Join Sasha Avrutsky, a cognitive science major at McGill University specializing in mental health, as they explore the intersection between joy and mental health. Each week, Sasha, along with guest speakers, will delve into diverse topics, from the experiences of comedians with mental illness to the influence of gender, age, race, and other identities on how we experience and seek out joy. Tune in every Friday at 12pm for insightful conversations and uplifting stories that celebrate the many ways we find and live out joy in our lives.
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Join Sasha Avrutsky, a cognitive science major at McGill University specializing in mental health, as they explore the intersection between joy and mental health. Each week, Sasha, along with guest speakers, will delve into diverse topics, from the experiences of comedians with mental illness to the influence of gender, age, race, and other identities on how we experience and seek out joy. Tune in every Friday at 12pm for insightful conversations and uplifting stories that celebrate the many ways we find and live out joy in our lives.
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August 30, 2024
Episode 12: Gratitude (Last Episode :'( )
<h1></h1> <p>Hi guys! This is the last episode of <em>Joy</em> :'(. Thank you so much to all the people who have kept up with this podcast all summer! In this last episode, I talk about gratitude, why it's important, and the things I'm grateful for, both in relation to this podcast and in general!</p> <p>Links to articles I used:</p> <ol> <li><strong><a href="https://www.mindful.org/the-science-of-gratitude/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mindful.org/the-science-of-gratitude/</a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/kevinkruse/2021/11/22/the-science-of-gratitude-how-thankfulness-impacts-our-brains-and-business/" rel="nofollow">https://www.forbes.com/sites/kevinkruse/2021/11/22/the-science-of-gratitude-how-thankfulness-impacts-our-brains-and-business/</a></strong></li> </ol>
August 23, 2024
Episode 11: Trans Joy ft. Celeste Trianon
<h1></h1> <p>In our second to last episode, I am joined by Celeste Trianon, a trans-feminine activist and jurist located in the unceded Tiohtià:ke land, colonially known as "Montréal." They coordinate the Trans ID clinic, which works to provide administrative and legal aid to trans folx seeking name and gender marker changes. We talk about the difficulties of finding joy as a trans person in an increasingly transphobic world, the systematic barriers trans folx face day-to-day, and the ways in which Celeste hopes to overcome these barriers, both in her personal and professional life.</p> <p>Celeste's Info: Website - https://celeste.lgbt/en/ Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/itscelesteffs" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/itscelesteffs</a> Instagram - @celestetrianon</p>
August 16, 2024
Episode 10: Community
<h1></h1> <p>Hello everyone! In today's episode, I talk about the evolutionary, biological, and psychological benefits of community, how the structure of modern society keeps us isolated, and what people are doing to find community despite these challenges. I hope you enjoy, and have a wonderful weekend!</p> <p><strong>Sources</strong></p> <ol> <li>Bonsaksen, Tore, et al. “Associations between Social Media Use and Loneliness in a Cross-National Population: Do Motives for Social Media Use Matter?” <em>Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine</em>, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 1 Jan. 2023, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9817115/" rel="nofollow">www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9817115/</a>.</li> <li>Cherry, Kendra. “How Do Individualistic Cultures Influence Behavior?” <em>Verywell Mind</em>, Verywell Mind, 10 Mar. 2023, <a href="http://www.verywellmind.com/what-are-individualistic-cultures-2795273#:~:text=In%20an%20individualistic%20culture%2C%20people,others%20are%20of%20greater%20importance" rel="nofollow">www.verywellmind.com/what-are-individualistic-cultures-2795273#:~:text=In%20an%20individualistic%20culture%2C%20people,others%20are%20of%20greater%20importance</a>.</li> <li>“The Importance of Community: Why Community Matters - 2024.” <em>MasterClass</em>, 2 Nov. 2022, <a href="http://www.masterclass.com/articles/importance-of-community" rel="nofollow">www.masterclass.com/articles/importance-of-community</a>.</li> <li>Kugler, Jeffrey. “Why Americans of All Ages Are Embracing Communal Living.” <em>Time</em>, Time, 26 May 2021, <a href="http://time.com/intentional-communities/" rel="nofollow">time.com/intentional-communities/</a>.</li> <li>McMillian, DW, and DM Chavis. “[PDF] Sense of Community: A Definition and Theory | Semantic Scholar.” <em>Wiley Online Library</em>, Journal of Community Psychology, Jan. 1986, <a href="http://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Sense-of-community:-A-definition-and-theory-McMillan-Chavis/e5fb8ece108aec36714ee413876e61b0510e7c80" rel="nofollow">www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Sense-of-community:-A-definition-and-theory-McMillan-Chavis/e5fb8ece108aec36714ee413876e61b0510e7c80</a>.</li> <li>Park, Eunice Y, et al. “Sense of Community and Mental Health: A Cross-Sectional Analysis from a Household Survey in Wisconsin.” <em>Family Medicine and Community Health</em>, U.S. National Library of Medicine, June 2023, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10314672/#:~:text=In%20this%20study%2C%20we%20find,of%20depression%2C%20anxiety%20and%20stress" rel="nofollow">www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10314672/#:~:text=In%20this%20study%2C%20we%20find,of%20depression%2C%20anxiety%20and%20stress</a>.</li> </ol>
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