BC Brief - Episode One - Andrew Wilkinson
Welcome to the first episode of BC Brief! This week, Rachael has an open discussion about the federal election with Emile Scheffel, Executive Director of the BC Liberals, and Dimitri Pantazopoulos, a leading public opinion researcher in Canada. She also interviews an extra special guest, Andrew Wil…
Brett Chang on the importance of saying "no" as a political staffer, leaving politics because of mental health, and why politics should never be a first job
"Working hard and saying yes to everything in politics are two different things. I think you can work exceptionally hard and still be comfortable with what you're doing and proud of your work."Brett Chang was a political staffer for the Ontario PC Party caucus, working in the office of then-leader …
Bonus: PERSIST Podcast, with guest Mumilaaq Qaqqaq (NDP Member of Parliament)
The PERSIST Podcast is co-hosted and produced by Dale Richardson, host of the Talking 306 Podcast. PERSIST aims to improve mental health in politics and public life. Learn more about PERSIST.
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In this bonus episode…
Mumilaaq Qaqqaq on suffering "extreme burnout, anxiety and depression", taking a mental health leave, and the suicide and housing crisis in the North
May 3-8 is Mental Health Week. This episode discusses suicide, and some people might find it upsetting. If you or someone you know is in need of mental health care, please, contact your physician, go to your local ER, or call the suicide prevention hotline (details are below). "I did get to a point…
Tim Powers on depression and escapism, the mania of working in politics, and supporting the mental health of employees and political staff
Tim Powers is a former political staffer and is now the Chairman of Summa Strategies, Managing Director of Abacus Data, and Chair of the Rugby Canada Board of Directors. He is a former trustee of the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH). Tim joins Emile and Dale to discuss his experiences…
Wade Grant on mental health in Indigenous politics, the Kamloops residential school tragedy, and coping with panic attacks
Wade Grant is a former councillor of the Musqueam Indian Band, former British Columbia advisor to Assembly of First Nations Chief Shawn Atleo, Indigenous advisor to former BC Premier Christy Clark, and is a former city council candidate in Vancouver. Wade joins Emile and Dale to discuss the recent…
Christy Clark on struggling with an eating and exercise disorder, supporting colleagues in difficult times, and the mental health of women in politics
"I know what it's like to lie in bed and think 'Nobody would notice if I was gone.'"Christy Clark was the Premier of British Columbia from 2011-2017. Christy joins Emile and Dale to discuss her mental health experiences, including her father's history of depression and alcoholism; that caucus membe…
Dr. Ashley Weinberg on his work studying mental health in politics, the pressures in political workplaces and on politicians, and why mental health is important for a functioning democracy
Dr. Ashley Weinberg is an occupational psychologist at the University of Salford (U.K.) and studies the mental health of politicians and political staff. Dr. Weinberg joins Emile and Dale to share what he has learned in over 30 years of studying mental health in politics; why mental health is impor…
Ellected Ep. 57 - Campaign University with George Affleck & Mike Wilson
In episode 57 of Ellected, learn about Campaign University, a new initiative for anyone discontent with the current state of politics and interested in running or getting involved. Created and run by three political veterans, former Vancouver city councillor George Affleck and veteran campaigners …
Episode 6: Schmooze with Emile Scheffel, Managing Director of CJPAC
In this episode of The Schmooze, we sit down with Emile Scheffel, Managing Director of CJPAC (the Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee).
Emile shares his personal journey into Jewish advocacy, why civic engagement matters more than ever, and how real relationships — not outrage or slogans — …
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