Seasonal Depression can be debilitating. Forcing yourself to get out of bed and be a functioning member of society might feel impossible, but it does not have to. Join Richelle Gregg, a horticulturist, gardener, Nature lover, and SAD-sufferer, as she delves into the causes, symptoms, and treatments of the winter blues. She will be sharing the stories of people with SAD and interviewing experts in mental, physical, and spiritual health to help you discover how to live a full, energized life a ...
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Welcome, to SuperKind Kids! Join Teacher Katie and Leo on this podcast adventure where we explore the extraordinary power of kindness and its impact on the world. In each episode, we dive into heartwarming conversations with nonprofits, favorite authors, and other kids making a difference. But here's the exciting part – we're not just talking about kindness; we're inspiring action. Discover how your SuperKind Kids can engage in kid-friendly community service projects right from the comfort o ...
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9. Sharing Kindness One Cup at a Time with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation
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Send a message to Teacher Katie! Have you heard Alex's story and her mission of kindness? At just 4 years old she knew she wanted to help her doctors find a cure for cancer so that other kids didn't have to go through the battle. She started with a single lemonade stand. Others joined in and ultimately earned 1 million dollars together. Since then …
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8. Koala Kindy, Sneaky Snackers, and Replanting for the Future with Friends of the Koala
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Send a message to Teacher Katie! It's been a koala extravaganza with Team Kind Humans this month and it is continuing with another meaningful episode with Friends of the Koala. Listen in as Chloe, a koala rescuer, shares the inside scoop on what it's like to help koalas thrive and rejoin the wild. - Watch their koala documentary - Join the Joey Bud…
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7. Rescuing Koalas with Izzy Bee from Izzy's Koala World
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Send a message to Teacher Katie! Do you love koalas? This episode is packed with all the koala cuteness you can handle! Listen in as Izzy from the Netflix hit show Izzy's Koala World shares all about her life with these unique animals. Would you like to help the koalas AND meet Izzy? Join Izzy and Teacher Katie in a LIVE, interactive class where yo…
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6. The Incredible World of Plants with Richelle Gregg
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Send a message to Teacher Katie! Plants communicating with each other and telling time? What? You're not going to want to miss this episode with horticulturist and master gardener, Richelle Gregg. She's coming in hot with 5 amazing facts about plants you won't believe. Plus, you can grab your FREE nature scavenger hunt right here! Nature Scavenger …
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5. The Growing Kindness Project with Deanna Kitchen
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Send a message to Teacher Katie! Spring is finally here! Let's celebrate by learning all about this beautiful organization on a mission to spread kindness one stem at a time. The Growing Kindness Project supports gardeners and kind-hearted souls as they grow their own flowers to gift to members of their community. Want to be a part of this? Head to…
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Send a message to Teacher Katie! We've been having so much fun learning about eagles, let's learn some cool facts about other birds! Join wildlife biologist and bird enthusiast, Elissa Story, as she shares some fascinating information about our flying friends. Did you know you can be a citizen scientist from wherever you are? Help scientists gather…
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Send a message to Teacher Katie! In honor of Mr. Rogers' birthday, today is Won't You Be My Neighbor Day! Celebrate by doing something kind for your neighbors today. I have a special coloring page for you that you can print and color for your neighbors at teamkindhumans.com/superkind! There is also a quiz about Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood and a chance…
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Send a message to Teacher Katie! Tune in to SuperKind News with Roger! He's here to share some good news with us. What are his top three kindness stories of the week and which one is his favorite? Listen to find out! Want to help Friends of Big Bear Valley? Grab your free eagle guide at teamkindhumans.com/superkind! Want to dive deeper into eagles?…
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1. Friends of Big Bear Valley and an Entertaining Eagle Family
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Send a message to Teacher Katie! Hey SuperKind Superheroes! You're going to LOVE going behind-the-scenes of the Friends of Big Bear Valley Eagle Cam with this interview with Sandy Steers! Who are Jackie and Shadow? How long have they been nesting in Big Bear? What can YOU do to help them out? It's all covered in this oh-so-interesting episode! Grab…
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Send a message to Teacher Katie! Hey SuperKind Kids! Welcome to our podcast where kindness rules as the ultimate superpower! Get set for an awesome adventure as we talk with amazing nonprofits, chat with your favorite authors, and shine a spotlight on kids just like you making a big impact. But guess what? We're not just talking about kindness; we'…
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Jen the Health Coach: The Link Between Depression and Leaky Gut
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This week's Loving Note: "Love yourself like you're not waiting for someone else to do it." Leaky gut - picture microscopic food bits sneaking through the intestinal lining and putting your body on high alert. An immune response is created which causes inflammation that leads to complete dis-ease throughout your entire body, including the endocrine…
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The Power of Plants: We have a biological need to connect with nature
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Loving Note: When you can't find the sunshine, be the sunshine. Humanity has always been connected to nature. We have used it for food and shelter, medicine and religion, to time our daily tasks as well as our seasonal ones. This week Richelle talks about how we are genetically programmed to benefit from being in nature - both physically and mental…
