Food For Thought - the Podcast

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The Healthiest Podcast on the Internet! We talk about all things Health Promotion, particularly as they relate to the CAF - in essence giving you a little "Food For Thought" on topics that range from stress, sleep, the impact of the built environment, what being a UHPR means, mental health, wellness in all spheres. We have conversations with different health and helping professionals and we even have some military members drop in with their insights. So, if you are ready to get healthy(er) then pick an episode (short or long) and let's get started!

  1. 6D AGO

    8 Mindful Minutes - Relaxation

    If you need a break in the middle of your day or could use a little help falling asleep, give this 8 Mindful Minute Meditation a try. It's sure to help you deal with resting stress face and make you feel a little less peaked :) Enjoy!

    12 min

  2. JAN 20

    Building Community Through Gaming

    If you have ever had a conversation with a child or a partner while driving in the car, or while doing the dishes or some other task, you will understand the value of creating a space and an opportunity to decrease the cringe factor by finding a neutral environment and one where eyeball to eyeball contact is neither required nor possible. We all need to have a place to talk about things - general things, hard things, uncomfortable things, and sometimes that is difficult to find - for all kinds of reasons. Enter gaming - not pew pew gaming necessarily but board games and we're not talking checkers either, although that could certainly work as well. No we are talking about War Hammer and Magic the Gathering. Dungeons and Dragons and things of that nature - where people with intense passions and a desire to find a place of likeminded folks to share that with gather to game and...to talk. Not on purpose, but because it is a place of common ground - multiple common grounds as it happens. This conversation with MCpl Evan Harper from 1 PPCLI is a fascinating look into how we can build community, build camaraderie and help people connect in ways that allow for so many positive things to happen. If you have always wondered or are looking for your people, then check out this episode - it's a gooder! Homefront Games contact information: www.homefrontgames.com evan.harper@homefrontgames.com  Magic the Gathering - Spell Table Everything you ever wanted to know about Magic the Gathering Everything you ever wanted to know about War Hammer 40K Don't Change Much Podcast

    38 min

  3. JAN 5 · BONUS

    What Health Promotion Can Do For You

    Post annual briefing season, here's a bit more of what we really want members to know that we can do to support them, in their units, to be the most operationally ready - but also the best versions of themselves they can be. It takes a combination of individual action and organizational responsibility to create the environment that allows all that to happen, and health promotion can be the secret sauce to get that going. We hope you take us up on our offer to come to you to help to create a plan, together, that will move CFB Edmonton to the top of the charts in 2026.

    12 min

  4. 12/05/2025

    the 12 Days of Christmas - Health Promotion Style

    It's Christmas time...(can you hear the tune in your head)? Not sure how it's halfway through December, but here we are. We dug this one up from the archives, polished it up, turned it from an actual song (yes - it's out there somewhere on Facebook/Instagram) and turned it into a podcast worthy episode. This time there is music but Nicole and I are not singing. You're welcome. Hope you enjoy this frolicking good time counting down the 12 days of Christmas - Health Promotion style. Here are our favourite festive snacks: Nicole's favourite: Christmas Crack Saltine Cracker Toffee Vanessa's favourite: Skor Bars with Ritz Crackers Charissa's favourite: Classic Shortbread Cookies Tolulope - declined to participate since he doesn't do the baking so thought it would be cheating...in the spirit of Christmas, I'll let that excuse slide down the chimney:) If you want to find out more about the workshops that we offer that cover the topics we counted down or would like to be on the show - you can reach us here at: healthpromotionedmonton@cfmws.com or check out our website here at: Health Promotion Edmonton

