Troubleshooting with Henry on YouTube

 

TSwH Series 1: Travel Tips, Tricks & Hacks

Henry is a world traveller who lived the first half of his life in the countryside of northern Ontario, Canada.

We begin the series with tips for travelling. Learn about the important things to consider when you’re planning a trip: how to pack, what to pack, money-saving tips to stay on budget, why kitchens are so important and bathrooms can be a minefield.

As Henry says, “Just because you have Autism or you haven’t travelled anywhere before, it doesn’t mean it’s not possible!”

TSwH Series 1

S1 – Ep 1: Budgeting

This video is about how to create and stay on a budget when you're planning your trip.  There are a lot of things to consider like ticket-buying, accommodations, insurance, food allowance and even fun money too!

S1 – Ep 2: Communication

Communication in a country where you don't speak the native language can be tricky.  Join Henry to learn some great tips to navigate through this challenge, including the five important questions you should learn in the common language of the country you are visiting.  Remember communication is so much more than just spoken language!

S1 – Ep 3: Beds

This video is about choosing accommodations when travelling, focused on beds and getting a good night's sleep.  Henry offers some great tips for navigating this very important part of making sure your trip is even better.

S1 – Ep 4: Bathrooms

This video is all about choosing accommodations when travelling.  This is a big topic; this episode focuses on thinking about bathrooms and why they are important to consider so that your trip will be even better.

S1 – Ep 5: Kitchens

This video is about choosing accommodations when travelling, with a focus on kitchens.  Cooking for yourself is a budget saver, but you want to be on the lookout for details about what may or may not be available in your chosen lodgings!  Watch for some great tips!

 

S1 – Ep 6: Eating Well, pt. 1, Cooking for Yourself

This video is about eating well when you're on your trip.  There are a lot of options and things to consider so I've broken this topic into three parts.  This episode discusses the option of cooking for yourself, a lot of fun and much easier on your budget.

S1 – Ep 7:  Eating Well, pt. 2, Restaurants

Trying different foods is a great part of your travel adventure.  This is a big topic so it's presented in three parts; cooking for yourself, eating in restaurants and street food.  This episode is focused on eating in restaurants when you're travelling.  This can be expensive, so watch for some solid tips to help you save money while still enjoying yourself.

S1 – Ep 8:  Eating Well, pt. 3, Street Food

Trying different foods is a great part of your travel adventure.  This is a big topic so it's presented in three parts; cooking for yourself, eating in restaurants and street food.  This episode is focused on eating street food when you are exploring a city or town.  This can be a great way to discover how local produce is used in new and tasty ways!

S1 – Ep 9:  Packing for your Trip

Deciding what to take on a trip is an important part of the planning process.  Streamlining your packing can be a great help in making the trip more successful.  No one wants to tire themselves out lugging heavy bags full of things you never use!  This episode offers some great tips and tricks on packing light.

S1 – Ep 10:  Laundry on the Road

If you're travelling light with only one carry-on and a backpack when it comes to laundry what do you do?  Lots to consider when you're packing, like maybe don't bring a lot of jeans!  Join Henry for some great tips and tricks on how to manage to keep things clean when you're on the road.

S1 – Ep 11:  Plan B

No matter how well you plan your travel adventure, something will always go wrong, missed flights, changes in accommodation, and unlooked-for challenges!  That's why it can be extremely useful to have a Plan B. Join Henry as he shares some ideas and strategies to navigate those extra adventures when they pop up.

S1 – Ep 12:  Exercise

When you're travelling, your normal routines are set aside for new experiences and adventures.  Making sure that you get some exercise when you're away is very important, and can make a real difference to your energy levels and your enjoyment of your trip.  In this episode, Henry offers some great tips to make sure you're staying fit when you're on the road.

S1 – Ep 13:  Alone Time

Occasionally when you're travelling with other people, there comes a time when you just want to be by yourself, to cool off, to clear your mind or just to enjoy your own company.  This episode focuses on some solid strategies to help you negotiate this.  Remember, your travelling companions may be feeling the exact same way!

