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Chiara Mason
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Welcome to The chiaragoesglobal Podcast! Your one-stop shop for navigating anything travel, lifestyle, and growth related for new adults. We will explore all of the many aspects you are experiencing in your twenties and early adulthood: growth, adventure, travel, challenges, health, relationships, and more. This podcast is for you if you are either entering, in the middle of, or still trying to figure out early adulthood - or really any stage of adulthood, for that matter. Guided by your host, Chiara Mason, let's enjoy this journey together.
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We are diving in to a full recap celebrating the one-year anniversary of the release of Chiara's book, Blooming! We chat all about highlights over the past year.
This episode is also available as a blog post:
https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2024/05/07/one-year-of-blooming/
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Since moving back to interior BC from Toronto ON, I’ve noticed some major lifestyle differences. In this episode, we dive in to these comparisons and highlight some key differences. Plus, we discuss which option would be the best fit for YOU.
This episode is also available as a blog post:
https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2024/02/12/lifestyle-comparison-bc-vs-toronto/
This episode features guest Marcella Webster! We take a deep dive into releasing shame, self-love, and healing, all of which are explored in Marcella's book.
Marcella's Bio: Marcella Webster is an intuitive health and life coach, Reiki Master, hypnosis therapist and the bestselling author of the book Does This Divorce Make Me Look Fat? She helps people moving through transitions to transform old, painful patterns into authentic empowered behaviors that create optimal health and wellbeing. Marcella is a graduate of UCLA with a BA in English Literature. A former colligate athlete, yoga instructor and studio owner, Marcella incorporates our body’s intuitive wisdom as a way to create shifts from the inside out.Book: Does This Divorce Make Me Look Fat?
Workbook: Does This Divorce Make Me Look Fat: A GUIDEBOOK
Website: marcellawebster.com
Social: @marcellawebster.healer
Discussing the importance of forgiving ourselves for what might’ve been, when situations turn out differently than we had planned. Tune in to hear all about decision-making, pivoting, forgiveness, and choosing differently.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/08/14/forgiving-ourselves-when-things-dont-go-as-planned/
Today's episode dives into our top recommendations for US cities to visit in the spring-time. Featured cities include Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; and Spokane, WA.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/05/11/the-best-us-cities-to-visit-in-the-spring/
Today's episode features guest Ramona, chatting all about her book and the world of collective nouns!
Ramona's Bio: Ramona is a writer, photographer and a lover of words. She published her first picture book Siege of Herons - Collective Nouns Alphabetically in March of 2022. Some of her greatest achievements are raising two readers, hiking Gros Morne in Newfoundland Labrador and baking an exquisite sour cream poppy cake. She believes it is essential to have a team in your corner and that silence fuels the soul just as much as a good tune.
Find her mostly on IG @ramonawildeman
Website: anacceptabletime.com
Youtube interview: https://youtu.be/gJI81gfuiE0?si=WGNHd1-YE98OdKqv
Awards:
- Finalist in the Canadian Book Club Awards - Children's Book
- Finalist in the International Book Awards - Children's Picture Book Hardcover Non-Fiction and Novelty and Gift Category
- Honourable Mention in the Writer's Digest Self PublishedBook Awards
- Finalist in the Best Book Awards / American Book Fest in the Novelty and Gift Book and Children's Educational Categories
- Winner in the Best Book Awards/ American Book Fest in the Children'sPicture Book - Hardcover Non-Fiction category.
Sharing the joy of spending time in nature this past summer in Ontario. We chat about the healing power nature has had for my mental health and well-being.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/07/17/the-healing-power-of-nature/
Today's episode takes a deep dive into vacationing with our guest, Jennica Day-Cabrera, The Vacation Nerd!
Jennica's Bio: Combining her education in kinesiology and psychology with her MBA and experience living in Cancun, Jennica has carved out a niche for herself as a vacation expert. She has spent the past eight years conceptualizing, researching, and writing a book on the science of vacations and she is now on a mission to teach everyone how to vacation optimally to prevent burnout and improve their health and wellness. Jennica is also an ex-varsity wrestler, an ecommerce analytics nerd, a wife, and a mom to three boys.
