Mental Health Q&A | Brendan Callaghan

On this episode of Human First Podcast (@humanfirst.podcast), Alia is joined by nutritionist and therapist, Brendan Callaghan (@bdlc_cognition_and_wellness), for a second time in a special Q&A episode. Together we talk all things mental health, therapy, resources and tools. Thank you to everyone who sent in these amazing questions!

1. I’ve never been to counsellor before. What can I expect? (2:10)

2. How often should I be going to see a therapist? (5:31)

3. What if I want therapy but have trouble pinpointing/explaining an exact problem/goal? (7:47)

4. There are so many therapists/counsellors. How do you find the right one? (8:42)

5. Why did you both choose to become counsellors? (14:20)

6. What’s your favourite part about being a counsellor? (17:15)

7. Is it not painful talking to people struggling every day? (20:30)

8. How do you see clients back-to-back? (24:12)

9. What happens if you’re having a bad day as a counsellor? (27:35)

10. What kind of homework do you give to clients? What happens if they don’t want to do it? (31:30)

11. I feel guilty about telling my therapist I don’t want to continue sessions. Help? (33:54)

12. How do you meditate? (35:34)

13. How does an impatient person practice mindfulness? (40:18)

14. Is there any problem that cannot be fixed? (41:54)

15. What are your thoughts on medication? (44:04)

16. What are some ways to deal with intrusive thoughts? (46:46)

17. Why can’t I stop my mind from waking me up with bad memories at night? (49:35)

18. Any tips on self-love? (53:05)

19. Pandemic fatigue when working and affecting mental health (56:01)

20. How can I set boundaries with parents while living at home? (58:57)

21. Should married couples go together or separately? (1:02:50)

22 .Can what I eat affect my mental health? How does food contribute to a healthy brain? (1:04:58)