In this special episode of RTNT, we compiled interviews and clips from previous episodes., discussing mental health in the workplace. This episode is inspired by World Mental Health Day, celebrated annually on October 10. World Mental Health Day aims to raise awareness of mental health and to mobilize efforts to eliminate stigma and discrimination. The correlation between work and mental health is vital towards this discussion, as we take action towards impacting individuals in their daily life ...
Oct 28, 2024•31 min
In episode #51 of RTNT, we are talking to the young adults at Progress Place. We asked them about their experiences as a young adult in the clubhouse, and the significance of the program to their daily lives and recovery journey. Furthermore, we interviewed a young adult representative to discuss her role in the program and the outreach process. We also discussed the impact the clubhouse has regarding housing, employment, and school for young adults. We share our advice to future clubhouses look...
Oct 01, 2024•15 min
In this episode, we interviewed a few members of the clubhouse at Progress Place and talked about some of the things we do in the summer that are good for our mental health. Topics include activities, nature healing, effects on our mood, isolation and loneliness, wellness habits, and summer events.
Oct 01, 2024•32 min
For our 49th episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Here 2 Help , a multi-service, community-based, mobile team that responds to immediate concerns and crisis in the community and to help with situations that may escalate to conflict. The team offers support, engagement, knowledge, skills and follow-up service. They enhance community connection, empathy and belonging. We talked about the concept of harm reduction, the benefits of the team model in the community, and some of the success st...
Apr 10, 2024•28 min
For our 48th episode, we held a roundtable discussion between six of our members at Progress Place to discuss "Thriving in the Winter". We learn more about the challenges during the winter, healthy coping skills, and available resources during this podcast.
Mar 13, 2024•30 min
For our 47th episode, we interviewed two Smile Serenaders to talk about improvisational theatre and its impact on mental health. Smile Theatre is a charity that delivers unique, professional, live musical theatre performances to seniors and other vulnerable people living in care. They have also begun using improvisational theatre approaches to help individuals have fun and connect with each other. We learn more about Smile Theatre, misconceptions about improv theatre, and the potential benefits ...
Feb 27, 2024•22 min
In our latest episode we discuss the importance of nutrition on our mental health! We interview Rachael Kearns, a dietician at the Regent Park Community Health Centre and then take a tour of our Cafe unit and speak to staff and members about Clubhouse meal planning. Tune in for some tasty tips and tricks! Some local Toronto food resources: Find Services Near Me - torontocentralhealthline.ca Hospitality Meals - Toronto Central - torontocentralhealthline.ca Not Far From the Tree – We Pick Fruit an...
Dec 19, 2023•33 min•Ep. 46
In this very special episode for World Mental Health Day, we speak with the members of Progress Place about what the Clubhouse community means to them! Join us this World Mental Health Day – October 10, as we partner with Clubhouse International and the World Federation for Mental Health in recognizing #community as a key to recovery for people living with mental illness. We hope you enjoy the episode! Music Credits: Futurology by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https:...
Oct 13, 2023•18 min
For our 44th episode we thought it would be fun to revisit our very first episode from January 2017. This past month we were honoured to receive the Legacy on the Airwaves Award from CJRU 1280AM, recognizing RTNT as the longest running program on CJRU. To celebrate we'd like to turn back the clock and revisit RTNT Episode 1 - Origin Story. Enjoy!
Jul 17, 2023•27 min
For our 43rd episode we host a round table discussion about how our sleep can greatly impact our mental health. We share tips and tricks and discuss healthy habits and routines. Sweet dreams! Music Credits: Stars by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Glow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Music promoted by http...
Jul 17, 2023•28 min
For our 42nd episode of RTNT we explore the benefits of creative writing on our mental health. Progress Place member Mark interview fellow members, Yael, Walter and Mattie about their creative pursuits and the positive effects it has on their mental health. Yael is poet and discusses her process and inspiration and shares one of her favourite poems from her collection. Walter is a singer/songwriter and offers us a glimpse into what motivates his songwriting and contributes one of his own songs, ...
Jul 17, 2023•28 min
Our 41st episode of RTNT a very special one, as we are coming together to recognize World Mental Health Day. The World Mental Health Day theme for 2022 is Make Mental Health and Well-Being for All a Global Priority. In addition, Clubhouse International has partnered with the World Federation for Mental Health. The 2022 Clubhouse Campaign is Wellness WORKS! This theme allows us to focus on the importance of integrating wellness programming into our mental health supports. And if we want to help m...
