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Ever wonder what makes people resilient? How some can manage tough times with a great perspective and strong mindset? RESILIENT PEOPLE is an original podcast hosted by Janet Fanaki. A self-described Resilience Explorer, Janet speaks with regular people from around the world who are admired for their resilience as well as experts in fields like sleep, fitness, education and nutrition. RESILIENT PEOPLE guests have lived through a major life challenge and found a purpose from it to help others. From forming a charity to writing a book, starting a fundraiser and becoming popular public speakers. It's the way that they took a negative experience and turned it into something positive that Janet is drawn to and wants to share their journey with listeners. For season 3 of the podcast, Janet is shifting her focus to stories from midlife women. Counting herself in this group, she is learning from the women who have turned this sometimes scary and lonely time in their lives, to one that is bringing them joy and fulfillment. Listen to the RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast to get introduced to the people you wish you always knew, and now do.

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Canada

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Ever wonder what makes people resilient? How some can manage tough times with a great perspective and strong mindset? RESILIENT PEOPLE is an original podcast hosted by Janet Fanaki. A self-described Resilience Explorer, Janet speaks with regular people from around the world who are admired for their resilience as well as experts in fields like sleep, fitness, education and nutrition. RESILIENT PEOPLE guests have lived through a major life challenge and found a purpose from it to help others. From forming a charity to writing a book, starting a fundraiser and becoming popular public speakers. It's the way that they took a negative experience and turned it into something positive that Janet is drawn to and wants to share their journey with listeners. For season 3 of the podcast, Janet is shifting her focus to stories from midlife women. Counting herself in this group, she is learning from the women who have turned this sometimes scary and lonely time in their lives, to one that is bringing them joy and fulfillment. Listen to the RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast to get introduced to the people you wish you always knew, and now do.

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English


Episodes
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How to help a griever get back to living life

7/17/2023
The RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast is hosted by Janet Fanaki. This show profiles regular people from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They have lived through a major life challenge, found a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too. This particular episode is narrated by Janet and focuses on the ways which we can help support a griever. It is in response to a post that Janet posted to Twitter where she comments on including her friend in plans after she suffered the loss of her husband. This episode covers: If you are widowed and have a story to share on how someone helped you move forward in your grief, please share your comments on the RESILIENT PEOPLE contact page at www.resilientpeople.ca/contact For more information on the RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast, go to www.resilientpeople.ca If you or someone you know is admired for their resilience, I'd love to hear from you. Please send me an email to info@resilientpeople.ca Find Janet Fanaki and RESILIENT PEOPLE on: Instagram Twitter Apple podcasts Spotify

Duration:00:10:26

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Shaun O'Gorman: Resilience comes from helping other people

6/15/2023
RESILIENT PEOPLE is hosted by Janet Fanaki and features conversations with EXTRAordinary people from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They have overcome a major life challenge, created a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too. The aim is to show that your negative experience does not define your future. It can also be a platform to help you find new meaning, to build a positive and resilient mindset. In this episode, Janet speaks with motivational speaker and former police officer Shaun O'Gorman from Queensland, Australia. Topics covered include: To learn more about Shaun O'Gorman, visit The Strong Life Project. To learn more about the resilience of regular people from around the world, visit RESILIENT PEOPLE. RESILIENT PEOPLE is created and hosted by Janet Fanaki. Purchase a RESILIENT t-shirt and support programs and services that help brain tumour patients across Canada. The Adam Fanaki Brain Fund has been providing funding to the Odette Cancer Centre at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, St. Michael's Hospital and Sick Kids. Over $260,000 has been raised to date. Buy yours at www.resilientpeople.ca Follow the show and Janet on Instagram and Twitter.

