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The Balance is exactly that...all about balance. We are passionate, not only about our jobs as creatives, but about everything outside of them. Be it artists, designers, developers, photographers, or musicians, we all live in that space between creativity and everything else that fuels it.
We started The Balance because we wanted to talk to other creatives who also strive to find the healthy balance between family & work, work & play, and play & creativity. Our hope is that these interviews will give insight and inspire you to find your balance.
Summer is a great time to enjoy our beautiful outdoors: with the warmer temperatures, many of us go on camping trips and spend days with our friends and families by the ocean or the lake. Many of us walk more, cycle to work and school, and go on hiking trips. But lately, our summers have also been plagued with extreme heat and thick wildfire smoke, making the time we spend outside shorter. So what do we do when we need to stay indoors in order to keep ourselves healthy?In this episode, hear what Dr. Emily Brigham (Vancouver Coastal Health and University of British Columbia) has to say about keeping our lungs healthy during wildfire smoke events so we’re resilient when they continue to happen in our future. Resources mentioned in this episode:-Activity recommendations based on AQHI readings, BC Centre for Disease Control: http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Guidelines%20and%20Forms/Guidelines%20and%20Manuals/Health-Environment/BCCDC_WildFire_FactSheet_SmokeAndTheAQHI.pdf -Environment Canada Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) local forecasts: https://weather.gc.ca/airquality/pages/index_e.html -University of Northern BC (UNBC) AQ Map: https://aqmap.ca/aqmap/#4/58.55/-111.60/B31/L38/L40/L41 -Wildfire Smoke and Extreme Heat Action Plan: https://centreforlunghealth.ca/wildfire-smoke-and-extreme-heat-action-plan/ Follow BCAHL-Subscribe to our Newsletters: http://eepurl.com/hcpSNH -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/BC-Healthy-Living-Alliance/100064484400 -Twitter: https://twitter.com/bchealthyliving -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bchealthyliving/ -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bc-alliance-for-healthy-living/
Listen to Jen Petersen and Peter Ladner from BC Cycling Coalition talk about their experiences using active transportation year-round for work, chores, and leisure. They share tips on how to adjust to different seasons, optimal gear to look out for, keeping yourself safe, and ways you can make active transportation possible for you and your family all year long.Follow BCAHL- Subscribe to our Newsletters: eepurl.com/hcpSNH- Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/BC-Healthy…nce/100064484400- Twitter: twitter.com/bchealthyliving- Instagram: www.instagram.com/bchealthyliving/- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/bc-allia…-healthy-living/
In this five-part Communities Going Active series, we will hear about local governments and groups that launched projects to promote and encourage the use of active transportation in their communities. These projects address barriers that prevent people from trying out cycling or even scootering, such as costs, lack of gear, or perhaps lack of experience.This last episode features Glen Cheetham, the Climate and Sustainability Manager at the City of Kamloops. Glen and his team focus on working with the city's residents and businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including encouraging generations of Kamloops residents to try out active transportation.Follow BCAHL-Subscribe to our Newsletters: http://eepurl.com/hcpSNH -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/BC-Healthy-Living-Alliance/100064484400 -Twitter: https://twitter.com/bchealthyliving -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bchealthyliving/ -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bc-alliance-for-healthy-living/
In this five-part Communities Going Active series, we will hear about local governments and groups that launched projects to promote and encourage the use of active transportation in their communities. These projects address barriers that prevent people from trying out cycling or even scootering, such as costs, lack of gear, or perhaps lack of experience.In this episode, you’ll hear from Brendon James, Transportation Demand Management Coordinator and Michelle Lam, North Shore Mobility Options Coordinator at the District of North Vancouver. They’ll talk about the importance of community outreach and different ways of communicating the importance of active transportation and ways to make the message more accessible and appealing to people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Follow BCAHL-Subscribe to our Newsletters: http://eepurl.com/hcpSNH -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/BC-Healthy-Living-Alliance/100064484400 -Twitter: https://twitter.com/bchealthyliving -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bchealthyliving/ -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bc-alliance-for-healthy-living/
