Best Charlene Pickrem Podcasts (2024)

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Dr. J Sadek MD, MBA, FRCPC, B.Sc. Pharm, DABPN (Psych & Neuro) 52:41

5y ago52:41

52:41

Dr. J. Sadek, specializes in ADHD and Suicide. He shares his vast knowledge on Suicide. What is the difference between self harm and suicide, researched risk factors as well as strategies to support. I found the information beneficial, listen in. Be empowered!

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Ryan Pulsifer 48:51

5y ago48:51

48:51

As a high school co-op student Ryan has been learning the ropes and getting to meet the various characters of CIOE 97.5 FM team. Ryan and I chat about mental health/illness. Ryan expresses himself amazingly well and his self awareness was refreshing. Listen in you won't be disappointed.

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Halifax Chamber of Commerce - Becky Davison 52:50

5y ago52:50

52:50

Becky, is the director of marketing for the Halifax Chamber of Commerce and when I was approved to have a representative come on the show to discuss the role , Halifax Chamber of Commerce has in supporting the well being of its employees but also to advocate and address mental health well being issues in our entrepreneurial context. Educating busin…

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Healthy Minds Cooperative 52:13

5y ago52:13

52:13

Brad Rowe and Leslie Huska, share the mission and their roles within, Healthy Minds Cooperative team. Each shares from a perspective of living with mental illness. I was inspired by their individual resiliency, vulnerability, genuine desire to assist others and journey to wellness. Had a great time, listen in, be inspired and empowered.…

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April Stroink 51:09

5y ago51:09

51:09

April, joins me on Mental Health - Let's Talk About it! to share her knowledge and experience regarding money mindset. How we think about and engage with money has much larger impacts on our mental health well being than we may recognize. She is walking the talk and enjoying life while teaching her daughters and many others how to alter their minds…

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Rosanne Burke, Dementia 51:31

5y ago51:31

51:31

Rosanne, joins me on Mental Health - Let's Talk About it! to share her own care provider journey and how that experience spurred her on to enhance her awareness to help other care providers. We also discuss the importance of providing dementia patients with opportunities to meet their mental health needs. Be empowered!…

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Cecil Wright 51:32

5y ago51:32

51:32

Cecil joins me to discuss the power of sports, theatre and music in maintaining his own mental health.

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Shaleen Jones - Eating Disorders NS 51:40

5y ago51:40

51:40

Shaleen, will enhance listeners awareness of eating disorders and avaliable services to assist individuals overcome and live well. Peer support is an integral part of Eating Disorders Nova Scotia. Being able to share with another, who has overcome their own challenges and can relate, helps individuals feel they are not alone. Be empowered!…

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Tracey Maxfield - Escaping the Rabbit Hole 53:28

5y ago53:28

53:28

On August 20, 2015, after enduring years of intense workplace stress, bullying and harassment, Tracey Maxfield, a hard working, highly skilled, caring and compassionate nurse, hurtled headfirst down into an abyss of darkness, despair, pain and sorrow (she affectionately named the rabbit hole). Tracey, has dedicated her life to bringing awareness to…

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Jay Aaron Roy 51:28

5+ y ago51:28

51:28

Jay, approaches community challenges in a unique way. Cape and Cowl, specializes in comics, toys, and games but is much more. Listen in and see how he has teamed up with other service providers to help community members struggling find support. Be empowered!

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Wayne Maxwell (part #2) 55:46

5+ y ago55:46

55:46

Wayne and I continue our conversation regarding trauma, to enhance awareness of various strategies/resources, to cope with the challenges of exposure. Be empowered!

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Wayne Maxwell - Cricon Consulting 53:19

5+ y ago53:19

53:19

Wayne, joins me to discuss trauma. He shares his wealth of knowledge regarding the evolution of trauma and coping strategies to overcome and live well after experiencing a life altering event. Be empowered!

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Donalda MacIssac 53:48

5+ y ago53:48

53:48

Donalda MacIssac, joins me to discuss her extensive volunteer efforts in the community, how the knowledge/experience gathered will assist her advocate for community members potentially as a MLA for Sackville-Cobequid, in Lower Sackville, NS. Be empowered!

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Bev Fletcher - "Believe in Hope" 51:48

5+ y ago51:48

51:48

Bev's teen daughter died by suicide. Bev shares her lived experience, what supported her to initially survive, what she did to empower herself and how she and her two daughters are living today. RESILIENCY+ Be empowered!