Duration:00:44:23

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How to die with no regrets

2/18/2023
RESILIENT PEOPLE is hosted by Janet Fanaki and features conversations with EXTRAordinary people from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They have overcome a major challenge, created a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too. The aim is to show that your negative experience does not define your future. It can also be a platform to help you find new meaning, to build a positive and resilient mindset. The guest on this episode is Dawn Custode. She was an Accountant who loved to sail, play games, get together with friends and travel as much as possible. She passed away from colon cancer on May 26, 2019. Dawn and I spoke about her purpose, her message to others to not waste time, focusing on what matters in life, her travels and what she would regret as her life was ending. Dawn Custode posted on Facebook and you can find her page at: https://www.facebook.com/dawn.custode?mibextid=LQQJ4d If you are someone with a story to tell, or know someone who does, please record a voice memo or type a message and send it to: info@resilientpeople.ca. Find all interviews from the podcast, information about Janet Fanaki, hiring her for speaking opportunities and order a RESILIENT t-shirt as well as other merchandise at www.resilientpeople.ca. The RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast is available everywhere you listen including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. FOLLOW RESILIENT PEOPLE ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram www.instagram.com/resilientpeopleca & Twitter www.twitter.com/resilientpeopl

Duration:00:26:18

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Finding joy as a single on Valentine's Day

2/12/2023
RESILIENT PEOPLE is hosted by Janet Fanaki and features conversations with EXTRAordinary people from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They have overcome a major challenge, created a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too. The aim is to show that your negative experience does not define your future. It can also be a platform to help you find new meaning, to build a positive and resilient mindset. This episode features tips and advice for single people to find joy on Valentine's Day. Typically focused on romance, attitudes are finally starting to change around it. We now hear more about spending the day with our 'galentines' and 'palentines' - thanks to companies like Walmart, Edible Arrangements and Jack Astors - celebrating with family and friends and even our pets. And there's also nothing wrong with practicing self care and locking the world out to be alone. This episode will share some terrific insights from other single people as well as from host Janet Fanaki who has been a widow for three years and learned ways to really enjoy Valentine's Day. If you are someone with a story to tell, or know someone who does, please record a voice memo or type a message and send it to: info@resilientpeople.ca. Find all interviews from the podcast, information about Janet Fanaki, hiring her for speaking opportunities and order a RESILIENT t-shirt as well as other merchandise at www.resilientpeople.ca. The RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast is available everywhere you listen including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. FOLLOW RESILIENT PEOPLE ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram www.instagram.com/resilientpeopleca & Twitter www.twitter.com/resilientpeopl

Duration:00:08:32

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Rae Ann Gruver: A grieving mom fights against hazing

12/14/2022
Rae Ann Gruver is a mom, wife, former NICU nurse and the founder of The Max Gruver Foundation. Learn more about their work in creating awareness, education, policy and laws to prevent hazing across the United States. Attention to drugs, alcohol, and bullying are part of the education and awareness measures, as they are often used in hazing events. Follow The Max Gruver Foundation on: Facebook Instagram Twitter RESILIENT PEOPLE is a podcast created by Janet Fanaki. Each episodes introduces listeners to regular people from around the world who are inspired for their resilience. They have experienced a major life challenge, found a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too. Learn more at www.resilientpeople.ca Follow on: Instagram Twitter

Duration:00:45:36

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Dr. Cara Ooi: Building resilience by sleeping better

11/17/2022
In this episode of the RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast, I interview Toronto psychiatrist and sleep expert, Dr. Cara Ooi. To learn more about her, please visit www.decodeinsomnia.com and on Instagram. RESILIENT PEOPLE features conversations with regular people admired for their resilience. They have lived through a major life challenge, found a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too. Created and hosted by Janet Fanaki. To learn more about RESILIENT PEOPLE visit www.resilientpeople.ca Follow Janet Fanaki, creator and host of RESILIENT PEOPLE on Instagram and Twitter. Order a newly redesigned RESILIENT t-shirt from the website. All proceeds support The Adam Fanaki Brain Fund which provides financial aid to charities that help brain tumour patients and their caregivers. Learn more at www.theadamfanakibrainfund.com Contact Janet either by going to the contact page on the website or email info@resilientpeople.ca

Duration:00:39:20

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Ann Douglas: What makes midlife so messy?

