Best Susannah Steers Podcasts (2024)

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Conversations About Decolonization, Episode 10 / w Red Stone Snake Woman 1:21:38

2y ago1:21:38

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Susannah and Gillian get back to their roots with an in-depth conversation with Traditional Knowledge Keeper Red Stone Snake Woman, Jenny Sawanohk. Jenny does not shy away from telling it like it is about Truth and Reconciliation, decolonization, land back and the 8th Fire Prophesy. https://www.redstonesnakewoman.ca/ https://fncaringsociety.com/7-f…

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Conversations About Decolonization, Episode 9 / Urban Indigeneity, Social Movements & Art 55:50

2y ago55:50

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In this episode we talk about the final three modules of the Indigenous Canada course including Indigenous in the City, Social Movements and Indigenous Art. Wet’suwet’en: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_Canadian_pipeline_and_railway_protests @hesquiaht Carol Anne Hilton, MBA @helen_knott Helen Knott @KimTallBear Kim TallBear @DecolonizeWealth @Q…

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Conversations About Decolonization, Episode 8 / Indigenous Women 30:57

2y ago30:57

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This conversation delves into the lives of Indigenous Girls, Women and Genderful People whose community status, societal roles and responsibilities have been irrevocably changed due to the heteronormative, patriarchal, and misogynist influence of colonial settler culture. https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Genderful https://www.forbes.…

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Conversations About Decolonization, Episode 7/ Sovereign Lands 42:34

2y ago42:34

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In this episode of our ongoing journey to learn more about the Indigenous experience of life in Canada, we explore what Indigenous relationship to the land really means. It's a whole lot more than finding a dot on a map! We're referencing Module 8 in the Indigenous Canada Course. From Indigenous worldview to Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) t…

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Conversations About Decolonization: Episode 6 / Red Power 35:14

2y ago35:14

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By the 1970's and 80's, whether settler Canada understood it or not, the reality was that generations of Indigenous people had attended and/or been scarred by the residential school system. Traditional gender roles and ways of life had been flipped on their heads. As more indigenous folks moved into urban areas, they were bumping up against Canada'…

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Conversations About Decolonization: Episode 5 / The Modern Indian 27:56

2y ago27:56

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This weeks episode centers around the events that bring the Indigenous people from the late 1800's into the modern time. The focus includes economic enterprises that the Indigenous people could engage in, the movement from the reservation to the cities and factors that pushed and pulled people off the reservations. Inherent here are conversations a…

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Conversations Aboout Decolonization: Episode 4 / Residential Schools 37:42

2y ago37:42

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The story of Indian Residential Schools is one of the darkest chapters in Canadian History. Join us as we talk through the reality of Residential School: it's impacts on the children, parents, survivors and communities. This will give the background for what trauma experts are realizing is a pervasive influence on the health of the Indigenous peopl…

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Conversations About Decolonization, Episode 3 / Legal Traditions 28:05

2y ago28:05

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Come with us as we delve into Week 4 of the Indigenous Canada Course all about Legal Traditions. We will cover how Colonial ideas of law are different than Indigenous legal traditions, and how settlers utilized Colonial law to disrupt Indigenous cultural traditions of justice, systems of government, and trade. Find the Indigenous Canada Course: Ind…

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Conversations About Decolonization, Episode 2 / Treaties 28:05

2y ago28:05

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Susannah and Gillian cover week 3 of the Indigenous Canada course. This module covers the history of the treaty process in Canada from the Peace and Friendship Treaties all the way through the Modern Treaties. It is shown that the two sovereign nations involved in the treaties viewed the process of negotiation, and the content of each treaty very d…

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Conversations About Decolonization, Episode 1 / Indigenous Worldview & The Fur Trade 42:48

2+ y ago42:48

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We're diving into learning about Indigenous History and Culture in Canada with the Indigenous Canada course, developed by the University of Alberta, Faculty of Native Studies. This week we cover a summary of what we learned in Weeks 1 and 2 of the course. We gain a better understanding of Indigenous Worldview and the events of the Fur Trade. These …

