Food For Thought - the Podcast

Do You Know When to Fold ’Em? Mental Health and You.

How do you define mental health? Mental Fitness? Resilience? Do you know when to fold 'em and when to run - and I'm not talking about if you've got nothing but a pair here? Mental Health is more than a buzz word, but are we really getting the message and doing what we need to do to be there, offer help, know where to go for help or perhaps hardest of all, ask for help. Join me and my guest, Skylin Herba from CAF Mental Health Services as we dive into this topic and talk about practical ways that we can double check that we are doing right by our mental health. 

Check out CFMAP if you would like immediate contact with someone who can set you up with help 1-800-268-7708. CFMAP can be accessed by CAF members and their immediate family members (ie. spouse, partner and dependant children of the member)

The MIR/CDU mental health services are for CAF members and is open from 0730 to 1200 and 1300 to 1600 M-F. 

If you are interested in learning some more "feeling" words - check out https://feelingswheel.com/ 

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Food for Thought is brought to you by Charissa McKay and Nicole Emerson and all our great guests.

All production, post-production and promotion by Charissa McKay, music by UppBeat. Recorded in Edmonton, or Amiskwacîwâskahikan, Treaty 6 land, Metis Nation Region 4, home to the first peoples including the Cree, Dene, Stoney, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux and Blackfoot.

Find more Health Promotion content at www.cfmws.ca/edmonton and search for Health Promotion Edmonton.

Seasons Greetings and an Oops!

Sorry folks - things happen and we weren't able to get the December episode recorded. But fear not - we will be back in January with a slightly modified version! Seasons greetings from all of us in Health Promotion, can't wait to get back out there with more great information about anything and everything as it pertains to health! Cheers!

Thanks for listening - be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! F4T is available to be heard on Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Pocket Casts, Deezer, Player FM, Tune-In, Spotify, Google Player and of course Apple Podcasts.

Food for Thought is brought to you by Charissa McKay and Nicole Emerson and all our great guests.

All production, post-production and promotion by Charissa McKay, music by UppBeat. Recorded in Edmonton, or Amiskwacîwâskahikan, Treaty 6 land, Metis Nation Region 4, home to the first peoples including the Cree, Dene, Stoney, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux and Blackfoot.

Find more Health Promotion content at www.cfmws.ca/edmonton and search for Health Promotion Edmonton.

Messes - Then and Now

Think you know about messes? Do you go? Do you avoid going? Why? What is the history, why do they exist? How have they changed? What do they offer? These and many more questions are answered by my two amazing guests, Dawn DeCosse, Edmonton Garrison Officer's Mess Manager (EGOM), and Maj JP Wright, PMC of the EGOM. It's an interesting and insightful discussion that will definitely impact your understanding, dare I say even belief in the relevance of messes. Things have changed, it's not 1979 anymore, and if these two have anything to do with it, messes will be here for a long time to come. Have you been to YOUR mess lately? Go. Go now. You will be (pleasantly) surprised:)

Thanks for listening - be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! F4T is available to be heard on Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Pocket Casts, Deezer, Player FM, Tune-In, Spotify, Google Player and of course Apple Podcasts.

Food for Thought is brought to you by Charissa McKay and Nicole Emerson and all our great guests.

All production, post-production and promotion by Charissa McKay, music by UppBeat. Recorded in Edmonton, or Amiskwacîwâskahikan, Treaty 6 land, Metis Nation Region 4, home to the first peoples including the Cree, Dene, Stoney, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux and Blackfoot.

Find more Health Promotion content at www.cfmws.ca/edmonton and search for Health Promotion Edmonton.

Healthy Relationships: The Campaign and the Tools to Help Get you There

The Healthy Relationships Campaign kicks off the 16th til the 27th so we are talking with the MFRC to learn more about their role in the campaign, how they can help you navigate the challenges of keeping your relationship in the green or dealing with it when things may be shifting to those "other colours " (yellow, orange or red). Ang Vidic gives us the lowdown on different programs, resources and ways to keep your relationship journey, whether that is with a partner, a child or a family member moving in the right direction.

