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How does our relationship with nature affect our health, for better and worse? Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores this idea by pulling from personal experience as a physician, a journalist, and a father. First, he speaks with Dr. Melissa Lem, president of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment. And later, Britt Wray, a mental health researcher and author of Generation Dread: Finding Purpose in an Age of Climate Anxiety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Premier David Eby reveals his new cabinet this afternoon, having pledged that their focus will be on the issues British Columbians are "thinking about around the kitchen table." CBC's Provincial Affairs Reporter Katie DeRosa joins us from Government House in Victoria, and Hamish Telford, University of the Fraser Valley political science associate professor joins us to discuss.Dr. Melissa Lem from UBC's faculty of medicine joins us to answer your questions about the H5N1 strain of avian flu, after public health officials reported earlier this month that a B.C. teenager is ill with the first domestically acquired human H5N1 case.

Dr. Melissa Lem discusses her leadership journey at the local, national and international level, sharing insights from her work in health, environmental advocacy, and engaging with the media.

Earlier this month, the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) launched a campaign this month highlighting how the fossil fuel industry in British Columbia is increasing healthcare system costs and reducing access to care. The campaign shared billboards and transit ads, held a press conference in front of Vancouver General Hospital and shared an open letter from over 300 doctors and nurses calling for immediate action to protect communities and the healthcare system. Today on rabble radio, Dr. Melissa Lem, the president of CAPE, joins rabble labour reporter Gabriela Calugay-Casuga to discuss in more detail about this campaign, and how CAPE works with other healthcare organizations and unions to create a healthier planet and population.  Lem last joined us on rabble radio in 2022 as part of our Boiling Point series. She and Stephen Wentzell explored the many ways in which climate change is a health issue and why it's so important for governments, at all levels, to put policies in place to protect people during extreme weather events. About our guest  Dr. Melissa Lem is a Vancouver family physician who also works in rural and northern communities within Canada. President of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, she is an internationally recognized leader in the field of nature, biodiversity and health. Lem has also engaged in advocacy and policy work on a broad range of other issues ranging from extreme heat and hydraulic fracturing to sustainable health care and low-carbon transportation. A widely published writer, climate change panelist on CBC Radio's Early Edition, in-house medical columnist for CBC TV Vancouver and clinical assistant professor at the University of British Columbia, one of her major priorities is knowledge translation. If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube or wherever you find your podcasts. And please, rate, review, share rabble radio with your friends — it takes two seconds to support independent media like rabble. Follow us on social media across channels @rabbleca.

In this episode, Robert is joined by Dr. Melissa Lem, a leading expert in nature and health. As a family physician, President of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, and Director of PaRx, Dr. Lem provides invaluable insights into the critical impact of clean air on our overall health and well-being. She sheds light on the hidden dangers of indoor air pollution, its link to chronic diseases, and practical steps to protect ourselves and our communities. By the end of this you're sure to be an induction cooking convert!   Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show   Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff   Become a Fully Charged SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow   Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above   Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0   Subscribe for episode alerts and the Fully Charged newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/   Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show   Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullychargedshw   Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fullychargedshow   To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show    Everything Electric CANADA - Vancouver Convention Centre - 6th, 7th & 8th September 2024 Everything Electric (UK) SOUTH - Farnborough International - 11th, 12th & 13th October 2024 Everything Electric AUSTRALIA - Sydney Showground - 7th, 8th & 9th March 2025  Everything Electric (UK) LONDON - ExCel - 16th, 17th & 18th April 2025 Everything Electric EUROPE, USA & (UK) NORTH - dates for 2025, 2026 & 2027 to be confirmed

