From Here Forward

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From Here Forward shares stories and ideas about amazing things UBC and its alumni are doing around the world. It covers people and places, truths, science, art, and accomplishments with the view that sharing better inspires better. Join hosts Carol Eugene Park and Jeevan Sangha, both UBC grads, in exploring solutions for the negative stuff out there — focussing on the good for a change, from here forward.

  1. 3日前

    The Man in Motion on grit, grief, and going the distance

    Four decades after the Man in Motion World Tour, Rick Hansen (BPE'86, LLD'87) joins Carol and Jeevan to talk about the journey that changed his life. Recently voted UBC's most famous alum, Rick opens up about the chaos of day one on tour, the grind of wheeling an ultramarathon a day for more than two years across 34 countries, and an illness that nearly ended things in Greece. He also reminisces about his friendship with Terry Fox, and traces how a rejection letter from UBC's Phys Ed program became the turning point of his life. The conversation closes on Rick's ongoing relationship with UBC and his current passions, work he calls part of a lifelong, unfinished journey.   Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Contact CarolContact JeevanFrom Here ForwardPodium Podcast CompanyRick Hansen FoundationAnswering the question: Who is UBC's most famous alum? (00:00) - Introduction (01:33) - How Rick’s friends would describe him (02:10) - Being voted UBC’s most famous alum (04:09) - How UBC shaped Rick Hansen (10:51) - The start of the Man in Motion Tour (13:49) - Dreaming big, self-doubt, and adventure (17:27) - Remembering Terry Fox (22:40) - Disability, purpose, and the origins of Man in Motion (25:43) - Training and eating for the world tour (29:00) - Health and wellness today (31:36) - From Man in Motion to the Rick Hansen Foundation (35:13) - A lifelong passion for salmon and conservation (39:53) - UBC, accessibility, and spinal cord research (43:54) - Reflections on Rick Hansen’s impact (47:45) - Conclusion

    The Man in Motion on grit, grief, and going the distance

  2. 7月15日

    Life after stroke: How telehealth is closing the rural care gap

    Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability in Canada—and for survivors in rural and remote communities, recovery often means navigating a health-care system with far fewer resources than their urban counterparts. In this episode of From Here Forward, hosts Carol Eugene Park and Jeevan Sangha sit down with Dr. Brodie Sakakibara, associate professor in UBC's Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy and director of the Okanagan Stroke Research Lab, to unpack how telehealth and virtual rehabilitation are reshaping recovery across BC's Interior. Dr. Sakakibara breaks down why the current health-care system's acute-care focus leaves many stroke survivors without support once they return home—and how that gap contributes to alarming numbers: 16% of stroke survivors will have a second stroke within a year, and one-third within five years. He shares how his lab is using technology to extend care into rural communities, empower patients to self-manage chronic health, and address barriers like device and internet access. Listeners will also learn how to recognize stroke symptoms, the modifiable risk factors that matter most for prevention, and why sleep, stress management, and physical activity remain foundational to long-term recovery.   Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Contact CarolContact JeevanFrom Here ForwardPodium Podcast CompanyAbout Brodie SakakibaraLearn more about the StrOKe LabKnow FAST - the signs of stroke (00:00) - Introduction (01:33) - Meet Dr. Brodie Sakakibara (01:58) - Stroke recovery research + long-term health (02:56) - From clinical path to research career (05:02) - The Okanagan Stroke Research Lab (05:42) - Stroke recovery after discharge (07:24) - Telehealth, telerehab + COVID’s impact (09:06) - Rural access + health equity (12:36) - Stroke risk factors + secondary prevention (14:10) - Younger strokes + prevention gaps (16:06) - Extending stroke care into the community (16:58) - Stroke stats everyone should know (18:17) - Stroke awareness + FAST signs (19:22) - Daily habits for stroke prevention (20:42) - Conclusion