If you want more information on the Healthy Relationships and access to the resources that are part of that please click here CFMWS | Healthy Relationships | CFMWS

Walk-in Monday-Friday from 0900-1600, email intake@mfrcedmonton.com or call the front desk at 780-973-4011 ext. 6300 and ask to speak to an intake worker.

Webpage: https://cfmws.ca/support-services/health-wellness

And if you need other resources this link is a great one stop shop for things available in the Greater Edmonton area:
Help in Tough Times | Alberta Health Services

Thanks for listening - be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! F4T is available to be heard on Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Pocket Casts, Deezer, Player FM, Tune-In, Spotify, Google Player and of course Apple Podcasts.

Food for Thought is brought to you by Charissa McKay and Nicole Emerson and all our great guests.

All production, post-production and promotion by Charissa McKay, music by UppBeat. Recorded in Edmonton, or Amiskwacîwâskahikan, Treaty 6 land, Metis Nation Region 4, home to the first peoples including the Cree, Dene, Stoney, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux and Blackfoot.

Find more Health Promotion content at www.cfmws.ca/edmonton and search for Health Promotion Edmonton.

Truth and Reconciliation - with MCpl P George

On this first episode of Season 7, we are honoured to discuss the challenges and steps that we all need to take to move towards a place of Truth and Reconciliation as we approach the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. MCpl Phoenix George of LdSH(RC) speaks about what the day means, both generally and to her personally, her role as the Alberta Military Co-Chair, Defence Indigenous Advisory Group. It's an informative, thoughtful and thought provoking conversation about something that many of us never learned in school, but that we must all come to terms with if we are to be able to really become both an organization and a country that is truly committed to treating all people with respect and dignity, free of prejudice and discrimination. It's a long path, but if we follow MCpl George's advice, we can all get there. Together.

For more information about the topic discussed in today's show, please check out the following:
Learning resources about First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada (rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca) 

Indigenous Canada | University of Alberta (ualberta.ca) 

A Journey Begins, Learn About Indigenous Culture in Canada (Ontario specific) 

A brief introduction to Indigenous Peoples in Alberta - Open Government 

Secret Life of Canada | CBC Radio | Podcasts - all topics related to Canada’s history, but you can find episodes specifically related to indigenous history and present day challenges 

https://dailynews.mcmaster.ca/articles/8-ways-to-engage-in-truth-and-reconciliation/  

https://downiewenjack.ca/our-work/reconciliactions/  

https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/orange-shirt-day  

 

Thanks for listening - be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! F4T is available to be heard on Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Pocket Casts, Deezer, Player FM, Tune-In, Spotify, Google Player and of course Apple Podcasts.

Food for Thought is brought to you by Charissa McKay and Nicole Emerson and all our great guests.

All production, post-production and promotion by Charissa McKay, music by UppBeat. Recorded in Edmonton, or Amiskwacîwâskahikan, Treaty 6 land, Metis Nation Region 4, home to the first peoples including the Cree, Dene, Stoney, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux and Blackfoot.

Find more Health Promotion content at www.cfmws.ca/edmonton and search for Health Promotion Edmonton.

Trailer Season7

It's Season 7 of the Food For Thought podcast - the healthiest podcast on the Internet, and it's going to be a good one. We've got co-chairs, we've got SISIP, we've got PMC's and hopefully a whole lot more! We're excited to be talking to more CAF members to get their insights into a variety of topics, and some more experts in their fields to help steer us in the right direction of health, in all the ways that we can work on to achieve positive well-being. Hope you'll tune in and join us for Season 7 'cause it should be informative and a lot of fun!

Thanks for listening - be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! F4T is available to be heard on Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Pocket Casts, Deezer, Player FM, Tune-In, Spotify, Google Player and of course Apple Podcasts.

