We Cannot Give What We Do Not Have
Episode 1 of Season 2 invites listeners to consider whether they bring empathy, compassion, patience and humility with them into the legal profession and into their professional relationships – and if not, why it…
Trauma and Transformation In the Judiciary: A Conversation with Judge Kael McKenzie
Judge Kael McKenzie of the Manitoba Provincial Court in Winnipeg shares his authentic self with listeners. Judge McKenzie openly discusses the impacts of vicarious trauma on judges, traumas entering the courtroom via court case…
Residential Schools, Reconciliation & The Indigenous Voice: A Conversation with Elder Garnet Angeconeb
This episode is both a celebration of Lynn Beyak’s departure from the Canadian Senate and an education in the residential school system as well as the origin of the use of the term “reconciliation”…
Trauma-Informed Law: A Primer for Lawyers in Practice
J. Kim Wright, Helgi Maki, Marjorie Florestal and I share our latest group project with you, a book on trauma-informed law which will be published in the summer of 2021 by the American Bar…
Practicing Smart Justice in Scotland: My Conversation with Iain Smith
In this episode, Iain Smith shares how becoming trauma aware has changed his approach to practice and the way in which he relates to his clients. He also explains why justice systems everywhere need…
Evolving Police Services Through Trauma Informed Practice: A Conversation with Inspector Dan Jones
This episode explores the evolution of the Edmonton Police Service through trauma informed training. Insp. Dan Jones discusses the benefits of a relational, community-based and decolonized approach to public safety and partnership-building.
Courageous Conversations & The Stories We Tell Ourselves
This solo episode focuses on the stories we tell ourselves, a concept I borrowed from a Harold Johnson talk, and how these stories coupled with a lack of self-awareness can cause harm to ourselves…
Re-envisioning the Lawyer’s Role: A Conversation with UCLA Law’s Claudia Pena and Alicia Virani
Claudia Pena and Alicia Virani share their inspiration for co-creating and co-teaching a course on trauma-informed lawyering and restorative/transformative justice at UCLA Law School.
One is the Loneliest Number: Justice Harry LaForme’s Advice for Indigenous Judges and Those Who Appoint Them
Justice Harry LaForme and I discuss the importance of Indigenous lived experiences in the judiciary as he reflects on his judicial career, trauma-informed decision making and his growing concerns about the increasing barriers for…
Practising Cultural Humility in Human Rights Advocacy: A Debrief Session with Amber Prince
Amber Prince and I debrief our experience at the BC Human Rights Tribunal in the Campbell v. Vancouver Police Board hearing as advocates for Deborah Campbell who called on us to prioritize her safety,…