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Season 5 Teaser: Conversations About Decolonization 18:03

2+ y ago18:03

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Season 5 of the Small Conversations for a Better World Podcast is coming up in January 2022! This season, we're doing something a little different. We're dedicating this entire season to conversations about decolonization. And we want you to join us! Here's the plan: Hosts Gillian McCormick and Susannah Steers are currently completing the Indigenou…

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Strength Training and The Menstrual Cycle w/ Amy Bowe 54:41

2+ y ago54:41

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These days, there is more and more evidence to suggest that strength training is beneficial for women of all ages. For a lot of women, that has meant going to the gym and training in exactly the same way a man does. But what if the variable and changing hormone levels in a woman's body affect performance in ways we have not fully accounted for? Wha…

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Housing the Homeless w Sandra Vasquez 1:07:38

2+ y ago1:07:38

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With all the election campaigning in Canada in recent weeks, we've heard a lot about affordable housing. What does that really mean for some of the more vulnerable people in our community? In this week's episode, we get down to the nitty-gritty of housing and homelessness in BC. With her vast experience in different countries, Sandra gives us a sen…

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The State of Menopause w/ Dr. Dedeshya Holowenko - Part 2 40:31

2+ y ago40:31

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Joins us for Part 2 of this eye-opening conversation with Dr. Dedeshya Holowenko about menopause. In this episode we discuss the Women's Health Initiative in the early 2000's and how it derailed the treatment of menopause for a generation of women and their healthcare providers. Learn what current research shows about different treatments and what …

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The State of Menopause w/ Dr. Dedeshya Holowenko - Part 1 42:22

2+ y ago42:22

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Menopause. Traditionally, menopause has been something we don't really talk about. It has been something that women have had to deal with quietly and often on their own. Today - we're going to TALK about it! Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Dedeshya Holowenko, a family physician with a special interest in women's health. We dig into…

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Health for Seniors in BC w/ Isobel Mackenzie 1:03:20

2+ y ago1:03:20

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Seniors in British Columbia face a range of challenges, from healthcare to housing, finances and personal supports. The Covid19 pandemic exposed many of the ways that we need to think and act differently to better support our seniors in the later stages of their lives. Isobel Mackenzie, BC's Seniors' Advocate, joined us for a wide-ranging conversat…

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Big Data w/ Dr. Maya Gislason 51:08

2+ y ago51:08

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Data is, by definition, the facts, statistics and information we gather for research and analysis. In our digital age, data is being produced, analyzed and used in volumes and ways that are difficult to imagine. Among other things, data is the stuff that health and public policies are made of; the information that often decides where the money goes…

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A Conversation About Trauma w/ Tyler Milley, Part 2 32:32

3y ago32:32

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Trigger Warning: In this episode, we discuss mature themes, including issues of violence, indigenous traumas and more. Please consider whether this conversation is appropriate for you and/or others in your environs before pressing play. This episode is Part 2 of our in-depth conversation about trauma with Registered Clinical Counsellor, Tyler Mille…

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A Conversation About Trauma w/ Tyler Milley, Part 1 44:54

3y ago44:54

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Trigger Warning: In this episode, we discuss mature themes, including issues of violence, indigenous traumas and more. Please consider whether this conversation is appropriate for you and/or others in your environs before pressing play. Trauma can be acute. Trauma can be chronic. Trauma is always overwhelming. In today's episode, we're digging into…

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Lost Immunity / w Daniel Kalla 55:24

3y ago55:24

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Lost Immunity is the latest explosive thriller from international bestselling author and physician Daniel Kalla. In a story with some uncomfortable parallels to the Covid19 pandemic, an experimental vaccine is deployed to battle a lethal outbreak - until patients start dying of unknown causes. Are the deaths due to bad science, or is there somethin…

