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September 13, 2023

Episode 26: Let Food Be Thy Occupation...

53 minutes

For episode 26 of OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast, host Justine Jecker explores the significance of what we eat, how we eat, whom we eat with, and where our food comes from with occupational therapist Ryan Osal and local food activist Justin Cantafio. Together they discuss the role of food as medicine and the diverse occupations involved, from seed to table, in settings like farmers' markets and healthcare clinics. Tune in for a conversation on the intersections of sustainable food systems and occupational participation.

Resources:

American Psychiatric Association (2022, June 18). Extreme heats impact on your mental health [Video]. Youtube.

Gaples Institute & Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Department of Nutrition (2023). Sustainable Diets.

Farmers Markets of Nova Scotia

Canadian Farmers Markets

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