<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Well Being HUB]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Well-Being HUB]]></description><link>https://www.wellbeinghub.ca/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:18:14 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.wellbeinghub.ca/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Mental Health Week (May 4-10)]]></title><description><![CDATA[From May 4 to 10, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is championing better mental health through stronger social connections. ]]></description><link>https://www.wellbeinghub.ca/post/mental-health-week-may-4-10</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f9dae2438dc58e2c8bc403</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:56:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7e73ca_334da55804ae4246b7f1c03b5c9bd0f1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lesley Magee</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Wellness Navigator Julia talks Stress Awareness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stress awareness, what is it? Stress Awareness is the idea that what we experience, take in, and allow has effects on all aspects of our lives. This year's stress awareness theme is “Be the change”. Our nervous systems are excellent navigation systems. Stress is our body's natural defense against danger. Our minds take in stimulus, and depending on the part of the brain that the stimulus goes to, our bodies create a hormone to match the apparent risk of the situation to allow our systems to...]]></description><link>https://www.wellbeinghub.ca/post/our-wellness-navigator-julia-talks-stress-awareness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ce77c9f7044e6cf7a89f13</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:06:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7e73ca_dd8e3b1d73204d9d88d1264edbcfc6df~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_290,h_174,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Julia Brown</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Health Day: Together for Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 7 is World Health Day—a global observance that marks the founding of the World Health Organization and draws attention to critical health issues affecting people everywhere.   This year the theme for World Health Day 2026 is  "Global Action for Universal Health Coverage," which focuses on ensuring that people everywhere  can access essential health services without financial hardship. This theme is specifically important as many people still face steep costs or limited services when...]]></description><link>https://www.wellbeinghub.ca/post/world-health-day-together-for-health</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ce6d8cd6854e26a0aa34be</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:31:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7e73ca_f8d51cd9a2204d1e8ef0a2b967bc53e3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Ryan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The HUB Celebrates Social Prescribing Day: Looking Back and Planning Forward​]]></title><description><![CDATA[March 19th, was Social Prescribing Day – an annual global celebration recognizing the positive impact social prescribing has on people's health, well-being, and communities.  What is Social Prescribing? Social prescribing recognizes that health and wellbeing go beyond traditional medical care. It's a holistic approach that connects people to non-medical support in their communities – activities, services, and resources that address the social, practical, and emotional factors affecting their...]]></description><link>https://www.wellbeinghub.ca/post/the-hub-celebrates-social-prescribing-day-looking-back-and-planning-forward</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ce6b296def0df73ca9b1ee</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:12:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7e73ca_0166c232d4ba475ea4bd09446ba5a22f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Ryan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring Equinox]]></title><description><![CDATA[On March 20th, we welcome the beginning of spring! While it's still very possible to feel like winter around this time in Canada, crocuses bloom amidst the melting snow, and outdoor activities feel easier than shoveling. ]]></description><link>https://www.wellbeinghub.ca/post/spring-equinox</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a5b53060298c02e5bfba0d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7e73ca_0b035b5fbb65432a836b97cf656b054d~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_750,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Julia Brown</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring Garden Planning]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the days stretch longer there’s a quiet promise stirring beneath the soil: the start of the gardening season. March marks the perfect time to trade your winter habits for garden plans, a practice that offers more than just the eventual bounty of fresh produce; it’s a powerful tool for mental wellbeing.]]></description><link>https://www.wellbeinghub.ca/post/spring-garden-planning</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a5b6e7f00dba1e6537f72e</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7e73ca_2c85d973e23c4e6f9d02b191115eba13~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_628,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicola Bailey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brain Awareness Week: Your Most Important Organ Deserves Attention]]></title><description><![CDATA[The third week of March is Brain Awareness Week – a global campaign to increase public awareness about the progress and benefits of brain research. It's also a perfect time to think about how we can protect and nurture our own cognitive wellness. Your Brain: A Living, Changing Organ Your brain is constantly changing, forming new connections, and adapting throughout your entire life. This ability, called neuroplasticity, means that the choices you make today can literally reshape your brain...]]></description><link>https://www.wellbeinghub.ca/post/brain-awareness-week-your-most-important-organ-deserves-attention</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a5b5f794843aee687eba22</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7e73ca_245b6c19b9554381995c7e25bbe9dd35~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_511,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Ryan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's Brain Health Day: Protecting Minds, Empowering Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[December 2 is Women's Brain Health Day – a time to recognize that brain health isn't one-size-fits-all, and that women face unique challenges when it comes to cognitive wellness. The numbers tell an important story. Nearly 70% of Alzheimer's patients are women, and women are disproportionately affected by brain-aging diseases. Research shows that 45% of dementia cases could be prevented through healthier lifestyle choices. This means it's possible to have more control over brain health than...]]></description><link>https://www.wellbeinghub.ca/post/women-s-brain-health-day-protecting-minds-empowering-women</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6995d69af7c9a5cfe202b5d3</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:12:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_248aae69aef44ef7a320af986c51c346~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Ryan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eating Disorders Awareness Week  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eating Disorder Awareness Week is from February 1st to 7th and the National Eating Disorder Information Centre’s (NEDIC’s) theme for 2026 is “health doesn’t have a look”.]]></description><link>https://www.wellbeinghub.ca/post/eating-disorders-awareness-week</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6995a6155ccacfd93f58b374</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:44:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7e73ca_9322b6cb76cf48268bd8d9f8922fa4e3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_225,h_184,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lesley Magee</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Random Acts of Kindness Week: Small Gestures, Big Impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[February 14-20 is Random Acts of Kindness Week – a reminder that the simple act of being kind doesn't just help others, it transforms our own mental wellness too.]]