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Be Well at USask
by Be Well at Usask
‘Be Well at USask’ is a podcast for all members of the University of Saskatchewan community. Each week, members of the USask community will share ideas and provide guidance on how we can be well in all aspects of our lives — mind, body and life. It will also highlight campus initiatives and resources designed to engage and support you.
Episodes
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Episode 25: A Conversation about Grief and Loss
In the final episode of Season 1 of ‘Be Well at USASK’, Peter talks to Lisa Greig who is a social worker and works as an outreach coordinator in the Student Affairs and Outreach team at the University. They have a frank conversation about bereavement, grief and loss. They explore the five stages…
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Special Episode - We're all part of the solution: Sexual Violence Prevention and Response
In this episode of ‘Be Well at USASK’, guest host Tracy Spencer talks to Tasnim Jaisee, the coordinator of the USSU Women’s Centre, and Brittany Thiessen, a graduate student researching sexual violence prevention and interventions. They discuss #metoo movement and its impact, the prevalence of...
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Episode 24: Global Sustainability versus Human Nature
In this episode of ‘Be Well at USASK’, Peter talks to Matt Wolsfeld, the Community Engagement Coordinator in the Office of Sustainability at the University of Saskatchewan. They discuss our responsibility for safeguarding the planet, and why human nature makes this so challenging. They also…
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Episode 23: Gratitude is the best medicine
In this episode of ‘Be Well at USASK’, Peter talks to Pam Komonoski who is the Nurse Practitioner at the Student Wellness Centre and has been serving students at the University for over 30 years. They discuss the changing health needs of students in the post-secondary environment and the way this...
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Episode 22: Making the most of the Employee and Family Assistance Program
In this episode of ‘Be Well at USASK’, Peter talks to Jonathan Winston, the Vice-President of ComPsych, which is the University of Saskatchewan partner organization delivering the GuidanceResources Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP). They talk about the EFAP provided by ComPsych in...
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Episode 21: Nature and Wellness
In this episode of ‘Be Well at USASK’, Peter talks to Ken MacLeod who is a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist providing care at the Student Wellness Centre. They explore the value of re-connecting with nature for greater health and well-being. The Student Wellness Centre is a primary...
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Episode 20: 'Conversations towards Anti-Racism'
In this episode of ‘Be Well at USASK’, Peter talks to Heaven Berhe, the President of the African Students Association at the University. They discuss racism and how we can have uncomfortable and important conversations in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement. USASK African Students...
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Episode 18: ‘Reaching out with Music’
In this episode of ‘Be Well at USASK’, Peter talks to Garry Gable who has been an Associate Professor in the Department of Music for over 25 years. They explore how the COVID-19 situation has affected the creative industries and those that work within them. They also discuss mental health and the...
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Episode 17: ‘Keeping ourselves and one another safe and healthy’
In this episode of ‘Be Well at USASK’, Peter talks to Dr. John Matic, the Senior Physician at the USASK Student Wellness Centre. They discuss the medical response to COVID-19, the potential for a second wave as the province begins to re-open, and ways in which we can continue to be mindful about...
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Pride Month Special Episode: ‘From Stonewall to Pride: Queer Visibility, Diversity and Community’
In this special episode, Jocelyn talks to Dr. Simonne Horwitz, Associate Professor of African and Medical History in the Department of History. Simonne is also the Co-Chair of the Provost’s Committee on Gender and Sexuality. They discuss the significance of Pride, what it means to Simonne and the...
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Pride Month Special Episode: A supportive and inclusive workplace
In this episode of ‘Be Well at USASK’, Jocelyn Orb talks to Cheryl Carver, Associate Vice-President, People and Resources at the University of Saskatchewan. They discuss the significance of pride and what it means to Cheryl. They also explore challenges that still exist for LGBTQ2S+ members of…
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Pride Month Special Episode: Passion for Pride
In this episode of ‘Be Well at USASK’, Jocelyn Orb talks to Jory McKay, VP of Student Affairs at the USSU. Jory is also a past Pride Centre coordinator. They discuss challenges for LGBTQ2S+ students face, the supports available and how awareness has been increased in recent years. They also…
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Episode 16: Career planning in a crisis
In this episode of ‘Be Well at USASK’, Peter talks to Kim Matheson and Brock Egeto from the USASK Student Employment and Career Centre (SECC). They explore career options for students graduating this summer as well as employment options for students whose summer plans may have changed…
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Episode 15: Transitioning to remote learning
In this episode of ‘Be Well at USASK’, Peter talks to Liv Marken and Jill McMillan who are Learning specialists at Student Learning Services. They discuss how students can succeed academically, especially during the transition to remote learning, and the ways in which Student Learning Services…
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Special Episode: U-Start: How to Thrive at University
In this special episode as part of U-Start, Dr. Nancy Turner (USASK Director of Teaching and Learning Enhancement) joins Peter Hedley (Director of Student Affairs and Services) for a conversation about ‘How to Thrive at University’ They explore all areas of the university experience, from the...
