Dr. Jerilynn Prior Jerilynn C. Prior BA, MD, FRCPC (former ABIM, ABEM) is a Professor of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC. She has spent her career studying menstrual cycles and the effects of the cycle's changing estrogen and progesterone hormone levels on women's health.  She is the founder (2002) and Scientific Director of the Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research (CeMCOR). She is also Director of the BC Centre of the Canadian Multicentre Osteoporosis Study (CaMos) that is studying osteoporosis, fractures, and bone mineral density and has followed over 9000 adult women and men across the country for over 19 years, plus about 1,000 younger women and men aged 16-24 for two years. About Dr. Lara Briden Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor and bestselling author of the books Period Repair Manual and Hormone Repair Manual— practical guides to treating period problems with nutrition, supplements, and bioidentical hormones.  With a strong science background, Lara sits on several advisory boards and is the lead author of a 2020 paper published in a peer-reviewed medical journal. She has more than 20 years' experience in women's health and currently has consulting rooms in Christchurch, New Zealand, where she treats women with PCOS, PMS, endometriosis, perimenopause, and many other hormone- and period-related health problems. *The information shared by Fempower Health is not medical advice but for information purposes to enable you to have more effective conversations with your doctor. Always talk to your doctor before making health-related decisions.  **Contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links**

Pawley has an eye opening conversation with Guy Felicella.  As a person in recovery,  Guy works for Vancouver Coastal Health, Ministry of Mental Health and Addiction and the BC Centre on Substance Use.  In addition, Guy attends various school districts and post secondary institutions to educate students on addiction.More info on Guy:www.guyfelicella.comInterested in hiring Pawley as public speaker? Go here:www.threequartercomedy.comRecovery Cast on Social:https://www.facebook.com/Recoverycast/https://twitter.com/Recoverycastpod

More disappearing Covid vaccine data Alex Berenson Reports Until Thursday, the Canadian province of British Columbia provided a clear breakdown of hospitalizations and deaths by vaccine status. Each week, the BC Centre for Disease Control offered an updated count of vaccinated, boosted, and unvaccinated people who had been hospitalized or died. British Columbia presented the data in what it called “vax donut charts,” because the charts looked like donuts and were stratified by Covid vaccine status. (Crazy, I know.) The dark purple color represents people who have received at least three Covid vaccine doses, and the purple color those who have received two. As the charts make clear, vaccinated and boosted people account for the vast majority of all Covid hospitalizations and deaths in British Columbia. Still, the fact that 75 to 80 percent of all deaths occur in boosted people highlight the sad reality that the shots do little if anything to stop severe cases and death from Omicron - the final defense of vaccine advocates. And so British Columbia announced last week that the Vax Donut Chart would be no more. “As of July 28, the Outcomes by Vax and Vax Donut Charts have been retired,” a notice on the Centre for Disease Control Website said blandly. Worse, the charts from earlier weeks also seem to have disappeared from the Wayback Machine - the Internet's most crucial archive. Trying to find them on saved pages simply pulls up the July 28th notice. Amazingly, a Canadian television network actually asked the Centre for Disease Control why it had pulled the charts. The agency's response: “As most of the population has now been vaccinated with at least two doses of vaccine and many more have been infected with COVID-19, the data became hard to interpret." This is just my opinion. J Fallon Apple Music J Fallon Spotify J Fallon YouTube The Slippery Slope Apple Podcasts The Slippery Slope YouTube The Slippery Slope Stitcher --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason-fallon/message

