Coastal Currents with Aaron Reid

Todd Caldecott is a clinical herbalist and practitioner of Ayurveda, with 25 years of clinical and teaching experience. He has both practiced and taught internationally, bringing students to Nepal to study classical Ayurveda, and in 2014 was the Visiting Mitchell Scholar at Bastyr University.

Todd is a registered professional member of the American Herbalists Guild and the National Ayurvedic Medical Association, and current director of the Dogwood School of Botanical Medicine. He is the author of many articles, research papers, and books including Food As Medicine, Ayurveda in Nepal, and Ayurveda: The Divine Science of Life.

Apart from practicing and teaching, Todd has a diverse background in the field of herbal medicine, which includes product development and botanical research in the non-timber forest products industry.

Todd moved to Powell River in 2019, on his little farm in Wildwood, which now serves as the base for his clinical practice, herbal dispensary, and classroom.

Matthew Hull spent his formative years here in qathet before graduating and head down to Idaho for his first year of college.

He spent two years in California working with the Hispanic population and which inspired him to go on to earn degrees in Spanish and History education from Brigham Young University Idaho.

Over the past fifteen years in working for School District #47, Matthew has taught, supported students and staff, managed both the Transportation and Technology Departments and spent the most recent year of his career in the role of Vice-Principal at Brooks Secondary School.  

Matthew's now earned the opportunity to work as the Principal at Henderson Elementary School in the Townsite.

He has also had the blessing of raising five children in this community and has recently remarried an amazing woman from Washington and has added her five children to the family.

Matthew lives in Wildwood with his wife Debbie and their amazing family.  He enjoys the small community feel that Wildwood provides.

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Dillon was born and bred here in Tla’amin territory, and moved back home with his young family in 2019 after attending university and building a career in Vancouver. 

In this episode, Aaron meets and chats with filmmaker, photographer, artist and musician, Clancy Dennehy.

Clancy was born in Winnipeg and is a graduate of NSCAD University in Halifax.  He built his career in Vancouver where he lived and worked for over 30 years before making the move to qathet with his wife, Caro in 2020.

He is holding an art show at Crucible Gallery in the Townsite for the month of July 2022 with opening night taking place July 1st, 2022 at 8 p.m. starting with a butoh dance performance and followed by a dance party.

Check out Clancy's website at https://clancydennehy.com/

Join me in my conversation with Russell Werner.  Russell was born and raised in Powell River and has served the public as a professional firefighter with the Vancouver Fire Department for 27 years.  

If being in that line of work isn't courageous enough, Russell opened up to me in this interview about his five year battle with PTSD. Russell also talks about the difficulties in dealing with WorkSafeBC while working to heal a work induced mental health injury.  

BE ADVISED:  This episode contains a frank discussion on a variety of topics related to mental health including PTSD and suicide that some may find to be a trigger.  This is a discussion between Aaron and Russell based on personal experiences and observations and is not medical advice.  

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please reach out for help immediately.   In British Columbia, there is a great resource located at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/mental-health-support-in-bc with links to a variety of options for support.  

#stopthestigma #itsokaytonotbeokay #gethelp #youmatter

Meet Terry Peters!  

Terry was born in Powell River and raised in Wildwood.  He is the current Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Services for the City of Powell River.  

We talk about growing up with fabulous Italian neighbours, stock car races in the 70's, the roots of his 31 year career in emergency services, work exchange in Australia, Broom Busters and what keeps him grounded.

Join me in my chat with Mr. Terry Peters.

Meet Ian MacDonald, a self-described 17 year qathet "newbie".    Ian is a seasoned traveller and a "free-lance" volunteer. 

He made his way to Squamish from Ontario in the 80's and from there he made his way to qathet with his wife and daughter. 

We talk about a little forestry, some soccer, volunteering and he threw some adventure in there, as well!  

The Chief Administrative Officer, otherwise known as the CAO, of the City of Powell River joins Aaron in studio in March 2022.  

Join me in my conversation with the wonderful, Isabelle Southcott. 

She is a mom of two grown sons, founder, publisher and editor of qathet Living Magazine, founder of Powell River Women in Business, a very accomplished Toastmaster and a fellow dog lover.  

Meet Shannon Behan!

Shannon is a born and raised qathet area educator with 25 years in public, private and international education.