Living with MCS: Renu Bakshi’s Journey from Struggle to Advocacy
01/20/25 • 40 min
In this powerful episode of Footprints & Impacts, we speak with Renu Bakshi, a former journalist and anchor, who now works as a media trainer and crisis manager, about her deeply personal experience with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS).
Renu shares the challenges of living with this often misunderstood and invisible disability, including stigma, lack of support and the struggles she’s faced both personally and professionally.
Despite these challenges, Renu has transformed her experience into advocacy, using her platform to raise awareness about MCS and fight for better understanding, accommodations, and support. From her work in human rights to the crucial role the media plays in elevating awareness, Renu offers valuable insights on how we can all be part of the change.
Tune in for an enlightening discussion on the intersection of environmental health, workplace inclusion, and the urgent need for greater empathy and understanding of MCS.
EHAC-ASEC : https://ehac-asec.ca/
ASEQ-EHAQ : https://aseq-ehaq.ca/en/
Renu Bakshi : https://renubakshi.com/
With the Participation of :
ECRoB Project - Funded in Part by the Government of Canada's Social Development Partnerships Program, Disability Component.
In this powerful episode of Footprints & Impacts, we speak with Renu Bakshi, a former journalist and anchor, who now works as a media trainer and crisis manager, about her deeply personal experience with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS).
Renu shares the challenges of living with this often misunderstood and invisible disability, including stigma, lack of support and the struggles she’s faced both personally and professionally.
Despite these challenges, Renu has transformed her experience into advocacy, using her platform to raise awareness about MCS and fight for better understanding, accommodations, and support. From her work in human rights to the crucial role the media plays in elevating awareness, Renu offers valuable insights on how we can all be part of the change.
Tune in for an enlightening discussion on the intersection of environmental health, workplace inclusion, and the urgent need for greater empathy and understanding of MCS.
EHAC-ASEC : https://ehac-asec.ca/
ASEQ-EHAQ : https://aseq-ehaq.ca/en/
Renu Bakshi : https://renubakshi.com/
With the Participation of :
ECRoB Project - Funded in Part by the Government of Canada's Social Development Partnerships Program, Disability Component.
Previous Episode
Droits Légaux et Défense des droits des personnes atteintes de Sensibilité Chimique Multiple avec Lila Refaie.
Dans cet épisode d’Empreintes et Impacts, nous accueillons Lila Refaie, avocate bilingue au ARCH Centre de Droit des Personnes Handicapées, pour discuter des défis juridiques rencontrés par les personnes atteintes de Sensibilité Chimique Multiple (SCM). Lila partage son expertise en matière de droits des personnes handicapées, y compris les protections juridiques dont bénéficient les personnes atteintes de SCM en vertu de la Loi canadienne et ontarienne sur les droits de la personne.
Nous abordons les accommodements en milieu de travail et l'importance des politiques sans parfum, ainsi que la manière dont la loi peut soutenir les personnes atteintes de SCM pour surmonter les obstacles à l'accessibilité et à l'inclusion.
Écoutez cet épisode pour un approfondissement sur l'intersection entre le droit des personnes handicapées et la santé environnementale, avec des conseils pratiques sur la manière dont les individus peuvent défendre leurs droits. Cet épisode est également disponible en français, grâce à l'engagement de Lila pour l'accessibilité.
EHAC-ASEC : https://ehac-asec.ca/
ASEQ-EHAQ : https://aseq-ehaq.ca/en/
ARCH Disability Law Centre : https://archdisabilitylaw.ca/
With the Participation of :
ECRoB Project - Funded in Part by the Government of Canada's Social Development Partnerships Program, Disability Component.
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Environmental Health & MCS : The Hidden Impact of Toxins with Dr. Caroline Barakat
In this insightful episode of Footprints & Impacts, we sit down with Dr. Caroline Barakat, an Associate Professor specializing in Environmental and Occupational Health at Ontario Tech University.
With expertise in air pollution, toxin exposure and public health, Dr. Barakat sheds light on the often-overlooked connections between environmental exposures and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS).
We explore the long-term health effects of pollution, how chemicals in everyday products contribute to health issues, and the systemic barriers faced by individuals with MCS. Dr. Barakat also discusses the importance of policy change, public awareness, and reducing toxic exposures to create safer environments for all.
This conversation is more important than ever as we approach RESILIENCE 2025: The First Annual International Conference on MCS, taking place virtually on May 1-2, 2025.
This groundbreaking event will bring together scientists, advocates, policymakers, and individuals with MCS to drive awareness, research and action.
🔗 Learn more & register: https://aseq-ehaq.ca/en/resiliencemcsconference/
Join us for a compelling conversation on the intersection of environmental health, advocacy, and the urgent need for action.
EHAC-ASEC : https://ehac-asec.ca/
ASEQ-EHAQ : https://aseq-ehaq.ca/en/
With the Participation of :
ECRoB Project - Funded in Part by the Government of Canada's Social Development Partnerships Program, Disability Component.
Footprints & Impacts Podcast - Living with MCS: Renu Bakshi’s Journey from Struggle to Advocacy
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welcome to Footprints and impacts the podcast where we uncover how the environment shapes our health and
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well-being whether you're curious about how chemicals in your surroundings affect you or you're looking for
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practical ways to live a healthier life you're in the right place brought to you by the Environmental Health Association
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of Canada and the Environmental Health Association of Quebec this podcast shines a light on multiple chemical
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