Wings Of Change Peterborough County

09/23/2026

Tonight is our in-person meeting. I am looking forward to inspiring conversations and peer to peer support.

09/23/2026

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09/23/2026

From our Founder Natalie Harris

Hello everyone,

Thank you for being part of the Beyond Survival™ community.

I’m excited to share that the very first Beyond Survival™ Well Conversation is now available.

Our first topic is:

When Curiosity Becomes a Luxury

For this conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Jonathan Douglas, PhD, CPsych, Clinical and Counselling Psychologist and Partner at Central Ontario Psychology. Dr. Douglas has more than 30 years of experience as a psychologist, including extensive work with first responders, veterans and others affected by trauma. He is also a former President of the Ontario Psychological Association, recipient of its Award of Merit, host of the ON Psych podcast, and my co-author on Growth After Trauma.

Together, we explore what can happen to curiosity when so much of our energy is focused on simply getting through the day.

When life becomes dominated by worry, responsibility, stress, caregiving, loss, change or survival, curiosity can begin to feel like a luxury. We talk about why that happens, what curiosity can tell us about capacity, and how becoming interested again — in ourselves, other people, new ideas or what might be possible — can be part of moving forward.

You do not need to be a Beyond Survival member to watch this first conversation. It is available for anyone to preview, so please feel free to watch it and share it with someone who may find the conversation meaningful.

Watch “When Curiosity Becomes a Luxury” here:
https://natalieharris.podia.com/p/courses/beyond-survival-a-framework-for-sustainable-well-being-a-masterclass/3715521-well-conversations/12213562-well-conversations-ep-1-dr-douglas-when-curiosity-becomes-a-luxury-mov

Well Conversations will be released monthly, with different guests and perspectives joining me around the Well.

Some guests may bring professional expertise. Others may bring lived experience. Some may simply have a perspective or story that gives us something worth being curious about.

I’m also very open to suggestions. If there is someone you think would make an interesting Well Conversation guest — or a topic you would like us to explore — I would love to hear from you.

Stay tuned. I’ll be sharing who our next guest will be soon.

Warmly,
Natalie Harris
Founder, Beyond Survival™

09/09/2026

I’m looking forward to seeing you all tonight…

09/09/2026

"𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴. 𝘐𝘵'𝘴 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶."

In just 5 weeks the the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗣𝗦𝗣𝘀 & 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 takes place. Have you registered?

Join fellow colleagues for meaningful discussions as our Speakers share their stories, insights, and relatable journeys about the struggle to help yourself when always taking care of others.

Learn more:
https://www.invisible-wounds.ca/upcoming-events

08/23/2026

08/23/2026

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Last night, the Canada 911 Ride Foundation held its 21st Annual Banquet—a powerful evening of remembrance, respect and gratitude.

Together, we honoured the memories of seven Canadian first responders who died in the line of duty in 2026:

🕯️ Sergeant-Investigator Anaïs Fortin-Cozzens — Sûreté du Québec - page officielle.
🕯️ Sergeant Brandon Malcolm — Ontario Provincial Police
🕯️ Provincial Constable Tarun Bali — Ontario Provincial Police
🕯️ Constable Marc Pinizzotto — Toronto Police Service
🕯️ Constable Mohamed Lamine Benredouane — Service de police de la Ville de Montréal - SPVM
🕯️ Paramedic Mike MacKenzie — Island EMS, Prince Edward Island
🕯️ Paramedic Jenna Croucher — Island EMS, Prince Edward Island

Each served with courage and dedication, making the ultimate sacrifice while protecting and caring for others.

Their service will never be forgotten. We will continue to honour their legacies, support their families and ensure their contributions live on in the communities they served.

We remember them not only as first responders, but as family members, friends, colleagues, neighbours and cherished members of their communities.

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08/19/2026

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05/19/2026

PTSD LEAVES DETECTABLE MARKS IN BLOOD, NEW RESEARCH REVEALS

A new study suggests that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may leave measurable biological traces throughout the body that can be detectable through routine blood tests.

Published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, researchers at Mass General Brigham in Massachusetts, the Broad Trauma Initiative and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health identified a set of scalable, blood-based biomarkers linked to PTSD across multiple organ systems.

The researchers behind the study say their findings could help diagnose and manage the condition.

Lead author Younga Lee explained that the findings point to PTSD as a contributor to disruptions in multiple systems including cardiometabolic health, immune function and liver or hepatic health.

“Finding scalable, blood-based biomarkers could help inform timely interventions aimed at mitigating chronic disease risk, which could ultimately improve long-term health outcomes among patients living with PTSD,” Lee said in a press release.

PTSD is typically diagnosed based on psychological symptoms, but the study highlights its broader physiological footprint.

Researchers analyzed data from nearly 24,000 adults enrolled in the Mass General Brigham Biobank, combining genetic information with electronic health records to better understand how PTSD affects the body.

They assessed both genetic risk – based on known PTSD-related genetic variants – and clinical risk, using documented diagnoses. From this, the researchers identified 16 biomarkers that were consistently associated with both.

These markers include:

✅ Cholesterol and glucose levels (linked to metabolic health)
✅ Liver function indicators such as albumin - a protein produced by the liver - and bilirubin, which is created by the body’s natural breakdown of old red blood cells
✅ Red and white blood cell counts (linked to immune function)

The researchers suggest that PTSD is likely causing changes to these markers, rather than the other way around, and could explain why PTSD is often linked to chronic conditions such as heart disease and metabolic disorders.

The study says that because these tests are part of standard medical care, they could be used to monitor PTSD’s physical effects and detect risks earlier.

Researchers emphasized that further validation is needed, particularly in larger and more diverse populations.

By: Dorcas Marfo
CTV News