Finding Community: A Conversation with Sarah Whorpole

In this episode of When the Frogs Sleep, Kieran Davis is joined by special guest Sarah Whorpole (She/They) for a heartfelt conversation about friendship, identity, and advocacy. Together, they explore the ways gender and community intersect in our lives, and how finding belonging can be both challenging and transformative.

Sarah shares stories of how friendship has shaped their journey, offering insight into the power of connection and care. Kieran and Sarah discuss what it means to be an advocate - not only for others, but also for yourself - and the importance of harm reduction as an act of love and responsibility within a community.

This conversation invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences of friendship, allyship, and self-discovery, while reminding us that advocacy begins with listening, compassion, and creating safer spaces for everyone.

If you or someone you know could use support, here are some resources to check out:

• 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline – 24/7 across Canada
• Hope for Wellness Help Line – 1-855-242-3310 or online chat (for Indigenous peoples)
• Kids Help Phone – 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868
• CMHA Ontario – ontario.cmha.ca
• Talk4Healing – 1-855-554-4325 (for Indigenous women in Ontario