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Human trafficking is a hard conversation to have, but it needs to be spoken about. This episode is part of our human trafficking series, a series designed to spread awareness about the prevalence of modern-day slavery.We look at human trafficking from a victim's point of view. Learn who can be a victim of sex trafficking and how it happens. Host and Producer: Karla Stephens-TolstoyCo-Producer: Danielle GallagherEditor: Cesar Del CastilloReceive our newsletter, contribute show ideas and feedback by emailing: karla.tolstoy@standupspeakup.ca See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Part of our human trafficking series, this episode delves into the mind of a pimp. How does he think? How does he control the victims of sex trafficking? Listen for some answers. Understanding modern-day slavery is the first step towards ending it. Host and Producer: Karla Stephens-Tolstoy Co-Producer: Danielle Gallagher Editor: Cesar Del Castillo Receive our newsletter, contribute show ideas and feedback by emailing: karla.tolstoy@standupspeakup.ca Support the show: www.standupspeakup.ca/give/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Who pays for sex? Why do they pay for sex? Often, without even knowing it, Johns are supporting sex trafficking operations. In this human trafficking awareness series, we examine prostitution from John's point of view. Host and Producer: Karla Stephens-Tolstoy Co-Producer: Danielle Gallagher Editor: Cesar Del Castillo Receive our newsletter, contribute show ideas and feedback by emailing: karla.tolstoy@standupspeakup.ca Support the show: www.standupspeakup.ca/give/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There is a disproportionate number of homeless LGBTQ teens on the street, but most people don't talk about it. House of Mayhem is talking about it. House of Mayhem is a new tv series about LGBTQ youth in the foster system. It gives today's teens hope that they will find acceptance and love. We speak with creator/writer David Pumo about the plight of LGBTQ youth. We also speak with actress Quei Tann, former America's Next Top Model contestant and one of the stars of House of Mayhem. The once homeless youth shares her story and inspires others to overcome it. Host and Producer: Karla Stephens-Tolstoy Co-Producer: Danielle Gallagher Editor: Joel North at East Coast Radio Creative Guests: David Pumo and Quei Tann Receive our newsletter, contribute show ideas and feedback by emailing: karla.tolstoy@standupspeakup.ca Support the show: www.standupspeakup.ca/give/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reporter Drew Penner tracks down four very different but important perspectives on the evolving harm reduction movement. This episode will take you from the east coast of the United States to London, Ontario, to Vancouver's downtown eastside. And we'll even wade into the thorny topic of an illegal, but promising therapy. Harm reduction isn't for the faint of heart, but the stories we bring you today are empowering tales. Producer and Host: Karla Stephens Tolstoy Co-producer, researcher, lead journalist, original sound design: Drew Penner Music: www.soundcloud.com/frequencyhorizon (iTunes: www.podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/frequency-horizon/id1127552995) Song of the week: Jon Clever (aka Be Clever Beats) - Harm Reduction  Cover image: Collage by Drew Penner of imagery from Kenneth Anderson, iamwilli.am, end_thewod, ann harkness (via Flickr). In this episode you will hear from: Dr. Arnold Washton, a substance abuse consultant to professional sports teams, foreign governments, the American Food and Drug Administration, and even the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, discusses his “drink smartly” program for problem drinkers. www.recoveryoptions.usRandy Richmond, a London Free Press reporter covering that city’s efforts to bring forward a variety of harm-reduction measures to help sex workers, alcoholics and drug addicts. www.lfpress.com/author/randy-richmondA woman working on the front lines of the opioid crisis in Vancouver’s downtown eastside. Tim, an ex-con and former substance abuser who has been taking plant-based hallucinogen ayahuasca as a way to improve his life. Receive our newsletter, contribute show ideas and feedback by emailing: karla.tolstoy@standupspeakup.ca Support the show: www.standupspeakup.ca/give/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patricia Rodenbaugh was turned over to the L.A. foster care system at the tender age of 12. By her later teen years, she had given birth to two children and married just to escape the system. While Patricia had a rough start, she was determined to ensure a better life for her kids.We hear about Patricia’s experience in the foster care system, including