Better Me
Heather Ross
The Better Me Podcast delves into how people navigate through life’s challenges and live as the best people they can be. Writer and educator Heather M. Ross chats with guests about issues affecting mental health, and how they’ve gotten past life’s bumps in the road, from potholes to sinkholes. She also shares her own stories of living with a mental illness while striving to pursue her dreams.Visit Heather's website at http://betterme.ca
Episodes
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May 9, 2020 • 30min
EP 11 Slowing Down with Carl Honoré
I recently chatted with Canadian journalist and writer Carl Honoré from his home in London. We talked about his best selling book In Praise of Slow, why slowing down is good for us, and how to be mindful of this both while staying at home and when our communities start to reopen.
May 4, 2020 • 35min
EP 10 John Boyer
For this episode I sat down with John Boyer to hear his advice on staying informed about, but not overwhelmed by world events.
Apr 26, 2020 • 21min
EP 09 Laughter is Good Medicine with Guest Dave Hemstad
I chatted with Canadian actor and comedian Dave Hemstad about the time he was struck by lightening and how laughter can get your though some tough times. Learn more about his latest comedic venture at https://offthehozzle.com/
Apr 19, 2020 • 23min
EP 08 'Light a Fire' with Jeffery Straker
Award-winning singer / songwriter Jefferey Straker joined me to talk about his upcoming album, the death of his mother, and how that experience has inspired him to try to be the best person that he can be. Listen to his new song “Light A Fire” co-written and produced by Royal Wood.https://youtu.be/tTsP_cfQRVk
Apr 12, 2020 • 15min
EP 07 A Tween Perspective ft Sydney B.
For this episode, Heather sat down with her 11-year-old daughter, Sydney, to get her take on getting through all of this physical distancing and why she’s the “super-fan” for the University of Saskatchewan women’s basketball team.
Apr 9, 2020 • 22min
EP 06 Life is a Verb’ Even During a Pandemic ft Patti Digh
In this episode, Heather spoke with writer, speaker, and social justice educator Patti Digh about how the elements within Digh’s book “Life is a Verb: (“say yes”, “be generous”, “speak up”, “love more”, “trust yourself”, and “slow down”) are so relevant in these difficult times.
Apr 5, 2020 • 30min
EP 05 Remember Your ‘Why"’ ft Loleen Berdahl
How can you get through the pandemic while taking care of yourself, your family, and your team? Heather spoke with Professor Loleen Berdahl, Head of Political Studies at the University of Saskatchewan about what Berdahl sees as the key that helps her get through this while looking out for her family, her colleagues, and the students - remember “why” you’re doing it.
Apr 1, 2020 • 29min
EP 04 - Getting Past Your ‘Mego’ (Guest Ted Mouradian)
Heather sits down with author, speaker, entrepreneur, and president of The 2% Factor Inc., Ted Mouradian to talk about his Law of Cooperative Action and getting past your “mego” during these difficult times.For more information about Ted, the Law of Cooperative Action, and The 2% Factor, see the2percentfactor.com or email Ted at Ted@the2percentfactor.com
Mar 20, 2020 • 9min
EP 03 Putting On Your Oxygen Mask
In this episode, I talk about the importance of taking care of yourself in these chaotic times, plus my hope that we all come out of this with an attitude and position to make the world a better place.
Mar 12, 2020 • 29min
EP 02 Self-Care For Those Who Support Others (Guest Reverend Daniel Brereton)
In this episode, Heather chats with Reverend Daniel Brereton about the importance of self-care for those whose job it is to support others through their struggles. Also, learn about what Daniel would do to help his 12-year-old self, and what advice the adolescent Daniel would have for his grown-up version.
