Let's Be Well Together

Let’s Be Well Together

Q&A with John Webster (BA ’87, Philosophy)

Arts alumnus and lawyer John Webster (BA ‘87, Philosophy) shares how to live a balanced life, prioritize mental, physical and intellectual health, and be optimistic.

John's message: I wish I knew in my university days what finally dawned on me in my 50s, well into my career. I missed so many opportunities over the decades. I thought of mental health as being free from things like stress and anxiety. I thought of happiness as an intellectual pursuit, transcending my body. I lived in an ivory tower. I now see how important physical health and fitness is to wellness and mental health. I see other important categories of wellness that affect my mental health.

In this Office Hour, John talked about how he came to appreciate different areas of wellness and found a practical way to find balance between them.

John Webster (BA ’87, Philosophy)

Partner at Gowling WLG.
John Webster is an Ontario Lawyer who works at international law firm Gowling WLG, from the Waterloo Region office. He is a commercial litigator with 24 years of experience in complex litigation. John is a strong advocate for personal wellness, and recently launched a weekly podcast (Let’s Be Well Together) and is publishing a book about his journey (Accidentally Well).