Oct 05, 2022•39 min•Ep. 41
Welcome to the July show of Radio Totally Normal Toronto on CJRU 1280 AM and cjru.ca. Belke will be your host for this June 13th, 2022 episode. *Radio Totally Normal Toronto, or RTNT for short, is a voice for community mental health; produced by the members and staff of Progress Place, a mental wellness clubhouse in downtown Toronto.* Today we are going to tune into a group discussion about Mental Health and New Hobbies! Mental health can be impacted by many different things, from life-changing ...
Jul 13, 2022•33 min
Welcome to the March show of Radio Totally Normal Toronto on CJRU 1280 AM and cjru.ca. Belke is your host for this March 9th, 2022 episode number 39. *Radio Totally Normal Toronto, or RTNT for short, is a voice for community mental health; produced by the members and staff of Progress Place, a mental wellness clubhouse in downtown Toronto.* Today we are going to speak on Black Mental Health Week. We’re going to connect with staff and members of Progress Place and the Community HUB to their discu...
Mar 09, 2022•42 min•Ep. 39
Welcome to the December show of Radio Totally Normal Toronto on CJRU 1280 AM and cjru.ca. Mark was the host for this episode of RTNT December 8th, 2021 episode number 38. *Radio Totally Normal Toronto, or RTNT for short, is a voice for community mental health; produced by the members and staff of Progress Place, a mental wellness clubhouse in downtown Toronto.* Today we are going to speak on Mental Health and Morning Routines. First off, we’re going to connect with staff and members of Progress ...
Dec 08, 2021•46 min•Ep. 38
Welcome to the August show of Radio Totally Normal Toronto on CJRU 1280 AM and cjru.ca. The show aired on August 11, 2021. It’s our 37th episode! Radio Totally Normal Toronto, or RTNT for short, provides a voice for community mental health; produced by the members and staff of Progress Place; a psycho-social clubhouse approach to mental health recovery; situated in downtown Toronto. This month's episode is about Mental Health and Building resilience. You will get an opportunity to listen to a di...
Aug 13, 2021•34 min•Ep. 37
Welcome to the 36th episode of Radio Totally Normal Toronto on CJRU 1280 AM and cjru.ca. This month's episode is about Mental Health and Creativity. You will get an opportunity to listen to a discussion over Zoom between members and staff of Progress Place about how having a creative outlet can impact our mood and mental health. Several scientific studies have shown that having a creative outlet can help increase positive emotions and reduce depressive symptoms and anxiety. By no means should an...
Jun 11, 2021•40 min
Welcome to the April show of Radio Totally Normal Toronto on CJRU 1280 AM and cjru.ca. Julie of RTNT was the host for this April 14, 2021 episode number 35. Today we are going to speak on Mental Health and Pets. First off, we’re going to connect with staff and members of Progress Place to listen in on their Round Table discussion on the topic. We recorded the discussion over Zoom as the Clubhouse is not currently open to record in our studio. This episode features perspectives and information th...
Apr 14, 2021•48 min•Ep. 35
Radio Totally Normal Toronto, or RTNT for short, is a voice for community mental health; produced by the members and staff of Progress Place, a mental wellness clubhouse in downtown Toronto. Episode 34 was hosted on February 10th, 2021. This month we sat down with Racquel from Regent Park Communty Centre and Diabetes Education Program and Kaltuma from Weston Mount Dennis at the Community Hub. The episode was recorded using an online platform and all the participants were in their own homes to co...
Feb 10, 2021•48 min•Ep. 34
Happy World Mental Health Day from all of the members, staff and directors of Progress Place! This year's theme for WMHD is all about investing in mental health and access to care. So we decided to produce a very special episode of our podcast, Radio Totally Normal Toronto, that takes a deep and engaging look at the Clubhouse Model, which is, of course, the model that we follow at Progress Place. Join RTNTers Mark, Mairon, Richard and Andrew as they are joined in conversation with Steven, a long...
Oct 10, 2020•45 min
Radio Totally Normal Toronto, or RTNT for short, is a voice for community mental health; produced by the members and staff of Progress Place, a mental wellness clubhouse in downtown Toronto. Episode 32 was hosted by Janice on CJRU 1280AM, Wednesday, August 12, 2020. This month we're talking about Mental Health and Sports. We had an opportunity to interview Michael Landsberg after an event hosted by Progress Place Clubhouse and the Rotary Club Toronto. The first part of the show features this int...
