The Canadian Council of the Blind Podcast

#23 Health & Fitness- Mental Health

NOTE:  This is epidode 23, really it is!!!  Realized after the fact I kept calling it 22....but such is life!

 

In this episode we touch very briefly on the topic of mental health, the stigma, or shall i say “hopefully disappearing stigma” of mental health.  We touch on coping mechanisms and then review our “local champions” and “#eyeammmore” campaigns.

 

Would LOVE to hear your ways of dealing with stress, depression or any other mental health concerns you face.

Also REALLY want to hear your #eyeammore story, what makes you...you!!

email:  Ccb.healthandfitness@gmail.com

#22 Health & Fitness- #eyeammore..and more

March 2018 is starting off with some HUGE news!!

We are launching two new programs..

#eyeammore. & “Local Champions” 

 

You can get involved in both and help engage, educate and empower your fellow listeners!

#21 Health & Fitness- Gym access thoughts

This was a bit of an impromptu podcast on a topic I was going to cover in a few weeks time.  However I was sparked by somethign I read and thought I'd get some thoughts out there!

A lot of the discussion here comes from my personal experiences, thoughts and opinions on what is "possible". There really is not an official "kinesiolgoy" hat I'm wearing for this one but rather tapping into my para-athleteics background and how to deal with "barrieris".

 

I absolutley want to hear your thoughts!!!!  Enjoy

#20 Health & Fitness- Sweat and Heart Rate

***NOTE****

I apologize for eh low volume on the intro and outdo..i’m Playing around with some new music and my settings were a bit off...BUT the middle is good as gold!!

 

In this episode, we take a look at sweat, heart rate and what “activities” are really countable as a replacement for exercise.

 

Take a listen, let us know if you have any questions!!

#19 Health & Fitness- Exercise Progression

Thanks “Bob”!  

We received a listener question on how to step up their workout...how to progress and keep things lively.

We all need to start from the basics but certainly need to learn how to progress in our activities in order to keep the body challenged.

 

Take a listen and I encourage you to submit your listener questions as well!

#18 Health & Fitness- National Blind Curling Champs

Recounting the week at the 2018 Canadian Vision Impaired Curling Championships.  Listen to a few of the interesting folks that Ryan caught up with during the week and learn a little bit more about how the week unfolded.

#17 Health & Fitness- Curling!!

Each year the Canadian Council of the Blind hosts the Canadian Vision Impaired Curling Championships.

Ryan has the fortune to be playing in this years edition and will do his very best to provide you the listener with some behind the scenes content.

 

The week of Feb.5-9th, 2018, which also happens to be White Cane Week, we will try to share a bit of the sounds from the rink.

Do you have questions about curling, blind curling?  Email them to us and we can ask the curlers when we are in Ottawa.

#16- Health & Fitness- Chores add up

Don't dismiss your daily chores, don't skip them thinking "what's the point"..

Wechat briefly about how doing the daily chores can add up to greater strength, flexibility, coordination, conditioning and healthy outcomes.

 

Let's take out the recycling!

#15 Health & Fitness- A walk with Oak

Take a walk with Ryan and Oak as we discuss various tools we have as blind/VI to get out and navigate the world....oh ya, and to get some exercise!  What is your mode of choice?  What positive or negatives are associated with each?  There is no "one I've fits all"... Just a nice toolkit of options to get the job done.

#14 Health & Fitness- Mindy Bowls Guide Interview

Listen to our first sighted guide interview!

This interview is with Mindy Bowls, who is not only Ryan's first sighted guide in a sporting sense, she also happens to be his wife.  

We are excited to offer many more upcoming insights into our sighted guides and their perspectives of being part of a "team" when it comes to sports, fitness and recreation for blind/VI athletes.

 

Do you have a sighted guide you want featured?  Let us know!