Set your clocks back 50 years, ladies! Roe v. Wade has been reversed. The Supreme Court has just changed America, the land of the free….Men, that is. Burning, urgency, frequency, yes... Urinary tract infections are brutal. Yes, tongue rings may have their place with pleasure but their are down sides. Also, guess who got diagnosed with migraines? Plus, what is Hepatitis C (HCV) and why do we need to eliminate it by 2030? Guests: Dr. Deon Louw - Headache specialist Dr. Sophia Bartlett - Senior scientist for sexually transmitted and bloodborne infections (STIBBI) at the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CH1: Is there a conflict when bonuses and benefits are linked to revenue? Guest: Sam Cooper,  Investigative Journalist for Global National CH2: In order to help with rental vacancy, Should all buildings be forced to allow rentals? Guest:  Tony Gioventu, Executive Director of Condo and Homeowners Association of BC CH3: According to Destination Canada, one in three Canadians have interest in seeking out Indigenous travel experiences. Guest: Chris Tait, GM of Klahoose Wilderness Resort CH4: With the pandemic shutting down many services for the last couple of years you would think the access to safe supply would have dropped across BC. However that is not the case according to a new study by UBC. Guest: Stephanie Glegg, Postdoctoral Fellow at the BC Centre on Substance Use at UBC CH5: Today, June 21st, is Indigenous People's Day. Our show contributor Raji Sohal is here to talk about a music and arts festival that celebrates indigenous culture. Guest: CKNW Contributor Raji Sohal interviewed Robert Thomson, curator of Talking Stick Festival, member of the Haida nation. CH6: Hockey Canada officials testified and took questions yesterday about a lawsuit that has shown people a darker side of junior hockey in Canada.  Guest: Dan Robson, Author and Senior Enterprise Writer at The Athletic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Small amounts of illicit drugs for personal use will soon be decriminalized in B.C. - but what effect will this have on the opioid crisis? We talk to Leslie McBain, Co-Founder of Moms Stop The Harm, and Kora DeBeck, a research scientist with the BC Centre on Substance Use; and in our 2nd half, as young people prepare to start their summer jobs, what should be done to ensure the workplace is safe? We hear from WorkSafeBC.

Dr. Jerilynn Prior and Dr. Lara Briden are back on the podcast. In this episode, they discuss why ovulation, rather than our period, is the main event of the menstrual cycle. It is an important and interesting discussion shedding light on important concepts that impact women of all ages.   We cover the following: What happens during ovulation and why is it so important? What is the meaning of ovulation and anovulation? The importance of estrogen and progesterone and how they impact ovulation How ovulation tracking works Is it possible to have regular cycles and not ovulate? What are the signs that you are not ovulating? How to know if you are making too much estrogen What is a normal luteal phase? Can you take birth control as a teenager? “What matters is releasing an egg, making progesterone, and making it for long enough to counterbalance the effects of estrogen. They are meant to be coordinated. They have fundamentally different actions on different tissues.” - Dr. Jerilynn Prior Resources: Curated resources to support Menstrual Health Spotify Podcast Playlist on Women's Health Foundations and Menstrual Health Blog Posts from CeMCOR: For Healthcare Providers: Managing Menorrhagia Without Surgery Why Is “The Pill” Harmful for Bones in Adolescent Women? Follow #RighttoOvulate Dr. Lara Briden's Books: Period Repair Manual  Hormone Repair Manual If you liked this episode and you're feeling generous, don't forget to leave a review on iTunes or Spotify! And be sure to: Follow Fempower Health on Instagram for updates and tips. Tell 2-3 of your friends about this episode!   **The information shared by Fempower Health is not medical advice but for information purposes to enable you to have more effective conversations with your doctor. Always talk to your doctor before making health-related decisions.  **Contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links** About Dr. Jerilynn Prior Jerilynn C. Prior BA, MD, FRCPC (former ABIM, ABEM) is a Professor of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC. She has spent her career studying menstrual cycles and the effects of the cycle's changing estrogen and progesterone hormone levels on women's health. She is the founder (2002) and Scientific Director of the Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research (CeMCOR). She is also Director of the BC Centre of the Canadian Multicentre Osteoporosis Study (CaMos) that is studying osteoporosis, fractures and bone mineral density and has followed over 9000 adult women and men across the country for over 19 years, plus about a 1000 younger women and men aged 16-24 for two years. About Dr. Lara Briden Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor and bestselling author of the books Period Repair Manual and Hormone Repair Manual— practical guides to treating period problems with nutrition, supplements, and bioidentical hormones.  With a strong science background, Lara sits on several advisory boards and is the lead author of a 2020 paper published in a peer-reviewed medical journal.  She has more than 20 years' experience in women's health and currently has consulting rooms in Christchurch, New Zealand, where she treats women with PCOS, PMS, endometriosis, perimenopause, and many other hormone- and period-related health problems.

This week's TCR Express is a special episode for Women In Construction week with Daily Commercial News staff writer Angela Gismondi and digital media editor Warren Frey looking back over the last year with several interview clips with different women in the industry. Clips include selections from interviews with EthelFox Construct Group founder and CEO Natasha Ferguson, Residential Construction Council of Ontario manager of government and stakeholder relations Amina Dibe, BC Centre for Women in the Trades outreach coordinator Lindsay Kearns and electrical apprentice Andrea Davidson. You can listen to The Construction Record and TCR Express on the Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce websites as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music's podcast section. You can listen to last week's episode of TCR Express here and our most recent Construction Record podcast featuring an interview with National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) communications manager Makenzie Plusnick here. Thanks for listening and we'll see you next week. DCN-JOC News Services