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Wisdom for Wellness

by Kingston Military Family Resource Centre (Sam & Sarah)

Do you want to improve your relationship? Are you interested in learning the science behind reducing anxiety? Why are changes and transitions so difficult and how can we make them easier? Wisdom for Wellness is a monthly podcast encompassing all things wellness and mental health featuring a variety of guests with different backgrounds, careers and life experiences. Join hosts Sam and Sarah as they have important conversations and thought-provoking discussions about how we can better take care of ourselves and each other. Wisdom for Wellness will provide you with information, resources, skills and new perspectives to continue learning new ways to improve your mental health & wellness.

Copyright: © 2024 Wisdom for Wellness

Episodes

Allowing your Family the Privilege to Show Up with Sajel Bellon

36m · Published 01 Feb 19:00

Have you ever wondered how to incorporate speaking about mental health into your daily life? Have you ever considered the mental health of your family as a unit? What is the benefit of talking about it anyways? Sarah and Sam sit down with Psychotherapist, Stress Specialist, Professor and Professional Speaker Sajel Bellon. Sajel pulls on her experience as a spouse to a First Responder and shares practical tools and tips about bringing mental health to the forefront of conversations. We learn how to create safety plans for our families, no matter what they look like,  how to be vulnerable, and how to be open to the care that will appear.

Watch Sajel’s TedxTalk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Su5Anlbprg

What is your cause for pause? Learn more from Sajel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OD6bcnvic8 
 
Canadian Psychotherapist, Stress Specialist, Professor, and Professional Speaker Sajel Bellon teaches people to put their pain into context so they can see the possibilities of what’s next.
 
Sajel Bellon is the Founder of Mind Armour® & SOS Psychotherapy, specializing in the sciences of well-being, human connection, and transformative growth for organizations. As a Behavioural Science Professor, she has developed programs and delivered talks around the globe for a variety of institutions, organizations and government agencies like Harvard, Berkeley, TEDx, the Canadian Armed Forces, the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association, the International Association of Fire Fighters and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. She teaches people to put their pain into context so they can cope, adapt, and see the possibilities. She has a passion for educating and inspiring others about the ‘human’ experience of mental health. Her hope is to inspire and assist leaders and workplaces to create systemic, sustainable changes to support their people's mental wellness, while minimizing the incidence of Occupational Stress Injuries (OSI) by promoting cultures that foster psychological safety & connection.

https://sajelbellon.com/

This podcast is brought to you by the Kingston Military Family Resource Centre’s Mental Health and Wellness Team. To follow along on the podcast journey, follow KingstonMFRC on Facebook. More information about the podcast can be found on kmfrc.com/wellness.
   
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Death, Dying, & Resilient children with Andrea Warnick

36m · Published 24 Jan 15:00

Children are resilient, even when it comes to feeling emotions of grief about death, dying, and illnesses. Join Sam and Sarah as they speak about the principles of explaining death to the younger people in our lives, how to be vulnerable and structure conversations around trust, honesty and inclusion. Learn how to practice grief,  how sorrow and joy co-exist, and understand the utility in doing grief in this month’s episode.
 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

  • For children  & parents
    • Kids Grief
    • Dougy Center
    • Virtual Hospice 
  • For Adults:
    • My Grief
    • Winston's Wish
    • Self Compassion

Listen to our episode with Ophelia Rigault about different types of grief and loss.
Learn about the New Orleans Jazz Funeral.
For more resources on grief, loss, death, and dying, visit the KMFRC Mental Health Resource and Lending Library. (Translation may not be available | La traduction peut ne pas être disponible).

Andrea Warnick
Andrea is a Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Nurse, and thanatologist with over 20 years of experience supporting grieving children and families and communities. Her caring and unique approach to dying, death, grief and healing has helped thousands of people, from toddlers to the elderly, across North America and internationally. Recognizing the provision of support for grieving children and youth as a social justice issue, Andrea brings the topics of dying, death, and grief into the necessary realm of discussion, education, and advocacy.

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  • This podcast is brought to you by the Kingston Military Family Resource Centre’s Mental Health and Wellness Team. For more podcasts, visit Wisdom for Wellness 

Land Acknowledgement 

We want to acknowledge the original caretakers of this land who were entrusted to from time immemorial, the Algonquin Anishinaabe and the Haudenosaunee Six Nations Confederacy which includes the nearby Mohawks and many other First People who crossed these lands for sustenance, trade and survival. To do this acknowledgement is to recognize its longer history predating the establishment of European colonies. It is also to acknowledge this territories significance for indigenous Peoples who lived and continue to live upon it. A People whose practices and spiritualities were tied to the land and continue to develop in relationship to the territory and its other inhabitants today.
 
