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People First Radio
People First Radio
People First Radio
Join People First Radio as they discuss topics surrounding mental health, addiction recovery and homelessness. Tune in for insightful discussions on issues that impact our communities.
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Latest Episodes
Supportive housing tenant shares thoughts ahead of move into new Nanaimo building
Monday 6th May 2024
17 minutes
Exploring screen depictions of mental health and mental illness
Saturday 30th March 2024
57 minutes
Here with you – a mom’s journey through love, family, and addiction
Friday 9th February 2024
34 minutes
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Get the buttons here!People First Radio: A Podcast Dedicated to Mental Health, Addiction, Recovery and Homelessness
People First Radio is a podcast series that focuses on conversations about mental health, addiction recovery and homelessness. The show features experts who share their insights into these important topics. Listeners will learn about innovative programs designed to help those struggling with addiction or homelessness, as well as the challenges faced by individuals experiencing these issues.
The show covers a wide range of topics such as the human impact of psychedelic assisted therapy, challenges and conflicts in supportive housing programs across Canada, and the importance of compassion towards those struggling with addiction or homelessness.
One episode delves into Vancouver Island University's Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Program which offers students transformative experiences through psychedelic therapy. Another episode discusses the Low-Barrier ACT program for caregivers of people with dementia in New Brunswick - an innovative approach to providing mental health care that is revolutionizing how we look at healthcare today.
Guests on People First Radio also share their personal stories such as Shea Smith's firsthand perspective on navigating systems related to homelessness or Alina Pete's experience with OCD illustrated through cartoons. These stories provide insight into what individuals living with these conditions go through every day.
Listeners will also learn about organizations like AHMA (Affordable Housing Management Association), which manages a $500 million fund for non-profits in British Columbia to purchase existing housing units; The St John’s Status Of Women Council’s Managed Alcohol Program which provides harm reduction services exclusively for women; Nanaimo's new Community Safety Officer program focusing on community engagement; among many other exciting initiatives across Canada.
The podcast hosts insightful discussions around important issues facing our communities today such as food security problems faced by low-income families during COVID-19 pandemic or regulatory structures around medications and plant-based medicines used in treating addictions. Through its informative episodes, People First Radio encourages listeners to think critically about current events happening around them while inspiring young leaders towards positive change.