Short and shareable conversation starters to support you or your loved ones with a complicated and beautiful brain.
Kitchen Table Conversations
EPISODE #94: Gentle Parenting
Join Angela as she explores the balance between research, analytical thought, and lived perspectives…
EPISODE #93: Honest & Tough Conversations - Real Prevention
In this episode, Angela dives into the critical need for ongoing training to empower communities and clinicians in identifying, assessing, and supporting individuals…
EPISODE #92: Professional Development and Opportunities to Hear from Angela and Others…
In this episode, Angela reflects on her journey as a social worker, highlighting key insights and lessons learned over the years.
EPISODE #91: It’s Complicated; Stigma and FASD
In this podcast episode, Angela tackles a significant issue surrounding the term "FASD" (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) and whether the name itself contributes to the stigma faced by many who experience misdiagnosis and misunderstanding.
EPISODE #90: FASD Month is Winding Down
In this episode, Angela opens up about her recent work and candidly addresses the challenges she's faced in raising awareness about FASD...
EPISODE #89: #FASDMonth2024
We all have a role to play in supporting/preventing FASD. It's up to all of us to support healthy pregnancies...
EPISODE #88: Making a Difference in Prenatal Health
In today's episode of The Power of Kitchen Table Conversations: Making a Difference in Prenatal Health, we'll explore the critical and often overlooked issue of alcohol use during pregnancy...
EPISODE #87: How Our Brains Work Best
There is compelling evidence that effective learning is deeply tied to human connection, focused attention, and the internalization of knowledge…
EPISODE #86: Advocacy
Advocacy is a cornerstone of social work, essential in helping others learn to voice their needs…
EPISODE #85: Tips for Summertime Fun!
This week, Angela is heading away for a family holiday and felt that it would be fitting to discuss some tips and strategies that can help to make summertime as enjoyable and relaxing as possible…
EPISODE #84: Neurodivergence. What is it?
In this episode, Angela shares her thoughts on our broad understanding of neurodivergence and how the opportunity for inclusivity is there, but…
EPISODE #83: Our Prevention Efforts Are Not Working
Angela discusses the risks of alcohol in pregnancy and provides evidence that our communication around this issue needs to change…
EPISODE #82: The 8 Senses
In this episode, Angela reviews the 5 common senses and then explores a little more deeply some less widely understood senses …
EPISODE #81: The Health Benefits of Meaningful Social Connections
In this episode, Angela chats about the consequences of social isolation and some of what we have learned from…
EPISODE #80: Making a Difference in our Corners of the World
In this episode, Angela shares her gratitude for the work she is honoured to do and the people she supports and walks alongside…
EPISODE #79: School Accommodations - Are They Working?
In this episode, Angela shares some of her recent kitchen table conversations regarding Individual Education Plans and when and how we support students…
EPISODE #78: The Many Benefits of Acceptance Commitment Therapy!
Angela is proud to be trained in Mindfulness Yoga Acceptance Commitment Therapy/training and sees the improved outcomes…
EPISODE #77: The Urgent Need to Spread the Word
To follow up on our last conversation, where we discussed the holes in our social safety net…