About Well-being and YU

About Well-being and YU

As part of the greater work of the creation of a Well-being Strategy at York, the Well-being and YU podcast encourages student engagement and supports the fight against stigmas associated with mental health and well-being. We aim to highlight various supports and resources related to issues faced by York students, while working towards building a resilient community.

Values

  • Connection
  • Community
  • Compassion
  • Respect
  • Acceptance

Mission

Our mission is to cultivate connections with our audience through a podcast that engages in open discussion on topics that are important for the health and well-being of the York University community.

Vision

Our vision is to establish a strong foundation upon which the community can enhance their health and well-being on campus, creating a long-lasting impact that extends beyond the boundaries of our university.

Our Team

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Susu Beheiry

(she/her)
Podcast Host
Psychology, 4th year

As a psychology major, I am passionate about promoting and applying mental health in my day-to-day life. I want to see other students caring about their mental health and well-being as much as they care about their physical health and grades. I mean come on, how many of us schedule meditation time as urgently as scheduling a dentist appointment? I hope that through the Well-being & YU podcast, you can actually shift your perspective and remember that self-love and discipline are not enemies, as they both help you work toward your goals. Hopefully we can achieve these goals together, one episode at a time.

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Sam Sajadi

(he/him)
Podcast Technical Editor
Film Production, 3rd year

I am a film production major with a passion for storytelling and creative expression through different technical elements like editing and cinematography. I am fortunate to be a part of a podcast that emphasizes the importance of well-being. I believe it is crucial to prioritize your mental and physical health amongst the often-chaotic nature of life. Taking proper care of our well-being allows us to strive for self-improvement and positive changes within ourselves and our relationships every day.

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Jasleen Kaur

(she/her)
Podcast Coordinator
Biology, 4th year

As someone studying Biology, I’ve come to appreciate that health isn’t just about what happens in a lab or clinic, it’s also about how we care for ourselves every day. I’m passionate about creating a platform where students can have honest conversations about mental health, personal growth and the challenges of university life. As Podcast Coordinator, I hope to bring stories and discussions that help you feel seen, supported and inspired. Whether you’re looking for motivation, comfort or a fresh perspective, I hope each episode reminds you that taking care of yourself is one of the most important investments you can make. I can’t wait to share this journey with you, one episode at a time.

Past Contributors

Harjot Suri

(he/him)
Scheduling Coordinator
Kinesiology and Health Science

Karyn Popel

(she/her)
Technical Editor
Bachelor of Arts

Hasan Sheather

(he/him)
Technical Podcast Editor
Kinesiology and Health Science

Clifton Grant

(he/him)
Podcast Host
Law and Society

Ethan Muir

(he/him)
Technical Podcast Editor
Sociology

Prabhleen Luthra

(she/her)
Podcast Coordinator
Statistics

Jhonathan Varela Gonzalez

(he/him)
Podcast Technical Editor
Film Production

Frequently Asked Questions

This podcast is part of a larger project to create and implement a well-being strategy at York University. Podcasting was chosen as a medium to support student engagement and work to break down stigma associated with mental health and well-being. Well-being and YU aims to highlight supports for students and work towards building a resilient campus community together.

Well-being and YU aligns our focus with two guiding documents, The Mental Health Commission of Canada’s (MHCC) Mental Health and Well-being for Post-Secondary Students Standard, and the Okanagan Charter. Through this alignment, we seek to encourage ever-expanding and holistic discussions about well-being, with a specific focus on topics that are relevant to the student population at York University. This includes providing resources and learning skills, fostering a supportive and healthy environment, and making space for students’ voices in the conversation.

Podcasting at York University is supported by York University Libraries and the Digital Scholarship Centre. They provide learning resources, workshops, equipment and facilities to students, staff and faculty to cultivate critical intellect, digital fluency, and openness to possibility through the integration of digital media creation in academic and personal projects. You can learn more about the Digital Scholarship Centre, the Media Creation Lab at Scott Library, and about storytelling through podcasting on the Digital Scholarship Center website.

Well-being and YU is available for download on many major podcast services, including Apple Music, Spotify and Anchor.fm. We also publish our podcasts to YouTube, where captioning is available through YouTube’s automated captioning service.

Our goal is to make our conversation open and accessible to all members of the York University community. As such, we welcome suggestions from anyone in the community for how we may adapt and improve our ongoing commitment to accessibility.

If you have suggestions, comments or concerns, please contact us at schwpod@yorku.ca.

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