ALFA Relations

"Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect." - Alan Cohen. In episode ten, the ALFA Relations team wraps up their first season with a year in review. They discuss what they learned about the process of starting their podcast; taking a look at their first episode to now, and what that process has been like. In addition, they look back on their funniest, favorite, and stressful moments on the podcast. Lastly, they hint at upcoming projects being released in 2021 and talk about New Year’s resolutions. So ALFAs, what are your thoughts on New Year’s resolutions?

REMINDER

Season 2 premieres on January 12th, 2021

We launch our project on January 12th, 2021 as well! 

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“We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” -George Bernard Shaw. In episode nine, the ALFA Relations team is joined by Concordia professor and play expert, Steven Henle. He defines what play is, the importance of play in adults, and how playfulness leads to relationship satisfaction. In addition, he discusses how to play amidst the pandemic, teaching in a virtual world compared to in-person and the future of teaching. So ALFAs, how will you continue to play as you grow older?

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Link to CAPS-

https://www.concordia.ca/students/success/career-planning.html?utm_source=redirect&utm_campaign=career-planning-services

Link to FutureReady-

https://www.concordia.ca/students/success/future-ready.html?utm_source=vanity&utm_campaign=futureready

Metaphor that we can all use to add a playful attitude in our lives, despite our disabilities.

https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_purdy_living_beyond_limits?language=en

Play-related research, concepts, examples.

https://www.ted.com/talks/stuart_brown_play_is_more_than_just_fun?language=en

“An empty lantern provides no light. Self-care is the fuel that allows your light to shine brightly.” - Unknown. In episode eight, the ALFA Relations team discuss the completion of their first ever giveaway and the importance of supporting small/local businesses. The teams checks in with their Instagram followers, in addition to checking in with themselves to discuss how they’ve been doing with the end of semester. The importance of mental health and self-care is brought up, as the team urges students to take care of themselves during these times. Remember to check-in with those around you! How are you all doing? Drop your one word check-in!

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"Teamwork begins by building trust. And the only way to do that is to overcome our need for invulnerability." – Patrick Lencioni. In episode seven, a respected individual known as “the People’s Champion”, joins the ALFA Relations team to discuss his journey with group development. This man is no other than Dr. Timothy Farmer: a mentor, a counseling psychologist, and professor. He explores the roots of the Applied Human Science department at Concordia, his visual impairment and how he’s had to adapt, and his involvement in some civil rights movement. In addition, he discusses the essential parts for an effective team and the “hippie” times of an AHSC course, working in task groups. So, are you ready for Saturday nights with Timmy?

“To inspire, educate and empower people and organizations to achieve their peak potential in human communication and life purpose, through evolutionary change.” - Ron Thiessen. In episode six, counseling psychologist, consultant, change evolutionist, author, and professor Ron Thiessen joins the ALFA Relations team to discuss his life journey and purpose. He explores different topics, such as mission statements, the importance of setting goals and his work as a counseling psychologist, professor and change evolutionist. In addition, he gives the ALFA listeners a breakdown of his book, Reset Your Internal GPS. So ALFAs, are you ready to create your own mission statement?

It's one thing to follow a faith, though it's another to lead one. In episode five, family man, pastor, and student, Graeme Dyck, joins the ALFA Relations team to discuss his spiritual transition from partier to pastor. They discuss the changes Graeme has gone through, including his move from Winnipeg to Montreal, his journey of becoming a pastor, his community work and his take on fatherhood.

“The power of radio is not that it speaks to millions, but that it speaks intimately and privately to each one of those millions.” -Hallie Flanagan. In Episode four, local celeb and Montreal radio legend Cat Spencer joins the ALFA Relations team to discuss his journey of radio. He talks about the state of radio twenty years ago versus now, some missed opportunities, the future of the industry in Montreal, adapting to the new conditions due to COVID-19, his thoughts on podcasting, and much more.

Anxiety: Apprehensive uneasiness or nervousness usually over an impending or anticipated ill (Merriam-Webster). In Episode three, the ALFA Relations team discusses Luca’s personal growth in overcoming social anxiety, Allen facing his fears and saying yes to new opportunities, and Alex’s openness to making new friends.

Since the beginning of time, human beings have been faced with new challenging circumstances for which they had to adapt. Having faced our latest challenge in 2020, how are you adapting? In Episode two, the ALFA Relations team brings awareness to Suicide Prevention month, discusses adapting to the new status quo caused by COVID-19, and provides tips to listeners on how to succeed with online schooling.

Help Hotlines/Services:

https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/looking-for-local-resources-support/?fbclid=IwAR1Bv9VGlmSZsfkDmJnoxlW8y2NaIwREbJE8p1-qaSxUU0R3VHwa--XYpzQ

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

https://suicideactionmontreal.org/en/?fbclid=IwAR08Tgv4XpcHw-xC0lK3IA4uMZQaXZOTJ8gKP_2SrVrd377tdfKJ3SHEiMM

http://www.concordia.ca/coronavirus/wellbeing/mental-health.html?fbclid=IwAR0MgV86thCQWUcewOMGe-JrO2BQHOZPFnmNNvgHX-0S1Ar29nvrkIoMXLA

https://www.mcgill.ca/wellness-hub/?fbclid=IwAR3i7zYI56svYwZFHPufYzy4vkJWygPJmz6W8TlIWY6GxjBSF5HuiUoDVuQ

https://www.mcgill.ca/thewelloffice/emergencies?fbclid=IwAR2B4eQkTLl-g-v5m4XFweill9lvZXAYyw-qEpiKm7fioOc33mqW9IwY8xg#:~:text=Tel.%3A%20514%2D723%2D,for%20people%20affected%20by%20suicide

Every good story starts at the beginning. In episode one, the ALFA Relations squad explores the origins of how they met, how the idea of the podcast came to be, what ALFA Relations is all about, their goals, and what they plan to do going forward.