YH18-28 Deb’s Prescribed Drug and Opioid Addiction Story

July 1, 2018July 5, 2021Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

“Your Health is Your Choice” with Sara Troy and her guest Deb Morgan, on air from July 3rd

My Opioid abuse started after I had a surgery that kept me on Pain pills for over a month. I had no idea that was going to be an issue nor had I abused them at the time.

This is part of my story and the relevance of what is happening today with the drug and Opioid crisis we are facing in the US and Other Countries.

After the Doctor took me off of them I realized I felt shaky and irritable and then somewhere In my mind I decided I needed more for whatever reason so I ended up going in with a complaint and had the doctor give me another surgery not as severe but it put me back on opioids. Again I thought I need these for this or that not realizing that my brain was telling my body what it wanted. so a little time went by I started Doctor Shopping and getting some prescriptions that way and then It downhill quickly. I started stealing the doctors prescription pads this was in 1990. I started writing and passing my own prescriptions and got to the point where I lead a double life one was being a middle class working mom with 2 children and a good job to also being a functioning addict so I thought.

I began needing more and more and I ended up taking 100 Percocet per week and my life was doing all the regular everyday things while making sure I always had over 100 Percocet to get me by and to get the money to hide this from my husband I would not eat lunch and steal clothing or whatever and take it back to the store for a return that very day. I finally must have wanted to get caught because I passed a prescription and as the story goes much longer than this I ended up facing an officer who helped me and people that I can not possibly thank including myself., but the arrest needs to be talked about and how this happened and how very angry I was and how my life changed so much as I started to find out why and finally get help before I hit bottom which for me would have been death.

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Deb’s Non-Fiction Book due out by the end of 2018 the title of the book is Trapped.

Deb is a Writer/Blogger. “I live in Oregon, close to the Ocean which gives me strength and inspiration. I have a blended family with my Husband of 21 years which I met at an AA meeting, so I am the grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. I am a writer and advocate of Drug addiction and abuse and Mental Health and Fibromyalgia, all of which I personally have suffered and have myself. I am also an advocate of People in each of these categories and Children in Crisis. I also take classes online of all kinds from spiritual meditation to Learning more about my craft in writing and social media.”

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MA18-28 Bully Busting 101 with Doug Setter

June 24, 2018July 23, 2018Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Mental Health Awareness with Sara Troy and her guest Doug Setter, on air from July 3rd

Bully Busting 101

The current “Nanny State” approach to bullying has failed in many ways:

The victim has to rely on an institution to protect them.
The schools set up an environment that not only encourages bullying but sets the school up for liability. (A friend’s son was punched at school, and following the school’s policy, put his hands behind his back and walked away. The bully was allowed to hit others without fear of punishment.)
The bully label is overused. A suspect and real bullies are being accused and bullied into not bullying.

One of the myths of bullying is that school shooters were driven to the act of destruction. When in reality, school shooters were usually the biggest bullies with inflated egos and other bullies were NOT targeted.

The usual targets of bullying are the kids from different ethnic backgrounds, single-parent families and who have moved frequently. Less stability, less home life and definitely less authority figures. There is less respect for elders, fathers, mothers, teachers and law enforcement. Teachers have little authority, police are constantly suspended and criticized and even military instructors are charged over the wrong comment.

This lack of authority makes the students and workers feel unsafe around bullies. Even young, “teen” elephants will calm down and stop destroying things in the company of older male elephants.

The overcrowding of classrooms, distressed family life, disconnected youth, the lack of Physical Education and exploiting media take away the confidence of young people. Instead of talking with friends (about what jerks certain people are) or taking action, children rely on the passive, media advice and ever-shifting school and work policies.

30 years ago, even when bullied at school, there were opportunities for other students to shun the bully or for the victim to fight his/her way up the food chain. Sometimes giving a bully a good threat or a kick-in-the-butt was enough to stop months and months of daily harassment and berating.

The individual has to be able to say, “Hey, that is out of line,” to the guilty parties.

In high school, I recall seeing the hockey team captain, twisting his girlfriend’s arm and laughing while she screamed. No one said anything. I was really surprised at all of the “cool” people just standing by. It was about then, I realized that “the cavalry is not coming to the rescue.” One has to rely on their own initiative for self-protection.

