My uneasy stomach, and what I know to be true about substance use and mental health, led me to talk about the BC Premier's recent announcement that beds are being allocated for involuntary treatment in BC. I feel that it's wrong for many reasons, but mostly, I feel like this has more to do with the public's discomfort with seeing people unwell and doing drugs on Vancouver streets, than on truly supporting those who will be "helped" against their will.
Is addiction a disease or a condition that can change? In this powerful episode, Rachel Thexton welcomes Jeff Hayward—author, facilitator, and accredited counselor—to discuss his groundbreaking new book, "Simple Sh!t for Complicated People." Jeff shares his personal journey with addiction recovery and his professional expertise to challenge the stigmas, stereotypes, and judgments surrounding substance use and mental health.
In this episode, Rachel sits down with the incredibly talented pastry chef and owner of Mann & Co Bake Shop Surrey, BC, Jujhar Mann. From his early days watching "Cake Boss" to becoming a Netflix baking champion on "Is It Cake," Jujhar shares his inspiring journey of overcoming cultural expectations and pursuing his passion.