11/5/2022
In this episode I interview celebrated parenting and now midlife author, Ann Douglas. Her new book, "Navigating the messy middle: A fiercely honest and wildly encouraging guide for midlife women" is out now. Follow Ann Douglas on social media including Twitter and Instagram. RESILIENT PEOPLE features conversations with regular people admired for their resilience. They have lived through a major life challenge, found a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too. Created and hosted by Janet Fanaki. To learn more about RESILIENT PEOPLE visit www.resilientpeople.ca Follow Janet Fanaki, creator and host of RESILIENT PEOPLE on Instagram and Twitter. Contact Janet either by going to the contact page on the website or email info@resilientpeople.ca

Duration:00:37:47

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How to build resilience: Build a better brain

10/28/2022
The focus of this short episode of RESILIENT PEOPLE is on my takeaways from the book by Dr. Sanjay Gupta, "Keep Sharp: Build A Better Brain At Any Age". This episode offers Janet Fanaki's own personal views of the book's recommendations and building a positive mindset. Topics include: The book is available at all bookstores and online sellers. To learn more about RESILIENT PEOPLE visit www.resilientpeople.ca Follow Janet Fanaki, creator and host of RESILIENT PEOPLE on Instagram and Twitter. Contact Janet either by going to the contact page on the website or email info@resilientpeople.ca

Duration:00:07:47

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Katie Clark: A midlife American in Paris

10/20/2022
Katie Clark is a travel blogger living in Paris. Learn more about Katie Clark on Instagram at: @theadventuresofnursekatie RESILIENT PEOPLE features conversations with host Janet Fanaki and guests from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They have overcome major challenges, created a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too. Season 3 of the podcast features conversations with midlife women. If you are midlife woman with a story of resilience to tell, or know someone who does, please go to the RESILIENT PEOPLE website and fill out the form on the Contact page. Click here. Find all interviews from the podcast, information about Janet Fanaki, hiring her for speaking opportunities and order RESILIENT merchandise at www.resilientpeople.ca. Learn about our family's fundraiser The Adam Fanaki Brain Fund at www.theadamfanakibrainfund.com The RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast is available everywhere you listen including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow RESILIENT PEOPLE on Instagram www.instagram.com/resilientpeopleca & Twitter www.twitter.com/resilientpeopl

Duration:00:37:20

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Leanne Townsend: Embracing midlife changes

10/6/2022
For this episode of RESILIENT PEOPLE, I was joined by Toronto divorce and family lawyer Leanne Townsend. Learn more about her at: www.leannetownsend.ca RESILIENT PEOPLE features conversations with host Janet Fanaki and guests from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They have overcome major challenges, created a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too. Season 3 of the podcast features conversations with midlife women. If you are midlife woman with a story of resilience to tell, or know someone who does, please go to the RESILIENT PEOPLE website and fill out the form on the Contact page. Click here. Find all interviews from the podcast, information about Janet Fanaki, hiring her for speaking opportunities and order RESILIENT merchandise at www.resilientpeople.ca. Learn about our family's fundraiser The Adam Fanaki Brain Fund at www.theadamfanakibrainfund.com The RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast is available everywhere you listen including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow RESILIENT PEOPLE on Instagram www.instagram.com/resilientpeopleca & Twitter www.twitter.com/resilientpeopl

Duration:00:33:45

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Audrey Guth: Switching careers in midlife

9/22/2022
In this episode of the RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast, Janet Fanaki introduces listeners to Audrey Guth, a Toronto entrepreneur and founder of the non-profit organization Nanny Angel Network. Audrey is a mother, grandmother, two-time cancer survivor and creator of multiple businesses. Her point-of-view to inspire women to make a pivot in midlife is very inspiring. Janet and Audrey spoke about: To learn more about Nanny Angel Network, please visit www.nannyangelnetwork.com If you are a midlife woman with an inspiring story to tell, or know someone who does, please send me a note on the contact page of the RESILIENT PEOPLE website at www.resilientpeople.ca On the website you can also find: The Adam Fanaki Brain FundRESILIENT PEOPLE is available everywhere you listen including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. FOLLOW RESILIENT PEOPLE ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram & Twitter Looking forward to having you along and sharing these stories of resilience. Sincerely, Janet Fanaki

Duration:00:32:57

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Welcome to Season 3 of RESILIENT PEOPLE!

