Shows
Let's Be Well TogetherE154 Dr Tracy McCarthy Transition to Functional MedicineLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 154Date: January 7, 2025Participants: John Webster and Sheila WebsterGuest: Dr. Tracy McCarthyStart Times and Segments:[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: After 2023, we looked back real changes we made in our lives because of this podcast and the approach to wellness we talk about. It’s time to do the same for 2024 activities.[0:10:39] Expanding Minds Interview: [Mental Wellness] We meet Dr. Tracy McCarthy, a psychiatrist and physician, who has never been comfortable with a “diagnose and prescribe” approach. Medication has its place, but...2025-01-0736 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE153 Dr Fredric Schiffer Dual Brain Psychology in PracticeLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 153Date: December 31, 2024Participants: Sheila Webster, Elise Seifert, John Webster and Cameron EarnshawGuest: Dr Fredric SchifferStart Times and Segments:[0:00:16] What’s On Your Mind: Cleaning can be an underappreciated chore, but it’s great for wellness to live in a clean house, in many ways. Sheila and Elise found an article with ideas to keep a clean house, including jobs that work well doing daily, weekly and monthly.[0:12:00] Expanding Minds Interview: [Mental Wellness] Dr. Frederic Schiffer introduced us to dual brain...2024-12-3142 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE152 David Hulse Science Spirituality ConnectionsLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 152Date: December 24, 2024Participants: John Webster, Noura Saad and Sheila WebsterGuest: David HulseStart Times and Segments:[0:00:16] What’s On Your Mind: [0:07:42] Expanding Minds Interview: [Spiritual Wellness] It’s our second Interview with David Hulse, who journeyed from a fundamentalist Christian upbringing to an inclusive spiritual vista that champions love over fear. He challenges conventional religious dogmas and offers a message of unconditional love and inclusivity. We ask him about connections between science and spirituality. David sees that creation and evolution have m...2024-12-2433 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE151 Cris Duval Dental Health and WellnessLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 151Date: December 17, 2024Participants: Elise Seifert, Sheila Webster, John Webster and Stephen SeifertGuest: Cris DuvalStart Times and Segments:[0:00:16] What’s On Your Mind: Elise found a post about situations where it makes sense to stay silent. What do you think of them – you don’t know the whole story; when you feel too emotional; in the heat of anger; if your words can offend; your words can destroy a friendship; if you can’t talk without yelling; and if you silence can save bonds...2024-12-1739 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE150 Susan Lazar Hart Questions Boost CuriosityLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 150Date: December 10, 2024Participants: John Webster, Riley Thompson and Cameron EarnshawGuest: Susan Lazar HartStart Times and Segments:[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: Do people at different ages and stage think about a framework to work towards wellness and balance? John plans to ask different people this question. Today we hear Riley’s perspective.[0:12:27] Expanding Minds Interview: [Intellectual Wellness] We interview Susan Lazar, who discusses ways to foster curiosity, including by asking questions of yourself[0:31:17] Running Popup: Having studie...2024-12-1041 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE148 David Hulse Love Based SpiritualityLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 148Date: November 26, 2024Participants: John Webster, Noura Saad and Sheila WebsterGuest: David HulseStart Times and Segments:[0:00:16] What’s On Your Mind: Noura shares thoughts after taking a Mental Health First Aid training course. There were interesting lessons, with a focus on active non-judgmental listening.[0:11:05] Expanding Minds Interview: [Spiritual Wellness] David Hulse has journeyed from a fundamentalist Christian upbringing to an inclusive spiritual vista that champions love over fear. He challenges conventional religious dogmas and offers a message of unconditional love and...2024-11-2641 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE147 Dr. Fredric Schiffer Dual Brain PsychologyLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 147Date: November 19, 2024Participants: John Webster, Riley Thompson and Cameron EarnshawGuest: Dr. Fredric SchifferStart Times and Segments:[0:00:16] What’s On Your Mind: John asks Riley about the ways people are connected to screens. She’s more familiar with platforms like Tik Tok, Youtube and more. [0:09:36] Expanding Minds Interview: [Mental Wellness] Dr. Frederic Schiffer discusses dual brain psychology, which comes out of rigorous scientific research. Split brain studies show that each brain hemisphere can have a mind of its own. One of the...2024-11-1940 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE146 Focus on Facets - Social WellnessLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 146Date: November 12, 2024Participants: John Webster and Sheila WebsterGuest: Shereen SamuelsStart Times and Segments:[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: Sheila found a post about good traits that kill bad traits, and vice versa.[0:09:45] Focus on Facets: John introduces the category of Social Wellness during our 8-week Focus on Facets program.[0:12:35] Expanding Minds Interview: [Social Wellness] . We interview Shereen Samuels. What is the difference between not racist and anti-racist? Trying to be not racist puts an enormous amount of pressu...2024-11-1242 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE145 Focus on Facets - Economic WellnessLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 145Date: November 5, 2024Participants: John Webster, Noura Saad and Sheila WebsterGuest: Jill MelansonStart Times and Segments:[0:00:16] What’s On Your Mind: [0:12:29] Focus on Facets: John introduces the category of Economic Wellness during our 8-week Focus on Facets program.[0:14:44] Expanding Minds Interview: [Economic Wellness] Budgeting is a fundamental and common sense approach to financial wellness. It is extremely important for a household. It got John and Sheila through their early days as students with young children and a modest inco...2024-11-0540 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE143 Focus on Facets - Physical WellnessLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 143Date: October 22, 2024Participants: John Webster, Isabelle Sinclair and Sheila WebsterGuest: Hillary FitzgeraldStart Times and Segments:[0:00:16] What’s On Your Mind: Isabelle plays basketball at high levels. John asks her whether things transitioned during different eras, e.g. in youth when building skills, then in the times she was trying out for high-level teams and playing games at that level. More recently it’s been more about fun and love of the game.[0:10:59] Focus on Facets: John introduces the category of Phy...2024-10-2242 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE142 Focus on Facets - Spiritual WellnessLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 142Date: October 15, 2024Participants: John Webster, Noura Saad, Elise Seifert and Stephen SeifertGuest: Nora FuetenStart Times and Segments:[0:00:17] What’s On Your Mind: Noura asks John what’s on his bucket list. John’s not really a bucket list person, but he does have things he wants to try. Noura shares her ideas. The discussion covers staying overnight in a haunted house, surfing and more.[0:10:36] Focus on Facets: John introduces the category of Spiritual Wellness during our 8-week Focus on Facets p...2024-10-1541 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE141 Focus on Facets - Environmental WellnessLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 141Date: October 8, 2024Participants: John Webster, Riley Thompson and Cameron EarnshawGuest: Tova DavidsonStart Times and Segments:[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: We found a nice Mental Health Commission of Canada social media post with a mental health check-in prompts.[0:9:49] Focus on Facets: John introduces the category of Environmental Wellness as part of our 8-week Focus on Facets program.[0:11:49] Expanding Minds Interview: [Environmental Wellness] Tova Davidson talks to us about the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals – a set of goals...2024-10-0840 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE140 Focus on Facets - Artistic WellnessLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 140Date: October 1, 2024Participants: John Webster and Isabelle SinclairGuest: Karen Redman (Move That Body) and Shirley Madill (Interview)Start Times and Segments:[0:00:16] What’s On Your Mind: John asks Isabelle whether each year of university feels different. She shares her experiences about changes and getting to a different place.