The Kingston Indigenous communities continue to reflect the area's Algonquin Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee roots, with also a significant Metis, Cree, Inuit and a new community of other First People from many nations across Turtle Island, including Mexico and Central America who are present here today. It is with deep humility that we acknowledge and offer our gratitude for their contributions to this community, having respect for all as we share the space now and walk side by side into the future.

Cozy up, Communicate, and Cope

41m · Published 14 Dec 13:00

Sam and Sarah are ending the podcast year the same way they started it--just the two of them!  Listen in while they discuss their key take-aways from the past guests and talk about the difficulties of the holiday season. Learn to listen to your body, let go of comparison, and dedicate time for things you want to do this season – even if that’s NOT listening to holiday music.   

Listen to our previous episodes here: kmfrc.com/wellness   

Coping with the Holidays When Apart From Loved Ones: https://bit.ly/37sqNhb     

As we mentioned, holidays can bring up so many emotions. We are here to support you. Please see a list of 24/7 numbers below:  

Family Information Line (FIL)- 1-800-866-4546

Kingston and Frontenac 24/7 Crisis Line at: 613-544-4229

What themes and topics would you like to be discussed in 2022? Who do you want to hear from? Email us at: [email protected]

Would you like your music featured in Wisdom for Wellness? Submit a request to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing your music!

Staying True to You with Avril Jno-Baptiste Jones

43m · Published 25 Nov 18:00

It is no surprise that there is a huge sense of identity within your job. You spend the majority of your day at work, it gives you purpose, and confidence. In this month’s episode, Sam and Sarah speak with Avril Jno-Baptiste-Jones about how she has continued to stay true to herself while advancing in her military career. Avril shares her unique perspective of working in both the civilian corporate world and in the military. She shares moving stories about how she continues to stick to her values and live each day as her authentic self.  

Want to learn more about Avril? Click on one of the links below:  

  • Canadian Forces Logistics Association 
  • Canadian Armed Forces Member Stories 
  • 100 Accomplished Black Canadians(2016) 
  • Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Award Winner 

This month, our musical feature is: Kevin Offord 

“The song is titled The Street(For Abbigail). I was friends with SLt Abbigail Cowbrough. One of 6 who died in the helicopter crash last April.  A few days after the crash I had a dream that she and I were walking down a street in a beautiful old town.  Abbigail was a piper and highland dancer. Her pipe instructor now has her pipes. And he plays her favourite pipe tune at the end”. 

Find more of Kevin’s music here:  https://music.apple.com/ca/album/the-street/1561521873
OR
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0d1pkSB1IRNMpmQhk7U6tC?si=J6DwoUQLT9Sd6D_vyCAOKw


Why do we experience Depression? with Dr. Zul Merali

47m · Published 28 Oct 10:00

 This month Sarah and Sam have an honest conversation about the science behind depression with Dr. Zul Merali,  the past CEO of the University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Health Research and the Founding Scientific Director of the Canadian Depression Research and Intervention Network.  Zul shares insights into the latest research and technology for individuals living with depression and explains what is going on in our brains when we experience depression.
 

CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses depression and other potentially triggering topics. If you are feeling overwhelming or want to chat with someone, please try the crisis lines below:

Kingston & Frontenac: 613-544-4229

Family Information Line (FIL) is available to you 24/7 offering immediate and confidential bilingual emotional support, referrals, and information for CAF families and their extended family members. To contact the FIL please call 1-800-866-4546

CF Member Assistance Program (CFMAP) provides immediate and confidential 24/7 bilingual counselling services for CAF members and their dependents. To contact CFMAP please call 1-800-268-7708 

Crisis Text Line powered by Kids Help Phone Children, youth and young adults from military families can access free mental health and well-being support by texting the keyword CAFKIDS at 686868 for service in English. The Crisis Text Line powered by Kids Help Phone is confidential and available day or night. 

VAC Assistance Service

1-800-268-7708

Call the VAC Assistance Service to speak to a mental health professional right now. A confidential and free service available 24/7 to Veterans, former RCMP members, their family members, or caregivers. The VAC Assistance Service provides support for difficulties that affect your well-being including  Work-related issues, Health concerns, Family and marital problems, Psychological difficulties, Bereavement, Other problems that affect your well-being.


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Forward Facing Trauma with Dr. Eric Gentry

54m · Published 28 Sep 13:00

In this month’s episode, we speak with Dr.  Eric Gentry, the creator of Forward Facing Trauma Therapy (FFTT), to discuss Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, tips and skills to reduce the feelings of stress and discomfort  in the moment, and supports for loved ones who are supporting someone who lives with PTSD.  Eric shares with us how and why our bodies experience threat responses and how he works with clients who experience PTSD. 

CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses post traumatic stress disorder and other potentially triggering topics. If you are feeling overwhelming or want to chat with someone, please try the crisis line below: 

Kingston & Frontenac: 613-544-4229 

Referenced Items: 

Recollections: An Autobiography Paperback by Viktor E. Frankl

Dr. Eric Gentry’s Youtube Channel:

(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ9Pr4SIEbiW1p9aroEHv0w/videos?view=0&sort=da&flow=grid)

More information about Dr. Gentry’s work: www.forward-facing.com

Arizona Trauma Institute: https://aztrauma.org/about/meet-our-staff/eric-gentry-bio/

Community Resources

Operational Stress Injury Social Support (OSISS): https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/guide/dcsm/osiss.html

Operational Stress Injury Resource for Caregivers (In partnership with Veterans Affairs Canada, Royal Ottawa Health Care Group and the Federal Government): 
https://www.cafconnection.ca/Suffield/Adults/Veterans-Families/Caregiver-Zone/Operational-Stress-Injury-(OSI)-Resource-for-Caregivers.aspx

COPE:  Couples Overcoming PTSD: https://www.cfmws.com/en/AboutUs/MFS/Documents/COPE%20Overview.pdf

Everyday by Wounded Warriors: https://woundedwarriors.ca/our-programs/couples-overcoming-ptsd-everyday/

The Mental Health and Wellness Team at the Kingston Military Family Resource Centre is here to listen. Call 613-541-5010 x 4811 to access services or ask questions. 

If you or a loved one have been released from the Forces due to an OSI or PTSD, connect with the Veteran Family Program Coordinator for access to information and resources regarding your families transition into civilian life. Email [email protected] to be connected today. 

This month, our musical feature is: RIFF THROUGH TIME. Check out their music below!!  

https://www.reverbnation.com/riffthroughtime

https://riffthroughtime.bandcamp.com

https://www.facebook.com/Riff-Through-Time-662892697183109


If you have feedback or suggestions you would like to share with us, please email [email protected] 

Uniting not Dividing with Samra Zafar

50m · Published 26 Aug 04:00

Content Warning: Domestic Violence & Abuse.

This month we speak with Samra Zafar, an award-winning international speaker, bestselling author, consultant, educator, and entrepreneur who advocates for gender equity, inclusion, and human rights. Samra shares ways to never compromise on your self respect and how to thrive despite adversity. Listen now to hear Samra’s inspiring story of how she became resilient with the help of her community and her "personal cheerleading squad".

Want to learn more about Samra? Check out Samra’s book, The Good Wife, “a modern-day fairy tale where the heroine saves her own life, in our Mental Health and Wellness Resource Library.

Take a look at her website where you can also send her a direct email: https://www.samrazafar.com/ 



"Be Your Own Hero" - Samra Zafar TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3aIHqK1szs

"I was abused as child bride and this is what I learned" - Samra Zafar TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPAG3I8P34k

This month, our musical feature is: Robert Benevides from the band Futura Free. 

 Check out their music below! 

https://futurafree.bandcamp.com/album/reducer  

If you are experiencing intimate partner violence, there are resources for you. Call Kingston Interval House Crisis Line for services in Kingston: 1 (800) 267-9445

To view a national list of transition houses, and to find a shelter in your area, please visit https://www.sheltersafe.ca/

Kids Help Phone: 1 800 668 6868

Assaulted Women’s Helpline: 1 866 863 0511

Fem’aide: 1-877-336-2433

Talk4Healing Help Line: 1-855-554-HEAL (4325)

Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime: 613 233 7614

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK OF THIS MONTH’S EPISODE BY FILLING OUT THE SURVEY HERE

https://tinyurl.com/5cb77svc

This podcast is brought to you by the Kingston Military Family Resource Centre’s Mental Health and Wellness Team. To follow along on the podcast journey, follow KingstonMFRC on Facebook. More information about the podcast can be found on kmfrc.com/wellness. 

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Break the Shame Stigma: How to Live Wholeheartedly with Amreeta Kaur

49m · Published 27 Jul 16:00

This month Sarah and Sam explore a topic which comes up in conversation with our community often - not feeling good enough. Where do these thoughts come from and why are we fearful of experiencing shame? Join us as Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and Certified Daring Way Facilitator, Amreeta Kaur, teaches us the difference between guilt and shame and shares how we can all become more compassionate with ourselves.

