YAC Yarns
YAC Yarns
The CDHB Youth Advisory Council Members
YAC Yarns is an informative show that aims to educate and bring awareness to all things youth health, brought to you by the CDHB Youth Advisory Council. Each episode will highlight a youth health topic and get all your questions answered by our friendly health professionals.
YAC Yarns- Jess Brien from That's So Chronic on her Multiple Sclerosis journey, podcast, and living life with a health condition
Chelsea and Dakota chat to Jess Brien, host of the weekly podcast That's So Chronic about her Multiple Sclerosis journey, being deemed a "medical mystery", and navigating life with a health condition. Check out Jess's podcast That's So Chronic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KfSmk5TuFIPUQzOfwLWqO?si=4747badb070f4190 or follow her on Instagram: @thatssochronic and TikTok: thatssochronic
Feb 18, 2022
51 min
YAC Yarns- EP 8. Nicola Scott from Canterbury District Health Board on youth health
Chelsea & Dakota chat to Nicki Scott, a charge nurse manager from Canterbury District Health Board on all things youth health including tips & tricks for navigating the health system as young people & how to look after your wellbeing.
Feb 4, 2022
40 min
YAC Yarns- Ep. 7 Letitia Harding on the safety of vaping and e-cigarettes and spine health with Dr Matthew Wild and Dr Alex Skjervheim Wild
For more information on vaping and e-cigarettes from a credible source check out: www.asthmafoundation.org.nz/your-health/e-cigarettes-and-vaping. For more information on Connect Chiropractic visit their website: https://connectchiro.co.nz/about-us/meet-us/
Jan 28, 2022
51 min
YAC Yarns- Ep.6 Joanna Turner from Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ on what asthma is and how to manage it
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ advocates for New Zealanders with respiratory conditions through research, resources for health professionals and anyone dealing with a respiratory condition. https://www.asthmafoundation.org.nz/
Jan 21, 2022
44 min
YAC Yarns- Ep. 5 Clinical psychologist Julia Rucklidge on nutrition and  mental health
Julia Rucklidge share's her knowledge about how food and nutrition impact mental health. For more information on her work check out her Facebook page: www.facebook.com/mentalhealthandnutrition/
Jan 14, 2022
50 min
YAC Yarns- Ep. 4 Clinical psychologist Jacqui Maguire answers your questions on mental health
Clinical psychologist Jacqui Maguire answers questions on mental health. Check out Jacqui's website for more information on her podcast https://jacquimaguire.co.nz/
Jan 7, 2022
39 min
YAC Yarns - Ep. 3 Tayla from Endometriosis New Zealand
Check out Endometriosis New Zealand for information, resources, and free 30-minute information and support Endo Help sessions on a Monday afternoon and Thursday lunchtime. https://nzendo.org.nz/
Dec 17, 2021
36 min
YAC Yarns- Ep.2 Dame Sue Bagshaw and tips on working with young people in a health setting.
This week the YAC team are joined by Dame Sue Bagshaw who share what you should look for in a GP and what's happening with the new Youth Hub. Later in the episode Chelsea and Abbigail share tips on working with young people in a health setting.
Dec 10, 2021
56 min
YAC Yarns- Ep. 1 Sexual health with Family Planning and talking teeth with Dentist Helen Campbell
In this episode of YAC Yarns the team catches up with Akira and Alex from Family Planning and Dentist Helen Campbell answers all your questions about keeping teeth in tip-top shape.
Dec 3, 2021
50 min