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Bruins Tape to TapeBruins Tape to TapeNikita Zadorov and the Bruins’ Search for Identity | Ep. 101🎙️ In this episode of Bruins Tape to Tape, Karoline and Maria revisit the most polarizing addition to the Bruins blue line: Nikita Zadorov. Was he really a bad pickup… or did he quietly become a leader on and off the ice? The hosts unpack his league-leading penalty minutes, shocking +25 plus-minus, and the intangible leadership he brought after the trade deadline.They also discuss how the Bruins' identity crisis last season impacts expectations for 2025, and how new head coach Marco Sturm could make or break Zadorov’s future in Boston. Will a clearer role unlock his full potential — or will the chaos conti...2025-07-3040 minBruins DigestBruins DigestBruins Make SNEAKY Signing... More Moves Coming | Boston Bruins News0:00 Bruins News 0:48 John Farinacci Extension 5:06 Alex Steeves Speaks Out The Bruins have made a sneaky signing by extending John Farinacci on a one year deal giving him another chance to crack the NHL roster after playing only 1 game thus far, also finishing off the in-house signings for the Boston Bruins meaning they can now hit the trade market and build the NHL roster. Alex Steeves has commented on joining the Bruins and what his expectations are for himself in this season and this should have Bruins fans hyped. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com...2025-07-1518 minBruins DigestBruins DigestBruins Trade Reports ESCALATING... Report Reveals MASSIVE Update | Boston Bruins News0:00 Bruins News 0:56 Proposed Korpisalo Trade Boston Bruins reports continue to drop after multiple updates surrounding the status of Joonas Korpisalo with the Bruins after a lacklustre season and reports of him wanting a trade, along with the Bruins extending Michael DiPietro. The Oilers jump into this report to acquire Korpisalo Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC48QdeJKTceLAWq6cDPfMmA/join Bruins Digest breaks down all the latest Boston Bruins news, reports and rumours. This includes coverage of players such as David Pastrnak, Charlie McAvoy, Jeremy Swayman, Elias Lindholm, Nikita Zadorov, Pavel Zacha, Marco...2025-07-1016 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 75: Navigating Mental Health in PregnancyIn this episode our guest is Nadia Mbonde. Nadia is a MotherScholar, Multimedia Artist, Mental Health Doula, a doctoral student . She came to the cafe to discuss the importance of mental health discussions in reproductive healthcare, and the broader societal impacts of racial and gender bias. Grab your warm drink and tune in for a great conversation!Some key takeaways:Mental health and reproduction should be viewed together, not separately, to help reduce maternal mortalityThere's often poor coordination between mental health providers and reproductive healthcareQuality mental health care is heavily segregated, with stark...2025-01-2043 minIn The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End FrameIn The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End FrameS9 Ep52: Nikita Johal, Younger Gemma in Now That's What I Call A MusicalNikita Johal is playing Younger Gemma in the premiere of Now That's What I Call A Musical.The show is currently embarking on a tour across the UK and Ireland. Written by Pippa Evans and directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, Now That's What I Call A Musical features hits by Blondie, Tears For Fears, Spandau Ballet, Eurythmics and more.Most recently Nikita played Mandy and understudied Malika & Gold in Frankie Goes To Bollywood (UK Tour / Southbank Centre)Her theatre credits also include: The World Goes Round (Yvonne Arnaud Theatre), Princess Caraboo in...2024-11-0745 minWhat Chaos!What Chaos!NHL Opening Night, Nikita Zadorov joins the showNew Boston Bruin Nikita Zadorov joins the show to discuss his fashion sense, deciding to sign in Boston and his hot takes on other NHL cities and teams. Plus, we celebrate opening night of the 2024-25 NHL season. Join DJ Bean and Pete Blackburn for all that and more on another episode of What Chaos! presented by ALLCITY Network. 0:00 Intro0:45 Welcome to What Chaos!4:00 Vampire Weekend x What Chaos!5:05 Shesterkin turns down huge deal21:14 Nikita Zadorov joins!54:45 Panthers get their rings...2024-10-081h 21The Boston BreakdownThe Boston BreakdownSwayman Stops Holdout Hell: Bridgette Proulx Previews Bruins' SeasonThe Bruins are certainly glad to end the drama involving Jeremy Swayman just before a new season begins. Friend of the program Bridgette Proulx from WEEI's Bruins' team details how an extension got done between both sides and when to expect the presumptive starting goalie assume that role. Bridgette and Joe also discuss how much impact the two big free agents Nikita Zadorov and Elias Lindholm will have and if Jim Montgomery's job is on the line for the season.2024-10-0832 minThe Sota PodThe Sota PodJudd'z Budz 132 - Minnesota Wild Prospects UPDATE | Nikita Artamonov is BETTER THAN Ivan Demidov | PART 2#JuddzBudz Podcast Episode 132 | PART 2🌲 Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota Pod EVERY WEEKDAY! SHOW OUTLINE -Minnesota Wild Prospects -Nikita Artamonov > Ivan Demidov The Sota Pod offers a unique podcast dedicated to your Minnesota Wild & NHL Prospects! Judd'z Budz is your GO TO Minnesota Wild Podcast covering PROSPECTS in the system with special host...SPOKED Z! SEND IN YOUR MAILBAG QUESTIONS ON TWITTER EVERY WEEK! @spokedz @thesotapod JOI...2024-10-0133 minJudd\'z BudzJudd'z BudzMinnesota Wild Prospects UPDATE | Nikita Artamonov is BETTER THAN Ivan Demidov | Judd'z Budz 132 | PART 2#JuddzBudz Podcast Episode 132 | PART 2🌲 Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota Pod EVERY WEEKDAY! SHOW OUTLINE -Minnesota Wild Prospects -Nikita Artamonov > Ivan Demidov The Sota Pod offers a unique podcast dedicated to your Minnesota Wild & NHL Prospects! Judd'z Budz is your GO TO Minnesota Wild Podcast covering PROSPECTS in the system with special host...SPOKED Z! SEND IN YOUR MAILBAG QUESTIONS ON TWITTER EVERY WEEK! @spokedz @thesotapod JOI...2024-10-0133 minBruins Tape to TapeBruins Tape to TapeBruins Beef up the Blueline: Nikita Zadorov | Ep. 46At the end of season presser, Don Sweeney said the Bruins needed to get faster and bigger in the next season. He certainly delivered in Nikita Zadorov. The 6’6” 248lb defenseman signed a six year, $5 million deal with Boston. He’s added some grit to the blueline that’s been lacking over the last few seasons. While some of his playing style has been questionable over the years, we feel confident that the Bruins system will bring out the very best in this giant of a human. 📲Follow us on X, Blue Sky, Tiktok, & Instagram @TapetoTapeMK 📲Join our Discord: ➡️ https://discord.gg/AQfC73R...2024-08-0646 minHard Hat HockeyHard Hat HockeyBoston's Tea Party Featuring Matt Connelly - Episode #16Welcome to an exciting episode of Hardhat Hockey! Today, we're diving into the milestones and history of our beloved show, featuring a special guest, hometown hero Matt Connelly from Boston. Matt shares his love for hockey and the Boston Bruins, recounting some of the best moments and traditions in Hard Hat Hockey's journey. We're wrapping up our Atlantic Division predictions with an in-depth analysis of the Boston Bruins. From key signings like Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov to the importance of Jeremy Swayman in goal, we cover it all. Plus, we discuss the Bruins' leadership continuity and...2024-07-291h 07The Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 74: Got consent?In this episode our guest is A’magine. A’magine is an author, educator, speaker and filmmaker. She came to the cafe to discuss her documentary called At Your Cervix. A new film exposing the little-known unethical practice of conducting non-consensual pelvic exams on unconscious patients. Grab your warm drink and tune in for a great conversation!Some key takeaways:Consent is non-negotiable: Patients have the right to set clear boundaries and be fully informed about all medical procedures involving their bodies.Advocacy matters: Being proactive, asking questions, and educating oneself before medical appointments can help