Let’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 58
Date: March 7, 2022

Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw, Sheila Webster, Elise Siefert, Isabelle Sinclair and Julie Wilson
Guest: Linda Kenny

Start times and Segments:

[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: Elise and John chat about an article on 8 myths about diet, exercise and sleep: (1) popular diets are everywhere, so they must work; (2) it’s okay to take your smart phone to bed; (3) social media can inspire you to diet and exercise; (4) hitting the snooze button helps you get more sleep; (5) you can lose belly fat with crunches; (6) it’s best to stay in bed with eyes closed when you can’t sleep (7) I have to work out or diet all the time to change my body type; and (8) bodybuilding supplements advertised on social media really work. These things are all incorrect.

[0:12:03] Expanding Minds Interview: We interview CEO Linda Kenny of KidsAbility, a leading provider of children’s rehabilitation services in Waterloo Region and Wellington County. It delivers great opportunities for families to see what kids can achieve. Linda introduced us to KidsAbility on Episode 48. This time she talks about innovations. It pays to always be looking for better ways to help children and families. With recent changes in the world, KidsAbility faced a combination of extra referrals and a lack of staff. It was an imperfect storm. It forced their people to think about how they could come up with new and innovative ways to meet the needs of kids, because if they continued to provided services the way they had in the past, then they were never going to make their way through the wait list and they would never get the kids through who they need to see. Not serving kids and families was simply not an option. Incorporation virtual services became a necessity. They gave new ideas ways to grow, which led to innovations.

[0:27:00] Adventures of the Starving Artist: Cameron’s feeling less down than last week. He’s anticipating March and many new releases coming soon, including a short file where his jazz music will make it’s debut.

[0:30:37] Move That Body: Elise feels strong after completing a six-week weight training program. She talks about it.

[0:37:16] Running Popup: John is feeling self-doubt and his ego is making him question himself. He’s working through it.

[0:41:13] Flipside of the Coin: Sheila surprised John, showing him a new dress. John said the wrong thing. Now what?

Guest Information: Linda Kenny is the Chief Executive Officer of KidsAbility Centre for Child Development. KidsAbility is a leading provider of children’s rehabilitation services in Waterloo Region and Wellington County. Prior to her appointment to KidsAbility in April 2013, Linda was CEO of the Ontario Association of Children’s Rehabilitation Services, the provincial umbrella group representing all 20 Children’s Treatment Centres. A Social Worker by profession, Linda has worked extensively the community services sector, having held positions with SCI Ontario, March of Dimes Canada and Independent Living Services of Simcoe County.  She has built considerable experience in service delivery, client affairs, government relations and community and organizational development.  She’s dedicated to improving the lives and experiences of those who benefit from community services. Welcome Linda.

Website: KidsAbility
Website for the Foundation (including donation link): KidsAbility Foundation

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