Over 300 health professionals have issued an open letter raising concerns about the impact of British Columbia's LNG industry on the province's healthcare crisis. Guest: Dr. Melissa Lem, President of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: How conspiracies shaped the lives of Medieval queens The 15th century in England was a time marked by significant social and political upheaval, including popular unrest and civil wars, which created fertile ground for the spread of rumours and conspiracy theories. Guest: Dr. Gordon McKelvie, Senior Lecturer in Medieval History at Winchester University Seg 2: View From Victoria: BC United promises big things BC United is swinging big with a personal income tax elimination for 60% of the population, but it also might seem desperate. Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Seg 3: Should Canada Soccer coaches testify before Parliament? NDP MP Niki Ashton has proposed a motion for the federal heritage committee to investigate allegations that Canada Soccer's national teams have been involved in spying on opposing teams' closed practices, a practice that may have been ongoing since at least 2016. Guest: Niki Ashton, MP for Churchill—Keewatinook Aski in Manitoba Seg 4: How a BC charity is helping pet owners who go to rehab The rising number of opioid-related overdoses in British Columbia has led to an overwhelming demand for pet foster care from people seeking treatment, but resources are limited. Guest: Kathy Powelson, Executive Director of Paws for Hope Animal Foundation Seg 5: Is BC's LNG project impacting our healthcare? Over 300 health professionals have issued an open letter raising concerns about the impact of British Columbia's LNG industry on the province's healthcare crisis. Guest: Dr. Melissa Lem, President of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment Seg 6: Is new funding enough to save the livelihood of farmers? BC has announced support measures for farmers affected by the closure of the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative, which is seeking creditor protection due to a liquidity crisis exacerbated by weather damage to crops. Guest: Deep Brar, Vice-President of BC Fruit Growers Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver city council has voted to wait until Sept. 25 before making a decision on whether to review the integrity commissioner's work. Our guest Frances Bula , municipal politics reporter with the Globe and Mail, breaks down what's happening at city hall. Then Dr. Melissa Lem shares her insights on how people can cope with summer heat, which can turn dangerous, and Jeffrey Beach, CEO and President of Asthma Canada talks about how wildfire smoke can trigger asthma.

From “packs of wolves” spreading disinformation online, to death threats, these women have paid a high cost for their climate advocacy work. As a family physician, Dr. Melissa Lem knew she could not stay silent on the dangers of climate change once she started to learn more. Climate advocate Tzeporah Berman waded into Alberta politics and got more than she bargained for. When Judy Wilson, former chief of the Neskonlith Indian Band, spoke out about a pipeline expansion, she says she started noticing strange things. We're re-sharing this documentary by producer Molly Segal, which recently won an international journalism award from Covering Climate Now.

It's always an exciting moment for me to release these 5-Bullet Point Episodes. It's a time for me to reflect on the past 5 episodes and the incredible guests I've had the chance to talk to. Made for you, these 5-Bullet Point Episodes serve as a way to gain insights through short clips from the previous 5 episodes, helping you check out which ones you might find interesting enough to listen to the full interview. Moreover, these episodes can provide a boost of insights and inspiration to brighten your day. That's actually another reason why I love creating and listening to them myself.However you choose to use this episode, I hope it can be helpful to you. And remember, the other 5-Bullet Point Episodes can be helpful in the same way as this one. Show notes can be found here: https://theipsproject.com/2024/07/the-5-bullet-point-episode-eps-36-40/ _______