prot...2024-05-0743 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 73: Pediatric Occupational TherapyIn this episode our guest is Ms. Eliane Dionne. Eliane is a practicing pediatric occupational therapist who works in the province of Quebec while concurrently completing her doctoral studies. She came to the cafe to discuss what occupational therapy is, how to choose the right occupational therapist, myths surrounding the profession and the impact her PhD research can have on practice. Grab your warm drink and tune in for a great conversation!Some key takeaways:Eliane explains the scope of occupational therapy, focusing on aiding children with motor coordination disorders, addressing misconceptions about the field, and t...2024-03-1236 minCrazy Train RadioCrazy Train RadioCrazy Train Radio's Interview with Wrestling Manager/Historian Nikita BreznikovThis next guest has been a manager in the crazy wonderful world of professional wrestling, but he has also a very interesting book out "When It Was Real". If you want to take a trip back to your childhood, your younger, less-stressful days, then journey with us back into the magical world of professional wrestling during the years 1970 to 1979 … a time "when it was real" … a time before Hulkamania took the world by storm. For "old school"wrestling fans, there was no feeling like walking into Madison Square Garden, Philadelphia Spectrum, Baltimore Civic Center, Boston Garden, and countless smaller aren...2024-03-071h 15The Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 72: Pharmacy, more than a prescription refill in Montreal, QuebecIn this episode our guest is Mr. Alexandre Chadi. Alexandre is a community pharmacist, a clinical instructor and diabetes specialist. He came to the cafe to share the many ways that pharmacists can help us, how to manage our medications, what to do if we want to stop a medication and so much more!. Grab your warm drink and tune in for a great conversation!Some key takeaways:A pharmacist does so much more than simply dispense medicationWhen in doubt askKeep a list of your medicationsYou can make a plan to stop your medication safelyBuild a...2024-02-0148 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 71: From compliance to connection: transforming speech language therapyIn this episode our guest is Ms. Liza Selvarajah. Liza is a speech therapist who works with neurodiverse children and their families. She came to the cafe to share the importance of understanding and embracing different communication methods for non-speaking children, the benefits of neurodiverse affirming therapy and tips for working with a speech therapist. Grab your warm drink and tune in for a great conversation!Some key takeaways:A speech therapist cannot force a child to speak but they can help you understand how to improve communication with your childObservation is importantTeaching children how to...2023-11-0157 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 70: Value Based HealthcareIn this episode our guest is Ms. Eva Villalba. Eva is the Executive Director of the Quebec Cancer Coalition and a value based healthcare expert. She came to the cafe to discuss value based healthcare, precision medicine and various levels of patient advocacy. Grab your warm drink and tune in for a great conversation!Some key takeaways:Eva believes that value based healthcare is not just the future, it's the next step in the evolution of healthcare transformationPrecision medicine is transforming the way we approach healthcare. By targeting specific mutations, we can provide more effective and p...2023-08-2856 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 69: Chronic Disease and NutritionIn this episode our guest is Dr. Amanda Adkins. Dr. Amanda is a board certified internal medicine and lifestyle medicine physician. She is also a board certified health and wellness coach. Dr. Amanda came to the cafe to discuss chronic disease, nutrition and some of her health navigation recommendations. Grab your warm drink and tune in for a great conversation!Some key takeaways:Reversing an illness is easier if it is caught early and lifestyle changes are made.The standard American diet doesn't provide all necessary nutrients and changing one's diet can prevent, stall, or even r...2023-07-1331 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 68: Preparation for a hospital birthIn this episode our cafe guest is Tiffany Vassell. Tiffany is a labor and delivery nurse, author, and founder of Nurses for Black Maternal Health and Equity based in Boston, Massachusetts She came to the cafe to share her childbirth experience, how it motivated her to become a nurse and maternal health advocate and her recommendations for how expecting families can prepare for a hospital birth. Grab your warm drink and tune in for a great conversation!Some key takeaways:The importance of extended postpartum care and support, including the need for comprehensive insurance coverage and...2023-06-0436 minRadulich in BroadcastingRadulich in BroadcastingDamn You Hollywood: Boston Strangler/Tetris (2023)Robert Winfree and Mark Radulich present their Boston Strangler/Tetris 2023 Movie Review!Boston Strangler is a 2023 American historical crime drama film written and directed by Matt Ruskin. It is based on the true story of the Boston Strangler, who, in 1960s Boston, killed 13 women. The film stars Keira Knightley as Loretta McLaughlin, the reporter who broke the news for the Boston Record American, with Carrie Coon, Alessandro Nivola, Chris Cooper, David Dastmalchian, and Morgan Spector.Boston Strangler was released in the United States on March 17, 2023, by Hulu.Tetris is a 2023 biographical thriller film directed by...2023-05-181h 29Newsroom RobotsNewsroom RobotsDamon Kiesow: Approaching AI in Journalism with a Human-Centered Design MindsetHow can journalists adopt a human-centered design mindset when building AI-driven products, and what skills will the next generation of journalists need to succeed in an AI-powered newsroom? Today we’re joined by Damon Kiesow, a digital media pioneer specializing in aligning community information needs and business strategies to support sustainable local journalism. Damon shares his expertise as a professor at the Missouri School of Journalism, author of the first textbook in News Product Management, and co-founder of the International News Product Alliance. He is also the co-founder of the summer pop-up newsroom, the Missouri Info...2023-04-2627 minNewsroom RobotsNewsroom RobotsMatt Karolian: AI Efforts at The Boston Globe and Views on the AI RevolutionAs AI technology rapidly evolves, how will it transform journalism and newsrooms? In our first episode, we delve into the intersection of AI and journalism with our guest, Matt Karolian, General Manager of Boston.com and Platforms at the Boston Globe. In 2017, Matt spent a year at Harvard and MIT as a Nieman Fellow studying how AI and automation might impact the future of news, media, and publishing. He teaches Audience Engagement: Journalism in the Age of Google, Facebook, Twitter, and Apple at the Harvard Extension School.Join us for this insightful conversation as...2023-04-1225 minThe Kelly Lundberg PodcastThe Kelly Lundberg PodcastBuilding a Business and a Community that Thrives w/Nikita PatelNikita Patel is the co-founder of The Bureau business centre a co working space designed by women for women, catering to all different working styles. Created after Nikita worked out of a female coworking space in Boston, which helped her find her tribe, and match her vibe, she joined forces with her sister Rhea who drew inspiration from her unique workplaces and strong female leadership. Both women took a keen interest in the importance of building authentic work culture, beautiful workspaces, and fostering community in the workplace.Connect with the girls  https://www.instagram.com/thebureauae/  Grow your personal brand stra...2023-03-3033 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 67: SkincareIn this episode our cafe guest is Dr. Yinka Akin-Deko. Dr. Yinka is a family physician based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia with a special interest in dermatology and health equity. She came to the cafe to discuss the essential elements of a skincare