A recap of our recent adventures in Toronto this summer, plus a look back at past trips to Toronto throughout the years, including where it all began in 2017. Chatting about our favorite city is the perfect way to celebrate our 10th episode!

This episode pulls from a number of relevant blog posts on our website, the most recent of which can be found here: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2021/08/30/exploring-toronto/ 

Further blog posts about Toronto can be found here: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/?s=toronto

Diving in to our adventures exploring Quebec City and Montreal in Quebec, and Ottawa in Ontario. Please excuse our horrible French!

Trigger warning: this episode discusses residential schools in Canada, in the context of Canada's colonial capital, Ottawa. Please ensure you are in a safe space prior to engaging with the contents in this episode.

This episode pulls from a number of relevant blog posts on our website, the most recent which detailed exploring Ottawa and Quebec this summer: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2021/08/16/exploring-ottawa/

Previous adventures in Ottawa can be found here: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2017/11/15/reflecting-on-our-nations-capital/

Details about Quebec City are on our blog here: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2017/11/21/the-magical-quebec-city/

And exploring in Montreal here: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2017/11/30/mixed-feelings-in-montreal/

A critical discussion of the impacts of systemic racism and white privilege, in the context of the resurgence of the BLM movement. USA and Canadian specific.

Trigger warning: discussions of colonialism, genocide, racism, death, white supremacy, white privilege, and more. Please only proceed with listening to this episode if you are in a safe space to do so. Please visit our website for further resources.

This episode has content derived from a couple of blog posts on our website: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2020/06/19/blm/ and https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2021/01/17/blm-2/

Visit the above links for further resources and ways to support the movement.

Today, we'll dive in to our past travels in Central Europe, where we explore Vienna, Austria and Berlin, Germany.

Trigger warning: please note, this episode discusses triggering content about the world wars and cold war, specifically as it relates to the context in Berlin, Germany. This episode will discuss The Holocaust and further atrocities that took place during this time in history. Please ensure you are in a safe space before proceeding with listening to this episode.

This episode is also available as two blog posts. Our first blog post about our journey in Vienna: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2016/04/10/beauty-of-architecture-art-in-vienna/ 

And our second blog post about our journey in Berlin: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2016/04/10/history-of-berlin/

A critical discussion of nationalism and colonialism in Canada, situated within recent events.

Trigger warning: discussions of colonialism, nationalism, genocide, residential schools, intergenerational trauma, racism, immigration policies, and more. Please only proceed with reading this post if you are in a safe space to do so. If you are already feeling triggered, please see the resources below:

24/7 IRSSS Crisis Line: 1-800-721-0066

24 hour National Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419

Tsow-Tun Le Lum Crisis Line: 1-888-403-3123

Ku-Us Crisis Line: 1-800-588-8717

Orange Shirt Day: https://www.orangeshirtday.org/

Donate to the Indian Residential School Survivors Society: https://www.irsss.ca/

Read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action here: http://trc.ca/assets/pdf/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf

This episode has content derived from a couple blog posts on our website: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2017/07/06/the-intersection-of-nationalism-and-colonialism-part-one-canada-the-us/ 

And https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2021/07/05/unpacking-canada-day/ 

Diving in to a discussion of the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year and a half, and some hope for the future post-pandemic. Primarily references the situation in BC, Canada.

Visit our website for a list of blog posts covering this topic: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/tag/covid-19/ 

Diving in deep to the roller-coaster that was my mental health journey throughout 2020.

Content Warning: use of explicit language in some cases.

Trigger Warning: discussion of depression, anxiety, panic attacks, medication.

Disclaimer: I am in no way qualified to provide advice as a mental health professional, therapist or counsellor. I am simply speaking from my own lived experience on my mental health journey. 

If you are struggling with your mental health, please connect with a licensed mental health professional. See further resources at our corresponding blog post: http://chiaragoesglobal.com/2021/01/31/my-2020-mental-health-journey/

Taking a look back at a pivotal time in my life, right after taking part in a Global Seminar in 2017, which led to some big changes. Reflecting on those changes back then, and some upcoming changes for the future.

This episode is also available as a blog post, which is one of the most popular on the blog: http://chiaragoesglobal.com/2017/08/16/the-wake-up-call/

Diving in to some past international travels in Prague, Czech Republic and Budapest, Hungary, as part of a three-week solo trip. 

Trigger warning: discusses some sensitive content from past world wars.

Similar content from this episode is also available as a blog post: http://chiaragoesglobal.com/2016/04/10/the-sights-of-prague/  and https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2016/04/10/relaxation-and-reflection-in-budapest/ 

Join us for our first episode of The chiaragoesglobal Podcast to discover our path that has brought us to today!