Resilience Rising: A CFS Counselling + Wellbeing & United Way Simcoe Muskoka Podcast

CFS Counselling + Wellbeing & United Way Simcoe Muskoka

The show that shatters poverty myths, sparks optimism, and fuels innovative change through community-inspired discussions. Hosted by Amanda Fellows and Brian Shelley. RESILIENCE RISING IS A CO-PRODUCTION OF CFS Counselling + Wellbeing CFS Counselling + Wellness (CFS) is an accredited registered Canadian charity delivering inclusive counselling, psychotherapy, and psycho-educational wellness programming. CFS is committed to providing professional services to reduce emotional distress, enhance personal well-being and strengthen relationships. Programs are available to everyone living and working in Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka. https://cfssc.ca United Way Simcoe Muskoka United Way Simcoe Muskoka is a local charity dedicated to bringing together people and organizations to meet community needs by tackling complex social issues. To learn more go to https://uwsimcoemuskoka.ca PODCAST CREDITS Hosts Amanda Fellows Community Programs Manager CFS Counselling + Wellbeing https://cfssc.ca Brian Shelley Chief Executive and Philanthropy Officer United Way Simcoe Muskoka https://uwsimcoemuskoka.ca   Guests Ep1: Irena Pozgaj-Jones Ep2: Wilfredo Fuentes Ep3: Sophie Grogan Ep4: Laura LaChappelle Ep5: Chenoa LaCaille Ep6: Tracy Johnson Ep7: Jenna Wickens Ep8: Mina Fayez-Bahgat   Executive Producers Michelle Bergin Brian Shelley Amanda Fellows Michele Lawson   Studio Producer/Director Patrick Melbourne   Video Producer Jake O’Brien   Production Assistant Deanne McCallum Santi Curet   Music Sunshine – Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org   With Funding From United Way Simcoe Muskoka   Presented by CFS Counselling + Wellbeing United Way Simcoe Muskoka In association with Rogers TV   © 2024 CFS Counselling + Wellbeing & United Way Simcoe Muskoka Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 05/02/2025

    Resilient Futures - Empowering Communities, Transforming Lives

    Guest: Mina Fayez-Bahgat – General Manager, Social & Community Services Division, County of Simcoe As the World Health Organization says: When communities adopt empowerment processes, their people – especially those experiencing socio-economic disadvantages, gain “increased control over their lives.” This is seen as a pathway to inclusion and equity for all. That’s what we’re talking about today: Right now, on Resilience Rising. Hosts Amanda Fellows Brian Shelley   Guest Mina Fayez-Bahgat   Executive Producers Michelle Bergin Brian Shelley Amanda Fellows Michele Lawson   Studio Producer/Director Patrick Melbourne   Video Producer Jake O’Brien   Production Assistant Deanne McCallum Santi Curet   Music Sunshine – Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org   With Funding From United Way Simcoe Muskoka   Presented by CFS Counselling + Wellbeing United Way Simcoe Muskoka In association with Rogers TV   © 2024 CFS Counselling + Wellbeing & United Way Simcoe Muskoka Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min

  2. 04/25/2025

    Aging with Dignity: Addressing Older Adult Poverty

    Guest: Jenna Wickens – MatureMinds Coordinator, CFS Counselling + Wellbeing More than 9,000 older adults in Simcoe County are living in poverty – with those living alone more vulnerable than those living with family. At 10%, the poverty rate here is nearly double the national rate. In this episode, we explore the complex factors contributing to senior poverty and discuss innovative supports for ageing with dignity. Right now, on Resilience Rising. Hosts Amanda Fellows Brian Shelley   Guests Jenna Wickens   Executive Producers Michelle Bergin Brian Shelley Amanda Fellows Michele Lawson   Studio Producer/Director Patrick Melbourne   Video Producer Jake O’Brien   Production Assistant Deanne McCallum Santi Curet   Music Sunshine – Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org   With Funding From United Way Simcoe Muskoka   Presented by CFS Counselling + Wellbeing United Way Simcoe Muskoka In association with Rogers TV   © 2024 CFS Counselling + Wellbeing & United Way Simcoe Muskoka Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min

