In this episode, Bill Tucker, former Director of Education for the Thames Valley District School Board, brings more than 40 years of public education experience to a thoughtful conversation about mental health in schools. Drawing on his leadership with TVDSB, his work in teacher education at Western University, and his service on community boards supporting children, families, and vulnerable people, Bill offers a steady, system-level perspective on the pressures facing students, staff, and school communities, and the role education leaders can play in creating supportive, compassionate environments.

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In this important episode, Ray John Jr. invites listeners into an approachable conversation about Truth and Reconciliation in the light of intergenerational trauma. Drawing on more than 20 years as an educator and Indigenous Cultural Teacher, Ray shares how “sharing not shaming” can open hearts, build understanding, and create space for honest questions. From supporting Indigenous students to inspiring the Imagine Build housing project in his home community, Ray offers a powerful reminder that reconciliation is not only about learning the truth, it is also about taking meaningful action.

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What does life look like after an unimaginable loss? In this deeply moving episode, Ann Robson talks about life after the suicide of her 17-year-old son, Beckett, and how love, community, and purpose have shaped her family’s path forward. Following Beckett’s death in 2018, Ann and her husband, Paul, founded The Beckett Project to open conversations about mental health, challenge stigma around suicide, and support local initiatives that reflect Beckett’s passions. That commitment has grown into Beck’s Haven, a supportive bereavement community rooted in the truth that grief does not erase joy, and joy does not diminish grief.

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Jay & Christine are back for Season 2 and we couldn't be more excited to share! Listen here to find out what you can expect in Season 2 of Triggorama. Special thanks to our sponsor Scholars Choice for partnering with us for year 2!

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In the season finale, Jay MacDonald speaks with Brian Webster, a social worker whose work spans justice services, youth diversion, employee assistance counselling, and addiction support. Brian breaks down what addiction looks like in real life, emphasizing that it’s not simply about willpower or “just stopping,” but about understanding the underlying drivers and building a practical recovery plan.

They talk about how the holidays can amplify pressures and risks, especially through social norms around alcohol and the expectation to participate. Brian shares concrete, realistic strategies for staying well, including setting clear limits, planning ahead, making safer choices in higher-risk settings, and leaning on peer and friend support in ways that don’t revolve around drinking. He also challenges all-or-nothing thinking, encourages small steps as the foundation for lasting change, and reframes “starting fresh” as something you can do at any moment, not just on January 1.

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In this episode of Triggorama, Christine Sansom speaks with Kara Kelly, a case manager who has supported people with hoarding and chronic disorganization for more than 15 years through the Clearing Clutter program. Kara unpacks why this concern is often hidden, highly stigmatized, and misunderstood, and explains how shame, anxiety, grief, perfectionism, indecision, and fear of making mistakes can make letting go feel impossible.

The conversation explores common misconceptions, the emotional meaning attached to items and how loss can be a major trigger for collecting and difficulty discarding. Kara also discusses risks like eviction and unsafe living conditions, and why cleaning everything out without consent can deepen trauma and restart the cycle. Kara and Christine highlight what helps most: empathy, respectful language, small achievable steps (“small is huge”), and peer support that reduces isolation and builds confidence over time.

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This episode of Triggorama features Dr. Arlene MacDougall, who brings her expertise in psychiatry and recovery-oriented mental health care to the conversation. She explores how recovery is more than symptom management — it’s about building meaningful lives, addressing triggers, and creating systems that support people holistically.

Through her insights, Dr. MacDougall challenges traditional ways of thinking about mental health and highlights the need for compassion, innovation, and collaboration in care. This discussion offers listeners a thoughtful look at how families, providers, and communities can help shape better pathways to wellness.

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This episode of Triggorama features Kevin Dickins, who brings insight into the realities of homelessness and the systems working to address it. The conversation explores the barriers that individuals experiencing homelessness often face, as well as the importance of coordinated supports, community engagement, and compassionate approaches.

Kevin shares both professional perspective and on-the-ground understanding, offering listeners a thoughtful look at how homelessness is not only a housing issue but a complex intersection of health, social, and economic factors. This episode challenges listeners to reflect on stigma, systemic gaps, and the ways communities can work together to create meaningful change.

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Thank you to our Season 1 sponsor, Scholar's Choice. Supporting teachers inspiring classrooms because well-being starts with you. Learn more about Scholar's Choice here.