Bermuda Health-Abets

Health Promotion & Wellness Office, Dept. of Health Bermuda
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This is a podcast where we discuss everything from A to Z on healthy living. With a mission of empowering, informing and motivating Bermuda residents to live well. Our guests will be experts, community partners and residents with lived experience who focus on, work with or live with all aspects of health, including social determinants of health. 

  1. Oct 20

    “No Means No” — Understanding Consent & Sexual Assault

    Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This observance focuses on raising awareness, enhancing efforts to "uplift needs, voice and experiences of survivors" of domestic violence (Domestic Violence Awareness Project, 2026). This year the theme "With Survivor Always" aims to highlight moving from just "Awareness" to "Action". Domestic Violence Awareness Project defines domestic violence as " as a pattern of abusive behaviors–including physical, sexual, and psychological attacks as well as economic coercion–used by one intimate partner against another (adult or adolescent) to gain, maintain, or regain power and control in the relationship". Today's podcast focuses on sexual violence/assault and the No Means No Worldwide Campaign to end sexual violence against women and children globally. The No Means No Worldwide nonprofit aims to prevent sexual violence by equipping "young people with the mental, verbal and physical skills to recognize danger respond assertively and report safely" (No Means No Worldwide, 2026). Bermuda, as we reflect on the purpose of Domestic Violence Awareness, let's consider what actions we can take to prevent it.  This episode of Bermuda Health-Abets, a podcast where we discuss everything from A to Z on healthy living, is dubbed “No Means No” — Understanding Consent & Sexual Assault. #EmpoweringInformingandMotivating Bermuda residents to live well. Our guests this episode are Gaynell Hayward-Caesar, Forensic Nurse on the SART team (Sexual Assault Response Team) and Laurie Shiell, Executive Director, Center Against Abuse. During this episode Gaynell and Laurie talk about consent, what constitute consent and when "No Means No, they talk about sexual assault, how to get help, the process that SART uses, ways in which consent is give or not give outside of saying "yes" or "no", how we must understand situations in which someone cannot give consent, harmful myths about sexual assault, how family and friends can support survivor close to them, and more.  This episode provides answers to questions that can help someone you know or help to prevent sexual assault by sharing it with those around you, so as you tune in think about how you can use this information.  If you have a question you need answered or a topic you would like to hear on Bermuda Health-Abets email healthpromotion@gov.bm. To listen to upcoming segments of Bermuda Health-Abets you can find us here on Facebook, on our YouTube Channel @DepartmentofHealthBermuda, on Apple Podcast, or Spotify Podcast. Like and subscribe to the page. Thank you for tuning in! Empowering, Informing  and Motivating Bermuda Residents to Live Well

  2. Oct 12

    Beyond the Hurricane: Preparing for Bermuda’s Other Emergencies

    Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, Every year on October 13th we observe International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. The goal of this observance is to promote global awareness of disaster prevention, reduce the damage caused by disasters, and preparedness. This year's theme as selected by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction is "Resilience Starts at Home". They emphasize that this theme is significant because "home is both the primary site where disaster impacts are felt and the frontline of resilience-building" (UNDRR, 2026). One could agree that this theme is represents the individual struggle that we may all experience when it comes to disasters. For Bermuda this is often experienced through hurricane season but this is not the only disaster we can experience here. Bermuda ask yourselves, what are you prepared for? This episode of Bermuda Health-Abets, a podcast where we discuss everything from A to Z on healthy living, is dubbed Beyond the Hurricane: Preparing for Bermuda’s Other Emergencies. #EmpoweringInformingandMotivating Bermuda residents to live well. Our guest this episode is Noel Martin, National Disaster Coordinator, Ministry of National Security. During this episode Joel talks about what other types of disaster Bermuda residents should prepare for, he talks about building you emergency plan, what things you should have in your emergency kit, who you should include in your emergency planning process, and who you should consider when making your plan. During this episode Noel emphasizes that we should plan for more than the hurricane and that we should plan for longer term disaster's considering at least a seven day period. As you tune into this episode you will get lots more tips on how you can prepare for the disaster beyond the hurricane. Bermuda, Let's stay ready! If you have a question you need answered or a topic you would like to hear on Bermuda Health-Abets email healthpromotion@gov.bm. To listen to upcoming segments of Bermuda Health-Abets you can find us here on Facebook, on our YouTube Channel @DepartmentofHealthBermuda, on Apple Podcast, or Spotify Podcast. Like and subscribe to the page. Thank you for listening! Empowering, Informing  and Motivating Bermuda Residents to Live Well

