On this episode: Bridget Fauteux, a Nutrition Scientist, comes on to talk about the psychology and science of nutrition, eating, and weight loss. We talk about her journey, fad dieting, health-related misinformation, and disinformation, the mental health impacts of dieting & weight loss, how to lose weight safely, how to navigate social media marketing, and more! Learn more and follow Bridget on Instagram: @ fitnutritioncounselling : https://www.instagram.com/fitnutritioncounselling/ https:/...
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 8 min
On this episode: Michela DiStefano, a Ph.D candidate in Clinical Psychology and Child Psychologist in training, comes on to talk about her work in children's mental health. We talk about her journey and some of her research, how growing up and our family dynamics play a role in our development, the mental health crisis in kids, access to services, what families & parents can do, and more! Learn more and follow Michela on Twitter: @DiStefano_MG: https://twitter.com/DiStefano_MG...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 13 min
On this episode: Sabrina, a Sex Educator, Podcast Host, and in school to become a Sex Therapist comes on to talk about sex, gender dynamics, and sex ed. We talk about why she wants to become a sex therapist, why our society lacks comprehensive sex education, why sex is still so taboo, common misconceptions about sex, differences between men and women and other gender identities, porn, and more! Learn more about Sabrina: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aftersxed Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...
Sep 09, 2022•1 hr 24 min
On this episode: April Haggart, a Trauma Recovery Coach, comes on to share her mental health & trauma story, as well as how a Trauma Recovery Coach can help heal you and your inner child. We talk about her experience trying to heal, exploring and learning about her own trauma, why she decided to become a coach, what a coach actually can do and does not do, the stigma surrounding trauma, ways to heal and more! For more information or to book a free consultation: https://www.blossomingfromwith...
Jun 17, 2022•1 hr 6 min
On this episode: Anushka Kurian, a Political Commentator, Analyst and Strategist, comes on to share everything you need to know about the 2022 Ontario Election on June 2nd, 2022. We talk about our democracy, state of our discourse & the political climate, the importance of voting, the story of this election, the main issues candidates and parties are focusing on, the strategy of each leader and party, challenges they face, the promises & platforms and more! For more politics and analysis...
May 20, 2022•1 hr 20 min
On this episode: Noah Tile, a Psychotherapist, Co-Founder of Resolvve Inc. and Host of the Change Talk podcast, comes on to share his perspective on the intersections of mental health and religion. We talk about some of the experiences he sees in his practice, how the pandemic has affected children psychologically, his study of becoming a Rabbi, how his professional experience relates to his spiritual practice, antisemitism and it's impacts on mental health and more! Find out more about Resolvve...
Apr 29, 2022•1 hr 6 min
On this episode: Angelica Galluzzo, a Mental Health Advocate and Host of The Revolutionized Mind, comes on to share her mental health journey and talk about the impact of her podcast. We talk about when she first noticed she was struggling with her mental health, her lowest point and how she overcame it, the balance between being a high performance athlete and mental health struggles, why she started her podcast, how it's changed her, why she started publicly advocating and more! Find The Revolu...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 4 min
On this episode: Rob Pintwala, Founder of First Session, comes on to share and talk about his mental health platform, First Session. We talk about why he developed this service, how it works, finding the right therapist, the importance of therapy, how you can start the journey of therapy, accessibility and diversity in therapy, his own story and more! Learn more and find the right therapist for you: https://www.firstsession.com/ Follow First Session on Social Media: Instagram: @firstsession Twit...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 3 min
On this episode: BethAnn Pardo, an Advocate for living life with Long Covid, comes on to share her story on her 2 year battle with the complications from the virus. We talk about her life as an ultra-marathoner before her initial diagnosis, contracting the virus and her physical and mental battle with it, how her symptoms never went away, when she realized she might have long covid, her treatment, how it's changed her life, why she started to share her story and more! Learn more about her story ...
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr
5:12 - #10: Summar Bourada | LIR on Endometriosis & Women's Health 16:18 - #9: Amanda Bernardo | LIR on Mental Health & Advocacy 27:35 - #8: Kasia Szyszkowicz | LIR on Stress, your gut & your brain 40:48 - #7: Christie & Alicia | LIR on Nurising During COVID 54:10 - #6: Debra Savoy | LIR on Energy & Mediums 1:04:28 - #5: Kate Punnett | LIR on Flowers & Social Artistry 1:13:24 - #4: Ainsley Kirkpatrick | LIR on Pregnancy & Birth 1:26:54 - #3: Becca | LIR on The Unasham...