time at the notorious MacLaren Hall Children’s Center, and a troubling event that forced her into juvenile detention. Patricia shares how she gave her children a better life and went on to help other troubled youth.Although Patricia admits she still struggles with some vices, her kind and caring nature shine through, and we’re glad to be sharing this compelling story.Host and Producer: Karla Stephens-TolstoyEditor and Co-Producer: Joel at East Coast Radio CreativeThis show contains some music used under a Creative Commons License. Kai Engel - Moonlight RepriseReceive our newsletter, contribute show ideas and feedback by emailing: karla.tolstoy@standupspeakup.ca Support the show: www.standupspeakup.ca/give/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shelley Desrochers hasn’t been seen since January 2016. She’s one of three women who lived a “high-risk lifestyle” to go missing from London, Ontario, Canada in the last decade. In this series, we go beyond the police and news reports to take an in-depth look at Shelley’s life, ask questions surrounding the case and speak with guests and experts such as Mike Arntfield, host of “To Catch A Killer” and former London police officer. Part One - Getting To Know Shelley features exclusive interviews with Shelley’s sister and two friends. We hear some dramatic stories about Shelley’s troubling childhood, how she was forced into sex work, and when she was last heard from. Have you seen Shelley? E-mail findshelleynow@gmail.com London Police Missing People: https://www.londonpolice.ca/en/about/Missing-People.aspx Host and Producer: Karla Stephens-Tolstoy EditorCo-Producer: Joel at East Coast Radio Creative Receive our newsletter, contribute show ideas and feedback by emailing: karla.tolstoy@standupspeakup.ca Support the show: www.standupspeakup.ca/give/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shelley Desrochers hasn’t been seen since January 2016. She’s one of three women who lived a “high-risk lifestyle” to go missing from London, Ontario, Canada in the last decade.In this series, we go beyond the police and news reports to take an in-depth look at Shelley’s life, ask questions surrounding the case and speak with guests and experts such as Mike Arntfield, host of “To Catch A Killer” and former London police officer.Part Two looks at the timeline of her disappearance, the efforts being made to find her, and why Shelley's friends and family are frustrated with the police response. Former London Police officer Mike Arntfield shares his thoughts on the situation, and we speak with Randy Richmond of the London Free Press who has been following this story from the beginning. Randy sheds some light on a London Police officer who spent years of her career trying to keep sex workers like Shelley safe.Don't miss the end, when Karla shares an amazing gesture aimed at helping gather tips to find out what happened to Shelley.Have you seen Shelley Desrochers? E-mail findshelleynow@gmail.comLondon Police Missing People: www.londonpolice.ca/en/about/Missing-People.aspx Host and Producer: Karla Stephens-Tolstoy EditorCo-Producer: Joel at East Coast Radio CreativeThis episode contains music used under a Creative Commons License. Kathy Lowe - When I Am No More Receive our newsletter, contribute show ideas and feedback by emailing: karla.tolstoy@standupspeakup.ca Support the show: www.standupspeakup.ca/give/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shelley Desrochers hasn’t been seen since January 2016. She’s one of three women who lived a “high-risk lifestyle” to go missing from London, Ontario, Canada in the last decade.In this series, we go beyond the police and news reports to take an in-depth look at Shelley’s life, ask questions surrounding the case and speak with guests and experts such as Mike Arntfield, host of “To Catch A Killer” and former London police officer.Part Three explores the difficult question of “What happened to Shelley Desrochers?” The list of possibilities is long, but you’ll be shocked to hear just what kind of a picture Mike Arntfield can paint using his experience and statistics. We also speak with Shelley’s friends & family who have thoughts of their own, and some eerie comments made by Shelley in the past that may serve as clues.Have you seen Shelley Desrochers? E-mail findshelleynow@gmail.comLondon Police Missing People: www.londonpolice.ca/en/about/Missing-People.aspx Host and Producer: Karla Stephens-Tolstoy EditorCo-Producer: Joel at East Coast Radio CreativeThis episode contains music used under a Creative Commons License. Kalli - This Is GoodbyeThanks to Mike Arntfield: www.michaelarntfield.comReceive our newsletter, contribute show ideas and feedback by emailing: karla.tolstoy@standupspeakup.ca Support the show: www.standupspeakup.ca/give/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We