Episode ❤: Let's Talk.
The Dirt: Confessions of a Tree Planter28 Jan 2021

Episode ❤: Let's Talk.

Today is a day we’re supposed to, as part of a marketing campaign ultimately aimed at making money for their own personal interest, talk about a still taboo subject that cracks upon the depths of a soul. Mental illness. That word feels so far away from me now, though it was only 4 years ago, to the day, that I was newly engaged. One might compare my symptoms to hysteria or a manic high, otherwise known in my case as a mentally healthy human as pure, naive, fairytale-like love. Little did I know how my life would unravel in the coming months. My denial of reality, but mostly my lack of education around mental illness was the true culprit to the downward spiral I experienced. I witnessed first hand what untreated and poorly treated mental illness not only does to a person, but to everyone around them. To their home, to their environment, to their systems, to their world. My experience is but one of millions people experience everyday. Every single day I know there are women and men out there going through a similar experience I did. Every single day people lose the battle to mental illness. Every single day people are berated from friends, family and loves ones who are uneducated and underprepared on how to support them. Every. Single. Day. If there is but one thing I ask every one of you today, it is to educate yourself. For those who suffer, educate yourself on how you can let others know what you need. Formulate a plan with your support team so they can see the signs and symptoms of when you are not okay and what they need to do to truly help you. For those who don’t suffer, educate! Educate yourselves on how to hold space and support those in your life who struggle. Educate so you can have awareness for others and for yourself. Take charge of your part in a future where this is no longer taboo, where we don’t have to have a special day, week or month dedicated to this to attempt to raise more awareness. Contribute to a future where everyone is aware, educated, and supportive. The only way out is through, together.


I felt called to do this episode, in an effort of transparency and vulnerability on my part. I have an intimate relationship with mental health, that did not start within. I am now a firm advocate of mental wellness all around, whether you struggle with unresolved trauma or not. 2020 saw many people, some I know, transition out of this world. Now more than ever the transparency is needed to cultivate supportive environments for all of us and whatever we are moving through. I wanted to be able to connect with all of us who have suffered on and off the block, and to hopefully inspire all of us to ask for a little more help now and again. My poetry book is the child of all my grief, channeled into my worded experiences. I put it out to all of you so these words can reach you, and find your own experiences within them.


LINKS

To purchase a copy of my poetry book, This is for me: https://www.blurb.ca/b/10505733-this-is-for-me

iBook link: https://books.apple.com/ca/book/this-is-for-me/id1545866424

The WRAP program I did, its FREE: https://vancouver-fraser.cmha.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/WRAP-Brochure.pdf

Another program for women of domestic abuse: https://www.womenscollegehospital.ca/care-programs/mental-health/wrap

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Wild Treebulations S1E5: This Is The End

Wild Treebulations S1E5: This Is The End

And here we are! Concluding Fayre's journey through her first rookie season. We chat about how she's been recuperating and adjusting to normal life again, as well as the highs and lows of the season. We touch on her anticipation (already!) for next season and advice that she has for new rookies looking to get out there next spring! Thanks everyone for following along with this series!

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Wild Treebulations S1E4: After Spring Trees

Wild Treebulations S1E4: After Spring Trees

We check in with Fayre after she has finished spring trees!

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Episode 23: One Million Trees with Everett Bumstead

Episode 23: One Million Trees with Everett Bumstead

CBC's upcoming documentary entitled One Million Trees is the brainchild of 26 year old Everett Bumstead. Originally from Platsville, Ontario, Everett graduated from Vancouver Film School in 2012. He spent the following 4 years planting trees and using the money he made to buy camera equipment and fund indie film projects. He currently lives in Vancouver where he works as a freelance editor/director specializing in music videos and documentaries. We talk about Everett's time as a tree planter, and now from the other side of a camera lens putting together One Million Trees. A great interview to learn more about the inspiration for the documentary as well as what to expect from it come November!  To see clips that didn't make it into the film and other media, check out their instagram page linked below! The documentary will be premiering November 6th on CBC Gem and CBC Television November 7th at 8PM in BC and Alberta!! LINKS To access documentary trailer visit: www.onemilliontreesfilm.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one.million.trees/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onemilliontreesdoc/ Co-producter of film in conjunction with CBC: www.selfhired.com

22 Okt 202036min

A Special Tribute To Eric Spiece

A Special Tribute To Eric Spiece

Having just learned of his passing as I was off the grid in late August, I wanted to share a few words and send love to all those hurting from this loss. Rest In Peace buddy. May the planting gods be with you always. *excuse the sound of my propane torch*

17 Okt 20206min

Episode 22: A New Approach-Treehab with Nathan Gregg

Episode 22: A New Approach-Treehab with Nathan Gregg

For Nathan Gregg, this culture and sense of community has an untapped potential to act as a form of rehabilitation. As a former alcoholic in recovery, Gregg’s experience in treeplanting helped him on the road to sobriety. “My sponsor gave me an ultimatum”, he explained. He was given a six month period, during which time he needed to find a place to live, employment, and a way to make his time meaningful. In his newfound workplace, he found all three. “In recovery, the saying is ‘one day at a time’, and in treeplanting, it’s ‘one tree at a time.’” For Gregg, planting trees was an incredibly therapeutic experience, and so the idea took root: “Treeplanting would make a great rehab program.” And out of that was born Treehab, his new project launching for the next planting season in 2021. Tune in to this great interview to learn more about this unique and therapeutic approach to tree planting. **For anyone out there who has website design skills-Nathan is still looking for someone to help him get his website going. If there is anyone in the community who would be willing to volunteer their services please reach out to Nathan at treehabrecovery@gmail.com** LINKS Aghelh Nebun links: https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cqlFievQyt https://www.activatorsociety.org/aghelh-nebun-crf.html Article about Treehab: https://treeworkersindustrialgroup.work/2020/02/27/treehab-a-treeplanters-effort-to-support-recovering-addicts/?fbclid=IwAR1SQr6lmkHVfbZoVBNzrRXJqZ4xz4qC5mmebnLr5R_wFCZs6cZ9uiUcFYo https://creativehumanizingproject.com/ Website coming-stay tuned!!!!

19 Sep 202046min

Thoughts From The Block: Heat and Landslides

Thoughts From The Block: Heat and Landslides

Real talk from a hot day in May, pre monsoon season.

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Thoughts From The Block: Returning To The Real World

Thoughts From The Block: Returning To The Real World

Some thoughts from Will Stewart that I feel are relatable to every planter right now as they re-enter "normal life". So much has changed since we've been in the bush with the pandemic and the state of our world. He talks about struggles that so many of us are most certainly going through right now.

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Thoughts From The Block: The Flow State

Thoughts From The Block: The Flow State

Random ramblings straight from the tree planting block!

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