S1 – Ep 14:  Different Countries, Different Customs, pt. 1

It's important to remember when travelling that you are a guest in someone else's country.  So, it's up to you to learn the different ways of doing things that are normal for that country.  Observation is essential, and adaptation on your part is key!  Join Henry as he offers some solid examples and solutions to help make your trip even more enjoyable!

S1 – Ep 15:  Different Countries, Different Customs, pt. 2

A big part of any travel adventure is discovering how people live in countries other than your own.  It's important to remember that though the customs may be new to you they are often well-established for the local community.  It's up to you as the guest to observe and to adapt, that way your travel experience will be even more enjoyable!

S1 – Ep 16:  Different Countries, Different Customs, pt. 3

One of the many joys of travelling to different countries is discovering how people live, how their customs may differ from what you are used to.  Join Henry as he concludes this three-part episode with some examples and some tips on how to negotiate the differences.  Remember, you are a guest in someone's country becoming a respectful traveller will definitely help to make your trip more enjoyable!

S1 – Ep 17:  Whether the Weather!

Weather can be unpredictable even if you check the local forecast.  There's nothing worse than being out on an excursion and getting caught in a sudden downpour!  In this episode, Henry offers some sensible and useful tips to help you have a better travel experience whether the weather be fine or whether the weather be not!

S1 – Ep 18:  Sightseeing

One of the best parts about travelling is getting to see things you have only read about or seen in pictures and videos.  Sightseeing is exactly that, finding places you want to see and then seeing them.  Join Henry as he offers some great tips and tricks on how to manage your sightseeing adventures.  The world is full of treasures, so take your time and enjoy the sights.

S1 – Ep 19:  Expect the Unexpected

No matter how well you plan for your trip, something unexpected will always happen, sometimes good, sometimes not so good.  Join Henry as he shares stories from his travel adventures, and remember to keep your eyes open, you never know what wonders you might encounter next!

S1 – Ep 20:  Lessons Learned

For the 20th episode, Henry shares some great lessons learned during his travels for example, why Tourist Trains in city centres are maybe not the best way to see a town!  Join Henry for some great tips and funny observations!

S1 – Bonus Ep – AuSome Conference 2020

In 2020, Autism Canada invited Henry as a speaker for their National Au-Some Conference. Henry decided to offer the background story of how he came to create Troubleshooting with Henry. The channel offers a sensible guide to viewers on a wide-ranging number of topics through the format of problem-example-solution. Whether you have Autism or not, the advice is clear and extremely useful. Life is an adventure, and problem-solving is an incredibly useful skill. Join Henry as he shares some tricky challenges he faced and how he worked through them with grace and humour. Sometimes when one door closes, another door opens, even if you have to make it yourself!

 

TSwH Series 2: The Interviews

Welcome to Series 2 of Troubleshooting with Henry!

This season Henry will be sharing some terrific interviews with some fascinating guests including an MMA fighter, a Poet, an Actor, a Fight Choreographer, a Kindergarten Teacher, a Scientist and a Drama Therapist just to name a few.

Henry asked the same set of 10 questions to each guest, and every answer was different! Proving a valuable point that we are all different and we all have a worthwhile story to share!

Join Henry as he learns some key strategies for joy and success in life in Troubleshooting with Henry: The Interviews.

TSwH - The Interviews - 10 Questions for the Interview Subject

Q 1: When you were a kid, what did you want to do as a grown-up?

Q 2: What is your career now? 

Q 3: What’s the worst job you ever had? And why was it so bad?  

Q 4: Did you go to College or University and if so, what did you study there?

Q 5: What got you interested in the job that you have now?

Q 6: What do you find most challenging about your job?

Q 7: Could you give me an example of a time you had to troubleshoot an issue with your job or your personal life and the solution you came up with?

Q 8: What do you find most rewarding about your career?

Q 9: What do you do for fun?

Q 10: If someone was visiting the city where you live, what would you recommend they see?

 

Troubleshooting with Henry, Series 2: The Interviews

S2: The Interviews - Ep. 1 - Mary Burns

Today's guest is Mary Burns, an accomplished musician, singer, actor and drama therapist.  Join Henry as he discovers that sometimes what you think you want to do for a living and what you end up doing can be very different indeed!  Enjoy the interview. 