Some doctors consider nature time to be “The fourth Pillar of Health”. It can have a positive effect on mood, physical ability and even mental wellness. This episode of The Conversation Piece features content from Manulife presents The Walrus Talks Nature, supported by Trans Canada trail. Dr. Melissa Lem is the director of PaRx (Parks Prescriptions), an initiative of the BC Parks Foundation, and a family physician. She spoke at The Walrus Talks Nature on March 19, 2024. To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, at thewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nature was the first physician, the first hospital, the first pharmacy, and the first healthcare plan. The scientific community is finally (and formally) proving what we have always known... time in nature makes us healthier. Healthcare systems have been utilizing nature as a form of treatment for decades. One of the gold-standard examples of this progress is the Canada PaRx program. PaRx is an initiative of the British Columbia Parks Foundation driven by healthcare professionals. It is Canada's first national nature prescription program, focused on "prescribing time in nature for lifelong health benefits."  Imagine seeing your provider and being told you would receive a prescription to go outside.That is a world we want to live in.We all know that increased physical activity is associated with significant health benefits. These include a reduction in obesity and blood pressure and improvements in child development and mental health.Welcome to Episode Thirty-Six of The Nature of Wellness Podcast.  On this episode, we sat down with Dr. Melissa Lem, a Vancouver family physician who works in rural and northern communities. She also serves as the Director of Canada PaRx and President of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment. Dr. Lem is an internationally recognized leader in nature and health, a widely published writer, climate change panelist, medical columnist, and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia. Join us as we talk to Melissa about her personal and professional journey with the natural world, the incredible benefits nature can provide to our physical and mental health, the need for nature as part of mainstream medical programming, and her motivations behind founding Canada PaRX. Dr. Lem discusses the fantastic work the program is currently involved in, the need for prescribing nature in our current world, and practical tips for both providers and patients to begin utilizing nature for health. We certainly felt healed after this physician visit. Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review anywhere you listen to this podcast.We appreciate you all.Be Well-NOWDr. Lem Instagram: @drmelissalemDr. Lem Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-lem-02815b25b/PaRx Program Website: https://www.parkprescriptions.ca/Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment: https://cape.ca/Canadian Geographic Interview with Dr. Lem:https://canadiangeographic.ca/articles/interview-with-melissa-lem-on-making-nature-more-accessible-and-becoming-a-climate-activist/Dr. Lem Interview on The Weather Network:https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/climate/solutions/changemakers-meet-the-doctor-prescribing-nature-to-her-patients CBC Article: Nature and Mental Health: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/the-current-fo* The Nature of Wellness Podcast is produced by the remarkable Shawn Bell.** The NOW theme song was written, performed, produced, and graciously provided by the incredibly talented Phil and Niall Monahan. 

Many are familiar with the age-old wisdom that emphasizes the positive impact of nature on one's well-being. Those who have immersed themselves in the tranquility of forests, mountains, oceanfronts, or other natural settings can attest to the profound sense of wellness they impart. Beyond the intuitive understanding that nature feels good, there is actually also an extensive amount of research spanning over a decade that substantiates the remarkable impact it has on both our physical and mental health. To delve in-depth into this topic, I invited, as a guest of our show, Dr. Melissa Lem—a family physician who is an internationally recognized proponent of nature and health, and who is also the Director of PaRx. An initiative of the BC Parks Foundation, PaRx is driven by healthcare professionals who want to improve patients' health by connecting them to nature. Show notes for this episode with all the resources mentioned can be found here: https://theipsproject.com/2024/02/dr-melissa-lem/ _______

January is a tough time of year, but birds can help! We guarantee *good feels* by the end of this episode.  We're joined by Dr. Melissa Lem who directs Canada's nature prescription program. She helps us explore the science behind why nature makes us feel good. Also joining the podcast, is Melissa Hafting, a powerhouse birder from British Columbia who shares her personal experience of using birding to benefit her health and also to create community through forming the BC Young Birders Program.  This episode contains lots of bird songs, and will inspire you to head into the great outdoors!Can't wait to read Melissa Hafting's book? Pre-order Dare to Bird: Exploring the Joy and Healing Power of Birds from Rocky Mountain Books,  Amazon, or Indigo.  Get a prescription for nature with PaRX. Dr. Melissa Lem is a Vancouver family physician who also works in rural and northern communities within Canada. Director of PaRx, Canada's national nature prescription program powered by the BC Parks Foundation, and President of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, she is an internationally recognized leader in the field of nature and health. As a widely published writer, climate change panelist on CBC Radio's Early Edition, in-house medical columnist for CBC TV Vancouver, and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia, one of her major priorities is knowledge translation. Follow her on IG @drmelissalem or X @melissa_lem  Melissa Hafting is an ecologist that is passionate about bird conservation. She runs the B.C. Rare Bird Alert website. She also founded the British Columbia Young Birders Program, which aims to bring youth of different backgrounds together for fun excursions in the natural world. She loves mentoring youth and making birding more inclusive and accessible to all especially to those in the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. Follow her on IG @bcbirdergirl  or through her blog. Andrea Gress (she/her) secretly thinks Piping Plovers are better than all the other birds...studied Renewable Resource Management at the University of Saskatchewan. She pivoted towards birds, after an internship in South Africa. Upon returning, she worked with Piping Plovers in Saskatchewan and now coordinates the Ontario Piping Plover Program for Birds Canada.

