The Wahl Show
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Nutrition. Exercise. Keeping the cold at bay. Whatever keeps you feeling great, The Wahl Show has you covered for wellness and a healthy lifestyle.
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02/16/23 • 42 min
Join us this epsiode where we sit down with Nick Mercer and Cassandra Stockley, two individuals who have a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of brain injury and concussion.
Nick Mercer, a former hockey player and coach, suffered a life-changing concussion that ultimately forced him to retire from the sport he loved. His journey to recovery was a difficult one, but it ultimately led him to become an advocate for concussion awareness and prevention.
Cassandra Stockley, the executive director of the Newfoundland and Labrador Brain Injury Association, has dedicated her career to supporting individuals and families affected by brain injury. Her expertise and insights shed light on the many challenges and complexities of this condition.
Together, Nick and Cassandra share their experiences and expertise, exploring the impact of concussion on individuals and families, the latest research and treatments, and strategies for prevention and recovery. This is an episode you won't want to miss, so tune in to and join the conversation.
Nick Mercer, a former hockey player and coach, suffered a life-changing concussion that ultimately forced him to retire from the sport he loved. His journey to recovery was a difficult one, but it ultimately led him to become an advocate for concussion awareness and prevention.
Cassandra Stockley, the executive director of the Newfoundland and Labrador Brain Injury Association, has dedicated her career to supporting individuals and families affected by brain injury. Her expertise and insights shed light on the many challenges and complexities of this condition.
Together, Nick and Cassandra share their experiences and expertise, exploring the impact of concussion on individuals and families, the latest research and treatments, and strategies for prevention and recovery. This is an episode you won't want to miss, so tune in to and join the conversation.
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Episode 112 - Happiness and the Gross National Happiness Index of Bhutan with Dr. Chencho Lhamu
The Wahl Show
11/18/22 • 40 min
Newfoundland and Labrador was ranked the happiest province in Canada! That’s good news because quite often we are at the bottom of the scale when it comes to health... but is there a link between happiness and health? And is there an opportunity to leverage our happiness to improve our health. Well to find the answer I had to look halfway around the world.
The Kingdom of Bhutan is a landlocked country in the Eastern Himalayas, located in South Asia between China in the north and India in the south. It is a mountainous country. Less than a million people live in Bhutan but this small nation is making an impact globally when it comes to how we measure health.
Gross National Happiness is something you may not have heard about before, but it was first coined by the 4th king of Bhutan in the 1970s. The premise of gross domestic happiness is that sustainable development should take a holistic approach towards progress in the country and give equal importance to non-economic aspects of wellbeing. For example, in Canada we measure the GDP or gross domestic product and financial scales but don’t consider this holistic view on how we judge our progress. This approach to Gross National Happiness was adopted by the UN a decade ago to help guide other countries achieve what Bhutan has for its people.
The Gross National Happiness Index is a single number index developed from 4 pillars and 9 domains.
Those pillars include good governance, sustainable socio-economic development, cultural preservation, and environmental conservation.
While the nine domains are:
•psychological wellbeing,
•health,
•education,
•time use,
•cultural diversity and resilience,
•good governance,
•community vitality,
•ecological diversity and resilience,
•and living standards.
The domains represents each of the components of wellbeing of the Bhutanese people, and the term wellbeing here refers to fulfilling conditions of a "good life".
When we look at the challenges facing our province, in particular when it comes to the social determinants of health, wellbeing and quality of life - I was intrigued to learn more about this philosophy.
So we reached out to Dr. Chencho Lhamu who is an educator who received her doctorate from my alma mater UNB. Her doctoral thesis focussed on Conceptions of Happiness and she has written articles on educating for happiness. Currently she is the program director for the Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy. We coordinated our schedules - with the time change and had a call at midnight our time and 9 am her time! This was one of the most interesting interviews we have had on the show so I hope that you enjoy, and it helps shift your perspective that there are other things we should be looking at other than just economic prosperity if we want to live a good life
The Kingdom of Bhutan is a landlocked country in the Eastern Himalayas, located in South Asia between China in the north and India in the south. It is a mountainous country. Less than a million people live in Bhutan but this small nation is making an impact globally when it comes to how we measure health.
