No one really knows what happens behind closed doors, but the Corner Brook Status of Women Council is hoping to shed some light on the issues that you may be experiencing.

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Paula Sheppard&#39;s guest on this show is Cathy Hoyles and Catherine Burry, Co-Founders of the Menopause Foundation of NL.

The Plain Truth, Wednesday October 7, 2026

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This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week.Host Paula Sheppard&#39;s guest this week is Pete Parsons, Mental Health Promotions Coordinator with the Community Health Health Initiative.

The Plain Truth, Wednesday September 30, 2026

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&#34;Trigger Warning&#34;&#39;, This show will talk about concepts related to sexual violence, and we do know that those concepts and topics can be very triggering for some individuals so we encourage you to engage with this topic in a way that feels safe for you or at a time and place that feels safe for you. Host Paula Sheppard&#39;s guest this week is Michelle Maloney, Violence Prevention and SARA Project Coordinator with the Corner Brook Status of Woman Council.

The Plain Truth, Wednesday 16, 2026

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&#34;Trigger Warning&#34;, this episode will deal with the topic of suicide, we will not get into personal stories, however this topic can be triggering for some people so we ask that you engage with this topic in a way that feels comfortable and safe for you.Host Paula Sheppard&#39;s guest for the first show of this season is Sarah Power, Regional Suicide Prevention Coordinator with NL Health Services, Western Zone.

The Plain Truth, Wednesday September 9, 2026 (first show of the new season)

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&#34;Trigger Warning&#34;, This week we will be talking about eating disorders, and as such we are going to provide a &#34;Trigger Warning&#34;, this topic may be triggering for some listeners, we ask you take any measures necessary to engage with this topic and listen to it at at a time when you are feeling safe and have a supports around you.

Host Paula Sheppard's guest this week is Oliva Brake, Summer Marketing Assistant for the Western Office of The Eating Disorder Foundation of NL

The Plain Truth, Wednesday June 24, 2026

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Cathy talks about the Menopause Foundation which was formed about a year ago.

This week's guest is Cathy Hoyles, Co-Founder of the Menopause Foundation of NL

The Plain Truth, June 17, 2026

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Host Paula Sheppard&#39;s guest on the episode include Christ Joseph, Literacy Instructor with the Murphy Center and Destiny Hopkins from the Corner Brook Status of Women Council.

This week's show talks about literacy and the services of the Murphy Center.

The Plain Truth, June 10, 2026

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&#34;Trigger Warning&#34;, This show discusses gender based violence. The contents may be upsetting for some listeners so we ask that you please take comfort in ways that keep you safe and engaged with this information when you feel able.

This week's guest are Val St-Gelais, Executive Director with the Labrador West Status of Women Council, and Stacey Hoffe,  Executive Director with the Mokami Status of Women Council

The Plain Truth, Wednesday June 3, 2026

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June is Pride Month and there will be lots of activities in the region.

Host Paula Sheppard's guest this week is Quinn Jesso from Corner Brook Bay of Islands Pride

The Plain Truth, Wednesday May 27, 2026

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Peggy Colbourne is Director for the school and Travis Sheppard is a Nurse Educator. They both speak about the school and their experiences in the nursing profession. Listen to the full episode right here!

May 10-16 was National Nurses Week and this week's guest are from the Western Regional School of Nursing

The Plain Truth, Wednesday May 21, 2026

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Last month there was a big announcement about Beckett Western. Angela talks about what Beckett means. Listen here!

Host Paula Sheppard's guest this week in Angela Brockway, Integrated Youth Services Coordinator for Beckett Western at Vine Place Community Centre

The Plain Truth, May 13, 2026

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&#34;Trigger Warning&#34;, The following episode contains content that some listeners may find distressing including discussions of sexual violence and exploitaton. We ask that you take precautions to prepare yourself to engage with this topic in ways that best suit you when you feel ready and able.


Paula Sheppard's guest this week are Nicole Devoe, CASEY Coordinator, Rose , Your Prevention Coordinator, and Destiny Hopkins, from the Corner Brook Status of Woman Council.

The Plain Truth, Wednesday May 6, 2026

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Paula Sheppard&#39;s guest this week is Pete Parsons, Coordinator with Community Mental Health Initiative

The discussion this week is about Mental Health Week

The Plain Truth, April 29, 2026

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On this week&#39;s show Colin talks about what volunteerism looks like in our province looks like right now. Listen for the full episode right here!

This is Volunteer Appreciation Week and host Paula Sheppard's guest this week is Colin Corcoran with the Community Sector Council

The Plain Truth, Wednesday April 22, 2026

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This show is about all things Perinatal Mental Health. Listen right here!

Host Paula Sheppard's guest this week is Chelsea Canning from Teleia Counselling and Wellness

The Plain Truth, Wednesday April 15, 2026

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Host Paula Sheppard's guest this week is Will Lummis, Regional Addictions Prevention Consultant with NL Health Services Western Zone

The Plain Truth, Wednesday April 8, 2026

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Paula Shepperd’s guests this week are  Tania Heath and Bridget Clarke from the St.John’s Status of Woman Council who talk about a new e course titled “Empowering Them”. Listen to the full show here!

Paula Shepperd’s guests this week are  Tania Heath and Bridget Clarke from the St.John’s Status of Woman Council

The Plain Truth, Wednesday March 25, 2025

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Paula Sheppard&#39;s guest on this show is  Destiny Hopkins, Research and Action Coordinator with The Corner Brook Status of Woman Council. Listen for the full episode here!

March 27 will be the first dedicated day  for Canada's first A.I. Literacy Day

The Plain Truth, Wednesday March 18, 2026

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Host Paula Sheppard&#39;s guest this week is Megan Salter, Regional Food Animator for Western Newfoundland and the Northern Peninsula from Food First NL

March is Nutrition Month, nutrition starts with access to healthy options

The Plain Truth, Wednesday March 11, 2026

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Host Paula Sheppard&#39;s guest by phone this week is Shirley Lucas, Chief Executive Officer with The Alzheimer&#39;s Society of NL. Listen to the full show right here.