Latest Child life Podcast Episodes
Episode 43: Scoliosis Common Grounds Guests Lily and Sarah
Upopolis: The Podcast - April 01, 2024 14:00 - 27 minutesJoin Krista, the Upopolis podcast host for episode 43 (Oops! She may have said 42 in the episode) as she chats with Lily and Sarah about being young adult mentors, common grounds groups, Upopolis, and research they did that led them to work with the Upopolis team. For youth interested in joinin...
Episode 42: Getting Connected to Upopolis: the referral process
Upopolis: The Podcast - January 31, 2024 20:00 - 9 minutesJoin Krista, our Upopolis National program manager and podcast host to learn about the steps to get connected with Upopolis as a youth and for professionals interested in referring youth. Krista guides listeners through the referral process, highlights some of the opportunities Upopolis is curre...
Episode 41: Grief & Legacy Building; Stories and Insights from Child Life Specialists
Upopolis: The Podcast - October 31, 2023 14:00 - 47 minutesJoin Upopolis host Krista Naugler and Upopolis Intern Betina Sales for this episode. Betina takes over host of the podcast to interview for a candid conversation with guests Certified Child Life Specialists Shaindy Alexander and Melissa Dodaro to explore the impactful work of Child Life Speciali...
Episode 39: Summer Camp & Camp Maple Leaf
Upopolis: The Podcast - May 26, 2023 18:00 - 30 minutesIn this episode, April Young, Camp Director from Camp Maple Leaf / Jacob Island joins Krista to talk about what their camp offers, what parents can look for in a camp, tips, stories, and more. Check out Camp Maple Leaf on their website and specifics on Jacob Island Programs. Youth can also chec...
Episode 38: Our Favourite Books
Upopolis: The Podcast - March 31, 2023 19:00 - 35 minutesIt's a long one but it is packed with good resources including our favourite books and activities that go along with them. Be sure to check it out and the links below to see the books that the Upopolis team refers to including Lifetimes, I Like Myself, 52 Lists for Happiness, Just as You Are, T...
Episode 37: Programming Details and Outcomes
Upopolis: The Podcast - March 17, 2023 15:00 - 24 minutesA teacher asked and we have the answers in this episode of the Upopolis podcast. What does Upopolis offer my student if I refer them? What does the programming offered by Upopolis look like? What are the goals or outcomes Upopolis is aiming for? Listen and find out! Plus, check out our recent p...
Episode 36: Jenna and the Connection Award
Upopolis: The Podcast - November 30, 2022 14:00 - 18 minutesPlease note we ended up switching two episodes to get one recorded after this one out in time for National Children's Day and Children & Youth Grief Awareness Day. In this episode, we say this is episode 35 but it is episode 36. Please join Krista the host of the Upopolis podcast as she chats w...
Episode 35: Teens Talk About Grief Support
Upopolis: The Podcast - November 20, 2022 06:00 - 29 minutesJoin Aushia, the Upopolis intern for this episode of the Upopolis podcast. She chats with two teens about grief and loss from their perspective. Grief is a personal experience, and it looks different from person to person. Guests on the podcast are two 16-year-old teens that will be sharing thei...
Episode 34: Put Yourself Out There
Upopolis: The Podcast - November 09, 2022 15:00 - 9 minutesHello listeners! It is that time of year again...U Got This Challenge time. This year the Upopolis team will be encouraging youth to put themselves out there by doing acts of kindness, reframing things, volunteering, and having conversations with others. Youth can sign up by emailing us at soppo...
Episode 33: Filling the Gap
Upopolis: The Podcast - September 16, 2022 15:00 - 13 minutesIn this episode, Krista talks about filling the gap between gaining new knowledge and using it purposefully. Learning is great but sometimes we can feel guilt from learning new things and then not getting to do what we want with that information. This episode focuses on youth and school transiti...
Episode 32: Upopolis Grief Groups and Island
Upopolis: The Podcast - August 10, 2022 20:00 - 27 minutesGrief is hard! Going into something new like an online community or a grief group and not knowing what to expect is hard too (just a different kind of hard). The Upopolis team wanted to help you; parents, youth, and referrers to get the information you need to learn more about what Upopolis Isla...
Episode 31: Parental Coping & Self Care
Upopolis: The Podcast - July 24, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutesKrista, the host of the podcast stumbled across an amazing document from the ACLP released in 2020 ( maybe it got missed or overlooked with the pandemic) about this episode's topic and loads of good research. It is national self-care day in July and this post cast talks about several free self-c...
Episode 30: Check In
Upopolis: The Podcast - July 05, 2022 14:00 - 12 minutesThis is not a paid ad but I was truly inspired, as I often am by Jenna's content. I was listening to her new Audiobook titled How are you, really? and episode 30 was born. Life has been hard as we all have been learning to navigate lots of stressful things during the past two years. It can get o...
Episode 29: Opportunities with Upopolis
Upopolis: The Podcast - April 01, 2022 14:00 - 7 minutesJoin Krista, Upopolis National Program Manager as she explains the difference between Upopolis and Upopolis Island, what Umeets and Ucafe nights are, and ways to learn more about the world within Upopolis. Yes! She talks about general information sessions, meet & greets, the podcast, and the blo...
Episode 28: Cora and The Corona
Upopolis: The Podcast - February 16, 2022 15:00 - 15 minutesJoin Krista and Sophia as they chat with Cora, an eight-year-old girl who wrote and published a book during this pandemic. Cora puts into words her experiences during quarantine as she processes her grief in hopes of also helping other youth grieving as well. You can find Cora's book here at Ro...
