Published on
1 March 2024
Updated on
6 July 2026
Who am I? How do I live my life? These are not simple questions, but the Être et Liberté podcast attempts to answer them. Funded by the Fonds de recherche du Québec and produced by the Observatoire sur la santé mentale étudiante en enseignement supérieur (OSMÉES), this podcast—created by and for students—brings together young people aged 18–30, researchers, and public figures from Quebec for discussions on well-being and positive mental health. Concepts such as identity development, authenticity, self-compassion, resilience and meaning in life are addressed, among others.
Some episodes
The Benefits of Nature for Mental Health
In this episode, we explore the links between mental health and contact with nature, explaining how natural environments and outdoor activities can contribute to psychological well-being. The guests also discuss the growing interest in prescribing time in nature as a complementary approach to supporting mental health.
Body image and eating disorders
In this episode, guests participate in a discussion about body image and eating disorders. Topics include body dissatisfaction, the testimony of someone who has lived with an eating disorder, risk factors, triggers, and the influence of society and social media.
Sport, resilience and retirement
In this episode, you will hear from Chloé Lanteigne, a 25-year-old bachelor’s student in social work at the University of Montreal. She discusses her experience as a student-athlete in basketball, the challenges she faced during and after her athletic career, and the strategies she used to overcome them.
Identity construction
In this episode, the guests share how being themselves helps them overcome certain fears and promotes their happiness.
Self-compassion
In this episode, our guests talk in depth about self-compassion, the myths surrounding it, and strategies for developing it.
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