Gross National Happiness is something you may not have heard about before, but it was first coined by the 4th king of Bhutan in the 1970s. The premise of gross domestic happiness is that sustainable development should take a holistic approach towards progress in the country and give equal importance to non-economic aspects of wellbeing. For example, in Canada we measure the GDP or gross domestic product and financial scales but don’t consider this holistic view on how we judge our progress. This approach to Gross National Happiness was adopted by the UN a decade ago to help guide other countries achieve what Bhutan has for its people.
The Gross National Happiness Index is a single number index developed from 4 pillars and 9 domains.
Those pillars include good governance, sustainable socio-economic development, cultural preservation, and environmental conservation.
While the nine domains are:
•psychological wellbeing,
•health,
•education,
•time use,
•cultural diversity and resilience,
•good governance,
•community vitality,
•ecological diversity and resilience,
•and living standards.
The domains represents each of the components of wellbeing of the Bhutanese people, and the term wellbeing here refers to fulfilling conditions of a "good life".
When we look at the challenges facing our province, in particular when it comes to the social determinants of health, wellbeing and quality of life - I was intrigued to learn more about this philosophy.
So we reached out to Dr. Chencho Lhamu who is an educator who received her doctorate from my alma mater UNB. Her doctoral thesis focussed on Conceptions of Happiness and she has written articles on educating for happiness. Currently she is the program director for the Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy. We coordinated our schedules - with the time change and had a call at midnight our time and 9 am her time! This was one of the most interesting interviews we have had on the show so I hope that you enjoy, and it helps shift your perspective that there are other things we should be looking at other than just economic prosperity if we want to live a good life
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Episode 117 - Temperature Therapy and Cold Exposure with Ryan Markham and Dr. Jon Power
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02/20/23 • 43 min
Looking to improve your health with temperature therapy? In this week's episode of our podcast, we explore the fascinating world of hot and cold therapy, and the ways it can benefit our health.Our first guest is Ryan Markham, owner of Markham Works.
Ryan shares with us his knowledge on the benefits of sauna and hot and cold contrast bathing. He explains how heat therapy can help us relax, alleviate pain, and improve our overall well-being. Ryan also discusses the effectiveness of alternating between hot and cold temperatures for improving blood circulation, immune system function, and stress reduction.
In the second half of the episode, we speak with Jon Power, a Thermophysiologist from the National Research Council. Jon sheds light on the dangers of cold exposure in its extremest form, including cold shock and hypothermia. He also shares tips on how to stay safe while enjoying winter activities in Canada.
Join us as we learn from our experts about the fascinating world of temperature therapy, and the ways it can help us improve our health. Available on all streaming platforms and VOCM.com!
Ryan shares with us his knowledge on the benefits of sauna and hot and cold contrast bathing. He explains how heat therapy can help us relax, alleviate pain, and improve our overall well-being. Ryan also discusses the effectiveness of alternating between hot and cold temperatures for improving blood circulation, immune system function, and stress reduction.
In the second half of the episode, we speak with Jon Power, a Thermophysiologist from the National Research Council. Jon sheds light on the dangers of cold exposure in its extremest form, including cold shock and hypothermia. He also shares tips on how to stay safe while enjoying winter activities in Canada.
Join us as we learn from our experts about the fascinating world of temperature therapy, and the ways it can help us improve our health. Available on all streaming platforms and VOCM.com!
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Episode 118 - Mental Fitness with Marc Champagne
The Wahl Show
03/03/23 • 42 min
Join us on the WAHL Show as we go behind the scenes with Marc Champagne, founder of Behind the Human. In this episode, we explore Marc's journey and gain insights into what makes successful individuals tick. From his passion for learning to his dedication to growth, we dive into the key themes and patterns he's observed in his interviews with high-performing individuals. We also discuss the importance of being intentional about the stories we tell ourselves and cultivating a growth mindset. Lets get your mental fitness routine going! Now available on all streaming platforms and www.vocm.com
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07/18/21 • 42 min
Join us on the @wahl_show as we talk with Dr. Art Rideout and Dr. Allison Furey about their recent trip to Ontario to offer medical relief for our neighbors. In this episode these physicians share why they answered the call for help from our Ontario neighbors as their stressed medical systems copes with the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.