9/10/2022
If you are a midlife woman with a story to tell, or know someone who does, please record a voice memo or type a message and send it to: info@resilientpeople.ca Go to www.resilientpeople.ca for: RESILIENT PEOPLE is available everywhere you listen including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. FOLLOW RESILIENT PEOPLE ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram & Twitter Looking forward to having you along and sharing these stories of resilience. Sincerely, Janet Fanaki

Duration:00:04:33

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Sherrie Dunlevy: Graduating from grief

4/29/2022
For more information on Sherry Dunlevy and the Graduating Grief Academy, click here. RESILIENT PEOPLE is hosted by Janet Fanaki and features conversations with EXTRAordinary people from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They have overcome a major challenge, created a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too. The aim of this podcast and the stories on the website is to show that your negative experience does not need to define you. It can also be a platform to help you find new meaning and purpose. And to build a positive and resilient mindset. If you are someone with a story to tell, or know someone who does, please record a voice memo or send a message to: info@resilientpeople.ca. Find all interviews from the podcast, information about Janet Fanaki, hiring her for speaking opportunities and order a RESILIENT t-shirt at www.resilientpeople.ca. The RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast is available everywhere you listen including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. FOLLOW RESILIENT PEOPLE ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram www.instagram.com/resilientpeopleca & Twitter www.twitter.com/resilientpeopl PROMOTIONAL PARTNER: Leanne Townsend - www.leannetownsend.ca

Duration:00:35:08

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How to build resilience: The importance of having the right friends

4/23/2022
RESILIENT PEOPLE is hosted by Janet Fanaki and features conversations with EXTRAordinary people from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They have overcome a major challenge, created a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too. The aim is to show that your negative experience does not need to define you. It can also be a platform to help you find new meaning. And build a positive and resilient mindset. If you are someone with a story to tell, or know someone who does, please record a voice memo or type a message and send it to: info@resilientpeople.ca. Find all interviews from the podcast, information about Janet Fanaki, hiring her for speaking opportunities and order a RESILIENT t-shirt as well as other merchandise at www.resilientpeople.ca. The RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast is available everywhere you listen including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. FOLLOW RESILIENT PEOPLE ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram www.instagram.com/resilientpeopleca & Twitter www.twitter.com/resilientpeopl

Duration:00:06:56

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Type 1 Diabetes blogger Caitlin Starr: You are not a label

4/13/2022
Meet Caitlin Starr. When we spoke for the RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast, she was a high school student in Toronto. Now she’s studying at university in Montreal. Caitlin is a competitive dancer and skier, intelligent and a vivacious young woman who also happens to be living with Type 1 Diabetes. But she is adamant on not being known foremost for her condition. As she says, she is not the label but so much more. We spoke about her role models and how she feels about being one to those who don’t have T1D as well as those who do. This was one of my favourite conversations that was originally done for Youtube. I resurrected it from the archives and reworked it for the RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast. For more information on Caitlin Starr, you can find her on Instagram. RESILIENT PEOPLE is hosted by Janet Fanaki and features conversations with EXTRAordinary people from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They have overcome a major challenge, created a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too. The aim is to show that your negative experience does not need to define you. It can also be a platform to help you find new meaning. And build a positive and resilient mindset. If you are someone with a story to tell, or know someone who does, please record a voice memo or type a message and send it to: info@resilientpeople.ca. Find all interviews from the podcast, information about Janet Fanaki, hiring her for speaking opportunities and order a RESILIENT t-shirt as well as other merchandise at www.resilientpeople.ca. The RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast is available everywhere you listen including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. FOLLOW RESILIENT PEOPLE ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram www.instagram.com/resilientpeopleca & Twitter www.twitter.com/resilientpeopl PROMOTIONAL PARTNER: Leanne Townsend - www.leannetownsend.ca

Duration:00:28:07

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How to build resilience: Choosing kindness as your legacy

3/29/2022
RESILIENT PEOPLE is hosted by Janet Fanaki and features conversations with EXTRAordinary people from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They have overcome a major challenge, created a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too. The aim is to show that your negative experience does not need to define you. It can also be a platform to help you find new meaning. And build a positive and resilient mindset. If you are someone with a story to tell, or know someone who does, please record a voice memo or type a message and send it to: info@resilientpeople.ca. Find all interviews from the podcast, information about Janet Fanaki, hiring her for speaking opportunities and order a RESILIENT t-shirt as well as other merchandise at www.resilientpeople.ca. The RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast is available everywhere you listen including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. FOLLOW RESILIENT PEOPLE ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram & Twitter PROMOTIONAL PARTNER: Leanne Townsend - www.leannetownsend.ca

Duration:00:05:26

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Donna Thomson: Essentials that every caregiver needs

