Be Yourself Podcast - Happy. Healthy. Hopeful

Be Yourself Podcast - Happy. Healthy. Hopeful

This podcast is brought to you by the Bulimia Anorexia Nervosa Association (BANA) in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Hosted by Health Promoter, Adriana Grande, who explores topics related to health, mental wellness and creating a happy, healthy, and hopeful life for your amazing self.

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May 5, 2026 77 mins

Have you ever felt like exercise was a chore, a punishment, or a way to "earn" your food? For many, the fitness industry has turned movement into a transaction, leaving us disconnected from our own bodies and trapped in a cycle of guilt.

In this episode of Be Yourself: Happy, Healthy, Hopeful, hostAdriana Grande is joined by Martha Munroe, an expert in Applied Positive Psychology and author of the transformative book, Attu...

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Thehardest part of any journey is the very first step—picking up the phone. Formany, that moment is clouded by a single thought: "Am I sick enough todeserve help?"

Inthis episode of Be Yourself: Happy, Healthy, Hopeful,host Adriana Grande sits down with Alicia Regier, MSW, aRegistered Social Worker and BANA’s Intake Worker. Alicia is often the veryfirst voice a client hears when they reach out to BANA.

If you’ve ever wondered what ac...

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Have you ever felt lost when it comes to healthcare acronyms? Or wondered why it feels so difficult to navigate mental health and addiction services?

In this episode of Be Yourself: Happy, Healthy, Hopeful podcast, host Adriana Grande sits down with Erica Bassakos, the Mental Health & Addictions Lead for the Windsor-Essex Ontario Health Team (WEOHT). Erica isn’t just a social worker and a local rock climber; she is a systems-thi...

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Is it just a phase, or is it something more? While many are familiar with Anorexia or Bulimia, there is another eating disorder that often flies under the radar:

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID).


In this episode of Be Yourself: Happy, Healthy, Hopeful, host Adriana Grande sits down with Heather Leblanc, a Registered Social Worker at BANA and a specialist in the treatment of eating disorders and body image. Heathe...

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January 15, 2026 32 mins

What does "wellness" actually looklike for the next generation? In a world where mental health challenges for young people are on the rise, knowing where to turn for support is more critical than ever.


In this episode, BANA Health Promoter Adriana Grande sits down with Kim Mann, Outreach Worker at the Windsor-Essex Youth Wellness Hub. With over a decade of experience in the field, Kim pulls back the curtain on how the ...

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In this episode of the Be Yourself: Happy, Healthy, Hopeful podcast,BANA Health Promoter Maryum Chaudhry (she/her) sits down with Sara Dalrymple (she/her), a Registered Social Worker specializing in eating disorders, tounpack some of the most common myths and misconceptions surrounding disordered eating.


Together, they explore the nuanced differences between eating disorders and disordered eating, shedding light on how seemingly...

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In this episode, BANA Health Educator Maryum Chaudhry (she/her) sits down with NEDIC staff Emily Tam (she/her), resource development coordinator, and Ary Maharaj (he/him), Health Educator.


Together, they delve into the intersection of food, body image, and mental health within racialized communities, bringing their expertise in eating disorders to the conversation.

The discussion explores how cultural expectations, intergenerational...

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EDAW Special: The Impact of Social Trends on Body Image and Mental Health

In this episode, BANA Health Educator Maryum Chaudhry (she/her) sits down with Dr. Anita Federici (she/her), a registered clinical psychologist and expert in eating disorders. Dr. Federici brings over 20 years of experience in helping individuals navigate eating disorders and body image struggles.

In their conversation, Maryum and Dr. Federici explore the imp...

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In this episode, BANA Health Educator Maryum Chaudhry (she/her) sits down with Scout Silverstein (they/them), a specialist in gender-affirming eating disorder care and an advocate for intersex justice, harm reduction, and anti-carceral crisis response.


Scout brings a unique and valuable perspective on the intersection of eating disorders, body image, and the experiences of transgender and intersex individuals. In their conversatio...

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In this episode, BANA Health Educator Maryum Chaudhry (she/her) chats with registered dietitian Kia Peters (she/her) from Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (SOAHAC). As an Anishinaabe Kwe from the Caldwell First Nation, Turtle Clan, Kia brings valuable insights into how eating disorders, food insecurity, and cultural relationships with food impact Indigenous communities. Kia and Maryum discuss Kia's professional jou...

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In this episode, BANA Health Educator Maryum Chaudhry (she/her) chats with recreation therapist Melissa Tar (she/her) from Embrace Rec. Melissa specializes in creating person-centered programs that enhance well-being through therapeutic recreation, arts, sports, and mindfulness.

 

Maryum and Melissa discuss the fundamentals of recreational therapy and its unique benefits, exploring how engaging in recreational activities can improv...

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