[0:11:15] Focus on Facets: John introduces the categories of Mental Wellness (our interview last week) and Artistic Wellness (our interview this week).[0:15:25] Expanding Minds Interview: [Artistic Wellness] Shirley Madill, Executive Director of t...2024-10-0140 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE139 Focus on Facets - Mental WellnessLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 139Date: September 24, 2024Participants: Sheila Webster, John Webster and Elise SeifertGuest: Cheryl Rickers and Beth BeattieStart Times and Segments:[0:00:16] What’s On Your Mind: Cheryl and Sheila have conversations flowing from segments in our July episodes.[0:11:42] Flipside of the Coin: We introduce our 8-week project we’re calling Focus on Facets. Talking through which episodes to play during our 8-week project, which starts today.[0:31:26] Expanding Minds Interview: [Focus on Facets 1: Mental Wellness] We interview lawyer Beth Beattie. Her story...2024-09-2451 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE138 Ron Flanagan Parents Cherish OlympicsLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 138Date: September 17, 2024Participants: John Webster, Noura Saad and Cameron EarnshawGuest: Ron FlanaganStart Times and Segments:[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: Noura read about a challenge to do 75 hard things. We talk about our experiences where doing hard things, in the physical challenge sense, made a positive impact in our lives.[0:12:25] Expanding Minds Interview: Ben Flanagan spoke to us on Episode 108 about his dream to run in the Olympics. Today we speak with his dad, Ron Flanagan, about what it felt...2024-09-1742 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE137 Karen Redman Work Life Balance?Let’s Be Well Together Podcast – Episode 137Date: September 10, 2024Participants: Elise Seifert, Julie Wilson, John Webster and Sheila Webster Guest: Karen RedmanStart Times and Segments:[0:00:16] What’s On Your Mind: Elise learned ways to conserve water in the home while staying in Jordan for six months on an archeological dig. We talk about some, e.g., turning the shower water off while we lather up.[0:09:32] Expanding Minds Interview: [Balance] Regional Chair Karen Redman often says there is no work-life balance. John doesn’t agree. He sees work-life balance as possi...2024-09-1036 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE136 Karen Redman Spirituality Common GroundLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 136Date: September 3, 2024Participants: Sheila Webster, Riley Thompson and John WebsterGuest: Karen RedmanStart Times and Segments:[0:00:16] What’s On Your Mind: Sheila and Riley both travelled to Prague, and both loved the city. They reminisce and exchange stories about their experiences.[0:12:54] Expanding Minds Interview: [Spiritual Wellness] Karen Redman is Regional Chair of Waterloo Region. Spiritual beliefs are important to her. Karen was raised in the Christian tradition. She has always felt that her religion is deeply personal. She meets people with...2024-09-0340 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE135 Dr. Wade Wilson Enhance Mental PerformanceLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 135Date: August 27, 2024Participants: Sheila Wester, John Webster and CameronGuest: Cheryl Rickers (What’s on Your Mind) and Dr. A. Wade Wilson (Interview)Start Times and Segments:[0:00:16] What’s On Your Mind: Sheila and Cheryl connect for a month in review for June – Episodes 123 to 126.[0:14:22] Expanding Minds Interview: [Mental Wellness] We interview Dr. A. Wade Wilson. It's an exciting time in the field of mental performance. There are now Certified Mental Performance Consultants, who receive their designation through associations such as the Cana...2024-08-2740 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE133 Sheila Webster Adapting to Help EnvironmentLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 133Date: August 13, 2024Participants: Elise Seifert, Julie Wilson, John Webster and Stephen SeifertGuest: Our very own Sheila WebsterStart Times and Segments:[0:00:16] What’s On Your Mind: Chatting about Au Pairs, including Elise’s experiences in Germany and England after her first year at uni.[0:09:31] Expanding Minds Interview: [Environmental Wellness] Sheila Webster describes how she’s adapting in everyday life to help the environment. Examples include: going from a 2-car couple to a 1-car couple; using laundry strips instead of liquid detergen...2024-08-1335 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE132 Michael Herman Lawyers Share Mental Health StrugglesLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 132Date: August 6, 2024Participants: John Webster, Noura Saad and Cameron EarnshawGuest: Michael HermanStart Times and Segments:[0:00:16] What’s On Your Mind: Noura’s discussion question: during your life and career have you ever experienced being talked out of doing something you so deeply in your heart and gut wanted to do?[0:11:22] Expanding Minds Interview: [Mental Wellness] We interview Michael Herman, one of many lawyers and judges who contributed to the groundbreaking book, The Right Not To Remain Silent – The Truth About Me...2024-08-0640 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE131 Martin Pytela Environment Affects Our BodiesLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 131Date: July 30, 2024Participants: Sheila Webster, John Webster and Noura Saad Guest: Cheryl Rickers and Martin PytelaStart Times and Segments:[0:00:16] What’s On Your Mind: Sheila and Cheryl kick off a new regular session – chatting about their favourite episode segments from a prior month. They start with May – segments they enjoyed and/or made them think.[0:11:35] Expanding Minds Interview: [Environmental and Physical Wellness] Martin Pytela talks about ways the environment impacts our bodies. Our bodies are not designed for the industrial age. The...2024-07-3037 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE130 Erin Farrell Pro Bono Lawyers Helping CommunitiesLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 130Date: July 23, 2024Participants: John Webster, Riley Thompson and Sheila WebsterGuest: Erin FarrellStart Times and Segments:[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: What did Carl Jung mean when he said, “Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves”? We’re not sure, but it’s an interesting quote to discuss.[0:09:30] Expanding Minds Interview: [Social and Economic Wellness] [0:25:12] Flipside of the Coin: After seeing people cut the line while boarding a plane, unwilling to wait for the...2024-07-2338 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE129 Bronwyn Schweigerdt Channeling Out AngerLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 129Date: July 16, 2024Participants: John Webster, Elise Seifert, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila Webster Guest: Bronwyn SchweigerdtStart Times and Segments:[0:00:16] What’s On Your Mind: A Martina Navratilova resonates with us: “The moment of victory is much too short to live for that and nothing else.” We learn so much on the way, and when we don’t win.[0:08:16] Expanding Minds Interview: [Mental Wellness] We welcome back Bronwyn Schweigerdt, a psychotherapist who helps people reconnect to their anger and heal their relationship with thems...2024-07-1636 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE128 Chris Pelletier - Mark Preece Family HouseLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 128Date: July 9, 2024Participants: John Webster and Sheila WebsterGuest: Chris PelletierStart Times and Segments:[0:00:16] What’s On Your Mind: We are introducing a new show format, moving from 6 segments every episode to 3 segments: 1. What’s on Your Mind; 2. Interview; and a new third segment that will rotate between (a) Move That Body or (b) Running Popup & Starving Artist, or (c) Flipside of the Coin. We hope it keeps things fresh.[0:08.01] Expanding Minds Interview: [Social Wellness] We interview Chris Pelletier about the Ma...2024-07-0935 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE127 Martin Pytela Getting Nutrients and Expelling ToxinsLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 127Date: July 2, 2024Participants: John Webster, Elise Seifert, Cameron Earnshaw, Sheila Webster and Stephen SeifertGuest: Start Times and Segments:[0:00:16] What’s On Your Mind: Many people talk about spoiling themselves as self-care – eating sweets or pampering with a spa day, etc. We see self-care differently. We talk about an article that resonates with us.