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Food Security: A Social Justice Issue w/ Dr. Tammara Soma 52:24

3y ago52:24

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When was the last time you thought about the food you eat - beyond "what's for dinner?" In this our final episode of Season 3, we have a HUGE conversation about food systems and food security with Dr. Tammara Soma, Assistant Professor in the School of Resource Management at Simon Fraser University. We dig deep into food systems, food waste, food se…

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Inside Search and Rescue w/ Dave Steers 56:24

3y ago56:24

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Do you love to play outside? How much do you know about the skilled volunteers who jump into action to help when things go south for us in the wilderness? Part outdoor adventurers, part community-minded volunteers, Search and Rescue members offer an extra layer of safety for anyone exploring the outdoors in beautiful BC. Join us for a conversation …

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Kangaroo Care w/ Alix Woldring & Sarah Coutts 1:00:06

3y ago1:00:06

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A conversation about the readiness of British Columbia NICU's to employ a model of care imported from Columbia called Kangaroo Care with the project coordinator and an Independent Consultant working for Perinatal Services. BIO: Sarah Coutts - Independent Consultant, Kangaroo Care Project Sarah is a lactation consultant, neonatal nurse and the mothe…

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Concussion & Optometry w/ Dr. Coralee Mueller 1:01:40

3y ago1:01:40

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Concussion is a confusing, somewhat misunderstood diagnosis that impacts many individuals every day. We have an in-depth conversation about Concussion, to discuss what it is, what happens to individuals who have one and what kinds of things help to cure concussion. One intervention that can really make a difference for those who suffer concussion i…

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Homeless Youth & Bootcamps for Change w/ Katie Heggtveit 55:25

3y ago55:25

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Homelessness is a pervasive and growing problem in Canada. It is both a cause and a consequence of many serious problems around a person's health and wellbeing. When homelessness strikes for our youth, those problems can be amplified exponentially, and can have impacts that last a lifetime. Katie Heggtveit is the Founder and Director of Impact, Boo…

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The Truth About Endometriosis w/ Jill Mueller, PT 48:03

3+ y ago48:03

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Endometriosis is a diagnosis that many women in Canada and globally struggle with. It can take many years to be diagnosed, leads to serious health issues and creates significant economic impacts. Endometriosis is present in 50% of women with infertility and often results in chronic pain. There are many myths and much misinformation about endometrio…

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The Social Determinants of Health w/ Kristy Kerr 50:35

3+ y ago50:35

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We may not always connect the dots, but our social environment has a massive impact on our health and wellbeing. Social Determinants of Health involve a list of things that are proven to directly influence health outcomes. They include sex, gender identity, race, the level of education of your parents and of yourself, where you live, how much money…

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The RCMP & Defunding the Police w/ Jennifer Strachan 1:02:50

3+ y ago1:02:50

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Last year on the podcast, we learned that health and security are a lot more closely linked than we ever imagined. The Covid19 pandemic amplified that fact exponentially. We realized that we had some big questions about systemic racism, misogyny and intolerance in Canadian policing. We also wanted a better understanding what it might actually mean …

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Intro To Season 3 15:29

3+ y ago15:29

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The Small Conversations for a Better World Podcast is officially one year old! And on January 1st, 2021, we're launching our third season. We can't wait! With a global pandemic as a backdrop, 2020 was a rollercoaster ride on an epic scale. The interconnectedness of things became even more apparent. Cracks in the foundation were revealed, and we rea…

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Embodiment: Moving Beyond Mindfulness / Mark Walsh 53:01

3+ y ago53:01

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Discover The Embodiment Conference, a 10 day, free, online conference about all things Embodiment. We talk to Mr. Embodiment himself, the charismatic Mark Walsh about what it is and why the people and the planet need this more than ever right now. Mark's Bio: I’m Mr Embodiment! 😉 I run the Embodiment Conference, wrote the embodiment book, and make …

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Debunking Desire / Dr. Lori Brotto 57:43

