Starting Conversations
Welcome to Starting Conversations, a podcast dedicated to opening up dialogues about mental health and suicide prevention. Each episode explores personal stories, allies in action, expert insights, and practical advice to break the silence and stigma. Join us as we sit down with mental health professionals, survivors, advocates, and everyday people to share their experiences and strategies for coping, healing, and supporting one another. Together, let’s start the conversation and work toward a world where mental health is prioritized and where no one feels as if they must face their struggles alone.
Episodes
Thirty years ago, talking about mental health—let alone suicide—was almost unheard of. It was whispered about, avoided, or met with uncomfortable silence. If you were struggling, you were told to "toughen up, push through it," or "keep it to yourself." Resources were limited, conversations were rare, and stigma was everywhere.
But things have changed. Slowly, steadily, the walls of silence have started cracking. We’ve seen athletes...
In this episode of the Starting Conversations podcast, host Cara Jones explores the critical impact of donations and government grants on nonprofits like the Resource Centre for Suicide Prevention (RCSP). With a significant new Community Initiatives Program Operating Grant awarded by the Government of Alberta, RCSP's North Peace location in Grimshaw can expand vital mental health services.
In this episode of Starting Conversations, Christopher Calliou joins host Cara Jones to delve into the complex topic of ambiguous loss, exploring how it affects individuals in varying circumstances. From losing a sense of identity due to life changes to the grief associated with cultural disruptions and estranged relationships, ambiguous loss is a silent struggle for many.
Christopher Calliou, a resolution support worker with the N...
In this episode of the Starting Conversations podcast, host Cara Jones explores the transformative impact of the Men's Shed movement on men's mental health and well-being. Richard Nasedkin joins the podcast to share his inspiring journey of bringing the Men's Shed concept to Grand Prairie, Alberta.
Discover how this innovative approach, which began in Australia in the 1990s, offers a healing space for men, particularly those who ar...
In this compelling episode of the Starting Conversations podcast, host Cara Jones delves into men's silent struggles in male-dominated professions such as trade, industry, and agriculture. These fields are known for their toughness and resilience, but a significant stigma around mental health often prevents individuals from seeking help.
Joining Cara is Tracy Golnick, Director of Men's Mental Health at the Resource Centre for Suici...
The loss of a loved one is never easy, and when that loss comes under such heartbreaking circumstances, the journey through grief can feel especially heavy. But in the sorrow, many people find solace in creating something lasting, a testament to the love and memory shared.
Hi, I'm your host, Cara Jones, and this is the Starting Conversations podcast, an initiative of the Resource Centre for Suicide Prevention, where we explore pers...
Suicide is a difficult topic, but it's one we can't afford to shy away from. By starting these conversations, we aim to break the silence, provide support, and share resources that can save lives. Hi, I'm your host, Cara Jones, and this is the Starting Conversations podcast. Whether you're directly affected or simply want to be part of the solution, the Starting Conversations podcast is here to inform, inspire, and empower.
This podcast is created on the unceded territory of Treaty 8 and Métis District 13, lands that have been occupied, travelled and cared for by Indigenous peoples since time immemorial. As an organization, we recognize the past wrongdoings and systemic inequities faced by our Indigenous populations. We are committed to uplifting Indigenous voices, respecting traditional lands, and working together towards reconciliation and healing.
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