Just us On Justice and Other Things

We had an amazing chat with Mona Gill. Her story is truly inspiring. Her journey through IPV and her perseverance to achieve her lifetime goal. All I can say is wow and thank her for spending time with us. Season 2 Episode 5 - An Amazing Life...Being So Mona] [Listen Here] https://www.spreaker.com/show/... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... [Show Notes] Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton Support Lin...

Today the brothers Jones found themselves alone in the podcast room as their guest had to cancel. So the chatted about Bell Let’s Talk, Singing as Therapy, and whatever seemed to run through their unplanned brains. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/just-us-on-justice-and-other-things--5542256/support .

Today was an awesome conversation with Clare Gallant. We discussed her life, wellness, caring for people and much more. Our longest episode and we could have easily talked for another 90 minutes Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/just-us-on-justice-and-other-things--5542256/support .

Today we chatted with Danny’s childhood and lifelong friend Brian a Christian. We talked about martial arts and boxing, football and rugby and we tied in to men’s health and wellness. Beyond Recovery Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/user/... From Uniforms to Unicorns Podcast: https://www.fromuniformstounic... Book Recommendations: The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi Of Mice and Men by John...

Today we chatted with Francoise Mathieu Scotty’s friend from Tend Academy. We talked about trauma, compassion and so much more. We also discovered Danny and Franciose’s connection to Cambridge much to Scotty’s chagrin. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/just-us-on-justice-and-other-things--5542256/support .

In todays episode the brothers speak about system’s irritation having some recent issues in health care. The need for trauma informed services in all the systems and the link between health care and justice! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/just-us-on-justice-and-other-things--5542256/support .

Today we had an amazing conversation with Jenn Cardoso. We chatted about career changes, higher education, dysregulation and regulation, so much more. We really enjoyed this one. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/just-us-on-justice-and-other-things--5542256/support .

Today we discussed grief and loss. How this has impacted and transformed us as people. How losses have helped us to grow and how through grief we found out who we really are. This episode was inspired by Anderson Cooper and Stephen Colbert from a recent podcast that they did. There was laughs and cries as we explored this topic together. RESOURCES: Alberta Mental Health Help Line 1-877-303-2642 Ed...

Today we had our first redo!! We tried to record this last week but we messed it up. Our conversation today discussed a wide range of topics from Equity, Diversity and Inclusion to language, barriers and culture. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/just-us-on-justice-and-other-things--5542256/support .

Today we look at an unfortunate article in the news that addresses a failure to understand the need for mental health supports from a senior police leader. We discuss several things from childhood Christmas movies to moving cattle across a river. We talk about some struggles and success. SHOW NOTES Alberta Mental Health Help Line 1-877-303-2642 Talk Suicide Canada 1-833-456-4566 ------------------...

Today we got to have a wonderful visit with Scott’s sister in-law Jocelyn. We talked about Gitxzan, healing, racism and much more. Apologies for the couple of coughs into the mic again! RESOURCES: Edmonton Area Mental Health 24-hour Distress Line: 780-482-4357 (HELP) Alberta Indigenous Mental Health Support 1-888-495-6588 ACRONYMS & DEFINITIONS: Gitxsan: Northern Alberta Indigenous community EPS:...

Today we spoke about many things Guest-less. Dan had a bit of a residual annoying cough but the conversation meandered around corrections Canada and the issues that are present. We discussed what we can do to make a better system and how the current system is ineffective. Scott discussed his 12 hour walk and that led to the November mens mental health month. Time to change time to heal. RESOURCES:...

In this episode we discuss police culture, wellness and vulnerability. What it was like to be the first openly gay male in a large police organization. Where we are, where we were and where we should be as justice organizations when it comes to trauma informed, compassion and vulnerability RESOURCES: November is Men’s Health Awareness Month and an opportunity to join in healthy, vulnerable convers...

This episode talks about leadership, compassion, growth through stress. Scott corrects Dan as he should in this instance. Poor Folgers’ gets it once again but a huge shoutout to Red Rose. Universal precautions: A methodology for trauma-informed justice by Dan Jones: https://www.journalcswb.ca/index.php/cswb/article/view/194 Romeo Dallaire: https://www.romeodallaire.com/ ACRONYMS & DEFINITIONS: SID...

