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It's All Poetry15: "Wilderness" - the word, the myth, the construct (with Erin Monahan)In this episode of "It's All Poetry," Nicole and guest Erin Monahan explore the complex and dangerous implications of the word (and construct) "wilderness."
This discussion delves deep into the colonial roots and violent connotations associated with "wilderness," as well as its intersection with issues of race, privilege, and systemic oppression. Erin, a trauma-informed coach and activist, shares insights on how these themes connect to broader social justice movements, including the rights of indigenous peoples and environmental justice.
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Unpack the word "wilderness" and discover how it shapes our understanding...2024-05-1753 min
Sirens, Slammers and Service - A podcast for Female First RespondersThe Voice Behind the Call: Life as an Emergency Communications Officer with Erin MarkowskiSend us a textIn this episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service, we peel back the curtain on the unseen heroes who form the critical link between those in distress and the first responders on the front lines. Join us as we sit down with Erin, an Emergency Communications Officer from the Edmonton Police Service, to explore the vital and often emotionally challenging world of emergency dispatch.As the calm voice on the other end of the line when chaos strikes, Erin's story is a testament to the unsung heroes who work tirelessly behind the...2023-10-211h 03
The Beauty BingeGuest - Erin Ayanian-Monroe. Makeup artist for Dakota and Elle FanningHave you ever wanted to ask your makeup artist and hairdresser how they got into the beauty industry? Or wanted to lift the lid on their favorite products, take a peek inside their kit or their bathroom cabinets. If you said yes (and of course you did, who wouldn’t), The Beauty Binge is the show to satisfy that curiosity. This episode Bren is joined by Erin Ayanian-Monroe. Erin is the go-to makeup artist for the exquisite Fanning sisters, Dakota and Elle. When she’s not flying around the world on press tours and getting the girls ready...2023-09-1342 minSirens, Slammers and Service - A podcast for Female First Responders🎤 From Armed Robberies to Life Coaching: An Aussie Detective’s Journey to Mental Health Advocacy with Erin NugentSend us a textThis week, we’re going international—and deep.I’m joined by Erin Nugent, a former Detective with Victoria Police in Australia, where she worked on the elite Armed Crime Squad—handling armed robberies over $10K, kidnappings, aggravated burglaries, and non-fatal shootings. Yep, serious stuff.But Erin’s journey didn’t end there. After meeting her firefighter husband (spoiler alert: Iron Maiden played matchmaker), she packed up, moved to Boston, and began volunteering as a crisis counsellor with a suici...2023-02-1057 min