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The Universal Radio Network

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Welcome to The Universal Radio Network's podcast page, here you can access our interviews, discussions & podcasts. Visit our website at www.theuniversalradio.com or follow us on social media for updates!Instagram: @theuniversalradioTwitter: @theuniversalrad

MAR 26

#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 project uses a video game to challenge harmful gender norms as a prevention tool for gender-based violence. • Why we built Wellbeing Wednesday to make hard mental health topics easier to hold • A journaling prompt centred on what your best self does today • Why cost and access push us to look for scalable mental health supports • Evidence on cognitive benefits from commercial video games • How role-playing games can challenge rigid thinking patterns • The real risks of overuse including injury, sleep disruption, and addiction concerns • Why prevention matters in intimate partner violence work • What gender transformative approaches mean in practice • How a single-player game can reduce stigma and improve access • The meaning behind the name Bold Sky and what it signals about change 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 IG: @theuniversalradio

40 min
MAR 25

#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 scene with a practical primer on the Junos and who to watch. • Irish Heritage Month as celebration and reflection on diaspora • Irish migration to Canada and the racism Irish communities faced • Early South Asian presence in Ireland through sailors and medical schools • Anti-colonial solidarity between Ireland and South Asia • Yeats and Tagore as a cultural bridge across empires • Modern South Asian life in Ireland including community growth and anti-racism needs • Leo Varadkar and what representation signals about belonging • Delhi To Dublin as proof you can hold multiple cultures at once • Why the Junos exist through CanCon and Canadian music policy • South Asian Music Recording Of The Year nominees and why it matters • Alberta shout-outs including Noella Charles and other local nominees Thank you for listening, you can hear Ravia every Thursday on 97.9 FM or through our live-stream at www.theuniversalradio.com IG: @theuniversalradio

37 min
MAR 20

#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 name racial trauma, unpack mistrust, and hold on to resilience while pushing for systemic change. • Springtime grounding and noticing how nature affects mood • Journaling prompt on doing something purely for yourself • Pacing the conversation and taking breaks when needed • Race as a social construct and racism as observable harm • Racial trauma and allostatic load as chronic stress buildup • Why data matters when communities say care feels unequal • Evidence on disparities in inpatient psychiatric restraint • Workforce gaps and the value of cultural match in therapy • Medical mistrust and the Chapati study as an ethics warning • Intergenerational trauma, epigenetics, and famine examples • DSM-5 not formally recognizing racial trauma and the risk of misdiagnosis • Limits of individual therapy for systemic racism • Social determinants of health and the need for top-down policy change • Resilience, cultural connection, and the science of repair • Practical ways to challenge bias in daily life 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 IG: @theuniversalradio

40 min
MAR 14

#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 ways to open doors for girls and newcomers, and why speaking up is one of the simplest forms of support. • Myrna’s path from Edmonton to McGill University then CN Rail and corporate sustainability • Returning home for community, family, and a more grounded life • Navigating a male-dominated hockey industry through confidence and competence • Work-life balance during the season with strong family support • Career advice that sticks: be bold, be curious, be kind • Women’s Hockey Advisory Committee and efforts to grow women in hockey business • PWHL excitement in Edmonton and what representation feels like in the arena • Even Strength programming and building a hockey pathway for girls • Making hockey less intimidating for new Canadians and underrepresented communities • A simple ally move that changes rooms: speaking up when a remark crosses the line Remember to follow us across socials @theuniversalradio. Tune in daily on 97.9 FM in Edmonton and worldwide through our streaming platform at www.theuniversalradio.com. IG: @theuniversalradio

26 min
MAR 12

#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 better for others. • Friendships as a key part of well-being and life satisfaction • Recognising different friends for different seasons of life • A simple prompt to reach out and reconnect • Everyday human connection beyond close friends • Research on social support, depression risk, and longevity • Signs of high-quality friendship like trust, safety, and time • Checking your own habits and practising clear communication • The value of acquaintances and weak ties • Easy ways to start small talk and connect with strangers • Perfectionism and judgement as a barrier to closeness • Loneliness trends before and after the pandemic • Why friendships still matter when you are partnered 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 IG: @theuniversalradio

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MAR 9

#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 it doable and humane. • Clutter linked to indecision and lower life satisfaction • Visual complexity reduces perceptual fluency and focus • Working memory overload as the core mechanism • Stress response, cortisol, shame and guilt loops • Five-minute daily tidy as a starter habit • Journaling for sentimental items and clarity • One-minute rule for quick wins • Four shopping questions to reduce inflow • Brain dumps to prioritise and cut urgency • Minimalism-lite, donations and local eco options • Attention economy framing to protect energy • Compassionate self-talk to sustain change Tune in weekly to Wellbeing Wednesdays with Sogand on The Universal Radio Network, 97.9 FM in Edmonton, or globally at www.theuniversalradio.com IG: @theuniversalradio

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Welcome to The Universal Radio Network's podcast page, here you can access our interviews, discussions & podcasts. Visit our website at www.theuniversalradio.com or follow us on social media for updates!Instagram: @theuniversalradioTwitter: @theuniversalrad

Creator

The Universal Radio Network
Years Active

2022 - 2026
Episodes

271
Rating

Explicit
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