Let’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 82
Date: August 22, 2023

Participants: Elise Seifert, Julie Wilson, Cameron Earnshaw, John Webster, Sheila Webster and Stephen Seifert.
Guest: Stefanie Costi

Start times and Segments:

[0:00:35] What’s On Your Mind: Seeing something as beautiful and awe-inspiring as a sunset can have a positive impact on your frame of mind and mental health. We talk about an article in the National Post - We should all be watching more sunsets for the good of our mental health: new study

[0:08:00] Expanding Minds Interview: [Mental Wellness] . It’s part 2 of our interview of Stefanie Costi, who experienced bullying in a toxic workplace.⁠ Last time she described what it felt like. This week she talks about breaking free and starting to feel better. She took time off to recharge, reboot and build her confidence. She founded an organization to help others who experienced what she did, and to educate workplaces about bullying and the impact of harbouring bullies. She discovered she still wanted to be a lawyer, then thought about the characteristics of a law firm that would help her achieve a work life balance: things like an amazing culture, respect for everyone, feeling safe, being able to make a difference and strong mentoring. She settled into a job that she enjoys.

[0:30:25] Adventures of the Starving Artist: Cameron’s been telling us about all the different jobs he does and hats he wears. He just added a new one. He’s writing a speech for an upcoming wedding. He’s the best man at a wedding.

[0:33:39] Move That Body: We’re feeling great from weight training. We chat about an article from DNUYZ - People Who Do Strength Training Live Longer — and Better.

[0:39:31] Running Popup: John felt like a kid while riding his bike. He remembered the feeling of freedom it gave him when he was young.

[0:41:35] Flipside of the Coin: Meal planning makes a big difference from Elise and Stephen. There are lots of advantages.

Guest Information: Guest Information: Stefanie Costi is a practicing commercial law lawyer in Australia. She is an advocate for student lawyers and graduates. Deep down, her passion is empowering people involved in toxic workplace to speak up. She also educates organizations on the lasting impact of harbouring bullies in their ranks.

Stefanie’s LinkedIn Page: Here

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