Follow her on social media @thevacationnerd orvisit thevacationnerd.com for more!
Sharing all of my adventures exploring Florida in Fall 2022 and Fall 2023. PLUS, an itinerary to steal for your own trip!
This episode pulls from two blog posts: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/03/12/enjoying-the-tropical-vibes-of-florida/
And https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/12/03/the-perfect-south-florida-itinerary/
Taking a deep dive into some of the things I’ll be focusing on these next few months, as I work towards staying healthy amid my busy schedule and inflation.
This episode is from a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/06/19/staying-healthy-amid-inflation/
Sharing all of my adventures exploring the lone star state of Texas in fall 2022 and fall 2023!
This episode pulls from two different blog posts:
https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/02/13/must-dos-in-texas/
And https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/10/08/your-fall-guide-to-texas/
Check out the blog for photos from the adventures!
Our last episode of 2023 is a holiday twist on unsustainable approaches to wellbeing! Using travel as an example, we chat about unsustainable approaches and discuss strategies for how to get back on track. Specifically, we discuss how to keep this in mind during the holiday season.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/04/23/un-sustainable-approaches-to-mental-wellness/
Sharing alllll of the details from our family vacation in Mexico, in December 2022! We stayed at the all-inclusive resort Riu Palace Costa Mujeres just north of Cancun, exploring a ton in this area and at Isla Mujeres.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/04/09/first-family-vacation-mexico/
Listen in for tips on planning your own Mexico vacay!
When travelling, it can be difficult to prioritize your wellness. This episode shares tips for well-being on the road, for all travelers!This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/10/23/tips-for-well-being-on-the-road/
Sharing adventures throughout the state of North Carolina, from Fall 2022 and Fall 2023.
This episode pulls from multiple blog posts: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2022/12/11/exploring-north-carolina/
https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/11/05/nc-southern-charm/
*Trigger warning: this episode briefly touches on discussions of suicide and grief. Please only listen if you feel comfortable doing so. If you are in need of immediate support, please contact the Canada Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-833-456-4566 (and in Quebec 1-866-277-3553). *
Diving in to our own journey finding a new therapist, and sharing some of the best tips we have to find your own.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/03/27/find-a-therapist-good-fit/
*Trigger warning*: discussions of suicide, car accident, trauma. Please only listen to this episode if you are in a safe space to do so.
If you are contemplating suicide, please seek support immediately. The Canada Suicide Prevention Hotline is available 24/7 for crisis support at 1-833-456-4566 (and in Quebec 1-866-277-3553). You can also contact the Canadian Mental Health Association for ongoing support via their website, https://cmha.ca/
This episode recaps my adventures exploring Washington state in the fall of 2022. It is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/01/15/adventures-in-washington-state/
*Trigger Warning: discussions of suicide, death, grief*. Please only listen if you are in a safe space to do so.*
If you are contemplating suicide, please seek support immediately. The Canada Suicide Prevention Hotline is available 24/7 for crisis support at 1-833-456-4566 (and in Quebec 1-866-277-3553). You can also contact the Canadian Mental Health Association for ongoing support via their website, https://cmha.ca/
Additional Resources:
- A few Instagram accounts that discuss grief and I find very helpful: @glitterandgrief @untanglegrief @goodmourningpodcast
- Web resources that discuss normalizing grief: https://www.normalizegrief.com/
- A very helpful PDF guide that discusses Hope and Healing after Suicide: PDF guide
- My book, Blooming: Poetry for Seasons of Change, also deals with various mental health struggles and parts of my grief journey. This loss was a big driving force for me to publish my book. If you are interested in exploring it, you can find more details and ways to order a copy here.
