Human First Podcast

Alia Chan and Maddie Skidmore•www.mangomentalhealth.com

It is no secret that life has its challenges, so why don't we talk about it more? On Human First Podcast (@humanfirst.podcast), Alia and Maddie, registered counsellors of Mango Mental Health, will talk about the experiences that connect us - the silly, the difficult, and everything in between. There will be deep chats and funny banter, all while exploring what makes us human, first.

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Test Anxiety, Career Pressure & Redefining Self-Worth | Dr. Wyncel Chan

Today on Human First Podcast (@humanfirst.podcast), Alia is joined by her older sister, Wyncel Chan, MD (@wjoy.fit.corgimama.md). Now practicing as a pediatrician in Indiana, USA, Wyncel reflects back on her medical journey and how the pressure to be successful played a big role in her self-worth. Through numerous tests and examinations, her fear of failure escalated and Wyncel had to work through high test anxiety to finish her schooling. In this episode, Wyncel speaks to us about her expe...

Feb 02, 2021•52 min•Ep. 4

Party Culture, Substances, & A New Appreciation for Life | Brendan Callaghan

Today on Human First Podcast (@humanfirst.podcast), I am joined by therapist and nutritionist, Brendan Callaghan (@bdlc_cognition_and_wellness). Brendan and I had a fun and very insightful conversation about party culture, drugs, alcohol and the effects all of this can have on one’s well-being in the long term. After experiencing major changes in his hormones, liver, and the ability to feel emotions, Brendan shares his own personal journey with drugs and alcohol and how looking inwards allowed h...

Jan 19, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 3

Schizophrenia & Strength through Compassion | Vanessa Boutilier

Today on Human First Podcast (@humanfirst.podcast), Alia is joined by Vanessa Boutilier. At the age of 21, Vanessa experienced a mental disruption that admitted her into the psychiatric ward. Upon her admittance, Vanessa was diagnosed with schizophrenia (now revised to schizoaffective bipolar disorder), a diagnosis that is now very much intertwined into her life. On this episode, Vanessa walks us through her experience with schizophrenia, and how with support, self-love and a strong will to live...

Jan 05, 2021•54 min•Ep. 2

Anorexia & Healing from Post-Abortion Grief | Megan Livesey

Today on Human First Podcast (@humanfirst.podcast), Alia is joined by Megan Livesey. Megan takes us through her mental health journey, beginning with an eating disorder at a young age. Following her struggles with anorexia and an unplanned pregnancy, Megan opens up about her decision to terminate and the grieving process that came after. She shares her honest experience with loss, and how self-love and support from others has allowed her to honour her choice and heal. ...

Dec 22, 2020•54 min•Ep. 1

Welcome to Human First Podcast

It is no secret that life has its challenges, so why don't we talk about it more? On Human First Podcast (@humanfirst.podcast), Alia Chan will talk to inspiring people about their mental health journey in an effort to help increase mental awareness, normalize struggle, and end stigma. With the help of her guests, Alia's intention is to embrace hope and celebrate all parts of the human experience.

Dec 14, 2020•3 min

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