In this five-part Communities Going Active series, we will hear about local governments and groups that launched projects to promote and encourage the use of active transportation in their communities. These projects address barriers that prevent people from trying out cycling or even scootering, such as costs, lack of gear, or perhaps lack of experience.In this episode, we talk to Hayden Guilderson, who was the Lands Officer at Tzeachten First Nation at the time of their project launch. He’ll discuss how their bike reimbursement program fit in with an existing financial assistance program they have for the Nations’ membership, and how this project has made a difference in the community moves. Follow BCAHL-Subscribe to our Newsletters: http://eepurl.com/hcpSNH -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/BC-Healthy-Living-Alliance/100064484400 -Twitter: https://twitter.com/bchealthyliving -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bchealthyliving/ -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bc-alliance-for-healthy-living/
In this five-part Communities Going Active series, we will hear about local governments and groups that launched projects to promote and encourage the use of active transportation in their communities. These projects address barriers that prevent people from trying out cycling or even scootering, such as costs, lack of gear, or perhaps lack of experience.In this episode, we talk to Danica Burwash, the Project Manager at Doctors and Nurses for Planetary Health, which is based in Nelson. We’ll hear about how her organization worked with the City of Nelson to provide essential active transportation gear to community members and how their initiative encouraged residents to cycle all-year round, including in snow and frigid temperatures. Follow BCAHL-Subscribe to our Newsletters: http://eepurl.com/hcpSNH -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/BC-Healthy-Living-Alliance/100064484400 -Twitter: https://twitter.com/bchealthyliving -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bchealthyliving/ -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bc-alliance-for-healthy-living/
In this five-part Communities Going Active series, we will hear about local governments and groups that launched projects to promote and encourage the use of active transportation in their communities. These projects address barriers that prevent people from trying out cycling or even scootering, such as costs, lack of gear, or perhaps lack of experience. In this episode, we talk to Kira Gill-Maher, the Climate Action and Policy Planner at the Town of Sidney. She’ll walk us through their repair kit lending library and skills workshops, and how this two-part project is making an impact in supporting Sidney residents as they try out active transportation. Follow BCAHL-Subscribe to our Newsletters: http://eepurl.com/hcpSNH -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/BC-Healthy-Living-Alliance/100064484400 -Twitter: https://twitter.com/bchealthyliving -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bchealthyliving/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bc-alliance-for-healthy-living/
In this episode, we explore low- and non-alcoholic beverages: can they help us develop safe drinking habits and can they replace alcohol for those of us struggling with alcohol use disorder or those who simply want to reduce their alcohol intake? We'll hear from Heather Allen (Canadian Alcohol Use Disorder Society) and Ciana Van Dusen (Canadian Cancer Society) about the health benefits of reducing our alcohol intake and tips on how to make going dry manageable.The Balance is recorded and produced by BCAHL’s Communications Manager on the traditional territories of the syilx Okanagan People. Thank you so much for listening. Follow BCAHL-Subscribe to our Newsletters: http://eepurl.com/hcpSNH -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/BC-Healthy-Living-Alliance/100064484400 -Twitter: https://twitter.com/bchealthyliving -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bchealthyliving/ -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bc-alliance-for-healthy-living/
In this episode, Dr. Luisa Giles (University of the Fraser Valley) speaks about the effects of air pollution on our bodies, ways we can protect ourselves and minimize our exposure to wildfire smoke, how we can continue to keep ourselves active even when air quality is poor, and how recreation leaders can support their communities during smoke events.The Balance is recorded and produced by BCAHL’s Communications Manager on the traditional, unceded territories of the syilx Okanagan Nation. Thank you so much for listening.Follow BCAHL-Subscribe to our Newsletters: http://eepurl.com/hcpSNH -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/BC-Healthy-Living-Alliance/100064484400 -Twitter: https://twitter.com/bchealthyliving -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bchealthyliving/ -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bc-alliance-for-healthy-living/
