Let’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 70
Date: May 30, 2023

Participants: John Webster, Julie Wilson, Sheila Webster, Cameron Earnshaw, Elise Seifert and Stephen Seifert
Guest: Laurie Flanagan

Start times and Segments:

[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: We discuss a Washington Post article by Alyyson Chiu entitled, “Nature can affect human well-being in many more ways than you think. There’s lots to think about. We’re also intrigued by the concept of “ecological amnesia”, with so many of us disconnecting from nature. We forget what nature is, and about its impact on us.

[0:11:42] Expanding Minds Interview: [Artistic Wellness] We interview high school teacher Laurie Flanagan. She, her students and others put on a stage show called High School Musical. We hear about some of the hard work that goes on behind the scenes. Students benefit in many ways and feel they’re part of a community. Parents are thrilled. They often don’t see their kids acting or performing in this way. Teachers work together, collaborate and get stronger as a teaching community. They see the kids differently. The job becomes more fun for everyone.

[0:28:26] Adventures of the Starving Artist: Cameron keeps taking shots when they present themselves. He talks about a past and present attempt to get his voice into a commercial.

[0:32:09] Move That Body: Is exercise punishment or fun? Do we do it for looks, or to feel great? We can reframe how we talk and think about it.

[0:39:19] Running Popup: The food that nature provides has wonderful aromas. John was looking forward to the flavours as he finished his run, thinking about how great it smelled when he prepared it earlier in the day.

[0:41:09] Flipside of the Coin: Elise and Stephen talk about their experience with a long distance relationship.

Guest Information: Laurie Flanagan is a high school teacher of the arts and religion. For over 30 years..  She’s a dancer, grandmother and mother.  She’s an avid Yoga practitioner.  She has a passion for writing and aspires to enrich, inspire and encourage the imagination of children through the art of storyteller.  In her work, storytelling is a major component of all her creation and teachings. She can be found on instragram @AuthorLRflanagan

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