routine and her tips on healthcare navigation and doctor-patient communication. Grab your warm drink and tune in for a great conversation!Some key takeaways:The importance of sunscreenComponents of a good skincare routineMelanoma warning signsSay what you’re concerned aboutICE - Ideas, concerns, expectationsAbout Dr. Yinka Akin-DekoD...2023-03-0934 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 66: Losing a loved one to suicideIn this episode our cafe guest is Ms Angela Frazier. Angela is a speaker and the author of A Kid’s Book About Suicide. She came to the cafe to share her story of losing her mother to suicide, how her supportive family helped her through and some warning signs and risk factors for suicide. Grab your warm drink and tune in for a great conversation!Some key takeaways:Support is keyBenefits of group therapyWhy she shares her storyWarning signs and risk factorsAbout Angela FrazierAngela N...2023-02-1427 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 65: Weight loss that sticksEpisode 65: Weight Loss that sticksIn this episode our cafe guest is Dr. Charmaine Woode. Dr. Woode is a practicing weight loss physician and coach. She came to the cafe to share some challenges to consistent behavior change, how to not get discouraged on the weight loss journey, myths and misconceptions about weight loss and of course, because this is The Good Health Cafe, we also get her perspective on how to advocate for yourself in the healthcare system. Grab your warm drink and tune in for a great conversation!Some key takeaways:Tips t...2023-01-1239 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 64: Jessica's journey with psoriatic arthritisIn this episode our cafe guest is Ms. Jessica Lorion. Jessica is an actress and host of the Mamas in Training podcast.  She came to the cafe to share how she received her psoriatic arthritis diagnosis and how she was able to successfully wean herself off her medications. We also learn her motivation for doing so and her recommendations for living with an autoimmune disease. Grab your warm drink and tune in for a great conversation!Some key takeaways:Know your whyBe your own advocateKnow your bodyHaving supportive people in your corner is essentialSometimes it's better n...2022-11-2736 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 63: Supporting someone with cancerIn this episode our cafe guest is Ms. Sophie Blondin. Sophie is a certified coach who has worked in oncology for 14 years. She came to the cafe to discuss how to support someone with cancer, her favourite resources for reliable information, share some misconceptions that she has observed among caregivers and supporters of those with cancer and debunk some myths. Grab your warm drink and tune in for a great conversation!Some key takeaways:What’s not said is interpretedLife doesn’t automatically go back to normal after the last treatmentYou have cancer, you are not a ca...2022-10-1736 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 62: DiabetesIn this episode our cafe guest is Dr. Dwain Woode. Dr. Woode is an endocrinologist and the owner and medical director of Diabetes and Endocrine Wellness Center and The Lighter Weigh in Huntsville, Alabama. He came to the cafe to discuss diabetes, its causes and its management and how to advocate for yourself in health care settings. Grab your warm drink and tune in for a great conversation!Some key takeaways:There are two forms of diabetes - type 1 and type 2Diabetes is not a sugar problemBlood sugar levels are affected by more than just food...2022-09-2034 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 61: Lifestyle MedicineIn this episode our cafe guest is Dr. Judy Brangman. Dr. Judy is a board certified Internal Medicine Physician and Plant Based Nutrition Expert. She came to cafe to explain what lifestyle medicine is, the benefits of a plant based diet and how to advocate for yourself in health care settings. Grab your warm drink and tune in for a great conversation! Some key takeaways:You don’t need to be 100% plant based to reap the benefitsYou don’t need dairy to get calciumYou can get adequate protein on a plant based dietFre...2022-08-2536 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 60: Maternal Health: Miscarriage and PreeclampsiaIn this episode our cafe guest is Dr. Quantrilla Ard. Dr. Ard is a passionate maternal health advocate. She came by the cafe to share her experiences of miscarriage and preeclampsia. Grab your warm drink and tune in for a great conversation! She offer her suggestions on:How to deal with griefHow to support othersHow to advocateNeed help with health navigation? Learn more about The Good Health Cafe LoungeAbout Quantrilla ArdQuantrilla Ard, PhD, is a recent transplant to the Atlanta area along with her husband a...2022-08-0548 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 59: Too common to be taboo - pelvic floor physiotherapyIn this episode our cafe guest is Ms. Amadea Kezar. Amadea is the owner and clinical director of ASK Physiothérapie, a pelvic health physiotherapy clinic in Montreal. She came by the cafe to give us an overview of what pelvic floor physiotherapy entails, who it is for and why pelvic health issues are too common to be taboo. Grab your warm drink and tune in for a great conversation!Some key takeaways included:Pelvic floor physiotherapy is for everyoneIt is much more than kegelsThere’s value in looking beyond, Speak up There is hope! N...2022-07-2228 minListen to Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, PsychologicalListen to Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, PsychologicalWhat Can't Be Seen by Brianna LabuskesPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/683073 to listen full audiobooks. Title: What Can't Be Seen Series: #2 of Dr. Gretchen White Author: Brianna Labuskes Narrator: Kate Marcin, Chris Ciulla Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 48 minutes Release date: May 24, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Psychological Publisher's Summary: A brilliant psychologist faces the secrets and lies of her own dark past in a shocking novel of suspense by the Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestselling author of A Familiar Sight. “Gretchen…What have you done?” Psychologist and criminologist Dr. Gretchen White, top consultant for the Boston...2022-05-2405 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 58: 10 Healing FactorsIn this episode our cafe guest is Karla Mans Giroux. Karla is a holistic health coach, facilitator and speaker. We discuss the 10 healing factors outlined in Dr. Kelly Turner’s book, Radical Hope: 10 Key Healing Factors from Exceptional Survivors of Cancer & Other Diseases, Grab your warm drink and tune in for a great conversation! Some key takeaways included:Of the 10 factors 3 are physical and the remaining 7 are emotional/spiritual This list was generated based on the research of Dr. Kelly Turner who analyzed over 1500 casesThis research has now expanded to include other disea...2022-05-0340 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 57: BurnoutIn this episode our cafe guest is Marissa McKool. Marissa is a coach who helps professionals eliminate their burnout without quitting their job. We discuss the health effects of burnout, the power of choice, the importance of your beliefs and why quitting your job isn’t necessarily the answer. Grab your warm drink and tune in for a great conversation!Some key takeaways included:Burnout isn’t inevitable/there is an alternativeChanging your environment will not work if you don’t change your beliefsRest is not a reward that needs to be earned 2022-04-1936 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 56: Perspectives of a MCH nurseIn this episode Kimani Daniel, a maternal and child health nurse and Assistant Professor in Nursing came by the cafe to share her recommendations on how to navigate the health system based on her years of bedside experience. Grab your warm drink and tune in for a great conversation!Some key takeaways included:Trust your instinctsAsk for what you needDon’t go to appointments alone Free medication tracker hereThe Good Health Cafe Lounge hereAbout Kimani DanielKimani Daniel is an Assistant Professor at the Ingram Sch...2022-04-1139 