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What has been preventing me from counting sheep? The word POTENTIAL. Drives me crazy. Dont't care for the word, "potential." When people say, "they have so much potential.." I discuss why this sentence bothers me . I also talk about participating. What constitutes, "participating?" What do you need to do to get a participation award? How much do you have to participate? I go on about my thoughts on the word, "participation." 

Happy New Year!!!

Many of us start each January by setting goals, deciding on priorities, and declaring resolutions for the upcoming year.  

The most common goals each year center around health and well-being, with many falling under the umbrella of “getting in shape” or “losing weight.”

According to a new survey by Forbes Health, the top resolutions for 2024 include improving fitness, finances, and mental health. "Getting to the gym more, drinking less, and being more active and healthy,"  

Regardless of the specifics of our goals, as the ball drops on New Year's Eve, millions focus intention on lifestyle changes. We want to start fresh and become a better, healthier, and happier version of ourselves. 

Welcome to Episode Thirty-one of The Nature of Wellness Podcast. 

On this episode, we sat down with workplace health pioneer, author, and thought leader Richard Safeer, M.D. 


For the past 20 years, Dr. Safeer has assessed cultures, trained leaders, and conducted and explored research on the intersection of individual and organizational behavior. 


He currently serves as the Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-Being for Johns Hopkins Medicine, where he leads the Healthy at Hopkins employee health and well-being strategy.    

In early 2023, Richard released A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Workforce, which was extremely well-received in the healthcare and wellness fields. 

Join us as we talk to Dr. Safeer about his impressive personal journey within the healthcare field, the most important (and often overlooked) factors for a successful culture, and how we can integrate our workplace into New Year’s resolutions. 

Richard discusses how his incredible book is meant to serve leaders in all fields, the need for organizations to employ “internal wellness champions,” how time in nature impacts his personal and professional roles,  and how “well-being is a team sport.”

We left this conversation ready to face a new year, happier, healthier, and spending more time outside. 

Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review anywhere you listen to this podcast. 

We appreciate you all.

Be Well

-NOW

Dr. Safeer's Website: https://richardsafeer.com/

Connect with Dr. Safeer on LinkedIn

Learn how to create a well-being culture on your team: CreatingAWellbeingCulture.com

Pick up a copy of 'A Cure for the Common Company: https://amzn.to/3bG1q1D 

Dr. Safeer's Book and Discussion Guide: https://richardsafeer.com/bookshelf/

Ten Minute Well-Being Tips for Managers on Boundaries is here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNQYej4C31A


* The Nature of Wellness Podcast is produced by the remarkable Shawn Bell.

** The NOW theme song was written, performed, produced, and graciously provided by the incredibly talented Phil and Niall Monahan. 

In the beginning of this epispode my dog sounds like she is hurt.  I promise, I checked her out. She's OK. So, what's keeping me up? The underdogs of the world. I root for the underdog. Procrastination....I am procrastinating SO BAD today! I cannot seem to get my butt in gear? So, here I am, recording ANOTHER podcast. Yet again, finding an excuse NOT to accmplish ANYTHING today! Just wasting time. Listening to my podcast is like riding a bronco. You get a wild ride! 

At once current and timeless, "Just Another Lucky Day" calls out the behaviour of certain people in power and delves into the challenges faced by a divided society, while maintaining a deep warmth and strong melodic foundation.

In this episode, Andy and Josh talk pandemic times, working with producer Chris Walla (Death Cab for Cutie), and creating another "classic Skydiggers" track.

In addition to the interview, you'll also hear Andy and Josh perform two songs: "City of Sirens" (City of Sirens 2023 + Andy Maize'sThe History of Forgetting, 2010 ) and—from the brand new EP Bide Your Time—"Just Another Lucky Day". Both tracks are recorded by Tim Vesely, live-off-the-floor at the Woodshed Studio in Toronto, Ontario.

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Employee of the Myth is brought to you by Skydiggers Productions
Featuring: Andy Maize and Josh Finlayson
Producer: Joel Stewart
Host and Editor: Jane Gowan (Music Buddy)
Audio Engineer: Tim Vesely

Andy Maize and Josh Finlayson are masters of embracing change and evolution in the creative process. Track 6—“Come to My Senses”—is an example of their ability to keep moving forward, and making music that is fresh, relevant, but still authentic to who they are.

In this episode, they reveal how a song written years ago, blossomed in the recording studio with the help of a solid bass line, great musicians (such as trumpet player Daniel Lapp), and a fruitful collaboration with producer and multi-instrumentalist Joby Baker.

