Sharing Stories, Changing Lives
Sharing Stories, Changing Lives
Podcast Description
"Sharing Stories Changing Lives" is a powerful podcast hosted by Candace Carnahan, a survivor who transforms personal tragedy into inspiration. After losing her leg in a workplace accident, Candace created a platform where extraordinary individuals share raw, transformative life experiences. Each episode features four unique stories that demonstrate resilience, purpose, and the incredible human capacity to overcome unexpected challenges. Perfect for listeners seeking genuine connection, motivation, and real-life narratives that have the potential to inspire change and save lives. Join Candace as she amplifies voices that might otherwise go unheard, proving that every story has the power to make a difference.
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The podcast centers around themes of personal resilience, mental health awareness, and the impact of transformative life experiences, with episodes showcasing stories like Sandra LaRose's advocacy for road safety after the loss of her daughter to distracted driving and Allan Kelher's journey through addiction to becoming a mental health advocate.
“Sharing Stories Changing Lives” is a powerful podcast hosted by Candace Carnahan, a survivor who transforms personal tragedy into inspiration. After losing her leg in a workplace accident, Candace created a platform where extraordinary individuals share raw, transformative life experiences. Each episode features four unique stories that demonstrate resilience, purpose, and the incredible human capacity to overcome unexpected challenges. Perfect for listeners seeking genuine connection, motivation, and real-life narratives that have the potential to inspire change and save lives. Join Candace as she amplifies voices that might otherwise go unheard, proving that every story has the power to make a difference.
In this powerful episode, host Candace Carnahan sits down with Sandra Larose, a mother who transformed her unimaginable loss into a mission of prevention and awareness. After losing her 16-year-old daughter, Kaylin, in a tragic train collision caused by distracted driving, Sandra has dedicated her life to educating students, parents, and communities about the deadly consequences of looking away from the road.
Trigger Warning: Discussion of a fatal accident involving a young driver
About the Guest:
Sandra LaRose is a passionate road safety advocate from Saskatchewan, driven by the tragic loss of her 16-year-old daughter Kaylin in a distracted driving accident. Following her daughter’s death, she committed to sharing Kaylin’s story in schools and communities across Canada, focusing on preventing similar tragedies. A mother, farmer, and powerful public speaker, Sandra works tirelessly to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving, particularly among young drivers. Her presentations emphasize personal accountability, the power of youth influence, and the devastating consequences of looking away from the road for even a moment. Through her advocacy, Sandra honors her daughter’s memory by working to save other lives and transform how people think about driving safety.
Connect with Sandra: https://sandralarose.ca/
Resources:
Transport Canada – Road Safety
https://tc.canada.ca/en/road-transportation/road-safety-canada
CMHA – Canadian Mental Health Association
🌐 cmha.ca
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