In this episode, Dr. Tim Naimi (Director, Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research) and Dr. Heather Bryant (Expert Advisor, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer) talk about how alcohol warning labels can help consumers learn about Canada's updated low-risk drinking guidelines, and the chronic disease and cancer risk that comes with alcohol use, among others.Follow BCAHL-Subscribe to our Newsletters: http://eepurl.com/hcpSNH -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/BC-Healthy-Living-Alliance/100064484400 -Twitter: https://twitter.com/bchealthyliving -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bchealthyliving/ -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bc-alliance-for-healthy-living/
In this episode, we explore the health impacts of sugary drinks, some ways that can help reduce consumption, and how we can make sugary drink taxation equitable. Our guests are Dr. Tom Warshawski, Chair of Childhood Obesity Foundation and a consultant pediatrician based in Kelowna, and Dr. Jim Krieger, a professor at the University of Washington and the founder and Executive Director of Healthy Food America. The Balance is recorded and produced by BCAHL’s Communications Manager on the traditional, unceded territories of the Syilx Okanagan People. Thank you so much for listening.Reports mentioned in this episode-“Centering Equity in Sugary Drink Tax Policy: Elements of Equitable Tax Policy Design” (https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/heatlhyfoodamerica/pages/439/attachments/original/1613144730/SSB_Tax_Equity_Policy_Report_FINAL.pdf?1613144730)-“Sweetened beverage taxes: Economic benefits and costs according to household income” (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306919222000574?via%3Dihub)Follow BCAHL-Subscribe to our Newsletters: http://eepurl.com/hcpSNH -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/BC-Healthy-Living-Alliance/100064484400 -Twitter: https://twitter.com/bchealthyliving -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bchealthyliving/ -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bc-alliance-for-healthy-living/
Today we are bringing you a blast from the past! In this episode we are featuring a live webinar from 2020 focused on youth vaping during COVID-19 and what experts have to say about the concerning research.Our first speaker, Christopher Lam, CEO and President of the BC Lung Association will give an overview of vaping from across the province as well as touch on what programs and policies are happening now to address and prevent youth vaping. Our second speaker, Annie Smith, Executive Director of McCreary Centre Society will talk about findings from the Youth-led Research Project about vaping: Clearing the Air.Our final speaker, Art Steinmann, Manager of Supporting and Connecting Youth (SACY), Substance-Use Health Promotion Initiative Program from the Vancouver School Board will speak about what is happening in schools, policies and programs in place and how vaping is impacting youth. We hope you enjoy this live webinar experience with The Balance podcast.The Balance is recorded and produced by BCAHL’s Communications Manager on the traditional, unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Thank you so much for listening.Episode Links:-Full webinar recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxURsv6wjOc -BC Lung Association: https://bc.lung.ca/ -Youth-Led Research Project About Vaping: https://bc.lung.ca/how-we-can-help/vaping/youth-led-research-project-about-vaping -McCreary Centre Society: https://www.mcs.bc.ca/-Youth Vaping During COVID-19: https://www.mcs.bc.ca/pdf/youth_vaping_covid19.pdf -SACY (Supporting And Connecting Youth): https://www.vsb.bc.ca/Student_Support/Safe_Caring/SACY_Substance_Use_Health_Promotion/Pages/default.aspx -BCCDC COVID-19 Information: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19 Music Credits:-Music provided by HearWeGo -Artist: Liam Thomas Title: No Time -Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QVwZmQkJ6Sw
Welcome to The Balance, a public health podcast brought to you by the BC Alliance for Healthy Living. From the social determinants of health, food insecurity, active transportation to social justice, we cover it all. Join us as we speak with thought leaders about new research, programs and policy ideas for creating healthier communities. The Balance is recorded and produced by BCAHL’s Communications Manager on the traditional, unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Thank you so much for listening.Follow BCAHL-Subscribe to our Newsletters: http://eepurl.com/hcpSNH -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/BC-Healthy-Living-Alliance/100064484400 -Twitter: https://twitter.com/bchealthyliving -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bchealthyliving/ -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bc-alliance-for-healthy-living/ Featured Episodes:Listed in order of appearance.