Welcome to episode 7 from the SDG Agency SZ Podcast Channel.

We are the heroic agents of change throughout this sustainable city of the future -Shenzhen.  Our noble crusade is more commonly known as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

We are speaking to Justin Barrett or NOMO as he is now comical referred to at SWIS Shenzhen during this month for his much publicized struggles to grow a Mustache as part of Movember.  

Movember is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as Anxiety, prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide.

Justin is a drama and INS teacher at Shen Wai international School in Shenzhen China.  He is an proud Ozzie and a passionate St.Kilda’s fan like my previous guest Andrew Vadas on PRS Radio SZ.  Being a fan of St.Kilda’s can’t be good for your health so it’s probably lucky that Vista Clinic Shenzhen is offering a comprehensive health check for men during the month of November at the cost of 450rmb with an additional charge of 300 rmb if you want the report translated in to english. 

Promoting health and well-being is one of 17 Global Goals that make up the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. An integrated approach is crucial for progress across the multiple goals.

As part of our commitment at SWIS to play our role in raising awareness about SDG 3 our teachers are downgrading their natural beauty and growing an unsightly mustache as part of the Movember Charity Movement which raises awareness about men’s health throughout the month of Movember.

Justin 'NoMo' Barrett talks about the value of Mindfulness/Meditation which he has adapted as part of his own effort to maintain a healthy mind. The App we talk about is Headspace which we both use and highly recommend. A full yearly subscription costs about $100 but it is well worth the money.  In this TedTalk listen to the founder of Headspace (former monk) Andy Puddicombe talk about the value of Mindfulness. 

We also speak about the value of walking and listening to podcasts at the same time as a form of therapy (#TherPod).  Finally we speak about the value of Gratitude and we both have started an excellent 90 Day Gratitude Journal every night.  

Justin is going for a check up at Vista Clinic on Tuesday and he speaks about the value of going for regular check ups to look after your physical health as well as taking steps to look after your mental health. 

We hope you enjoy the show and please speak to a member of SWIS Shenzhen staff if you'd like to donate to our Movember Team. 

SDG Agency SZ