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Gurjeet breaks down dopamine beyond the buzzwords, from why scrolling feels so rewarding to how reinforcement shapes habits, tolerance, and cravings. Here is what Gurjeet dives into:

• Dopamine explained as a neurotransmitter tied to reward, learning, attention, mood, movement, sleep, and more 
• Why short-term pleasure hits can leave us more tired and less motivated 
• How addiction loops form through tolerance and withdrawal relief 
• Dopamine as reinforcement and memory for cues and routines 
• Dopamine menu framework with starters, entrees, sides, desserts, and specials 
• Spotting when “desserts” like social media become avoidance instead of rest 
• Dopamine decor and dopamine dressing as self-expression over trends 
• Will Tennyson’s dopamine maxing experiment and what it reveals about overstimulation 
• Natural supports including protein and tyrosine, sleep, exercise, music, and meditation 
• Taking mental health trends on social media with a grain of salt 

Tune in weekly to Wellbeing Wednesday with Gurjeet Gill on The Universal Radio Network, 97.9 FM in Edmonton, or globally at www.theuniversalradio.com

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Ravia sits down with Chitvi Mahajan and Baljot Gill, the founders of Green Gabbers (@southyeggreengabbers), to talk about how community cleanups can build friendships and stronger neighbourhoods. We dig into why they started, how they turn environmental action into connection, and what is coming next for their sustainability work in Edmonton. 

Here's what they get into:

• What Green Gabbers means and why “gabbers” matters 
• Using community cleanups to create visible positive representation 
• Responding to online stereotypes with service and connection 
• Loneliness and mental health as reasons to gather offline 
• What they learned teaching waste sorting with Sahelia 
• The Diwali fireworks cleanup plan and leaving spaces better 
• How to volunteer through their Instagram sign-up form 
• Winter plans focused on sustainability and supporting unhoused neighbours 

Tune in weekly on Mondays & Thursdays to TURN it up with Ravia on 97.9 FM or live-stream at www.theuniversalradio.com

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Sogand slows down with a science-forward look at stress and why the goal isn’t eliminating it, but helping our nervous system respond and recover. She shares share practical tools you can use right away, then zoom out to the habits that make stress feel less sticky over time. Here's what Sogand gets into:

• Differentiating acute stress, medium stress, and chronic stressors 
• Using a mindful check-in to name what’s happening 
• Trying the physiological sigh for immediate stress relief 
• Noticing belief, mindset, and body posture under stress 
• Challenging the story we tell ourselves about events 
• Journaling to offload working memory and reduce anxious thoughts 
• Using cognitive appraisal and reappraisal to shift emotional response 
• Practising gratitude without denying pain, with prompts you can write tonight 
• Turning uncertainty into an action plan with one next step 
• Broadening attention by changing environment and building a calm corner 
• Improving sleep hygiene by reflecting on scrolling habits and evening light 
• Getting more natural light and time outdoors to support circadian rhythm 
• Using nature walks and exercise to interrupt rumination in chronic stress 

Tune in to Wellbeing Wednesdays with Sogand on The Universal Radio Network, 97.9 FM in Edmonton, or globally at www.theuniversalradio.com.

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Ravia sit down with Last Minute India to trace their jump from college band contests in Mumbai to a rock release with T-Series, and the “last minute” decisions that keep shaping their career. We dig into the heartbreak story behind a song they held for eight years, plus why they believe real live performance can cut through the noise right now. 

Here's what Last Minute India gets into:

• Origin of the name Last Minute India and why “India” boosts search results 
• What it feels like to partner with T-Series outside their usual Bollywood catalogue 
• The personal Canada long-distance breakup that becomes a song fans deeply relate to 
• Key milestones that build momentum: competitions, million-view originals, Spotify Radar moments 
• Why a permanent band bond changes the music and the shows 
• “Perfectly flawed” live performance as proof of what is real 
• The India tour mindset: playing for the people who already listen and travel for the songs 
• Future goals: major festivals, Coke Studio Bharat, web series and film music, Canada shows 
• Mission to change the ecosystem so more people in India pick up instruments 

Tune in weekly on Mondays & Thursdays to TURN it up with Ravia on 97.9 FM or live-stream at www.theuniversalradio.com

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Gurjeet breaks down why therapy can feel wildly different depending on the counsellor, the model they use, and what you actually want to change. She walks through several common and lesser-known therapy modalities so you can book your next consult with more clarity and less guesswork. 

• Gurjeet's signature journaling prompt on what your relationships reflect back to you 
• Why therapeutic frameworks exist and how they shape sessions 
• How training, supervision, and values influence a counsellor’s approach 
• EMDR basics for trauma, PTSD, and anxiety triggers 
• Internal Family Systems and working with “parts” compassionately 
• Art therapy as a regulated practice in Canada and why it helps when words don’t 
• DBT skills focus across mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness 
• Somatic therapy and the mind-body connection in stress and trauma 
• Addictions and substance use counselling for substances and behaviours like gambling or tech use 
• CBT structure, cognitive distortions, and practical tools you can use daily 

Tune in weekly to Wellbeing Wednesday with Gurjeet Gill on The Universal Radio Network, 97.9 FM in Edmonton, or globally at www.theuniversalradio.com.

