Meet the Authors: Dr. Mike Wahl and Braeden King
Date: Feb 12
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Where: Theatre
Dr. Mike Wahl and Braeden King have travelled across the world to collect health wisdom and stunning photography for their new book, Health Explored: A Journey in Happiness, Healing and Humanity.
Join the authors who will share stories and conversation spanning health, longevity, mindfulness, travel, and wellness.
This is a free event but a ticket is required. Reserve your free ticket online or by calling (709) 757-8090.
About the Authors:
Dr. Mike Wahl is a professor of medicine in the Division of Biomedical Sciences at Memorial University. An avid explorer, Dr. Wahl has journeyed through over 50 countries, harnessing his experiences to become an innovative documentary filmmaker and a prominent speaker, including delivering a notable TEDx talk. Dr. Wahl's work is dedicated to inspiring a contemplative approach to health, encouraging individuals to explore and redefine their perspectives on wellness.
Braeden King is a self-taught photographer, director, and world traveler. His passion for visual arts has led him to collaborate with individuals and organizations worldwide. His work has been featured by Canadian Geographic, Discovery Channel, the United Nations, Lonely Planet, and Parks Canada. He finds joy in capturing unique stories of inspiring individuals and sharing rare moments from parts of the globe only seen by few. Braeden is a professional in the art of creativity.
Presented in partnership with Breakwater Books. Books will be available for sale in The Rooms Giftshop.
Events & Programs
How do place, identity, and art intersect, and what do their points of intersection tell us about this place we call home?
In this talk, Rhea Rollmann will explore the significance of queer and trans art in Atlantic Canada with particular emphasis on the work of Erica Rutherford as well as iterations of queer and trans art in NL. There will be an opportunity for questions after the talk.
Tickets: $12 plus HST. Free for Rooms members. Get your tickets online or by calling 709-757-8090.
About the Presenter:
Rhea Rollmann (she/her) is an award-winning journalist, writer and audio producer based in St. John's, NL, and is the author of A Queer History of Newfoundland (Engen Books, 2023). She is a founding editor of The Independent NL and her journalism has appeared in Briarpatch Magazine, CBC, Xtra Magazine, Chatelaine, PopMatters, Riddle Fence, Macleans and more. Her academic work has been published in the Journal of Gender Studies, Labor Studies Journal, Canadian Woman Studies, Journal of Work and Society, Canadian Theatre Review, Canadian Review of Sociology, Screen Bodies and elsewhere. She also has an extensive background in labour organizing and queer/trans activism, and she is Station Manager at CHMR-FM, a community radio station in St. John's.