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Tyler Simmonds and Kyle Kelly (Laing House) 52:45

5+ y ago52:45

52:45

Kyle Kelly, Support Staff, Team Lead & Community Support Worker, and Tyler Simmonds, a Peer Support Worker join me from Laing House in the studio. We discuss living with Mental Illness and the supports avaliable through Laing House. Please join us and be empowered!

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Jenny Theriault & Kim Henry (Victorian Order of Nurses, VON) 52:47

5+ y ago52:47

52:47

Jenny and Kim join me to discuss the various services provided by VON to assist individuals live well in their communities/homes. Did you know they have transportation and food delivery service? Be empowered!

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Janice Landry 54:05

5+ y ago54:05

54:05

Award winning author, journalist and life long story teller, Janice Landry, joins me to discuss mental health and honoring the trauma of first responders, emergency and military personnel. Trauma does not discriminate. Be empowered

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Joe Quammie 52:10

5+ y ago52:10

52:10

Joe, produces and hosts, 2 programs for CIOE 97.5 FM, All Them Blues & Soulful Shack. After attending a CIOE event I gave Joe a drive home and our conversation led to him being a guest on my show. We had so many similarities to share, our experiences and feelings, mental health challenges and current outlook on life. We all have a journey, how do y…

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Elizabeth Perry 52:47

5+ y ago52:47

52:47

Elizabeth, joins me on, Mental Health-Let's Talk About it! to share her passion and knowledge regarding, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE). Be empowered!

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Andrea Parker, Coordinator with Cobequid and West Hants Uniacke Community Health Board 53:01

5+ y ago53:01

53:01

Andrea, provides listeners an awareness of the Community Health Boards. With over thirty-seven boards throughout Nova Scotia, volunteers gather information from their communities regarding your health and wellness, advocate change and provide wellness grants. Be empowered!

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Dr. Alexa Bagnell, Bell Let's Talk representative. 53:59

5+ y ago53:59

53:59

Bell Let's Talk representative Dr. Alexa Bagnell, discusses anxiety, acceptable and negatively impacting, strategies & support, web based interventions and resources. #bellletstalk My apologies to those of you who hate to hear the English language butchered my Dyslexic Syndrome was challenging me during the show and impacted the formation of my que…

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Jennifer Stewart 52:27

5+ y ago52:27

52:27

Jennifer, joins me to discuss how can we find "sparkle" in our lives to live a life full of joy, love, purpose and passion.

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David Holt 52:01

5+ y ago52:01

52:01

David joins me to share his perspectives on, trying to get care for his sister, who had Schizophrenia and later died by suicide. Be empowered!

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Rachael Dent-Flynn, FLAR Equine Experience 52:34

5+ y ago52:34

52:34

Rachael joins me on Mental Health-Let's Talk About it! to discuss how working with horses and a facilitator can assist individuals with various challenges. Horses are extremely sensitive to an individuals emotional presence you can't fool them. Be empowered!

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Georgina Fitzpatrick & Jenny Theriault 53:35

6y ago53:35

53:35

Georgina (Fraudcents) and Jenny (VON) join me to discuss the mental health impacts of fraud on our aging population and their families. How can we protect our loved ones and community members from elder abuse? This is a very important topic that we can not ignore! Be empowered!

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rcs construction (Andrew Doucet & Dena Hueston) 50:35

6y ago50:35

50:35

Andrew & Dena share how rcs construction supports employee mental health well being in their organizational culture. Be empowered!

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Peter Stoffer 49:23

6y ago49:23

49:23

Listen to Peter share the importance of living life - try a new form of exercise, be with the one's you love, enjoy a good meal, help others and sleep. Try to catch a leaf and laugh! Operational Stress and Post Traumatic Stress Disorders can negatively impact ones life, learning strategies to move forward is important, you can overcome your challen…

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Dr. Allan Abbass 52:28

6y ago52:28

52:28

Dr. Allan Abbass, joins me to discuss how the Centre for Emotions and Health at Dalhousie University utilizes Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy to assist individuals overcome emotional blockages.

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James Shepard 51:58

6y ago51:58

51:58

James shares his perspectives on mental health/illness, the challenges he has experienced and his desire to live well, as a visually impaired individual. Be empowered!

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Dave Wilson 51:33

6y ago51:33

51:33

Dave joins me on Mental Health-Let's Talk About it! to share his knowledge of, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) appreciate our first responders. Be empowered!

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Steve Deveau 50:53

6y ago50:53

50:53

Steve joins me to share his story of trauma and resiliency. Six years sober and choosing to put as much time and energy into his recovery as he did his addiction. Steve discusses the challenges of overcoming one's past and the roadblocks he is encountering.