Episode 27: Conversation Starters
Upopolis: The Podcast - January 26, 2022 21:00 - 7 minutesGood conversation and Valentine's are the perfect combinations. With conversation starters being successful in our host, Krista's front-line work, and showing up on her social channels, she was inspired to share more and to create this episode. Thank you to the facilitators at Camp Kedooopse, Mi...
Episode 25: How You Receive Things
Upopolis: The Podcast - December 15, 2021 18:00 - 7 minutesHave you read Dr. Gary Chapman's book called The 5 Love Languages? It came to mind last night when Nancy and I were talking to the youth in the Greif & U group. When someone does something for you, what do you appreciate? Listen to this episode to learn more.
Episode 26: How You Receive Things
Upopolis: The Podcast - December 15, 2021 18:00 - 8 minutesHave you read Dr. Gary Chapman's book called The 5 Love Languages? It came to mind last night when Nancy and I were talking to the youth in the Greif & U group. When someone does something for you, what do you appreciate? Listen to this episode to learn more.
Episode 25: Grief Support for Youth
Upopolis: The Podcast - November 17, 2021 15:00 - 10 minutesFrom tips on dealing with "firsts" after the death of a loved one to the launch of a new online grief support group for youth, this podcast episode with Krista has it covered. Listen in to hear highlights from Nancy's recent Upopolis blog and to get all the details on the new support group that ...
Episode 24: Embracing Control
Upopolis: The Podcast - September 30, 2021 04:00 - 12 minutesHey, youth! Are you up for a challenge and an email campaign? The Upopolis team will be emailing out information and activities on four different themes starting on October 18th - it's called the U Got This! Challenge. The theme is embracing control and content goes out every Monday to your inb...
Episode 23: Transitions
Upopolis: The Podcast - September 10, 2021 15:00 - 13 minutesIt's September which usually means lots of transitions for youth and their families. Maybe it means heading back to school or starting university or college, going to an adult care facility, or preparing for a hospital stay. Yes, even the transition from summer activities and routines to fall on...
Episode 22: Interview with Tammany from Everyday Heroes Kids
Upopolis: The Podcast - August 18, 2021 16:00 - 14 minutesIn this episode, Krista interviews Tammany a mom of two boys, one who lives with ADHD and the other with profound deafness. Tammany's parenting journey led her to develop a website that helps families find the professional support they need. Over 500 professionals and organizations have set up ...
Episode 21: Getting Organized for School
Upopolis: The Podcast - August 04, 2021 15:00 - 16 minutesWhat school will look like...who knows! What can you do to set yourself up for success and to cope with your new schedule- GET ORGANIZED! In this episode, Krista offers some tips to help you get organized and to cope with whatever your school year looks like, maybe it is from home, from the hosp...
Episode 20: Guest Maggie M
Upopolis: The Podcast - July 05, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutesJoin Upopolis podcast host Krista as she interviews Maggie M, a young lady now studying respiratory therapy who spent over 10 years on Upopolis. Maggie and her friendship with another user named Katrina inspired an annual award for Upopolis users called the Upopolis Connection Award. To learn m...
Episode 19: Summer Camp
Upopolis: The Podcast - June 25, 2021 15:00 - 19 minutesSummer is upon us and Krista, Upopolis's National Program Manager sat down with Jenn Ross, Director of Operations at Brigadoon Village to talk about camp. Jenn offered some tips for parents who are preparing their children to head off to camp. Plus she shared how the team at Brigadoon Village ma...
Episode 18: 10 Tips for preparing your child for the COVID vaccine
Upopolis: The Podcast - May 26, 2021 23:00 - 13 minutesThis has been a very different year with COVID and all the restrictions. With the vaccine becoming available to youth in most places across Canada this week, the Upopolis team wanted to show their excitement by sharing some tips to help you and your child get prepared. Krista the Upopolis podca...
Episode 17: Allergies & Injections
Upopolis: The Podcast - May 11, 2021 14:00 - 11 minutesLearning how to do injections is BIG! For some, it will come easy and others will need a plan. Check out this episode of the Upopolis podcast as Krita, our host and Upopolis's National Program Manager talks about allergies, anaphylaxis, and injections. Krista talks about her experience as a mom...
Episode 16: Ella Sofia's Story
Upopolis: The Podcast - May 05, 2021 18:00 - 35 minutesDid you know that April 27th was national tell a story day? It was! So the host of Upopolis sat down with Ella Sofie to hear about her journey follow an AVM at fourteen years of age. Get cozy and enjoy taking in Ella's story. Ella Sofia is a habit coach and content creator at www.retrainyourbra...
Episode 15: Our Child Life Roles with KHLF
Upopolis: The Podcast - April 07, 2021 19:00 - 37 minutesThe three of us have been given the unique opportunity to practice child life solely online. From programming within Upopolis, adding value through the Upopolis blog, podcast, website, and social channels, plus providing resources and educational opportunities with both Upedia and Upopolis our t...
Episode 14: Guest Linda Skinner
Upopolis: The Podcast - March 22, 2021 15:00 - 37 minutesMarch included a very special day, International Women's Day. This day inspired our host Krista Naugler to sit down with one of Canada's very own women of impact in the world of Child Life, Linda Skinner. Linda's career in Child Life began when the profession of child life and the role of the "p...
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