This episode comes from two blog posts, you can read them here: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2022/10/23/one-year-of-grieving/ and https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/09/25/2-years-of-grieving/
Chatting all about our spring and summer adventures in Toronto and around Ontario!
This episode pulls from two of our different blog posts: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/07/03/spring-summer-toronto-adventures/
And https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/08/01/adventures-in-toronto-the-county/
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Sharing all of our favourite parts of summer in the Okanagan region of BC, Canada!
Part of this episode is from a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2022/07/11/top-summer-activities-in-the-okanagan/
Stay tuned for another blog to be released shortly, highlighting summer activities in the South Okanagan!
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Our new trailer for SEASON 3 of The chiaragoesglobal Podcast is here!! Tune in for a quick snapshot of what to expect this season.
Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to be the first to hear when the new season kicks off with Episode 1!
Our Season 2 Finale is here!!! Listen in for some highlights over the past season, sneak peeks about moving forward, and what to expect over the summer.
Interested in supporting Chiara by purchasing a copy of her book? View options to purchase on her website.
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Our 22nd episode shares all of our creator Chiara's reflections on her Canadian book tour, celebrating the launch of her book, Blooming: Poetry for Seasons of Change.
This episode is also available as a blog post, which includes links to multiple media features: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/06/07/reflections-on-my-book-launch/
Interested in supporting Chiara by purchasing a copy of her book? Keep an eye on her website for full details!
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Join us for our latest episode featuring Megan Williams of The Self Publishing Agency (TSPA)! We chat all about the self-publishing process for my upcoming book, Blooming: Poetry for Seasons of Change.
About Megan: Megan Williams is the founder and CEO of the publishing company I have worked with for my debut poetry collection, Blooming.
She has been featured in Forbes and Variety Magazine for her expertise in the indie publishing world and more recently - adapting books into film.
Megan is an award-winning author herself for her memoir, Our Interrupted Fairy Tale, and has published two children's books with her step-daughter, Madison. She also has a 1.5 year old who by all accounts seems to love meeting people, reading new books, and running outside as much as her mom does.
You can connect with Megan at the following links:
Social: @MeganDubs @TheSelfPublishingAgency
theselfpublishingagency.com | Forbes | Variety
Interested in reading Chiara's upcoming book? Visit our website to pre-order a copy and join us for a launch event in your city!
Join us for our latest episode featuring Tracy Hetherington! We chat all about the design process for my upcoming book, Blooming: Poetry for Seasons of Change.
About Tracy: Tracy was raised in the Lower Mainland, BC, and has lived in Scotland, Germany, Halifax, Charlottetown, and Montreal. While in Halifax she earned a BFA at the Nova Scotia University of Art & Design. When she returned to BC, Tracy starte working for Surrey Libraries, and went back to school for a graphic design certificate through BCIT/Emily Carr University of Art & Design. Five years ago, she began working as the library’s in-house graphic designer and their Marketing Supervisor. Tracy recently transitioned from the public sector to freelance work, designing book covers and building her fine art/illustration portfolio. She lives and works remotely with her husband and two cats on the unceded and unsurrendered lands of the T’Souke Nation. See more of Tracy’s artwork at her website, tracyh.ca
You can also connect with Tracy at these links:
Instagram: @TracyH.ca
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tracyhillustration/
Website: www.tracyh.ca
Interested in reading Chiara's upcoming book? Visit our website to pre-order a copy and join us for a launch event in your city!
Join us for our latest episode featuring Elise Volkman! We chat about the editing process for my upcoming book, Blooming: Poetry for Seasons of Change.
About Elise: Elise writes fantasy for fun, reads fantasy for research, and occasionally fantasizes about how many friends she’d have if she left the house. She's a graduate of Simon Fraser University's Editing Certificate and Creative Writing programs, where she also volunteered as a TA for two years under the inimitable Eileen Cook. Her more responsible alter ego holds a certificate in Digital Marketing from Alacrity Canada and somehow finds the time to juggle web design, social media management, and the dark arts of SEO and Dr. Google. When she’s not staring silently at a computer screen, she’s co-hosting The Tea Grannies, a podcast about writing, publishing, and drowning in eternal lists of books.