As a family physician, Dr. Melissa Lem knew she couldn't stay silent on the health dangers of climate change. But when she spoke out against the use of fossil fuels, the backlash was more vitriolic and personal than she ever expected. She's not alone. From death threats to sexual intimidation and sinister phone calls, Dr. Melissa Lem, Tzeporah Berman, and Judy Wilson have paid a high cost for their climate advocacy work. It's a trend that has alarmed human rights organizations like Amnesty International, who say that women—especially racialized and sexually diverse women—are disproportionately targeted. On this week's Storylines, producer Molly Segal meets three climate advocates who set out to speak up for the planet, and are now needing to speak up for themselves.

Could this be our most controversial episode yet?! Perhaps! We recently saw a post by a very popular parenting expert about indoor vs. outdoor play that caused such a strong reaction from us both, we knew we wanted to talk about the topic here on the podcast. We love @busytoddler, and her tips for entertaining little kids were such a lifeline for us during early COVID days (rice bin anyone?). But a recent post that Susie shared about indoor vs. outdoor play really got us thinking about and reflecting on outdoor play and the role it plays in our lives. This week we share our thoughts! Other episodes we mentioned in this episode:  Ep 7: Remove the walls, with Jane Pilskalnietis, outdoor play specialist Ep 45: Why movement and outdoor play are essential to your kid's development, with Angela Hanscom, pediatric occupational therapist Ep 52: Why getting outside is good for your health, with Dr. Melissa Lem, family physician and director of Canada's national nature prescription program  Ep 66: Outdoor play (with the correct shoes) is crucial for your kid's growing body, with Maegan Mak, paediatric physiotherapist at Playworks Physio  Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM to let us know what you thought of this episode: @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside

From “packs of wolves” spreading disinformation online, to death threats, these women have paid a high cost for their climate advocacy work. As a family physician, Dr. Melissa Lem knew she could not stay silent on the dangers of climate change once she started to learn more. Climate advocate Tzeporah Berman waded into Alberta politics and got more than she bargained for. When Judy Wilson, former chief of the Neskonlith Indian Band, spoke out about a pipeline expansion, she says she started noticing strange things.

Margaret Evans reports on Trudeau's surprise Ukraine trip and Catherine Belton discusses NATO's long term goals there, Peter Singer talks about the impact of his book Animal Liberation nearly 50 years on, Dr. Melissa Lem looks at the short and long term risks posed by poor air quality, Peter Mitton explores how AI can compromise our ethics, and Jody Rosen shares the history of the bicycle. Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

Do you live far from your hometown? Maybe you and your kids live across the country or around the world from where you grew up (or from the place that feels like “home”).  We get it. We both live far from our family and our home towns. So this week we're talking about the good, the bad, and the ugly of living far from home, and how it can all affect how and when we can spend time outside with our kids.  Spoiler alert? There are actions you can take right now to make it a little easier on yourself. Because you're an awesome parent and deserve to be living your best life. Links to past episodes we mentioned in today's episode:  Why getting outside is good for your health, with Dr. Melissa Lem, family physician and director of Canada's national nature prescription program | Get Outside With Kids Connect with us on Instagram for more tips @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Spending time in nature doesn't just feel good – it's also good for you, says Vancouver-based physician Dr. Melissa Lem. The founder and director of PaRx, a nature prescription initiative with the BC Parks Foundation, discusses the physical, emotional and mental health benefits of spending time in nature and why you might just leave your next check-up with a prescription for the outdoors.