    14 min

  5. 11/15/2025

    National Addictions Awareness Week with CWO Chris Thombs

    You might not think of National Addictions Awareness Week, well, ever...but this year, it's worth thinking about because addictions are a growing concern. Prevention is key. Awareness is how that starts. What do you know about addictions? How do you feel about addictions? What impact does it have on you? Your work? Your family? Your future? It depends on where you fall on the spectrum of use - of pretty much anything. How much and how often do you drink? How much and how often if ever do you use cannabis or other drugs, prescription or otherwise? How often do you spend playing video games, or scrolling social media or gambling, or shopping or pick something that is taking away time that you used to spend doing something else? CWO Chris Thombs and I talk about addictions through the lens of anchoring it in hope - the theme of this year's NAAW campaign. We have a frank discussion about what we need to do as individuals and what supervisors can and should be doing to help those they are responsible for, be the best versions of themselves they can be. It's about building community, because that's where healing takes place. The opposite of addiction is connection, and it's up to all of us to create that. Enjoy the episode.  National Addictions Awareness Week | Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction To talk to someone at mental health and get a referral to the team at Addiction Concurrent Services - go to mental health intake or call 528-5332 For additional support: Canadian Forces Member Services - 1-800-268-7708 DND Employee Assistance Program - 1-800-663-1142 CFMWS Employee Assistance Program - 1-833-352-9799

    1h 3m

  6. 10/15/2025

    Healthy Relationships - Starting New Ones - At Any Age

    New relationships. The stuff of Hallmark Christmas movies, Netflix series and well. Real life. Whether you're a parent watching your kid start dating, an adult giving love another try, or a part of a military couple figuring out how to reintegrate into your roles after a deployment or exercise - all relationships need work. To stay good, to be better and to evolve as we go and grow throughout our lives. Join me and Kelsey MacDonald from the MFRC's Mental Health team, as we tackle the heady subject of relationships, in time for this year's Healthy Relationships campaign which runs Oct 21 - Nov 1.  For more information about the Inter-Comm workshop check out: https://cfmws.ca/support-services/health-wellness/health-promotion/for-individuals/inter-comm   (please note that our workshop is only 1-day as we have condensed it due to the higher Operational Tempo in Edmonton) For more information about the services that are available at the MFRC check out: https://cfmws.ca/edmonton/military-family-resource-centre-(mfrc) For more information about the Healthy Relationships campaign check out: https://cfmws.ca/support-services/health-wellness/healthyrelationships Thanks for listening - be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! F4T is available to be heard on Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Pocket Casts, Deezer, Player FM, Tune-In, Spotify, Google Player and of course Apple Podcasts. Food for Thought is brought to you by Charissa McKay and Nicole Emerson and all our great guests. All production, post-production and promotion by Charissa McKay, music by UppBeat. Recorded in Edmonton, or Amiskwacîwâskahikan, Treaty 6 land, Metis Nation Region 4, home to the first peoples including the Cree, Dene, Stoney, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux and Blackfoot. Find more Health Promotion content at www.cfmws.ca/edmonton and search for Health Promotion Edmonton.

