In this episode of Podcasts and Portraits Undercover, Ariane Jaschke welcomes local city councillor, health care worker, and friend, Tracy Elke, who shares her impactful and emotional journey of healing and rediscovery through spirituality. Facing a major breakup, an empty nest, the loss of her pet, and major financial difficulties alone, Tracy found herself in a dark place with suicidal thoughts. However, through reconnecting with her faith, intuition, and inner voice, she found a way to regain her strength and sense of purpose. Tracy discusses the powerful roles of daily journaling, gratitude, seeking support from friends, and engaging in physical fitness in her recovery. She also shares how her travel experiences, including spiritual hikes and the practice of setting intentions, contributed to her healing. The episode emphasizes the importance of recognizing and acting upon one's emotions, trusting the process, and the impact of simple, consistent self-care actions on mental health.

For mental health support in BC, call or text 988 (National Suicide Crisis Helpline) or 310-6789 (BC Mental Health Support Line) anytime; also contact 811 for HealthLink BC or the 1-800-588-8717 KUU-US Indigenous Line for culturally specific support.

For Immediate Danger: Call 911 if you believe someone's life is in immediate danger.

For additional mental health resources please visit:

https://bc.cmha.ca/mental-health/find-help/

https://www.crisiscentre.bc.ca/get-support/crisis-lines/

https://www.options.bc.ca/program/fraser-health-crisis-line

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LOVE, LIES & LAMBORGHINIS

In this wild episode of "Podcasts and Portraits: Undercover," host, Ariane Jaschke, and guest Heather dive deep into a whirlwind story of love, betrayal, and resilience. What begins as a glamorous tale of romance, business success, and yacht parties quickly unravels into a raw account of infidelity, manipulation, and the painful loss of both a marriage and a close friendship. Heather shares her journey from falling deeply in love and building a life with her husband, to discovering the ultimate betrayal by her best friend. Through candid conversation, she exposes the red flags she missed, the challenges of navigating narcissism and gaslighting, and the importance of trusting your intuition. Along the way, Heather reflects on the power of true friendship, the lessons learned from heartbreak, and the strength it takes to rebuild after everything falls apart. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever faced betrayal, struggled to find closure, or needed a reminder that even in the darkest moments, there’s hope for healing and new beginnings.

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In this vibrant and heartfelt episode of "Podcasts and Portraits Undercover," host Ariane sits down with Claudia Higo, for an unfiltered conversation about living authentically, coming out, and embracing life in full color. Claudia, a paramedic, chef, mother, and artist, shares her journey from South Africa to Canada, her experiences with family, love, divorce, and the challenges of coming out as a gay woman in a traditional, religious family.

Claudia opens up about her struggles with PTSD, the importance of mental health, and the power of therapy and self-reflection. She discusses the ups and downs of relationships, co-parenting, and finding pride in her identity. The episode is filled with candid stories, laughter, and wisdom about resilience, self-acceptance, and the value of surrounding yourself with supportive people.

Listeners will be inspired by Claudia’s courage to live her truth, her commitment to being a present and loving mother, and her advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. This episode is a celebration of authenticity, rainbows, and the beauty of living out loud—no boxes, no boundaries, just real, colourful life.

For PTSD help in Canada, you can contact the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline anytime or use the PTSD Coach Canada app for self-management tools. Other options include seeking a mental health professional, contacting local organizations like the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) or PTSD Association of Canada, and looking for resources on the Anxiety Canada website. Emergency situations should be handled by dialing 9-1-1.

For access to help for PTSD:

https://www.ptsdassociation.com/

For LGBTQ+ information and help in Canada, key resources include national organizations like Egale Canada and PFLAG Canada, which offer support, advocacy, and community building. Crisis support is available through hotlines such as the Trans Lifeline and the LGBT National Hotline, while local community centers and programs provide specific services like mental health support, peer networks, and resources for newcomers and youth.

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SEASON 2 - UNDERCOVER Podcasts + Portraits, gives you the option to hide your identity, or share it with the world!!! We will do a creative portrait that hide your identity…so you can share personal stories openly without the fear of judgement!

If you can talk passionately about something for 45 minutes, reach out and be on my podcast!!

Call or text me 604-537-7706 OR email ariane@capturephotography.studio