take a look at the Finding Shelley Desrochers series so far. You’ll hear some of Karla’s radio interviews, and then get an inside view of what it’s been like behind the scenes working on this podcast and dealing with the flood of information that has come in. Have you seen Shelley Desrochers? E-mail findshelleynow@gmail.comLondon Police Missing People: www.londonpolice.ca/en/about/Missing-People.aspx Host and Producer: Karla Stephens-Tolstoy EditorCo-Producer: Joel at East Coast Radio Creative This episode contains music used under a Creative Commons License. Great Lake Swimmers - Gonna Make It Through This Year Receive our newsletter, contribute show ideas and feedback by emailing: karla.tolstoy@standupspeakup.ca Support the show: www.standupspeakup.ca/give/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

By now you’ve heard Shelley’s story. You’ve heard about her troubled childhood, her time in the foster care system, how she was trafficked into sex work, and everything we know about Shelley’s disappearance. We now wanted to make the most of all the attention this series has received, so we take a look at the foster care system and programs available today, to see if anything has changed. Plus, Karla finds a private investigator willing to look into some of the leads that we’ve uncovered during our research. Can we find out what happened to Shelley? Does anybody know? Are they too scared to talk? Guests this episode are child & youth welfare expert Jane Kovarikova, Halton Collaborative Against Human Trafficking Coordinator Cindy Stover, and Chris Williams of Canadian Private Investigation Services.Have you seen Shelley Desrochers? E-mail findshelleynow@gmail.comLondon Police Missing People: www.londonpolice.ca/en/about/Missing-People.aspx Host and Producer: Karla Stephens-Tolstoy EditorCo-Producer: Joel at East Coast Radio Creative My Sisters Place GoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/mysistersplacelondonontario This podcast contains music used under a creative commons license. Dazie Mae - The Winter Of My First LoveReceive our newsletter, contribute show ideas and feedback by emailing: karla.tolstoy@standupspeakup.ca Support the show: www.standupspeakup.ca/give/.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Karla took to the streets of London, with Chris from Canadian Private Investigation Services, to see what they could find out with regards to Shelley’s disappearance. Karla talks about what that experience was like, visiting crack houses, and talking to people on the street. We also hear two dramatic stories that shed a light on some of the serious things happening in our very own cities that we may not even realize. Next time, a full slate of interviews and updates from the streets of London. Have you seen Shelley Desrochers? E-mail findshelleynow@gmail.comLondon Police Missing People: www.londonpolice.ca/en/about/Missing-People.aspx Host and Producer: Karla Stephens-Tolstoy EditorCo-Producer: Joel at East Coast Radio CreativeOlivia’s Song: www.soundcloud.com/olivia-paige-5/see-you-later-shogun-x-snapzkush-x-redrum-tha-don-x-live My Sisters Place GoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/mysistersplacelondonontario Receive our newsletter, contribute show ideas and feedback by emailing: karla.tolstoy@standupspeakup.ca Support the show: www.standupspeakup.ca/give/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Karla and private investigator Chris Williams of Canadian Private Investigation Services spent an entire day in London, Ontario in the area where Shelley was last seen. They speak with people who live in the neighbourhood, other sex workers, and drug users who live in the crack houses that Shelley frequented. While interviewing, Karla & Chris started hearing a few names mentioned repeatedly, along with eerie stores and rumours about these individuals possibly harming Shelley. You’ll hear an outline of findings from the first trip as the team prepares for a second London visit to dig deeper using this new information. In Part 8, Karla & Chris dig deeper into our leads, and end up in one of the houses where Shelley’s remains are rumoured to be. Look for that episode July 4th. Have you seen Shelley Desrochers? E-mail findshelleynow@gmail.comLondon Police Missing People: www.londonpolice.ca/en/about/Missing-People.aspx Host and Producer: Karla Stephens-Tolstoy EditorCo-Producer: Joel at East Coast Radio Creative Thanks to Canadian Private Investigation Services My Sisters Place GoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/mysistersplacelondonontario This episode contains music used under the CreativeCommons license: Amy Sayer - Siren SongReceive our newsletter, contribute show ideas and feedback by emailing: karla.tolstoy@standupspeakup.ca Support