Sean Kelly, Mariam Serkal and Alana Cameron welcome Justin Marrisett to the show. Marrisett is the bass player for the high-energy band Short Handed.

And Sean’s got his hand on their new single, and you can listen to it here first.

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On the MIX Morning Show, Sean Kelly and Mariam Serkal sat down with Dr Julie Gowthorpe and therapist Lee Kellogg to discuss neurodivergency, and why that language matters.

We have to remember that behaviour is communication. A child may be overloaded, anxious, confused, sensory overwhelmed, exhausted, or struggling with a transition they cannot yet manage. That does not mean there should be no boundaries. It means the boundary should be paired with understanding.

People should remember that neurodivergent children are not a list of deficits. They are whole people. Many are creative, deeply observant, honest, funny, persistent, and intensely interested in the things they love. When we meet them with respect, their strengths become easier to see.

Today, Sean Kelly and Mariam Serkal chat with Dr Julie Gowthorpe RSW about how to make habit changes happen.

Because wanting to change and having a system for change are not the same thing. A lot of people think: I need more motivation, but that doesn’t fall out of the sky.

Research has shown for years that good intentions matter, but they often do not reliably turn into action on their own. Habits are built by repeating the same action in the same kind of moment.

On Tuesday, Sean Kelly and Mariam Serkal welcome Captain of the Senators Garrett Pilon to the show, ahead of the upcoming game against the Utica Comets tomorrow.

Garrett just celebrated his birthday the day before, and enjoyed it with Tiramisu cake.

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The Bridge Integrated Services Hub, otherwise known as a HART Hub (Homelessness, Addiction and
Recovery Treatment), is now in operation at its permanent location on Alhambra Square in Belleville.

Sean Kelly and Mariam Serkal were joined this morning by Ashley Vader, director of housing and homelessness Prince Edward, who explained how the HART Hub will make an impact in the community.

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The Hub will offer dining, washrooms, showers, laundry facilities, a resting area, a spiritual/smudging room, and several spaces for various medical and social services staff.  It will operate 22 hours a day, seven days a week.

Sean Kelly, Mariam Serkal and Alana Cameron talk about Feng Shui Awareness Day, what’s the latest thing you can do with Jell-O, and how little people know their neighbors these days.

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And Adam is a shining example of that.

On Tuesday, Adam visited Sean Kelly and Mariam Serkal to give the Morning Crew an update on what Pathways to Independence has been doing lately.

“We recently wrapped up our Holi celebrations – a vibrant, colourful festival full of laughter, music, and yes, plenty of powder! It was a beautiful way to bring our community together and honour the spirit of new beginnings.

And just in time for spring, our annual Easter Egg Hunt had participants of all ages searching high and low— some very well-hidden eggs, and even better prizes,” he said.

In addition, Pathways to Independence is looking forward to its highly anticipated Staff vs. Supported Individuals Ball Hockey Game.

“Let’s just say both sides are very confident heading in,” added Adam.

Breadcrumbing is where someone gives you just enough attention to keep you interested, but never enough to build anything real.

So while romantic relationships are where people talk about breadcrumbing the most, it can also show up in friendships and at work too.

They keep you interested, available, or hopeful, but they do not back it up with action.

Sean Kelly and Mariam Serkal had spoken to Kerry Jenkins, who wanted to surprise her grandmother with a phone call from the MIX Morning Crew!

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To give you an idea how much life has changed since then, a $1 grocery run could get you:

• 1 loaf of bread
• 1 dozen eggs
• 1 quart of milk
• 2 pounds of potatoes
• 1 pound of apples
• a small piece of bacon

That could feed a small family for a day!