    Life after stroke: How telehealth is closing the rural care gap

  3. 6月15日

    6 years, sticky notes, and a selkie: How Loghan Paylor won Canada Reads

    Loghan Paylor (MFA’20) didn't set out to win CBC's Canada Reads competition. They were just trying to write the book they needed to write. In this episode, the author of The Cure for Drowning—winner of Canada Reads 2026, Giller Prize longlistee, and Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer Prize finalist—opens up about non-linear creative processes, writing queer and trans characters with care, the pros and cons of an MFA, and why the best writing advice has nothing to do with aesthetic morning routines. Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: TranscriptContact CarolContact JeevanFrom Here ForwardPodium Podcast CompanyLoghan PaylorCanada ReadsLearn more about the UBC MFA in Creative Writing (00:00) - Introduction (01:42) - Meet Loghan Paylor (02:26) - Canada Reads whirlwind (03:02) - Publicity, introversion, and support (04:22) - The “gap” that wasn’t: writing life between milestones (05:29) - Favourite passages and hard-won scenes (06:44) - The Post-it drafting method (08:27) - Finding your process (and ignoring aesthetics) (11:18) - Old drafts, saved folders, and ideas that return (13:18) - Characters, POV, and writing identity (14:52) - Writing Ontario: memory, place, and research accuracy (17:11) - Nature and climate grief (18:17) - Bookworm Games and creative balance (20:14) - Reading influences (21:16) - UBC MFA and becoming a professional writer (24:44) - Advice for emerging writers (27:26) - Reader messages and impact (29:14) - Reviews and boundaries (30:16) - Conclusion

    6 years, sticky notes, and a selkie: How Loghan Paylor won Canada Reads

  4. 5月4日

    What’s happening with extending SkyTrain to UBC?

    In this episode, UBC's Associate Vice-President, Campus and Community Planning, Michael White, joins Carol and Jeevan to break down the SkyTrain to UBC project—the planned Millennium Line extension to UBC. Michael explains why the Broadway Subway Project is insufficient, how the Arbutus station will already be over capacity on day one, and why completing the line to UBC is the only real solution. He outlines the project's sweeping benefits: thousands of new housing units, major greenhouse gas reductions, and billions in economic opportunity. He also shares what it takes to align governments, nations, and communities around a shared vision—and why your voice matters. Links for this episode TranscriptSkyTrain to UBC websiteLearn more about the UBCx planAbout Michael WhiteMario Canseco: Three in four Metro Vancouverites want SkyTrain extended to UBC, poll findsOpinion: UBC SkyTrain must be Metro Vancouver's next public transit priorityContact CarolContact JeevanFrom Here ForwardPodium Podcast Company (00:00) - Introduction (01:39) - Meet Michael White (02:02) - What is UBCx, why is it needed, and it’s potential benefits (06:50) - Current project status & stakeholder groups (11:12) - The economic case for UBCx (12:33) - Addressing concerns (14:28) - The importance of effective up-front engagement (16:39) - Making planning personal (18:14) - What urban planners really do (19:40) - Work-life sustainability (20:44) - A listener call-to-action (22:05) - Conclusion

    What’s happening with extending SkyTrain to UBC?

  5. 4月22日

    Is innovation too masculine? Uncovering the hidden gender gap

    What if the innovation economy has always had a gender problem—and we just couldn't see it? Despite a wave of visibility for women entrepreneurs, the numbers are stark: 90% of inventors in Canada are male, and women-led ventures receive less than 5% of available funding. In this episode, UBC Sauder School of Business assistant professor Angèle Beausoleil (PhD'17)—a researcher, serial entrepreneur, and self-described "pracademic"—unpacks why innovation culture skews masculine, what groupthink costs organizations that ignore it, and why the traits society calls "feminine" might actually be the entrepreneurial superpowers we've been undervaluing all along. Links for this episode TranscriptContact CarolContact JeevanFrom Here ForwardPodium Podcast CompanyContact Dr. Angele BeausoleilLearn more about Dr. Beausoleil's researchJeevan & Carol’s Fave Canadian Businesses | Blume Skincare | Dexy Paws | Stranger Tails (00:00) - Introduction (01:56) - Meet Dr. Angele Beausoleil (04:24) - Is innovation “too masculine” & what does that mean? (06:51) - The numbers: inventors, founders, and venture funding (07:49) - The history: the “heroic innovator” and gendered norms (12:56) - The risk of ignoring bias (15:41) - Examples of women-led innovation (19:08) - How to begin to create change in innovation (21:44) - The Innovation Self-Assessment Study (26:48) - What needs to change (education, language, policies) (29:09) - Conclusion

