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Almost 107

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Almost 107 episodes

  • Life on the Spectrum

    Sources 

    Morrison, D. (2017, November 27). Why autism strikes mostly boys. Office of the Vice President for Research. Retrieved March 2, 2023, from https://research.umn.edu/inquiry/post/why-autism-strikes-mostly-boys

    Gotter, A., & Rossiaky, D. (2022, July 12). Autism in adults: Diagnosis, treatment, and resources. Healthline. Retrieved March 2, 2023, from https://www.healthline.com/health/autism-in-adults 

     

    Music Used 

    Lo-fi Study - https://pixabay.com/music/beats-lofi-study-112191/

    Watr Fluid - https://pixabay.com/music/beats-watr-fluid-10149/

    Spirit Blossom - https://pixabay.com/music/beats-spirit-blossom-15285/

    Let It Go - https://pixabay.com/music/future-bass-let-it-go-12279/

    19 min
  • Handgun Ban: Punishment or Protection?
    Reporter Robert Van Ryswyck dives into Canada's sweeping handgun ban with Liberal MP Peter Fragiskatos and Gun store owner Wayne Goble. The two men offer answers to questions like: Why are firearms getting so expensive? Why is the new law so confusing? If we ban guns for safety when do we stop banning things?
    18 min
  • Combating "Freshman 15"
    The “Freshman 15” is a term used when 1st year post secondary students gain 15 pounds for a variety of reasons. Most do their best to try and avoid it but for 1st year students adjusting to a new school life is difficult. In this podcast we talk to personal trainer Mattoas Bos. student Cole Tyler and former international student Adithya Ajith on their stories of going through it, what they did to get back in form and advice that others can use to help avoid or get out of the “Freshman 15”
    17 min
  • Growth of Canadian Basketball
    Basketball is special. The combination of speed, skill, athleticism and teamwork makes it one of the greatest sports in the World. The popularity of basketball in Canada has skyrocketed over the past few years. On this episode, we'll be discussing how the growth of basketball in Canada has affected the current and future generations.
    18 min
  • Sport Food Supplements - Scam Or Real ?
    Sport food supplements... It is always been a controversial topic to discuss. Jason Antunes Fitness Trainer and Nutritionist from Fanshawe College will discuss if they are real or scam. We will learn about different supplements groups, how it works, their pros and cons. As an example our another guest speaker Ahmad El-Rifai will share his personal protein journey.
    18 min
  • On the Frontline of Ontario's Healthcare System
    If you speak with almost anyone involved in Ontario’s healthcare system, they say it’s in the middle of a crisis. Underpaid, overworked, and understaffed are the common refrain of people who are on the front lines. Today on Almost 107, we spoke with a member of the Ontario Nurse’s Association and an emergency room nurse to get a peek behind the curtain in Ontario’s hospitals.
    20 min
  • Students Club Activity
    When students do club activity, it can make campus life more colorful. However, It can have impact on student's study. It is a story about club activities with this ambivalence. In what ways are club activities good for students? On the contrary, in what ways is club activity bad for students? In addition, we talked about how far the club activities would actually go and what activities would be mainly done.
    18 min
  • Disney Movie Talk
    This podcast is a fun talk episode of Fanshawe College students talking about their favourite Disney movies they loved to watch growing up. We will look at animated movies, remakes/live action versions and some spin off ideas that Disney has created. These students will share their thoughts and opiniosn on which ones they liked and didn't from their childhood.
    23 min
  • Legalized Online Gambling, Worth the Risk?
    Online Gambling was fully legalized last year in Ontario. Since then the industry has exploded in popularity, but at what cost? This episode, addictions councillor April Laithwaite and Gamblers Anonymous trustee Aldo, identify the many concerns and struggles people with problematic gambling habits are facing in light of the new legislation.
    18 min
  • Mental Health with Young Adults
    Having a conversation about mental health is really important for young adults these days. On this episode, we'll be discussing the importance of self-care and how young adults learn from their mistakes.
    17 min

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