Today's guest Nicki Farrell was motivated by the mental health crisis in teenagers to create her amazing business Wildlings Forest School with her business partner Vicci Oliver. Nicki and Vicci offer all kinds of programs in nature for preschool and school aged kids in southeast Queensland, Australia, and have even developed a course to help you start your own nature school! Listen to hear:  How kids can learn just as well (and probably better) when they are outdoors Why we should reframe “risky play” as “play with risk” and what that shift in language can do for your mindset How educators can incorporate nature into the classroom in really easy ways How you can be the squeaky wheel and ask your school to make changes to help your kids get outside more Find out more about Wildlings Forest School at Wildlings Forest School and on Instagram at @wildlings_forestschool Links to past episodes we mentioned in today's episode:  Why getting outside is good for your health, with Dr. Melissa Lem, family physician and director of Canada's national nature prescription program | Get Outside With Kids Why movement and outdoor play are essential to your kid's development, with Angela Hanscom, pediatric occupational therapist | Get Outside With Kids Exploring with kids in the ‘80s, from the Aussie outback to the Canadian prairies to the Kenyan savannah, with Sue and Peter Le Souef | Get Outside With Kids Connect with us on Instagram for more tips @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Have you ever wondered why you feel better outside? Sure, the fresh air feels nice, but what is actually happening in your body? And how can you maximise the health benefits of nature in your everyday life?  Today we have all those answers, and more! We are joined by the amazing Dr. Melissa Lem, who is leading a national movement to connect health and nature. Melissa is a family physician, the founder of Canada's national nature prescription program, and a mama to an active kiddo, and she's based right here in Vancouver.  Tune into this fascinating episode to hear:  The evidence that proves nature is good for your health How you can maximise the health benefits of nature (and what type of “nature” is best) Why healthcare professionals have the power to help your family create healthy habits How Melissa creates time outside with her kid everyday Find Dr. Melissa Lem on Instagram and learn about the Parks Prescriptions program at www.parkprescriptions.ca  Connect with us on Instagram for more tips @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Get Outside with Kids is the podcast that helps you have more awesome adventures outside with your kids!  Tune into this minisode to hear sneak peeks of the show in 2023. You have been telling us you want to hear from experienced parents, medical professionals, authors, and educators, so we know you're going to love the guests coming to your ears in the coming weeks and months, including:  Dr. Melissa Lem, a family physician who started Canada's first nature prescription program Linda Flanagan, author of Take Back the Game, a fascinating analysis kids' sport Nicki Farrell, an outdoor educator from Wildlings Forest School Deep and Tanvi Desai, adventure parents who take beautiful photos through In Two the Sunset Plus many more!! As always, we'll have loads of messy, muddy mistakes to go with it, because we like to keep it real. Parenting isn't supposed to feel lonely. Join our conversations and laugh about all the times that things go wrong in the pursuit of outdoor adventures! Connect with us on Instagram for more tips @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Well folks, another year has come and gone!  As we reflect on the year that's passed, we here at rabble radio are remembering some of our favourite interview moments on the show this year. We had so many wonderful guests — ranging from activists, to professors, to filmmakers, economists, healthcare workers, poets and writers — the list goes on.  In today's episode, we'll be sharing a few of our personal favourite interview clips of this year. (Which was no easy task for a 28 minute show, I'll tell you that!)  Here are some of our top rabble radio episodes of the year…  In February of this year, Paul Taylor, executive director of FoodShare Toronto and a lifelong anti-poverty activist joined rabble radio to speak with Libby Davies about the impact the pandemic had on FoodShare. And how activists should allow for room for fatigue and frustration during difficult times.  No one felt the COVID-19 pandemic harder than our health care workers in Canada. In early 2022, rabble partnered with the Canadian Federation of Nurses' Unions. Together, we developed the Nurses' Voices: Stories of courage and determination in the face of COVID-19 book. It highlights over 20 interviews from health care professionals across Canada. The book illustrates how the pandemic upended nurses' lives – and how, despite it all, their commitment to their patients remained unwavering. On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. This piece of legislation made abortion access a federal right in the United States. The decision sent a shockwave through the States which was felt in Canada. That week, Stephen Wentzell interviewed writer and registered nurse Martha Paynter for rabble radio. They spoke about the misconceptions people have about access to abortion in Canada and the other threats facing reproductive justice in the country.  As part of rabble's Boiling Point series, Stephen Wentzell spoke to Dr. Melissa Lem, to talk about how recent extreme weather events are affecting the physical and mental health of Canadians.  Also a part of our Boiling Point series, Jillian Piper spoke to Breanne Lavallee-Heckert, the research manager at Indigenous Climate Action. Breanne explained the work she does at the organization, and the importance of Indigenous stewardship in regard to the climate crisis.  The labour movement in Canada grabbed the attention of the nation in late autumn this year, when CUPE Ontario went to war with Premier Doug Ford's Progressive Conservative government over fair wages and  for education support workers. In November, CUPE Ontario President Fred Hahn joined rabble radio to speak with Nick Seebruch about what was at stake in this labour dispute. Another huge story of 2022, was, of course, rising inflation. In November, economist Jim Stanford sat down with editor Nick Seebruch to discuss the state of Canada's economy. The two also talked about how progressive organizations, activists, and groups must band together as we move forward into what's sure to be a tough year economically and politically.  Did we miss a favourite interview of yours from 2022? Let us know in the comments below!  Thank you for listening to rabble radio  Our show would not be possible without listeners like you. So thank you!  From all of us here at rabble, we want to wish you and your communities a safe and happy new year!  If you're in the giving mood and would like to support our show today, please visit rabble.ca/donate. If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts. And please, rate, review, share rabble radio with your friends — it takes two seconds to support independent media like rabble. Follow us on social media across channels @rabbleca. Or, if you have feedback for the show, get in touch anytime at editor@rabble.ca.