    Is innovation too masculine? Uncovering the hidden gender gap

  6. 3月9日

    Where the wild things matter

    What does it take to protect some of Canada's most iconic—and at risk—animals? In this episode, Carol and Jeevan sit down with Mateen Hessami (MSc’22), wildlife biologist and UBC Okanagan master's graduate, to find out. From collaring moose out of helicopters to rediscovering a caribou herd believed to be extinct since 2014, Mateen's work is as thrilling as it is meaningful. He breaks down why caribou are disappearing, why hunters might be conservation's greatest allies, and why the most important voice in wildlife management often belongs to the communities who've lived on the land for generations. Whether you're a nature lover or someone who's never left the city, this conversation will change the way you think about the wild world around you. Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Contact CarolContact JeevanFrom Here ForwardFrom Here Forward is on LinkedInPodium Podcast CompanyMateen HessamiUBC Okanagan Backcountry Hunters & Anglers ClubThe Indigenous Guardians Program (00:00) - Introduction (01:33) - Meet Mateen Hessami (04:46) - What does a community-based wildlife ecologist do day-to-day? (05:53) - Why hunting matters for conservation (09:27) - Moose vs. caribou (15:02) - Career highlights (16:58) - Why centering Indigenous knowledge changes wildlife work (20:30) - Building trust with communities vs. extractive science (22:52) - What impact do you hope your work has moving forward? (24:42) - What listeners should consider (26:41) - Are you more like a caribou or a moose? (28:07) - Conclusion

  7. 2月9日

    The secret lives of orcas

    In this Valentine’s Day-themed episode, From Here Forward goes beyond conventional ideas of romance to explore love, cooperation, and connection in the marine world. Hosts Carol Eugene Park and Jeevan Sangha are joined by UBC professor Dr. Andrew Trites, Director of the Marine Mammal Research Unit, to discuss groundbreaking research revealing a surprisingly collaborative relationship between orcas and dolphins. From dolphin “scouts” and killer whale teamwork to physical touch as a love language, this episode reimagines companionship through the eyes—and sonar—of our marine mammal cousins.   🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Contact CarolContact JeevanFrom Here ForwardFrom Here Forward is on LinkedInThe Truth About Love - From Here Forward's Valentine's 2025 EpisodePodium Podcast CompanyDr. Andrew TritesMarine Mammal Research UnitOrca and Dolphin Cooperative Foraging ResearchUBC Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries (00:00) - Introduction (01:44) - Meet Dr. Andrew Trites (03:13) - Romantic Facts From the Marine World (03:51) - The Orca–Dolphin Foraging Study and How It Began (06:38) - Discovering Cooperation Underwater (10:07) - What the Data Revealed About Communication and Teamwork (12:28) - The Team Behind the Research Project (15:48) - Watching the Footage and Seeing Through a Whale’s Eyes (19:27) - Physical Touch, Bonding, and Social Life in Orcas (20:42) - Andrew Trites’ Journey into Marine Science (22:55) - Climate Anxiety, Optimism, and Ocean Ambassadors (24:31) - Lessons on Communication, Perspective, and Love (25:40) - Conclusion

  8. 1月12日

    From migrant justice to The Amazing Race Canada

    In this episode, hosts Carol and Jeevan sit down with Jonathon Braun (JD’15), Allard Law alum, Legal Director of the Migrant Workers Centre, and winner of Season 11 of The Amazing Race Canada. Jonathon shares the realities facing migrant workers in Canada today—from closed work permits and systemic vulnerability to the human cost of shifting immigration policy—and challenges the myths that continue to fuel anti-immigrant sentiment. Later, Jonathon pulls back the curtain on his The Amazing Race Canada experience. He shares how the pressure, strategy, and surprising authenticity of reality TV, as well as his lifelong love of games, performance, and community, helped carry him through both law school and the race itself. 🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Contact CarolContact JeevanFrom Here ForwardFrom Here Forward is on LinkedInPodium Podcast CompanyJonathon BraunThe Migrant Workers CentreAmazing Race CanadaThe Greatest Survivor Scene (00:00) - Welcome and Intro (02:34) - From UBC Law to Migrant Justice (07:56) - The Reality Facing Migrant Workers (13:54) - Correcting Misconceptions (15:30) - Winning Amazing Race Canada (17:36) - The Fun & Games That Make a Better Lawyer (20:48) - What the Amazing Race Is Really Like (24:35) - Community, Purpose, and Why This Work Matters (26:34) - How Survivor Prepped Jonathon for the Amazing Race (28:28) - Reflections and Wrap-Up

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From Here Forward shares stories and ideas about amazing things UBC and its alumni are doing around the world. It covers people and places, truths, science, art, and accomplishments with the view that sharing better inspires better. Join hosts Carol Eugene Park and Jeevan Sangha, both UBC grads, in exploring solutions for the negative stuff out there — focussing on the good for a change, from here forward.

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    alumni UBC
  • 活躍年份
    2014年 - 2026年
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