Chaos and Order

Chaos and Order

In the summer of 2020, Rondalyn Whitney’s husband of more than 30 years tragically died in a car accident. Bill was the love of her life. A sudden widow, Rondalyn grappled with heartache while navigating the jarring bereavement process and mundane routines of life. In her memoirs, Habits of Widows and Lies in the Afterlife, Rondalyn diarizes her healing journey through grief as a widowed mother and offers tips on how to forge ahead after loss. In this episode, Rondalyn shares her story and explains how her background in occupational therapy and narrative medicine helped her through grief. Guest information: * Website: https://www.rondalynwhitney.com/ [https://www.rondalynwhitney.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Finite Freedom

Dating back to the 18th century, Nova Scotia is home to the oldest Black community in Canada. Most fled northward after the American Revolution and The War of 1812. While most found freedom in the former British colony, many were enslaved. For generations, Black residents encountered systemic racism and, in some cases, cultural erasure. Based in Halifax, DeRico Symonds is a certified counsellor, community leader and government advisor on anti-racism. He is also an eighth generation African Nova Scotian. In this episode, DeRico Symonds tells us about his important work in building a more equitable, inclusive and racism-free society. Guest information: * Website: https://www.dericosymonds.ca/ [https://www.dericosymonds.ca/] * Email: dericosymonds@gmail.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Learn by Heart

Based on the latest data, teachers around the world are struggling at their jobs. Some of the reasons include low salary, excessive workload, student needs and burnout. Helping to support K-12 school professionals is Catalina Andrade, a doctor of education in organizational leadership and a holistic health practitioner with a specialization in mindfulness. As an author and consultant, Catalina defines a six phase approach to help educators connect back to their heart and each other. In this episode, Dr. Catalina Andrade discusses her game-changing book and she opens up about how her intuition paved the way for a successful career. Guest information: * Website: https://www.doctorcatalina.com/ [https://www.doctorcatalina.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Burnout Restoration

Originating in India, yoga is an ancient somatic practice with roots in Hinduism. This methodology of mindful movement and sustained postures, called asanas, is meant to connect our physical, mental and spiritual nature through the body. Niya Bajaj is a certified holistic yoga therapist who helps women enhance their self-image and personal power at all stages of life from burnout to menopause. In this episode, Niya opens up about her past struggles with chronic pain and disordered eating, and explains the restorative benefits of yoga therapy for women. Guest information: * Instagram: @holisticyogatherapist * Website: https://holisticyogatherapy.ca ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Return of the Light

Truth and Reconciliation carries a painfully indelible meaning in Canada, least of which for Indigenous peoples who endured unspeakable treatment in residential schools at the hands of the state and church. From 2008 to 2015, a national commission documented the traumatic stories of Indigenous survivors of this abusive system that lasted more than 160 years. Aanishinaabe of the Ojibwe Nation James Darin Corbiere is a multidisciplinary artist and creator of the educational board game, The Truth in Truth and Reconciliation. In this episode, James talks about his groundbreaking game and he opens up about his personal journey through darkness to see light and colour again. Guest information: * Website: https://easternwoodlandart.ca/ [https://easternwoodlandart.ca/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.