HealthyU Chats

In this episode, Setti and Nhu invite Learning Strategists at the University of Toronto, Mr. Yaseen Ali and Dr. Jasjit Sangha, as well as international students, Ms. Ananya Bharadwaj and Mr. Luis Abatti. We discuss the unique experiences and challenges of international students, and how domestic students can best act as allies to international students.

If you would like to make the most out of your academic studies or to make an individualized learning plan, you can book an appointment with a learning strategist or academic mentor at Student Life, University of Toronto: https://studentlife.utoronto.ca/service/learning-strategist-connections/#:~:text=To%20book%20an%20appointment%20for,in%20to%20your%20student%20account.)

In this episode HealthyU Crew members Setti and Nhu invite Dr. Benjamin Pottruff and Dr. Kathleen Ogden, Learning Strategists from the Division of Student Life at the University of Toronto, to discuss how to conquer exam season and bust the stress. If you would like to make the most out of your academic studies or to make an individualized learning plan, you can book an appointment with a learning strategist or academic mentor at Student Life, University of Toronto: https://studentlife.utoronto.ca/service/learning-strategist-connections/#:~:text=To%20book%20an%20appointment%20for,in%20to%20your%20student%20account.)

In this episode of HealthyU Chats, Lulu chats with Dr. Ayesha Raza, a family physician who specializes in fertility and women's health, and member of the Women's Health Education Made Simple (WHEMS) team. Dr. Raza provides us with information on irregular or absent menstrual cycles/periods, when we should start worrying about our fertility declining, emergency contraception and other birth control methods, STI/STDs, vaginal discharge, and Pap tests/smears. 

To learn more about WHEMS, visit https://www.whemscanada.org/

Other resources:
Planned Parenthood Toronto: http://ppt.on.ca/
University of Toronto Health and Wellness sexual and reproductive health services: https://studentlife.utoronto.ca/service/sexual-and-reproductive-health-counselling-and-education/
University of Toronto Sexual Violence Prevention and Support centre: https://www.svpscentre.utoronto.ca/


Podcast transcript:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-Z9J4bY-OqPT6oAk8N1cf9zT10Qgen7hYbMlT6f8kIE/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode of HealthyU Chats, Lulu chats with Mariana and Sterlin from the Health and Wellness peer support team. Mariana and Sterlin provide valuable information on the benefits of peer support, how the peer support service came to be, and give helpful tips for managing exam season!

For more information about the peer support service at the University of Toronto, head to:
https://studentlife.utoronto.ca/service/peer-support/

The transcribed version of this podcast can be found at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12-W-uLQ82Iei-nENvI5-SL0OnOnyT5U7IyKjWZLJZjw/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode of HealthyU Chats, Setti and Nhu chat with Dr. Kim Coros about exercise and movement as medicine. Dr. Coros is a Physiatrist at Bridgepoint Active Healthcare, the Dovigi Sports Medicine Clinic, and the Canadian Sport Institute. Dr. Coros explains the definitions of physical activity and exercise, the diverse benefits of exercise and physical activity, and creative ways in which we can incorporate movement in our daily lives, throughout our lives. 

To learn more about Dr. Coros, you can follow her on Twitter @KimCoros.

On this episode of HealthyU Chats, Lulu chats with Trista Chan, a registered dietitian based out of Toronto, Ontario. Trista graduated with a Master of Health Science in Nutrition Communication from Ryerson University and she is passionate about helping others build sustainable habits for a good life. In this episode, she provides us with valuable information on intuitive eating and gives us some practical tips on how to tune into your body and begin eating intuitively.


Resources for eating disorder and other mental health support:
NEDIC helpline: 416-340-4156, https://nedic.ca/
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Gerstein Centre: (416) 929-5200
U of T My Student Support Program can be accessed 24/7 by calling: 1-844-451-9700, and outside of North America: call 001-416-380-6578.
Sheena’s Place https://sheenasplace.org/
Body Brave https://bodybrave.ca/
Danielle’s Place http://www.daniellesplace.org/
Eating disorder Nova Scotia https://eatingdisordersns.ca/
Looking Glass Foundation https://www.lookingglassbc.com/

Find out more about Trista Chan at:
https://www.thegoodlifedietitian.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thegoodlifedietitian/

In this episode of HealthyU chats, Lulu and Setti talk with Dr. Cara Ooi about all things sleep! Dr. Cara Ooi is a sleep physician and psychiatrist, and she provides treatment for insomnia for for adolescents. Dr. Ooi provides us with valuable information on the causes of poor sleep, how to improve our sleep, and simple steps that students can take to implement changes in their sleep routine.

To download Dr. Cara Ooi's DECODE Toolkit on strategies to improve your sleep, visit: https://www.decodeinsomnia.com/ 

On this episode of HealthyU Chats, Lulu chats with Emily Tam, a registered dietitian that is involved with the National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC). Emily provides us with valuable information on the different types of eating disorders, signs and symptoms of eating disorders, and how to support someone that is living with an eating disorder. Lulu and Emily also chat about diet culture and ways we can fight back at diet culture to cultivate a healthy relationship with food and our body.

NEDIC eating disorder awareness week is happening from February 1st-7th, and this year's theme is "eating disorders can't afford to wait". For more information on events occurring during this week, visit: https://nedic.ca/edaw/
If you or someone you know is experiencing an eating disorder, please remember that recovery IS possible, and support is available.

Resources for eating disorder and other mental health support:
NEDIC helpline: 416-340-4156, https://nedic.ca/
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Gerstein Centre: (416) 929-5200
U of T My Student Support Program can be accessed 24/7 by calling: 1-844-451-9700, and outside of North America: call 001-416-380-6578.
Sheena’s Place https://sheenasplace.org/
Body Brave https://bodybrave.ca/
Danielle’s Place http://www.daniellesplace.org/
Eating disorder Nova Scotia https://eatingdisordersns.ca/
Looking Glass Foundation https://www.lookingglassbc.com/

Find out more about Emily Tam at:
https://www.emilytamrd.com/
https://www.instagram.com/emily.t.rd/