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In this episode we chat with Delview student, Akari Ishige, who is from Tokyo Japan. She\\u2019s one of our International Students and someone we\\u2019ve come to know very well here at Delview with her involvement in everything our school has to offer from her Live At Lunch performances as a singer and pianist to Drama productions including "Urinetown The Musical" which showing now in our Patti Hillman Theatre!

I taught Akari web design and programming at the beginning of the pandemic as she was just trying to get adjusted to life in Canada. It still astounds me how much grit she has to have navigated that difficult time especially having just left her home and family almost 8000 km away in Tokyo to study in a country where she had to make new friends and learn a new language.

The amazing Mr. Yuill joins me as co-host for this episode. Enjoy!

Trigger Warning: This episode contains sensitive content that may be triggering for individuals who have experienced or are currently experiencing mental health challenges. Akari talks about her struggles with an eating disorder and negative thoughts she\\u2019s had about her life. Please take care and prioritize your well-being while listening. For support, reach out to a mental health professional or call the Fraser Health Crisis Line at 1-877-820-7444. They are ready to support you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.