Is your health suffering from nature deprivation? Why are doctors prescribing park prescriptions? Can nature exposure prevent the onset of chronic disease? Dr. Melissa Lem is a Vancouver family physician who also works in rural and northern communities within Canada. Director of PaRx, Canada's national nature prescription program powered by the BC Parks Foundation, and President-Elect of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, she is an internationally recognized leader in the field of nature and health. As a widely published writer, climate change panelist on CBC Radio's Early Edition, in-house medical columnist for CBC TV Vancouver, and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia, one of her major priorities is knowledge translation. Dr. Lem was the inaugural winner of University College's Young Alumni of Influence Award at the University of Toronto, a 2021 World Parks Week Ambassador, and sits on the Advisory Committee of the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas Health and Well-being Specialist Group. Episode Links and Mentions: Melissa's Link List: https://lnk.bio/s5o7 A Prescription for Nature: PaRx Books recommended by Melissa: Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv Robert's Rules of Order The restaurant Melissa would take you to: The Boathouse Restaurant Follow Melissa: Twitter | Instagram Episode Website/Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/designlabpod/melissalem More episode sources & links Sign-up for Design Lab Podcast's Newsletter Previous Episode Newsletters and Shownotes Follow @DesignLabPod on Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Follow @BonKu on Twitter & Instagram Check out the Health Design Lab Production by Robert Pugliese Edit by Fernando Queiroz Cover Design by Eden Lew Theme song by Emmanuel Houston Indexed in the Library of Congress: ISSN 2833-2032

As more people experience anxiety over the climate crisis, mental health professionals are exploring ways to help, including targeted therapy. We talk to climate psychology consultant Leslie Davenport, and Vancouver family physician Dr. Melissa Lem, president-elect of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment.

