Episodes
The Plain Truth with host Paula Shepperd returns after the summer break.
On this week's show host Paula Sheppard speaks with Bay Fm Station Manager Lenny Benoit. Bay Fm just celebrated it's 1st Anniversary and Lenny spoke about the growth of the station over the past year including winning a couple of national awards.
The topic of this week's show is toxic positivity. Host Paula Sheppard speaks with Sonya Corbin Dwyer, Professor of Psychology at Grenfell Campus of Memorial University.
The Topic of this week's show is with the summer coming up is safer partying.
June is Pride month.
"Trigger Warning," This topic may be sensitive for some people so we would ask that if this topic is one that may be triggering or may bring up uncomfortable feelings for you to please find comfort in whatever way feels best for you.
" The Friendly Calls Program"
" Trigger Warning". Because of the sensitivity of this topic if you feel any discomfort or are triggered by any of today's topics or any of the substance that is discussed that you take care of yourself in whatever way will provide comfort for you.
"Trigger Warning", This show includes a discussion about the sharing of intimate images and if this topic is triggering or uncomfortable for you in any way we do ask that you seek comfort in whatever way works best for you.
This week's topic is about girls and sport. A report on Canadian woman in sport from 2020 found that the retention of girls and woman in sport is a critical concern. Host Paula Sheppard speaks with Summer Mosher, a former NL baseball player turned coach
"Trigger Warning". If this is a sensitive topic for anyone we ask that you seek self-care in any way that provides comfort for you.
Host Paula Sheppard speaks with Quinn Jesso about Dementia. Quinn is part of a local committee that is looking at Dementia friendly communities.
Paula Sheppard speaks with Coordinator Em Alexander about the LGBTQIA+ Warm Line
"Trigger Warning", Any of you that might find this topic sensitive or triggering that you please do take care of yourself and find comfort in whatever way works for you.
" Trigger Warning" The topic of this week's show is Tech Facilitated gender based violence. For those of you who may have been impacted by this form of violence we do ask that if you are triggered by this topic or are uncomfortable with this topic to plea
Friday March 8 was International Woman's Day, on that day the Provincial Action Network on the Status of Woman released a report called " Seeds of Change", community perspectives on gender based violence, advocacy and action in NL
Friday March 8 is International Woman's Day and the topic of today's show is Feminism.
This week on "The Plain Truth" host Paula Sheppard speaks with Sarah Penney Flynn, a long time supporter of Camp Ohana, which is also a project of the Corner Brook Status of Woman Council.
"Trigger Warning" For those listeners who may find this topic disturbing we ask that you take some time and find comfort in whatever way you find necessary.
"Trigger Warning" This episode of "The Plain Truth" deals with sexual violence, some of you may find this topic disturbing and so we ask that you please take care of your needs in a way that provides comfort for you.
"Trigger Warning" In NL February has been declared as Violence Prevention Month.
This week we talk about Dry Febuary. NL ranks highest in Canada for heavy drinking rates and impaired driving.
On this episode host Paula Sheppard speaks with Dr. Veronica Hutchings, Registered Psychologist with Counselling and Psychology Services at Grenfell about Seasonal Affective Disorder.
" Trigger Warning" January is Stalking Awareness Month. Host Paula Sheppard speaks with Sgt. Shawna Park of the RNC about the impact of stalking and what people should do if they feel unsafe.
The Plain Truth January 10 episode
Dealing with Holiday Strees
Child Care
" Trigger Warning" December 6 was National Day of Remembrance and action on violence Guest host Heather Davis, Executive Director of Willow House spoke about services offered at the facility
Food insecurity
Homelessness