COVID Talks

COVID Talks

By Eydid Ali & Tim FoleyHealth & FitnessMental Health
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COVID Talks episodes

  • Ep. 11: Messages of Hope

    Tim and Kim play a "This or That" game. Special guest Jake Gaydos joins for an extended interview about the affect of COVID-19 on family-owned restaurants, working in marketing for a hospital, his own life transitions during the pandemic, and how the power of community support has put human resilience on full display. 

    1 hr 4 min
  • Ep. 10: A Pharmacist's Vaccine Insight
    Tim and Kim play a 'would you rather' game. Special guest Abin Thannickal joins for an extended interview about his experience distributing the COVID-19 vaccine and shares insight about current events on both a global and local level. From farmers protesting in India to the anti-Asian hate crimes that have continued to increase in the States, Abin provides us with a wealth of information.
    Resources: 
    https://www1.nyc.gov/site/cchr/community/stop-asian-hate.page 
    https://compassioninoakland.org
    55 min
  • Ep. 9: “Dancing with Myself”

    Tim and Kim discuss the recent tragedies caused by extreme winter weather in the southern United States. Special guest Cassie Stern joins us for an extended interview. As suggested by the episode title, (a reference to the Billy Idol and Generation X song) being a professional dancer has looked a lot different in the time of the pandemic. Cassie shares about the impact COVID has had on her career, quarantining in NYC and more.

    56 min
  • Ep. 8: Breaking Down Barriers

    Tim and Kim talk about what's inspiring them as of late. Special guest Puja Thomas joins for an extended interview about working from home during the pandemic and taking care of your mental health. 

    46 min
  • Ep. 7: A Nurturer by Nature

    Tim and guest-host Kim answer a WNRS question. Special guest Brandee Williams joins for an extended interview about teaching remotely at the college level and making space for creativity. 

    1 hr 3 min

About COVID Talks

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Eydid Ali and Tim Foley discuss mental health during the pandemic, with a dash of pop culture and current events.