Dr. Melissa Lem is a Vancouver family physician who also works in rural and northern communities within Canada. Director of PaRx (Park Prescriptions), Canada's national nature prescription program powered by the BC Parks Foundation, and President-Elect of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, she is an internationally recognized expert on the nature-health connection. Just a few of Dr. Lem's highlights include, she was the inaugural winner of University College's Young Alumni of Influence Award at the University of Toronto, a 2020 Joule Innovation grant recipient from the Canadian Medical Association, a 2021 World Parks Week Ambassador. We covered: What is Park Prescriptions? The biggest links between nature and its healing benefits. What counts as “nature time”? What would you recommend to the general population for getting outside? www.parkprescriptions.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the show, we're sharing an interview which is part of rabble's summer Boiling Point series. The Boiling Point examines the ways increasingly high temperatures due to the climate crisis are affecting our summers in Canada on a social, institutional, and ecological level.  Today, national politics reporter Stephen Wentzell speaks to Dr. Melissa Lem to talk about how the recent wildfires, heat domes, and record-breaking hot temperatures are affecting the physical and mental health of Canadians.  A clinic assistant professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia, Dr. Lem also serves as the President-Elect for the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (or CAPE). Lem first became a member of CAPE when she was still in medical school. Since then, she has worked on policy and advocacy campaigns around the climate crisis, including wildfires, active transportation, and the need to connect to nature for health.  She and Wentzell dive into how climate change is a health issue and why it's so important for governments, at all levels, to put policies in place to protect people during extreme weather events. “If, as physicians [and] healthcare workers, we want to make sure that our patients have the best health status, we have to start looking beyond our offices and our hospitals,” she explained. “We have to start looking at social determinants of health and ecological determinants of health, like making sure we have clean air to breathe, healthy temperatures, and have green space and trees to shade us and cool our cities to keep us healthy.” - Dr. Lem.  Read Wentzell's full article on this subject here.  If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts. And please, rate, review, share rabble radio with your friends — it takes two seconds to support independent media like rabble. Follow us on social media across channels @rabbleca. Or, if you have feedback for the show, get in touch anytime at editor@rabble.ca. Photo credit: Landon Parenteau

Mark talks with Dr. Melissa Lem, a Vancouver family physician and Founder and Director of PaRx, Canada's national nature prescription program powered by the BC Parks Foundation.

Most of us love the sensation of the sun on our skin or the sound of the ocean, but nature doesn't just feel good; it's also good for us! Nowadays, doctors are even starting to prescribe time outdoors as part of treatment for their patients. CNN's Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to Dr. Melissa Lem, founder of the first national nature-prescription program in Canada, about the health benefits of nature and why we all need a regular dose of the outdoors. Plus, we head outside for some fresh air with Prof. Jennifer Roberts in Maryland, and explore some practical ways to integrate more green time into our lives. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Chef Kathy Gunst joins us to share three savory pie recipes: a quiche, a galette, and hand pies. And, nothing's better than the doctor saying you're fully healthy. But a close second is them prescribing time in nature — including a free National Parks Pass. In Canada, that dream is a reality. Dr. Melissa Lem, director of the Park Prescriptions Program, joins us.

Evan Solomon speaks with Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens about the blockade at the Ambassador Bridge, the busiest commercial corridor between the Canada and the United States, which has brought traffic to a standstill for three days.  On today's show:  We play Evan's full interview with Omar Alghabra, Canada's Minister of Transport, on the Windsor blockade and Liberal MP Joël Lightbound speaking out about COVID-19 restrictions. Evan speaks with protestors in downtown Ottawa about their concerns and reasons for demonstrating.  Dr. Melissa Lem, a family physician who founded the PaRx initiative which prescribes national park pass to patients who need nature time. 'The War Room' political panel with strategists Tim Powers and Zain Velji and former NDP leader Tom Mulcair. Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens on the Ambassador Bridge blockade. 

