Geetika_Ki_Canadian_Diary

20/05/2025

Personal Support Worker (PSW) Day is celebrated in Ontario on May 19th.
While many of us juggle school drop-offs, work, and daily life, we may not always be there for our loved ones who need care. That’s where our incredible hashtag (PSWs) step in.
Ever wondered what a PSW's day looks like? What kind of support do they need to keep doing this essential work?
I sat down with Vanessa Vargas from PSW to the Rescue in the latest episode of Geetika_ki_Canadian_Diary to talk about all this and more.
It’s a conversation you’ll want to watch till the very end!

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https://youtu.be/fKpCSeW8SXg?si=CbIFQAcQSOg-KD8u

19/05/2025

Personal Support Worker (PSW) Day is celebrated in Ontario on May 19th.
While many of us juggle school drop-offs, work, and daily life, we may not always be there for our loved ones who need care. That’s where our incredible hashtag (PSWs) step in.
Ever wondered what a PSW's day looks like? What kind of support do they need to keep doing this essential work?
I sat down with Vanessa Vargas from PSW to the Rescue in the latest episode of Geetika_ki_Canadian_Diary to talk about all this and more.
It’s a conversation you’ll want to watch till the very end!

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Personal Support Worker (PSW) Day is celebrated in Ontario on May 19th.While many of us juggle school drop-offs, work, and daily life, we may not always be t...

31/03/2025

The newest episode on Geetika_ki_Canadain_Diary, is a conversation with renowned physician-scientist and Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto - Dr. Andrea Furlan.

Her 2 books - '8 Steps To Conquer Chronic Pain' and 'You're Unique & So Is Your Pain' - are a must read to understand the connection between body and mind, the 3 different kinds of pain and their management--and much more. Have a listen!

https://youtu.be/o3HGLOPmrMw?si=i11xK2X-UJJBZ2DE

The newest episode on Geetika_ki_Canadain_Diary, is a conversation with renowned physician-scientist and Professor in the Department of Medicine at the Univ...

14/03/2025

It was in March 2023 (grass peeking through melting snow brings new ideas!) that I launched my podcast. Building on my career in media and communications, 'Geetika ki Canadian Diary' has grown slowly but steadily over time. Thank you to all my guests!

I am the - concept creator, researcher, chase producer, writer, editor, producer, make-up artist, lighting technician, and promotional manager of each story/episode.

This podcast provides stories on important local and issues! Issues like student migration from India, teaching and volunteering in Canada, a day in the life of a , homelessness in , gender bias in helath care, mid-life crisis management, retirement homes and the evolving cultural context, and so much more! There are lots of 'key interest' stories that will be covered in the coming days and months! Stay tuned - and subscribe/like/share - Geetika.ca

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01/03/2025

A must watch episode on Gender Bias In Healthcare

https://youtube.com/?si=O3e9YJK2ShU_B569

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18/02/2025

15/02/2025

'Life After Retirement' and 'Living Your Old Age' - the concept is changing rapidly in India. According to a recent report, India's living housing sector is expected to skyrocket over 300% by 2030. Have South Asian views evolved as well?

In my newest episode I had a conversation about this and more! - with Sonia Ojha, Director of Community Relations at Amica Seniors Lifestyles in Mississauga. Have a listen!

04/01/2025

In recent years, in casual conversations with friends who practice medicine, or doctors in the elevators of hospitals (and I can't help striking up a conversation because I like talking to people!), an issue that keeps coming up is - our medical concepts of most diseases are generally based on understandings of male physiology.
For example - how many of us know that men and women have altogether different symptoms when having a heart attack?
How many girls around the world in most cultures are told - passing out with menstrual pain is normal!? Pain is part of being a woman!?

As a society, we can do better than this, this New Year and moving forward. We can support our girls, listen and provide help.

In our newest episode, I had a conversation with Dr. Saunia Ahmad, Director and Clinical Psychologist at the Toronto Psychology Clinic, about what's going on, and how to be an advocate for yourself, so that you can get the medical support you need.

30/07/2024

An important read. As a Canadian, things that remind me that sometimes struggles of human beings go beyond geographic boundaries and ethnicities and it is never too late to learn about them, become part of the support system and work together for a solution. Thanks for another bold book.

18/05/2024

In our latest episode, I spoke with Toronto-based author, climate advocate and mom, Puneeta Chhitwal-Varma. It was an interesting conversation - her growing up in a family that was always on the move, learning about and eating foods from various parts of India, what can we do here in Canada to make food accessible to those who don’t have enough, and much more. Her new book ‘Good Food, Healthy Planet’ is all about simple steps each one of us can take to cook healthy - and keep our planet and bodies in a happy state. Take a listen!

29/04/2024

"Geetika ki Canadian Diary' was launched in April of 2023!
It's been one year of researching, networking, coordinating, interviewing - and LOTS of learning as a digital creator!
The first 12 stories covered topics that ranged from political and social issues to personal journeys. A big 'thank you' to all the guests - we completed the first 12 months with 12 wonderful people!
If you missed listening to any of these stories - please visit
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25/04/2024

In our latest episode, our guest Michael Braithwaite, CEO of Blue Door - the largest emergency housing provider in York Region - talks about the reasons behind homelessness. Learn how community members can become a part of the solution.