Later, in the military, I saw a trial of a trainee who committed sexual assault and clinically mentally ill instructor bully, harass and hurt trainees and staff. None of the high commands did anything until I took unofficial action against both of these criminals.

This does not mean physically harming others or doing malicious acts. Even self-defence involves humane “reasonable force.” It does mean that the person has to build some moral fibre and self-confidence on their own. While they do not have to buy a gun, hire a bodyguard or become a martial arts master. It does mean having a sense of self and self-confidence. That can only happen with the individual and not over-sensitivity or over-protection.

The “karate-mill” martial arts businesses are not really doing much service, either. They water down their training to gain more students and leave many students with a false sense of confidence.

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Doug Setter is an author and fitness, self-defence and outdoor skills trainer. He has a Bachelor of Science and has been a paratrooper, United Nations peacekeeper, marathon runner and kick-boxing competitor in Canada and Hong Kong. He is the author of Strength-endurance-secrets, Stomach Flattening, One Less Victim, Reduce Your Alcohol Craving and Simple Secrets to Handle Your Alcohol Better: Student’s Edition.

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TSM 18-25 Compassion Dogs for Veterans with P.T.S.D.

June 18, 2018June 21, 2026Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Their Story Matters with Sara Troy and her guest Barb Ashmead, on air from June 19th

Too often the trauma of military service leaves veterans with deep scars that make regular life challenging, if not impossible. At Vancouver Island Compassion Dogs, our goal is to offer our veterans and their families a reprieve from the suffering. VICD is a nonprofit organization that matches veterans suffering from a stress Injury like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with a compassion dog. Together, they embark on a unique 52-week service dog training program, that is as much about saving the person, as it is the dog.

Compassion dogs provide veterans with a living, breathing lifeline to the outside world. This powerful, primal bond between human and dog is a catalyst to peace, purpose and healing for our returning wounded.

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Our service dog training program provides veterans with renewed purpose, confidence and unconditional support.

Our program begins by carefully matching veterans to their service dog. Broken into three distinct phases, veterans are led through twice-weekly training sessions over the course of one year. Guided by professional trainers, and a mental health clinical practitioner, the program is based on Integrated Victory Management, focused on rewards and accomplishments.

The goal of the program is the training and successful graduation of a fully certified Stress Injury Service and Support Dog (SI-SSD) that remains in the veteran’s care.

To ensure the program is available to everyone who needs it, all dog and travel-related expenses are covered by VICD. This includes dog food, veterinary treatments, obedience training, training equipment and gas cards to cover travel to class. VICD recognises the impact loved ones can have on a veteran’s recovery. We invite family and friends to attend our monthly support sessions to learn about the program and its methods.

The bond created through each team is life-altering. Our dogs learn to be emotionally tuned to their person and their unique triggers. They’re able to wake veterans from nightmares, ground them from a hyper-aroused state, and support them unconditionally through the stresses and trauma of everyday life.

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Our repurpose dogs have been donated from BC and Alberta Guide Dogs (BCGDS) and Pacific Assistance Dogs (PADS) Our rescue dogs have come from BCSPCA Alberni-Clayoquot (Port Alberni)

All our dogs have had been temperament tested, Have had their eyes, hips, and elbow certified.
They are spayed or neutered and vaccinated. Learn more about applying to our program

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Since her youth, Barb has spent decades passionately involved with several animal charities. Most recently with the Canadian Animal Assistance Team (CAAT), she has served nationally and internationally to help spay, neuter and rescue both dogs and cats. Locally, she has co-chaired with her business partner the Qualicum Cat Rescue Society. Barb’s work with BC Guide Dogs, raising five puppies for service and autism support fostered her tremendous devotion for canine service. Collectively, these experiences empowered Barb to pilot the founding initiative of VICD upon the request from Comox Airforce Base seeking such a program in 2013. Both of Barb’s parent’s being WWII military veterans also stirred her unwavering vision for VICD’s purpose. Leaning on her research training and problem-solving experience’s gained thought to complete her Master’s Degree and acquired thought running a successful local business for more than 20 years have helped contribute to her tireless accomplishments.

