Upopolis: The Podcast

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Upopolis: The Podcast

Upopolis has been connecting youth with critical and chronic illnesses for over 15 years with peer support and access to reliable medical information created with them in mind. Now Upopolis also supports the user's siblings, youth navigating grief, and youth of adult patients. Listen along as the Upopolis Child Life shares resources, research, and interviews that highlight the experiences and expertise of youth and professionals and organizations that work alongside all these youth. 

  1. Episode 44: Wanderings and U Got This (Grief Resources)

    JAN 14

    Episode 44: Wanderings and U Got This (Grief Resources)

    Join Krista Naugler, CCLS for episode 44 (not 43) as she shares about a new publication, a grief journal for youth titled Wanderings: A Wayfinders Notebook and the 5th U Got This! Challenge: Wandering Around in Grief. The U Got This Challenge is a four-week grief support program which starts Monday, Feb. 3rd, 2025, see poster and it is free for youth 13-23. Listen to the podcast for all the details and use the QR code on the poster to sign up. Wanderings is a 100-page, full-colour notebook for youth created to offer tools and strategies to help navigate emotions in healthy and supportive ways.  To purchase a Wanderings notebook visit Amazon, Indigo, or email support@upopolis.com for more information.  Teachers, for the U Got This! Wandering Around in Grief lesson plans email support@upopolis.com or watch for them to be added to Teacher Pay Teacher. The first five teachers to give feedback on the lesson plans after implementing them in their classrooms will each receive a free Wanderings notebook.  Note: The Upopolis team will be giving five participants in the U Got This Challenge a free copy of the Wandering Notebook. A draw will take place on Feb. 3rd, 2025 each youth registered at the time will have their name entered in the draw.

    13 min

  2. 2024-04-01

    Episode 43: Scoliosis Common Grounds Guests Lily and Sarah

    Join Krista, the Upopolis podcast host for episode 43 (Oops! She may have said 42 in the episode) as she chats with Lily and Sarah about being young adult mentors, common grounds groups, Upopolis, and research they did that led them to work with the Upopolis team. For youth interested in joining a common grounds session, please click and complete the application in this link.

    27 min
  3. Episode 42: Getting Connected to Upopolis: the referral process

    2024-01-31

    Episode 42: Getting Connected to Upopolis: the referral process

    Join Krista, our Upopolis National program manager and podcast host to learn about the steps to get connected with Upopolis as a youth and for professionals interested in referring youth. Krista guides listeners through the referral process, highlights some of the opportunities Upopolis is currently offering youth, and reviews other resources available on the website e.g. posters, rack cards, links, and additional content. Know a youth who wants to join? Click here to make a referral Are you a youth? Click here to express interest in joining Upopolis and our new Common Grounds events for specific diagnoses. Register for CF virtual summer camp, click here

    10 min
  4. Episode 41: Grief & Legacy Building; Stories and Insights from Child Life Specialists

    2023-10-31

    Episode 41: Grief & Legacy Building; Stories and Insights from Child Life Specialists

    Join Upopolis host Krista Naugler and Upopolis Intern Betina Sales for this episode. Betina takes over host of the podcast to interview for a candid conversation with guests Certified Child Life Specialists Shaindy Alexander and Melissa Dodaro to explore the impactful work of Child Life Specialists in legacy-building and grief support. Drawing from their extensive experience, they provide invaluable insights into the delicate process of creating legacies and offer practical guidance for those navigating the loss and grief. Upedia Webinar with Shaindy, Put on your rainboots – Including and supporting children through serious illness, death, dying, and grief. Books mentioned in this episode: The Invisible StringThe Gift of The LadybugThe Gift of Gerbert’s FeathersIda, AlwaysLink to PDF Talking to Kids about Serious Illness: The 6 C's and the 3 W's Children’s Grief Awareness Symposium, Nov 14/15, 2023 -Register Here

    47 min
  5. Episode 39: Summer Camp & Camp Maple Leaf

    2023-05-26

    Episode 39: Summer Camp & Camp Maple Leaf

    In this episode, April Young, Camp Director from Camp Maple Leaf / Jacob Island joins Krista to talk about what their camp offers, what parents can look for in a camp, tips, stories, and more. Check out Camp Maple Leaf on their website and specifics on Jacob Island Programs. Youth can also check out more information about camps offered across Canada and tips for going to camp in the U Camp group on Upopolis. Click here for the Canadian Alliance for Grieving Children and Youth's list of bereavement camps and here for the Canadian Camping Association list of Camps by province.

    30 min

  6. 2023-03-31

    Episode 38: Our Favourite Books

    It's a long one but it is packed with good resources including our favourite books and activities that go along with them.  Be sure to check it out and the links below to see the books that the Upopolis team refers to including Lifetimes, I Like Myself, 52 Lists for Happiness, Just as You Are, The Gift of the Ladybug, Hello in There, Have You Filled Your Bucket, Invisible String and more. We forgot to mention this one but is another great feelings book, My Many Colored Days, and this other one that just got released last week, What Does Grief Look Like. What are your favourites? Tag Upopolis on social.

    35 min
  7. Episode 37: Programming Details and Outcomes

    2023-03-17

    Episode 37: Programming Details and Outcomes

    A teacher asked and we have the answers in this episode of the Upopolis podcast. What does Upopolis offer my student if I refer them? What does the programming offered by Upopolis look like? What are the goals or outcomes Upopolis is aiming for? Listen and find out! Plus, check out our recent poster presentation from a virtual conference that the team presented at.  Did you know that the Upopolis team will be at ACLP Conference 2023? Please visit our exhibit if you are there. Plus, the team is working on presenting or offering an exhibit at a few other conferences this year (including ones for school staff).

    24 min
  8. Episode 36: Jenna and the Connection Award

    2022-11-30

    Episode 36: Jenna and the Connection Award

    Please note we ended up switching two episodes to get one recorded after this one out in time for National Children's Day and Children & Youth Grief Awareness Day. In this episode, we say this is episode 35 but it is episode 36. Please join Krista the host of the Upopolis podcast as she chats with special guest Jenna, a youth who has been a member of Upopolis for 6 years and is one of the 2022 Connection Award Winners. Jenna talks a lot about embracing who you are and the value of programs like summer camps and virtual communities established for youth with medical diagnoses.

    18 min
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Upopolis has been connecting youth with critical and chronic illnesses for over 15 years with peer support and access to reliable medical information created with them in mind. Now Upopolis also supports the user's siblings, youth navigating grief, and youth of adult patients. Listen along as the Upopolis Child Life shares resources, research, and interviews that highlight the experiences and expertise of youth and professionals and organizations that work alongside all these youth. 

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  • Creator
    Upopolis
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Upopolis: The Podcast
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