></description><link>https://www.wellbeinghub.ca/post/random-acts-of-kindness-week-small-gestures-big-impact</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6995aa834c11d313e8943b8a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:03:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7e73ca_7e38bfa6d8d949ff9bd0ecbee5d75676~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_711,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Ryan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Human Rights Day – December 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you heard the term “the social determinants of health” (SDOH)? It refers to the social, economic, and cultural conditions that impact our health and quality of life throughout our entire lifespans. Some, like our race or ethnicity, language, and our cultural heritage, remain consistent over our lives. Others, like sexual orientation or gender, economic status, home community, ability, age, religion, and educational attainment can shift through our lives.  ]]></description><link>https://www.wellbeinghub.ca/post/human-rights-day-december-10</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6995d82b658df599f4fb6ed9</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7e73ca_488ed54703384de1b32e9474cba58457~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_297,h_170,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lesley Magee</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prioritize Mental Wellness this Holiday Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The holiday season often brings with it a mix of joy, excitement, and—for many—significant stress, loneliness, or anxiety. Navigating family dynamics, financial pressures, and the push to "be happy" can take a serious toll on your mental health.]]></description><link>https://www.wellbeinghub.ca/post/prioritize-mental-wellness-this-holiday-season</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6995d7ebf797687350e5b26f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_07c2b90756e4453c98d6c190a67cddeb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Julia Brown</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association’s National Grief and Bereavement Day – November 18, 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Talking about death is not a norm for us as Canadians. Because of our unfamiliarity with the topic in general, we tend to not know how to integrate loss, making it difficult to process when our lives are touched by it. ]]></description><link>https://www.wellbeinghub.ca/post/canadian-hospice-palliative-care-association-s-national-grief-and-bereavement-day-november-18-202-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a1704b32a596f2a27ba046</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7e73ca_ffe1d740242e4891ba965c662d06ab2b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_225,h_225,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lesley Magee</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Well-Being HUB Building Peer Support Network for Eastern Shore and Musquodoboit Valley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Often, some of the most effective support comes from another person who understands what you're experiencing through their own lived experience. This encourages a genuine connection not always found in traditional, clinical-based settings.]]></description><link>https://www.wellbeinghub.ca/post/well-being-hub-building-peer-support-network-for-eastern-shore-and-musquodoboit-valley</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6995d8eeefa15866f1ef075e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_fe53258478df448499098f8d6fc7dbff~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Ryan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[International Men's Day- It's Okay to Not Be Okay]]></title><description><![CDATA[November 19 is International Men's Day – a time to celebrate the men in our lives and, just as importantly, to have honest conversations about men's mental health. ]]></description><link>https://www.wellbeinghub.ca/post/international-men-s-day-it-s-okay-to-not-be-okay</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6995d899f7c9a5cfe202bcda</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7e73ca_5f436ecd26e846cc844dd1ab845dbb5b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_336,h_150,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Ryan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental Illness Awareness Week ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In support of Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 6th-12th) as the Well-Being HUB's Mental Health and Wellness Navigator, I would like to share a very brief snippet of my own experiences with mental illness. There is still, unfortunately, a lot of work to be done in breaking down stigmas towards mental health and mental illness. ]]></description><link>https://www.wellbeinghub.ca/post/mental-illness-awareness-week</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a16ee7aac6e7cda9161db2</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2025 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7e73ca_debfa7d8a13848fbb4de42f844a6733a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_331,h_152,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Julia Brown</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wellness Navigator Julia Brown shares her personal experience for  Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 6th-12th)]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is still, unfortunately, a lot of work to be done in breaking down stigmas towards mental health and mental illness. ]]></description><link>https://www.wellbeinghub.ca/post/wellness-navigator-julia-brown-shares-her-personal-experience-for-mental-illness-awareness-week-oc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6995d5209910c1b83a6a36c8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:06:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_97aa95ea8ec146c389cc1cb02296170e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Julia Brown</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Healthy Workplace Month: Well-Being Works for Everyone]]></title><description><![CDATA[October 6-12 is Canada's Healthy Workplace Month  – a time to recognize that where we work matters just as much as what we do. Whether you're in an office, working from home, on your feet all day, or balancing multiple roles, your workplace environment affects your mental health, physical well-being, and overall quality of life. Beyond the 9-to-5 A healthy workplace isn't just about ergonomic chairs and lunch breaks. It's about creating spaces where people feel: - Valued for their...]]></description><link>https://www.wellbeinghub.ca/post/canada-s-healthy-workplace-month-well-being-works-for-everyone</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a16f3afa78e209eb8ac021</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7e73ca_15df980b19454fb986f6e12d2434b93c~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Ryan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we stop to observe International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, it’s important to remember the person behind the overdose. Overdoses occur when an overwhelming amount of a substance enters the body and overloads the system. Overdoses can happen from prescription drugs, alcohol, recreational drugs, and even herbal remedies. When overdoses occur, the body is deprived of oxygen which eventually shuts down vital organs like the heart and brain.]]></description><link>https://www.wellbeinghub.ca/post/august-31-is-international-overdose-awareness-day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a16dacb9110b3fca17cdd8</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2025 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7e73ca_76740bacdf7f480096f1c1c4d72ddafe~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_920,h_632,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lesley Magee</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>