the show: www.standupspeakup.ca/give/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We call in the London Police after making a gruesome discovery. Karla and Chris Williams P.I. enter dangerous situations while trying to uncover the truth about Shelley Desrocher’s disappearance. At this point in time, we’ve been led to a group of individuals and one theory that seems highly likely. These possible suspects seem to be exhibiting strange behaviour after our meddling. The pieces seem to start falling into place after one source becomes hysterical while describing a party that took place on New Year’s Eve, just days before Shelley went missing. Have you seen Shelley Desrochers? E-mail findshelleynow@gmail.comLondon Police Missing People: www.londonpolice.ca/en/about/Missing-People.aspx Host and Producer: Karla Stephens-Tolstoy EditorCo-Producer: Joel at East Coast Radio Creative Thanks to Canadian Private Investigation Services This episode contains music used under the CreativeCommons license: Kadhja Bonet - Miss YouReceive our newsletter, contribute show ideas and feedback by emailing: karla.tolstoy@standupspeakup.ca Support the show: www.standupspeakup.ca/give/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After a dramatic episode 8 of Finding Shelley Desrochers, we now bring the series to a close. Karla shares her final thoughts on the case and an update on police involvement. We’ll hear from Dr. Pauline Boss, an educator, and researcher, widely recognized for her research on ambiguous loss –the loss of somebody with no finality or resolution. To close out the series, we’re raising money to establish a memorial bench in Shelley’s honour, with Stand Up Speak Up donating the first $1000. For additional content, Karla talks with Maureen Trask, a mother who is all too familiar with ambiguous loss. Have you seen Shelley Desrochers? E-mail findshelleynow@gmail.comLondon Police Missing People: www.londonpolice.ca/en/about/Missing-People.aspx Host and Producer: Karla Stephens-Tolstoy EditorCo-Producer: Joel at East Coast Radio Creative GoFundMe: Shelley’s Bench: www.gofundme.com/ShelleyDeroschers Maureen Trask: www.facebook.com/pg/SupportForUs  www.facebook.com/Daniel-Trask-is-Found-141269306065266This episode contains music used under the CreativeCommons license: Pachyderm – Never Knew Me At AllReceive our newsletter, contribute show ideas and feedback by emailing: karla.tolstoy@standupspeakup.ca Support the show: www.standupspeakup.ca/give/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It takes a special person to be a leader. One thing historians have questioned for years is the apparent mental instability of both great and terrible leaders alike. Do the qualities that mark those with mood disorders also make for a strong leader? What traits are common among them? Nassir Ghaemi looks at this very topic in his book, A First-Rate Madness: Uncovering the Links Between Leadership and Mental Illness. Ghaemi is an academic psychiatrist, author, and Professor of Psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. He’s written a number of books on mental illness and mood disorders and has contributed to many other published works. Host Karla Stephens-Tolstoy talks with Nassir today, and we’ll hear specifically about 3 leaders and their struggles with mental health: Dr. Martin Luther King, Gandi, and John F Kennedy. Not only are the stories interesting, but also inspiring, and serve as a reminder to those suffering from mental illness that there’s no limit to what they can achieve in life.  Host: Karla Stephens-Tolstoy Editor and Co-Producer: Joel at East Coast Radio Creative Links: www.amazon.ca/First-Rate-Madness-Uncovering-Between-Leadership/dp/0143121332  www.nassirghaemi.comwww.amazon.ca/Rising-Star-Making-Barack-Obama/dp/0062641832 This episode contains music used under the CreativeCommons license: Mary Brett Loroson - Johnson City Receive our newsletter, contribute show ideas and feedback by emailing: karla.tolstoy@standupspeakup.ca Support the show: www.standupspeakup.ca/give/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kelly Donovan is a whistleblower. Her story begins working for a major bank, marrying a police officer, then deciding to become a police officer. After only a few years, Kelly began to learn about internal inconsistencies, and unethical and unlawful decisions being made without any guiding policy or legislation. In 2016, she addressed the issues with the Board, the oversight body of the police service, and as a result, faced reprisal and was further silenced. She researched the prevalence of the issues and just how often police whistleblowers are silenced, while police leaders avoid any accountability. After involving all legislated oversight bodies to no avail, Kelly resigned in June 2017. Upon her