-COVID Impacts on Physical Activity and Wellness https://open.spotify.com/episode/0bKBObpReAnX90CoyUQPc7?si=oYG7pi5vT7eX7Y9g7N9UmQ&dl_branch=1 -Food Insecurity https://open.spotify.com/episode/2IgtKXAbAxVqYUvRFvKNg3?si=S7ZsFgd2SoCuB8nJgGrO6A&dl_branch=1 -Vaping https://open.spotify.com/episode/0MNnRWVVRUVmjMCcEM2iaR?si=wRH9a4ZfQ5e5lWeY2Y68Iw&dl_branch=1 -EverybodyMoves: Race https://open.spotify.com/episode/38aPjr4TUyoC9IznDPLlLJ?si=-pTNFZKQRqakB3OzuZCgfA&dl_branch=1 -Move Commute Connect https://open.spotify.com/episode/3sOSVA4dRkNNpUK2ysUPg4?si=V3DjWth-T-qC3h-qMxqvLg&dl_branch=1 -EverybodyMoves: Gender Part 2 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6wMr3x8eTdjOyr9hbmoaOX?si=FbRYxsKJRZWrUeDyVPC-DA&dl_branch=1 Music Credits:-Music provided by HearWeGo -Artist: Liam Thomas Title: No Time -Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QVwZmQkJ6Sw
“Often programs are not designed to meet the needs of girls and women; they are underrepresented as participants and leaders.” Terri Temelini, Program Manager at Canadian Women and Sport, explores gender inequities within sport and recreation with an intersectional lens. Terri breaks down the idea of belonging, confidence, and “perfection” in sports, and how this impacts girls and people identifying as non-binary. The Balance is recorded and produced by BCAHL’s Communications Manager on the traditional, unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.Thank you so much for listening.Episode Links:-Rally Report: https://womenandsport.ca/resources/research-insights/rally-report/-Jen Kish:ohttps://www.instagram.com/jen_kish/?hl=enohttps://www.cbc.ca/sports/rugby/jen-kish-rugby-mental-health-1.5721259-Shireen Ahmed: https://twitter.com/_shireenahmed_?lang=en-Kimberlé Crenshaw:ohttps://twitter.com/sandylocks?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorohttps://youtu.be/ViDtnfQ9FHcohttps://time.com/5786710/kimberle-crenshaw-intersectionality/Canadian Women and Sport Resources-Consulting Services: https://womenandsport.ca/learning-opportunities/consulting-The Gender Equity Playbook: https://womenandsport.ca/learning-opportunities/gender-equity-playbook-Game On: https://womenandsport.ca/game-on-pilot-program-Same Game: https://womenandsport.ca/resources/tools/same-game-WISE Fund Grant: https://womenandsport.ca/resources/wise-fund-Newsletter Subscription: https://womenandsport.ca/news/newsletter
“Hearing that glass ceiling break that moment you realize: why not ME? I can do this.” Donnie Rosa shares her story about overcoming gender inequities within sport and recreation and explains her responsibility as a leader to remove barriers to participation. We dive deep into the discrimination experienced by women, girls and people identifying as LGBTQIA2S+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer/ questioning, intersex, asexual, two spirited plus). Donnie is the BC Recreation and Parks Association’s President-Elect, and she is the General Manager for Vancouver Park and Recreation.The Balance is recorded and produced by BCAHL’s Communications Manager on the traditional, unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.Thank you so much for listening.Episode Links:-Vancouver Park Board Trans, Gender Diverse and Two-Spirit Inclusion and Resources: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/trans-gender-diverse-and-two-spirit-community.aspx -March Madness: https://reflector.uindy.edu/2021/04/14/opinion-inequality-shown-in-treatment-to-womens-basketball-during-2021-march-madness-tournament/ -National Collegiate Athletic Association Title IX & March Madness: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ceceliatownes/2021/03/19/where-is-title-ix-in-the-ncaa-weight-rooms/?sh=4e6d8dd77007 -Justine Blainey: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1517498-womens-hockey-hero-and-former-player-justine-blainey-celebrates-40th-birthday -Billy Jean King Battle of the Sexes Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3NCf0GUwFo -BCRPA: https://healthyliving.bcrpa.bc.ca/creating-safe-and-welcoming-spaces/ [healthyliving.bcrpa.bc.ca] -National Women’s Hockey League Transgender Player Policy: https://www.nwhl.zone/nwhl-transgender-policy
What barriers do newcomers face to being physically active? What can we do to overcome those barriers at a program and policy level and personally? Lizeth Escobedo, Manager of Adult Learning & Immigrant Services for the YMCA of Greater Vancouver, answers those questions while sharing her personal experiences immigrating to Canada. The Balance is recorded and produced by BCAHL’s Communications Manager on the traditional, unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.Thank you so much for listening.Episode Links:-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YmcaOfGreaterVancouver/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatervanymca/-Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatervanymca-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ymca-of-greater-vancouver-YMCA’s email for our new immigrant programs is connections@gv.ymca.ca-YMCA Newsletter: https://www.gv.ymca.ca/-YMCA virtual workouts they can check https://www.ymcahome.ca/yfitness
