พอดคาสท์ Unsilencing Stories ชั้นนำ (2024)

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Lenae Silva: Episode 8: Exposure to Death & Trauma 51:13

4d ago51:13

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In this episode, you'll hear Lenae Silva talk to Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung about exposure to trauma. Lenae talks about a recent experience where she saw a child receiving Methadone treatment and how it made her reflect on her past. Lucas, Esther and Lenae begin to review the stressors and Lenae discusses how her financial situation has gotten wo…

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Lenae Silva: Episode 7: Exposure to Death, Trauma & Stress 46:20

11d ago46:20

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In this episode, you’ll hear Lenae Silva talk to Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung about the impact of death and trauma on peer workers. Lenae discusses the amount of loss and trauma faced by her community and how this stress has resulted in PTSD and impacted her substance use. Glossary: BCCDC: The BC Centre for Disease Control CAI: Community Action Ini…

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Lenae Silva: Episode 6: Housing 28:44

18d ago28:44

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In this episode, you’ll hear Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung interview Lenae about her precarious housing situation and its impact on her career as a peer worker. She explains how housing instability, combined with insufficient pay, creates fear and anxiety for her on a daily basis. Glossary: BCCDC: The BC Centre for Disease Control CAI: Community Act…

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Lenae Silva: Episode 5: Stigma & Burnout 44:26

25d ago44:26

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In this episode, you’ll hear Lenae Silva talk to Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung about her new trajectory in peer work, as she is feeling burned out and unfulfilled. Lenae discusses the stigma she experiences as someone who uses substances, and how she feels this leads to lack of respect in the workplace. Glossary: BCCDC: The BC Centre for Disease Con…

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Lenae Silva: Episode 4: Financial Compensation, Work & Stress 54:28

1M ago54:28

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In this episode, you’ll hear Lenae Silva talk to Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung about the lack of standardized financial compensation for paying peer workers. Lenae discusses the importance of fair payment and the need for flexible scheduling and work environments for people who use substances. Lenae also explores the lack of clear job descriptions f…

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Lenae Silva: Episode 3: Burnout 53:35

1M ago53:35

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In this episode, you'll hear Lenae Silva talk to Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung about her personal substance use and how it affects her daily life. Lenae discusses how personal stressors can create burnout as a peer worker, and how she manages that burnout to continue her work. Glossary: BCCDC: The BC Centre for Disease Control CAI: Community Action …

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Lenae Silva: Episode 2: Tokenization & Burnout 39:18

2M ago39:18

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In this episode, you'll hear Lenae Silva talk to Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung about tokenism and representation as a peer worker. Lenae talks about the continued focus on peer workers trauma, which does not provide a wider view of their lives and careers. They discuss how this leads to burnout and a lack of upward trajectory for peer workers in the…

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Lenae Silva: Episode 1: Introduction 43:39

2M ago43:39

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In this episode, you'll hear Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung interview Lenae Silva for the first time. They discuss the impact of Covid-19 on peer workers’ careers and personal lives, as well as the increased need for harm reduction workers. Lenae also discusses the lack of career development offered to peer workers and how this is a major barrier to …

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Episode 27: Joseph Unterschute in Cranbrook, B.C. Remembers his Cousin Travis 7:08

1+ y ago7:08

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In this episode, you will hear Peter Eugene speaking with Joseph Unterschute in Cranbrook, B.C. about Joseph’s cousin Travis Paxton who experienced a fatal overdose.โดย Unsilencing Stories

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Episode 28: Peter Eugene in Cranbrook, B.C. Discusses his own Non-Fatal Opioid Overdose 4:15

1+ y ago4:15

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In this episode, you will hear Joseph Unterschute and Peter Eugene speaking in Cranbrook, B.C. about Peter’s experience with his own non-fatal opioid overdose.โดย Unsilencing Stories

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Episode 29: Cameron Gauthier in Cranbrook, B.C. Remembers his Uncle 7:27

1+ y ago7:27

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In this episode, you will hear Cameron Westcott interviewing Cameron Gauthier in Cranbrook B.C. about Gauthier's uncle who experienced a fatal opioid overdose.โดย Unsilencing Stories

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Episode 30: Shane Matthis Remembers his Friend Scotty 15:05

