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The Military LifestyleA Mental Health JourneyYou never know where life will take you. For Bruno Guevremont, it took him into the Canadian Armed Forces for 15 years, including two tours in Afghanistan. It also took him on a battle with his own mental health, one where he got help, and is now helping others. Special Guest Bruno Guevremont was a member of the Canadian Armed Forces for 15 years including time in the Canadian Army and the Royal Canadian Navy. In addition to being a mental health advocate, Bruno does high performance coaching with organizations and individuals. Highlights Bruno's backstory. The experience of dismantling roadside bombs. 4:41 How...2020-11-0428 minThe Military LifestyleHealthy NutritionFood can do many things, it fuels us up, keeps us going, brings friends and family together. A healthy diet, so many positive effects on our lives. But during times of stress, it can be hard to keep the motivation. Special Guest Alli Jones is a health promotion specialist at CFB Esquimalt. Highlights Canada's new food guide looks way different. Micro and macro nutrients. 7:13 MUFAs and PUFAs. Eat a variety of foods. A few good habits. 15:21 Having a plan is setting yourself up for success. Staying motivated by you're cooking solo, or cooking solo for kids Staying motivated through isolation a...2020-10-2826 minThe Military LifestyleHealthy RelationshipsRelationships are great, but they're not always easy. Got to make time for each other, got to communicate. If you're in a relationship with a military member, in the context of the lifestyle, it's just more complex. This episode explores what you need for a healthy relationship and some things to watch out for. Special Guest Holly Flower is a social worker and counsellor with the Esquimalt Military Family Resource Centre. Highlights Characteristics of a healthy relationship Financial issues can be massive. 10:44 The importance of trust 11:58 Anger gets a bad rap. Red flags 16:36 Communication and how we are showing up i...2020-10-1425 minThe Military LifestyleTrauma ResilienceTrauma. Postal Traumatic Stress Disorder. Those words might spark a reaction in you. Imagine being able to change the culture around trauma and PTSD. Imagine when people seek treatment, it feels the same way as recovering from any other injury. Special Guest Dr. Tim Black is an Associate Professor of Counselling Psychology at the University of Victoria. He has been working with the Canadian military and Veteran community for over 20 years and has delivered programs to help people with trauma. Highlights What causes trauma in a military setting 5:28 The effects of a traumatic injury How do you know if you nee...2020-10-0731 minThe Military LifestyleMindfulness and the MilitaryMindfulness is everywhere nowadays. Schools, companies, smartphone apps, even the military. Mindfulness has gone mainstream. For some it's a buzzword, big business, a product. If you strip away all the packaging, what exactly is it? And how can you apply it to military life? Special Guest Patricia Galaczy is the Founder and Director of The Art of Dialogue, Associate Faculty with Royal Roads University, and Associate Faculty with the Justice Institute of British Columbia’s Centre for Leadership. As a Leadership Educator specializing in Mindfulness and Organizational Effectiveness, and Associate Faculty with Royal Roads University, Patricia has accumulated over 20 years and...2020-09-2326 minThe Military LifestylePreparing Couples for ReunionFor couples experiencing a military deployment, a homecoming isn't always like the movies. Reintegration can be a challenge. Let's take a look at what people are feeling and a few tips to have a smooth reunion. Special Guest Sandra Pinard is the Deployment Coordinator at the Esquimalt Military Family Resource Centre. She previously appeared on a previous episode to talk about preparing couples for deployment. Highlights What people are feeling leading up to reunion Is reunion stressful? 5:38 Homecoming is not what you see in the movies Communication tips 8:38 Give yourself the same amount of time as the length of the deplo...2020-09-1629 min
The Military LifestyleThe Military Lifestyle - Returning SoonBack with more episodes starting Wednesday September 16th, 2020. The military is not just a job, it's a lifestyle. Join Jon Chabun from the Esquimalt Military Family Resource Centre as he explores the world of deployments, postings and transitions. Each episode will feature interviews with MFRC staff, experts in the community, military members, veterans or military-connected family members. The lifestyle can be dynamic and all encompassing but it can be learned. In this second season, we examine the journey further -- resilience, health, and relationships within the military community. Get ready to dive back into military life with season two...2020-08-2600 minThe Military LifestyleThe Military Lifestyle - Returning SoonBack with more episodes starting Wednesday September 16th, 2020. The military is not just a job, it's a lifestyle. Join Jon Chabun from the Esquimalt Military Family Resource Centre as he explores the world of deployments, postings and transitions. Each episode will feature interviews with MFRC staff, experts in the community, military members, veterans or military-connected family members. The lifestyle can be dynamic and all encompassing but it can be learned. In this second season, we examine the journey further -- resilience, health, and relationships within the military community. Get ready to dive back into military life with season two of "...2020-08-2601 min
The Military LifestyleResilience Through Challenging TimesMilitary Families learn to be resilient through living the military lifestyle. A pandemic might be the perfect time to lean in on those skills. Let's examine how life has changed and what can help military families through this experience. Special Guest Pauline Sibbald is a social worker with the Transition Centre at CFB Esquimalt. Highlights 2:28 Lives have been turned upside down and Covid-19 as a significant life altering event. Grieving the loss of our lives. 12:22 Talking to kids about the pandemic. 20:14 Military families might have the skills to handle the pandemic. R2MR The Road to Mental Readiness and its ap...2020-05-1130 minThe Military LifestyleDiversity and the Canadian Military: Part TwoThe Canadian Armed Forces says it must reflect the diversity of the country that we defend, and that we need a military that looks like Canada. Dr. Lisa Gunderson is back for the second part of the discussion on things that military families can do to help embrace diversity and ways to reduce bias. Special Guest Dr. Lisa Gunderson is an award-winning educator and frequent guest speaker on racial issues. Highlights The need to see yourself represented. 7:09 What military families can do to embrace diversity. Ways to reduce bias. 15:39 Important to realize and recognize your own biases. Take little steps, k...2020-02-1927 min
The Military LifestyleDiversity and the Canadian Military: Part OneIn Canada's Defence Policy (“Strong, Secure, Engaged”), it says the Canadian Armed Forces must reflect the diversity of the country that we defend, and that we need a military that looks like Canada. You often hear the phrase “stronger together” here in the military family community. If the military wants to reach its goal, families will be a big part of the process. Dr. Lisa Gunderson discusses privilege, bias, and a few things for the military community to consider. Special Guest Dr. Lisa Gunderson is an award-winning educator and frequent guest speaker on racial issues. Highlights Privilege and if the Canadian...2020-02-1231 minThe Military LifestyleLooking for Child Care in Greater VictoriaIt can be a challenge to find child care in Greater Victoria. If you're a military family, you also have to find care that matches the lifestyle requirements. Lisa Yates and Erin Holler from the Child Care Resource and Referral talk about where to start and their perspective on this challenging issue. Special Guests Lisa Yates and Erin Holler work with the Child Care Resource and Referral. They have two office included one in Victoria and one serving Sooke and the West Shore. Highlights Licensed group, licensed family and registered licensed not required. 4:03 The state of waitlists in Greater Victoria. N...2020-02-0526 min
The Military LifestyleThe Military Lifestyle - Coming SoonThe military is not just a job, it's a lifestyle. Join Jon Chabun from the Esquimalt Military Family Resource Centre as he explores the world of deployments, postings and transitions. Each episode will feature interviews with MFRC staff, experts in the community, military members or military-connected family members. The lifestyle can be dynamic and all encompassing but it can be learned. Get ready to dive into military life with season one of "The Military Lifestyle." 2019-09-1700 min