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Ravia sit down with Annie Sahni, Director of Sales & Marketing at CIRA Homes to talk about what it really takes to build in Edmonton. We also get honest about women working in a male-dominated industry, why custom homes do not have to be out of reach, and how arts and culture connect back to community-building. 

Here's what we get into:
• CIRA Homes as a full ecosystem from land to rentals to builds 
• The emotional payoff of turning land into lived-in streets 
• What it feels like to work as a woman in construction and real estate 
• Career advice that cuts through the “flashy” image of the job 
• How home buying shifts from sales pitches to customer education 
• The step-by-step custom home process from lot selection to finishes 
• Why art and culture matter when you serve diverse communities 
• Why Edmonton makes sense for growth and what expansion could look like 

Tune in weekly on Mondays & Thursdays to TURN it up with Ravia on 97.9 FM or live-stream at www.theuniversalradio.com

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Gurjeet digs into why ADHD is trending online while still being a serious, diagnosable disorder that can damage quality of life. She lays out the three ADHD presentations, unpack common myths, and explains why real assessment has to come from a qualified professional. She also gets into:

• Why casual “my ADHD” talk can be dismissive and misleading 
• What ADHD is and how it can affect school, work, relationships, and daily functioning 
• The inattentive presentation and what it can look like in teens and adults 
• The hyperactive-impulsive presentation and how impulsivity shows up day to day 
• The combined presentation and why stereotypes miss many people 
• Why online quizzes and social media clips cannot diagnose ADHD 
• How late diagnosis in women can shift self-understanding and self-esteem 
• Research links with substance misuse, gaming time, gambling, and internet addiction 
• Myths around ADHD being only for kids and fears about overdiagnosis 
• Medication facts, second opinions, and why poor parenting is not the cause 

Tune in weekly to Wellbeing Wednesday with Gurjeet Gill on The Universal Radio Network, 97.9 FM in Edmonton, or globally at www.theuniversalradio.com.

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Ravia sits down with City Councillor Thu Parmar, who represents Ward sipiwiyiniwak in Edmonton. They talk about trading doom scrolling for  going outside in Edmonton, why women's pro soccer matters in the capital city,  how Councillor Parmar's non-traditional career path has shaped her leadership and more, including:

• Edmonton’s identity as a hosting city with year-round events and visiting delegations 
• What residents are saying about West End construction, congestion, and timelines 
• Valley Line LRT excitement, park and ride potential, and transit bundled with event tickets 
• Making downtown Edmonton easier to access by reducing parking and traffic stress 
• Bringing professional women’s soccer to Edmonton through the Northern Super League 
• Two Parmar’s career journey from pharmacist to government, industry, Red Cross, and City Council 
• Loving Edmonton by experiencing it rather than only reading negative headlines 
• Winter readiness, snow season expectations, and the need to over-communicate 

Tune in weekly on Mondays & Thursdays to TURN it up with Ravia on 97.9 FM or live-stream at www.theuniversalradio.com

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Sapreet and Ravia sit down with Alberta NDP MLAs and leaders to break down what the 2026 Alberta referendum could mean for finances, public services, and community trust. We connect the ballot questions to real life: jobs, health care access, classrooms, immigration rhetoric, and why turnout can change the story Alberta tells about itself. 

0:53 MLA Court Ellingson: Finance Stakes And Price Tag 

12:20 MLA Sarah Hoffmann: Healthcare Access in Hospitals 

38:53 MLA Sharif Haji: Preventative Health And Vaccination Access 

45:19 MLA Amanda Chapman: Education Under Strain And Scapegoating 

56:17 MLA Parmeet Singh Boparai: Community Safety Racism And Business Fear

1:06:55 MLA Gurinder Brar: What Albertan Communities Want with

1:20:21 MLA Irfan Sabir: Legal Rights And Why Participation Counts 

1:31:10 Deputy Leader of AB NDP Rakhi Pancholi: On Immigration Questions

1:54:34  Leader of Official Opposition Naheed Nenshi: A Path Forward

2:09:09 Final Reminder To Vote

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Ravia sits down with Jasmine, founder of Get OffBeat in Edmonton, to talk about building a creative community where makers can learn, teach, and meet new friends. We dig into how her design career and Indian heritage shaped her embroidery roots, and how a hard move to Canada pushed her to create the warm, inclusive space she was looking for. 

• What Get Off Beat is and who it’s for 
• Jasmine’s work as a creative director and branding designer 
• Learning embroidery young through family and fashion workshops 
• How Indian culture, colour, and travel spark creative confidence 
• Why making friends as an adult can feel so tough 
• Running in-person embroidery workshops and creative collaborations 
• Creating a welcoming room for solo crafters 
• How Get OffBeat goes beyond art & crafts and also offers options like yoga and mocktail classes

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