Discover The PHE Canada Podcast!
Your go-to destination for insightful discussions, expert interviews, and interesting perspectives on the diverse landscape of physical and health education. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, The PHE Canada Podcast is designed to inform, inspire, and connect our community.
What to Expect from The PHE Canada Podcast?
Get ready to explore a world of PHE knowledge sharing like never before. The PHE Canada Podcast is more than just a podcast; it's an immersive experience where we bring you the latest trends, insightful interviews with industry experts, and engaging discussions that promise to broaden your horizons.
Tune In and Stay Connected!
You can listen to The PHE Canada Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe, rate, and review to ensure you never miss an episode! Stay in the loop and follow us on PHE Canada's social media accounts for updates, sneak peeks, and opportunities to engage with the PHE community!
Season 1
Episode 1: Outdoor Play
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Guests: Dr. Louise de Lannoy (Executive Director of Outdoor Play Canada) and Dr. Maeghan James (Postdoctoral Fellow, HALO Research Group).
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Summary: In our very first episode, we dive into all things outdoor play and its many developmental benefits. Drs. Lannoy and James share their unique perspectives on outdoor play, risky play, unstructured play, and outdoor learning within the educational context.
Episode 2: Healthy School Initiatives
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Guests: Silvia Speck (Principal, Avonmore Elementary School) and Lisa Winters (PHE Teacher, Avonmore Elementary School).
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Summary: Silvia and Lisa share their insights and experiences with healthy school certification and the benefits of fostering holistic well-being. Get inspired by their successful initiatives like "Power Hour," "Grow Wall," and "Community Garden," and learn how to engage students, staff, and families.
Episode 3: All Gender Physical and Health Education
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Guest: Andrea Barrow (Equity and Inclusion Consultant, Limestone District School Board).
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Summary: Andrea discusses creating safer and culturally responsive learning environments by focusing on all-gender physical education in high school. Learn how adapting spaces and approaches can ensure all students feel safe and have the opportunity to participate fully in PHE.
Episode 4: Reframing the Sex Talk - Let's Talk about Teaching Sexual Health Education
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Guest: Jessica Wollen (Certified Sexual Health Educator and founder of SHIFT Education).
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Summary: Explore effective ways to deliver comprehensive sexual health education from Kindergarten to Grade 10, fostering safer and inclusive learning environments. Jessy shares her experience on tackling misconceptions, utilizing best practices, and integrating topics like consent, healthy relationships, and gender-based violence.
Episode 5: What We Know (and Don't Know) About Vaping
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Guests: Dr. Tea Rosic (Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, CHEO) and Ryan Fahey (Lead, Programs & Resources, PHE Canada).
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Summary: Did you know that about 15% of high school students have vaped in the last month? This episode tackles the complexities of youth vaping and nicotine, offering strategies for educators and schools to address this widespread issue, with insights on challenges, tools, and prevalence statistics.
Episode 6: Land as Pedagogy - A Conversation with Nbisiing Secondary School in Nipissing First Nation
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Guests: Daniel Stevens (Director of Education for Nipissing First Nation) and Lacy Stevens-Farrel (Nbisiing Secondary School Principal).
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Summary: In this season finale, Daniel and Lacy share invaluable perspectives on land-based learning, emphasizing how Nbisiing Secondary School integrates Indigenous culture, worldviews, and traditional ways into education. Discover why community relationships are central to their teachings and how they bridge different educational perspectives.
Special Episode: Implementing the Blueprint for Action to Reduce Substance-Related Harms in Schools
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Guests: Bryan Gard (Principal), Collin Dillon (Educator), Krystal Woodside (Educator), Sullivan Gaudet (Student), and Mary-Anne Gard (Student) from Westisle Composite High School, Prince Edward Island.
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Summary: Join host Caleb Poulin as he speaks with the team from Westisle Composite High School about their real-world experiences implementing the Blueprint for Action to prevent substance-related harms in their school community. This episode offers valuable insights for administrators, educators, and pre-service teachers on leveraging the Comprehensive School Health (CSH) framework. Hear about their strategies for Upstream Prevention, Harm Reduction, Stigma Reduction, and Equity-Oriented Approaches, including tackling vaping and addressing parental concerns. Discover how they engage student voice and build strong community partnerships to create safer, more supportive school environments.
Upcoming Season & Contact Us
We're already gearing up for the second season of The PHE Canada Podcast, where we'll dive deeper into more PHE topics with expert insights to expand your knowledge. Have any thoughts to share with us on the first season? Email us at [email protected]!