    25 min

  7. 09/15/2025

    OSISS - Everything you Wanted to Know and More

    Do you know what and OSI is? Or what OSISS is and what it stands for? If your answer is no or you're not sure, then this episode is for you! Terri-Ann Winfield is a Peer Support Coordinator and is my guest for this first episode of Season 9! (Yes - how are we already in Season 9?!?!)  This is a great episode that talks not only about what OSISS does, but also why it's so important and how storytelling and the need for a shared space and community where healing can take place is so vital. It's something that CAF members and their family members can use and rely on, to help them when there is an OSI that is affecting them - because everyone is affected by an OSI, not just the person who has one.  Here is the list of contacts that Terri-Ann mentioned in the episode. Please reach out to any of them - take that first step and start the journey back towards wellness. OSISS contacts: - Jeffery Docksey - OSISS Peer Support Coordinator (780 405-7917) Jeffery.docksey@forces.gc.ca - Brad Jones - OSISS Peer Support Coordinator (780 720-2873) Brad.jones2@forces.gc.ca - Terri-Ann Winfield - OSISS Family Peer Support Coordinator (587 545-5032) Terri-ann.winfield@forces.gc.ca - Robyn Rees - OSISS Family Peer Support Coordinator (780 246-3176) Robyn.rees@forces.gc.ca - Michelle Turner - OSISS Regional Coordinator (403 472-3318) michelle.turner@forces.gc.ca Main Number - 1 800 883 6904 or https://cfmws.ca/support-services/health-wellness/mental-health/operational-stress-injury-social-support-(osiss)  CFMAP 1 800 268 7708 Family Information Line 1 800 866-4546 Thanks for listening - be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! F4T is available to be heard on Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Pocket Casts, Deezer, Player FM, Tune-In, Spotify, Google Player and of course Apple Podcasts. Food for Thought is brought to you by Charissa McKay and Nicole Emerson and all our great guests. All production, post-production and promotion by Charissa McKay, music by UppBeat. Recorded in Edmonton, or Amiskwacîwâskahikan, Treaty 6 land, Metis Nation Region 4, home to the first peoples including the Cree, Dene, Stoney, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux and Blackfoot. Find more Health Promotion content at www.cfmws.ca/edmonton and search for Health Promotion Edmonton.

    30 min

  8. 06/25/2025

    Wrapping It Up: How to Effectively Recharge (Beyond Summer Tips)

    Here we are at the end of another season, albeit a slightly abbreviated one. A few fewer episodes, but those that we got in the can highlighted some amazing guests, offered helpful (we hope you think so too) insights, and showcased the incredible resources available to CAF members in Edmonton, and in most cases at many of the bases and wings across the country.  In this wrap up episode, Nicole and I talk about how to get the most out of your summer leave - however long you have and the reasons it's so important to take real advantage of the downtime when you have it. It's been busy - no one needs to tell you that, and it's unlikely to change, so making sure that you are able to recharge so you can fire on all cylinders is super important. So is making sure that when you are doing the things to help you enjoy summer, you're also taking care of some of those foundational pieces - like water and sun safety, hydration and of course we wouldn't be Health Promotion if we didn't (ever so briefly) mention nutrition! We hope that you all have the best block leave and look forward to bringing you another season in the fall! Here are the links to the things we mentioned in the episode: https://cdn.bookey.app/files/pdf/book/en/authentic-happiness.pdf https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/sun-safety.html https://www.boatingbc.ca/cpages/safe-boating https://canadaboatsafety.com/ https://driveaboatcanada.ca/boat-safety-equipment/ Facts on fluids: How to stay hydrated - Canada.ca  https://parks.canada.ca/voyage-travel/admission/forces-veteran https://youtu.be/uy2CrktYn9g If you have ideas for a topic or would like to be a guest on Food for Thought – contact us at: mailto: Healthpromotionedmonton@cfmws.com Thanks for listening - be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! F4T is available to be heard on Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Pocket Casts, Deezer, Player FM, Tune-In, Spotify, Google Player and of course Apple Podcasts. Food for Thought is brought to you by Charissa McKay and Nicole Emerson and all our great guests. All production, post-production and promotion by Charissa McKay, music by UppBeat. Recorded in Edmonton, or Amiskwacîwâskahikan, Treaty 6 land, Metis Nation Region 4, home to the first peoples including the Cree, Dene, Stoney, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux and Blackfoot. Find more Health Promotion content at www.cfmws.ca/edmonton and search for Health Promotion Edmonton.

    38 min
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The Healthiest Podcast on the Internet! We talk about all things Health Promotion, particularly as they relate to the CAF - in essence giving you a little "Food For Thought" on topics that range from stress, sleep, the impact of the built environment, what being a UHPR means, mental health, wellness in all spheres. We have conversations with different health and helping professionals and we even have some military members drop in with their insights. So, if you are ready to get healthy(er) then pick an episode (short or long) and let's get started!

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    PSP-Health Promotion
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    72
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