Nov 01 2023 64 mins
Ep. 49: Alicia Duncan is sharing her story as a devoted mom and stepmom to four children aged 9 to 17, her career pivot into interior design, the devastating loss of her mother, and her new role of advocate (and soon-to-be author).
In this episode, we cover:
+ How to navigate a career pivot with small children at home
+ How to “test” out and make decisions when considering a career change
+ Advice on how to make your home a sanctuary
+ What her life looks like now as an advocate for mental health, specifically regarding the safeguards she believes are needed for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) here in Canada
An update since this episode was recorded:
Bill C-314 was presented in the House of Commons and was not passed. This bill was an attempt to prevent the imminent expansion of the MAID program in Canada.
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MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
If you are in immediate crisis or danger:
Call 911.
If you are seeking immediate support:
Connect with Bell Let's Talk or Talk Suicide (call or text for immediate support)
For support in your mental health journey:
If you are in British Columbia, check out Bounce Back.
BounceBack is a free skill-building program designed to help adults and youth 13+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry. Delivered online or over the phone with a coach, you will get access to tools that will support you on your path to mental wellness.
If you are not in British Columbia, use this as a reference to do some research to find support in your area.
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CONNECT WITH ALICIA DUNCAN
AR Interiors (Alicia’s interior design business):
IG: @arinteriorsinc
Follow Alicia’s book-writing journey as she tells her mother’s story:
To learn more about Alicia’s mental health advocacy work:
FB: Donna's Law
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