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 55: Parenting: AutismIn this episode Tonya Nash, a public health consultant and mom to two sons with autism came by the cafe to share lessons she has learned as a mom to children with special needs. Grab your warm drink and tune in for a great conversation!Some key takeaways included:Thinking about out of the box solutions to get the services that you need Seeking the help of a respite care providerThere are tons of ways you can help families e.g. meal trains, gas cards, etc, but most importantly, ensure that you create a...2022-04-0336 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 54: AromatherapyIn this episode Stacie Lampkin, a pediatric pharmacist and certified aromatherapist came back to the cafe to discuss aromatherapy. We discuss its benefits, safety, how to use it and what to look for in an aromatherapist. Tune in for a great conversation!Free medication tracker hereAbout Stacie LampkinA pediatric pharmacist with a passion for education, Stacie has spent more than 10 years providing clinical pharmacy services and supports providers and families who care for medically complex kids and adolescents. Stacie also inspires and educates future healthcare professionals in both classroom and patient c...2022-03-2134 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 53: Strokes and head injuriesIn this episode our guest is Dr. Mikhail DeSantos, a neurosurgeon based in the United Kingdom. We discussed strokes (and how to recognize them), head injuries, how to get your questions answered and how he puts his patients at ease. Grab your warm drink and tune in for a great conversation!Free medication tracker hereAbout Dr. Mikhail DeSantosMikhail DeSantos is a neurosurgeon whose journey is international. He is originally from a small community in the southern part of Georgetown, Guyana where his love for the...2022-03-1556 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 52: Palliative care, transplants and more!In this episode our guest is Alexandra Glezos, a registered nurse. She came by the cafe to share her nursing experiences with us and we also discussed palliative care and organ transplants. Grab your warm drink and tune in for a great conversation!Free medication tracker hereAbout Alexandra GlezosAlexandra Glezos RN, MSc.(A) is a registered nurse in transplant, hepatobiliary and ENT surgery at the McGill University Health Center in Montreal.She completed her Masters degree in Advanced Clinical Practice Nursing at McGill...2022-03-0843 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 51: Connected yet lonelyIn this episode our guest is Khan Bouba-Dalambaye, a mental health counselor based in Montreal. Today in the cafe we discuss suicide, societal expectations, social connections, how to support those close to us and so much more. Grab your warm drink and tune in for a great conversation!Subscribe to The Good Health Cafe mailing list here: https://www.thegoodhealthcafe.comFree medication tracker hereAbout Khan Bouba-DalambayeLeading expert in EDIA programs for companies, academic institutions, and other public and private organizations. Licensed counsellor...2022-02-2546 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 50: Managing EndometriosisIn this episode our guest is Laura Ibragimova. She is a women’s health coach who came to share her story of how she manages her endometriosis. Grab your warm drink and tune in for a great conversation!Subscribe to The Good Health Cafe mailing list here: https://www.thegoodhealthcafe.comFree medication tracker - hereAbout Laura IbragimovaLaura is a women's health coach specializing in reproductive health disorders. She helps her clients heal their bodies and boost their fertility using clinically-based non-toxic alternative th...2022-02-1830 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 49: Diversity in Medical IllustrationsIn this episode our guest is Mr. Chidiebere Ibe. Chidiebere is a Nigerian medical illustrator and medical student who created the now viral illustration of a black fetus in the womb. He came by the cafe to tell us all about how he got into medical illustration, what going viral has meant for his life, why this type of representation matters and what his hopes are for more diversity in medical illustration. Tune in for a great conversation!About Chidiebere IbeChidiebere Ibe, BSc is a medical student, a Nigerian Medical Illustrator...2022-02-0424 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 48: Hosting the podcast - my who, my what, my whyIn this episode our host, Nikita Boston-Fisher, is interviewed by former guest Jeannette Valmont. This episode gives you a brief background into how The Good Health Cafe got started, who Nikita is, why she does it and what’s next for the Cafe.For more info on the lounge please reach out to us by sending a message on our website-https://www.thegoodhealthcafe.com/submit-your-questionAbout Nikita Boston-Fisher, MPHNikita is the founder of The Good Health Cafe (https://www.thegoodhealthcafe.com/) podcast where she and her guests discuss health and healthcare in pl...2022-01-2136 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 47: Patient Assistance in MontrealIn this episode our guest is Mr. Julien Brisson. Julien joined us in the cafe to explain some resources for patient assistance in Montreal. He explains to us the journey of a patient complaint and also lets us know about patient navigation assistance that his office can provide. Tune in for a great conversation!About Julien BrissonJulien is an anthropologist specialized in HIV and human sexuality. He is currently a PhD candidate in bioethics at the University of Montreal's School of Public Health. The Canadian Institutes of Health Research awarded him...2021-12-2849 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 46: Creating a positive relationship with foodShop The Good Health Candle Holiday Sale!! - www.goodhealthcandle.comIn this episode our guest is Dr. Bernadette Paul. She came by to share how we can have a positive relationship with food. Lots of interesting topics are discussed in this episode such as the protein myth, what constitutes a balanced plate, why it's a bad idea to cut out carbs as a diabetic and much more. Tune in for a great conversation!About Bernadette Paul, PhDDr. Bernadette Paul is a Guyanese who currently resides in the USA...2021-11-2539 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 45: Abnormal Vision is Never NormalIn this episode our guest is Judith Horn, a physical therapist. She came by to chat with us, not about physical therapy but about vision loss! Judith shares her experience with losing part of her vision to a rare condition called Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). We get to learn about her diagnosis, how she would have preferred to hear the news that her vision may not improve, what she knows now that she wishes she knew before, (hint: abnormal vision is never normal) and so much more. Tune in for a great conversation!About Judith...2021-11-1846 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 44: Pediatric Patient AdvocacyIn this episode Stacie Lampkin, a pediatric pharmacist came by the cafe to discuss how to be an advocate for children in their healthcare. She shared a lot of great information such as the questions you should ask when prescribed medication, the right age to get children involved in their healthcare decisions and talking to children about their diagnosis. We even touch a bit on aromatherapy.  Tune in for a great conversation!About Stacie LampkinAfter graduating from pharmacy school in 2009, Stacie pursued a pediatric pharmacy residency and a career in academia. As an associate p...2021-11-1246 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 43: Vaccine EquityIn this episode Dr. Ananya Banerjee came by the cafe to discuss the topic of COVID-19 Vaccine Equity. In rich countries, people who want to receive  the COVID vaccine have been able to receive it, the same is not true for people in less wealthy countries. Today we discuss the issue of vaccine equity and why it matters.  