This week, Katelyn Doyle, Communications and Marketing Manager at DCO, talks about springtime and seasonal affective disorder. The arrival of spring can bring unexpected challenges. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), typically associated with the winter months, can also manifest in the springtime for many. She uses research and articles which are linked below to talk about SAD. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/seasonal-affective-disorder https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3315262/ https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/treatment/ To co ..read more

This week is National Volunteer Week! Join Katelyn Doyle, Communications and Marketing Manager at DCO, and talk about volunteer appreciation. The theme for 2024 is “Every Moment Matters” which aims to highlight the important contributions of volunteers in Canada. Our member centres and many other organizations rely on the support of volunteers. So thank you volunteers! To connect with support related to this episode, or for anything else going on in your life, please visit www.dcontario.org/locations to find your nearest Member centre. Many of our Member centres operate 24/7. Thank you for lis ..read more

This week Caitlin Plant, Program Manager, and Katelyn Doyle, Marketing and Communications Manager, talk about using spring cleaning as a form of self-care. They pull from two articles, (linked below), and discuss their own challenges and thoughts on spring cleaning. Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, (n.d.). Spring Cleaning for Your Mental Health. https://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/spring-cleaning-for-yourmental-health Yun, T. (March 22, 2022). Psychological obstacles that could be getting in the way of your spring cleaning. CTV News. https://www.ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/psychologic ..read more

As this episode comes out on Easter Monday, we would love to wish all those who celebrate a Happy Easter! In this archived episode, Caitlin sits down with her daughter, now a 7th grader, to gain her perspective once again on some current events. Together, they discuss gender roles, bodily autonomy, and the recent decision by the United States Supreme Court to overturn Roe v Wade making the criminalization of abortion a reality in some states. If you would like more information or potential tips for managing stress related to these events. To connect with support related to this episode, or for ..read more

This week Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at DCO and Katelyn Doyle, Communications and Marketing Manager at DCO are talking about gender-based violence in Canada, and how we can best support those calling about gender-based violence. Resources mentioned in this weeks podcast can be found here: National support resources from the Canadian Women’s Foundation: https://canadianwomen.org/support-services/ Canadian Femicide Observatory for Justice and Accountability, “#CallItFemicide: Understanding sex/gender-related killings of women and girls in Canada, 2018-2022”: https://femicideincanada.ca/calli ..read more

This week, Caitlin Plant, DCO Program Manager; Katelyn Doyle, DCO Communications and Marketing Manager; and Sabrina Popernitsch, a registered psychotherapist, have joined together to talk about their experiences with womanhood. They reflect on International Women's Day, motherhood, sisterhood, and their personal experiences with being a woman. To connect with support related to this episode, or for anything else going on in your life, please visit www.dcontario.org/locations to find your nearest Member centre. Many of our Member centres operate 24/7. Thank you for listening and we hope you’ll ..read more

This week Katelyn Doyle, Communications and Marketing Manager at DCO, is in conversation with DCO's Program Manager, Caitlin Plant about Earth Hour. This year, we are going lights out on Saturday Mar 23 from 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. According to EarthHour.org, “Last year, over 410,000 hours were given to our planet by supporters in over 190 countries and territories.” Let's do even better this year! If you're interested in any sources mentioned, check out the links here: www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change.html news.climate.columbia.edu/2018/12/27/35-ways-reduce-carbon-footprint/ www.cana ..read more

This week Katelyn Doyle, Communications and Marketing Manager at DCO, is in conversation with Rebecca Lashmar about intimacy coordination. Intimacy on stage can be a powerful tool for storytelling, but it also raises important questions about consent, boundaries, and safety. Rebecca Lashmar, is an actor, creator and intimacy professional. After graduating with her BFA from The University of Windsor in 2019, she then went on to receive her graduate diploma in Arts Administration and Leadership from Queen’s University in 2020 which provided her with a “solid understanding of consent forward, hum ..read more

This week Katelyn Doyle, Communications and Marketing Manager at DCO, is in conversation with Rebecca Lashmar about intimacy coordination. Intimacy on stage can be a powerful tool for storytelling, but it also raises important questions about consent, boundaries, and safety. Rebecca Lashmar, is an actor, creator and intimacy professional. After graduating with her BFA from The University of Windsor in 2019, she then went on to receive her graduate diploma in Arts Administration and Leadership from Queen’s University in 2020 which provided her with a “solid understanding of consent forward, hum ..read more

This week Katelyn Doyle, Communications and Marketing Manager, and Caitlin Plant, Program Manager, talk about sexual and reproductive health awareness! Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Day falls on February 12th every year, which aims to educate individuals on sexual health issues and reduce the spread of STIs. Last week was also Sexual Health Week, running from February 12-16th. This year the message is “Sexual Health is for Everyone.” All information and resources are from https://www.actioncanadashr.org/campaigns/sexual-health-week-2024 To connect with support related to this episod ..read more