  3. Oct 7

    Staying Independent: Planning for the Future

    Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, October 1st is International Day of Older Persons. This observance was established by the United Nations and focuses on the opportunities and challenges face by aging populations. This year the theme is  "The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives". The United Nations this year "calls on Governments, civil society, the private sector, researchers and older persons themselves to examine how societies can ensure that the additional years gained translate into healthy, productive, dignified and equitable lives for all" (United Nations, 2026). After reflection on this years theme, one could interpret that the call to action ask us to consider the needs of our population as we live longer, that would contribute to better quality of life and equitable access. As someone in public health I often ask how can we affect positive change or reduce the risk of any particular subject, and in this case it's ageing or the needs of older persons. To this end, I would say that planning for aging for aging before we are older could contribute to ensuring that the additional years gained as we live longer translate into healthy, productive, dignified and equitable lives for all. Bermuda, consider your plans as you age before you get there. This episode of Bermuda Health-Abets, a podcast where we discuss everything from A to Z on healthy living, is dubbed Staying Independent: Planning for the Future. #EmpoweringInformingandMotivating Bermuda residents to live well. Our guests this episode are Sarah D’Alessio, Program Manager at Aging and Disability Services, Ministry of Youth, Social Development & Seniors; And Dr. Pashe Douglas-Sampson, National Seniors' Strategy Project Manager, Ministry of Youth, Social Development & Seniors. During this episode Sarah and Pashe talk about what we need to consider when planning for the future, the resources available for older persons in the community, having the conversation about aging with family, living independently, having control over what happens to you as you age, building your support network and more. As you tune into this episode think about your plan, share it with your family, ask those close to you what their plan is, but most of all do not wait until you are older to make a plan.  If you have a question you need answered or a topic you would like to hear on Bermuda Health-Abets email healthpromotion@gov.bm. To listen to upcoming segments of Bermuda Health-Abets you can find us on Facebook, on our YouTube Channel @DepartmentofHealthBermuda, on Apple Podcast, or Spotify Podcast. Like and subscribe to the page. Thank you for listening! Empowering, Informing  and Motivating Bermuda Residents to Live Well

  4. Sep 1

    It’s Okay to Talk About It: The Power of Lived Experience Champions

    Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, Let's reflect on Mental Wellness......... In May we observed Mental Health Anti-Stigma Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, encouraging open conversations, and challenging the stigma that continues to surround mental health. According to the World Health Organization, stigma remains one of the greatest barriers preventing people from seeking support for mental health concerns. Anti-stigma efforts are important because they help create communities where individuals feel safe to speak openly, seek help earlier, and support one another without fear of judgment. Here in Bermuda, Mental Health Anti-Stigma Month also serves as an opportunity to promote understanding, education, and community connection around mental wellness across the lifespan.  This episode of Bermuda Health-Abets, a podcast where we discuss everything from A to Z on healthy living, is dubbed It’s Okay to Talk About It: The Power of Lived Experience Champions. #EmpoweringInformingandMotivating Bermuda residents to live well. Our guests this episode are Jah-nai Smith, Aminah Simmons, and Mrs. Maxine Brown. During this episode, our guests share their personal journeys and discuss what it means to be a lived experience champions. They speak about the importance of using their voices to encourage others to talk openly and positively about mental health, the impact stigma can have on individuals and families, and why representation and storytelling matter in reducing stigma in our community. They also reflect on the importance of support, resilience, and creating safe spaces where people feel heard, understood, and empowered to seek help. Listeners, as you tune into this episode, we encourage you to reflect on how we can all contribute to creating a more compassionate and mentally healthy Bermuda. If you have a question you need answered or a topic you would like to hear on Bermuda Health-Abets email healthpromotion@gov.bm. To listen to upcoming segments of Bermuda Health-Abets you can find us on Facebook, on our YouTube Channel @DepartmentofHealthBermuda, on Apple Podcast, or Spotify Podcast. Like and subscribe to the page. Thank you for listening! Empowering, Informing  and Motivating Bermuda Residents to Live Well