Tune in for a great conversation!About Ananya Banerjee, PhDDr. Ananya Tina Banerjee is Assistant Professor of South Asian descent at the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupation Health, McGill University. Her interdisciplinary re...2021-11-0534 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 42: Black Health, Black Wealth“Your health is your wealth” is a fairly common saying. In this episode we sit down with Dr. Zenobia Bryant of Black Health, Black Wealth to discuss health disparities, mental health, her tips and experiences navigating healthcare and why she founded her organization. Tune in for a great conversation!About Zenobia Bryant, PhD, Founder and CEODr. Bryant has 7 years of specific experience as a dedicated public health professional and epidemiologist, with a strong interest in mental health and adolescent health. She has significant quantitative research and statistical analysis experience, resulting in a number of publ...2021-10-2234 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 41: WeCanVaxWeCanVax is a community initiative to help stop the spread of COVID-19 by promoting COVID-19 vaccine confidence in diverse communities across Montreal. In this episode our guests are Tammy Bui and Nehal Islam, the founders of WeCanVax. We discuss the initiative, how it got started, the results, the community reaction and what’s next for the duo and this dynamic initiative. Tune in for a great conversation!About Tammy and Nehal:Tammy Bui is a public health graduate. Being the daughter of two Vietnamese refugees, she was inspired to work with the br...2021-10-1532 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 40: Full Time Plus VolunteerIn this episode Jeannette Valmont, a long time volunteer and recipient of a Governor General Caring Canadian Award came by the cafe to share her experiences. She describes herself as a full time plus volunteer but also states that she has a PhD in personal suffering. During her visit to The Good Health Cafe Jeanette shares the remarkable story of how she turned her various health challenges into a thriving volunteer career and the lessons she has learned in health care navigation that she thinks people should know. Tune in for an inspiring conversation!About Jeannette2021-10-0845 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 39: The sudden caregiverIn this episode our guest Karen Warner Schueler came by the cafe to share how she adapted when her life suddenly changed and she became a caregiver to her husband. She outlines some of the recommendations she has for resilient caregiving and shares how her experience led her to document a roadmap for others in her book, The Sudden Caregiver. Grab your warm drink and tune in for a great episode!About Karen On the day Karen Warner Schueler became a sudden caregiver, she was a wife, a mom, a consultant and b...2021-09-2349 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 38: Young CaregivingHave you heard of the term young caregiver? According to a study by V. Stamatopoulos there are over 1 million young caregivers in Canada. Today’s guest Kabisha Velauthapillai came by to share her experience as a young caregiver and the types of supports she thinks young caregivers need from the system and those around them. Grab your warm drink and tune in for a great episode!About Kabisha:Kabisha Velauthapillai comes from a family and communities that taught them fundamental lessons about resilience, resistance, and love. Having been a young caregiver from ea...2021-09-161h 14The Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 37: What is Functional Medicine?Have you heard of the terms functional medicine, or integrative and holistic medicine? Today’s guest Dr. Aaron Hartman is a specialist in those areas and he came by to explain to us what they are and how the adoption of his children led to the exploration of those fields. We even touch a bit on toxins and long COVID. Grab your warm drink and tune in for a great episode!About Dr. Aaron HartmanDr. Hartman's journey with functional medicine started when he & his wife adopted their first daughter from foster ca...2021-09-0948 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 36: Demystifying the doulaIf you’re a regular listener you know that we have had the term doula come up in at least two prior episodes, episode 21 with midwife Shani Robertson and episode 23 with Kimberly Seals Allers. On today’s episode we had a doula visit The Good Health Cafe, Ms. Tamara Mason, to tell us all about what doulas are, what they do and why they are such a valuable part of a birth team. Grab your warm drink and tune in for a great episode!About Tamara MasonTamara Mason, MPH...2021-09-0239 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 35: Hearts need ArtHave you ever considered the connection between the arts and health? Today’s guest spends a lot of time doing just that. Her name is Constanza Roeder and she is a professional vocalist and founder of a non profit which supports patients and caregivers through the arts. On this episode Constanza shares how her experience with adolescent leukemia led her to create Hearts need Art and the impact it’s having on patients and caregivers.Hearts Need Art:https://heartsneedart.org/About Constanza RoederConstanza Roed...2021-08-2633 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 34: I'd do it all over againHow quickly can you plan a wedding? Today’s guest organized hers within a matter of hours and the venue was her mother’s hospital room! Kathleen Bilton came by the cafe to share her story of being a caregiver to her mother who had lung disease. In this episode we discuss what she learned about navigating the healthcare system, what she learned about life, her volunteer efforts and why she would do this all over again if she needed to.About Kathleen Bilton Kathleen Bilton is a Wife, Stepmom to 2 amazing teena...2021-08-1255 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 33: 37 years living with chronic illnessToday’s guest is Ms. Rosemary Graham. Can you imagine what it is like to live with chronic illness for 37 years? Well, Rosemary has, and today she shares with us what her experience has been: pneumonia, systemic lupus erythematosus, interstitial lung disease, a rare disorder called polymyositis and endometrial cancer. She has even participated in a clinical trial. Throughout this journey she had her low points but through participation in support groups and other activities Rosemary is able to look at the glass as half full. Grab your warm drink and tune in for a fascinating conversation.Ab...2021-08-051h 06The Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 32: Susan's "Glitches" Part 2Today we continue with Part 2 of our interview with Ms. Susan G. Schroeder. Susan is a wonderful woman with amazing depth, resiliency and resolve who has had a surprising number of health challenges, which she refers to as "glitches". In this second part of her two part episode, Susan continues to share her health journey, her recent colon cancer scare, her participation in a research study and the lessons she has learned from navigating these glitches. Tune in for a fascinating conversation.About Susan:Susan G Schroeder is a Creative Strategist, Marketing...2021-07-2951 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 31: Susan's "Glitches" Part 1Today’s guest is Ms. Susan G. Schroeder. Susan is a wonderful woman with amazing depth, resiliency and resolve who has had a surprising number of health challenges, which she refers to as "glitches". Today, in the first of a two part episode, she came by the cafe to share her health journey with us and the lessons she has learned from navigating these glitches. Tune in for a fascinating conversation.About Susan:Susan G Schroeder is a Creative Strategist, Marketing Advisor and Storyteller. Through her company, SGS Workshop, Susan helps entrepreneurs an...2021-07-2255 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 30: Understanding Public Health ResearchHave you ever struggled to make sense of the research process or how to decide which guidance to follow? Well struggle no more! Today’s guest is Dr. Mohammed Ali. He came by the cafe to give an overview of the research process, explain why it takes a long time for research to move to practice and share his recommendations on how we can make sense of the information we receive.About