[0:09:42] Expanding Minds Interview: [Physical Wellness] We interview Martin Pytela, who gives science lessons about important aspects of nutrition. He explains macronutrients (which give us energy we need day-to...2024-07-0253 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE126 Andrea Lee Food Prep for Healthy EatingLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 126Date: June 25, 2024Participants: Elise Seifert, Julie Wilson, John Webster, Cameron Earnshaw, Sheila Webster and Stephen SeifertGuest: Andrea LeeStart Times and Segments:[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: Following up on the Episode 94 chat, Elise and Julie continue with a list of acts of kindness. It includes things like giving up your seat to an elderly, disabled or pregnant person, let someone jump the line at the grocery store, help someone who is lost and more.[0:10:12] Expanding Minds Interview: [Physical Wellness] We c...2024-06-2554 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE125 Bronwyn Schweigerdt Angry At The Right ThingsLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 125Date: June 18, 2024Participants: Elise Seifert, Sheila Webster, John Webster and Cameron Earnshaw Guest: Bronwyn SchweigerdtStart Times and Segments:[0:00:16] What’s On Your Mind: We heard about some of Elise’s university castle experiences on Episode 122. Sheila said it scratched the surface. She dives into the back story.[0:11:27] Expanding Minds Interview: [Mental Wellness] We interview Bronwyn Schweigerdt, whose life experiences led her to a path as a therapist. She recognized a need to express anger that she was holding, and to have i...2024-06-1849 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE124 The Roths Filling in the Gaps to Help OthersLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 124Date: June 11 ,2024Participants: John Webster, Noura Saad, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuests: Fiona and Mike RothStart Times and Segments:[0:00:16] What’s On Your Mind: It felt good to think, “I’m content with where I’m at in life”, but we wonder? Is it content and happy, or content versus happy? Can contentment hold us back at times, preventing us from getting out of the comfort zone?[0:9:08] Expanding Minds Interview: [Social Wellness] We interview Fiona and Mike Roth. Last week we hear...2024-06-1147 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE123 The Roths - Our Daughter died to The Disease of Mental IllnessLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 123Date: June 4, 2024Participants: Elise Seifert, Sheila Webster, John Webster, Cameron Earnshaw and Julie WilsonGuest: Fiona and Mike RothStart Times and Segments:[0:00:16] What’s On Your Mind: Elise tells us about the concept of the Growth Mindset. It’s an important approach in the educational world. It’s about putting your brain in a good learning space. It overcomes a fixed mindset where, for example, someone says, “I can’t do this. It’s too hard.”[0:10:11] Expanding Minds Interview: [Social and Mental Welln...2024-06-0446 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE118 Mike Farkas Motorcycling Improves His WellbeingLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 118Date: April 30, 2024Participants: Elise Seifert, Julie Wilson, John Webster, Cameron Earnshaw and Stephen SeifertGuest: Mike Farkas (Interview) and Riley Thompson (Move That Body)Start Times and Segments:[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: Following up on the tips discussed in Episodes 98 and 113, we finish the list of 31 ways to reduce household waste to help the environment: “31 Ways to Reduce Waste in Your Homes”, a Buzzfeed article by Danielle Healy (August 13, 2023). Elise and Julie talk about ideas 21-31.[0:10:20] Expanding Minds Interview: [General Wellness...2024-04-3041 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE117 Eric Davis Martial Arts and WellbeingLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 117Date: April 23, 2024Participants: John Webster, Elise Seifert, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Eric DavisStart Times and Segments:[0:00:16] What’s On Your Mind: We discuss a social media post: 5-Minute Mental Health Check. It’s not only about emotions and mindfulness. Some questions: Have my muscles been stretched?; Have I eaten regularly and healthy?; Have I been nice to myself and others?; Have I had a good enough sleep?; Am I hydrated enough? How am I feeling?[0:09:46] Expanding Minds Interview: [Physic...2024-04-2349 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE114 Photography and Artistic WellnessLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 114Date: April 2 2024Participants: John Webster, Elise Seifert, Cameron Earnshaw, Julie Wilson and Stephen SeifertGuest: Mike FarkasStart Times and Segments:[0:00:16] What’s On Your Mind: A social media post came at the right time, when we were feeling down in the dumps. It’s about choosing joy over despair, because joy is what the earth gives us daily. [0:08:53] Expanding Minds Interview: [Artistic Wellness] We interview Mike Farkas. Photography creates something timeless, especially when it comes to family events and loved ones...2024-04-0243 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE113 Syd Vanderpool Boxing and WellnessLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 113Date: March 26, 2024Participants: Elise Seifert, Julie Wilson, John Webster, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Syd VanderpoolStart Times and Segments:[0:00:16] What’s On Your Mind: Elise and Julie revising “31 Ways to Reduce Waste in Your Homes”, a Buzzfeed article by Danielle Healy (August 13, 2023). They talk about ideas 11-20.[0:03:38] Expanding Minds Interview: [:hysical Wellness] We interview Syd Vanderpool of SydFit Health Centre. Syd runs a boxing facility. Many members are fitness boxers. They get cardio, develop muscles and strength, and they learn a sk...2024-03-2650 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE112 Eric Davis Local Government and WellnessLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 112Date: March 19, 2024Participants: John Webster, Elise Seifert, Cameron Earnshaw, Julie Wilson and Sheila WebsterGuest: Eric DavisStart Times and Segments:[0:00:16] What’s On Your Mind: We talk about the list of activities from John’s book (Accidentally Well) that enhance intellectual wellness. It’s all about exercising the mind, not about getting a higher.[0:09:01] Expanding Minds Interview: [Social Wellness] We interview Eric Davis about the importance of local government, which impacts wellness in many ways. Municipal government has the most direct i...2024-03-1945 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE104 Natasha & Caitlin Carew First MarathonLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 104Date: January 23, 2024Participants: John Webster, Sheila Webster, Cameron Earnshaw and Elise SeifertGuests: Natasha Carew and Caitlin CarewStart Times and Segments:[0:00:15] What’s On Your Mind: We open the curtain and let you in on some behind-the-scenes events when we were deciding whether to do the podcast, and what the show format might look like. Imagine John and Sheila driving in a car listening to draft early episodes. What were they thinking?[0:10:04] Expanding Minds Interview: [Physical Wellness] We interview sisters Nata...2024-01-2357 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE094 Rev Nora Fueten Medical Assistance in My DeathLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 94Date: November 14, 2023Participants: Elise Seifert, Julie Wilson, John Webster, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Rev. Nora FuetenStart Times and Segments:[0:00:15] What’s On Your Mind: Doing something nice for someone else reduces stress, helps our emotional wellbeing and even our physical health. We talk about 20 act of kindness from an article, “50 random acts of kindness you can do today”, from Mental Health Foundation.[0:05:59] Expanding Minds Interview: [Physical and Mental Wellness] We interview Rev. Nora Fueten. On episodes 89 and 90, Nora shared her...2023-11-1445 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE090 Nora Fueten In the End, Beauty All AroundLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 90Date: October 17, 2023Participants: John Webster, Isabelle Sinclair, Sheila Webster, Elise Seifert and Stephen SeifertGuest: Rev. Nora Feueten (Interview) and Noura Saad (Move That Body)Start Times and Segments:[0:00:17] What’s On Your Mind: Isabelle and John are “to do list” people. They believe that being organized and keeping on track is an important aspect of overall wellness. It reduces stress.