Guest: Dr. Melissa Lem, Vancouver family physician & Director of PaRX: A Prescription for Nature

On Monday, Parks Canada announced their support of PaRx: A Prescription for Nature. PaRx is an initiative of the BC Parks Foundation that is working to improve Canadians' health by connecting them with nature. Today we speak with the Director of PaRx, Dr. Melissa Lem to learn more about how it works and the health benefits nature provides.  Today's episode is sponsored by Belfry Theatre and Berwick Retirement Communities.  Get more stories like this in your inbox every morning by subscribing to our daily newsletter at CapitalDaily.ca   Check our membership opportunity at CapitalDaily.ca/Member  And subscribe to us on our socials!  Twitter @CapitalDailyVic    Instagram @CapitalDaily    Facebook @CapitalDailyVic   

Jon Cadang has struggled with his mental health since childhood, but he says spending time in nature proved to be a powerful treatment against his depression. He's not alone, says Vancouver-based physician Dr. Melissa Lem, the director of PaRx, an evidence-based nature prescription program. They talk to Back to the Land host Duncan McCue about getting outside, and why it's so good for us. Back to the Land is a four-part series about people who are (re)connecting with nature and the outdoors.

Ch.1: Vancouver city council will vote on a new parking fee that would see big dollars fly out of the pockets of residents. Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor Ch.2: The Vancouver City Council is continuing to hear speakers on the Climate Emergency Parking Program which proposes an overnight permit for vehicles on all residential city streets.  Guest:  Dr. Melissa Lem, Vancouver family physician/President-elect of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment/Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia. Ch.3: Do you ever find yourself perusing online and making spontaneous purchases because of ‘fear of missing out'? Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor Ch.4: It was announced that the Ministry of Education is gathering a committee to meet immediately to discuss the issue of whether vaccines should be mandatory for all teachers and school staff across the province.  But what about the kids? Guest: Carly Weeks, Globe and Mail Health reporter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Cadang has struggled with his mental health since childhood, but he says spending time in nature proved to be a powerful treatment against his depression. He's not alone, says Vancouver-based physician Dr. Melissa Lem, the director of PaRx, an evidence-based nature prescription program. She says there's a body of research that indicates spending time in the natural world can benefit our mental and physical well-being. They talk to Back to the Land host Duncan McCue about getting outside, and why it's so good for us. Back to the Land is a four-part series about people who are (re)connecting with nature and the outdoors.

In today's episode, Che had an opportunity to speak to an exceptional Physician Dr. Melissa Lem, MD, CCFP, FCFP and PaRx Director. She believes that nature is a pillar of health and she is committed to prescribing nature to her patients. She is based in Vancouver but grew up in Ontario. She is a family physician who also works in rural and northern communities within Canada. As President-elect of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, she routinely writes, researches, and speaks about the nature-health connection for over a decade. Although her obsession with nature began as a child growing up in Toronto, she found nature to be a refuge from isolation and stress. She discovered later that her intuitive love for nature is backed by scientific evidence and research. Many studies have been done on the benefits of nature, impacting creativity, anxiety and depression in children and adults. Dr. Lem has been a widely published writer; she was the resident medical expert on CBC TV's hit lifestyle show Steven and Chris for four seasons and continues to appear on-air as a regular contributor to CTV News. In addition, Dr. Lem is a 2020 Joule Innovation Grant recipient and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at British Columbia. Please take a listen to their conversation, share the show and your thoughts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chemarvilleletstalk/message

What if doctors and educators prescribed nature? On today's episode of The Future City Podcast, Eyal and Louka speak with Dr Melissa Lem and not-for-profit educator and leader Jennie McCaffrey about how nature can be prescribed for health and education. Dr Melissa Lem is a Vancouver family physician. A board member of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment and strategic advisor to the BC Parks Foundation, she is a passionate advocate for the health benefits of time spent in nature. She is currently a clinical faculty member at the University of British Columbia. Jennie McCaffrey is an experienced educator, facilitator, and project manager who leads environmental protection initiatives at the intersection of schools, non-profits, industry groups, and regional and federal governments. Jennie works with the British Columbia Parks Foundation's Healthy By Nature initiative, the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation Education, and the Invasive Species Council of British Columbia.