Dr. Mohammed AliMohammed K. Ali MD, MSc, MBA is a practicing primary care physician, Vice Chair for Research in Fam...2021-07-1542 minArtificial Intelligence ConjointmentArtificial Intelligence ConjointmentDiving Deep Inside Human Body with Nikita Subedi #6.1Nikita Subedi is the guest on today's episode, so I'm excited to record this one. Despite being my sister, I invited Nikita in this episode because she is incredibly talented in the work she does. Currently, a PhD student at Eindhoven University of Technology in the field of Immunology. In addition to her master's degree in molecular mechanisms of disease at Radboud University, she did an internship at Harvard Medical School, Boston before starting her Phd. The Daana Farber Institute for cancer research was another career stop for her where she worked on Naniparticle targeted immunotherapy against cancer. Her current...2021-07-1019 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 29: Nursing is CaringToday’s guest is Dr. Stephanie Epps. She shares with us her passion for nursing, the importance of having an advanced care directive, what patients need to know in order to advocate for themselves, the value of patients speaking up when there’s a problem and so much more. Tune in for an enlightening conversation.About Dr. Stephanie EppsDr. Stephanie Epps is an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Holistic Empowerment Mentor, and Burnout Expert. She has worked in healthcare for over 10 years. Dr. Epps is passionate about empowering her patients to be their own...2021-07-0841 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 28: minus 77lbs in 9 monthsOlivier MankondoToday’s guest is our first from across the pond! We have Mr. Olivier Mankondo from the UK here to discuss why he decided to switch to a plant based diet and the results he achieved from making that switch. Tune in for an interesting conversation.About Olivier MankondoOlivier Mankondo is a speaker, author and weight loss and wellness coach with a passion for self help books. He empowers people with knowledge about plant-based nutrition and has been able to inspire many. He can speak 4 languages!Website...2021-07-0135 minThe Art Of CoachingThe Art Of CoachingE175 | Nikita Emtsov: The Hero's Journey“Where there’s a journey, there’s sacrifice” - Nikita Emtsov  It has always been our goal that listeners hear themselves in the guests we interview on this podcast because it’s only when you relate to a person that their story and message resonates and moves you to action.  Nikita Emtsov is a perfect representation of the professionals in the Art of Coaching community and in this episode you’ll hear his raw depiction of the challenges (from self-acceptance and mental health struggles to finding a unique niche and vocation) we all go through in pursuit of...2021-06-2855 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 27: Community Engaged ResearchToday’s guest is Ms. Leonore Okwara. Leonore has spent over a decade coordinating community based research projects and building trust between communities and researchers. Today in the cafe we discuss how she got started in research, how she builds trust in communities and some of the challenges of doing this type of work. Tune in for an interesting conversation.About LeonoreLeonore Okwara, MPH is from San Diego, CA and the Founder of Public Health Research Consulting (PHRC). PHRC provides community engagement and trust building strategies through online courses, the Research in...2021-06-2438 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 26: Life with Sickle Cell DiseaseToday’s guest is Ms. Pam Moore. Pam is a sickle cell disease advocate who lives in Maryland. Today in the cafe we discussed what it is like to live with Sickle Cell Disease, the transition from pediatric to adult care and how her pregnancy motivated her to start a YouTube channel. Tune in for an interesting conversation.About Pam:Pam is a native of Baltimore, Maryland and has been an advocate for Sickle Cell Disease since her teenage years. She was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease as a 9 month old baby an...2021-06-1755 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 25: Thriving with cancerToday’s guest is Ms. Karla Mans Giroux. Karla is a holistic cancer coach and cancer thriver based in Chicago, Illinois. Today in the cafe we discussed her cancer journey, the integrative medicine approach which stabilized her metastatic breast cancer, the radical remission methods she teaches her coaching clients and her plans to celebrate her 100th birthday! Tune in for an interesting conversation.About Karla:Karla Mans Giroux is a cancer thriver living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Karla was originally diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2003 and underwent a mastectomy, chemo, and ra...2021-06-0349 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 24: Birth without biasToday in the cafe we speak with award-winning journalist Kimberly Seals Allers about Irth, the app she created to help Black and brown women and birthing people have a more safe and empowered pregnancy and parenting experience by allowing them to see how other parents of color experienced care at a doctor or hospital. She shares with us her motivation for creating Irth, a little about what the data they have collected in the app has revealed thus far and gives tips on how to advocate during the birthing process. Hint: it should begin long before you arrive at...2021-05-2739 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 23: Know your limitsOur guest today is Ms. LaTonya Bynum! LaTonya is a public health consultant and CEO of U.R.A. Resource Center, LLC, a public health consulting firm based in Conway, Arkansas. Today in the cafe we discussed what she learned from having multiple visits to the ER, her experience “translating” for her grandmother at the hospital and why she believes in the term work-life integration instead of work-life balanceTune in for an interesting and fun conversation.BioLaTonya holds a Bachelors of Science in Health Education with a concentration in Commu...2021-05-2033 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 22: The role of self awareness in wellness and movementA new podcast episode is up! Our guest today is Ms. Kate Skinner! Kate is a wellness and movement specialist based in Nova Scotia, Canada. Today in the cafe we discuss the role of self awareness in our wellness, how she came to terms with her diagnosis of Celiac disease, how to be consistent and tips on how to heal the pain in our bodies. Tune in for an interesting and fun conversation.Like what you hear? Send us a message or leave a review on Apple podcasts.2021-05-1335 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 21: A glimpse into Ontario midwiferyMay 5 is International Day of the Midwife! To commemorate the occasion Ontario based midwife Shani Robertson came by the cafe to discuss midwifery, dispel some myths and explain what the practice of midwifery entails in the 21st century. Tune in for an exciting episode filled with lots of laughter.About Shani RobertsonShani Robertson is Black Barbadian-born Registered Midwife and public health consultant based in Ontario, focusing on research, program evaluation and health education that results in behavioural change. As a midwife she has been in practice since 2019, and prior to midwifery...2021-05-0547 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 20: Living with a rare diseaseIn this episode I speak with Kristy Dickinson about her journey from getting diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome to creating the Chronically Simple health record. We discuss the importance of cultivating trust between patients and doctors and how to advocate for yourself while still asking for help from others. Kristy Dickinson is a mother, an entrepreneur, a rare disease patient, and Chronically Simple’s founder. The company helps track appointments, medical records, medications, and more, using their secure, user-friendly subscription software. Enjoy the episode!Outline of the Episode:●     [01:35] What “Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome” is and Kristy’s path...2021-04-2955 