[0:11:00] Expanding Minds Interview: [Many areas of Wellness] It’s Part 2 of our interview of Reverend Nora Fueten. She received a terminal can...2023-10-1746 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE089 Nora Fueten Faces a Fatal DiagnosisLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 89Date: October 10, 2023Participants: John Webster, Elise Seifert, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Rev. Nora FuetenStart Times and Segments:[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: Social wellness - a post with ideas to make connections with other people.[0:09:31] Expanding Minds Interview: [Many areas of Wellness] Rev. Nora Feuten received a terminal cancer diagnosis. She shares her impressions and experiences as she faces the situation. She knows that death is part of life, even though we like to pretend it isn’t. Every...2023-10-1044 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE088 Noura Saad Sexual Assault Support CentreLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 88Date: October 3, 2023Participants: Sheila Webster, Elise Seifert, John Webster and Cameron EarnshawGuest: Noura Saad (Interview) and Andrea Lee (Move That Body)Start Times and Segments:[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: It’s the second-last of the Elise India travel series. We hear about a trip to Taj Mahal. It’s breathtaking.[0:10:45] Expanding Minds Interview: [Social Wellness] We interview Nour Saad, a Family Court Support Worker at the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region. SASC wraps survivors of sexual and gender-b...2023-10-0348 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE087 Andrea Lee Mind Muscle ConnectionLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 87Date: September 26, 2023Participants: John Webster, Isabelle Sinclair, Cameron Earnshaw, Sheila Webster and Elise SeifertGuest: Andrea LeeStart times and Segments:[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: Isabelle and Ciara discussed hustle culture on Episode 79. John revisits the topic with Isabelle, and an article: “Hustle culture leaves no room to celebrate the small wins” by Jasmine Hasmtali, Queens University Journal (Jan. 20, 2023).[0:12:31] Expanding Minds Interview: [Physical Wellness] We interview professional trainer Andrea Lee. The mind muscle connection is deliberately focusing on the feeling of the m...2023-09-2646 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE084 Mike Kienapple Competes in CrossFit OpenLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 84Date: September 5, 2023Participants: Elise Seifert, Sheila Webster and John WebsterGuest: Mike KienappleStart times and Segments:[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: Talking about an article on BBC, “Why friendship make us healthier”, by Christine Ro (March 30, 2023). Elise and Sheila are both extroverts. They’re energized by being with friends. There are many healthy benefits of friendship.[0:12:08] Expanding Minds Interview: [Physical Wellness] We interview Mike Kienapple, who got into CrossFit when he turned 50. He can do exercises and movements that he never imag...2023-09-0551 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE083 Joe Ashley Accepting Self While TravellingLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 83Date: August 29, 2023Participants: John Webster, Isabelle Sinclair, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Joe Ashley (Interview) and Liz Bellingham (Move That Body)Start times and Segments:[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: Isabelle joins us to discuss a social media post about things we should stop assuming about ourselves and other people.[0:12:59] Expanding Minds Interview: [Mental Wellness] We interview Joe Ashley. He experienced symptoms of depression while he was young, but he did not recognize what it was. He had no coping mech...2023-08-2946 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE082 Stefanie Costi Breaking From a Toxic WorkplaceLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 82Date: August 22, 2023Participants: Elise Seifert, Julie Wilson, Cameron Earnshaw, John Webster, Sheila Webster and Stephen Seifert.Guest: Stefanie CostiStart times and Segments:[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: Seeing something as beautiful and awe-inspiring as a sunset can have a positive impact on your frame of mind and mental health. We talk about an article in the National Post - We should all be watching more sunsets for the good of our mental health: new study[0:08:00] Expanding Minds Interview: [Mental Wellness] . It’s...2023-08-2251 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE081 Stefanie Costi Being in a Toxic WorkplaceLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 81Date: August 15 2023Participants: John Webster, Elise Seifert, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Stefanie Costi (Interview) and Mike Kienapple (Move That Body)Start times and Segments:[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: It’s getting hot all over the world. We talk about 14 ways to stay cooler even if you don’t have air conditioning. They discuss an article by Kristen Rogers (CNN) called “In extreme heat, here are 14 ways to keep your body and home cool without AC”[0:11:36] Expanding Minds Interview: [Mental Welln...2023-08-1548 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE080 Kate Flanagan Volunteering is FulfillingLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 80Date: August 8, 2023Participants: Elise Seifert, Sheila Webster, Cameron Earnshaw and John WebsterGuest: Kate Flanagan Start times and Segments:[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: We continue our India travel series. Elise and Sheila tell us about their experiences in the ancient and holy city of Varanasi. They also had quite a surprise when they boarded their train after the visit.[0:15:17] Expanding Minds Interview: [Social Wellness] It’s great to give back to the community and get involved. We interview Kate Flanagan, an act...2023-08-0849 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE079 Mike Kienapple Canoe Tripping One With NatureLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 79Date: August 1, 2023Participants: Isabelle Sinclair, Ciara Fletcher, John Webster, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Mike Kienapple (Interview) and Liz Bellingham (Move that Body)Start times and Segments:[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: University students and co-hosts Isabel and Ciara discuss the hustle culture trend, which is on the rise. Are there pros and cons?[0:11:02] Expanding Minds Interview: [Environmental Wellness] We interview Mike Kienapple. Very few people these days experience nature totally unplugged. Mike is an exception. He enjoys portage canoe trip...2023-08-0145 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE078 Liz Bellinghams Eco Commuting ChallengeLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 78Date: July 25, 2023Participants: Elise Seifert, Julie Wilson, John Webster, Cameron Earnshaw and Stephen SeifertGuest: Liz Bellingham (Interview) and Joe Ashley (Move That Body)Start times and Segments:[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: Elise and Julie talk about the importance using words and language in ways that are more inclusive and considerate, with a focus on mental health and stigma. One aspect of a person does not define them. That one thing does not identify the person. We discuss an article about reframing lang...2023-07-2548 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE077 Joe Ashley Travel and Wellness GenerallyLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 77Date: July 18, 2023Participants: John Webster, Elise Seifert, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Joe AshleyStart times and Segments:[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: Elise has been journaling. We chat about her experience and an article summarizing benefits of journaling: Five Benefits of Journaling for Mental Health, by Jeremy Sutton positivepsychology.com – link: here[0:10:48] Expanding Minds Interview: [Many areas of wellness] We interview Joe Ashley about travel and wellness. At 21-years-old, Joe left for an extended trip abroad. Travel helped him grow as...2023-07-1842 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE076 Jacqueline Armstrong Gates Mentoring is RewardingLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 76Date: July 11, 2023Participants: John Webster, Elise Seifert, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Jacqueline Armstrong GatesStart times and Segments:[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: Be the pond – a Zen Den Youtube video for children about a mindfulness strategy. You (and your mind) are a pond. Your feelings are represented by fish. You can observe all the fish, without having to be one of them. Be the pond and observe the fish. [0:08:22[ Expanding Minds Interview: [Many areas of Wellness] We interview Jacque...2023-07-1144 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE073 Shereen Samuels “Woke”: Something ChangedLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 73Date: June 20, 20223Participants: John Webster, Elise Seifert, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila Webster, Guest: Shereen Samuels (interview) and Laurie Flanagan (Move That Body)Start times and Segments:[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: A social media post illustrating signs of burn out. Some were surprising. If we recognize them in ourselves, we can introspect and figure out whether we feel burned out. [0:10:22] Expanding Minds Interview: [Social Wellness] We interview Shereen Samuels in the area of Social Wellness. An article sparked discussion: “Of Course You Know...2023-06-2051 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE071 Lynne MacDonald Buying a First HomeLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 71Date: June 6, 2023Participants: Isabelle Sinclair, Ciara Fletcher, Cameron Earnshaw, Elise Seifert, Julie Wilson, John Webster and Sheila Webster.Guest: Lynne MacDonaldStart times and Segments:[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: Guest host Ciara joins Isabelle. They’re both university students. They talk about how the initially wished challenges would go away, but now see challenges as helping them grow. Challenges help their future.