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To each their own playing field

FitSpirit has brought together experts, sports enthusiasts and public personalities to discuss the practice of physical activity among adolescent girls. Getting active on a regular basis is a terrific tool that is known to prevent anxiety and help manage stress.

This podcast series is part of the FitSpirit Well-Being Program, powered by Beneva.

NEW! SEASON 2

Following the success of the first season of its podcast "To each their own playing field", FitSpirit is pleased to announce the release of the second season of this podcast designed specifically  for parents of teens! Public personalities and experts come together to discuss the daily lives of teenage girls, which can sometimes be stressful and full of barriers to physical activity!

To each their own playing field

Our guests discuss a range of topics from body image issues to menstrual hygiene tips while being active, inclusion and teen friendly ways to discover the outdoors. They share their thoughts and knowledge with our host Geneviève Leduc, PhD, expert in physical activity for girls at FitSpirit.

Guests : Kelsey Begg, (coach, Les Chèvres de Montagnes), Lara Emond (founder of Iris + Arlo), Kim Gingras (professional dancer, choreographer and FitSpirit mentor), Jamillah Jean (president and founder of Hike MTL).

Inclusion : faisons la passe à toutes les filles (French only)

Physical activity offers so many benefits! Yet, some people don’t feel welcome in the sports world. Let’s discuss inclusion so that everyone can fully benefit!

Guests : Loounie (culinary creator and communicator), Jamillah Jean (president and founder, Hike MTL), Sylvie Béliveau (director of gender equity in sports, Égale Action).

Quand la puberté change le plan de match (French only)

Girls are three times more likely than boys to quit sports at puberty. We talk with experts, but also with teens, to understand how menstruation, breasts, and other factors can hinder physical activity. More importantly, we share tips to help our teens persevere!

Guests : Dr. Caroline Ouellette (doctor), Lara Emond (founder, Iris + Arlo), Alicia and Julia (FitSpirit participants at Collège Saint-Bernard).

Comprendre les règles du jeu des médias sociaux (French only)

Social media is omnipresent in the lives of teenage girls. Since it’s impossible to eliminate, it’s better to learn how to tame it! Whether sources of comparison or motivation, how can we help our youth navigate safely in this world that presents as many risks as benefits? Guests: Dr. Stéphanie Léonard (psychologist and founder, Bien Avec Mon Corps), Emmanuelle Parent (co-founder and general director, Center for Online Emotional Intelligence), Jessica Barker (host and actress).

Le plein air : explorer ce terrain de jeu (French only)

Outdoor activities are popular! But how can we ensure that our teens reap all the benefits of nature? It’s sometimes easier said than done!

Guests : Dr. Claudel Pétrin-Desrosiers (doctor, president of the Quebec Association of Physicians for the Environment), Emmanuelle Soucy and Élisabeth Beaudoin (coordinators, Chèvres de montagne), Élise Hofer (director, communications and marketing, Fillactive).

SEASON 1

What conditions should we establish to ensure that girls can fulfil their potential, benefit from positive experiences, and be motivated to persevere through physical activity?

With this podcast, FitSpirit offers concrete tips for parents of girls of all ages. From time management to performance stress, and from the intuitive approach to movement and the social aspects of sports, our guests share their thoughts and knowledge with counselor Émilie Duquette and Geneviève Leduc, PhD, specialist in physical activity among children and adolescent girls at FitSpirit.

How to get your teenage girls to love being active

Hosts: Joanne Lawson (Program Director, Champions for Life), Karah Stanworth-Belleville (Project Manager, EquiLibre), Lynsey Billing (Founder of Scream Dance Academy) Amélie Soulard (Mental Trainer and Psychologist), Dominick Gauthier (Olympian and Parent).

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Qui a le temps d’être active? (French only)

How to make physical activity and sport less stressful for families. Hosts: Sylvie Bernier (Olympic champion and speaker), Geneviève O'Gleman (nutritionist and author) and Lysianne Vallée (recreation technician).

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Développer le plaisir d’être active dès la petite enfance (French only)

How to encourage basic motor skill development at an early age and the impact of gender stereotypes on girls' skill development. Speakers: Édith Cochrane (actress), Mariève Blanchet (professor and researcher), Nancy Forest (pedagogy advisor, AQCPE).

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Le sport, ça stresse ou ça fait du bien? (French only)

To better understand and accompany our youth through their journey as young athletes. Speakers : Dominick Gauthier (Olympian and parent), Chloé Dufour-Lapointe (Olympian), Amélie Soulard (mental coach and psychologist).

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Qu’est-ce qui motive les ados à être actives? (French only)

Physical activity as a way to connect with others, learn to know oneself and respect one's body and limits. Speakers: Isabelle Doré (teacher and researcher), Simon Brinck Boucher (physical and health education teacher), Joëlle Bourdeau (choreographer of the Clique dance troupe).

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L’approche intuitive du mouvement : qu’est-ce que c’est? (French only)

Parallels with intuitive eating, adolescent body image and the dangers of toxic messages around physical activity. Speakers: Karine Paiement (Nutritionist and PhD student), Karah Stanworth-Belleville (Project manager, ÉquiLibre), Chloé Rochette (Founder Happy Fitness).

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