Sickboy Podcast: The Art of Digital Healing
Recently, Common Language DST founder Mike Lang and Level 3 facilitator Kristy Wolfe were guests on the Sickboy podcast on CBC. Kristy had met host Jeremie Saunders at the Children’s Healthcare Canada conference in Vancouver and they got to talking about how much cross over there is between what their podcast and the digital storytelling Common Language facilitators do.
Around the 35 minute mark in the podcast Kristy asked Jeremie what he thought of the digital storytelling session he participated in at the conference. His response resonated with many of the Common Language facilitators. He replied, “It was the moment where it completely transformed the way that I looked at what we do with Sickboy. Not only is what we are doing something that brings us joy, but it is also something that is deeply meaningful for the people that participate in this with us.”
We invite you to have a listen to the episode by clicking the link below, though we caution you may want to have headphones as there is some colourful language.
The Art of Digital Healing: Common Language
In a world where health meets digital narrative, Dr. Mike Lang and Kristy Wolfe turn the mic to the unsung heroes of healthcare: storytelling. This episode dives deep into the heart of healthcare, illuminated by the guiding lights of digital storytelling. Dr. Lang, a filmmaker and health researcher, along with digital storytelling facilitator and photographer Kristy Wolfe, unveil the transformative power of digital storytelling in the realm of health and wellness. Storytelling not only provides therapeutic relief but also fosters meaningful behavior change. From the intimate corridors of personal health journeys to the broader landscape of healthcare practices, the duo discusses the profound impact of digital narratives. This conversation is a testament to the belief that every patient, caregiver, and healthcare provider has a story worth telling—a story that can change minds, heal hearts, and bridge the gaps between us.
“Not only is what we are doing [at Sickboy] something that brings us joy, but it is also something that is deeply meaningful for the people that participate in this with us.”
Did you know Common Language DST has a podcast?
Everyone has a story to tell— and what we do with that story can create lasting impact. Every episode, Leading Through Stories, helps unravel the how and why of digital storytelling with host Kristy Wolfe.
On this podcast, Kristy Wolfe and her guests help navigate some of the complexities of the online storytelling world, from facilitation to self-care as a storyteller to learning how to find your own story.
Digital stories don't need large budgets, film crews and sound stages—they need meaningful moments crafted together to help share your passion and reach your audience.
The podcast explores the power of digital storytelling in partnership with Common Language DST, a leader in digital storytelling facilitation training for health and wellness changemakers.
While Common Language DST is rooted in health and wellness, the lessons from these conversations are cross-industry and get at the heart of the story people want to tell, no matter what the field.
Life is made up of meaningful moments—which ones do you want to share?
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