BeMorr Podcast: Recent Episodes
BeMorr Society
The BeMorr Podcast is a Mental Health focused conversation that releases episodes weekly. Each Wednesday there will be a health care professional or community member who has been directly impacted by Mental Health. We will discuss resources and other beneficial information to assist in ending the stigma of speaking up about Mental Health.
It's only 10 days until our first annual Hawaiian Shirt Gala that will raise funds for our Mental Health Initiatives! This episode chats about what the night will entail, why a Hawaiian Shirt Gala, and how you can attend and/or support the Gala!
Tickets Available here:
Hawaiian Shirt Gala Registration, Sat, 17 Sep 2022 at 5:30 PM | Eventbrite
Visit our website:
www.bemorrsociety.ca
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Wednesday, October 5th, 2022
Contact us:
danielle@bemorrsociety.ca
It's only 10 days until our first annual Hawaiian Shirt Gala that will raise funds for our Mental Health Initiatives! This episode chats about what the night will entail, why a Hawaiian Shirt Gala, and how you can attend and/or support the Gala!
Tickets Available here:
Hawaiian Shirt Gala Registration, Sat, 17 Sep 2022 at 5:30 PM | Eventbrite
Visit our website:
www.bemorrsociety.ca
NEXT EPISODE
Wednesday, October 5th, 2022
Contact us:
danielle@bemorrsociety.ca
Jessica Sproat had a traumatic pregnancy when her water broke at only 23 weeks. This episode she shares her story and how it affected her mental health. She also shares how she came be a co-founder on the newly released Trail Collectiv App which provides accessibility for families to get out into nature.
Download the Trail Collectiv App today on your smartphone!
www.trailcollectiv.com
Find Jessica on Instagram:
JessCSproat
Want to attend the first annual Hawaiian Shirt Gala presented by BeMorr Society? Get your tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/343910634967
Learn more about our Mental Health Initiatives on our website:
www.bemorrsociety.ca
On today's episode we speak with Alexandra Dunn and Pauline Hogan of Eunoia Equine Assisted Learning. A Foothills, AB organization that offers a safe space for individuals and groups to develop emotional, physical and mental wellness through the horse and human connection. We talk about what Equine Assisted Learning is, sessions, workshops and their upcoming retreat.
You can connect with Alex and Pauline or learn more about Eunoia EAL below.
www.eeal.ca
403-988-3413
Instagram and Facebook: @eunoia.eal
To purchase tickets for the Hawaiian Shirt Gala presented by BeMorr Society you can do so at the link below:
Hawaiian Shirt Gala Registration, Sat, 17 Sep 2022 at 5:30 PM | Eventbrite
Following the passing of their 13 month old daughter, Avery, Cathy Decker worked through her grief one day at a time. During Cathy's grief journey she was gifted some items by another mother who had also lost a daughter. From this, Avery's Legacy was founded. A personal bereavement box that can be sent to support a grieving heart after loss.
In this episode we discuss little Avery, Cathy's grief journey and how to order or donate a box.
To learn more about Avery's Legacy or to donate visit their website:
www.averyslegacy.com
Corey Dixon is an actor and Mental Health Advocate based out of Toronto ON. On today's episode he shares what drew him to wanting to act and share his story on Mental Health.
Music created by Wade Tutt of High River, AB.
To be a guest on the BeMorr Podcast email: danielle@bemorrsociety.ca
www.bemorrsociety.ca
In this episode we speak to 3 High School students, Jessica, Ava and Olivia on how the COVID-19 Pandemic has had short and long term affects on Youth's Mental Health. Not only has the support from their teachers and school board has lacked but also has played a role in many other aspects from peer interaction, grades and anxiety.
Music created by Wade Tutt of High River, AB.
To be a guest on the podcast please email: danielle@bemorrsociety.ca
www.bemorrsociety.ca
In this episode I share my own personal mental health story not only as a first responder but as someone who has lost family members to suicide. I also talk about how counselling helped me learn new techniques to be able to assist in my journey.
Music created by Wade Tutt of High River, AB.
