In this episode, Maddy and Liv are joined by Michelle, a successful Registered Nurse. Michelle shares her nursing journey disclosing the reasoning behind her career choice, and the many lessons that she has learned in her 20 years of working in healthcare. Ranging from discussing how the pandemic has affected healthcare to how compassion plays an important role in the medical field, this is an episode you do not want to miss!

In this episode, we are joined by Madison Robertson, a current research fellow and PhD Student in Health Quality here at Queen’s University. Her current research seeks to understand the feelings of depression and loneliness for spouses who have been separated due to admission into long-term care. In this episode, we talk more about loneliness, the impact of COVID-19, and the lessons we can learn as students about overall mental health. We hope you enjoy!

In this episode, we are joined by the Co-Directors for QHO 2021/22 – Isabelle Strang and Emma Schotanus. Isabelle and Emma have both been on QHO for several years, and we are so excited to see everything they accomplish this year. They discuss why they joined QHO, their goals for this year, and how the pandemic has changed the way QHO operates. We hope you enjoy!

In this episode, Kate is joined by Jackie Bastianon and Georgia Fox, the co-founders of PlantEd Project.   Jackie and Georgia are entrepreneurs, community organizers, foodies, and climate justice activists. Kate discusses with Jackie and Georgia the link between the environment and the food industry, the benefits of plant-based diets and how we can all incorporate more plants into our everyday lives. Check out PlantEd Project on Instagram @planted.project and/or go to their website https://www.plantedproject.com/

Today we are joined by Dr. Karen Lawford, an Aboriginal midwife (Namegosibiing, Lac Seul First Nation, Treaty 3), Assistant Professor in Gender Studies and researcher for Indigenous Peoples with a particular focus on the provision of maternity care for those who live on reserve. Today we spoke about historical and contemporary colonialism, intergenerational trauma, barriers of health and empowerment.

On this episode we are joined by Dr. Chris McGlory. Chris is a former rugby player from the UK who has developed a passion for research of the cellular and molecular mechanisms underpinning the adaptive response of the skeletal muscle to nutrition, exercise training, and immobilization. Today we discuss the importance of finding balance in nutrition and physical activity, importance of micronutrients, effects of diets such as ketogenic and veganism, and protein homeostasis. To connect with Chris you can email him at [email protected] 

In this episode, Rosie is joined by Alex Jones, a personal trainer with the Athletics and Recreation Centre at Queen’s and currently in her Master’s of physiotherapy. Alex and Rosie chat about the importance of physical activity, the long-term effects of being sedentary, why it is important to build habits at a young age and how to keep yourself accountable. Since the episode has been recorded, some of the measures at the Queen’s ARC have changed. You can find the up to date measures and exercise options here: https://rec.gogaelsgo.com

This is the second episode of the two-part mini-series on mental health. In this episode, Kate is joined by Peter Mendolia and Prishni Seyone, the Head Manager and Marketing Manager, respectively, of the Peer Support Centre (PSC) at Queen’s University. Peter and Prishni share their experiences with the PSC, what mental health means to them and how we can support our own mental health as well as those around us. Peter also shares a ton of mental health resources that we have linked below. Enjoy. PSC: http://amspeersupport.com/ Empower Me: https://www.queensu.ca/studentwellness/empower-me TAO: https://www.queensu.ca/studentwellness/tao Student Wellness Services (Queen’s): https://www.queensu.ca/studentwellness/mental-health Good2Talk: https://good2talk.ca/ Talk: https://www.telephoneaidlinekingston.com/

This is the first episode in a two-part mini-series on mental health. In this episode, Kate is joined by Theresa Straathof, an occupational therapist with 30 years of experience in the field of mental health. Theresa is the co-author of the book: Coping Strategies to Promote Occupational Engagement and Recovery, a program manual to provide training in resilience, recovery, and health routines. (https://www.caot.ca/client/product2/513/item.html) *Trigger Warning* : Today’s episode covers sensitive topics including suicide. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call the Canada Suicide Prevention Service at 1-833-456-4566 (24/7) or text 45645 (4 PM – 12 AM ET). You are not alone. https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/

*CONTENT WARNING* This podcast includes health conversations with topics surrounding porn, masturbation, & consent in the context of healthy & unhealthy sexual relationships. Listeners under 18 years old must use discretion. In episode 5, Rosie chats with sexual health researcher and clinical psychologist, Caroline Pukall, about indicators of an unhealthy relationship, healthy communication, consent and resources for students with sexual health questions. Later, Public Relations Intern Kristen Di Santo interviews past peer educator Katrina, on her experience facilitating health discussions in Belize.