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The Ruthless Compassion Podcast

210 – Letting Go of the Shame of Addiction with Jowita Bydlowska

Jowita Bydlowska is the author of Unshaming (March 2026). She is also the author of Monster (September 2024), Possessed, the best-selling memoir Drunk Mom, and the best-selling novel GUY. She’s also a prolific short-story writer, journalist and a mentor. Her favourite review on Goodreads is a review of Possessed, which

The Reel Mental Podcast

38 – Alex Burunova Discusses Satisfaction

Alex Burunova grew up painting before finding her voice in filmmaking. A Los Angeles-based USC Film School alum with a background in directing theater, she’s also directed award-winning shorts, episodics, and a Netflix special. Her debut feature, “Satisfaction” -shot across Greece and London-was nearly a decade in the making and

The Ruthless Compassion Podcast

Alice Munro’s daughter, Andrea Robin Skinner, recently revealed that she was sexually abused as a child by her stepfather, Gerald Fremlin. Skinner’s account highlights the devastating impact of enablers, including her mother, who prioritized Munro’s fame and well-being over her daughter’s safety. This revelation has raised important questions about complicity and silence in cases of child abuse.

The Reel Mental Podcast

Alice Munro’s daughter, Andrea Robin Skinner, recently revealed that she was sexually abused as a child by her stepfather, Gerald Fremlin. Skinner’s account highlights the devastating impact of enablers, including her mother, who prioritized Munro’s fame and well-being over her daughter’s safety. This revelation has raised important questions about complicity and silence in cases of child abuse.

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Tumbler Ridge: Let’s Come Together with Love and Compassion
February 17, 2026
The tragedy at Tumbler Ridge is an opportunity to come together with love.
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The Link Between Cannabis and Psychosis
February 10, 2026
New research shows a strong association between cannabis use and psychosis in young people.
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