Episode 266

Alicia Duncan joins Something For Everybody this week.

The conversation explores the topic of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) in Canada and its expansion beyond terminally ill patients. Alicia Duncan shares her personal experience with MAID and highlights the flaws and dangers of the current system. She discusses the insufficient safeguards in place, the inclusion of non-terminal conditions, and the potential expansion to include mental illness and children. Alicia also exposes the painful and inhumane process of MAID, citing research on the drugs used and the lack of accountability in postmortem assessments. The conversation emphasizes the need for alternative therapies and proactive mental health care. We also touch on the importance of speaking out about suicide and trauma, finding hope and growth in the midst of pain, and the value of human life.