"Life on Gabriola: Reflections on Health and Well-being," Episodes 7 & 8: "Advice to Our Younger Selves" and "Finding Community"

"I wish I knew then what I know now" goes the old saying," and in part 1 of another double episode of "Life on Gabriola: Reflections on Health and Well-being," various islanders offer some life-lessons to their younger selves.

Then, two recently-arrived Gabriolans, Brian Green and Megan Adam, reflect on "Finding Community," including what drew them to Gabriola, how it's the little things that create connection, and "finding a place that you fit."

Highlights
🌳 Nature Over City Life: The joys of an immersive experience in the outdoors.
🌱 Overcoming Challenges: A personal story is shared about facing a cancer diagnosis at a young age, making a tough decision for a life-saving transplant, and finding unexpected joy in the form of three children after moving to Gabriola.
🏡 Choosing Gabriola: The decision to move to Gabriola was influenced by factors such as community activism, the island's public transit, called "Gertie," and its humanized and interconnected community.
🎶 Community Engagement: Brian and Megan actively engage in community events, music, meditation, and various activities, contributing to the island's vibrant and connected atmosphere.
🌍 Refuge in Diversity: The importance of intergenerational and experiential diversity is highlighted, emphasizing the significance of finding refuge not only in physical spaces but also in people, ideas, and shared experiences.

Life on Gabriola TV is pleased to bring wider notice to this fun, thoughtful series from People for a Healthy Community, which was first released in August. To learn more about PHC's many programs, visit https://www.phcgabriola.org/ or its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/gabriolamediasociety.

Life on Gabriola TV is generously sponsored by:
The Gabriola Arts Council
The Haven, Gabriola Island