Living Well

Led by Liz Coucean, multidisciplinary wellness practitioner, this grounding meditation is an ideal practice when experiencing periods of overthinking, stress and/ or anxiety. Through breath regulation and a mindful body scan, this meditation will help move awareness away from thoughts and into the body to encourage a felt sense of calmness and relaxation. This podcast is brought to you by the Well Being Collective @ Hart House. Learn more about how our work supports Indigenous, Black and Raci...

02-07

16:31

In this last episode of Season 1, Ezi bids goodbye to the podcast and shares her thoughts on the question so central to this show and her own work: What does it mean to live and be well?As with all things, Ezi does it her way, with a lovely little bonus as she says bye, for now.

04-21

07:38

Description:On Today’s Episode I have the great pleasure of introducing you to someone that I have known, loved, and respected for a very long time. Daeria Lawson is a health researcher and PhD student at McMaster University. On this episode Daeria and I chat about her research, good science, what it is, and its impact on health outcomes. She also offers her perspective on what it means to live and be well. Daeria is brilliant, effervescent in fact, and it’s my pleasure to present this c...

03-17

38:25

NAOMI JOHNSON: Naomi Johnson, Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) Bear clan from Six Nations, has worked in the arts for nearly fifteen years as a curator, arts administrator, professional artist, and community arts facilitator. Naomi served as Artistic Director for seven years and then as Co-Executive Director (2018) of the Woodland Cultural Centre, where she curated and programmed annual exhibitions and performance art events. In June 2019 Naomi accepted the position of Associate Director for ima...

03-10

01:27:09

*Special Host*Welcome to episode 6 of In Conversation. This Black History Month, I’m here to remind you that Black beauty is limitless. My name is Rebekah, and on this episode of In Conversation, I was joined by Alica Hall, Brittany Randell, and Matthew Progress who talk to us about Black aesthetics, cultures and creative means of expression and joy, specifically those drawn across the canvas of our bodies and the spaces around us. Brittany Randell IG:@HumbleBeeTattoohttps://www.bri...

02-24

47:17

On this week's episode I'm joined by Rebekah Robinson. Rebekah is a 4th year student at the University of Toronto and she's also the co-producer of this podcast. Rebekah will be hosting our Black History Month In Conversation episode and so I thought I'd take this opportunity to introduce her to you all. She's been a pleasure to work with and it's my immense joy to share her light, with you.

02-10

27:14

On this episode I'm joined by Factor-Inwentash School of Social Work alumna Jeahlisa Bridgeman as we explore what "care" is and how we can care for ourselves and others, particularly in these times. JEAHLISA BRIDGEMANJeahlisa Bridgeman is a Registered Social Worker who holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Toronto. Over the years, Jeahlisa has worked and volunteered in a variety of community settings. However, most of her recent experience has been within the healthcare ...

01-27

43:29

On this episode of In Conversation I’m joined Jela, Elvin, Jennifer, and Terry who talk to us about the communities that they work in and support and the special importance of community in these times. They give us a road map for care and an example of how to hold each other close. For Full Bios Visit: https://harthouse.ca/wellbeing JENNIFER LAU | IG: itsjenniferlau ELVIN J. VELASCO | IG: @elv.insight JELA TUBEI | IG: @jelatubeiTERRY GARDINER | Link Here

01-27

01:15:19

I love a good story. To me there’s nothing quite like one. The weaving together of words and emotions to create pictures that run through our minds, but also that course through veins as we feel the excitements and tensions of our stories’ characters. On this episode of In the House, Jenny Blackbird shares part of her story. She’ll talk about what it was like for her as an Indigenous person going to school in Toronto and encountering the many institutions that have been used to marg...

12-23

01:27:35

Dr. Amrita Ghai, Idil Farah, and Leslie Campbell move us beyond macronutrients and take us through a nourishing discussion about food and its connections to wellness. Click here for full bios. DR. AMRITA GHAIwww.drghai.comDr. Amrita Ghai, Ph.D., C.Psych. is a clinician, researcher and teacher. She completed her undergraduate degree at The University of Toronto in the Psychology Research Specialist Program (Hons. B.Sc., 2005, Victoria College) and earned her Masters and PhD in Clini...

12-23

01:05:08

On this episode we connect with Martin Phills, who is a pioneer in the Toronto wellness space and whose work in fitness, and wellness more broadly, spans a period of over 20 years. Martin shares his journey, exculpates on the structures within the industry, and talks about the impact of Covid-19 on the fitness industry. Martin also offers encouraging words for Racialized people in fitness on how to keep going and growing. With Martin, every movement counts and everyone has a place. Check it o...

12-17

51:54

From sign language to box squats. From rivers to laughter rippling across vocal chords movement is integral to life. In this episode we explore movement and its connection to wellness. Which bodies are welcome in movement spaces? Who gets to be called an athlete? What’s the connection between movement and race? Professor Janelle Joseph, Jahmeek Murray Taylor, Shanèl Dear, and Melissa Doldron take us on a journey of exploring the many ways in which we move. DR. JANELLE JOSEPHDr. Jan...

12-17

01:00:01

In this conversation, we’ll explore what it means to live in be well as racialized people in the face of a socially unwell world. Exploring questions of Indigeneity, of Motherhood, and of colonial realities, Erica Violet Lee, Marycarmen Lara-Villaneuva, and Tony Luong share their thoughts and research with us as we go in search of radical possibilities to recover Lands and freedoms that have been stolen. ERICA VIOLET LEETwitter and Instagram: @EricaVioletLee Erica Violet Lee is a Cree wr...

12-09

01:11:39

In this Episode Dr. Jeffrey Ansloos, Suying Hugh, Dr. Josiah Osagie, and Melissa Fernandes help us explore the nuances of mental health and well being while honouring the contributions of Black, Indigenous, and Racialized people to the field and to the realization of well being more broadly. MELISSA FERNANDESMelissa Fernandes is a racialized settler on Turtle Island and an experienced student affairs professional with almost ten years of experience working across three post-secondary institut...

11-24

01:11:23

On this Episode I'm joined by Olivia Allen who is the Membership Services and Recreation Program Facilitator at Hart House . Olivia is also a trained Art Therapist. Olivia Allen is a program facilitator working in recreation and wellness. She aims to create impactful and engaging programming that reflects the diverse University community. Olivia has developed adaptive programming for both youth and adults to provide opportunities to engage and participate in physical activity. Olivia has...