In more of an other things episode we talk with comedian and great guy Rob Pue. We laugh talk a bit about politics and if comedians are really funny! It was a blast! We chat about Marty (Scotty’s brother in law) arrogance and marriage as well!! SOURCES: “A Little Sketchy” TV show article: https://www.ntd.com/ntd-launches-new-comedy-show-a-little-sketchy_768676.html “A Little Sketchy” Episode 1: ht...

***Content Warning, Possibly Triggering, Explicit Content*** Today we talked about Somatic Sex Education. We discussed biases, law and touched on feminist theory. We delved into the concepts of is sex work real work and the construct of choice. We also had a few fun facts about Magpies. RESOURCES: Edmonton Area Mental Health 24-hour Distress Line: 780-482-4357 (HELP) Sexual Assault Centre of Edmon...

In this episode we meandered around discussing organizational trauma, operational trauma and legitimacy. We also discussed instant coffee and Mc Chickens. We discussed stress wellness and Criss Cross Apple Sauce Episode 12 - Show Notes] RESOURCES: Renee Mitchell: https://www.blueline.ca/psychological-debriefing-are-we-doing-more-harm-than-good-6321/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13-renee-m...

Another unprepared conversation that covered immigration, policing, racism, micro aggression and leadership. It then wound its way to wellness, vulnerability and mens mental health. RESOURCES: Sandra Bucerius & Sara Thompson – When “Soft Security” Is Smart: On the Importance of Building Strong Community – Police Relationships in the Context of National Security: https://www.academia.edu/42080615/W...

*Trauma Trigger Warning* This episode was an eye opening look at the sex industry and society. We discuss an insider view to licensed and regulated sex work. This was an outstanding discussion that will provide different perspectives on what can be a polarizing topic. RESOURCES: Edmonton Area Mental Health 24-hour Distress Line: 780-482-4357 (HELP) Alberta Indigenous Mental Health Support 1-888-49...

In this episode Teresa Strong provides a lived experience monologue that touches on trauma, resilience, survival and compassion. This is followed by an excellent discussion between the three. Teresa is raw, vulnerable and witty. Episode 9 - Show Notes] RESOURCES: Edmonton Area Mental Health 24-hour Distress Line: 780-482-4357 (HELP) Alberta Indigenous Mental Health Support 1-888-495-6588 Sexual As...

While at the Gitxsan Nation at Scott’s brother in law’s wedding, we sat by the River and had a chat. We talked about retirement, wellness, systems, organizational vs operational stress, anxiety responses and what our futures look like. We had a flyby from a bald eagle and an amazing view that will eventually make it to our Insta page. [Episode 8 - Show Notes] RESOURCES Book: How to Retire Happy, W...

Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse is Cree and Mohawk from Michel First Nation. She is a police commissioner and a provincial NDP candidate. She and Dan have been connected friends for years and her relationship with Scott is new and blossoming. We touch on so much from Justice, Over-Incarceration, Wellness, Culture and so much more. We hope you find it as enjoyable as we did. RESOURCES: Edmonton Area Mental...

*Trauma Trigger Warning*In this episode we get to spend some time with Myrna McCallum who is amazing. She is inspirational and amazing. RESOURCES: Edmonton Area Mental Health 24-hour Distress Line: 780-482-4357 (HELP) Alberta Indigenous Mental Health Support 1-888-495-6588 Gladue Decision: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R_v_Gladue Dr. Ivan Zinger Correctional Investigator’s Report: https://www.oci-...

Todays PodCast was an unexpected guestless chat. Due to unforeseen circumstances our guest was unavailable. So we just had a chat. We spoke about wellness, resilience, trauma and meandered around about much more. RESOURCES: ACES: www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.html University of Alberta Prison Project: www.canadiancriminology.com/projects/uapp Dr Caroline Angel - https://www.linkedin.co...

Explicit Content* This is a great episode with our first real guest, Art Ladoucer. We talk about the justice system, compassion and trauma informed justice, film school and reminisce about high school and being friends in prison when one is inside and the other is a Correctional Office. We get a little excited and say a few swears so there is some language issues hence the warning. Become a suppor...