Welcome to ThinkBucket, the podcast where we will be discussing all sorts of topics of interest and diving deeper into the issues that surround us on a day to day basis.

We are two settlement counselors, who love life and have a passion for speaking and thinking outside the box. We are always looking, not only to inform others but also provoke in them deep thought and conversation.

This week, for our very first podcast, we talk about Immigration and the impacts it has on our mental state of mind.

Enjoy and as always... ThinkBig!

Podcast #1 - Immigrating - Have I made the right choice?

Welcome to episode 2 of our podcast series on Immigration. This time around we are following up on some of the topics that we touched on during Episode 1. We go more in-depth about the things that push people to leave their homes, friends, family and everything they know, to travel to another country. The dangers and the risks that they might face and the struggles once they arrive.

As always, we speak from our own personal experiences, from what we see at our jobs as Immigration Settlement Workers, and sprinkle in our opinion.

Enjoy and well see you next week with a new episode!

The Immigration Series

ThinkBucket Podcast  2 - Immigrating - Risking life for the greener pastures?

Hello Everyone!

Welcome back, we've got episode 3 in our Immigration Series. Today we talk about the struggles and barriers that come after facing one of the biggest decisions that you can make when Immigrating. We talk a little more about the "uninstalling" and "re-installing" of a completely new mentality in adapting to a new culture, almost like a change of operating systems (from PC to Mac). 

This part 1 of this episode, next week in part 2 we will share a story of some of the more immediate dangers that are faced when immigrating and we will close if off with talking about some of the things we take fro granted and how those things might be huge barriers of struggles for those around us.

Enjoy and well see you next week!

Podcast #3 - Immigration - Out Of The Frying Pan And Into The Fire

Welcome to Part 2 of the Episode 3 podcast. We decided to split it up this way in order to not overload with information and keep the podcasts relatively short.

For part 2 we will hear Kenny share a story of some of the more immediate dangers that are faced when living or growing up in a war torn country but also when immigrating. Finally we will close if off with talking about some of the things we take fro granted and how those things might be huge barriers of struggles for those around us.

Next week is the conclusion of our Immigration Series and we will conclude with talking about the perception or stereotype that immigrants are faced with when trying to integrate into society.

Podcast #4 - Immigration - Out Of The Frying Pan And Into The Fire Pt. 2

Hello guys, welcome to our fifth and last podcast of this series. To close this off we are talking today about image, judgement, labeling and most importantly perception. We touch up on a few key point regarding what it is to be viewed in a certain light and what it takes for us to open up to the world and those around us.

If you would like to reach out to either one of us with questions, comments or concerns, we would love to hear from you about what you're thinking as well as suggestions on what you would like us to talk about next.

jmora@wellandheritagecouncil.com

Well see you next week.