[0:11:34] Expanding Minds Interview: [Economic Wellness] We interview real estate agent Lynne MacDonald. We ask her what she tells first...2023-06-0648 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE070 Laurie Flanagan Benefits from School MusicalsLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 70Date: May 30, 2023Participants: John Webster, Julie Wilson, Sheila Webster, Cameron Earnshaw, Elise Seifert and Stephen SeifertGuest: Laurie FlanaganStart times and Segments:[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: We discuss a Washington Post article by Alyyson Chiu entitled, “Nature can affect human well-being in many more ways than you think. There’s lots to think about. We’re also intrigued by the concept of “ecological amnesia”, with so many of us disconnecting from nature. We forget what nature is, and about its impact on us....2023-05-3049 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE069 Shereen Samuels What is Anti-Racism?Let’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 69Date: May 23, 2023Participants: John Webster, Elise Seifert, Sheila Webster and Julie WilsonGuest: Shereen SamuelsStart times and Segments:[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: We found a social media post that gives us fun ideas for a summer eco bucket list – from beach clean-up, to hiking, to farmer’s market and more.[0:11:21] Expanding Minds Interview: [Social Wellness] We interview Shereen Samuels about differences between not racist and anti-racist. Trying to be not racist puts an enormous amount of pressure in the wrong pl...2023-05-2354 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE068 Hillary Fitzgerald Fitness & Benefits of GoalsLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 68Date: May 16, 2023Participants: John Webster, Elise Seifert, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Hillary FitzgeraldStart times and Segments:[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: We talk about an article: Live Longer With the Dishes from Blue Zones in America by Sandee LaMotte, CNN, January 29, 2023. . Residents of places dubbed blue zones share a common environment and lifestyle and they tend to live longer, often beyond 100-years-old. What do they share in common?[0:09:55] Expanding Minds Interview: [Physical Wellness] We interview regular guest Hillary Fitz...2023-05-1644 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE067 Chef Kay Miller Food & Social ResponsibilityELet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 67Date: May 9, 2023Participants: John Webster, Isabelle Sinclair, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Chef Kay MillerStart times and Segments:[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: Isabelle chats about the benefits she receives from travel. It’s fun. It builds resilience. It helps us learn from different cultures. John’s brought delicious foods into his life by experiencing them in other countries then making them back at home.[0:10:02] Expanding Minds Interview: [Social and Physical Wellness] We welcome Chef Kay Miller for another chat. To...2023-05-0944 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE066 Michael Herman The Performance ParadoxLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 66Date: May 2, 2023Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw, Sheila Webster, Elise Seifert, Isabelle Sinclair and Julie WilsonGuest: Michael Herman (Interview) and Hillary Fitzgerald (Move That Body)Start times and Segments:[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: Julie and John talk about a thought-provoking social media post that says being healthy is easy, but also giving examples of many things you need to do. It’s doable, but you need a plan. [0:09:34] Expanding Minds Interview: [Mental Wellness] Michael Herman is a leadin...2023-05-0249 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE063 Hillary Fitzgerald Exercise Helps Mental HealthLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 63Date: April 11, 2023Participants: John Webster, Isabelle Sinclair, Cameron Earnshaw, Sheila Webster and Elise SeifertGuest: Hillary FitzgeraldStart times and Segments:[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: We welcome new regular co-host Isabelle Sinclair. She introduces herself to us – from playing basketball in her youth, to university life. [0:10:59] Expanding Minds Interview: [Physical and Mental Wellness] We interview regular guest Hillary Fitzgerald in the areas of Physical and Mental Wellness. Hillary and her clients feel improved mental health from working out and moving that bod...2023-04-1150 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE062 Chef Kay Miller Food and Respecting NatureLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 62Date: April 4, 2023Participants: John Webster, Julie Wilson, Cameron Earnshaw, Elise Seifert and Sheila WebsterGuest: Chef Kay MillerStart times and Segments:[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: Julie and John discuss an article: “What the longest study on human happiness found is a key to a good life”, by Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz. There is a strong co-relationship between deep relationships and wellbeing. Taking time to reflect on relationships is rewarding.[0:12:32] Expanding Minds Interview: We ask Chef Kay Miller about food in...2023-04-0450 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE061 Ciara Fletcher Career Choices @UniversityLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 61Date: March 28, 2023Participants: John Webster, Elise Siefert, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Ciara Fletcher (Interview) and Kay Miller (Move That Body)Start times and Segments:[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: Elise chats about non-violence, which falls within the Yamas of Yoga. It extends beyond physical violence towards others. It includes treating others without kindness – how we treat others and ourselves.[0:10:59] Expanding Minds Interview: [Life Choices] We interview Ciara Fletcher in the area of life choices. It’s our third interview with Unive...2023-03-2850 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE060 Fiona Leatham Comrades Ultra Marathon ExperienceLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 60Date: March 21, 2023Participants: John Webster, Elise Siefert, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Fiona Leahtam (Interview) and Simon Phillips (Move That Body)Start times and Segments:[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: The less you wash your clothes, the less water you use. The less detergent is used. What are some rules of thumb for how many time to wear different types of clothes before washing?[0:9:35] Expanding Minds Interview: [Physical Wellness] Like John, Fiona Leathan had goosebumps when listening to Episode 73 of Mara...2023-03-2157 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE057 Hooriya Rizwan Multitasks at UniversityLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 57Date: February 28, 2023Participants: John Webster, Elise Siefert, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Hooriya RizwanStart times and Segments:[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: Elise noticed something intriguing about buddhist temples when she backpacked through Asia – many include outdoor spaces, flora and fauna on the spiritual sites.