On this episode: Dr. Heloise F. Stevance, an Astrophysicist and Science Communicator, comes on to talk about her passion for space and share some insight into her research on gravitational waves and the core collapse of Supernovae. We also discuss space travel, black holes, dark matter, stars, the universe, the importance of women & diversity in STEM and more! 

You can get check out some of her work and research by checking out her website: https://hfstevance.com/

You can also follow her on Twitter: @Sydonahi 

On this episode: Founder of The Lotus Movement, Meenakshi Sharma, comes on to talk about mental health issues in the Ottawa South Asian community. We talk about why it's important for different cultures to have mental health conversations, specific issues The Lotus Movement is trying to overcome, how we can change things, and more! 

You can get more information, get in touch with them and check out their different speakers on their Instagram:  @the_lotus_movement

On this episode: Sydney Dean, a Registered Professional Counsellor - Candidate and Founder of Thoughts Undone, comes on to take us through the benefits of mental health services like counselling and therapy, helps answer common misconceptions and shares some of her thoughts and practices when it comes to taking care of your own mental health. 

You can get more information, get in touch and book her services at www.thoughtsundone.com 

Follow her on social media:

Facebook: @thoughtsundonecouncelling 

Instagram: @thoughts.undone

On this episode: Co-Founders of The Mindful Project - University Professor Dr. Rachel Lindvall, with a Doctorate in Mindfulness Research and Erin McLeod, 2-time Olympian and Olympic Bronze Medalist as Goalkeeper for the Canadian Women's Soccer Team, come on to talk about mindfulness and The Mindful Project. They talk about the science and research behind it, share helpful tips on getting started, how it changed their lives being elite athletes, and The Mindful Project's mission.

You can get more information, get in touch with them and check out their free at-home learning program at www.MindfulProject.ca 

Follow them on social media: 

Facebook: @MindfulProjectca

Twitter & Instagram: @_mindfulproject

This one goes out to everyone having a difficult time with the COVID-19 Pandemic and Social Distancing. Author Amanda Stercyzk comes on to talk about the mental health implications of our current reality and discuss the Ottawa Distress Centre Fundraiser Life in Red is currently running. 

From us, you are not alone.

Find Amanda's books and get more information at https://www.amandasterczyk.com/

On this episode: Sarah Vezina, Co-Founder of Octopied Mind, a community & clothing brand, comes on Life in Red to share her life journey and starting Octopied Mind. We talk about mental health, polyamory, psychedelics, mindfulness, "freeing the occupied mind, Octopied Mind's mission and more!

Check out their catalog, order and see their upcoming workshops at www.OctopiedMind.com 

Follow them on Facebook & Instagram: @octopiedmind

On this episode: Journalist Luke Carroll, comes on Life in Red to share his story of being trapped in Peru after they closed their borders because of COVID-19. We talk about what it was like getting the news, the struggle of trying to find a way home, his communication with other people trapped, the government's response and more!

Luke and his girlfriend, Nicole, are thankfully home, but there are thousands of people still stuck abroad. We talk about how you can help. 

On this episode: Breanna Pizzuto, Founder of Talk Tools Training, a mental health communication skills training service, comes on Life in Red to talk about some of the mental health impact of COVID-19, as well as the importance of communication around mental health and ways you can help people experiencing difficulty. She also shares information on her workshops and so much more! 

You can get more info on Talk Tools Training by visiting their website: www.talktoolstraining.com

Or by following them on Facebook: @talktoolstraining

On this episode: Tony Stark and Dayna Brez, radio hosts on The JUMP! Drive with Tony & Dayna, come on Life in Red to talk about what it's like to be a member of the media during a crisis like COVID-19. They share how they balance entertainment and news, deal with criticism & pressure, the importance of radio, content and more!  

Hear them every Monday-Friday on The JUMP! Drive with Tony & Dayna from 2:00pm-7:00pm on JUMP! 106.9

Follow them on Twitter & Instagram: 

@daynabreezy

@tonystarkradio