MONTREAL — Bell Let’s Talk announced today a new mental health podcast series, From Where We Stand: Conversations on Race and Mental Health.
“Starting on October 6 and over the next 6 weeks, the series will explore mental health issues affecting culturally diverse communities throughout Canada and feature mental health experts and guests from Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) communities,” reads a Bell press release.
The podcast series is hosted by Anne-Marie Mediwake, host of CTV’s Your Morning, Jamar McNeil, co-host of iHeartRadio Canada’s CHUM 104.5’s Marilyn Denis and Jamar show, and broadcaster and comedian Candy Palmater.
“Bell Let’s Talk is pleased to launch this new mental health podcast series to put a spotlight on mental health in culturally diverse communities,” said Mary Deacon, chair of Bell Let’s Talk, in the press release.
“By taking part in these podcast conversations, this informed, diverse group of mental health experts and people with lived-experience will help advance mental health and wellness in new and necessary ways.”
Weekly episodes of the podcast (available here on iHeartRadio) “will explore a wide range of topics, including intergenerational trauma, first generation immigrant experiences, language barriers and how stigma affects men’s mental health,” the press release says.
“These conversations are already happening among racially marginalized friends and families across the country,” said Mediwake.
“This podcast gives them a place to come together to offer help, healing, and insight into the struggles faced by Canadians living with racism and the unique way it impacts mental health. We’re not just hearing stories, we’re providing expert help and resources. I invite all Canadians to join us for these important conversations,” she said.
In addition to iHeartRadio, the From Where We Stand: Conversations on Race and Mental Health podcast series will also be available on Amazon, Apple, Google and Spotify.
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