03/20/22 • 43 min
Since we were children, we are told to get a good night’s sleep yet over 40% of us struggle with getting to sleep or staying asleep. It might be a stressful day on your mind, too much coffee in the afternoon, a shift change or poor health that’s messing with your ability to rest. You might have tried counting sheep or medications, had sound machines or black out blinds or just decided to turn on the tv instead of tossing and turning. Whatever the reason – many of us struggle with sleep even though we all know deep-down its essential.
World sleep day is March 18th and is organized by World Sleep Society, an international association whose mission is to advance sleep health worldwide. They help educate the population on important questions like:
How does quality sleep help maintain mental health?
How might better sleep help people focus during the day?
Or how might fatigue weigh us down physically, mentally, and emotionally?
So in this episode, we are talking all about sleep and fortunately two very special guests. First, we have a colleague of mine from Memorial University – Dr. Sheila Garland who is a professor of psychology. She is an expert in sleep research and runs the sleep, health, and wellness lab at memorial university. After we speak with Dr. Garland, we chat with Dr. Julie Carrier who is regarded as a leading researcher in sleep at the center for advanced research in sleep medicine at the Universite de Montreal. She is also one of the minds behind the “sleep on it” campaign from the Canadian Sleep society. Together these two experts will help us understand the many reasons why sleep is a foundational pillar of human health and why to function at our best – we need to get enough rest!
World sleep day is March 18th and is organized by World Sleep Society, an international association whose mission is to advance sleep health worldwide. They help educate the population on important questions like:
How does quality sleep help maintain mental health?
How might better sleep help people focus during the day?
Or how might fatigue weigh us down physically, mentally, and emotionally?
So in this episode, we are talking all about sleep and fortunately two very special guests. First, we have a colleague of mine from Memorial University – Dr. Sheila Garland who is a professor of psychology. She is an expert in sleep research and runs the sleep, health, and wellness lab at memorial university. After we speak with Dr. Garland, we chat with Dr. Julie Carrier who is regarded as a leading researcher in sleep at the center for advanced research in sleep medicine at the Universite de Montreal. She is also one of the minds behind the “sleep on it” campaign from the Canadian Sleep society. Together these two experts will help us understand the many reasons why sleep is a foundational pillar of human health and why to function at our best – we need to get enough rest!
Episode 94 - Cancer Public Health Research Group with Dr. Sevtap Sevas and Janine Taylor-Cutting
The Wahl Show
06/02/22 • 43 min
Cancer isn’t just one disease- it’s more than 100 diseases. More than 200,000 Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer this year in spite of the fact that 4 in 10 cancer cases are preventable. Understanding the risk factors and making appropriate lifestyle changes is the key. A study conducted by Calgary researchers found that “the top five preventable risk factors for cancer are smoking cigarettes, physical inactivity, excess weight, low fruit consumption, and sun exposure. And the most preventable cancer was cervical cancer, thanks largely to the HPV vaccine”.
This week we are pleased to welcome Dr. Sevtap Savas, of the Division of Biomedical Sciences in the Faculty of Medicine at Memorial University for an important discussion on cancer rates in Newfoundland and the Public Interest Group on Cancer Research, a province-wide partnership between researchers, health professionals and members of the public focused in the needs and priorities of cancer patients and their families.
Janine Taylor-Cutting, Counselling Therapist, Patient Advocate and Cancer Survivor will join the conversation to share her personal experience as a stage 3 cancer survivor. From diagnosis through treatment to post-discharge from the cancer care system, patients and their families are faced with sometimes overwhelming challenges and ongoing difficulties. Learn what her first hand experience has taught her about the needs and priorities of cancer patients in Newfoundland and Labrador.