  5. Aug 18

    Finding Your Flow With Breastfeeding: Navigating Breast Pumping

    Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, August is National Breastfeeding Month. This is a time to raise awareness for breastfeeding, express support for the moms in our community who are breastfeeding, highlight the programs and initiatives that support breast feeding, and to continue to advocate for policies and environments that make Breastfeeding the easy choice for moms who are able. This years theme as emphasized by the US breastfeeding committee is RISE - Resilience, Interdependence, Self-Determination, Empowerment (US Breastfeeding Committee, 2026). These words resonate for many moms in all that we do when it comes to raising our children, and none the truer when it comes to making the choice to breast feed. Moms', when the task of breastfeeding feels daunting look to your support people and services to help you navigate your journey.  This episode of Bermuda Health-Abets, a podcast where we discuss everything from A to Z on healthy living, is dubbed Finding Your Flow With Breastfeeding: Navigating Breast Pumping. #EmpoweringInformingandMotivating Bermuda residents to live well. Our guests this episode  is Dr. Kristen Woodward, Pediatrician at Edgewood Pediatrics, member of the National Breastfeeding Committee and certified Lactation Counselor. The focus of this episode is to dispel myths and provide guidance on breast pumping. During the episode Dr. Woodward defines what constitutes pumping, talks about types of pump, provides tips on pumping and resources available in the community to support nursing moms. Bermuda as you tune into this episode take what you can from it to support you moms who are breastfeeding, share the episode with them, support them more in their endeavors, and advocate for them so that we can continue to nourish our babies.  If you have a question you need answered or a topic you would like to hear on Bermuda Health-Abets email healthpromotion@gov.bm. To listen to upcoming segments of Bermuda Health-Abets you can find us on Facebook , on our YouTube Chanel @DepartmentofHealthBermuda Like and subscribe to the page, on Apple Podcast, or Spotify Podcast. Empowering, Informing  and Motivating Bermuda Residents to Live Well

  6. Mar 31

    Many Paths, One Purpose: The Many Roles of Social Workers in Bermuda

    Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, March is National Social Work Month. This is years theme is "Uplift. Defend. Transform (National Association of Social Workers, 2026)." The purpose of this observance is to highlight the positive impact of social work in the community, to raise awareness and to emphasize the need to enhance human wellbeing by meeting basic needs, advocating for and empowering vulnerable people, and transform the lives of people they work with. From a Bermuda context we have social workers in several aspects of the community including medical environments like BHB, or community environments like Child & family services or Department of Health, and more. With in these environments our social workers strive to embody and model the components of this years theme through the work they do everyday. This I do not imagine is an easy task and yet, they do it. Bermuda, as we acknowledge and celebrate the Social Workers in Bermuda and worldwide, let's remember what they do for our community. This episode of Bermuda Health-Abets, a podcast where we discuss everything from A to Z on healthy living, is dubbed Many Paths, One Purpose: The Many Roles of Social Workers in Bermuda. #EmpoweringInformingandMotivating Bermuda residents to live well. Our guests this episode are Dr. Donna Outerbridge, Community Social Work, Ministry of Health and Shawnae Brangman Social Work, Child & Family Services. During this episode Dr. Outerbridge and Ms. Brangman talk about their current roles as social workers and what led them there. They talk about the different professional pathways social work can take, what a typical day as a social worker in their areas looks like, how responsibility are similar or different in different roles, the characteristics required to be a good social worker, challenges and limitations related to social work, and why social work is important to our community. Listeners as you tune into this episode consider the positive impact social work has on our community, and for those still pondering career choice consider if this is the direction for you.  If you have a question you need answered or a topic you would like to hear on Bermuda Health-Abets email healthpromotion@gov.bm. To listen to upcoming segments of Bermuda Health-Abets you can find us on Facebook , on our YouTube Chanel @DepartmentofHealthBermuda Like and subscribe to the page, on Apple Podcast, or Spotify Podcast.  Thank you for listening!  Empowering, Informing  and Motivating Bermuda Residents to Live Well

