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People First Radio is a weekly one-hour radio broadcast to educate and raise awareness about issues related to health and wellness. The show airs on CHLY, CFUV, CFMH, and DIG FM, and is produced in Nanaimo, BC.
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The broadcast version of this week's program is online and can be found here:

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People First Radio - December 04, 2025
Victoria sober housing, Icelandic Prevention Model
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December 7, 2025 at 6:08 AM
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A story used to comfort a granddaughter who was missing home after moving to Nanaimo from Ukraine inspired a new children's book

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Ukrainian family's story of moving to Nanaimo inspires children's book
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December 5, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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People First Radio - November 27, 2025
A pair of Island supportive housing projects aiming to minimize substance use
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December 3, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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A story used to comfort a granddaughter who was missing home after moving to Nanaimo from Ukraine inspired a new children's book

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Ukrainian family's story of moving to Nanaimo inspires children's book
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December 2, 2025 at 6:03 AM
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People First Radio – November 27, 2025 – Vancouver Island Mental Health Society
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November 29, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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A group of volunteers in Victoria have been heading out once a month to offer "gimmick free listening"

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November 28, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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The mayor of Colwood B.C. spoke with the program about a municipally run clinic model its piloting to attract family doctors to the community

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November 26, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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Stephen Monteiro of Concordia University called for a more intentional relationship with our phones when he spoke with the program in October

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November 25, 2025 at 5:14 AM
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Ottawa pediatrician Dr. Shawn Kelly called for a more comprehensive system of care to address youth opioid use

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November 22, 2025 at 2:24 AM
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This week's program features a trio of conversations about Vancouver Island stories, touching on health, community, and resilience

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People First Radio - November 20, 2025
A trio of Vancouver Island stories about health, community, and resilience
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November 21, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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This past Thursday's program featured conversations with Ottawa Pediatrician Dr. Shawn Kelly on youth opioid use, and Victoria children's author Kathleen Arnason on a strengths based mindset

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People First Radio - November 13, 2025
Ottawa pediatrician calls for more robust response to youth opioid use
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November 20, 2025 at 5:48 AM
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Unmothering Autism author Patty Douglas spoke about tropes like the 'refrigerator mother' and the 'warrior mother' that have historically accompanied conceptualizations of autism

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Patty Douglas talks 'Unmothering Autism'
From refrigerator mothers to warrior mothers, Douglas explores historical narratives and how they've evolved
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November 19, 2025 at 4:52 AM
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In August, Sleep Country Canada co-founder Gordon Lownds spoke with People First Radio about his experiences with cocaine addiction

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November 16, 2025 at 5:18 AM
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The broadcast version of this week's program is online and can be found here:

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People First Radio – November 13, 2025 – Vancouver Island Mental Health Society
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November 14, 2025 at 3:42 AM
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The broadcast version of the program featuring a conversation with nurse practitioner Adam McInnis about his experiences with addiction is online and can be found here:

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People First Radio November, 06, 2025
Nurse Practitioner Adam McInnis shares experience with addiction
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November 12, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Unmothering Autism author Patty Douglas spoke about tropes like the 'refrigerator mother' and the 'warrior mother' that have historically accompanied conceptualizations of autism

Listen to the full interview:
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November 11, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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Patty Douglas spoke with the program about the ideas contained in her book "Unmothering Autism"

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Patty Douglas talks 'Unmothering Autism'
From refrigerator mothers to warrior mothers, Douglas explores historical narratives and how they've evolved
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November 7, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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The broadcast version of this week's program is now online and can be found here:

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People First Radio November, 06, 2025
Nurse Practitioner Adam McInnis shares experience with addiction
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November 7, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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Stephen Lewis of the University of Guelph spoke with the program about self injury

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November 6, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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Julia Gruson-Wood spoke with the program about her forthcoming book Autism and The Culture of Therapy

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Researcher looks at culture around autism and Applied Behaviour Analysis
Conversations with clinicians, parents, autistic people form basis of new book
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November 4, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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Stephen Lewis of the University of Guelph spoke with the program about self injury

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November 3, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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The broadcast version of this week's episode is now online and can be found here:

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People First Radio – October 30, 2025 – Vancouver Island Mental Health Society
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October 31, 2025 at 5:19 AM
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This past week's program spoke with a pair of researchers and authors, each looking at a different aspect of the culture around autism.

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People First Radio - October 23, 2025
Exploring "Autism and The Culture of Therapy"
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October 30, 2025 at 4:52 AM
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The program spoke with a pair of addiction medicine specialists about opioid agonist treatment (OAT).

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October 29, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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Vancouver Island author Meg Todd spoke with People First Radio about her debut novel Most Grievous Fault, which deals with heavy subject matter.

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October 26, 2025 at 6:12 PM