Podcast Episodes

Episode 17: First Responders & Mental Health

Episode 17

Being a first responder means running toward the situations most of us run away from. But that comes with an emotional and mental toll. In this episode, Jessica speaks with Kelowna Fire Captain David…

Published on 16 hours ago

Episode 16: Corey Hirsch

Episode 16

In this powerful episode of A Way Forward, host Jessica Samuels sits down with Corey Hirsch — former NHL goaltender, Stanley Cup champion, Olympic silver medalist, broadcaster, and mental health advo…

Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Episode 15: Workplace Mental Health pt. 2

Episode 15

In this follow-up to Episode 11, host Jessica Samuels continues her conversation with CMHA Kelowna's Director of People, Culture & Engagement, Candace Giesbrecht.

The focus of this episode is burnout …

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Episode 14: Debt & Mental Health

Episode 14

In this powerful episode, Jessica Samuels and Mike Gawliuk sit down with Maggie Sinclair from Beam Credit Union to unpack the current reality of debt in Canada—and the deep mental health impacts that…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Episode 13: Managing Your Mental Health

Episode 13

In this episode, hosts Jessica Samuels and Mike Gawliuk unpack what it really means to “manage your mental health” — and how that differs from managing mental illness. Together, they explore everyday…

Published on 5 months ago

Crisis Response Community Led (CRCL) | Forward Focus #2 | A Way Forward

In this Forward Focus episode, Jessica Samuels and co-host Mike Gawliuk shine a spotlight on CRCL – Crisis Response Community Led, formerly known as PACT.

Jessica and Mike break down what CRCL is, how…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Episode 12: Mental Health & Caregiving

Episode 12

In Episode 12: Mental Health & Caregivers of A Way Forward Podcast | Presented by Beem Credit Union, hosts Jessica Samuels and Mike Gawliuk, CEO of CMHA Kelowna, explore the realities of mental healt…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Episode 11: Workplace Mental Health

Episode 11

In Episode 11: Workplace Mental Health of A Way Forward Podcast | Presented by Beem Credit Union, host Jessica Samuels is joined by Candace Giesbrecht, Director of People, Culture & Engagement at CMH…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Central Okanagan Rent Bank | Forward Focus #1 | A Way Forward Podcast

Welcome to the first episode of Forward Focus, our quick-hit, bit-sized episodes that gives you insight and information about the things you want to know.

Today's episode focuses on the Central Okanag…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Episode 10: Housing First & Complex Care

Episode 10

In Episode 10: Why Supportive Housing Matters of A Way Forward Podcast | Presented by Beem Credit Union, hosts Jessica Samuels and CMHA Kelowna CEO Mike Gawiuk to discuss the critical role of support…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago