Category Archives: Health

Health

Folk U: Your Brain – on Trauma with special guest Wendy D’Andrea.

1 Comment

Psychologist and scientist, Wendy D’Andrea does research that looks at the impacts of acute trauma (such as a car crash) versus chronic trauma (such as abuse) and what happens with each in the brain and body. D’Andrea is a Professor at the New School and Chief Science Officer at the Trauma Research Foundation 

This episode isn’t always easy to listen to as topics such as abuse, rape, etc., are mentioned but this is a fascinating and empowering look at the new frontier of trauma research and practice. 

Continue reading Folk U: Your Brain – on Trauma with special guest Wendy D’Andrea. →
Health

Folk U: Dr Eric Posen talks about Naturopathy, Health, and Healing

On July 21, 2025, host Manda Aufochs-Gillespie was joined by Dr. Eric Posen to discuss naturopathy, health, and healing. This conversation unpacks what naturopathic doctors do, illness and alternative medicine, and the future of mental and physical health.

Continue reading Folk U: Dr Eric Posen talks about Naturopathy, Health, and Healing →
Health

 Emily Bootle’s Presentation at the Cortes DeathCare Collective AGM

 Tune in on April 18th for a special collaborative FolkU episode, featuring Emily Bootle, a funeral director and founder of DeathCare BC. This is a live recording featuring Emily’s presentation at the Cortes DeathCare Collective’s AGM, and it covers body-care, green burials, and the importance of planning ahead.

Continue reading  Emily Bootle’s Presentation at the Cortes DeathCare Collective AGM →
Arts, Health

Blue Hat Memorial Project: 50,000 Flags on Tyee Spit

The Blue Hat Memorial Project opens at 10 AM this morning, Tuesday, April 14, 2025. Campbell River artist and city councillor Ron Kerr has installed 50,000 flags at Tyee Spit (ʔUxstalis), representing the number of people who have lost their lives through Canada’s ongoing opioid crisis. 

 “What I really want to do is to stimulate conversation about the gaps in men and boy’s healthcare. These deaths are generally fentanyl drug deaths. If you look at the other results of addiction, alcohol addiction, and other kinds of addiction, the numbers are far higher. I don’t think the men’s health system is doing an adequate job of addressing that,” he explained.”

Continue reading Blue Hat Memorial Project: 50,000 Flags on Tyee Spit →
Health

The DeathCare Collective visits Folk U

On April 11, 2025, host Manda Aufochs-Gillespie was joined by Yasmina Cartland and Emma Tius to discuss their work with the DeathCare Collective and recent learnings from visiting guest presenter Emily Bootle. This conversation re-imagines end-of-life care through community-driven death education, advocacy, and support.

Continue reading The DeathCare Collective visits Folk U →