#tematalks Podcast

Author: Vários
Narrator: Vários
Publisher: Podcast
Duration: 192:44:55
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Synopsis

Join host Sean Conohan (formerly of Uptalk Podcast) as he chips away at the stigma associated with mental illness in the first responder world, one inspirational guest at a time. The #TemaTalksPodcast is brought to you by The Tema Conter Memorial Trust - Canada's leading provider of peer support, family assistance, education and training for our emergency services, public safety, military personnel, and their families. More at Tema.ca. The podcast talks about mental health in general, with a focus on how mental illness affects our First Responders. My mission is to have guests on with clinical expertise, legislative authority, or stories of hope to remind us that we are absolutely not alone. Disclaimer: The views, opinions and endorsements expressed in each podcast episode are those of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official position of The Tema Conter Memorial Trust.

Episodes

UpTalk Podcast S1E7: Bill Rusk & Stuart MacLean

26/05/2016 Duration: 01h10min

A chat with Bill Rusk from Badge og Life Canada, and Stuart MacLean, the CEO of the Workers Compensation Board of NS!

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UpTalk Podcast S1E6: Clint Malarchuk, Tod Maffin

16/05/2016 Duration: 01h16min

In this episode we chat with Clint Malarchuk and Tod Maffin about their journey with Mental illness.

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UpTalk Podcast S1E5: Kelly Regan, Leo Glavine

17/04/2016 Duration: 48min

This Episode is dedicated to the memory of Marc Boudreau. A Paramedic and Musician from Cheticamp, NS. He was taken far too soon. In this episode we chat with NS Minister of Labour, the Hon. Kelly Regan, and NS Minister of Health, the Hon. Leo Glavine about PTSD in Nova Scotia and making sure that access to help for First Responders is readily available. Dr. Robin McGee is back to teach us about Cognitive Reprocessing Therapy.

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UpTalk Podcast S1E4: Michael Landsberg, "Big Daddy" Gary Goodridge, Theo Fleury

14/04/2016 Duration: 01h11min

In this special "Sports Industry-themed" episode, we talk to Michael Landsberg, Gary Goodridge, and Theo Fleury about their personal Mental Health stories. They also tell us how they are trying to help other people that may be struggling with Mental Illness.

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UpTalk Podcast S1E3: Todd Doherty, Jamie & Vanessa MacWhirter, Shaun Taylor

17/03/2016 Duration: 01h37min

This month we talk to MP Todd Doherty about his Private Member's Bill C-211, which looks to create a federal framework to ensure that First Responders with PTSD get the help they need. We also talk to Jamie & Vanessa McWhirter about their PTSD story and the creation of the PTSD Buddies support group. We chat with Shaun Taylor, creator of ‪#‎ivegotyourback911‬ about his story. All of this, and DR. Robin McGee teaches us about EMDR Therapy for PTSD! Episode will be available on March 17th!

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UpTalk Podcast S1E2: Natalie Harris & Janice Landry

17/02/2016 Duration: 01h13s

In Episode 2 we chat with Natalie Harris and Janice Landry. Dr. Robin McGee teaches us about Narrative Memory vs. Post Traumatic Memory during "Clinically Speaking with Dr. McGee".

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UpTalk Podcast S1E1: The Foundation

17/01/2016 Duration: 40min

Monthly podcast talking about mental health in general with a focus on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and how it affects First Responders. Episode 1: The Foundation Introduction the podcast. Host, Sean Conohan, tells his story of how PTSD ended his career as a Paramedic/Communications Officer. In her segment, Clinically Speaking with Dr. McGee, Dr. Robin McGee gives a clinical definition of PTSD and talks about why it affects the First Response community more frequently than other segments of society.

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