What role can writing, reflection, and the help of a good counsellor play in a journey towards healing? How can storytelling help to complexify the field of diabetes research? And why, amidst a culture that expects self-doubt, is it so important to sometimes just say “eff this, I’m doing it anyways!” In this episode, Coco sits down to discuss these questions and more with Dr. Moneca Sinclaire, a multidisciplinary Nehinan artist and researcher who upcycles trash into interactive sculptures that even the teenagers down the block want to play with.

You can follow Moneca on instagram @moneca_sinclaire.

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