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Special Episode: A Convocation like no other: A Conversation with Dr. Patti McDougall
This week marks Convocation for thousands of graduating students at the University of Saskatchewan. This is always such a joyful time of celebration for our students and their loved ones. But the experience for the Class of 2020 will obviously be very different. In this special episode, Peter…
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Episode 13: Radical self-care
In this episode of ‘Be Well at USASK’, as part of our series focusing on mental health during Mental Health Week, Peter talks to Terri Peterson, a counsellor and practice leader for the counselling team of the USASK Student Wellness Centre. They explore self-compassion, healthy relationships, and...
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Episode 12c: A self-compassion meditation
Dr. Anita Chakravarti shares three short guided meditations Share your thoughts and ideas with the ‘Be Well at USASK’ podcast team at: [email protected]
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Episode 12b: A breathing exercise
Dr. Anita Chakravarti shares three short guided meditations Share your thoughts and ideas with the ‘Be Well at USASK’ podcast team at: [email protected]
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Episode 12a: A body scan
Dr. Anita Chakravarti shares three short guided meditations Share your thoughts and ideas with the ‘Be Well at USASK’ podcast team at: [email protected]
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Episode 12: Mindfulness in a storm
In this episode of ‘Be Well at USASK’, as part of our series focusing on mental health during Mental Health Week, Peter talks to Dr. Anita Chakravarti, Professor of Anesthesiology for over 30 years at the USASK College of Medicine, about mindfulness and resiliency during this period of…
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Episode 11: "Hey all you cool dogs and puppies"
In this episode of ‘Be Well at USASK’, as part of our series focusing on mental health during Mental Health Week, Peter talks to Alexandria Pavelich and Holly McKenzie about the USASK PAWS Your Stress Therapy Dog Program. They discuss how mental health and well-being is supported through their...
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Episode 10: Ramadan together apart
In this episode of ‘Be Well at USASK’, Peter talks to Fatima Coovadia, the Sunni Muslim Faith Leader at the University. They discuss how the COVID-19 situation has changed the lives of Muslims especially during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, and the importance of students staying connected to...
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Episode 9: Mindful substance use
In this episode of ‘Be Well at USASK’, as part of our series focusing on mental health during Mental Health Week, Peter talks to Evan King, a registered social worker providing mental health support at the USASK Student Wellness Centre. They explore concerns about how substance use seems to have...
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Episode 8: Students helping students
In this episode of ‘Be Well at USASK’, as part of our series focusing on mental health during Mental Health Week, Peter talks to Elizabeth Waslen and Evan Seebach who are student coordinators for the USASK Peer Health program, which is part of the Student Wellness Centre. They discuss what the…
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Episode 7: Connecting with kindness and compassion
In this episode of ‘Be Well at USASK’, as part of our series focusing on mental health during Mental Health Week, Peter talks to Dr. Alana Holt, the lead psychiatrist for the USASK Student Wellness Centre. They discuss how the current COVID situation is affecting mental health in broad terms, and...
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Episode 4: Taking things moment by moment
In this episode of ‘Be Well at USASK’, Peter talks to Jennifer Drennan (Director of Programs and Operations at the College of Graduate and Post-doctoral Studies (CGPS)) at the University of Saskatchewan. They discuss how the COVID-19 situation is affecting graduate students, the challenges they…
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Episode 3: Virtual Reality
In this episode of ‘Be Well at USASK’, Peter talks to Jocelyn Orb (Manager of the USASK Student Wellness Centre). They discuss how the COVID-19 situation has changed the way in which services at the Student Wellness Centre are delivered for students (now all virtual); and what observations the…
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Episode 5: We’re all in this together
In this episode of ‘Be Well at USASK’, Peter talks to Chloe Corcoran, Student Advisor in Assistive Technology with Access and Equity Services at the University. They discuss the supports available to students registered with AES as well as questions of accessibility and equity in post-secondary...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
‘Be Well at USask’ is a podcast for all members of the University of Saskatchewan community. Each week, members of the USask community will share ideas and provide guidance on how we can be well in all aspects of our lives — mind, body and life. It will also highlight campus initiatives and resources designed to engage and support you.
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