“Racism looks different for different communities.” In this Episode, we talked to the Sume Ndumbe-Eyoh, Senior Knowledge Translation Specialist at the National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH), where she discusses intersectional racial barriers within physical activity and health.This episode was recorded through Zoom before the COVID19 Pandemic. The podcast theme song is Sneaky Business by Biz Baz Studio. You can listen to the whole song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=In5JQdQHH5EThe Balance is recorded and produced by BCAHL’s Communications Manager on the traditional, unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Thank you so much for listening. Episode Links:- Dr. Janet Smylie’s work at Well Living House and St. Michael’s Hospital. http://www.welllivinghouse.com/about-us/whos-involved/dr-janet-smylie/ -Dr. Annette Brown’s work at UBC. https://nursing.ubc.ca/our-people/annette-browne -NCCDH webinar: Governance and Decision-Making for Health Equity: http://nccdh.ca/workshops-events/entry/webinar-governance-and-decision-making-for-health-equity?mc_cid=6ac86ab3b1&mc_eid=713020c663 -NCCDH webinar: Health and Proximity to Local Resources: http://nccdh.ca/workshops-events/entry/webinar-proximity-to-resources-and-health -NCCDH webinar: “Racing” the Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity (Part 1 of 2) http://nccdh.ca/workshops-events/entry/webinar-racing-the-social-determinants-of-health-and-health-equity-part-1-o -NCCDH’s Let’s Talk series: http://nccdh.ca/search/search&keywords=Let's+talk+series/ -Sara Ahmed’s book: On Being Included: Racism and Diversity in Institutional Life https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13206153-on-being-included
In this Episode, we talked to Shawna Lawson, Director, Research & Social Innovation at viaSport. This episode was recorded through Zoom during the second phase of the COVID19 pandemic. In this conversation, we mention BC’s Physical Activity Strategy, Active People, Active Places which you can read more about here: https://www.bchealthyliving.ca/what-we-do/active-people-active-places/ and more specifically we talk about the initiative All Youth Matter: Inclusion Training. Shawna, her team and many community and youth voices created this program which is a 4-hour workshop looking at what makes an inclusive environment, how to identify and address barriers and steps to take to intervene and stop discrimination. Over 1500 Participants (mostly sport and recreation leaders) have been trained so far but it’s open to anyone who works with youth. You can find out more or to sign-up at info@viasport.caOther excellent organizations mentioned during our conversation were Red Fox Healthy Living Society and BCRPA.The podcast theme song is Sneaky Business by Biz Baz Studio. You can listen to the whole song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=In5JQdQHH5EThe Balance is recorded and produced by BCAHL’s Communications Manager on the traditional, unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Thank you so much for listening.Episode Links:-viaSport: https://www.viasport.ca/-BC’s Physical Activity Strategy, Active People, Active Places: https://www.bchealthyliving.ca/what-we-do/active-people-active-places/-All Youth Matter Inclusion Training: https://www.viasport.ca/inclusion/youth-Red Fox Healthy Living Society: https://redfoxsociety.org/-BCRPA: https://www.bcrpa.bc.ca/
Sian Blyth, the Executive Director of the BC Wheelchair Basketball Society, explores how physical activity can be more accessible and inclusive for people living with disabilities. The Balance is recorded and produced by BCAHL’s Communications Manager on the traditional, unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Thank you so much for listening.Episode Links:-BC Wheelchair Basketball Society: https://www.bcwbs.ca/ -Subscribe to BCAHL’s newsletters: http://eepurl.com/hcpSNH
We dive deep into food insecurity within the province with Valerie Tarasuk, and how COVID-19 has accentuated the issue.Valerie Tarasuk is a professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Toronto, and leads PROOF, a research program launched with funding from CIHR to investigate policy interventions to reduce food insecurity in Canada.Valerie critically discusses the research findings from The Future of BC’s Food Systems: Findings and Recommendations (British Columbia) by The Food Security Task Force, and provides her insights on the idea of a universal basic income. The Balance is recorded and produced by BCAHL’s Communications Manager on the traditional, unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Thank you so much for listening.Episode Links:-PROOF Food Insecurity Policy Research: https://proof.utoronto.ca/-The Future of BC’s Food Systems: Findings and Recommendations (British Columbia) by The Food Security Task Force: https://engage.gov.bc.ca/app/uploads/sites/121/2020/01/FSTF-Report-2020-The-Future-of-Food.pdf-The Future of BC’s Food System: Response to Findings and Recommendations of the BC Food Security Task Force. Prepared by: The Institute for Sustainable Food Systems at Kwantlen Polytechnic University: https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/ISFS%20Response_layoutFINAL_0.pdf-Subscribe to BCAHL’s newsletters: http://eepurl.com/hcpSNH
