The New Generation of Emergency Management with Kesley Richardson
The Multi-Hazards Podcast
As both a practitioner and researcher in emergency management, Kesley Richardson is a looking to be a game changer. Bringing youthful energy and the mind of a multidisplinary scholar to the field, he is ensuring that best practices are not just talked about but integrated. Join us today on this episode of the Multi-Hazards podcast as Kesley Richardson shares his vision, experience and passion for emergency management and protecting communities. Kesley Richardson’s Bio Kesley Richardson is a U.S. Virgin Islands Native, scholar, public speaker, researcher, and practitioner in the...
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Innovating Engagement Technology for Community Resilience with Ginny Katz
The Multi-Hazards Podcast
To really protect communities, Ginny Katz and her team at HazAdapt Inc. are designing technology that pays attention to communities and truly addresses their needs. Ginny is part of a new wave of entrepreneurs who believe equity and diversity should be at the forefront of innovation and not an afterthought. Join us today on this episode of Multi-Hazards as we hear the wisdom and heartfelt passion of Ginny Katz, at the cutting edge of both technology and community resilience. Check out the , their and . Ginny Katz’ Bio Ginny Katz, MPH, has a BS Public Health...
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Finding Certainty in the New Year (Remix with Margaret Heffernan)
The Multi-Hazards Podcast
Another year rolls by and certainty seems just as hard to find. Dr. Margaret Heffernan's recent book Uncharted: How to Navigate the Future has a message: Tomorrow may be uncharted territory, but we can learn to handle uncertainty and move forward with confidence and agility.
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Climate Change and Disasters
The Multi-Hazards Podcast
What does climate change have to do with disasters? Experts on The Multi-Hazards Podcast weigh in on how climate change is affecting the planet and human society, and how it plays a role in increasing disasters. Join us for this exciting podcast!
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Earthquakes and Volcanoes (Disasters and Human Response)
The Multi-Hazards Podcast
Earthquakes and volcanoes are among the various disasters dealt with in earlier interviews with Dr. Burçak Başbuğ Erkan and Dr. Gio Roberti. What should we all know about earthquakes and volcanoes, and, most of all, what is the human element? How have we mitigated, prepared for, responded to and recovered from these disasters? Join us!
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Environmental Racism with Dr. Ingrid Waldron
The Multi-Hazards Podcast
Today the Multi-Hazards Podcast features Dr. Ingrid Waldron, professor at McMaster University, author of There’s Something in the Water: Environmental Racism in Indigenous and Black Communities and co-producer of the documentary film of the same name on Netflix. Join us!
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Empire 2.0 - How Racism & Colonialism Still Rule the World with Dr. Kehinde Andrews
The Multi-Hazards Podcast
In this episode, Dr. Kehinde Andrews spells out how racism and colonialism are still ruling the world in Empire 2.0, as well as what we can do about it. He expounds on his latest book, The New Age of Empire: How Racism and Colonialism Still Rule the World!
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Are We Adapting to Climate Change Yet? with Dr. Stewart J. Cohen
The Multi-Hazards Podcast
What's happening with climate change these days? How is our adaptation going? What are the gloomy and bright spots? Join Dr. Stewart J. Cohen, climate change adaptation scientist, as he discusses the latest science and societal discussions about humanity adapting to a rapidly changing climate. Have a listen!
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Conspiracy Theories in Turbulent Times with Dr. Ghayda Hassan
The Multi-Hazards Podcast
Why are conspiracy theories so popular these days? Is it social media? Are we just more gullible nowadays? Join Dr. Ghayda Hassan, a clinical psychologist and professor at L'Université du Québec à Montréal (UQÀM), as she discusses how conspiracy theories are affecting society and how we can overcome their influence. Have a listen!
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Networking & Mentoring for a New Generation with Brandi Hunter
The Multi-Hazards Podcast
In this episode, we discuss networking and mentoring, specifically in Emergency Management (EM), with concepts that can apply to any field. Here EM specialist Brandi Hunter gives her advice, based upon her experiences in recent years, especially as founder of Aspiring Emergency Managers Online (AEMO). Join us!
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The opioids crisis is ravaging our communities. How can we all respond in a better, savvier way? Join Guy Felicella, addiction educator, harm reduction advocate and public speaker, and Multi-Hazards podcast host Vin Nelsen as they discuss how Canada, the US and the world can work smarter in dealing with opioids and all addiction “pandemics” that we face. Have a listen!
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Guy Felicella's Bio
Named in The 2020 Vanmag Power 50 and recipient of the 2021 Courage to Come Back Award, Guy is a qualified expert who devotes his time and career to public speaking and advocating to reduce the stigma of harm reduction and educate on drug policy and addiction.
Guy Felicella grew up in a middle class home in Richmond, BC, Canada but fell into drug addiction at a young age. Guy spent 30 years in the repeated cycle of gangs, addiction, treatment and jail. He spent nearly 20 years residing in the two block radius in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, Canada, and using many resources, including harm reduction, to keep himself alive.
Today, Guy has escaped the grips of the turmoil that kept him suffering and resides with his wife and three young children with multiple years of recovery and sobriety under his belt.
Guy is passionate about advocating for the vulnerable people who still suffer in addiction and educating communities on harm reduction to eliminate the stigma that exists around it. Currently Guy works for Vancouver Coastal Health, Ministry of Mental Health and Addiction and the BC Centre on Substance Use. In addition, Guy attends various school districts and post secondary institutions to educate students on addiction.
Guy spent nearly his entire life suffering in addiction and now he is using his experience to change the hearts and minds of people to the idea that recovery is harm reduction and harm reduction is recovery. Gone are the days where it’s either harm reduction or recovery; it’s both!
Guy Felicella’s website is at http://guyfelicella.com. Guy’s photo and biography are from here.
Outro: "Modern Time" by An Jone on Youtube Audio Library
Episode Photos: Photo by Hennie Stander on Unsplash, photo from Guy Felicella’s website, photo by Pablo Heimplatz on Unsplash, photo by Colin Davis on Unsplash