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 19: Seniors: needs and challengesRuth Pelletier, founder of Seniors Action Quebec stopped by the cafe to talk about seniors, their needs, and their challenges. In this episode, Ruth shares some helpful resources for seniors and how we can help support them.Outline of the Episode [4:40] some of the challenges[7:30] technology is a lifeline[11:10] CLSCs can help make life-quality assessments to determine the support the seniors actually need[17:45] how to help in appointments without taking them over[20:04] factors to consider when downsizing or moving[22:05] addictions come in different forms and shapes, and seniors can have them too[25:30] seniors...2021-04-1547 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 18: Dementia: Tips for CaregiversCaring for someone with dementia can be challenging. On today's episode Teepa Snow shares with us some tips for caregivers of people living with dementia. Teepa explains the difference between Alzheimer's and Dementia, gives some tips for negotiating with our loved one and also explains why caregivers need to remember to take care of themselves as well.Teepa Snow is one of the world’s leading advocates and educators for anyone living with dementia or other forms of brain change. Teepa presents with extraordinary expertise and humor to audiences large and small throughout the wo...2021-04-0148 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 17: The Colors of COVIDJoin Nikita Boston-Fisher and Thierry Lindor as they talk about how the pandemic has affected communities of color in Montreal and how people of color can advocate for themselves and their loved ones. Thierry Lindor is a father of three, an activist-entrepreneur, and founder of the platform, The Colors of COVID. They collect data on racialized and marginalized communities’ experiences with the pandemic to hold elected officials accountable and make the most voiceless members of society heard. In this episode, Thierry shares with Nikita and the viewers his motivations for creating The Colors of COVID and their research results. Th...2021-03-2243 minPublic Health CareersPublic Health Careers042: Chat with Creator of The Good Health Café Podcast - Nikita Boston-Fisher, MPH, PMP, CHESNikita Boston-Fisher shares her public health journey. Nikita is the Host and Creator of The Good Health Cafe where she has Candid, insightful conversations to help you understand how to navigate the healthcare system and your health. Check her out on IG @TheGoodHealthCafe. She is a public health professional with lived & work experience in Guyana, schooling experience in the USA and now being employed in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She has her Bachelor of Science in Community Health from the University of Maryland and her Master of Public Health from Emory University. She works at McGill University as a P...2021-03-091h 19The Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 16: Breaking the stigma of mental healthIn today’s episode I chat with Matt Hughsam. Matt shares his experience with mental health and what he thinks youth need to thrive.Matt entered justice work as an undergraduate student fighting Canadian government cuts to refugee healthcare coverage. He currently lives in New York City and works with citiesRISE, an organization committed to transforming mental health globally through local innovation, coalition building, and youth-led action. Matt is passionate about using leadership development and community organizing to advance mental health and racial justice, and has supported a range of social change initiatives, from co...2021-03-0437 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 15: How to Talk to Your DoctorChristie VanHorne is based in upstate New York. She is a public health consultant and the founder of How To Talk to Your Doctor. Today Christie and I discussed tips on how to talk to your doctor, advocacy and her upcoming course on health disparities. She even shares a crazy experience she had when visiting a doctor.To register for Christie’s course on The History of Health Disparities and Current Impacts: https://howtotalktoyourdoctor.thinkific.com/courses/healthdisparities Don’t forget to use the coupon code: goodhealth for $5 off the registration...2021-02-1841 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 14: Can't argue data!Julie Piette is a wife, mom, advocate and special education technician from Montreal. Julie is amazingly determined and today she shares with us how she handled her scleroderma diagnosis, how she advocates for herself and children and a few examples of how, to use her words, she has luck in her unluck. 2021-02-0438 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 13: Male Infertility: The wife’s perspectiveTJ Peyten is a Georgia native with a mission to raise awareness about Male Factor Infertility. TJ currently works as a public health educator, focused on improving the training and competence of the federal public health workforce. TJ's infertility journey started in 2013, when, after five years of marriage, it was discovered that her husband was the factor in their inability to conceive. Frustrated at the lack of support and resources available for those struggling with male infertility, TJ used her journal as an outlet to deal with the pain. After several years of coping with their infertility through her...2021-01-2151 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 12: Spilling the beans on the menstrual cycleKimberly Yhap RN., R.H.N., FCPI is a registered nurse and holistic nutritionist who is training to become a fertility care practitioner. She is on a mission to, as she puts it, spill the beans on the menstrual cycle. In this episode we discuss her story, the benefits of charting the menstrual cycle, how to do it and some of the signals our body is giving us if we pay attention. To access the Menstrual Cycle Step-by-Step Checklist which she referenced in the episode: https://awdf292.aweb.page/p/b7e71c73-0b...2021-01-141h 06The Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 11: Collective TraumaPsychotherapist Vennassa Roper-Cunningham, MA, LPC came by the cafe to explain collective trauma. She tells us what is and also shares the importance of self care. having an attitude of gratitude and gives us tips on how to deal with fear and anxiety.To get in touch with Vennassa: Instagram: simplythriving.ca Email: simplythriving.ca@gmail.comElpizo Counselling Services: https://www.elpizocounselling.com2021-01-0738 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 10: Obesity and Weight Loss SurgeryDr. Scott Perryman is the CEO of the Whole Health Weight Loss Institute in Napa, California. Dr. Perryman is a board certified surgeon, and his speciality is weight loss. He is a full active member of the American Society of Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery. In 2018 he was recognized by his colleagues as one of the Bay Area’s Top Doctors. He empowers his patients with emotional and psychological awareness, giving them tools that last beyond the effects of surgery; tools that last a lifetime.Resources:Whole Health Weight Loss Institute - ht...2020-12-3149 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 9: You have the skills to advocateKhalilah Bruzual, is the Founder of The OvercomR and her mandate is to show others how to love and care for themselves and overcome life obstacles while respecting the people and community around them. She is a Fibromyalgia fighter, mental health advocate, mentor, coach and motivational speaker who lives in Toronto, Canada. In this episode Khalilah shares her health story, how she manages her various conditions, how she advocates for herself in various settings and how we can too. According to Khalilah, “you already have the skills to advocate.”To get in touch with Khalilah check her out...2020-12-241h 06UnfilteredUnfilteredUnfiltered Podcast Show Guest Nikita Boston-FisherNikita Boston-Fisher is passionate about health education and health promotion. She has a Bachelor of Science in Community Health and Master of Public Health. She is a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Over the past ten years she has worked in various health organizations including