  7. Mar 9

    When Courage Speaks: Healing, Advocacy, and Action Against Sexual Assault

    Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, This episode of Bermuda Health-Abets is a clear display of bravery and courage shown by a lived experience guest who has taken the time to share their personal and sensitive experience with child sexual assault and abuse. This episode can be helpful for us in learning how to protect those around us, how to spot red flags, why it's important to listen to those who need to be heard, and how to protect our community. Bermuda sexual violence can impact survivors in many ways including physically, psychologically, socially, financially, sexually and in relationships of all kinds (Retrieved from: RCEW, 2025). Bermuda, one could say that sexual violence not only impacts individuals but on a community and societal level. It is important that we aim to protect our community by speaking out, learning more and becoming aware of how we can contribute to fighting against sexual violence in Bermuda.  This episode of Bermuda Health-Abets, a podcast where we discuss everything from A to Z on healthy living, is dubbed When Courage Speaks: Healing, Advocacy, and Action Against Sexual Assault.  #EmpoweringInformingandMotivating Bermuda residents to live well. Our guests this episode are Cinamin Lovell, Owner & Baker of Bermuda CINSNUTS, and Laurie Shiell member of the SART team and Executive Director at Center Against Abuse. During this episode Cinamin shares her story from lived experience when it comes to sexual assault and abuse, her healing journey, her hopes for those who have had similar experiences, red flags to look out for, the supports and resources that have helped with her healing, what she wishes more people understood about supporting a survivor if Sexual Assault, and more. In addition Laurie, supports this discussion from a professional perspective, she defines sexual assault and sexual abuse, talks about how sexual violence relates to gender based violence, legal steps that survivors can take, what the Sexual Assault Response team is and what they do, what resources are available and more.  If you have a question you need answered or a topic you would like to hear on Bermuda Health-Abets email healthpromotion@gov.bm. To listen to upcoming segments of Bermuda Health-Abets you can find us on Facebook , on our YouTube Chanel @DepartmentofHealthBermuda Like and subscribe to the page, on Apple Podcast, or Spotify Podcast. Empowering, Informing  and Motivating Bermuda Residents to Live Well

  8. Mar 2

    Let's Talk Breast Feeding: Is my Baby Really Hungry?

    Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, March is National Nutrition Month and today we're going to kick it of with a focus on breast feeding. It is an annual campaign designed for people to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating  habits (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2026). This years theme is Discover the Power of Nutrition (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2026). The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics emphasizes that "Nutrition has the power to help individuals and communities thrive". What better way to start the conversation than where it all begins after a person is born. Often times we talk about what we eat and the impart it can have on our health as youth and adults,  but we must remember that nutrition starts with what mom eats during pregnancy and continues with what baby is fed once born. This is why one must consider the power of nutrition when it comes to breast feeding as well.  This episode of Bermuda Health-Abets, a podcast where we discuss everything from A to Z on healthy living, is dubbed Let's Talk Breast Feeding: Is my Baby Really Hungry?. This episode is one of several podcast focused on breast feeding.  #EmpoweringInformingandMotivating Bermuda residents to live well. Our guest this episode is Melony Kendell, International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant & La Leche League Leader. During this episode Melony talks about when breast milk comes in, what is colostrum, when you should seek help and what may be normal, what helps milk come in, what are early hungers cues, recognizing normal newborn behavior, how often babies should be fed, the difference between comfort feeding and nutritive feeding, When is supplementation medically necessary, and when is it not, myths around “starving babies” , how do cultural expectations influence perceptions of hunger and milk supply, and so much more. This highly informative podcast is really helpful for new moms, family and those around new moms.  If you have a question you need answered or a topic you would like to hear on Bermuda Health-Abets email healthpromotion@gov.bm. To listen to upcoming segments of Bermuda Health-Abets you can find us on Facebook , on our YouTube Chanel @DepartmentofHealthBermuda Like and subscribe to the page, on Apple Podcast, or Spotify Podcast. Empowering, Informing  and Motivating Bermuda Residents to Live Well

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This is a podcast where we discuss everything from A to Z on healthy living. With a mission of empowering, informing and motivating Bermuda residents to live well. Our guests will be experts, community partners and residents with lived experience who focus on, work with or live with all aspects of health, including social determinants of health. 

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  • Creator
    Health Promotion & Wellness Office, Dept. of Health Bermuda
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    69
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Bermuda Health-Abets
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    Bermuda Health-Abets