The Healthiest Podcast on the Internet! We talk about all things Health Promotion, particularly as they relate to the CAF - in essence giving you a little "Food For Thought" on topics that range from stress, sleep, the impact of the built environment, what being a UHPR means, mental health, wellness in all spheres. We have conversations with different health and helping professionals and we even have some military members drop in with their insights. So, if you are ready to get healthy(er) then pick an episode (short or long) and let's get started!
Serving Those Who Serve - The Organizations that Support Members
Here's the thing with being in the CAF - there is a lot out there to support you, but it's not always easy to get that information. So don't worry. In this episode we go on a tour of some of the key entities that exist to help you get the most out of your time here in Edmonton, whether that's help getting your house furnished and set up, having a family reunion and needing somewhere to hang out for an afternoon, or planning the special event that caused everyone to descend on your house in the first place! Food For Thought and the teams from CANEX, EGMGCC and the Messes has you covered.
CFOne Card link to get the App - CF One Member Appreciation App | CFMWS
CFOne Card Membership Application - Become a CF One Member | CFMWS
EGMGCC website - Public Golf Course Events - Edmonton Garrison Memorial Golf and Country Club
Events Coordinator email - umpherville.ashley@cfmws.com
To listen to the Episode where we talk to the Owner of HomeFront Games click here - https://mckaycharissa.podbean.com/e/building-community-through-gaming/
15 Sept 2026
Moral Injury - with LCdr Matthew Squires and Capt Gabriel Snyman
What exactly is a moral injury? How does one get one? And when it happens what do you do? How can you heal from it? And whose responsibility is it? We will answer all this and more on this first episode of Season 10! LCdr Squires and Capt Snyman provide insightful and thought provoking ideas and concepts to help members and leadership deal with or prepare for the possibility or eventuality that this might be something that is encountered over the course of a career, or even, simply in life.
For more information about moral injury check out the following websites:
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15 Jun 2026
Everything you wanted to know about R2MR but were afraid to ask!
Most people probable (think) they know R2MR - test number one, what do those letters and numbers stand for? If you said, "Road to Mental Readiness" you would be right. But test number two is, how many programs do they have? You'll never guess...and also, do you know they have an App?
Let's just say there is a lot more to R2MR than meets the eye, and in this episode my two amazing guests, Alanna Brochu and Mike Toms help me do a deep dive into all things R2MR.
Enjoy this fabulous conversation as we wrap up Season 9!
Links:
For inquiries about R2MR:
+R2MR Ops & Trg@CMP DMH@Ottawa-Hull
For information on the App:
Road to Mental Readiness (R2MR) - Canada.ca
For the family:
CANADIAN FORCES MORALE AND WELFARE SERVICES – Road to Mental Readiness – R2MR
Suite of Services Available (plus overview):
The Road to Mental Readiness - Canada.ca
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