Project 11

Everybody is in pursuit of happiness, but we often look for it in the wrong places. Mindfulness guru Uday Chudasama “Checks In” with Don and Suzi to point us in the right direction for finding happiness through mindfulness, being humble, and “letting go of our problems”. Don and Suzi wrap up the conversation by reflecting on Chudasama’s message with Project 11 high school student Lily who will share one of her many takeaways on air with our hosts. Enjoy!

Everybody is in pursuit of happiness, but we often look for it in the wrong places. Mindfulness guru Uday Chudasama “Checks In” with Don and Suzi to point us in the right direction for finding happiness through mindfulness, being humble, and “letting go of our problems”. Don and Suzi wrap up the conversation by reflecting on Chudasama’s message with Project 11 high school student Lily who will share one of her many takeaways on air with our hosts. Enjoy!

How is at-home learning impacting the mental health of youth? Join Don and Suzi as they explore this with several guests during this Check In.  Get a glimpse inside the virtual classroom with Project 11 teacher Ms. G and high school students Jake and Kali and the challenges they are facing, and hear from Medical Director for the Manitoba Adolescent Treatment Centre Dr. Andrew Hall, on how we can combat those challenges of isolation. Hang around until the end to hear about some simple steps we can all take and learn about some of Project 11’s resources for supporting teachers, students, and others amid the pandemic. 

Fred Penner is a Canadian icon in children’s entertainment and has been making impacts on kids and families for decades. Hear about what drew Fred to a career in entertaining children, how he strives to leave a mark on others, and why even the smallest of impacts are so important as he checks in with Don and Suzi. Stick around to the end to hear from this episode’s Project 11 guest student, Grade 9 student Sophie, on how Fred’s message applies to her life in high school. 

Winnipeg Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey has many fans. On this episode of the Project 11 Check In, he instead focuses on self-confidence and the importance of being your own biggest fan – a value Josh’s late father instilled in him. Get a glimpse into other things Josh values in his life, such as welcoming new teammates to the Jets and running his Glass Half Full foundation. Join hosts Don and Suzi as they unpack the episode and how self-confidence plays out in school with Project 11 student guest Meg. 

Natalie Bell (Peg City Lovely) exudes positivity to those around her. Natalie lives for building meaningful connections, whether that’s through sharing her passion for Winnipeg, her work as a human resource professional, or by having tough discussions on inclusion and acceptance with people like Don and Suzi. The episode covers all of that, and unpacks how those same topics apply to the life of this episode’s high school guest, Madison. 

Don and Suzi are back for season two of the P11 Check In podcast! To help them kick off the new season, Manitoba’s Chief Provincial Public Health Officer Dr. Brent Roussin joins the hosts to check in. Find out what the past 19 months have been like for Dr. Roussin, get to know what Dr. Roussin is like away from work, and hear how he works to balance his work and home lives. New for this season, Don and Suzi cap the episode by having a Project 11 high school student join them to discuss their conversation with Dr. Roussin. 

Playing in the NHL is a career highlight for hockey players, but former Winnipeg Jets defenceman Jay Harrison has continued to develop his career since hanging up the skates by getting a master’s degree in clinical psychology and now serving as the Director of Wellness, Transition, and Performance for the NHL Players’ Association. Learn how that role encourages Jay to find balance in his own life and how he helps others do the same. Don and Suzi take that to heart in the wellness challenge – listen to the end to hear how they’ll strive to find balance in their own lives. 

Alan Greyeyes is an involved member of the Arts, running an artist and project management company called Ogichidaa Arts and the Sākihiwē Festival. He joins Don and Suzi on this episode of the Check-In to continue the conversation on Indigenous relations, in our society and discusses how he tries to drive positive change through his work in the Arts, and highlights how each of us can play a part in that change. Tune in for this Check In’s challenge to continue learning about the shared history of Canada.

Andrew Harris is known as a star running back for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, but there’s more to him than that. He strives be a positive influence for many people like his daughter, athletes in the Pro Prep Academy, and those he’s connected with for his Check-In Challenge.

Find out how Andrew found his own positive influences as a youth in this packed episode that opens with Don Amero and Suzi paying tribute to the 215 Indigenous children whose remains were recently found in Kamloops, B.C., and wraps up with Suzi and guest Greg Mackling of 680 CJOB  reflecting on positive influences in their lives.