[0:0 9:30Expanding Minds Interview: [Balance] We enjoy hearing from people about the activities they balance at different ages and stages in their lives. We interview Hooriya Rizwan, a second-year university student. In addition to full-time studie...2023-02-2847 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE056 Rev. Anne Anderson Chats About LentLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 56Date: February 21, 2023Participants: John Webster, Julie Wilson, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Rev. Anne AndersonStart times and Segments:[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: Julie and John talk about how little water we need when we’re forced by circumstances to ration it. It reminds us to use less in everyday life to help the environment.[0:9:30] Expanding Minds Interview: [Sprititual Wellness] We interview Rev. Anne Anderson in our effort to speak with people of different religions, outlooks and beliefs and open e...2023-02-2144 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE054 Isabelle Sinclair Stressors at UniversityLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 54Date: February 7, 2023Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Isabelle Sinclair (Interview) and Jason Schreurs (Move That Body)Start times and Segments:[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: An environmental social media post – 5 tips for a healthier you or planet. It’s more expensive and time consuming to eat healthy and choose organic. We make a pitch to spend both on eating healthy. There are opportunities to eat healthy and care about our planet.[0:09:37] Expanding Minds Interview: We intervie...2023-02-0749 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE052 Dr Jaime Downey Connections Physical and Economic WellnessLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 52Date: January 27, 2023Participants: John Webster, Elise Seifert, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Dr. Jaime Downey (interview) and Sydney Stortini (Move That Body)Start times and Segment Segments:[0:00:38] What’s On Your Mind: Guest host Elise Seifert joins us as part of her travel series. We chat a trip to Bali. Elise found herself surrounded by art create by people, and the beauty of nature. The people there place emphasis on, and get a lot from art, which we believe is an important area...2023-01-2449 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE049 Frederick Fuller Paint Through Grief WorkshopParticipants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Frederick Fuller (interview) and Ayesha Munir (Move That Body)Start times and Segment Segments:[0:00:38] What’s On Your Mind: Sammy and John return to a social media post they talked about in episode 33 – Things I’m Still Learning. They share experiences about “asking for help when needed” and “showing myself compassion”. [0:12:02] Expanding Minds Interview: [Mental Wellness] We interview Frederick Fuller about Hospice Waterloo Region’s Paint Through Grief workshop. It’s a two-hour painting session for people who have experienced the death of a person...2023-01-0351 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE046 John Webster Origins of Let’s Be Well Together PodcastLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 46Date: December 13, 2022Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Isabelle Sinclaire [Move That Body], with interview of John Webster by Mike FarwellStart times and Segment Segments:[0:00:38] What’s On Your Mind: Sammy and John return to the concept of positive affirmations. They read 10 more and discuss experiences with some of them.[0:13:25] Expanding Minds Interview: Podcast co-host John Webster was interviewed by Mike Farwell on a Kitchener radio show. John talks about how his wellness journey began, whic...2022-12-1354 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE044 Theresa Horan Bereavement Walking GroupsLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 44Date: November 29, 2022Participants: John Webster, Elise Webster, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Theresa HoranStart times and Segment Segments:[0:00:38] What’s On Your Mind: Elise Seifert returns to guest host. She talks about her travels, this time about an archaeological dig in Madaba, Jordan. She met someone who kept memories in a different way: he recorded sounds of the places he visits. When he goes home, he listens to the sounds and it transports him back to that place.[0:08:01] Expanding Mind...2022-11-3030 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE043 Al Tordjman on Covey's Quadrants & Time ManagementLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 43Date: November 22, 2022Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Al TordjmanStart times and Segment Segments:[0:00:38] What’s On Your Mind: It’s part of the facet activities series. Sheila and Sammy talk about a fun way to exercise the mind for intellectual wellness: games. They love card games and board games. Many also foster social wellness.[0:12:53] Expanding Minds Interview: [Balance] Al Tordjman discusses Steven Covey’s approach to time management. Think about combinations of activities and where th...2022-11-2250 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE042 Rose Johnson Good Reasons to Make a WillLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 42Date: November 15, 2022Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Rose Johnson (Expanding Minds) and Al Tordjman (Move That Body)Start times and Segment Segments:[0:00:38] What’s On Your Mind: It part of the Sammy travel series. She and John share a love of Montréal – an amazing city. They reminisce about experiences in Montréal they treasure.[0:14:17] Expanding Minds Interview: [Economic Wellness] Rose Johnson talks about why you should make a will and, ideally, get help from a lawyer...2022-11-1555 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE039 Doug Koning Balance by Sticking with a DreamLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 39Date: October 25, 2022Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Doug KoningStart times and Segment Segments:[0:00:44] What’s On Your Mind: We explore the concept of positive affirmations. We review a list of 10 examples, then chat about some: being allowed to take up space, choosing peace and being strong enough to make our own decisions. Will they work for us? Will they work for you?[0:12:28] Expanding Minds Interview: [Artistic Wellness and Balance] We talk to stand-up comedian Doug...2022-10-2555 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE038 Dr. Shirish Nathwani on Diwali Festival of LightsLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 38Date: October 18, 2022Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Dr. Shirish NathawaniStart times and Segment Segments:[0:00:45] What’s On Your Mind: We start with a facet activities series, talking about activities that foster environmental wellness. Today’s chat focuses on a couple things: reducing the use of water in everyday life and keeping the house clean.[0:08:49] Expanding Minds Interview: [Spritual Wellness] Dr. Shirish Nathwani returns in the area of Spiritual Wellness. We are reaching out to people o...2022-10-1840 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE034 Elise Seifert Yoga Instruction in IndiaLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 34Date: September 20, 2022Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Elise SeifertStart times and Segment Segments:[0:00:44] What’s On Your Mind: John asks Sammy about balance, when so much of her time and energy is devoted to renovating and getting ready to move into her first house – an all-consuming process that can become overwhelming. There are lots of physical and social activities, but not much else. The day-to-day balance and routine is off, but it’s worth it from the pers...2022-09-2050 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE033 Imran Kamal Recognized Addiction and Asked for HelpLet’s Be Well Together Podcast – Episode 33Date: September 13, 2022Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Imran Kamel (Expanding Minds) and Doug Koning (Move That Body)Start times and Segment Segments:[0:00:44] What’s On Your Mind: Sammy and John start a chat about things they’re still learning, in this case being patient with themselves and setting boundaries.[0:12:46] Expanding Minds Interview: [Physical and Mental Wellness] Imran Kamal recounts stories from his younger days. He became addicted but found reasons to dismiss comments from others and from him...2022-09-1352 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE032 Simon Adler Intro to Kashrut Dietary LawsLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 32Date: September 6, 2022Participants: John Webster, Julie Wilson, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Simon Adler (Expanding. Minds interview) and Laurie Flanagan (Move that Body).Start times and Segment Segments:[0:00:44] What’s On Your Mind: John included a poem in his book Accidentally Well. Julie asks John about the poem, “Sitting by the Ocean”, then talks about what it brought to mind for her.