In addition to the interview, you'll also hear Andy and Josh perform two songs: "Come to My Senses" (Hide Your Light, 2023) and "Warmth of the Sun" (Warmth of the Sun, 2017). Both tracks are recorded by Tim Vesely, live-off-the-floor at the Woodshed Studio in Toronto. 

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Employee of the Myth is brought to you by Skydiggers Productions
Featuring: Andy Maize and Josh Finlayson
Producer: Joel Stewart
Host and Editor: Jane Gowan (Music Buddy)
Audio Engineer: Tim Vesely

“A Wednesday meant for broken hearts to mend…” In Episode 5, Andy and Josh discuss finding meaning in the loss of loved ones and the healing power of music.

In addition to the interview, you'll also hear Andy and Josh perform two songs: "Anything For You” (Bittersweet Harmony 2003), and "A Wednesday" (Hide Your Light, 2023). Both tracks are recorded by Tim Vesely, live-off-the-floor at the Woodshed Studio in Toronto. 

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Employee of the Myth is brought to you by Skydiggers Productions
Featuring: Andy Maize and Josh Finlayson
Producer: Joel Stewart
Host and Editor: Jane Gowan (Music Buddy)
Audio Engineer: Tim Vesely

EP 3 - Hide Your Light, finds Jane, Josh and Andy shining a light on the EP's title track.

In addition to the interview, you'll also hear Andy and Josh perform two songs: "Hide Your Light” (Hide Your Light, 2023), and "Horseshoe Bay" (Bittersweet Harmony, 2003). Both tracks are recorded by Tim Vesely, live-off-the-floor at the Woodshed Studio in Toronto. 

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Employee of the Myth is brought to you by Skydiggers Productions
Featuring: Andy Maize and Josh Finlayson
Producer: Joel Stewart
Host and Editor: Jane Gowan (Music Buddy)
Audio Engineer: Tim Vesely

Episode 1 of Employee of the Myth  features Ronnie Lane's "Debris", the opening track on Skydiggers' new EP, Hide Your Light.

“If you’ll learn to play an instrument you will always have a friend.” A solid piece of advice from Stanley Lane to his son Ronnie, who would take that advice and turn it into a career writing songs and playing with seminal British bands the Small Faces, Faces and Slim Chance. This is our tip of the cap to the late, great, Ronnie Lane and his tribute to his father.

In addition to the interview, you'll also hear Andy and Josh perform two songs: "Debris”, by Ronnie Lane (Hide Your Light 2023), and "You've Got a Lot of Nerve", by Andrew Cash (Road Radio, 1995). Both tracks are recorded by Tim Vesely, live-off-the-floor at the Woodshed Studio in Toronto. 

Stream, download, and follow Skydiggers

Employee of the Myth is brought to you by Skydiggers Productions
Featuring: Andy Maize and Josh Finlayson
Producer: Joel Stewart
Host and Editor: Jane Gowan (Music Buddy)
Audio Engineer: Tim Vesely

"Bit by bit, brick by brick, My city is gone..."

Josh and Andy discuss the changes that have occurred in Toronto over the years and also touch upon Josh's time in London during the early '80s.

In addition to the interview, you'll also hear Andy and Josh perform two songs: "Desmond's Hip City” (Desmond's Hip City, 1997), and "My City is Gone" (Hide Your Light, 2023). Both tracks are recorded by Tim Vesely, live-off-the-floor at the Woodshed Studio in Toronto. 

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Employee of the Myth is brought to you by Skydiggers Productions
Featuring: Andy Maize and Josh Finlayson
Producer: Joel Stewart
Host and Editor: Jane Gowan (Music Buddy)
Audio Engineer: Tim Vesely

Don Kerr is a drummer, singer, songwriter, cellist, composer, and producer. He's also a pacifist/activist, who believes strongly in the power of positivity and the value of community. A much-sought-after sideman and bandmate since the 1990s, he has performed with Rheostatics, Ron Sexsmith, Bahamas, Dan Mangan, The Weather Station, and many others.

Don's own band—Communism—is a super-charged power trio, renowned for their "dance-your-face-off" live shows, for which Don performs using a DIY stand-up drum kit, fashioned to create a more dynamic presentation.  The result (in combination with video, lights, and lasers) is a visually arresting, sonically exhilarating, and uplifting experience..

Despite our differences as humans, Don Kerr believes that we're all good at heart, and capable of love, change, and...dancing up a storm.  Don looks for the up sides, and talks about how the pandemic allowed his band—at home with no tours planned—the time to create a sonically rich, layered, and exploratory album. The result is Love Speech : 10 tracks dedicated to "...dancing with love in your heart." Don also shares his thoughts on being a "pacifist at war", balancing family and work, composing the soundtrack for The Colour of Ink documentary, and what "communism" means to him.

