Let’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 103
Date: January 16, 2024

Participants: Elise Seifert, Julie Wilson, John Webster, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila Webster
Guest: Chris Costa

Start Times and Segments:

[0:00:16] What’s On Your Mind: An interesting article posted on The Expert Editor – “If you really want to change your life say goodbye to these 12 habits”, by Brendan Brown. Get past seeking external approval, procrastination, negative self-talk and more.

[0:10:42] Expanding Minds Interview: [Mental and Social Wellness] It’s our second interview of Chris Costa.⁠ Last episode, we heard how Chris got into trouble when young, ended up in prison, then took steps forward and back, including abusing substances. Today we focus on how found a way to be a positive actor for change and hope. He started to live the life he knew he wanted for himself. He declared publicly to Choose Love Not Fear. It was a way to communicate his commitment, then use his commitment to initiate change for others. He got more involved in the community. He’s conveying to people who had similar experiences that there are other people who hear them. They are not alone. Other people in the community have a direct experience and commitments to be involved. He was inspired to walk for 24-hours as a fundraiser, as part of Change in Motion. Move That Body - 

[0:27:57] Adventures of the Starving Artist: You can hear the excitement in Cameron’s voice as he anticipates seeing one of his favourite bands of all time – Meshuggah.

[0:32:13] Move That Body: Elise asks Sheila a couple questions form printdiscuss.com’s article called “Exercise Conversation Questions”: (1) How do you dress when you work out and do you try to look fashionable?; and (2); Some people work out very often. Is exercise addictive?

[0:37:48] Running Popup: Focusing on the process in the current effort to get back to a good exercise routine. It worked on an HIIT run.

[0:41:14] Flipside of the Coin: Sheila’s making real changes in her life because of this podcast and the approach to wellness we talk about. John’s thinking more about a special wellness activity – the activity of balancing between different activities.

Guest Information: Chris Costa is an entrepreneur, athlete, and passionate community builder. He uses a love of running and sports to create positive change for others. He founded Change In Motion, a community support project that raises awareness and funds to support families experiencing domestic violence. He spoke about his experience as a TEDx speaker. He has competed internationally for Team Canada as a master's athlete in the men’s 400m and 800m events on three occasions. Most recently, Chris walked 24 hours as part of his fundraiser to support Women’s Crisis Services, Camino Mental Health and Wellbeing, and the Grand River Hospital Foundation. You can find him on Sunday evenings as a volunteer in GRH emergency room.

Chris Costa’s TEDx Talk link – Choose Love Not Fear

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(-(-_(-_-)_-)-)   Your wellness check-in team
John, Sammy, Cameron, Sheila, Elise, Isabelle, Julie and Noura