CARPe diem

Mondays & Fridays | 5pm PT/8pm ET

Seizing the day for Canadians as we age.

Host Carmen Ruiz y Laza wants you to seize each day, live well and have fun!

Join Carmen and her guests for weekly discussions on topics and issues that connect with all Canadians as we age. CARPe diem will motivate you to ‘stand up straight and move your buns’ to the beat of new perspectives and useful tips on everything from technology and travel, to fitness and finance, to love and longevity and featuring the best experts in their fields.

“The best way to keep going is to keep going!”.
– CARP President Moses Znaimer

You deserve better health care and financial security. Discover more about CARP, Canada’s leading advocacy association for older Canadians.

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SEASON 3 EPISODES

2021 New Year’s Special
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In the CARPe diem 2021 New Year’s Special, Carmen Ruiz y Laza looks back on the lessons learned in 2021 and returns to places that make our time on Earth extra special and give us hope for the year to come.

2021 Holiday Special
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Carmen Ruiz y Laza is at the Vancouver Christmas Market looking ahead to 2022 in the restaurant and tourism industries with Salima Jiwan, Concierge and Regional Dir. for Les Clefs d’Or Canada and Ian Tostensen, President of the B.C. Restaurant Association.

EPISODE 10: Optimal Health
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Join Carmen Ruiz y Laza and her guests World Record runner BJ McHugh, Dr Bal Pawa of Westcoast Women’s Clinic, barbecuing with Chef Robert Clark, and more…

EPISODE 9: Mental Health
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Stats Canada recently did a survey on Mental Health. One in five Canadians screened positive for symptoms of depression, anxiety or post traumatic stress disorder. Our mental well-being is crucial for living a long and healthy life.

EPISODE 8: Good Medicines
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In this episode, host Carmen Ruiz y Laza looks at Good Medicine, and examines all the things we can do to keep our Zoomer bodies in peak condition.

EPISODE 7: Travel to Spain with Carmen
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In this episode, join host Carmen Ruiz y Laza as she looks back on her pre-Covid travel to Spain.

EPISODE 6: Eating Out, Shopping, and COVID
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On this episode, Carmen and her guests look at how COVID-19 has changed Eating Out and Shopping for us all.

EPISODE 5: Staying Positive
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On this episode, host Carmen Ruiz y Laza explores how to stay positive during COVID. The benefits of music, community, and faith.

EPISODE 4: Travel with Carmen Through Europe
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In this special travel episode, host Carmen Ruiz y Laza looks back on explorations in pre-COVID Turkey and Greece. Stops include Istanbul, Ephesus, and the island of Lemnos.

EPISODE 3: Zoomer Health
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On this episode of CARPe diem, Carmen and her guests talk about Zoomer Health: all the things we can do to stay healthy as we age.

EPISODE 2: Zoomer Lifestyle
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Exercise…Yoga…Sex…. it’s all about being active. Join Carmen Ruiz y Laza as she takes an in-depth look into the Zoomer Lifestyle

EPISODE 1: Eating Healthy
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Carmen Ruiz y Laza and her guests take an informative look at eating healthy in the Season Three premier episode.
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SEASON 2 EPISODES

EPISODE 20: Looking Back – Post-COVID
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COVID-19 has changed the way we work, travel, socilaize and live. How are we doing in this new reality?

EPISODE 19: Looking Back – Pre-COVID
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Health and travel, the two things most affected by Covid-19. We take a look back at how things were.

EPISODE 18: Zoomer Travel
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With travel restrictions in place due to COVID-19, where can we safely go for a vacation?

EPISODE 17: Self Care – Pt. 2
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Self care incorporates the mind, body and spirit. Guests Dr Amani, Dr Pawa, nutritionist Jollia and trainer Alex give us crucial information on healthy living!

EPISODE 16: Self Care – Pt. 1
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How does stress affect the body? We explore how we can strengthen our immunity through knowledge, food and exercise.

EPISODE 15: Food Security
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Global food supply chains are changing. Should the items on your plate be locally produced?

EPISODE 14: Retail – What’s next
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Businesses have adapted so they can keep going – and their customers are adjusting, too.

EPISODE 13: Food & Beverage in the time of COVID-19
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Food and Beverage in the Time of COVID-19. Wine and dine takes on a new meaning.

EPISODE 12: Mental Health in the time of COVID-19
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How do you take care of your mental health in these times? We ask mental health experts and service providers for tips and resources.

EPISODE 11: Community in the time of COVID-19
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They say it takes a village. While COVID-19 keeps us physically apart, you can still stay connected with the people that matter most.

EPISODE 10: Zoomer Health – Heart and Stroke
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Reduce your risk with expert tips on heart and brain health.

EPISODE 9: Zoomer Skin
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Demystify aesthetic medicine and learn the secrets to getting great-looking skin.

EPISODE 8: Healthy Aging – Music & Science
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We all love music, and you can make it part of your healthy aging routine.

EPISODE 7: Zoomer Health – Eggs
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They call it the “perfect protein.” See how eggs make an excellent addition to your Zoomer diet.

EPISODE 6: Destination: Abbotsford, BC
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This British Columbian locale is the perfect getaway for Zoomers with active lives and active tastebuds: rugged hikes, choice wine, and fresh farm-to-table fare.

EPISODE 5: Zoomer Health – Wild B.C. Salmon
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Wild Salmon from the rich estuaries of British Columbia do more than look and taste good – they can do wonders for your health, too.

EPISODE 4: Age is Just a Number
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You can have an exceptional life at every age. Be inspired by some Zoomers that have done it all!