Connect with Elise via these links!
Website: elisevolkman.com
Social Media: Instagram (@elise_is_writing) Facebook LinkedIn
Podcast: The Tea Grannies | Instagram (@theteagranniespodcast)
Interested in reading Chiara's upcoming book? Visit our website to pre-order a copy and join us for a launch event in your city!
This bonus episode gives a behind-the-scenes look into the launch month for your host, Chiara Mason's, debut poetry collection Blooming.
For more details and to pre-order your copy, visit our website.
Connect with us on social media via Instagram and Facebook! You can also email us with any questions at hello@chiaragoesglobal.com.
Doing a deep-dive all into boundaries in this episode! Listen in for more about why boundaries are so important for your mental health.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2022/12/04/the-significance-of-maintaining-boundaries/
Diving in to some of the highlights of the past 6 months of living in Toronto! Fitness, food and fun recommendations are all featured here.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/02/26/6-months-of-toronto-living/
Taking a deep dive into why I decided to move cross-country, from BC to ON, for a new job. A big part of this choice was listening to my intuition, which we discuss more in this episode!
This episode pulls from two different blog posts: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2022/08/22/moving-cross-country-career-change/
And: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2022/09/05/listening-to-your-intuition/
Check them out for more on this topic!
Sharing all the details of my journey driving solo across Canada last summer, from BC to Ontario!
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2022/08/10/my-cross-canada-solo-road-trip/
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Don't forget to tag us on Instagram in your own posts as you journey across Canada!
In our first-ever guest interview, we are discussing how to do business your way with Carly of Carlyita Co and Wildly Balanced podcast! We dive in to Carly's entrepreneur journey, how her business has changed over time, and the healing journey she's been on with her business. We chat a lot about navigating burnout, creating balance, and setting boundaries as a digital nomad. Plus, we share our upcoming travels as well!
About Carly:
Carly is the founder of Carlyita Co. Carly helps creative entrepreneurs to feel empowered in their business by unleashing their full potential and creating a sustainable, potent business. Carly is a badass virtual assistant, and her goal in becoming a VA is to have more freedom with her schedule and her life. Find out more about Carly and the resources she has here: https://www.carlyita.com/media-kit Visit Carly's website here and her Instagram here.
Interested in becoming a VA? Checkout Carly's freebie about how to kickstart your VA business with Facebook groups! Grab it here.
In love with this episode and want more?? Visit Carly's podcast, Wildly Balanced, for more of her incredible episodes. Checkout the podcast Instagram here. Plus, keep an eye out for our featured episode, coming to Wildly Balanced soon!
Reflecting on my past few years of therapy, and sharing some of the biggest lessons I’ve learned.
**Trigger warning:discussions of mental health, anxiety, self-worth, suicide, and grief. Please only listen to this episode if you feel comfortable doing so. If you are feeling suicidal, please also know that you are not alone, and**contact the 24/7 help line*for immediate assistance in Canada:1-833-456-4566***
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/01/30/lessons-ive-learned-from-therapy/
Dive in to a recap of our 2020 road trip, exploring the Kootenays in BC! This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2020/09/12/exploring-the-kootenays/
Check out our previous episodes in Season 1 for more about the Alberta Rockies portion of this road trip!
Welcome back! We reflect on the holiday season, the 2022 year, and everything that 2023 is going to bring. Our creator, Chiara, shares her word for 2023 and some sneak peeks into an exciting new project, launching Spring 2023!
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2023/01/02/2022-reflections-2023-wishes/
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Re-counting our past travels in Australia! Specifically, we explored the east coast from Cairns to Byron Bay.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://chiaragoesglobal.com/2019/06/27/adventuring-in-australia/
Join us for a look back at our past adventures exploring Northern BC, Canada for a few weeks in fall 2019.