  3. 04/18/2025

    Unlocking Potential: Empowering Youth in Transition

    Guest: Tracy Johnson – Director of Services, Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions  There are about 12,000 young people in the care of Ontario’s Children’s Aid Societies. Youth leaving care are more likely to experience homelessness, mental health concerns, unemployment, lack of education and involvement in the justice system. Why is this happening? What’s being done about it? That’s what we’re talking about today. Right now, on Resilience Rising. Hosts Amanda Fellows Brian Shelley   Guests Tracy Johnson   Executive Producers Michelle Bergin Brian Shelley Amanda Fellows Michele Lawson   Studio Producer/Director Patrick Melbourne   Video Producer Jake O’Brien   Production Assistant Deanne McCallum   Music Sunshine – Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org   With Funding From United Way Simcoe Muskoka   Presented by CFS Counselling + Wellbeing United Way Simcoe Muskoka In association with Rogers TV   © 2024 CFS Counselling + Wellbeing & United Way Simcoe Muskoka Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min

  4. 04/11/2025

    Indigenous Resilience: Reclaiming Dignity and Self-Determination

    Guest: Chenoa LaCaille – Registered Social Worker, F.A.C.T.S. On today’s episode, we travel to the heart of Indigenous resilience, exploring the ongoing journey of reclaiming dignity and self-determination in the face of systemic challenges and historical trauma. Our discussion centers on how Indigenous communities are breaking cycles of poverty through strength-based approaches and traditional wisdom. Right now, on Resilience Rising. Hosts Amanda Fellows Brian Shelley   Guests Chenoa LaCaille Executive Producers Michelle Bergin Brian Shelley Amanda Fellows Michele Lawson   Studio Producer/Director Patrick Melbourne   Video Producer Jake O’Brien   Production Assistant Deanne McCallum Santi Curet   Music Sunshine – Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org   With Funding From United Way Simcoe Muskoka   Presented by CFS Counselling + Wellbeing United Way Simcoe Muskoka In association with Rogers TV   © 2024 CFS Counselling + Wellbeing & United Way Simcoe Muskoka Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min

  5. 04/04/2025

    Unmasking Racial Disparities: Poverty and BIPOC Communities

    Guest: Laura LaChappelle – Program Director, Making Change Statistics Canada reports 1 in 9 Canadians live in poverty, with racialized groups experiencing higher and longer-lasting rates of poverty than the population considered White. Today, we take a closer look at the complex relationship between racial disparities and poverty. Right now, on Resilience Rising. Hosts Amanda Fellows Brian Shelley   Guests Laura LaChappelle   Executive Producers Michelle Bergin Brian Shelley Amanda Fellows Michele Lawson   Studio Producer/Director Patrick Melbourne   Video Producer Jake O’Brien   Production Assistant Deanne McCallum Santi Curet   Music Sunshine – Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org   With Funding From United Way Simcoe Muskoka   Presented by CFS Counselling + Wellbeing United Way Simcoe Muskoka In association with Rogers TV   © 2024 CFS Counselling + Wellbeing & United Way Simcoe Muskoka Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min

  6. 03/28/2025

    Safety and Empowerment: Supporting Survivors of Domestic Abuse

    Guest: Sophie Grogan – Child and Youth Worker. My Friend’s House Crisis Centre The Ontario Association of Interval & Transitional Houses has a vision for a province that is safe, equitable and just, for all women, girls, and gender-diverse communities. Today’s episode shines a light on the harsh realities of domestic abuse and the invaluable front-line work being done to support survivors. Right now, on Resilience Rising. Hosts Amanda Fellows Brian Shelley   Guests Sophie Grogan   Executive Producers Michelle Bergin Brian Shelley Amanda Fellows Michele Lawson   Studio Producer/Director Patrick Melbourne   Video Producer Jake O’Brien   Production Assistant Deanne McCallum   Music Sunshine – Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org   With Funding From United Way Simcoe Muskoka   Presented by CFS Counselling + Wellbeing United Way Simcoe Muskoka In association with Rogers TV   © 2024 CFS Counselling + Wellbeing & United Way Simcoe Muskoka Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min

