My friend Sameer Varmani shares his story of going to university in a new city without knowing anyone. He talks about how he made friends and how befriending people that were different from him helped him to grow and evolve. He talks about turning fear and apprehension into curiosity and excitement in pursuit of connecting with others. 

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Bonus Episode: Making Friends in a New Place with Sameer Varmani

A bonus episode with my dear friend Emma Millichamp, who shares the story of why she decided to be her own best friend. We talk about finding joy in moments of solitude and our favourite activities to do when we're alone. 

Bonus Episode: Being Your Own Best Friend with Emma Millichamp

My friend Karina Fabregas and I talk about how to better understand others by learning about different cultural traditions and upbringings. We talk about how culture can shape our ways of living, how learning about different cultures can boost our empathy towards others, and ways to expand our cultural horizons. 

Cultural Diversity and Open-Mindedness with Karina Fabregas (Season 2 Finale)

My friend Cindy Lin talks about her journey dealing with depression. She talks about the immense pressure to thrive academically, dealing with self-criticism, and coping with feelings of loneliness. From dropping out of high school to becoming a university graduate, Cindy finds support and builds resilience along the way. We talk about the value in sharing our stories and the courage to be vulnerable. Note: The content discussed in this episode regarding mental health is for informational purposes only. This content is not intended to be a substitute for individualized professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health. If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, call the Crisis Services Canada line at 1-833-456-4566. If you are located outside of Canada and in crisis, call your local emergency line.Crisis Centre BC: https://crisiscentre.bc.ca/Mental health resources: https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/

My Story With Depression with Cindy Lin

My friend Janyn Zoccoli talks about an experience that prompts her to find personal growth through goal-setting. Janyn walks us through her process of making and accomplishing her goals. We talk about ways to set achievable goals, how to feasibly stick with them, and how we deal with disappointment when we don’t reach them. We also talk about when to give up or restructure your goals. 

Goal-Setting and Personal Growth with Janyn Zoccoli

Today’s guest is Dr. Benjamin Cheung, a professor in the department of Psychology at UBC. Ben joins me to talk about supporting students’ mental health and wellbeing from a faculty perspective. We talk about how he promotes social connection inside and outside the classroom, the role culture plays in instilling belonging and community, and ways to better support racialized students on campus. We also discuss the cultural barriers that deter students from accessing mental health services. Note: The content discussed in this episode regarding mental health is for informational purposes only. This content is not intended to be a substitute for individualized professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health. If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, call the Crisis Services Canada line at 1-833-456-4566. If you are located outside of Canada and in crisis, call your local emergency line.Crisis Centre BC and more mental health resources: https://crisiscentre.bc.ca/

Student Mental Health with Professor Benjamin Cheung

My friend Rit Charoenpanon joins me to talk about his experience coming out to his traditional, Asian parents. We talk about how the coming out experience differs in North American versus Asian cultures, dealing with parents with different values, and how coming out affects mental health. We talk about how to best support others going through a similar experience. 

Coming Out to My Dad with Rit Charoenpanon

My friends Marissa Ueda and Vanessa Jang join me to talk about our experience quarantining at home with our families. We talk about navigating the challenges of living with others, dealing with anxious family members, and adjusting to new routines. Marissa and Vanessa share how they’ve been maintaining their mental health during quarantine. We filmed us recording this episode! You can watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nsVZlZGfKJU

Quarantining with Family (with Marissa Ueda and Vanessa Jang)

My friend Harpriya and I talk about the importance of making time for yourself in times of stress and how we learned to better understand our emotions. Harpriya shares how therapy, understanding emotional regulation in the brain, and describing her feelings helped her cope with stress and anxiety. 

Self-Care in Stressful Times with Harpriya Bagri

My friend Katie shares how a piece of life-changing news makes her redefine what it means to live a meaningful life. We talk about figuring out our own versions of happiness, finding joy in the present moment, and choosing to live a life with purpose. We share ways to cultivate more happiness in our day-to-day lives. Note: This episode was recorded in August 2019. #stayathome

Finding Happiness with Katie Gourlay

Season 2 continues! My dear friend Mel Lee and I talk about how we’ve been feeling during this pandemic, how we’ve been maintaining our wellbeing, and give ways to find joy during an uncertain time. We talk about the power of reconnecting, creativity, laughter, and regaining a sense of meaning. 

Mental Health During Quarantine with Mel Lee

My friend Stuart Clarke shares his adoption story, meeting his birth mom for the first time, and trying to figure out his identity. We talk about how to deal with uncertainty and feeling lost in university. 

Being Adopted and Finding Identity with Stuart Clarke

My friend Giulia Cecchi and I talk about the fast-paced culture of busyness in North America and how hyperproductivity may be harming our wellbeing. We talk about how mindfulness has helped us to slow down, relieve stress, and gain more self-compassion. Using our yoga teacher training, we share easy and practical ways to start meditating. 

Learning to Meditate with Giulia Cecchi

My friend Katherine joins me to talk about making big decisions and living by your own values. We share our experiences switching majors partway through our university degrees. We talk about external pressures, the fear of failure, and being honest with yourself. Katherine also talks about her experience starting university when she was 14. 

Switching Majors in Fourth Year with Katherine Song

My dear friend Emily Sullivan and I talk about what it means to be empathetic and why empathy is so important in our relationships. We share ways to support a friend going through a tough time. Emily shares a time where empathy from a friend helped her cope with stress and anxiety. Listen to the first episode Emily and I recorded about healthy technology use: https://open.spotify.com/episode/19lShJUSUX7ytOVUoTxrwc?si=iToZTJ1BQHaarjlaL0HPvA 

How to Support a Friend with Emily Sullivan

It’s All Good, a podcast by Lauren Lee all about wellbeing! With her experience in student wellness at the University of British Columbia, she hopes to educate, entertain, and empower her listeners to do good and feel good. With vulnerability and compassion, her and her guest dive deep into mental health, self-care, friendship, and really, anything you want to hear.

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