With our province having the highest rates of cancer in Canada you can’t afford to miss this important episode.
This week we are pleased to welcome Dr. Sevtap Savas, of the Division of Biomedical Sciences in the Faculty of Medicine at Memorial University for an important discussion on cancer rates in Newfoundland and the Public Interest Group on Cancer Research, a province-wide partnership between researchers, health professionals and members of the public focused in the needs and priorities of cancer patients and their families.
Janine Taylor-Cutting, Counselling Therapist, Patient Advocate and Cancer Survivor will join the conversation to share her personal experience as a stage 3 cancer survivor. From diagnosis through treatment to post-discharge from the cancer care system, patients and their families are faced with sometimes overwhelming challenges and ongoing difficulties. Learn what her first hand experience has taught her about the needs and priorities of cancer patients in Newfoundland and Labrador.
With our province having the highest rates of cancer in Canada you can’t afford to miss this important episode.
Episode 62 - The Royal St. John's Regatta with Campbell Feehan and Dan and James Cadigan
The Wahl Show
07/26/21 • 42 min
Well it’s a go.... The Royal St. John's Regatta will be going ahead this year and although its not its same old self we are happy to see it back. For many of us we have grown up around the pond for that special Wednesday in August winning teddy bears and eating some not so healthy but good all the same foods, later in life we may have played regatta roulette hoping our meteorologists called it right.. For many, and I am fortunate to include myself in this group, it is a day you work the whole summer for and for the best teams out there the whole year.
The Royal St. John’s Regatta is the oldest organized sporting event in North America. It has been a part of Newfoundland history for over 200 years. The first record of an organized event was in 1816, but rowing matches were common among ships crews in St. John’s Harbour since at least the 1700’s. Sometimes the Regatta draws crowds of up to 50,000 people annually to the shores of Quidi Vidi Lake. It is widely known as “The Largest Garden Party in the World” when the world is normal.
Although the format has changed this year where the event will be televised and individuals are being told to not come down to watch in person due to the pandemic we still get to see our friends, family and neighbours out there for a one last spin up the pond. Well today I have some very well known rowers in our community – first is Campbell Feehan who was part of the outer cove middle cove logy bay crew that restored the record to the area in 1982 after their communities longstanding record was broken in 1981. He has been active in the sport ever since commentating the regatta and sitting on the regatta committee as well. We will then chat with James and Dan Cadigan both seasoned rowers in the regatta and James holds the honor of being part of the 2007 crew that set the record that currently stands.
The Royal St. John’s Regatta is the oldest organized sporting event in North America. It has been a part of Newfoundland history for over 200 years. The first record of an organized event was in 1816, but rowing matches were common among ships crews in St. John’s Harbour since at least the 1700’s. Sometimes the Regatta draws crowds of up to 50,000 people annually to the shores of Quidi Vidi Lake. It is widely known as “The Largest Garden Party in the World” when the world is normal.
Although the format has changed this year where the event will be televised and individuals are being told to not come down to watch in person due to the pandemic we still get to see our friends, family and neighbours out there for a one last spin up the pond. Well today I have some very well known rowers in our community – first is Campbell Feehan who was part of the outer cove middle cove logy bay crew that restored the record to the area in 1982 after their communities longstanding record was broken in 1981. He has been active in the sport ever since commentating the regatta and sitting on the regatta committee as well. We will then chat with James and Dan Cadigan both seasoned rowers in the regatta and James holds the honor of being part of the 2007 crew that set the record that currently stands.
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How many episodes does The Wahl Show have?
The Wahl Show currently has 166 episodes available.
What topics does The Wahl Show cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on The Wahl Show?
The episode title 'Episode 115 - Concussions with Nick Mercer and Cassandra Stockley from the NLBIA' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Wahl Show?
The average episode length on The Wahl Show is 43 minutes.
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Episodes of The Wahl Show are typically released every 6 days, 11 hours.
When was the first episode of The Wahl Show?
The first episode of The Wahl Show was released on Mar 27, 2020.
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