Lots of discussion about our environment. Sammy and John talk about living in harmony with our planet, including Sammy’s experience as a volunteer with the Pachamama Alliance. Tova Davidson from Sustainable Waterloo Region explains how the social enterprise helps businesses to measure their carbon footprint and find ways to reduce it. It’s a good week for Cameron, where teamwork makes the dream work. Gotta love gardening as an enjoyable way to move that body. On his run, John thought about trade-offs and how it’s hard to get the pendulum back to the betters side at times. An article about looking at art and mental wellness makes Sheila and John feel vindicated about a theory.

John and Sammy explore concepts like “Nirvana” and work-life balance. In Part 2 of his interview in the area of mental wellness, Michael Herman describes stigma on different levels – societal and self-stigma. He has insights about working to eliminate stigma, so that people who experience mental illness can stop stigmatizing themselves, realize they deserve help, then get that help and start to get better. The Show Notes are loaded with insightful quotes by Michael. Cameron used a technique to spark creativity. On move that body, we talk about four simple rules for healthy eating. John wonders whether people who say they’re smart are smart? On Flipside, Sheila explains why she doesn’t believe it’s selfish to work on wellness and is concerned that many people do, which means they don’t work on wellness.

Julie and John appreciate that “They are all perfect”. The expanding minds interview is in the area of Mental Wellness. Established lawyer Michael Herman talks about mental illness, the stigma he imposed on himself, moving past it and finding a way forward. Cameron talks to his friend Zach Gerber of Skytrack Studio about adapting on the fly during a recording session. Moving that body can be fun. It doesn’t need to be a chore. John’s running popup is about seeing the journey, instead of a destination. On Flipside, we talk about adding life to days, rather than days to life.

In a discussion of a quote about victors writing history, Sammy and John wonder why we’re not taught about indigenous residential schools in their history classes. It’s part 2 of the parkrun interview. We learn more about this amazing wellness and community event that happens all around the world every Saturday morning. Can you imagine Cameron as evil, or as a scary spider? We move those bodies like hunters and gatherers – at least we should. John’s breakthrough was unlocked through physicality. On Flipside, who’s the doer and who’s the thinker?

Sammy and John talk about keeping an eye on your state of mind. Part 1 of our interview of Julia and Jonathan, who helped bring parkrun to our local venue. Cameron described an unusual recording studio session. Julie loves walking and noticed that it leads to great conversations. John talks about a somewhat embarrassing running situation that worked out in the end. The dance balance / life balance analogy.

It’s part 1 of Sheila’s interview of Sammy. We introduce the thinking behind our spiritual wellness interviews and meet Rev. Michiko Bown-Kai of the United Church of Canada. They describe fasting, food and a connection with spirituality. Cameron described an unusual recording studio session. Sheila and Sammy both enjoy Yoga. John explains why he doesn’t see wellness as a zero sum game. On Flipside of the Coin, we find out that parents are good actors.

A few segments address the area of Ecomonic Wellness today. Sammy talks about an uncomfortable relationship with money and finances. Guest Jill Melanson tells us what lenders are looking for when we apply for a mortgage on a house. Cameron recounts a fun song-writing retreat with his rock band. Sammy and John talk about enjoying physicality on more than one level. John sees podcast episodes as brush strokes, creating a painting. On Flipside of the Coin, we express surprise that an Eastern spiritualist suggested that we accumulate money.

We complete our interview of Scott Williams of Spectrum, in the area of social wellness. Scott talks about terms and concepts in the 2SLGBTQ+ space, and expanding our way of describing human experience. We meet co-host Julie Wilson. Cameron took a trip to Colorado to catch up with friends. John and Sheila talk about their go-to Move That Body. John talks about the anxiety he faces in sharing his story publicly, then he talks with Sheila about their annoying tendencies revealed by podcasting.

We interview Scott Williams of Spectrum (Waterloo Region’s Rainbow Community Space), in the area of social wellness. Scott talks about terms and concepts in the 2SLGBTQ+ space, including gender and getting comfortable with grey areas.⁠ We talk about the Arts, as important to wellness. Cameron tells us about song “Do You Right”, by Rock Band Shy Harry, which is heating up airwaves in the U.K. Sheila and Sammy share a love of dance. John explores his theory of achieving balance by recognizing trade-offs he makes between different areas of wellness, then making informed decisions about them.

Part 2 of our interview of lawyer Beth Beattie, in the area of Mental Wellness. Beth lives and works with bipolar disorder. She felt freed after revealing her situation at work. Sammy and John talk about masks we wear on What’s On Your Mind, then core and strength training on Move That Body. Cameron talks about how he practices. Sheila and John remember how budgeting got them through when the kids were young.

Our debut show. We’re up and running! We introduce ourselves and interview lawyer Beth Beattie in the area of Mental Wellness. Beth lives with bipolar disease. She overcame stereotypes and misconceptions. She works to eliminate stigma associated with mental health issues. Sammy and John talk about toxic positivity compared to genuine optimism, and later about how great it feels when regular exercise puts them in the groove. Cameron introduces the Adventures of the Starving Artist. Sheila and John say how they met.

Lots of introductions in advance of our February 1, 2022 launch. Learn about our origins, our team, our show format and how to connect with us.