You're going to get left behind if you don't use Al." Leave me then. Leave me with my critical thinking skills, my ability to read and write long- form, and books without needing Al summaries.
Karen Mason
@kmason10.bsky.social
Pet lover, vintage singer, proud Canadian, raging feminist, co-founder and executive director of @soarproject.bsky.social and life partner to @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social. Opinions my own. (She/her)
A group of Canadian researchers found that 97 percent of youth who seek treatment for gender dysphoria still identify as trans years later
New study finds Canadian trans youth rarely detransition | Xtra Magazine
A group of Canadian researchers found that 97 percent of youth who seek treatment for gender dysphoria still identify as trans years later
xtramagazine.com
June is Pride Month! 2SLGBTQIA+ folx face disproportionately high rates of intimate partner violence, and are more likely to suffer brain injury as a result of the violence, an intersection that remains largely invisible and underserved especially within this community. #PrideMonth #IPVBIAwareness
At SOAR, we know violence, trauma, and systemic inequities are deeply connected to the ongoing harms of colonization. We are committed to listening, learning, and working alongside Indigenous voices and leadership toward healing, reconciliation, and safer futures. #NIHM2026
As many as 92% of women who experience intimate partner violence may also sustain a brain injury, yet many professionals still aren’t equipped to recognize and respond. We’re recruiting subject matter experts to help build Canada’s response to IPV-BI. 💜 📅 Apply by June 19 🔗 soarproject.ca/team
Gender-based violence costs BC more than $1.12 billion a year, impacting healthcare, justice systems, housing, and productivity. Read the YWCA BC Cost of Inaction report to learn more. ywcabc.org/report-cost-...
Almost half (44%) of Canadian women experience intimate partner violence (IPV), and many will sustain brain injury (BI) as a result. Yet IPV-BI often goes unrecognized and unsupported. At SOAR, we explore, educate, and empower—because what is missed cannot be treated. #IPVBI #FactFriday
This month's Research Roundup explores the stigma surrounding brain injury caused by intimate partner violence and how it affects survivors' healing and recovery. Reference to the full article at the end of the video. #ResearchRoundup #BrainInjury #IntimatePartnerViolence #Stigma #IPVBI
Some thoughts from the @soarproject.bsky.social team on the recent #CBC story on head impacts and #CTE in which #IPV is mentioned. Bottom line: while CTE has been found in some cases, it is not the most common form of neurodegeneration in this population. www.linkedin.com/posts/suppor...
Home | Supporting Survivors of Abuse and Brain Injury through Research (SOAR)
The conversation around intimate partner violence-caused brain injury (IPV-BI) continues to grow, helping to ensure survivors receive the care and supports they deserve. Thank you Karen Mason and Dr. ...
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In recent news, the amazing folx at Kelowna Women in Business honoured me as Changemaker of the Year for my work with @soarproject.bsky.social while my love, @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social finished our new and improved firepit! HE is the one who deserves an award. #cabinlife #offgrid #Pinauslake
Peptide injections are being hyped as shortcuts for faster healing and muscle recovery, but experts say there’s little evidence these popular products actually work in people. #healthsky 🩺
Can peptide injections help people recover from injuries? Here’s what you need to know
The internet is awash with claims about injectable peptides for fitness, but there’s almost no human research showing they work or are truly safe.
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SOAR is pleased to highlight a newly published case on our organization which explores our work on IPV-BI, and follows our Co-founder & ED, @kmason10.bsky.social, as SOAR continues to grow and expand into the social enterprise space. Check out the case here: www.iveypublishing.ca/s/product/pr...
Honoured to be in Calgary with @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social on behalf of @soarproject.bsky.social for the 6th annual meeting of the @ccn-rcc.bsky.social as Dr. Keith Yeates kicks off the program.
Enjoying a weekend with @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social in the gorgeous Alberta mountains in between delivering training on #IPVBI last week and attending the @ccn-rcc.bsky.social conference starting tomorrow in Calgary for @soarproject.bsky.social.
He's more than just a pretty face. Look what @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social made for us out of found wood! #cabinlife #pinauslake #longweekendfun
Oscar award speech length before being played off should be 1 second per year old you are. Amy Madigan? Congrats and take all the time you need. You’re awesome. Some 20yo that has “a lifetime of people to thank”? Yeah. Your time started the second you touched the award. Better hurry.
Lake Country Community Event: Awareness to Action – A Conversation on Intimate Partner Violence Location: Creekside Theatre Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 7:00 PM SOAR’s executive director @kmason10.bsky.social is one of four panelists. Reserve tickets here: www.ticketseller.ca/tickets/even...
Cocktails with @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social during a brief visit to the nation's capital? Don't mind if I do! #worktravel #Ottawa #speakerlife
Having @rechievaldez.bsky.social announce our small and mighty charity will receive funding from Women and Gender Equality Canada was a pretty stellar way to start another day of #cabinlife and #remotework with @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social at #Pinauslake!
Me and @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social know well the power of nature. #cabinlife #offgrid #Pinauslake
Timothy Caulfield@caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 5mo agoHow stepping into nature affects the brain www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/cha... From study: highlights "potential role of natural environments for promoting mental health, with implications for neuroscience & public policy..." #MentalHealth #Nature #Walk!
Good morning from the forest! What luck to capture @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social and our adored rescue pups in a rare, quiet moment before another busy remote work day begins. #cabinlife #Pinauslake #offgrid.
Two adored hairy beasts. @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social snuggling with #DelightfulDot. #cabinlife #rescuepup #adoptdontshop
The protein scam...👇 "Behind this macronutrient madness are 3 assumptions: We’re not getting enough protein. The more the better. Meat is the best way to get it. The problem? They’re not true." wapo.st/4sKztZj Reality: You probably don't need more. Meat ain't superior. Plants a fine source.
Column | I found the most complete protein. It’s not meat.
The most “complete” protein is probably one you’re already eating.
wapo.st
No evidence immigrants - including undocumented – associated with crime (on the contrary). This isn't said enough. It is a foundational LIE used to support a host of horrible policies. Immigration = LESS crime. EG www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...
Debunking the Myth of the ‘Migrant Crime Wave’
Data does not support claims that the United States is experiencing a surge in crime caused by immigrants.
brennancenter.org
Me and @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social decided to switch things up and ski closer to civilization with a trip to Larch Hills near Salmon Arm. Although conditions were a bit icy, it was still wonderful to get out among the trees.