If you'd like to be a guest on the podcast please email: danielle@bemorrsociety.ca
www.bemorrsociety.ca
Grief through the holidays is always a difficult thing to navigate. In episode 8, we speak to Anne-Mari Morrison, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the BeMorr Society. She speaks about grief, learning what works for you during the holidays following the loss of a loved one and the new Survivor of Suicide Loss Support Group starting in 2022.
Music created by Wade Tutt of HIgh River, AB.
To be a guest please email: danielle@bemorrsociety.ca
Season 2 starting January 12, 2022.
Following the birth of his daughter, Christopher Rose-Banks began to feel anxious and irritable with noises around the house. When his wife, Lisette, was diagnosed with postpartum depression (PPD) it was brought to his attention that perhaps he was dealing with paternal postpartum depression. Hear Chris' story with PPD and what he and his wife are doing to make the conversation for men and women more standard.
If you wish to follow Lisette's Instagram as mentioned in the episode:
postpartumlatina_que_onda
Music created by Wade Tutt of High River, AB
If you'd like to be a guest on the podcast email: danielle@bemorrsociety.ca
Today's episode is a coffee shop conversation with Robyn Holdstock. This is an unscripted conversation that dives into the beliefs and opinions of how social media can affect ones mental health. Robyn is a Holistic Nutrition consultant and trainer in Southern Alberta. Where after finding her passion for working out, Robyn began her own healing journey with the understanding that fitness is an important tool for those dealing with mental health and self-worth issues. Not only is she mindful of her own mental health while using social media she has seen first hand the negative and positive part of using social media in our daily lives from her previous work with youth.
Instagram: wildly.robyn
Blog | robynholdstock (wixsite.com)
Music created by: Wade Tutt of High River, AB
If you'd like to be a guest on the podcast please email: danielle@bemorrsociety.ca
Following the passing of his past partner Jill to suicide, Austin Hager knew he wanted to complete a thru hike while raising awareness for Mental Health. Being drawn to the Canadian Rockies he chose the Great Divide Trail (GDT) and created his fundraiser, Hike4Hope. He is logging hiked kilometers through 2021 while raising funds to donate to the Canadian Association of Suicide Prevention (CASP). Austin chose CASP to donate to as he was drawn to the policies and streamline approach they are using in Suicide Prevention.
www.hike4hope.ca
To donate to Austin's Hike4Hope:
Hike4Hope - PledgeIt.org
Music created by Wade Tutt of High River, Ab.
To be a guest on the podcast email: danielle@bemorrsociety.ca
Starting in Australia in 2003, Movember is now a global campaign raising awareness and funds for testicular cancer, prostate cancer, mental health and suicide prevention every November. In this episode, we speak to Adam Kletchko, the chair of Movember Saskatchewan, about what projects Movember has ongoing and what they are doing to accomplish their goal of reducing suicide among men by 25% by 2030.
www.movember.com
Following the tragic suicide of a classmate, Vrishank Saini began speaking to his classmates in a group chat about their feelings and overall mental health. The group chat sparked what is now 'BioScope Wellness'; a downloadable mental health app that has message boards, important phone numbers, resources and learning materials.
Download today on your phones app store.
Music created by Wade Tutt of High River, Ab.
To be a guest please email: danielle@bemorrsociety.ca
Jennifer Diotte is a Jennifer is a Registered Clinical Counsellor through the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. Jennifer is the owner and Senior Counsellor of ProMentality Performance and Wellness in British Columbia's Fraser Valley. Within her practice there are many options she offers to her clients including traditional in office counselling, walk and talks and various programs to assist in one's mental health. ProMentality is also within 2 High Schools in the Fraser Valley assisting with providing Youth accessible counselling. In this episode we discuss what ProMentality can offer to those seeking assistance with many facets of their mental health.
In September of 2020, at the age of 26, Brook Morrison, passed away by suicide following a seven year battle with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression following his father's suicide in 2013. Following his passing the Morrison family envisioned a way to proactively battle the Mental Health crisis that is being seen today. The BeMorr Society was founded in January of 2021 and they began financially assisting those who need Mental Health counselling but could not afford it. Throughout this episode you will hear about Brook Morrison, the mission and values of the Society and what their plans are for the future.
www.bemorrsociety.ca
Music created by Wade Tutt of High River, Ab.