3+ y ago57:43

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In this final interview of Season 2 we dive deep with the always gracious, Dr. Lori Brotto, because sometimes, we have to talk about having better sex. Solutions for women with low sexual desire are few and far between. Unlike men, the 'little pink pill' is not a game-changer. Dr. Brotto has spent her career investigating ways to help women achieve…

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End of Life & Other Stories / Dr. Sally Thorne 50:55

3+ y ago50:55

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Dr. Sally Thorne is a Professor of Nursing at the University of British Columbia and a researcher who conducts qualitative studies into how patients and families experience and manage chronic and life limiting conditions. She also studies end of life care, including the complexities surrounding medical assistance in dying, and the complex conversat…

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Science vs. Story / Lissanthea Taylor 1:01:09

3+ y ago1:01:09

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When and where does someone's personal health story and science meet? How can a clinician listen deeply to hear between the words used in the telling of the story? Why would a patient wish to have a health practitioner use Narrative Medicine skills in their patient interactions? Lissanthea is a fascinating combo of Physiotherapist and Entrepreneur …

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Food As Medicine / Dr. Leslie Wicholas 59:15

3+ y ago59:15

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In navigating her own way through a severe chronic pain condition, Dr. Leslie Wicholas experienced for herself the role of inflammation in both pain and mood disorders. She is now at the fore in the burgeoning field of Nutritional Psychiatry. Join us as we dive into the many ways that inflammation and microbiome affect mood, pain and health. Diet i…

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Divine Diversity / Michele Fogal & Caroline Wedderspoon 59:58

3+ y ago59:58

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Diversity and inclusive schools, companies and communities are key as 1/3 of our youth identify as not-heterosexual. Divine Diversity joins us to discuss privilege, pronouns, gender, sexuality, and the current human rights revolution. Baby Boomers and Gen Z and beyond need to bridge the communication gap about gender and queerness so we can move fo…

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Medical Systems vs Wellness Systems / Paul Cramer, RMT 1:00:02

4y ago1:00:02

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The way we move is a tool for communication, how we embody our thoughts and emotions. Moving well is an art that takes time and involvement, requires learning and support. Our wellness can be profoundly affected by how well we move and yet practitioners who address movement are not adequately covered by our Medical System. So, perhaps we have conce…

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Health Inequity / Dr. Colleen Varcoe 57:31

4y ago57:31

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Dr. Colleen Varcoe realized that she could be non-biased in trauma research despite her personal history with trauma and since then has researched and championed the promotion of equity-oriented healthcare to provide cultural safety, harm reduction and trauma- and violence-informed care. Covid-19 has shown us all the ways that health inequity impac…

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The Last High / Dr. Daniel Kalla 57:14

4y ago57:14

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Dr. Daniel Kalla talks to us about why he wrote his 11th novel, The Last High, a Globe and Mail Best Spring Read choice. He gives us an intriguing look into the devastation this epidemic has caused in his chosen field of emergency medicine, the impacts of the pandemic and where change is desperately needed. BIO: Born, raised, and still residing in …

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Where Health and Security Meet / Candyce Kelshall 1:08:27

4y ago1:08:27

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Candyce Kelshall is using her organization, CASIS-Vancouver, to create a proactive model of disorder in the near long term. Why is this important and how does it relate to our COVID-19 global pandemic reality? About Candyce Kelshall Candyce Kelshall is a seasoned, in-theatre operational director and has worked extensively with militaries and advisi…

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COVID-19: What You Need to Know Today 38:30

4y ago38:30

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Special Episode In this time of a rapidly evolving global health situation we asked our physician guest, Dr. Dedeshya Holowenko, to give us some perspective of what’s really going on with COVID-19 and how best to respond today. About Dr. Dedeshya Holowenko Dr. Holowenko is a family physician with a special interest in Women’s Health. She has worked…