resignation, she released her Report of Systemic Misfeasance in Ontario Policing and the Coordinated Suppression of Whistleblowers; sending the report to all MPPs and MPs in Ontario and the media. Kelly has since published the report on Amazon in eBook and paperback formats. Then she started her own business, Fit4Duty™ to educate employers, policy and lawmakers about the risks of having a purely perfunctory vision and mission statements. Too many Canadians work in a toxic environment due primarily to poor oversight and autonomous decisions made by inadequate management. In this episode - you’ll hear what drove Kelly to start the business and what needs to be done to end the corruption. Host: Karla Stephens-Tolstoy Co-Producer: Evan Surminski Editor & Narrator: Matt Cundill Receive our newsletter, contribute show ideas and feedback by emailing: karla.tolstoy@standupspeakup.ca Support the show: www.standupspeakup.ca/give/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk a lot about mental health and fighting your inner demons. But what happens when those demons take over? It's a sad conversation, but one that we need to have. That's why this episode takes a look at serial killers. But there's a twist. Instead of looking at their actions, we look at their poetry. We delve into their minds and try to understand more about what made them that way. And we try to understand if there's anything we can do to prevent more murders from happening. Host and Producer: Karla Stephens-Tolstoy Co-Producer: Danielle Gallagher Editor: Cesar Del Castillo Receive our newsletter, contribute show ideas and feedback by emailing: karla.tolstoy@standupspeakup.ca Support the show: www.standupspeakup.ca/give/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We trust law enforcement to do the absolute best job keeping communities safe, conducting investigations, and bringing criminals to justice. But, what about when they don’t live up to their duty? As we saw with the Shelley Desrochers case, there appeared to be a lot more to the story than police were able or willing to discover. These occurrences are more common than one might think, and have been for a long time. We look at the case of Christine Rothschild, a University of Wisconsin student who was killed in the late 1960s. After police seemed to be no help, Christine’s friend Linda made it her mission to find the killer. While she was able to put together a strong case against one man, police mainly dismissed it and he was never brought to justice. This story is featured in Dr. Mike Arntfield’s new book “Mad City” where he actually speaks with Linda, and his students even contact the alleged killer. Mike also tells us about the Murder Accountability Project which helps track murder data and hold police departments in the U.S. accountable for their performance. You’ll also find out why such a thing does not exist for Canadian police. Host and Producer: Karla Stephens-Tolstoy Editor and Co-Producer: Joel at East Coast Radio Creative Murder Accountability Project: www.murderdata.org Mike’s Book “Mad City”: www.amazon.ca/Mad-City-Campus-Murders-America-ebook/dp/B01M6D8URVThis episode contains music used under the CreativeCommons license: Eric Eckhart plus Salonband - The One Receive our newsletter, contribute show ideas and feedback by emailing: karla.tolstoy@standupspeakup.ca Support the show: www.standupspeakup.ca/give/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Most of us have enjoyed a good action movie, but the difference between a movie and Don Mann’s life, although it may sound like something from a movie, is that his life is completely real. No written storyline. No special effects. Don is the author of Inside SEAL Team Six: My Life and Missions with America's Elite Warriors. This book details his experiences as a member of the most elite team in the U.S. Navy, the mental and physical strain needed to join, and the inner workings of the minds of the men who carry out top-secret missions that shape the world. In this fascinating discussion, we hear about: - The gruelling selection and training process for SEALs - Situations where Don has stared death straight in the eye - Why there are no women SEALs - How his life experiences have shaped his political and world views Host: Karla Stephens-Tolstoy Editor and Co-Producer: Joel at East Coast Radio Creative Links: Why Don’t Black Americans Swim? www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-11172054 About Don Mann: www.usfrogmann.com/about-don-mann-navy-sealThis episode contains music used under the CreativeCommons license: Cellophane Sam – Every Cowboy Receive our newsletter, contribute show ideas and feedback by emailing: karla.tolstoy@standupspeakup.ca Support the show: www.standupspeakup.ca/give/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.