Follow Amreeta’s Instagram full of useful tips for cultivating more self-compassion:
https://www.instagram.com/theinnercompasstherapist/ 

Brené Browns Top 10 Rules for Self Love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5d2yQK5P_E 

The Power of Vulnerability TEDTalk - Brené Brown: https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability?language=en 

Listening to Shame TEDTalk - Brené Brown: https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_listening_to_shame?language=en 

Learn about Brené Brown and her work here: https://brenebrown.com/

This month, our musical feature is: Hearts of Kin. Check out their music below!! 
https://www.facebook.com/heartsofkin 


LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK OF THIS MONTH’S EPISODE BY FILLING OUT THE SURVEY HERE

https://forms.gle/8uSPAtXD75vZDoSGA 

This podcast is brought to you by the Kingston Military Family Resource Centre’s Mental Health and Wellness Team. To follow along on the podcast journey, follow KingstonMFRC on Facebook. More information about the podcast can be found on kmfrc.com/wellness. 

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Alternative Approaches to Healing and Transition with Elder Deb

59m · Published 24 Jun 04:00

This month Sam and Sarah discuss how Westernized Mental Health approaches don’t work for everyone. Elder Deb Eisan joins us this month to share her experiences of healing, transition and alternative approaches to supporting your Mental Health. Think: approaches other than talk therapy. Elder Deb generously shared teachings from her Indigenous culture with us and practical examples of how we can implement them in our lives.

Indian Residential School Crisis Line:
1-866-925-4419

Kids Help Phone: 
You can connect with an Indigenous volunteer crisis responder, when available by following these instructions below:
Youth: TEXT
FIRST NATIONS, INUIT or METIS to 686868
Adults: TEXT FIRST NATIONS, INUIT or METIS to 741741 

What is an Elder? https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/indigenous-elders-in-canada 

Medicine Wheel: http://anishinaabemodaa.com/lessons?lesson_id=51 

Reconnecting with your culture in Kingston: 

Kingston Indigenous Language Nest's Cultural Teaching's Series

Ollin: https://ollin.ca/ 

ONWA: https://www.onwa.ca/ 

Metis Nation of Ontario’s Kingston Branch: https://www.crnckingston.ca/metis-nation-of-ontario 

KCHC: https://www.facebook.com/Indigenous-Health-Program-NACHCKCHC-168958083250051/ 

Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre: http://mymnfc.com/

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK OF THIS MONTH’S EPISODE BY FILLING OUT THE SURVEY HERE:

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This podcast is brought to you by the Kingston Military Family Resource Centre’s Mental Health and Wellness Team. To follow along on the podcast journey, follow KingstonMFRC on Facebook. More information about the podcast can be found on kmfrc.com/wellness. 

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Giving Yourself Permission to Grieve with Ophelia Rigault

50m · Published 27 May 04:00

This month we spoke with local Kingston grief coach Ophelia Rigault. Ophelia shared with us the different types of grief and how we may not be as familiar with them because we were never taught how to grieve.  Ophelia walks us through how to manage loss, how to support and validate someone who is grieving and the connection between love and grief. 

Bob Kemp Hospice Text and Online Support:

Grief Text Line 289-278-1885 

Online Support: https://kemphospice.org/services/grief-bereavement-support/support-line/

To learn more about Ophelia and her work check out her website: https://www.vopheliarigault.com/index.html

Check out the Ophelia Rigault Show on YourTV Kingston at https://vopheliarigault.com/tv-show.html

Grief Resources:

Laura Thomas Ted Talk: Navigating the World of Grief 

https://tinyurl.com/hajjvnpk

Nora  McInerny: We don’t “move on” from grief we move through it 

https://tinyurl.com/294d3j5k

Megan Devine: How do help a grieving friend

https://tinyurl.com/nrzye68j

Grief and Anxiety excerpt from “It’s Okay that You’re Not Okay” by Megan Devine:

https://tinyurl.com/3sz34jc7

Musical Guest: William Right
Email: [email protected]

Listen to more of his music here:

Amazon Music:

https://music.amazon.ca/albums/B08NHLBRLH?ref=dm_sh_93XKV4FKgFXVv7QEKGKokR5ib

Apple Music:

https://music.apple.com/us/album/saturday-night-single/1540442694

William Right's Non-Profit: https://www.blackandwhitemusicproductions.org/

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK OF THIS MONTH’S EPISODE BY FILLING OUT THE SURVEY HERE

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This podcast is brought to you by the Kingston Military Family Resource Centre’s Mental Health and Wellness Team. To follow along on the podcast journey, follow KingstonMFRC on Facebook. More information about the podcast can be found on kmfrc.com/wellness.                        

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Wisdom for Wellness has 25 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 17:13:57. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 28th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on April 24th, 2024 04:42.

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