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Season 1 FINALE 15:16

4y ago15:16

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The Season One Finale of the Small Conversations for a Better World Podcast. We look back over the season, and talk about what we've learned, and where we're going next! Thanks to our fearless guests for jumping in whole-heartedly, to our tech team for working so hard to make us sound good and especially to you, for tuning in. Look for Season 2 sta…

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Mentoring Good Leaders: Candyce Kelshall 57:24

4y ago57:24

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Our world is demanding a different kind of leadership to solve complex problems. Join us for a conversation with Candyce Kelshall on her experiences with leadership, and how we can mentor effective leaders in a way that develops confidence, connection and empathy. About Candyce Kelshall Candyce Kelshall is a seasoned, in-theatre operational directo…

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Masculinity and Education: Brendan Kwiatkowski 1:01:40

4y ago1:01:40

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During this interview we meet with Brendan Kwiatkowski, local teacher turned international PhD Student, to talk about the research surrounding emotional issues in boys related to education. What is toxic or restrictive masculinity? How can we parent and teach boys in a way that supports healthy emotional development? Tune in and join the conversati…

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Health Promoting Urban Design: Dr. Emily Rugel 55:01

4y ago55:01

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Emily Rugel PhD speaks with us about smart city planning that includes natural spaces to not only enhance our mental health but to treat mental health disorders. About Dr. Emily Rugel: Emily Jessica Rugel recently received her doctorate from UBC's School of Population & Public Health, where her dissertation developed a comprehensive model of natura…

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Cannabis & Menopause: Andrea Dobbs 1:01:14

4y ago1:01:14

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Andrea Dobbs is the proprietor of the Village Bloomery, a cannabis retailer with a different vibe in Vancouver, BC. We have a candid conversation about her cannabis awakening while using CBD and THC to navigate her menopause symptoms, the history of the Village Bloomery and legalization of marijuana in Canada. About Andrea Dobbs Andrea has worked m…

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Recovery from Prostate Surgery: Sam Hughes, MScPT 1:09:03

4y ago1:09:03

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Sam Hughes talks to us about the importance of pelvic health for men and women, and dives deep into optimizing recovery after prostate cancer surgery. About Sam Hughes, MScPT Sam has been a physiotherapist for 12 years, and has worked with pelvic health for 10 years in public practice. In addition to her clinical work, she implemented the pelvic he…

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Occupational Therapy & Invisible Health Conditions: Karen Gilbert, OT 57:06

4+ y ago57:06

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Join us as we talk to Karen Gilbert, OT about Occupational Therapy, Invisible Health Conditions, and Brené Brown's research on vulnerability, courage, shame and worthiness. About Karen Gilbert Karen Gilbert is a Vancouver-based Occupational Therapist. She helps people juggling a busy life and an invisible health condition develop new strategies and…

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Breaking Down Barriers for Women Accessing Healthcare: Dr. Dedeshya Holowenko 57:06

4+ y ago57:06

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Dr. Dedeshya Holowenko speaks to us about challenges for physicians in delivering good health care to their women clients in B.C., Canada and globally due to the impact of the Women’s Health Initiative and differences in funding for Women’s Health application across provinces. She provides insight into how patients and practitioners can navigate th…

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Bugs, Drugs and Public Health: Dr. David Patrick 46:15

4+ y ago46:15

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Bugs, Drugs and Public Health: Dr. David Patrick In this inaugural episode of the podcast, join hosts Gillian McCormick and Susannah Steers for a small conversation with Dr. David Patrick; Executive Lead, BC Centre for Disease Control, and Professor, UBC School of Population and Public Health. We discuss antibiotic resistance, vaccinations, the fen…

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What, Why & Who 15:49

4+ y ago15:49

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Introducing the Small Conversations for a Better World Podcast. Your hosts Gillian McCormick and Susannah Steers bring you interviews with experts, thought-leaders and influencers to answer the question what is health. More than the absence of disease, health is influence by our connections, and communities and a whole host of factors not always ea…

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