  7. 03/21/2025

    Breaking the Cycle: Addressing Gender-Based Violence & Where it Starts

    Guest: Wil Fuentes – PAR Program Manager, CFS Counselling + Wellbeing In 2023, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario recognized that gender-based/ intimate-partner violence is an epidemic in Ontario that requires urgent and coordinated government action. In Ontario alone, on average, more than one woman is killed each week due to gender-based violence. In this episode, we delve into the critical issue of gender-based violence and its roots. Right now, on Resilience Rising. Hosts Amanda Fellows Brian Shelley   Guest Ep2: Wilfredo Fuentes   Executive Producers Michelle Bergin Brian Shelley Amanda Fellows Michele Lawson   Studio Producer/Director Patrick Melbourne   Video Producer Jake O’Brien   Production Assistant Deanne McCallum   Music Sunshine – Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org   With Funding From United Way Simcoe Muskoka   Presented by CFS Counselling + Wellbeing United Way Simcoe Muskoka In association with Rogers TV   © 2024 CFS Counselling + Wellbeing & United Way Simcoe Muskoka Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min

  8. 03/14/2025

    Intersectionality and Poverty - Understanding the Compounding Impacts

    Guest: Irena Pozgaj Jones – Director, Child, Youth & Family Coalition of Simcoe County Intersectionality has become the buzz word describing relative privilege and oppression across the many social identities that each of us hold since scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw introduced the term in 1989. On this episode, we’ll unpack what that means in Simcoe County in 2025. Right now, on Resilience Rising. Hosts Amanda Fellows Brian Shelley   Guest Irena Pozgaj-Jones   Executive Producers Michelle Bergin Brian Shelley Amanda Fellows Michele Lawson   Studio Producer/Director Patrick Melbourne   Video Producer Jake O’Brien   Production Assistant Deanne McCallum Santi Curet   Music Sunshine – Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org   With Funding From United Way Simcoe Muskoka   Presented by CFS Counselling + Wellbeing United Way Simcoe Muskoka In association with Rogers TV   © 2024 CFS Counselling + Wellbeing & United Way Simcoe Muskoka Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
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The show that shatters poverty myths, sparks optimism, and fuels innovative change through community-inspired discussions. Hosted by Amanda Fellows and Brian Shelley. RESILIENCE RISING IS A CO-PRODUCTION OF CFS Counselling + Wellbeing CFS Counselling + Wellness (CFS) is an accredited registered Canadian charity delivering inclusive counselling, psychotherapy, and psycho-educational wellness programming. CFS is committed to providing professional services to reduce emotional distress, enhance personal well-being and strengthen relationships. Programs are available to everyone living and working in Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka. https://cfssc.ca United Way Simcoe Muskoka United Way Simcoe Muskoka is a local charity dedicated to bringing together people and organizations to meet community needs by tackling complex social issues. To learn more go to https://uwsimcoemuskoka.ca PODCAST CREDITS Hosts Amanda Fellows Community Programs Manager CFS Counselling + Wellbeing https://cfssc.ca Brian Shelley Chief Executive and Philanthropy Officer United Way Simcoe Muskoka https://uwsimcoemuskoka.ca   Guests Ep1: Irena Pozgaj-Jones Ep2: Wilfredo Fuentes Ep3: Sophie Grogan Ep4: Laura LaChappelle Ep5: Chenoa LaCaille Ep6: Tracy Johnson Ep7: Jenna Wickens Ep8: Mina Fayez-Bahgat   Executive Producers Michelle Bergin Brian Shelley Amanda Fellows Michele Lawson   Studio Producer/Director Patrick Melbourne   Video Producer Jake O’Brien   Production Assistant Deanne McCallum Santi Curet   Music Sunshine – Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org   With Funding From United Way Simcoe Muskoka   Presented by CFS Counselling + Wellbeing United Way Simcoe Muskoka In association with Rogers TV   © 2024 CFS Counselling + Wellbeing & United Way Simcoe Muskoka Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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