non-profit, government, contractual and academic settings on a wide range of topics, including Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Tuberculosis (TB). Nikita is an active volunteer in several professional organizations. Currently she is a Project Administrator in the School of Population and Global Health (SPGH) at McGill University in Mont...2020-12-1626 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 8: Understanding mental healthRuth Baah-Gyebi, MSc., RRT, RP, psychotherapist and CEO of Elpizo Counselling Services in Toronto, Canada came by the cafe to discuss the topic of mental health broadly, what the therapy experience is like, the impact COVID is having on our mental health and she gives us tips on how to support someone we think is struggling.Elpizo Counselling Services: https://www.elpizocounselling.com/ During the episode Ruth mentioned CAMH, CAMH is The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health: https://camh.ca/ 2020-12-1053 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 7: Understanding knowledge, information and electronic health recordsStuart James, a healthcare Chief Information Officer stops by the cafe to give us his take on the difference between knowledge and information, the benefits of electronic health records and tips on how we can get the most out of our healthcare.2020-11-2642 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 6: Conversation with a urologic surgeon (2 of 2)The second half of our conversation with Dr. Oneeka Williams. We continue the conversation, learning more about habits of positivity, a hilarious patient story and erectile dysfunction. To learn more about her work check out the links below which she mentioned in the episode.Key episode transitions:[15:40] funny patient story[27:23] causes of erectile dysfunction and its link with smoking[36:50] tips for maintaining your healthDr. William’s website: https://droneekawilliams.com/Dr. Dee Dee Dynamo website: https://www.drdeedeedynamo.com/...2020-11-2049 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 5: Conversation with a urologic surgeon (1 of 2)Dr. Oneeka Williams, urologic surgeon, award winning author, positivity catalyst and educator stops by the cafe to discuss men’s health, positivity and habits we should adapt to maintain our health.Dr. William’s website: https://droneekawilliams.com/Dr. Dee Dee Dynamo website: https://www.drdeedeedynamo.com/Dr. Dee Dee Dynamo Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drdeedeedynamoDr. Dee Dee Dynamo Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/drdeedeedynamo/Dr. Dee Dee Dynamo Twitter- https://twitter.com/DrOneekaDr. Dee Dee Dynamo YouTube - https://www.yout...2020-11-1250 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 4: Making the most of your medical appointmentsDr. Alvin Thomas Jr. stops by the cafe to share his tips on how we can make the most of our time at the doctor’s office. Now retired, Dr. Thomas is trained as an internal medicine, pulmonary medicine and critical care doctor.2020-10-2938 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 3: Conversation with a COVID ICU nurseIn this episode we chat with an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurse to learn about her experiences dealing with this pandemic up close and personal. She did not hold back on her thoughts and experiences. A few technical medical terms were used so check out the accompanying glossary for this episode on our website here.2020-10-1532 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 2: Conversation with a registered nurseKristin James, RN talks to us about her journey into the healthcare profession and gives us some tips on how to advocate for ourselves. She covers the importance of knowing your medication list, how to speak up and so much more. 2020-10-0122 minThe Good Health CafeThe Good Health CafeEpisode 1: Welcome to the Good Health CafeAn introduction to the Good Health Cafe and what you can expect.2020-09-1901 minHow to Listen to Full Audiobook in Nostalgia Radio, Crime & MysteryHow to Listen to Full Audiobook in Nostalgia Radio, Crime & MysteryBoston Blackie, Volume 1 by Jack Boyle | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Boston Blackie, Volume 1 Author: Jack Boyle Narrator: full cast Format: Original Recording Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 04-19-16 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Genres: Nostalgia Radio, Crime & Mystery Summary: That's Boston Blackie, safecracker turned crime fighter and a long-running favorite with fans of straight-ahead detective fiction in a wide range of media. Beginning inauspiciously in a 1919 short story by author Jack Boyle, Blackie progressed from the printed page into silent films, then into talkies - and finally, in the 1940s, into radio. The first radio Blackie...2016-04-199h 12How to Listen to Full Audiobook in Nostalgia Radio, Crime & MysteryHow to Listen to Full Audiobook in Nostalgia Radio, Crime & MysteryBoston Blackie, Volume 3 by NBC Radio | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Boston Blackie, Volume 3 Author: NBC Radio Narrator: full cast Format: Original Recording Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 04-19-16 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Genres: Nostalgia Radio, Crime & Mystery Summary: That's Boston Blackie, safecracker turned crime fighter and a long-running favorite with fans of straight-ahead detective fiction in a wide range of media. Beginning inauspiciously in a 1919 short story by author Jack Boyle, Blackie progressed from the printed page into silent films, then into talkies - and finally, in the 1940s, into radio. The first radio Blackie...2016-04-199h 06How to Listen to Full Audiobook in Nostalgia Radio, Crime & MysteryHow to Listen to Full Audiobook in Nostalgia Radio, Crime & MysteryBoston Blackie, Volume 4 by Jack Boyle | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Boston Blackie, Volume 4 Author: Jack Boyle Narrator: full cast Format: Original Recording Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 04-19-16 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Genres: Nostalgia Radio, Crime & Mystery Summary: That's Boston Blackie, safecracker turned crime fighter and a long-running favorite with fans of straight-ahead detective fiction in a wide range of media. Beginning inauspiciously in a 1919 short story by author Jack Boyle, Blackie progressed from the printed page into silent films, then into talkies - and finally, in the 1940s, into radio. The first radio Blackie...2016-04-199h 04How to Listen to Full Audiobook in Nostalgia Radio, Crime & MysteryHow to Listen to Full Audiobook in Nostalgia Radio, Crime & MysteryBoston Blackie, Volume 2 by NBC Radio | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Boston Blackie, Volume 2 Author: NBC Radio Narrator: full cast Format: Original Recording Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 04-19-16 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Genres: Nostalgia Radio, Crime & Mystery Summary: That's Boston Blackie, safecracker turned crime fighter and a long-running favorite with fans of straight-ahead detective fiction in a wide range of media. Beginning inauspiciously in a 1919 short story by author Jack Boyle, Blackie progressed from the printed page into silent films, then into talkies - and finally, in the 1940s, into radio. The first radio Blackie...2016-04-199h 11How to Listen to Full Audiobook in Nostalgia Radio, Crime & MysteryHow to Listen to Full Audiobook in Nostalgia Radio, Crime & MysteryBetrayal by The Investigative Staff of the Boston Globe | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Betrayal Author: The Investigative Staff of the Boston Globe Narrator: Paul Boehmer Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-16 Publisher: Whole Story Audio Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Summary: On 31 January 2002, The Boston Globe published a report that sent shockwaves around the world. Their findings, based on a six-month campaign by the 'Spotlight' investigative team, showed that hundreds of children in Boston had been abused by Catholic priests and that this horrific pattern of behaviour had been known - and ignored - by the Catholic...2016-02-287h 48