Listen Top Shows Blog

Justine Kennedy: Fighting for Families: Overcoming Adversity Through Purpose

Justine Kennedy: Fighting for Families: Overcoming Adversity Through Purpose

Update: 2021-05-19

Share

Description

In this episode, 24-year-old Indigenous woman with a Master of Social Work Justine Kennedy, talks with Dr. Joti Samra about her experiences with racism, poverty and the child protection system, and explains her selfless choice to raise her seven younger siblings. She shares her strategies for managing and maintaining her anxiety and mental health in order to fight for the well-being of her family.

.

.

.

Follow us on Social Media for more tips and tricks on how to enhance your personal and workplace resilience.

•Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tardigrade_talks/

•Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TardigradeTalks/

•YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MyWorkplaceHealth

www.TardigradeTalks.com

Comments

In Channel

Mike Harnett - Like a Girl: Fighting fatigue (& the boys) for a safer workplace

Mike Harnett - Like a Girl: Fighting fatigue (& the boys) for a safer workplace

2022-01-1955:14

Karen Lee - Caring is the New Cool: Overcoming Disaster & Understanding Good Business

Karen Lee - Caring is the New Cool: Overcoming Disaster & Understanding Good Business

2021-12-0155:06

Dr. Vanessa Lapointe - “Growing Up” in a Pandemic: How to Raise Healthy & Resilient Kid

Dr. Vanessa Lapointe - “Growing Up” in a Pandemic: How to Raise Healthy & Resilient Kid

2021-11-1701:10:28

Mandy Gill - Healthy Habits: Staying Strong & Resilient During the Bad & Busy Days

Mandy Gill - Healthy Habits: Staying Strong & Resilient During the Bad & Busy Days

2021-11-0301:06:45

William Higginson - Painting to Survive: Art Therapy & Creative Resilience

William Higginson - Painting to Survive: Art Therapy & Creative Resilience

2021-10-2057:31

Susi Bolender: Overcoming Shame & the Power of Vulnerability

Susi Bolender: Overcoming Shame & the Power of Vulnerability

2021-10-0601:02:42

[BONUS] Dawn Bergot: Humanizing Human Resources

[BONUS] Dawn Bergot: Humanizing Human Resources

2021-09-2347:11

Jonny Staub: Confronting the OUTrage; First One Out: A Brave Man’s Fight Against the OUTrage

Jonny Staub: Confronting the OUTrage; First One Out: A Brave Man’s Fight Against the OUTrage

2021-09-2259:19

Michael Mankowski: Filmmaking and Flames: The Importance of Coming Back Home Again

Michael Mankowski: Filmmaking and Flames: The Importance of Coming Back Home Again

2021-06-3001:05:47

Kevin Mooney: Safety First: Talking About Mental Health is More Important than Ever

Kevin Mooney: Safety First: Talking About Mental Health is More Important than Ever

2021-06-2301:05:27

Wing Tse: "Wear" a Smile: Overcoming Adversity, Finding Resiliency & Giving Back

Wing Tse: "Wear" a Smile: Overcoming Adversity, Finding Resiliency & Giving Back

2021-06-1601:04:48

Tina Ruysseveldt: Trust Your Truth: An Everyday Choice to Live Well

Tina Ruysseveldt: Trust Your Truth: An Everyday Choice to Live Well

2021-06-0901:07:36

Dr. Aaron Genest: Saying ‘No’ for the Right Reasons: Workplace Gender Equality

Dr. Aaron Genest: Saying ‘No’ for the Right Reasons: Workplace Gender Equality

2021-06-0201:13:56

Michael Lavis - A Culture of Gentleness: Inspiring Change, Engagement, and Loyalty

Michael Lavis - A Culture of Gentleness: Inspiring Change, Engagement, and Loyalty

2021-05-2601:06:15

Justine Kennedy: Fighting for Families: Overcoming Adversity Through Purpose

Justine Kennedy: Fighting for Families: Overcoming Adversity Through Purpose

2021-05-1953:15

Sarah Liverance: Making Headway: Mental Health Awareness and Leadership in The Workplace

Sarah Liverance: Making Headway: Mental Health Awareness and Leadership in The Workplace

2021-05-1201:00:26

Steve Farina: Men, Meat & Mental Health: How to Face Your Trauma

Steve Farina: Men, Meat & Mental Health: How to Face Your Trauma

2021-05-0501:06:22

Zahra Alani: Strengthening Your Roots: Cultivating Passion, Values & Social Supports for Resilience

Zahra Alani: Strengthening Your Roots: Cultivating Passion, Values & Social Supports for Resilience

2021-04-2801:06:41

Maureen Shaw: Mother Knows Best: Caring, Compassion & Other Ingredients for Workplace Mental Health

Maureen Shaw: Mother Knows Best: Caring, Compassion & Other Ingredients for Workplace Mental Health

2021-04-2101:02:12

Jeeti Pooni: Because We Are Girls: Sisterhood & Truth to Heal Childhood Trauma

Jeeti Pooni: Because We Are Girls: Sisterhood & Truth to Heal Childhood Trauma

2021-04-1401:12:57

00:00

00:00

1.0x

Justine Kennedy: Fighting for Families: Overcoming Adversity Through Purpose

Justine Kennedy: Fighting for Families: Overcoming Adversity Through Purpose

Dr. Joti Samra