In this episode of Calming Sense, we discuss the great outdoors!!!

A discussion surrounding the benefits of being outdoors, surrounding yourself with nature and how that will have short and long lasting benefits to your overall Mental Health. In this episode we go one on one with Phil Jenkinson, Past President and Chair of the Government Relations Committee for the "Friends of the Harte Trail" charitable organization in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The trail itself is a 6.5km greenspace located in the southwest quadrant of the city. 

Phil provides insight into his personal experience running an organization that has a direct impact on his community and their mental well-being. Phil recognizes the importance of getting yourself and your family outdoors no matter what length of time you have available to you. The benefits will always outweigh the possible "hassle" of getting the family to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. 

Following the interview with Phil, Host Aaron DeGroot dives into some of the recent studies that have been conducted on the benefits of being outdoors as it relates to our mental and physical well-being overall. Some of the statistics are mind-blowing. 

Once again, find a nice cozy area and enjoy Episode #3 of Calming Sense. #WhatsYourCalm

In this episode of Calming Sense, we discuss the journey of Jessica Ward-King, and how she became know as “The Stigma Crusher”. Jessica’s mission is simple; CRUSH the stigma associated with Mental Health and all of the associated forms of Mental Illness. This includes but is definitely not limited to: Anxiety and Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Depression, Bipolar and Spectrum Disorders.

In addition to discussing these topics and the Stigma Associated with them, we will also make our CALL TO ACTION. What can each and everyone of us do as listeners of this Podcast to join the #StigmaCrusher movement and make a difference? We also discuss Stress and Anxiety in the workplace and what to do if we are experiencing overwhelming symptoms. Many people shy away from speaking up over fear of losing their job or being demoted. We cover so much ground in this 53 Minute Episode. 

So buckle up! This is one heck of an episode!

In today's Episode, Aaron discusses the impacts that ignoring your Mental Health may have on your overall performance and ultimately your well-being. Whether it's a Professional Athlete, an Executive or a Janitorial Tech..... we are all going to be affected performance-wise based on where our Mental Health is at. 

Aaron also discusses the recent struggles of Carey Price and how difficult it is as someone in the limelight to come out with to and be vulnerable. 

Please, if you do one thing today..... ask someone "how they are?" and then, you can hit the subscribe button wherever you get your Podcasts. Very very important to keep this going.

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