Rise Up

Mar 21 2025 5 ep. 32 mins 1
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Hosted by the Jordan Leigh Foundation, Rise Up is a heartfelt and empowering podcast that shares personal stories and helpful insights on mental health, addiction, and the power of healing. Named in honour of Jordan Leigh McCullough, whose life and legacy inspire each conversation, Rise Up offers a space for those affected by mental health and addiction struggles to be seen, heard and valued. Through candid conversations with survivors, advocates and partners, this podcast sheds light on the complexities of recovery, stigma, and human compassion. Whether you're working through your own challenges or supporting a loved one, Rise Up is a reminder that no one has to fight alone. Join us as we break the silence, eliminate stigma, and create a world where every person knows they matter.

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Episode 5: The addictive cycle of eating disorders with Shelina Syed

Mar 21 2025 36 mins  
This week, Jodi's speaking with Shelina Syed, an early childhood educator, to explore the connection between eating disorders and addiction. Shelina shares her deeply personal experience of struggling with an eating disorder during her high school years, revealing how these challenges take root in adolescence, shaping self-image and mental health. Together, they unpack the stigma s

Episode 4: The Great Escape: Music, sobriety and self-awareness with Jake DeMarsh

Mar 14 2025 28 mins  
In this episode of Rise Up, Jordan Leigh Foundation members Jodi McCullough and Trisha Richardson sit down with Jake DeMarsh, a musician and survivor of addiction to explore the transformative power of self-awareness and music. Jake opens up about his struggles with addiction, starting at a young age in the Greater Toronto Area where he found himself surrounded by the wrong crowd.

Episode 3: Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation CEO David Gourlay

Mar 07 2025 38 mins  
This week on Rise Up, Jodi and Jillian sit down with David Gourlay, CEO of the Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation, to discuss their partnership and the importance of compassion and seeing the humanity behind homelessness. Together, they explore the power of human empathy, the deep-rooted impacts of trauma, and the role of permanent housing in breaking the cycle of chronic homelessne

Episode 2: Introduction to the Jordan Leigh Foundation pt. 2

Feb 28 2025 27 mins  
In this episode, Jordan Leigh Foundation members Jodi McCullough and Daisy Renaud open up about their personal journeys with mental health and how they cope. With raw honesty, they reflect on the ways they navigate each day, focusing on what they can control and finding strength in the face of the uncontrollable. They share insights into the healing power of human connection, discu

Episode 1: Introducing the Jordan Leigh Foundation pt. 1

Feb 28 2025 28 mins  
In this debut episode of Rise Up, Jodi McCullough and Jillian Prosser sit down to share the powerful story behind the creation of The Jordan Leigh Foundation. They reflect on their memories of Jordan, both as a twin and a friend, and discuss the deep impact of losing someone to their struggles. Through this conversation, Jodi and Jillian open up about their journey with grief, loss