1+ y ago15:05

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In this episode, you’ll hear Colin Goddard interviewing Shane Mathis in Cranbrook, B.C. about Matthis' friend Scotty from Windermere, B.C., who died of liver disease related to alcoholism.โดย Unsilencing Stories

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Episode 19: Santana Jones Remembers her Ex-Partner Craig 8:36

1+ y ago8:36

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In this episode, you will hear Roland Soobotin speaking with Santana Jones in Cranbrook B.C. about her ex-partner, Craig, who died of an opioid overdose at age 28.โดย Unsilencing Stories

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Episode 20: Marianne Ryan in Cranbrook, B.C. Remembers her Friend Jarred 21:17

1+ y ago21:17

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In this episode, you will hear Jerome Desmarchais-Vogt speaking with Marianne Ryan in Cranbrook B.C. about her friend Jarred who both died from an opioid overdose.โดย Unsilencing Stories

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Episode 16: Amy Goodon in Cranbrook, B.C. Remembers her friend Brendan 13:31

1+ y ago13:31

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In this episode, you will hear Ben Vanloon speaking with Amy Goodon in Cranbrook, B.C. about her friend Brendan who experienced a fatal opioid overdose.โดย Unsilencing Stories

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Episode 17: Stacey Andrew in Cranbrook, B.C. Remembers her Ex-Boyfriend 8:20

1+ y ago8:20

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In this episode you will hear Rihanna Lopez speaking with Stacey Andrew in Cranbrook B.C. about Stacey's ex-boyfriend who experienced a fatal overdose.โดย Unsilencing Stories

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Episode 21: Colin Goddard in Cranbrook, B.C. Remembers a Friend 15:38

1+ y ago15:38

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In this episode, you will hear Shane Mathis interviewing Colin Goddard in Cranbrook, B.C. about his friend who died from an opioid overdose or drug-related accident.โดย Unsilencing Stories

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Episode 18: Roland Soobotin Remembers his Friend Frank 5:53

1+ y ago5:53

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In this episode you will hear Santana Jones speaking with Roland Soobotin in Cranbrook B.C. about his childhood friend, Frank, who died of alcoholism at age 49.โดย Unsilencing Stories

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Episode 22: Jaime Berg in Cranbrook, B.C. Remembers her Ex-Partner Timothy 18:10

1+ y ago18:10

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In this episode, you will hear Cory Hirt interviewing Jaime Berg in Cranbrook, B.C. about her ex-partner Timothy Atkinson who died from an opioid overdose in Edmonton, Alberta.โดย Unsilencing Stories

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Episode 23: Clinton Gravelle in Cranbrook, B.C. Remembers his Cousin 9:16

1+ y ago9:16

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In this episode, you will hear Sydnee Trasca interviewing Clinton Gravelle in Cranbrook, B.C. about his cousin who died from an opioid overdose.โดย Unsilencing Stories

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Episode 24: Sydnee Traska in Cranbrook, B.C. Remembers her Uncle 9:23

1+ y ago9:23

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In this episode, you will hear Clinton Gravelle interviewing Sydnee Traska in Cranbrook, B.C. about her uncle who experienced a fatal overdose.โดย Unsilencing Stories

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Episode 25: Bowe McDonald in Cranbrook, B.C. Remembers his Friend John 16:27

1+ y ago16:27

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In this episode, you will hear Myles Toddington and Bowe McDonald speaking in Cranbrook, B.C. about Bowe’s friend John who experienced a fatal opioid overdose at age 22.โดย Unsilencing Stories

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Episode 26: Myles Toddington in Cranbrook, B.C. Remembers his Friend Steve 8:40

1+ y ago8:40

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In this episode, you will hear Bowe McDonald speaking with Myles Toddington in Cranbrook, B.C. about Myle’s friend Steve who experienced a fatal opioid overdose.โดย Unsilencing Stories

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Episode 15: Juls Budau in Prince George, B.C. Remembers Her Friend Blair Lauren 25:15

1+ y ago25:15

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In this episode, you'll hear Rachael McKerracher in Fort St. James, B.C., speaking with Juls Budau, a harm reduction worker based in Prince George, B.C.. Budau speaks about their mutual friend, Blair Lauren, who died at age 34 in Montreal, QC in November 2021.