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Banishing Bad Thoughts: A Self-Talk Session
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LOVING NOTE: Choose FAITH over fear. Richelle has been struggling to stay on the positive side of the fence lately. This week she talks through why she is feeling that way and learns a bit about herself in the process. Support the showBy Richelle Gregg
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Jen the Health Coach: You Are What You Eat - Introduction to Gut Health
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LOVING NOTE: Every dream fulfilled begins with a simple wish. Jenn: the Health Coach introduces us to the gut biome and its link to mental wellness. *****SIX THINGS TO NIX***** Along with removing yourself from TOXIC situations and distancing yourself from TOXIC people, keep an eye out for these joy-stealing ingredients in your daily meals, beverag…
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Cards and chocolates & flowers! Oh my! Find out the scientific evidence that shows why we should all get these gifts, not just on Valentine's Day, but on any day, for any reason! THIS WEEK'S LOVING NOTE: Life is a gift. Go ahead and unwrap it. Support the showBy Richelle Gregg
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Everything You Need to Know About "D" Sunshine Vitamin
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When we are exposed to UVB rays, the good cholesterol in our skin makes vitamin D, but a vitamin, by definition, comes from our diets. Wait...what? And aren't UVB rays bad for us? We take it to help with calcium absorption, but our bodies use it up in our cardiovascular and endocrine systems before the bones ever benefit from it. Confused yet? Join…
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The Depressing Reality of Procrastination (...Sorry It's Late)
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About 20% of the population are self-proclaimed procrastinators. Procrastination and depression go hand-in-hand. Find out why and learn ways to weaken the link between them. LOVING NOTE: The things that we love tell us who we are. *********** 10 STEPS TO OVERCOME PROCRASTINATION ********** 1) Create a list and prioritize it 2) Schedule tasks allowi…
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In this very special episode, Richelle talks about the Bell Let's Talk initiative to help Canadians talk about mental health issues She provides practical information for starting conversations about mental health, promoting recovery from mental illness, and encouraging healthy relationships with others. Due to personal experience, she understands …
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Battle the Blah's Using Self-Care Strategies
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There's no getting around it, Winter is here and we are all starting to feel the blah's. The trick to getting through them is to take time to care for yourself and your well being. Allowing yourself to feel good, whether physically, mentally, or spiritually can promote a sense of self worth and extending that feeling to others can give your life me…
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Richelle's Story - How I found my true self while battling depression
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In this episode, Richelle reveals all - from being tormented by bullies as a child, to her current attitude, this personal account is heartfelt and honest. Find out how she discovers her love for horticulture and landscape design, learn how she overcame social anxiety and celebrate with her as she reveals the person she has become today. "We have t…
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Sleep and S.A.D. (or Why I Become a Bear in the Winter)
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It doesn't matter is you have depression or not, we all know that sleep is important; but did you know that SAD-sufferers are wired differently and may be genetically programmed to, for lack of a better word, hibernate?? Find out how day length influences brain neurotransmitters, hormone production and mood, why blue light is bad for us and how day…
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The Importance of Routine and Why Everyone Should Use Light Therapy
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When you suffer from depression, having a morning routine is essential to starting the day right. After reading Mel Robbins' books "The 5 Second Rule" and "The High 5 Habit", Richelle has created a routine that motivates her and encourages her to start the day in a positive manner. Find out what she does and how easy it is to develop your own routi…
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Richelle talks to Betty-Ann Buott MEd. CCC RCT, counselor and life coach, about ways to cope with the stress we all feel around this time of year. Parties, family, shopping, baking and decorating can pull us in many directions at once and leave us feeling depleted. Betty-Ann discusses methods to restore our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual…
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Do You Have the Winter Blues or Are You S.A.D. Too?
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Richelle, a S.A.D. sufferer, talks about what seasonal affective disorder really is. Learn who is prone to it, why it occurs and what the symptoms are. Find out if the "Winter Blues" is the same as S.A.D. and the roles that serotonin and melatonin play in the disorder. Knowing the facts can help you manage your depression and help others understand…
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We are all guilty of living in the past. We project past experiences on the future creating a doomsday approach to events that haven't even happened yet. Richelle offers a new perspective for those suffering from depression - living in the "now". Don't dwell on the past or predict the future, just let thing unfold as they are and learn to love the …
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Meet Richelle Gregg. She has good days and bad days but still wants to make a difference in the lives of others. Find out why she started this podcast and what she hopes to accomplish as she learns about her illness and how to manage it. There is a method to her madness! Got questions about SAD or depression? Have a topic you would like to learn ab…
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