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Episodes
271 episodes
#270 Gaming And Mental Health
We unpack what the research actually says about video games and mental health, including when gaming can support focus, mood, and connection and when it starts to work against your wellbeing. Dr. Veen Wong joins us to explain how her Bold Sky p...
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39:41
#269 Irish Heritage Month Through A South Asian Lens
We connect Irish Heritage Month to a bigger story about diaspora, resilience, and how communities build belonging across borders. We travel from South Asians in Ireland to Delhi To Dublin’s genre-blending sound, then land in Canada’s music scen...
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#268 Racial Trauma And Mental Health
We talk about how racism can shape mental health outcomes even when race itself isn’t biological, and why the harm is still measurable in the body and in healthcare systems. We connect research, lived experience, and practical reflection to nam...
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#267 IWD Spotlight Myrna Khan- Be Bold in Hockey Leadership
We sit down with Myrna Khan, Executive Director of the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation, to talk about immigrant roots, career risks, and what it takes to lead inside hockey culture. We dig into women’s hockey growth in Edmonton, practical ...
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#266 Friendships and Social Circles
We explore what healthy friendships look like and why social circles matter for happiness, mental health, and the long game of life. We get practical about choosing relationships that feel safe and supportive, while also learning how to show up...
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34:59
#265 Spring Cleaning For Your Mind
We trace how clutter strains working memory, spikes stress, and saps attention, then share small, kind steps to reclaim focus through five-minute tidies, one-minute resets, and better buying choices. Stories, research, and gentle prompts make i...
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Episode 42
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25:26
#263 Punjabi Pop, Explained
We profile Karan Aujla’s rise from writer to global Punjabi pop force, unpack his five-part hit formula, and trace how grief, diaspora, and production choices shape songs that live in cars, clubs, and hearts. We also map Punjabi pop’s growth, i...
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Season 15
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Episode 41
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49:47
#262 Healthy Relationships
We map what real healthy relationships look like across romance, family, friendships, and work. We share clear red flags to avoid and green flags to build, plus a journaling prompt to shape better habits starting today.• Defining the id...
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Episode 41
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#260 Born to Shine
We trace Diljit Dosanjh’s rise from Gurdwara stages to global arenas, and why keeping Punjabi and the turban wasn’t a hurdle but a strategy. We also unpack gold’s place in South Asian households as security, inheritance, and signal in a volatil...
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Season 15
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Episode 40
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52:58
#261 My House Has 100 Plants And Zero Regrets
We explore how spring light, plants, and the colour green lift mood, improve sleep, and calm the nervous system. Research, stories, and simple steps show how to declutter, add green cues, and use short plant rituals to cut rumination and reset ...
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Season 15
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Episode 39
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43:33
#259 Redefining Body Image: From Trends To Truth
We pull apart what body image really is, how it’s shaped by culture, friends, media, and why trends keep moving the goalposts. We share a personal story about diagnosis and change, unpack bias around fatness, and end with practical steps to bui...
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Season 15
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Episode 39
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32:31
#258 Punjabi Tragedies, Diaspora Memory, And The River Of Lovers
We trace four legendary Punjabi romances to show how love collides with honour, caste, and control, and how songs keep grief alive across borders. Instead of selling fantasy, we read the system that turns desire into danger and memory into resi...
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Season 15
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Episode 38
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53:37
#257 Judi Singh: Black Punjabi Voice Of Edmonton’s Jazz
The story of Judi Singh doesn’t arrive with fireworks. It unfolds like a standard that sneaks under your skin: a Black Punjabi jazz singer who chose Edmonton, guarded her pace, and built a life where music stayed honest. We follow her roots bac...
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Season 15
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Episode 37
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7:23
#256 Understanding Domestic Abuse And Finding Help
We break down what domestic, family, intimate partner, and gender-based violence mean, how control shows up across different behaviours, and why abuse escalates in a repeating cycle. We also share Alberta resources, practical examples, and a cl...
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Season 16
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Episode 37
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39:27
#255 I Went To A Dog Park For Neuroscience, Not For A Dog
We explore how bonding with animals can reduce loneliness, calm the nervous system, and sharpen focus. From dog parks to aquariums, we share research‑backed ways to build mindful pauses and find community without needing to own a pet.• ...
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Season 15
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Episode 36
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43:19
#254 Rest That Actually Works
We unpack why sleep alone doesn’t fix burnout and map seven types of rest that match different kinds of exhaustion. We offer simple tools to schedule recovery, set boundaries, and build a kinder mindset so stress has a healthy counterweight.
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Season 15
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Episode 35
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39:53
#253 How To TURN Shame Into Resilience Using Neuroscience And Compassion
We explore how shame shows up in bodies, culture, and daily language, and we map practical ways to move from spirals to resilience using a trauma‑informed, shame‑sensitive approach. We lean on neuroscience to explain loops and share tools that ...
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Season 15
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Episode 34
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47:46
#252 Building Better Habits for a Kinder New Year
On this episode, we discuss how to trade New Year pressure for small, steady changes and show how “better than yesterday” turns intentions into lasting habits. Using Atomic Habits, we design systems, build identity-based routines, and make cues...
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Season 15
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Episode 33
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39:17
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#251 TURNing it up with Kim Long, When Perfectionism Becomes a Prison
“When your worth is tied to what you achieve, rest can feel like failure.” - Kim LongIn this episode of Wellbeing Wednesday, Gurjeet sits down with Kim Long, Registered Psychologist and founder of DOCHAS (DOCHIS) Psychological ...
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Season 15
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Episode 32
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24:47
#250 TURNing it up with Sogand on Wellbeing Wednesday: De-Escalation Through a Neuroscience Lens
“De-escalation isn’t about ignoring stress — it’s about teaching your nervous system that you’re safe again.” — SogandIn this episode of Wellbeing Wednesdays with Sogand, Sogand takes a deep, science-backed dive into the concep...
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Season 15
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Episode 31
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31:01
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#249 TURNing it up with Mayor Andrew Knack: Leadership, Community, and the Future of Edmonton
“It’s a privilege to do this every single day — to meet Edmontonians and work together to build a safer, more affordable, and inclusive city.” — Mayor Andrew KnackIn this episode of the Universal Radio Network Podcast, we sit d...
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Season 15
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Episode 30
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28:58
#248 TURNing it up with Janelle Schultz, Supporting Men Through Vulnerability
“You’re not meant to carry everything alone — asking for help is not weakness, it’s strength.”This Wellbeing Wednesday, we dive deep into men’s mental health with Registered Psychologist Janelle Schultz.We explore the realities ...
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Season 15
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Episode 29
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19:26
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#247 TURNing it up with Raju Virk, Masculinity Reframed: Vulnerability, Sobriety, and Community Support
“There’s no weakness in vulnerability — it actually takes way more strength to say you’re struggling and ask for help.” — Raju VirkIn this heartfelt episode, we dig deep into masculinity, fatherhood, and the evolving mental hea...
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Season 15
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Episode 28
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36:48
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