Dec 31, 2021•2 hr 7 min
On this episode: Jared Salekin, Host of The Journey with Jared Podcast, comes on to share his mental health story and talk about men's mental health. We talk about when he first discovered he was having challenges with mental health, how stigma prevented him from realizing it, how joining a group for men changed his perspective, how he started to heal, men's mental health, embracing healthy masculinity and more! Listen to The Journey with Jared everywhere you get podcasts! https://open.spotify.c...
Dec 20, 2021•1 hr 6 min
On this episode: Christie Cowan, a Nurse, Blogger and Host of Beyond the Bedpan, comes on to talk about the urgent issues healthcare workers are facing. We talk about how healthcare workers are dealing with the pandemic, the anxiety around the new variant, the mental health challenges and extreme burnout healthcare workers are facing, Bill 124, why so many nurses are leaving the profession, how that will impact the future of healthcare and more! Listen to Beyond the Bedpan everywhere you get pod...
Dec 10, 2021•1 hr 37 min
On this episode: Samantha Baugnon, an Actress and Creative Executive at K Factor Films, comes on to talk about her career and new film she helped produce, Night Night. We talk about her experience as a young woman in the film industry, working at the brand new K Factor Films, their mission to make the industry more inclusive, some of her prior work. We also talk about the film, what went into making it, reception and more! Learn more and watch Night Night: https://www.nightnightmovie.com/ Learn ...
Dec 03, 2021•39 min
On this episode: Barbie Liss, an ANTI Anti~Aging Coach and Advocate & Speaker for Restorative Justice, comes on to talk about her mental health journey and what lead to her new perspective on life. We talk about her daughters assault and how that lead to a restorative justice process with her abuser, how that process changed the outcome for her, her daughter and everyone involved, how it lead to a new perspective on questioning traditional practices and systems, which lead to her transition ...
Nov 26, 2021•1 hr 4 min
On this episode: Laura Oliver, President of the Grindstone Award Foundation, comes on to talk about Grindstone Awards, their mission and women's hockey. We talk about Grindstone and why it was started, girl's minor hockey, the state of women's hockey, the saga between the PHF & PWHPA, getting more sponsors and media to support the game, how we can grow the game and more! Learn more about Grindstone, make a donation or apply for a grant: https://grindstoneaward.com/ Follow Laura & Grindst...
Nov 20, 2021•1 hr
On this episode: John Dickson, a Mental Health Advocate and Blogger at Righting the Shop, comes on to talk about his journey with mental illness and his self-care plan. We talk about his battle with depression and bipolar 2, why & how he developed his self-care plan, why he shared it with the world, how it helps him, how you can put together a plan and more! Learn more and check out the blog:https://rightingtheship.ca/ Read the full Self-Care Plan: https://rightingtheship.ca/my-self-care-pla...
Nov 12, 2021•58 min
On this episode: Riley McEntee, a Trans Activist and Educator, comes on to talk about his story as a Trans person and how we can make the world more inclusive. We talk about his journey of finding himself, his transition, common disinformation surrounding things like puberty blockers, hormone therapy and safety, dating, how important Trans representation is, resources and how we can better educate ourselves and more! Follow Riley on social media: Twitter: @riles_mcentee...
Nov 10, 2021•1 hr 23 min
On this episode: The team at Ladyloud Clothing Company, Emily, Jessica and Shannon, come on to talk about the mission behind their organization and issues women face. We talk about why they started this company to help women, equality, intersectionality, why they want to include men in the feminist conversation, violence against women, dating, creating spaces for ALL women, what we can all do to advance women's movements and more! Learn more and check out the Ladyloud Shop: https://ladyloud.ca/ ...
Nov 05, 2021•1 hr 16 min
On this episode: Lindsay Healey, a PhD Student at C arleton University in Forensic Psychology and Research Coordinator a t the Royal Mental Health Centre in the Forensic Research Unit, comes on to talk about her research in Forensic Psychology and the system behind being Not Criminally Responsible. We talk about what Forensic Psychology is, how someone is found NCR, the myths behind someone with mental illness and NCR, rehabilitation in the criminal justice system, media's sensationalism of the ...
Oct 29, 2021•1 hr 20 min
On this episode: Mikaela Brewer, a Mental Health Advocate, Writer and Author of 'The Sifting Project' comes on to talk about her book and share her mental health story. We talk about the concept and process to developing her story, how writing has helped support her mental health, how mental illness and being a Div 1. Basketball Player intersected, her recovery, some of her mental health research and experience in athletes, her future and more. Learn more about and purchase your copy of 'The Sif...