 

To learn more about the Centre for the Arts in Human Development or to make a donation, go to www.concordia.ca/cahd

S2: The Interviews - Ep. 2 - Jo Maisonneuve

Join Henry as he interviews professional MMA fighter Jo Maisonneuve.  Jo is entirely focused and dedicated to her sport.  The story she shares of finding her way to MMA through her love of sport, truly highlights what is possible when you find something you love and really go for it!

S2: The Interviews - Ep. 3 - Laurie Koensgen

Join Henry as he speaks with Canadian poet, Laurie Koensgen about her lifelong passion for words, the arts and the beauty that surrounds us all.  Sometimes, we know what we want to pursue in life, and when we stay true to our heart we discover a joy we can share with the world.

 

To learn more about the artists' studio space mentioned in the episode please visit: www.enrichedbreadartists.com

S2 - The Interviews - Ep. 4 - Jonathan Koensgen

Join Henry for a terrific interview with actor Jonathan Koensgen, full of action and adventure, and find out why the kindness of others and being grateful for help are so important in life.  It takes courage to ask for help, no matter the circumstances, and sometimes that is the best thing you can do, for yourself and for others too.

To learn more about the Actors Fund of Canada, or to make a donation, please visit www.afchelps.ca

S2 - The Interviews - Ep. 5 - Maureen Smith

Join Henry as he discovers some of the challenges and the joys of being a Kindergarten Teacher, with this week's guest, Maureen Smith.  Maureen shares why learning is so much more than ABCs.  Exploring the world around you and sparking the creative imagination can lead to a lifelong love of learning.

S2 - The Interviews - Ep. 6 - Matthew Haché

In this episode, Henry welcomes guest Matt "The Hammer" Haché for a truly fascinating interview.  Matthew is a multiple gold medal winner in the martial art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the owner and operator of the Ottawa Academy of Martial Arts.  Through patience, calm energy, dedication and focus, Matthew discovered where he fits into this world, and that by focusing on team instead of self, just maybe he could make it a little bit better than how he found it.

S2 - The Interviews - Ep. 7 - Mary Ellis

This week's guest is Mary Ellis, a Theatre Director and Educator.  Join Henry as he discovers the ups and downs of teaching theatre over Zoom!  And why preparing for a challenge by learning new skills is key to success.

S2 - The Interviews - Ep 8 - Dagan Shaw

Join Henry this week as he welcomes Parkour and Free Running Professional, Dagan Shaw.  How does a person find their dream job?  Through lots of trial and error, sometimes making the flip perfectly and sometimes falling, then getting back up to try again.

S2 - The Interviews - Ep. 9 - Amy Reid

This week's guest is multiple gold medal kickboxing champion, Amy Reid.  Even though Amy's father ran a kickboxing gym when she was a child, Amy never thought of pursuing kickboxing until much later in her life.  Learn what can happen when you learn to listen to your heart.

S2 - The Interviews - Ep 10 - John Koensgen

This week's guest is well-known actor, stage director and stage combat choreographer John Koensgen.  Sometimes when life hands you lemons, you become a fight choreographer!  Learn how different paths can lead you to careers you hadn't even imagined.

S2 - The Interviews - Ep. 11 - Olivia Ellis

This week's guest is Olivia Ellis, a Master's Candidate in the intersectional field of Neuroscience and Music.  Join Henry as he discovers what it takes to become a scientist, hint: it's a lot of hard work, fueled by genuine curiosity and a dedication to discovery.

 

To learn more about the Women in Physics Club that Olivia founded go to https://plasmalpameuottawa.wixcite.com/my-site-3

S2 - The Interviews - Ep 12 - Derek Price

Join Henry for a great talk with independent filmmaker and editor Derek Price.  Sometimes you know what you want to do in life, and sometimes the skills you gather by pursuing your varied interests results in a wonder-filled career.

S2 - The Interviews - Ep 13 - Sarah McVie

Join Henry as he welcomes actor, activist, arts advocate and educator Sarah McVie for a great discussion about what can happen if you keep learning and pay attention.  Sometimes you can get your big break and save the show!  Life is full of wonder and beauty so keep your heart and your eyes open.

 

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