[0:11:45] Expanding Minds Interview: [Spiritual Wellness] Simon Adler provides an introduction to Kashrut dietary laws, including types of food and prep...2022-09-0651 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE031 Laurie Flanagan Benefits from MeditationLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 31Date: August 30, 2022Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Laureen (Laurie) FlanaganStart times and Segment Segments:[0:00:44] What’s On Your Mind: Sammy had an amazing trip to India, where she did volunteer work. It included an awe-inspiring view of Mount Everest, after ascending in the Himilayas while picking up trash left by climbers.[0:11:36] Expanding Minds Interview: [Physical and Spiritual Wellness] Laurie Flanagan felt an affinity to mediation her whole life. She started a meditation practice in 2017 after...2022-08-3052 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE030 Jill Melanson Intro to Savings Concepts Part 2Let’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 30Date: August 23, 2022Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Jill MelansonStart times and Segment Segments:[0:00:43] What’s On Your Mind: Sammy and John talk about a social media post with ideas to boost energy without using coffee – from CBD, to hydrating, to sunlight and more.[0:11:31] Expanding Minds Interview: [Economic Wellness] Jill Melanson continues her discussion of financial savings concepts. In Part 2, we chat about different types of savings accounts (e.g., regular bank account, TFSA or RRSP...2022-08-2354 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE028 Rev. Michiko Bown-Kai Transgender Topics in Christian ContextLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 28Date: August 9, 2022Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Rev. Michiko Bown-KaiStart times and Segment Segments:[0:00:44] What’s On Your Mind: We start a new series called "Facet Activities", where we explore activities that foster wellness in different facets (or categories) of wellness. Today we discuss a couple activities that foster intellectual wellness: brainstorming and conversations.[0:014:14] Expanding Minds Interview: [Spiritual Wellness] We interview Rev. Michiko Bown-Kai of the United Church of Canada. They discusses gender topics in t...2022-08-0956 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE027 Jill Melanson Intro to Savings Concepts Part 1Let’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 27Date: August 2, 2022Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Jill MelansonStart times and Segment Segments:[0:00:43] What’s On Your Mind: We introduce our Sammy Travel Series. Sammy just got back from a trip to Greece. John wonders what it felt like to have her travel frame of mind. It’s been a while since he felt it.[0:13:49] Expanding Minds Interview: [Economic Wellness] Jill Melanson introduces financial savings concepts. It’s the first of two interviews on this sub...2022-08-0251 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE024 Dr. Shirish Nathwani Reflects on Hindu SpiritualityLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 24Date: July 12, 2022Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Dr. Shirish NathwaniStart times and Segment Segments:[0:00:19] What’s On Your Mind: John talks to Sammy about a continuum, with extreme dogmatism on one end and extreme skepticism on the other. [0:11:49] Expanding Minds Interview: [Spiritual Wellness] We interview Dr. Shirish Nathwani in the area of Spiritual Wellness. He offers reflections on Hindu spirituality, including on reincarnation, purification of oneself, becoming childlike (not childish), mediation, liberation and more.2022-07-1250 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE023 Sandy MacFarlane Comedians as Artists Asking QuestionsLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 23Date: July 5, 2022Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Alex “Sandy” MacFarlane and Brad MillsStart times and Segment Segments:[0:00:19] What’s On Your Mind: When people say, “That’s just how Sammy is”, or “That’s just how John is”, are they missing an opportunity to see that there’s much more to it?[0:10:53] Expanding Minds Interview: [Artistic Wellness] Comedian Alex "Sandy" MacFarlane rejoins us. We chat about a theory that many comedians ask the audience questions, based on th...2022-07-0550 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE022 Stephanie Sutherland Experiences with ADHDLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 22Date: June 28, 2022Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Stephanie Sutherland and Elise WebsterStart times and Segment Segments:[0:00:19] What’s On Your Mind: Sammy and John discuss a post about high functioning anxiety. What we see on the outside often doesn’t match what’s going on inside.[0:10:39] Expanding Minds Interview: [Mental Wellness] Stephanie Sutherland was recently diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). In her case, the challenge is attention deficit, not hyperactivity. She talks about he...2022-06-2852 min
Let's Be Well Together021 Hillary Fitzgerald Different Types of WorkoutsLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 21Date: June 24, 2022Participants: John Webster, Julie Wilson, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Hillary Fitzgerald and Laurie Flanagan.Start times and Segment Segments:[0:00:19] What’s On Your Mind: Julie and John chat about an article about “How to become more resilient, according to the research”, by Sandee LaMotte [CNN Health, Dec. 7, 2021]. Resilience is becoming a key theme in our approach to wellness - Link to Article: Click Here[0:14:12] Expanding Minds Interview: [Physical Wellness] Hillary Fitzgerald is a personal trainer and fitness coach. S...2022-06-2155 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE020 Rev Anne Anderson Alternative Worship at thirdspace_Let’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 20Date: June 14, 2022Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Rev. Anne AndersonStart times and Segment Segments:[0:00:19] What’s On Your Mind: Sammy and John chat about a quote: “It is much easier for us to give advice to other people than to ourselves” [Ethan Kross], and that we forget that it’s okay to make mistakes, to have bad days or be less than perfect.[0:08:35] Expanding Minds Interview: [Spiritual Wellness] Rev. Anne Anderson was interested in doing chur...2022-06-1447 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE019 Shirley Madill Art & Feast for the SensesLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 19Date: June 17, 2022Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuests: Shirley Madill and Brian PeytonStart times and Segment Segments:[0:00:19] What’s On Your Mind: John and Sammy have a conversation about areas of wellness and approaches to wellness, comparing thoughts to the approach John’s working on that involves a wellness check-in.[0:11:23] Expanding Minds Interview: [Artistic Wellness] We interview the Executive Director of the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery, Shirley Madill, about a wonderful program she developed – Feast for the Sens...2022-06-0749 min
Let's Be Well TogetherEpisode 18Let’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 18Date: May 31, 2022Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Tova DavidsonStart times and Segment Segments:[0:00:19] What’s On Your Mind: Sammy and John love the environment. There are little things each of can do ourselves to help: keeping our community clean, not littering, not putting contaminants in water, not making things worse.[0:09:22] Expanding Minds Interview: [Environmental Wellness] Tova Davidson talks to us about the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals – a set of goals that each person and or...2022-05-3153 min
Let's Be Well TogetherEpisode 16 - Let's Be Well TogetherLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 16Date: May 17, 2022Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Rev. Jessica Purple Rodela and Charles VolkStart times and Segment Segments:[0:00:19] What’s On Your Mind: Sammy and John discuss social support networks.[0:08:06] Expanding Minds Interview: [Spiritual Wellness] We interview Rev. Jessica Purple Roldela of the Unitarian Congregation. She with us about spirituality in the context of atheism. There’s a sense of connectedness. For unitarian universalists, the question “what do you believe?” would have lots and lots of di...2022-05-1757 min