3/17/2022
In this episode of RESILIENT PEOPLE, I welcome caregiving expert Donna Thomson. Through years of being a family caregiver to turning to advocacy work and research in the area, Donna shares a wealth of knowledge and personal experience. We spoke about: LINKS: www.donnathomson.com Facebook: @thecaregiverslivingroom Twitter: @thomsod McMaster University - Caregiving Essentials RESILIENT PEOPLE is hosted by Janet Fanaki and features conversations with EXTRAordinary people from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They have overcome a major challenge, created a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too. The aim is to show that your negative experience does not need to define you. It can also be a platform to help you find new meaning. And build a positive and resilient mindset. If you are someone with a story to tell, or know someone who does, please record a voice memo or type a message and send it to: info@resilientpeople.ca. Find all interviews from the podcast, information about Janet Fanaki, hiring her for speaking opportunities and order a RESILIENT t-shirt as well as other merchandise at www.resilientpeople.ca. The RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast is available everywhere you listen including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. FOLLOW RESILIENT PEOPLE ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram www.instagram.com/resilientpeopleca & Twitter www.twitter.com/resilientpeopl PROMOTIONAL PARTNER: Leanne Townsend - www.leannetownsend.ca

Duration:00:38:42

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HIV activist Susan Mintz: Unapologetically treat yourself

2/23/2022
Learn more about Susan Mintz at: www.susanmintz.com RESILIENT PEOPLE features conversations with host Janet Fanaki and guests from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They've overcome major challenges, created a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too. If you are someone with a story to tell, or know someone who does, please record a voice memo or type a message to: info@resilientpeople.ca. Find all interviews from the podcast, information about Janet Fanaki, hiring her for speaking opportunities and order a RESILIENT t-shirt as well as other items at www.resilientpeople.ca. The RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast is available everywhere you listen including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow RESILIENT PEOPLE on Instagram www.instagram.com/resilientpeopleca & Twitter www.twitter.com/resilientpeopl PARTNERS: Leanne Townsend - www.leannetownsend.ca

Duration:00:37:23

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Agnes Chen of Starlings Community: Healing from childhood trauma

2/7/2022
Learn more about Starlings Community at: www.Starlings.ca RESILIENT PEOPLE features conversations with host Janet Fanaki and guests from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They've overcome major challenges, created a purpose from it and now help others be resilient too. If you are someone with a story to tell, or know someone who does, please record a voice memo or type a message to: info@resilientpeople.ca. Find all interviews from the podcast, information about Janet Fanaki, hiring her for speaking opportunities and order a RESILIENT t-shirt at www.resilientpeople.ca. The RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast is available everywhere you listen including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow RESILIENT PEOPLE on Instagram www.instagram.com/resilientpeopleca & Twitter www.twitter.com/resilientpeopl PARTNERS: Leanne Townsend - www.leannetownsend.ca

Duration:00:31:13

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Chris DT Gordon: Practicing gratitude

1/21/2022
Chris DT Gordon is a special education teacher, runner, husband, father and a survivor of flesh-eating bacteria. When a small scrape to his hand led to months in the hospital and a near amputation, Chris took stock of the important people and things in his life. He launched the Scar Bearers podcast and committed to doing something kind for someone everyday. He also developed The Attitude of Gratitude and began preaching the merits of kindness and being grateful to his students, aiming to instill a sense of gratitude in them. Chris lives in New Ulm, Minnesota. To learn more about Chris DT Gordon, visit his website www.chrisdtgordon.com RESILIENT PEOPLE features conversations with host Janet Fanaki and guests from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They've overcome major challenges, created a purpose from it and now help others be resilient too. If you are someone with a story to tell, or know someone who does, please record a voice memo or type a message to: info@resilientpeople.ca. Find all interviews from the podcast, information about Janet Fanaki, hiring her for speaking opportunities and order a RESILIENT t-shirt at www.resilientpeople.ca. The RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast is available everywhere you listen including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow RESILIENT PEOPLE on Instagram www.instagram.com/resilientpeopleca & Twitter www.twitter.com/resilientpeopl LINKS: https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/necrotizing-fasciitis-flesh-eating-bacteria PARTNERS: Leanne Townsend - www.leannetownsend.ca

Duration:00:31:55