Oct 22, 2021•1 hr 1 min
On this episode: Devon J Hall, Founder/Creator of Loud Mouth Brown Girl, comes on to share her experiences and story on mental health, trauma and healing. *There is a trigger warning on this episode for S/A*. We talk about how and why she started Loud Mouth Brown Girl, her writing, her experiences of racism, abuse, violence and trauma, how she has healing, cannabis and more. Learn more about Loud Mouth Brown Girl and check out some of her work: https://loudmouthbrowngirl.com/ Instagram: @mbgempi...
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr 21 min
On this episode: Leslie Mott a Grades 4 & 5 Teacher of over 25 years in the Ottawa area, comes on to share her experience on what schools and teaching in a pandemic has been like. We talk about the struggles of kids, parents and teachers, the transition into virtual learning, the safety of schools, learning loss & delay, the mental health of teachers, what the future might look like and more!
Sep 13, 2021•1 hr 12 min
On this episode: Kasia Szyszkowicz, a Mental Health Researcher and PhD candidate at the Integrated Program in Neuroscience at McGill University & Canadian Institutes of Health Research, comes on to share some of her research into how stress and other social factors play a role in overall health, mental health and more. We talk about what she studies, how specific stressors in life impact us in a biological and neurological way based on her research, things she's learned through her time rese...
Aug 06, 2021•1 hr 23 min
On this episode: Dr. Cheryl MacDonald, Assoc. Director, Outreach at the SMU Centre for the Study of Sport & Health and a MA Student at the University of New Brunswick (student-athlete dev), comes on to share some of her research surrounding inclusion in hockey and how it lead to her new path. We talk about her research in LGBTQ+ inclusion in hockey, toxic masculinity, hockey culture, how her work lead to burn out, her resulting transition of her career, her mental health story and more! Foll...
Jul 23, 2021•1 hr 17 min
On this episode: Brandon Peacock, Founder of Hit the Ground Running Canada, comes on to share his traumatic story of being shot and how that lead him to starting an organization to help trauma survivors. We talk about the incident, the physical and mental recovery, how his support system and mindset helped get him through, how running and purpose inspired his path forward, why he decided to create Hit the Ground Running, what he hopes to achieve and more! Learn more about Hit the Ground Running ...
Jul 09, 2021•1 hr 10 min
On this episode: Erica Deutschman, a Canadian Actress and Writer, comes on to talk about her new show on Popternative, 'Cross Rhodes'. We talk about what goes into the main character, Erica Rhodes, the inspiration for the character and the show, her process of writing, storytelling, Canadian television and more! Watch Cross Rhodes on Popternative's YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfO9OO83GmE Follow Erica on Instagram : @ericadeutschman...
Jun 28, 2021•31 min
On this episode: Jim Martin, Creator and Founder of The Unusual Buddha, comes on to talk about the basics of Buddhism and his unique approach to spirituality. We talk about why Buddhism appealed to him and how he got started in the practice, his unique approach to the philosophy, some of the basics to the religion, meditation, how the Buddhist values are applied to a regular life and more! Learn more about The Unusual Buddah : https://theunusualbuddha.com/ Follow them on Social Media : Twitter: ...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 16 min
On this episode: Amanda Bernardo, an Unsinkable Community Champion, Mental Health Speaker & Advocate, and a Writer & Author at Little Voice Books, comes on to share her mental health story. We talk about her struggles with anxiety, diagnosis of endometriosis, efforts to become a mother and the mental health toll it took. We also talk about her work. mental health advocacy, social media and more! Learn more about Amanda : https://amandabernardo.ca/ Follow Amanda on Social Media : Twitter:...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 6 min
On this episode: Dr. Ashley Perkins, a Mental Health Advocate, Co-Founder of We Matter Too Inc., Pharmacist and TEDx Speaker, comes on to talk about her mental health story. We talk about her struggles growing up, her diagnosis of ADHD & Agoraphobia, getting help, becoming an advocate, why she decided to start her own organization and more! Learn more about We Matter Too Inc : https://www.wemattertoo.org/ Follow Ashley on Social Media : Twitter: @BecauseIMatter / @wemattertooinc Instagram: @...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 5 min
On this episode: Summar Bourada, an Advocate and Founder/Owner of Gldn Girl, comes on to talk about her diagnosis, treatment and experience living with endometriosis! We talk about what endo's pain and other symptoms are like, the difficulty of being diagnosed, limited treatment options, how it affects her and other women's lives, why she founded Gldn Girl, the response so far and more! Learn more about Gldn Grl and shop: https://gldngrl.ca/ $5 from every sale is donated. Follow them on Instagra...
May 17, 2021•54 min