Let's Be Well TogetherEpisode 15 - Let's Be Well TogetherLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 15Date: May 10, 2022Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Elisa Brewer-SinghStart times and Segment Segments:[0:00:19] What’s On Your Mind: Sammy and John talk about resilience. People are often more resilient that they think. We all make mistakes and fail. That’s okay. That doesn’t mean we need to give up. We can turn things around.[0:09:16 ] Expanding Minds Interview: [Mental and Social Wellness] It’s Part 2 of our Elisa Brewer-Singh interview. This week we ask about how...2022-05-1049 min
Let's Be Well TogetherEpisode 13 - Let's Be Well TogetherLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 13Date: April 26, 2022Participants: John Webster, Julie Wilson, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Adrian DeCooStart times and Segment Segments:[0:00:19] What’s On Your Mind: Julie and John chat about a quote by Zora Neale Hurston: “There is nothing to make you like other human beings so much as doing things for them.”[0:10:09] Expanding Minds Interview: [Social Wellness] Adrian DeCoo recounts experiences where helping other people is rewarding. [0:27:57] Adventures of the Starving Artist: Cameron describes chord functions. We hear...2022-04-2652 min
Let's Be Well TogetherEpisode 12 - Let's Be Well TogetherLet’s Be Well Together Podcast – Episode 12Date: April 19, 2022Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Alex “Sandy” MacFarlane (from the Rusty Nail Comedy Club, which runs regular comedy shows at Crazy Canuck Restaurant in Kitchener, Ontario)Start times and Segment Segments:[0:00:19] What’s On Your Mind: Sheila continues her interview of Sammy, as part of getting to know Sammy. We hear about uni days and some of Sammy’s travels.[0:12:27] Expanding Minds Interview: [Artistic Wellness] We interview stand-up comedian and founder of Rusty Nail Comedy Club...2022-04-1953 min
Let's Be Well TogetherEpisode 11 - Let's Be Well TogetherLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 11Date: April 12, 2022Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Tova DavidsonStart times and Segment Segments:[0:00:19] What’s On Your Mind: Sammy and John start what they hope will be an ongoing discussion about environmental wellness and living in harmony with our planet.Link to Pachamama Alliance - a global community that offers people the chance to learn, connect, engage, travel and cherish life for the purpose of creating a sustainable future that works for all: https://www...2022-04-1247 min
Let's Be Well TogetherEpisode 10 - Let's Be Well TogetherLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 10Date: April 5, 2022Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Michael HermanStart times and Segments:[0:00:19] What’s On Your Mind: John and Sammy explore concepts like “Nirvana” and work-life balance, and how John’s approach touches on these concepts.[0:10:53] Expanding Minds Interview: [Mental Wellness] Part 2 of our interview of lawyer Michael Herman, who talks more specifically about facing self-stigma while addressing mental illness.[0:33:55] Adventures of the Starving Artist: Cameron tells us about a method to spark i...2022-04-0555 min
Let's Be Well TogetherEpisode 9 - Let's Be Well TogetherLet’s Be Well Together Podcast – Episode 9Date: March 29, 2022Participants: John Webster, Julie Wilson, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuests: Michael Herman (interview) and Zach Gerber (Adventures of the Starving Artist)Start times and Segments:[0:00:19] What’s On Your Mind: Julie sat down to do a Move That Body segment and noticed her coffee mug said “They are all perfect”. She asked John what it meant and they ended up recording a What’s on Your Mind about how we are all perfect (imperfectly so).[0:09:56] Expanding Minds Interview...2022-03-2959 min
Let's Be Well TogetherEpisode 8 - Let's Be Well TogetherLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 8Date: March 22, 2022Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuests: Julia Heyens and Jonathan GaschoStart times and Segment Summaries:[0:00:19] What’s On Your Mind: Sammy and John talk about a quote from John’s quote list: “History is mostly guessing, the rest is prejudice.” - Will (1885-1981) and Ariel Durant (1898-1981), American historians. The hosts express frustration in not being taught about, and not learning about residential schools in Canada and the impact on Indigenous people.Read more about...2022-03-2245 min
Let's Be Well TogetherEpisode 7 - Let's Be Well TogetherLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 7Date: March 15, 2022Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuests: Julia Heyens and Jonathan GaschoStart times and Segment Summaries:[0:00:19] What’s On Your Mind: Sammy and John talk about one of the activities listed in John’s book, in connection with mental wellness: keeping an eye on your state of mind, emotions and feelings.[0:09:20] Expanding Minds Interview: [Physical Wellness] Julia Heyens and Jonathan Gascho helped bring international phenomenon parkrun to Kitchener, Ontario, where it takes place at Vic...2022-03-1549 min
Let's Be Well TogetherEpisode 6 - Let's Be Well TogetherLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 6Date: March 8, 2022Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Rev. Michiko Bown-KaiStart times and Segment Summaries:[0:00:19] What’s On Your Mind: Part 1 of Sheila’s interview of Sammy. Get to know our co-host. [0:08:55] Expanding Minds Interview: [Spiritual Wellness] We interview a Minister of the United Church of Canada, Reverend Michiko Bown-Kai. There’s a brief introduction of our series of interviews in the area of spiritual wellness. Michiko tells us about fasting and spirituality from the...2022-03-0848 min
Let's Be Well TogetherEpisode 5 - Let's Be Well TogetherLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 5 Date: March 1, 2022Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila Webster Guest: Jill MelansonStart times and Summaries of Segments:[0:00:19] What’s On Your Mind: Sammy describes an evolving relationship with money and finances.[0:09:01] Expanding Minds Interview: [Economic Wellness] Jill Melanson talks about the 5 C’s of mortgage applications. It’s an intro to help people see what lenders consider when people apply for a mortgage.[0:23:22] Adventures of the Starving Artist: Cameron tells a story from a song writing...2022-03-0143 min
Infertility SupportHow do I stop people pushing pregnancy in my face?Childless not by choiceSadly, 1 in 5 women reach 45, childless and we need to understand more about how it makes that affected feel. With 1 in 3 pregnancies ending in miscarriage and there still not being adequate emotional support readily available for those unwilling to ask for it, more needs to be done to get online communities heard about.
Fertility Fest 2018I met Steph Phillips, founder of World Childless Week at Fertility Fest 2018 where she spoke about her experience of being childless not by choice on a panel called 'The Unborn Child' which you can https://www.thefertilitypodcast.com/bonus-episode-fertility-fest-2018-the-unborn-child/ (hear. )I was...2022-02-1155 min
Let's Be Well TogetherEpisode 2 - Let's Be Well TogetherLet’s Be Well Together Podcast – Episode 2 Date: February 8, 2022Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Beth BeattieStart times and Segment Summaries:[0:00:19] What’s On Your Mind: Sammy and John talk about the masks we wear and how we notice some of them, but maybe not all of them.[0:09:51] Expanding Minds Interview: [Mental Wellness] Part 2 of our discussion with Beth Beattie, a lawyer who revealed her bipolar disorder at work after keeping it secret for 14 years.[0:25:34] Adventures of the Starving Artist: Instead of pra...2022-02-0848 min
The Social Snippet ShowWhat's new in Social Media with the Green Umbrella Marketing Team | Live Lunch Catch UpCatch up with the Green Umbrella Marketing Team as we talk about what's new in social media this week and what we've all been up to lately.
This week, Jane has completed couch to 5k, Christina is fed up of people getting popular sayings wrong and Mark and Amanda are excited about the Lions Rugby tour in South Africa next year.
Here are the snippets:
What's new in Linkedin. Is it becoming more like Facebook? (5:30)
Linkedin is getting more personal. People are sharing their stories more and sometimes that can really work w...2020-07-2100 min
TheInquisitor Podcast with Marcus CauchiDealing With Difficult PeopleYou can tell people to go to Hell and if you tell them in the right way they'll say "That sounds like a nice place at this time of year"
How do you define someone as a "difficult person"? How does your perception affect your judgement of a person who is upset or picking a fight with you?
In this interview, Amy Woodall, EVP at hashtag#SandlerTrustpointe discusses practical, real world tactics you can use every day to neutralise hostile situations, achieving agreement & commitment, even without having consensus.
She teaches you to take...2019-04-2435 min