The Plain Truth

"Trigger Warning", This week we will be talking about eating disorders, and as such we are going to provide a "Trigger Warning", this topic may be triggering for some listeners, we ask you take any measures necessary to engage with this topic and listen to it at at a time when you are feeling safe and have a supports around you.

Cathy talks about the Menopause Foundation which was formed about a year ago.

Host Paula Sheppard's guest on the episode include Christ Joseph, Literacy Instructor with the Murphy Center and Destiny Hopkins from the Corner Brook Status of Women Council.

"Trigger Warning", This show discusses gender based violence. The contents may be upsetting for some listeners so we ask that you please take comfort in ways that keep you safe and engaged with this information when you feel able.

June is Pride Month and there will be lots of activities in the region.

Peggy Colbourne is Director for the school and Travis Sheppard is a Nurse Educator. They both speak about the school and their experiences in the nursing profession. Listen to the full episode right here!

Last month there was a big announcement about Beckett Western. Angela talks about what Beckett means. Listen here!

"Trigger Warning", The following episode contains content that some listeners may find distressing including discussions of sexual violence and exploitaton. We ask that you take precautions to prepare yourself to engage with this topic in ways that best suit you when you feel ready and able.

Paula Sheppard's guest this week is Pete Parsons, Coordinator with Community Mental Health Initiative

On this week's show Colin talks about what volunteerism looks like in our province looks like right now. Listen for the full episode right here!

This show is about all things Perinatal Mental Health. Listen right here!

Today's topic is about gambling.

Paula Shepperd’s guests this week are Tania Heath and Bridget Clarke from the St. John’s Status of Woman Council who talk about a new e course titled “Empowering Them”. Listen to the full show here!

Paula Sheppard's guest on this show is Destiny Hopkins, Research and Action Coordinator with The Corner Brook Status of Woman Council. Listen for the full episode here!

Host Paula Sheppard's guest this week is Megan Salter, Regional Food Animator for Western Newfoundland and the Northern Peninsula from Food First NL

Host Paula Sheppard's guest by phone this week is Shirley Lucas, Chief Executive Officer with The Alzheimer's Society of NL. Listen to the full show right here.

Paula Sheppard's guest this week is Dr. Daisy Baldwin, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Nursing with Memorial University. Listen to the full show here!

“ Trigger Warning” This week we will be discussing intimate partner violence, so we do put out a content warning that if this topic is difficult for you we wish that you take this information and do with it what will allow you to engage with this topic in a way that provides comfort and safety for you weather that be through the live segment or to listen to our podcast here on bayfm.ca

February is Violence Prevention Month, Paula Sheppard’s guest this week is Local Violence Coordinator Michelle Maloney.

Paula Sheppard’s guest this week is Destiny Hopkins, Research and Action Coordinator with the Corner Brook Status of Women Council. This week Destiny and Paula will be talking about A.I. created images that may be intimate or even pornographic that are being investigated at several schools in the province.

"Trigger Warning", The topic of today's show is stalking. This may be a topic that may be difficult for some listeners. We give you this information so that you can prepare yourself for listening to this podcast or for taking care of yourself and listening at a time in which it will work best for you. We hope that you take comfort and that you are able to take information away from this segment.

Host Paula Sheppard's guest this week is Katie Temple, Executive Director of the Western Environment Centre.

Host Paula Sheppard's guest this week is Peter Parsons, Mental Health Promotions Coordinator with the Community Mental Health Initiative. Today's show talks about stress and Mental Health during the holidays.

Today's guest is Laura O'Driscoll, Senior Policy Manager with the Diabetes Canada.

"Trigger Warning", This episode will discuss violence, and this topic may be emotionally challenging for some. This warning is simply to empower you the audience with the knowledge you need to make healthy decisions about how and if you wish to engage with this topic. If following this episode you are triggered help is available through 811 or Doorways.