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Roberta Hibbert 52:04

6y ago52:04

52:04

Roberta shares how her Type "E" personality being everything to everyone was no healthy and how volunteering has helped her with her self care.

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Rick Courtney 51:57

6y ago51:57

51:57

Rick joins me to discuss Mental Health First Aid and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training as proactive strategies to assist individuals identify mental health behaviors and interventions to safely de-esculate individuals in crisis.

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Andrew Middleton 51:49

6y ago51:49

51:49

Andrew Middleton, CEO of Shift, joins me to discuss experiential learning, supporting the mental health of employees and future prospects.

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DocChristine Sauer 51:14

6y ago51:14

51:14

DocChristine Sauer joins me to discuss her dark journey with Mental Illness and finding the light; the right combination of medication and healthy alternatives to thrive. Join us for this inspirational discussion and enhance your knowledge of others perspectives. Be well!

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Chebucto Family Centre 52:02

6y ago52:02

52:02

Nicole Clarke, Family Wellness Co-ordinator and Aaron Bailey, Youth and Community Outreach Co-ordinator join me to discuss the services provided by the Chebucto Family Centre to assist individuals, families and community identify challeneges and discover supports/strategies to maintain their Mental Health well being.…

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Jason Craig - Sackville/Beaverbank Happy Community Project. 53:34

6y ago53:34

53:34

Jason joins me to discuss the Happy Community Project and the vision and action the residents of Sackville and Beaverbank have for their community. The Happy Community Project is an evidence based approach to improving our communities well being.

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Ashley MacInnis 50:35

6y ago50:35

50:35

Ashley joins me to discuss her journey with Mental Illness and the strategies in her "tool box" to maintain her mental health as well as her desire to end the stigma of Mental Illness.

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Grant Hatcher - Balanced Trance 53:54

6y ago53:54

53:54

Grant joins me to discuss hypnotherapy, meditation, toxic masculinity and other topics related to Mental Health.

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Andrea Janzen, Professional Leadership Coach (Goals) 52:41

6y ago52:41

52:41

Andrea discusses strategies to reach our goals and uses me as her guinea pig to walk through the process.

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Councillor Lisa Blackburn, District 14 52:53

6y ago52:53

52:53

Lisa shares the challenges rural citizens have accessing Mental Health services, her own perspectives and experiences, wrap around services, teachers, proactive vs reactive interventions and more ......

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Kimberly Strange - Registered Counselling Therapist 52:43

6y ago52:43

52:43

Kim shares with us the process of becoming a Registered Counselling Therapist (RCT) and the services provided by a RCT. Kim was my therapist and she was essential to helping me recognize how my thinking was causing me anxiety and to accept my depression and need for medication.

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Keith Gelhorn & Zeek Parot - ADDvocacy ADHD and Life Skills Coaching 52:32

6y ago52:32

52:32

Keith shares his own journey and how it spurred him on the start his own business. Zeek participated in programs offered by Keith and shares how it has changed his perspectives to one of a growth mindset.

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Kelly Shaw & Melissa Caines - Animal Therapy 53:23

6y ago53:23

53:23

Kelly, Melissa and Jozee join me to discuss the benefits of animal therapy, the science behind it and how to become certified as an animal therapist. Animals are good for our Mental Health well being!

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Debbie Adams - PeopleCan Training 53:14

6y ago53:14

53:14

Debbie and I discuss the power of having a purpose, functioning well with Mental Illness, personal power and the importance of dealing with our trauma.

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Mike Brannen, Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia 53:11

6y ago53:11

53:11

Mike shares how he found himself as the Communications Coordinator at the Mental Health Foundation and the teams mission.

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Dave Graham, Executive Director of Brigadoon Village 54:35

6y ago54:35

54:35

Dave shares how he became involved with Brigadoon Village and the various camps they offer, in particular, Camp Believe for kids/youth who have parents living with Mental Illness.

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Andrea Janzen, Professional Leadership Coach 53:48

6y ago53:48

53:48

Andrea and I discuss judgement and gossip, the impact of unconscious bias, the abundance mindset, steps to overcome judgement

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Caelin Nadin, Yoga Therapist and Andrea Chute, Yoga Instructor 53:31

6y ago53:31

53:31

Why not start with a little giggle!! Great explanation of the difference between Yoga Therapy and yoga practice. These ladies know their stuff, have a listen, great show!!

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Councillor Steve Craig, District 15 - Lower Sackville, NS. 52:45

6y ago52:45

52:45

Steve joins me to discuss resources that are available to citizens within HRM, issues concerning citizens that impact Mental Health and how we can help self as well as other within our communities.

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