Trigger warning: this episode discusses Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW), particularly as it relates to Highway 16 in Northern BC, known as the Highway of Tears. Please ensure you are in a safe space before listening to this episode. Resources can be found here.
This episode is also available as a blog post here: http://chiaragoesglobal.com/2019/10/19/northern-bc-adventures-part-one/
And another blog post here: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2019/10/31/northern-bc-adventures-part-two/
Re-living past adventures exploring Bali, Indonesia from a trip in 2019!
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://chiaragoesglobal.com/2019/06/12/bali-wanderings/
A deep dive into our recent travels exploring Illinois, specifically Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. We share our top tips to keep in mind for your next visit to Chicagoland!
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2022/11/07/exploring-illinois/
Dive on in to our fifth episode as we share some of our top self-care strategies for you to implement while maintaining your mental health.
Read more on our blog: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2021/06/07/tips-for-mental-health/
https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2022/06/05/self-care/
In our fourth episode of Season 2, we are diving in to chat about sustainability! We discuss some concrete ways to take action against climate change in your everyday life, including some of our personal favourite recommendations.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://chiaragoesglobal.com/2021/09/27/sustainability-take-action/
We're back after a quick break! Join us as we dive in to our past travels road-tripping around Vancouver Island!
This episode is also available as a few blog posts:
https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2019/11/21/vancouver-island-adventures-part-one/
https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2019/12/01/vancouver-island-adventures-part-two/
Join us for a look back at our incredible adventures exploring two wonderful cities in Morocco: Marrakesh and Essaouira.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2017/07/26/adventures-in-morocco/
The first episode of our second season is here!! Tune in for all of the juicy details of what we've been up to since we wrapped season 1. Many changes have come our way, and we are so excited to share them all with you!
Visit our website for more ways to connect with us: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/
Listen to our newest trailer for all of the details about Season 2 of The chiaragoesglobal Podcast!!
Today we are celebrating one year of The chiaragoesglobal Podcast, and a wrap on season 1! We are so grateful to have you join us for our first season of The chiaragoesglobal Podcast. This episode is filled with gratitude for all of you, plus we take a look back at some of our top episodes throughout the season!
Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. You can also join our email list to be one of the first to know when season 2 is released!
During this episode, we talk about all of the great opportunities the Okanagan has to offer! Year-round activities, restaurants, breweries, wineries, and more... our top picks are all here. Be warned, we do talk a LOT about wine in this episode - one of our favourite topics to discuss! If you're planning a trip to the Okanagan or simply want to find some of the best places to explore and things to do, then this episode is for you.
For more about the Okanagan, check out our blog posts here: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/category/home-okanagan-vancouver/
Diving in to our past adventures in Alberta exploring Calgary, Jasper, Banff, and the Alberta Rockies.
Find more about Calgary on our blog here: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2018/11/28/celebrating-calgary-22-and-50-posts/
Details about our Alberta Rockies road trip (including Jasper and Banff) can be found here: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2020/08/18/exploring-the-alberta-rockies/
This episode takes a deep dive into our fast-paced work culture and the pervasive hustling mindset. Give it a listen for our critique, and let us know your thoughts!
Read more on the blog below:
https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2021/11/09/hustling-vs-balance/
https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2022/03/21/critiquing-work-culture/
Trigger warning: discussions of violence and unrest throughout the world.
In times of unrest and uncertainty, it is event more important to prioritize your mental health. This short and sweet episode discusses a few strategies to do so. Do not hesitate to reach out to a mental health professional if you feel you need further support during these difficult times.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2022/02/28/three-mental-health-tips/
Talking all about love on today's episode - specifically, self love and how important it truly is.
Find out more about self love on the blog: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2021/02/28/self-love/
https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2022/02/15/love-day/
Find out more about love languages here: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/
Looking back on some adventures in Spain and Portugal from 2017! These countries were visited as part of a Global Seminar with a group of students and a professor, while completing my undergraduate degree. In Spain, I visited Barcelona on my own prior to joining our group to explore Madrid and nearby Toledo. In Portugal, we travelled to Lisbon and explored nearby Sintra and Cascais.