Food for Thought is brought to you by Charissa McKay and Nicole Emerson and all our great guests.

All production, post-production and promotion by Charissa McKay, music by UppBeat. Recorded in Edmonton, or Amiskwacîwâskahikan, Treaty 6 land, Metis Nation Region 4, home to the first peoples including the Cree, Dene, Stoney, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux and Blackfoot.

Find more Health Promotion content at www.cfmws.ca/edmonton and search for Health Promotion Edmonton.

Concussions - Occupational Therapy and Nutrition Interventions (and more!)

So concussions...what's the deal with them? How do you know you have one, what would the symptoms look or feel like? What is available to help you? If you have ever asked yourself these questions, or even if you haven't, this is an episode worth listening to because it will arm you with what you need to know in the event you or someone you know does in fact have a concussion. There is help, there are treatments and you are not alone. 

If you would like to connect with Cheryl you can reach her at 528-6236 or Cheryl.Nickurak@forces.gc.ca and Sheila is reachable at 528-4242 or Sheila.Almdal2@forces.gc.ca.

Thanks for listening - be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! F4T is available to be heard on Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Pocket Casts, Deezer, Player FM, Tune-In, Spotify, Google Player and of course Apple Podcasts.

Food for Thought is brought to you by Charissa McKay and Nicole Emerson and all our great guests.

All production, post-production and promotion by Charissa McKay, music by UppBeat. Recorded in Edmonton, or Amiskwacîwâskahikan, Treaty 6 land, Metis Nation Region 4, home to the first peoples including the Cree, Dene, Stoney, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux and Blackfoot.

Find more Health Promotion content at www.cfmws.ca/edmonton and search for Health Promotion Edmonton.

Building Healthy Habits - June Project 30 Challenge

We've all tried to start something new, and a lot of times we either lack that kick in the pants to actually get going, or we are gung ho at first and then things go off the rails somehow. We know how important it is to have good habits - that will keep us healthy, make sure that we pay our taxes on time or remember to take out the garbage (sometimes the bar is very low!). But what goes into creating a habit, what good do they do and what are some of the things that we might need to be aware of so that we don't go down some dark rabbit hole by accident? Join Fitness Instructors Kristin Atkinson and Scott Paradis as we tackle the issue of habits as part of the launch of our June Project 30 Healthy Habit Challenge! 
If you want to know who the fitness rep is for your unit, check the list below:
Scott.Paradis@forces.gc.ca - 1 Fd Amb/RCA Band/3 CDSB Sig Sqn/3 CDSB Pers Svcs/3 CDSB HQ/1 Dent U
Kristin.Atkinson@forces.gc.ca - 1 PPCLI
Myles.Hansen@forces.gc.ca - 1 CER/1 MP Regt/6 Int Coy/11 Int Coy
Auty.Brooks@forces.gc.ca - 3 PPCLI
Richard.Stauffer@forces.gc.ca - LdSH(RC)
Shelley.Averay-Jones@forces.gc.ca - Sports
Fernanda.Fitzgibbon@gmail.com - 1 CMBG HQ (& Sig Sqn)
Danielle-Daviault@forces.gc.ca - 1 HSG/Corps Svc
Danielle.Anderson@forces.gc.ca - 3 CDSB Ops (Fire)/1 Svc Bn

Thanks for listening - be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! F4T is available to be heard on Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Pocket Casts, Deezer, Player FM, Tune-In, Spotify, Google Player and of course Apple Podcasts.

Food for Thought is brought to you by Charissa McKay and Nicole Emerson and all our great guests.

All production, post-production and promotion by Charissa McKay, music by UppBeat. Recorded in Edmonton, or Amiskwacîwâskahikan, Treaty 6 land, Metis Nation Region 4, home to the first peoples including the Cree, Dene, Stoney, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux and Blackfoot.

Find more Health Promotion content at www.cfmws.ca/edmonton and search for Health Promotion Edmonton.