The chiaragoesglobal Podcast

Trigger warning: discussions of violence and unrest throughout the world.  In times of unrest and uncertainty, it is event more important to prioritize your mental health. This short and sweet episode discusses a few strategies to do so. Do not hesitate to reach out to a mental health professional if you feel you need further support during these difficult times. This episode is also availabl...

Talking all about love on today's episode - specifically, self love and how important it truly is. Find out more about self love on the blog: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2021/02/28/self-love/   https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2022/02/15/love-day/  Find out more about love languages here: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/

Looking back on some adventures in Spain and Portugal from 2017! These countries were visited as part of a Global Seminar with a group of students and a professor, while completing my undergraduate degree. In Spain, I visited Barcelona on my own prior to joining our group to explore Madrid and nearby Toledo. In Portugal, we travelled to Lisbon and explored nearby Sintra and Cascais.  Visit th...

Today, we dive in to past adventures exploring Vancouver and the surrounding Lower Mainland. We discuss some key landmarks, sites, events, markets and festivals in the area - specifically in Vancouver, North Vancouver, Richmond, New Westminster, and Squamish. We also chat about sustainability, history, colonialism, privilege, art, pride, hikes, ocean views and more! This episode is jam-packed and...

Reflecting back on the roller-coaster ride of 2021, and hopes for the new year. Trigger warning: discussions of suicide. Please only read this post if you are in a safe space to do so. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2022/01/10/hello-2022/

Discussing the holiday season and upcoming holiday plans. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2021/12/19/home-for-the-holidays/

Our creator, Chiara Mason, reflects on turning 25 and her journey in life so far in this bonus episode. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://chiaragoesglobal.com/2021/11/30/twenty-five/

Discussing past travels to Dublin, Ireland and Edinburgh, Scotland. More details about Dublin can be found on our blog here: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2016/04/24/pubs-parks-history-and-the-sea-in-dublin/ Details about our visit to Edinburgh are on the blog here: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2016/05/15/the-incredible-scenery-of-edinburgh/

Diving in to past travels exploring Brussels, Belgium; Amsterdam, The Netherlands; and London, England. This episode does deal with some sensitive content, please use your discretion when listening. You can read more about our adventures on our website - find details about Brussels here: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2016/04/11/lost-and-found-in-belgium/ More about Amsterdam here: https://chiaragoe...

On this Halloween-themed episode, we dive into the mental health scaries. Specifically, we discuss medication for mental health purposes. Trigger warning: discussion of depression, anxiety, panic attacks, suicide, medication, mental health. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://chiaragoesglobal.com/2021/10/25/mental-health-med-journey/ Mental health resources: Canadian Mental Healt...

A recap of our recent adventures in Toronto this summer, plus a look back at past trips to Toronto throughout the years, including where it all began in 2017. Chatting about our favorite city is the perfect way to celebrate our 10th episode! This episode pulls from a number of relevant blog posts on our website, the most recent of which can be found here: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2021/08/30/ex...

Diving in to our adventures exploring Quebec City and Montreal in Quebec, and Ottawa in Ontario. Please excuse our horrible French! Trigger warning: this episode discusses residential schools in Canada, in the context of Canada's colonial capital, Ottawa. Please ensure you are in a safe space prior to engaging with the contents in this episode. This episode pulls from a number of relevant blog pos...

A critical discussion of the impacts of systemic racism and white privilege, in the context of the resurgence of the BLM movement. USA and Canadian specific. Trigger warning: discussions of colonialism, genocide, racism, death, white supremacy, white privilege, and more. Please only proceed with listening to this episode if you are in a safe space to do so. Please visit our website for further res...

Today, we'll dive in to our past travels in Central Europe, where we explore Vienna, Austria and Berlin, Germany. Trigger warning: please note, this episode discusses triggering content about the world wars and cold war, specifically as it relates to the context in Berlin, Germany. This episode will discuss The Holocaust and further atrocities that took place during this time in history. Please en...

A critical discussion of nationalism and colonialism in Canada, situated within recent events. Trigger warning: discussions of colonialism, nationalism, genocide, residential schools, intergenerational trauma, racism, immigration policies, and more. Please only proceed with reading this post if you are in a safe space to do so. If you are already feeling triggered, please see the resources below:...

Diving in to a discussion of the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year and a half, and some hope for the future post-pandemic. Primarily references the situation in BC, Canada. Visit our website for a list of blog posts covering this topic: https://chiaragoesglobal.com/tag/covid-19/ 

Diving in deep to the roller-coaster that was my mental health journey throughout 2020. Content Warning: use of explicit language in some cases. Trigger Warning: discussion of depression, anxiety, panic attacks, medication. Disclaimer: I am in no way qualified to provide advice as a mental health professional, therapist or counsellor. I am simply speaking from my own lived experience on my mental...

Taking a look back at a pivotal time in my life, right after taking part in a Global Seminar in 2017, which led to some big changes. Reflecting on those changes back then, and some upcoming changes for the future. This episode is also available as a blog post, which is one of the most popular on the blog: http://chiaragoesglobal.com/2017/08/16/the-wake-up-call/

Diving in to some past international travels in Prague, Czech Republic and Budapest, Hungary, as part of a three-week solo trip.  Trigger warning: discusses some sensitive content from past world wars. Similar content from this episode is also available as a blog post: http://chiaragoesglobal.com/2016/04/10/the-sights-of-prague/  and https://chiaragoesglobal.com/2016/04/10/relaxation-and...

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