Let’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 11
Date: April 12, 2022

Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila Webster
Guest: Tova Davidson

Start times and Segment Segments:

[0:00:19] What’s On Your Mind: Sammy and John start what they hope will be an ongoing discussion about environmental wellness and living in harmony with our planet.

Link to Pachamama Alliance - a global community that offers people the chance to learn, connect, engage, travel and cherish life for the purpose of creating a sustainable future that works for all: https://www.pachamama.org

[0:08:48] Expanding Minds Interview: [Environmental Wellness] We’re joined by Tova Davidson of Sustainable Waterloo Region. We learn about measuring an organization’s carbon footprint, then finding ways to become more efficient, with many co-benefits. What’s an emission factor, or a carbon offset? We find out.

[0:25:38] Adventures of the Starving Artist: Many examples of teamwork making the dream work.

[0:30:15] Move That Body: Sheila and Sammy talk about gardening as a great way to be active and enjoy nature.

[0:35:00] Running Popup: The pendulum swings. It’s not always on the side you’re hoping for.

[0:39:06] Flipside of the Coin: We talk about an article connecting viewing art and mental wellness.

Guest Information: Tova leads Sustainable Waterloo Region by developing its strategic direction, supporting team members and building key relationships throughout Waterloo region. She brings her experience in public relations and communications to creatively approach sustainability opportunities. Paired with her business background she collaborates with organizations in Waterloo Region to drive change locally and provincially to help our environment. Tova was selected by The Guelph Mercury for Top 40 Under 40, and was the recipient of the Mayor’s Award of Excellence. She leads by example while inspiring others to do the same.

Tova’s Twitter @tova_sustygal
Sustainable Waterloo Region Website: https://www.sustainablewaterlooregion.ca

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Thanks for joining us,
(-(-_(-_-)_-)-)   Your wellness check-in team
John, Sammy, Cameron, Sheila and Julie