COVID-19 has affected us in all aspects of our lives, including physical activity. Guy Faulkner, a professor from the School of Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia, elaborates on his research (https://open.library.ubc.ca/cIRcle/collections/facultyresearchandpublications/52383/items/1.0392348) on how the pandemic impacts the physical activity levels of Canadian children and youth’. Guy’s research used the ParticipACTION Impact Report (https://www.participaction.com/en-ca/content/impact-report) to measure recommended physical activity levels. Iyoma Yvonne Edache, a PhD student at the School of Public and Population Health at the University of British Columbia, recently published research exploring the impact of financial insecurity on adolescent health behaviours. In the interview with her, Iyoma referenced to a paper (https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/8/2352) on how COVID impacted Canadian families with young children. The Balance is recorded and produced by BCAHL’sCommunications Manager on the traditional, unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
This episode of the Balance was recorded in a beautiful heritage building which serves as the headquarters of the BC Lung Association before the COVID19 pandemic began and over zoom during the second phase of the COVID19 pandemic. In this Episode, we talk to Chris Lam, President & CEO of BC Lung Association. This conversation took place about a month before our province declared a state of emergency due to COVID-19. Since then, BC Lung Association has stepped up to take on an integral information-sharing role about COVID-19 and lung health.Later we talk to Annie Smith, the Executive Director of the McCreary Centre Society, who made time to discuss vaping as it relates to youth in BC.BC Lung Association: https://bc.lung.ca/#GetTheScoop – PSA about youth vaping (https://bc.lung.ca/news/new-video-flavoured-vapes-hook-kids)QuitNow (https://bc.lung.ca/how-we-can-help/quit-smoking-support-and-community)Vaping Prevention Toolkit (https://bc.lung.ca/how-we-can-help/vaping/vaping-prevention-toolkit)Clearing the Air: a youth-led research project about vaping2018 BC Adolescent Survey (https://mcs.bc.ca/pdf/yrs_clearing_the_air.pdf)Check back to McCreary Centre Society’s webpage for the results of the recent Vaping and Tobacco Survey: https://www.mcs.bc.ca/The podcast theme song is Sneaky Business by Biz Baz Studio. You can listen to the whole song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=In5JQdQHH5EThe Balance is recorded and produced by BCAHL’s Communications Manager on the traditional, unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.Thank you so much for listening.
Welcome to first episode of The Balance, a public health podcast brought to you by the BC Alliance for Healthy Living. Recorded at the first ever British Columbia Active Transportation Summit, a 2-day event at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster, BC organized by the British Columbia Cycling Coalition. We interview a variety of attendees at the event who have an interest and stake in active transportation.The podcast theme song is Sneaky Business by Biz Baz Studio. You can listen to the whole song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=In5JQdQHH5EThe Balance is recorded and produced by BCAHL’s Communications Manager on the traditional, unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.Thank you for listening and now, let's talk #ActiveTransportation!
Native Texan Ben Jenkins is an American designer, brand strategist, entrepreneur, and semi-pro Dad, husband, surfer, and angler. He is the founder of the branding company Onefastbuffalo, the sporting goods brand Warstic, Workhaus Lodge, Western Son Vodka, The Native American Branding Agency INDIG, and most recently the lifestyle brand ONEFASTco.
With over thirteen years of experience working with both professional and independent artists, as well as entrepreneurial endeavors, Brandon’s role has placed him in touch with every facet of the music industry. Personal motivation and a high sense of professionalism, have brought him success not only in the music industry, but also in launching multiple companies. Calling San Diego his home, he enjoys time on the golf course, and going on adventures with his wife and daughter.
This week Joel talks to guitarist James Mead. James shares his stories of being on a world touring band, the journey of being a father, and how faith and intentionality cross these worlds.
This week Joel talks to photographer Andy Barron. Andy shares his stories of traveling the world as a top class music photographer and the challenge to lose 80lbs in 8 months for 20k.