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YH18-24 Living Well with Chronic Illness & Pain with Leisa Cadotte

June 3, 2018September 28, 2021Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Your Health is Your Choice with Sara Troy and her guest Leisa Cadotte, on air from June 12th

Discussion of “Comfortable Pain”; Living a purposeful & meaningful life with chronic illness, finding the right players of your care team, recognizing your limitations and adaptation, learning to overcome obstacles, mental health awareness, realistic balance, recharging your batteries, you are not your illness.

Leisa Cadotte is now retired from her beloved nursing career due to her own serious health complications. Her 20 years of experience in Disaster Response, Search & Rescue, Surgical Nursing, and finally as an Educator, allow her to share her expertise and the humour needed to becoming a patient warrior.

Leisa is a passionate and fierce advocator for invisible chronic illness and volunteers with the B.C. Lupus Society and Arthritis Research Canada to raise awareness for these complicated and debilitating diseases such as Systemic Lupus, Fibromyalgia and Osteoarthritis. She also participates as a mentor with multiple online chronic illnesses and pain platforms. Leisa continues to support health care education and makes guest speaker appearances at the former nursing colleges she used to teach at, as well as sharing her story with other organizations. She is also a true Canadian hockey mom and enjoys watching her son play.

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BB 18-20 Mind X Magazine Keeping the Mind Engaged

May 7, 2018March 5, 2020Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Building Your Business with Sara Troy and her guest Cecilia Velasco, on air from May15th

Mind X Magazine is a brain exercises magazine that circulates for free across Vancouver Island. The goal is to promote brain fitness in the community in a fun and entertaining way while promoting local businesses through advertising.

The magazine is available in more than 120 different locations across Vancouver Island including grocery stores, public libraries, recreational centres, shopping malls, professional buildings and on BC Ferries.

MXM focuses on puzzles lovers of all ages and is becoming a people’s favourite publication. The main audiences are men and women between 40 to 75 years old, however, people of all ages are becoming readers and fans very quickly. It is a great publication to enjoy hours of fun and entertainment while completing mental games that go from crosswords, sudoku, word search and much more. Ideal for commuters, for waiting at airports, bus stations, hospitals or doctors’ offices or simply to take a break from screens and electronic devices.

Readers grow in numbers with every issue, MXM has the highest pickup rate among other free circulation publications in Vancouver Island. Businesses enjoy a great and focused exposure as people take several minutes on each page while completing mental games. People take the magazine home and keep it for weeks before recycling and getting the most recent issue. MXM has become popular in different groups as a community builder, metal therapy tool and as a helper to overcome loneliness and boredom.

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Since MXM started, we have doubled printing numbers to 20,000 and have increased the number of issues per year. The plan is to reproduce the model in other communities that can benefit from the entertainment of mental games and the local business promotion in different communities.

Cecilia has been in Victoria for 10 years. She moved from her beloved Mexico City with her husband and 3 children following her husband’s professional career. She had the opportunity to work for the Public Health Association of BC, a not-for-profit organization that advocates for public health issue across the Province, for 8 years. During her time at PHABC, she learned and became aware of the importance of health promotion and specifically mental health and brain fitness.

Her academic background and experience in starting businesses back in her home country helped her to develop the concept of Mind X Magazine. Her main goal at Mind X Magazine is to provide the community with a fun and entertaining free publication with purely brain exercises that will provide hours and days of entertainment while engaging the brain in mental activities that will benefit their wellbeing. The free of charge publication will benefit local businesses with promotion and exposure in a direct, and affordable advertising opportunity. And lastly, the publication will allow the non-for-profit organization to promote their activities with an in-kind donation when space is available.

Cecilia is passionate about contributing to the promotion of brain fitness in the community. She has reached thousands of people through MXM, and her readership and popularity grow with every published issue.

She enjoys networking, meeting people from different fields, and she loves connecting people that can benefit from mutual collaboration.

Before her time at PHABC, Cecilia worked from 2007 to 2009 for another non-for-profit, The Robert Bateman Get to Know Contest, where she had the opportunity to manage a National Art contest that combined three of her other great passions in her life, children, art and the environment.