Visit the blog for more about adventures in Spain: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2017/07/19/solo-and-group-adventures-in-spain/
More adventures in Portugal can be found here: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2017/08/02/a-love-letter-to-portugal/
Today, we dive in to past adventures exploring Vancouver and the surrounding Lower Mainland. We discuss some key landmarks, sites, events, markets and festivals in the area - specifically in Vancouver, North Vancouver, Richmond, New Westminster, and Squamish. We also chat about sustainability, history, colonialism, privilege, art, pride, hikes, ocean views and more! This episode is jam-packed and if you're a fan of the Vancouver area or want to learn more about it, you won't want to miss this episode.
Visit our blog for more posts about the Lower Mainland: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/category/home-okanagan-vancouver/
Reflecting back on the roller-coaster ride of 2021, and hopes for the new year.
Trigger warning: discussions of suicide. Please only read this post if you are in a safe space to do so.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2022/01/10/hello-2022/
Discussing the holiday season and upcoming holiday plans.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2021/12/19/home-for-the-holidays/
Our creator, Chiara Mason, reflects on turning 25 and her journey in life so far in this bonus episode.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://chiaragoesglobal.com/2021/11/30/twenty-five/
Discussing past travels to Dublin, Ireland and Edinburgh, Scotland.
More details about Dublin can be found on our blog here: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2016/04/24/pubs-parks-history-and-the-sea-in-dublin/
Details about our visit to Edinburgh are on the blog here: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2016/05/15/the-incredible-scenery-of-edinburgh/
Diving in to past travels exploring Brussels, Belgium; Amsterdam, The Netherlands; and London, England. This episode does deal with some sensitive content, please use your discretion when listening.
You can read more about our adventures on our website - find details about Brussels here: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2016/04/11/lost-and-found-in-belgium/
More about Amsterdam here: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2016/05/08/unique-amsterdam/
And London adventures here: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2016/04/11/the-diversity-of-london/
On this Halloween-themed episode, we dive into the mental health scaries. Specifically, we discuss medication for mental health purposes.
Trigger warning: discussion of depression, anxiety, panic attacks, suicide, medication, mental health.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://chiaragoesglobal.com/2021/10/25/mental-health-med-journey/
Mental health resources:
Canadian Mental Health Association – https://cmha.ca/
Hope and Healing after Suicide – PDF guide
Normalizing Grief – https://www.normalizegrief.com/
Mental Health Support – Canadian government
Here to Help – https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/
Anxiety Canada – directory of services and programs
Call the Canada Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-833-456-4566 (in Quebec 1-866-277-3553), available 24/7 for crisis support.
After a brief break taking some time off to process the news of losing a loved one, we are back to dive into relationships. In this episode, we chat about family relationships, friendships, and intimate relationships with a partner.
Trigger warning: discussions of loss.
Visit our website for more: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/
Reflecting on a summer of adventures in the Okanagan and Vancouver, plus discussing the shift into the fall accompanied by a big move to Kelowna, BC.
This episode uses some content from our recent blog post, which can be found here: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2021/09/13/heading-into-fall/
A recap of our recent adventures in Toronto this summer, plus a look back at past trips to Toronto throughout the years, including where it all began in 2017. Chatting about our favorite city is the perfect way to celebrate our 10th episode!
This episode pulls from a number of relevant blog posts on our website, the most recent of which can be found here: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2021/08/30/exploring-toronto/
Further blog posts about Toronto can be found here: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/?s=toronto
Diving in to our adventures exploring Quebec City and Montreal in Quebec, and Ottawa in Ontario. Please excuse our horrible French!
Trigger warning: this episode discusses residential schools in Canada, in the context of Canada's colonial capital, Ottawa. Please ensure you are in a safe space prior to engaging with the contents in this episode.