Later in the episode, musician, engineer and Music Buddy Sessions producer Tim Vesely joins the conversation. Don and Tim compare notes about drums and bass, and the early days playing with Ron Sexsmith and Rheostatics.

More about Don and Communism
Communism.band
Communism on Bandcamp
Communism on YouTube
Communism on Spotify
Communism on Apple Music

MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE:
All song samples are from the album Love Speech, by Communism (2023)

THE MUSIC BUDDY SESSION: "One of Everyone", by Don Kerr
Performed by Don Kerr, Jane Gowan and Tim Vesely
Mixed and mastered by Tim Vesely

Thank you for listening!
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting the pod with a donation. Any amount helps!

MUSIC BUDDY IS:
Jane Gowan (host, producer, editor)
Tim Vesely (co-producer/co-host)

The show's theme song, "Human Stuff," is written by Jane Gowan and Tim Vesely, and performed by Jane and Tim, with additional vocals by Steve Wright and Connie Kostiuk

STAY IN TOUCH
Email: jane@musicbuddy.ca
Instagram: @musicbuddypodcast
Facebook: @musicbuddypodcast
Twitter: @janegowan
TikTok: @musicbuddypod

This podcast is brought to you by Morning Run Productions.

Singer Songwriter Jerry Leger is the real deal. His combination of authentic humility and spirited self confidence is a rare thing to witness. He possesses a deep understanding and respect for the great songwriters and performers of our time, while forging ahead with his own style and delivery.

Since his teenage years, Jerry has worked relentlessly on his craft - releasing at least one album a year, always with another gig or a new project on the horizon. On any given night, you can find him performing with his band The Situation, his rock and roll outfit The Del Fi's, or holding the crowd on his own - just him and a guitar. 

In this conversation, Jerry talks about life, influences, the art of the song, honing his craft, and what it takes to keep the lights on.

Learn more at jerryleger.com

SONG SAMPLES IN THIS EPISODE:

“Johnny B Goode” - Chuck Berry (Hail! Hail! Rock “n” Roll Documentary, 1987)

“Cold Cold Heart” - Hank Williams (A-Side, 1951)

“Ragged Rag” - Jerry Leger (The Good Old Days Are Back in Drag, 2011)

“Nobody’s Angel” - Jerry Leger (Early Riser, 2014)

“All Over Again ft. Serena Ryder”  - Jerry Leger and the Situation (Some Folks Know, 2012)

“Too Broke to Die” - Jerry Leger and the Situation (Farewell Ghost Town, 2006)

“Things Are Changin’ Round Here” - Jerry Leger (Nonsense and Heartache, 2017)

“Still Patience” - Jerry Leger (Nothing Pressing, 2022)

“That Ain’t Here” - Jerry Leger (Time Out for Tomorrow, 2019)

“Have You Ever Been Happy” - Jerry Leger (Nothing Pressing, 2022)

“Corner Light” - Jerry Leger (Live From Paradise, 2023)

“Blue Boy” - Ron Sexsmith (Blue Boy, 2001)

“Brigitte Bardot” - The Del Fi’s (Crowd Pleaser, 2015)

THE MUSIC BUDDY SESSION: "Nothing Pressing", by Jerry Leger
Performed by Jerry Leger, Jane Gowan and Tim Vesely
Recorded and mixed by Tim Vesely
(listen at 1:25)

Thank you for listening!
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting the pod with a donation. Any amount helps!

MUSIC BUDDY IS:
Jane Gowan (host, producer, editor)
Tim Vesely (co-producer/co-host)

The show's theme song, "Human Stuff," is written by Jane Gowan and Tim Vesely, and performed by Jane and Tim, with additional vocals by Steve Wright and Connie Kostiuk

STAY IN TOUCH
Email: jane@musicbuddy.ca
Instagram: @musicbuddypodcast
Facebook: @musicbuddypodcast
Twitter: @janegowan
TikTok: @musicbuddypod

This podcast is brought to you by Morning Run Productions.

Rheaply Co-founder and CEO Garry Cooper and Bonfire Co-founder and CEO Suzanne Muchin share their perspectives on humanity as the center of the Future of Work.

MCCSRealty.com. Helping office tenants embrace the new normal.

What if we could create a space where safety, identity, belonging, and connection resided?  What if everytime you walked in the room everyone was happy to see you?  What there was a place where your gifts and insight was welcomed or even required by community?  What if there was a space where you brought what you had and took what you needed?  What if in this place community equaled family? What if I told you this place existed. It is called the Table!