Sep 18, 2020•33 min•Ep. 32
Radio Totally Normal Toronto, or RTNT for short, is a voice for community mental health; produced by the members and staff of Progress Place, a mental wellness clubhouse in downtown Toronto. Episode 31 was hosted on July 8th, 2020. This month we sat down with Norma and Linda from the St. James Town Seniors Program at the Community Corner. The second part of the show features VOXPOPs that we had produced over Zoom! We asked several questions surrounding how members and staff have been coping with...
Jul 08, 2020•30 min•Ep. 31
Radio Totally Normal Toronto, or RTNT for short, is a voice for community mental health; produced by the members and staff of Progress Place, a mental wellness clubhouse in downtown Toronto. Episode 30 was hosted on June 10th, 2020. This month we sat down with Steven Hughes. The episode was recorded using an online platform and all the participants were in their own homes to comply with the social distancing recommendation. On this episode we have an interview with Steven Hughes, a Laughter Yoga...
Jun 11, 2020•39 min•Ep. 30
Radio Totally Normal Toronto, or RTNT for short, is a voice for community mental health; produced by the members and staff of Progress Place, a mental wellness clubhouse in downtown Toronto. Episode 29 was hosted by RTNT’s Donhaila on May 13th, 2020. This month we’re continuing discussing Mental health and supports during self-isolation. The episode was recorded using an online platform and all the participants were in their own homes to comply with the social distancing recommendation. We have ...
May 15, 2020•25 min
Radio Totally Normal Toronto, or RTNT for short, is a voice for community mental health; produced by the members and staff of Progress Place, a mental wellness clubhouse in downtown Toronto. Episode 28 was hosted by RTNT’s Susan on April 8, 2020. This month we’re focusing on Mental health and self-isolation. The episode was recorded using an online platform and all the participants were in their own homes to comply with the social distancing recommendation. We focused the conversation on how we ...
Apr 08, 2020•33 min•Ep. 28
Radio Totally Normal Toronto, or RTNT for short, is a voice for community mental health; produced by the members and staff of Progress Place, a mental wellness clubhouse in downtown Toronto. Episode 27 was hosted by RTNT’s Matthew on March 11, 2020 . This month we’re focusing on music and mental health. It is estimated that 1 in 5 Canadians will suffer from mental illness in their life, and billions are estimated to be lost by employers annually as a result, it is always a pertinent topic. Milen...
Mar 31, 2020•29 min•Ep. 27
Radio Totally Normal Toronto, or RTNT for short, is a voice for community mental health; produced by the members and staff of Progress Place, a mental wellness clubhouse in downtown Toronto. This month we’re talking about Mental Health and Music. In an article; “How Listening to Music Can Have Psychological Benefits”, b Kendra Cherry, the positive effects of music are investigated. The article can be found in verywellmind.com, (updated Dec 10,2019 and medically reviewed By Dr Daniel D Block. We ...
Feb 12, 2020•28 min
Radio Totally Normal Toronto, or RTNT for short, is a voice for community mental health; produced by the members and staff of Progress Place, a mental wellness clubhouse in downtown Toronto. This month we’re talking about Mental Health during Winter. A season when everyone tends to spend more time indoors. For those easily withdrawn and isolated; it’s especially important to keep active in winter. Even though the weather may not be perfect for outdoor and community activities there are ways to b...
Dec 30, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Radio Totally Normal Toronto, or RTNT for short, is a voice for community mental health; produced by the members and staff of Progress Place, a mental wellness clubhouse in downtown Toronto. Episode 24 was hosted by RTNT’s Toby on November 13, 2019. This month we’re focusing on winter activities to stay happy and healthy. It is estimated that 1 in 5 Canadians will suffer from mental illness in their life, and billions are estimated to be lost by employers annually as a result, it is always a per...
Nov 13, 2019•25 min•Ep. 24
Welcome to the October show of Radio Totally Normal Toronto on CJRU 1280 AM and cjru.ca. Camelia was the host for the show on October 9th, 2019. This will be Episode 23! Radio Totally Normal Toronto, or RTNT for short, is a voice for community mental health; produced by the members and staff of Progress Place, a mental health recovery centre in downtown Toronto. This year’s focus for World Mental Health Day is Mental Health ll parts of the world and, in the past few decades, has reached alarming...
Oct 09, 2019•27 min•Ep. 23