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Episode 11: Ramsey Whitfield in Prince George, B.C. Remembers His Friend Riley 9:07

1+ y ago9:07

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In this episode, you’ll hear Loriana Cahoose speaking with Ramsey Whitfield in Prince George, B.C. about his friend Riley who experienced a fatal overdose at age 38.โดย Unsilencing Stories

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Episode 12: Stephanie Norton in Prince George, B.C. Remembers Her Former Partner 13:03

1+ y ago13:03

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In this episode, you’ll hear Shauna Russell speaking with Stephanie Norton in Prince George, B.C. about Stephanie’s former partner who experienced a fatal overdose.โดย Unsilencing Stories

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Episode 13: Shauna Russell in Prince George, B.C. Remembers Her Friend 13:24

1+ y ago13:24

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In this episode, you’ll hear Stephanie Norton speaking with Shauna Russell in Prince George, B.C. about her friend who experienced a fatal overdose in 2016.โดย Unsilencing Stories

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Episode 14: Monique Gognou Remembers Her Brother 4:05

1+ y ago4:05

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In this episode, you’’ll hear Terrance West speaking with Monique Gognou in Prince George, B.C. about her brother who died from an opioid overdose at age 42.โดย Unsilencing Stories

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Episode 8: Lisa Gundlach in Prince George, B.C. Remembers Her Friend Edmond 8:19

1+ y ago8:19

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In this episode, you’’ll hear Curtis Rajacich speaking with Lisa Gundlach about her friend Edmond who died from a fatal overdose.โดย Unsilencing Stories

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Episode 9: Curtis Rajacich Remembers His Friend Michael 8:03

1+ y ago8:03

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In this episode, you’’ll hear Lisa Gundlach speaking with Curtis Rajacich about his friend Michael who experienced a fatal overdose at age 41.โดย Unsilencing Stories

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Episode 10: Rachael McKerracher in Fort St. James, B.C. Remembers Her Friend Blair Lauren 19:39

1+ y ago19:39

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In this episode, you'll hear Juls Budau, a harm reduction worker based in Prince George, B.C., speaking with her friend Rachael McKerracher in Fort St. James, B.C. McKerracher remembers their mutual friend Blair Lauren who died at age 34 in Montreal, QC in November 2021.โดย Unsilencing Stories

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Episode 7: Taija McLuckie in Courtenay, B.C. Remembers Her Cousin Brandon 19:02

1+ y ago19:02

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In this episode, you’ll hear Tiffany Vaughan interviewing Taija McLuckie who lives in Courtenay, B.C. about her cousin Brandon who experienced a fatal overdose at age 26.

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Episode 6: Tiffany Vaughan Remembers Her Brother Cory 19:54

1+ y ago19:54

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In this episode, you’ll hear Taija McLuckie interviewing Tiffany Vaughan who lives in Turney Valley, Alberta about her brother Cory who experienced a fatal overdose in October 2021 in Medicine Hat, Alberta at age 48. Tiffany's podcast, Hard Beautiful Journeyโดย Unsilencing Stories

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Episode 5: Charlene Vermeer and Elizabeth Sawatzky in Chilliwack, B.C. Remember Their Son and Partner, Kevin Sawatzky. 12:30

1+ y ago12:30

12:30

In this episode of Unsilencing Stories, you will hear Charlene Vermeer and Elizabeth Sawatzky in Chilliwack, B.C, remember their son and partner, Kevin Sawatzky, who experienced a fatal opioid overdose in June 2020, two weeks before he would have turned 46.โดย Unsilencing Stories

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Episode 1: Kym Porter in Medicine Hat, Alberta Remembers her Son Neil 28:58

1+ y ago28:58

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In this episode of Unsilencing Stories, you’ll hear Kari Ursulescu interviewing Kym Porter in Medicine Hat, Alberta about her son Neil Balmer, who died from fentanyl poisoning at age 31 in 2016.

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Episode 2: Kari Ursulescu in Medicine Hat, Alberta Remembers her Partner Riley Dawson 30:00

1+ y ago30:00

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In this episode of Unsilencing Stories, you’ll hear Kym Porter interviewing Kari Ursulescu in Medicine Hat, Alberta about her partner Riley Dawson who experienced a fatal opioid overdose in 2016.