 Join Tennison and Ginelle as they conclude the first of many conversations with friends around the Table.  Maranda and Darryl join them and answer the question, "To me, the is, or has been."  The answers will leave you speechless!  You don't want to miss this episode!

If you are interested in learning how to host a Table, whether you desire to host a Community Table, that meets regularly in your home, church or online, or you just want greater skills to better connect with people around you, click this link for more details and to register for Community Table Training.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/468715138597

If you have been impacted by what you have heard in this podcast and would like to support us in our mission to help people experience healthier & deeper relationships with God, themselves, and others, go to: tableandwell.org/#donate
For more information about the Table go to: tableandwell.org/communitytable
To start on your journey to relational health go to: tableandwell.org/intro
To watch this and other Podcast go to our YouTube Channel: Table & Well co

What if we could create a space where safety, identity, belonging, and connection resided?  What if everytime you walked in the room everyone was happy to see you?  What there was a place where your gifts and insight was welcomed or even required by community?  What if there was a space where you brought what you had and took what you needed?  What if in this place community equaled family? What if I told you this place existed. It is called the Table!

 Join Tennison and Ginelle as they begin the first of many conversations with friends around the Table.  Maranda and Darryl join them and answer the question, "To me, the is, or has been."  The answers will leave you speechless!  You don't want to miss this episode!

Quote read from:
From Tablet to Table: where community is found ans identity is formed
~Written by Leonard Sweet

If you have been impacted by what you have heard in this podcast and would like to support us in our mission to help people experience healthier & deeper relationships with God, themselves, and others, go to: tableandwell.org/#donate
For more information about the Table go to: tableandwell.org/communitytable
To start on your journey to relational health go to: tableandwell.org/intro
To watch this and other Podcast go to our YouTube Channel: Table & Well co

Dr. Sue Savage-Rumbaugh currently sits on the Board of Directors of Bonobo Hope and is formerly a Senior Scientist at The Great Ape Trust. She is the Linguistic and Scientific Researcher responsible for the Lexigram used to communicate with Bonobos. She is often associated with Kanzi and Panbanisha. Her work has proven that Apes have language and can communicate across species. She was named amongTime Magazine’s 100 Most interesting People in 2011. This interview was originally recorded in 2012. 

Hosted by Dr. Zohara Hieronimus. Produced by Hieronimus & Co. for 21st Century Radio®.  Edited version provided to Nightlight Radio with permission 

In this episode, Denyssa David chats with Kishon Phillip, a visually impaired Trinidadian. Kishon shares stories from his experience in the mainstream education system. He offers practical advice to improve public spaces for the visually impaired, but more specifically he asserts that the key to greater inclusion is person-to-person understanding.

The last part of a three part exploration of our dominant culture. In this episode, John Stollmeyer, shares his ideas on the healing that is required if we are to live together while redesigning the culture to allow all to thrive.  

In this episode we are with John Stollmeyer for the second part of a three part talk.  John describes some civilizations that have collapsed and why. Many features of those civilizations are strikingly familiar.

All of humanity is not destroying this planet. Humans who are part of Western culture are culpable. In this first part of a trilogy, John Stollmeyer begins by sharing the definition for culture as defined by sociologists. He points out that the word's origin is a good guide to begin understanding the history of culture. Culture comes from an Indo-European root word meaning to revolve, to move around, to dwell, to sojourn or to turn around. John suggests that until agriculture showed up, this Western culture did not exist. He delves into the connections among growing food, growing populations, conquest and dominant Western culture.

In this insightful new episode of The Bookkeepers' Voice, Angie Martin gets real with ALL bookkeepers after what was undoubtedly a difficult 2020.

Join us as Angie will be reflecting on the challenges of 2020 and how so many people are still struggling as a result of bushfires, floods and the Covid-19 pandemic.

As bookkeepers, we all know that our industry has worked so hard to create a professional, refined and almost perfect face. Why? Because so many of us felt that our clients expected it, as well as our industry. However now is the time to stop being perfect because after all - no one is and no business is. In fact, now is the perfect time as an industry to get more comfortable in pulling back the curtain and showing the amazing business owners we are and that we too are human. 

Key Takeaway: "Stop trying to be so perfect."

Useful Links: 

• Bookkeepers Business Stress Test

• Blog: Bookkeeping with a Positive Mindset

• Blog: How to Stay Sane While Working at Home as a Bookkeeper

• Blog: Business Mentoring Insights: Why You Need Self-Awareness

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