This episode pulls from a number of relevant blog posts on our website, the most recent which detailed exploring Ottawa and Quebec this summer: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2021/08/16/exploring-ottawa/
Previous adventures in Ottawa can be found here: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2017/11/15/reflecting-on-our-nations-capital/
Details about Quebec City are on our blog here: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2017/11/21/the-magical-quebec-city/
And exploring in Montreal here: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2017/11/30/mixed-feelings-in-montreal/
A critical discussion of the impacts of systemic racism and white privilege, in the context of the resurgence of the BLM movement. USA and Canadian specific.
Trigger warning: discussions of colonialism, genocide, racism, death, white supremacy, white privilege, and more. Please only proceed with listening to this episode if you are in a safe space to do so. Please visit our website for further resources.
This episode has content derived from a couple of blog posts on our website: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2020/06/19/blm/ and https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2021/01/17/blm-2/
Visit the above links for further resources and ways to support the movement.
Today, we'll dive in to our past travels in Central Europe, where we explore Vienna, Austria and Berlin, Germany.
Trigger warning: please note, this episode discusses triggering content about the world wars and cold war, specifically as it relates to the context in Berlin, Germany. This episode will discuss The Holocaust and further atrocities that took place during this time in history. Please ensure you are in a safe space before proceeding with listening to this episode.
This episode is also available as two blog posts. Our first blog post about our journey in Vienna: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2016/04/10/beauty-of-architecture-art-in-vienna/
And our second blog post about our journey in Berlin: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2016/04/10/history-of-berlin/
A critical discussion of nationalism and colonialism in Canada, situated within recent events.
Trigger warning: discussions of colonialism, nationalism, genocide, residential schools, intergenerational trauma, racism, immigration policies, and more. Please only proceed with reading this post if you are in a safe space to do so. If you are already feeling triggered, please see the resources below:
24/7 IRSSS Crisis Line: 1-800-721-0066
24 hour National Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419
Tsow-Tun Le Lum Crisis Line: 1-888-403-3123
Ku-Us Crisis Line: 1-800-588-8717
Orange Shirt Day: https://www.orangeshirtday.org/
Donate to the Indian Residential School Survivors Society: https://www.irsss.ca/
Read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action here: http://trc.ca/assets/pdf/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf
This episode has content derived from a couple blog posts on our website: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2017/07/06/the-intersection-of-nationalism-and-colonialism-part-one-canada-the-us/
And https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2021/07/05/unpacking-canada-day/
Diving in to a discussion of the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year and a half, and some hope for the future post-pandemic. Primarily references the situation in BC, Canada.
Visit our website for a list of blog posts covering this topic: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/tag/covid-19/
Diving in deep to the roller-coaster that was my mental health journey throughout 2020.
Content Warning: use of explicit language in some cases.
Trigger Warning: discussion of depression, anxiety, panic attacks, medication.
Disclaimer: I am in no way qualified to provide advice as a mental health professional, therapist or counsellor. I am simply speaking from my own lived experience on my mental health journey.
If you are struggling with your mental health, please connect with a licensed mental health professional. See further resources at our corresponding blog post: http://chiaragoesglobal.com/2021/01/31/my-2020-mental-health-journey/
Taking a look back at a pivotal time in my life, right after taking part in a Global Seminar in 2017, which led to some big changes. Reflecting on those changes back then, and some upcoming changes for the future.
This episode is also available as a blog post, which is one of the most popular on the blog: http://chiaragoesglobal.com/2017/08/16/the-wake-up-call/
Diving in to some past international travels in Prague, Czech Republic and Budapest, Hungary, as part of a three-week solo trip.
Trigger warning: discusses some sensitive content from past world wars.
Similar content from this episode is also available as a blog post: http://chiaragoesglobal.com/2016/04/10/the-sights-of-prague/ and https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2016/04/10/relaxation-and-reflection-in-budapest/
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