Our first Book Club installment was a discussion of U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy's book " Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World ." We talked about solitude vs loneliness, building connected communities, and our critique of the book, which was minimal. We also announced our next book club book, to be discussed in 5 weeks, which is Edith Eger's " The Gift: 12 Lessons to Save Your Life " #MHBCPBC #Loneliness #Together #VivekMurthy #Solitude #BookClub #...
Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 40
How do you support a family member who is going through mental health challenges? How can you talk with them about it, guide them to help, handle resistance, and support them once they are in treatment? This complex topic took some unpacking, but was more straightforward than Brooke's original question about aliens and time travel. Don't forget the book club starting next week! @TruEarthLaundry #NAMI @Surgeon_General @DrGaborMate #support #family #mentalhealth #therapyhelps #listening Our book c...
Apr 23, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 39
Social Anxiety. Why do we have it, and what can we do about it? What is its relationship to shyness and introversion? After revisiting our first book club (on 4/29/21: Together by Dr. Vivek Murthy ) we dove into the potential roots of social anxiety, how it is related to issues that look similar, and what people can do about it on their own and with a therapist. #socialanxiety #shyness #introversion #together @vivek_murthy #relaxation #mindfulness #trauma #therapy #ACES #evolution #CBT #psychody...
Apr 16, 2021•54 min•Ep. 38
Our favorite pinch-hitter Denis Boyd returns to share his wisdom about grief. Are there really stages of grief? What does healthy and unhealthy grief look like? How can we cope with grief? What helps or hinders the grieving process? All this and more on a jam-packed episode of the #MentalHealthBootCampPodcast ! #Grief #StagesofGrief #deathanddying #Covid19 #KublerRoss #DavidKessler #psychotherapy #lettinggo #numbing Kelly McGonigal - How to Make Stress Your Friend Brene Brown - The Power of Vuln...
Apr 02, 2021•53 min•Ep. 36
What are your go-to book recommendations for clients? Also, what resources were impactful for you during your growth as a clinician? After a spirited discussion of spring foliage in our respective latitudes, we jumped into books. So many books. Maybe we should start a book club? Yes, I mixed up Mark Manson with Marc Maron . My bad. #cherryblossom #jacaranda #amoebaofweeness #selfhelp #bookclub #introvert #empath #10000hours #Bodykeepsthescore #OliverSacks #Addiction #untangled #Borderline #narci...
Mar 26, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 35
Anxiety! Why do we have it, and what can we do about it? Should we avoid, soothe, or face anxiety? When do we know it’s time to seek help? After a brief discussion about lördagsgodis, the Swedish tradition of eating candy on Saturday, we dive into the #1 most common psychological condition. Listen in for a variety of views, approaches, and Brooke's pronunciation of Swedish words. #Anxiety #Stress #Fear #EMDR #Exposure #CBT #Psychodynamic #lördagsgodis #Sabertoothedtiger #trauma #distortions #con...
Mar 19, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 34
What is perfectionism? What causes it and what purpose does it serve? And most importantly, what can we do about it? Jo and Ryan start off alone and are ambushed by Denis Boyd in this lively, imperfect, grace-filled episode. #Perfectionism #Excellence #Grace #Shame #ConditionalLove #CriticalVoice #Insecurity #Anxiety #Psychology #Psychotherapy #CBT #Adler #DenisBoyd Janina Fisher books: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Janina-Fisher/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AJanina+Fisher Denis Boyd website: https://...
Mar 12, 2021•41 min•Ep. 33
What is the mind-body connection? How does it relate to our mental health and overall well being and what is important for people to understand when it comes to this connection? And what is a psychosomatic illness? As we near a year of the pandemic, some exploration of the physical manifestations of stress seems appropriate. Take a deep breath, stretch your muscles, and join us. #mind-body #psychosomatic #somatic #feelings #vanderkolk #butterfliesinthestomach #drinkpop #ambush #psychotherapynetw...
Mar 05, 2021•49 min•Ep. 32
Trigger Warning: this episode includes some examples and descriptions of self-destructive behavior. If this feels unsafe for you, feel free to skip the episode or make sure you have healthy coping mechanisms or supportive people nearby. Self destructive behaviour. What is it? Why do people do it? What can you do to reduce it? Following some Zoom filter fun and a discussion of the pronunciation of "foyer," we dive into the world of self-harm, why some people use it to cope with distressing emotio...
Feb 26, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 31
Why all the focus on happiness in popular media? Is it possible to feel happy more often? How can we do that? What is the downside to all this happiness stuff? After spending a few minutes actually talking about www.mentalhealthbootcamp.com , our product that we never mention, we dive into happiness, a pleasant, misunderstood, and perhaps overvalued component of life. #happiness #mentalhealthbootcamp #emotions #statevstrait #LostConnections #ViktorFrankl #meaning #contentment #joy #seligman #pos...
Feb 19, 2021•52 min•Ep. 30
Communication and connection among friends, family, colleagues, and community members can be strained by strong sentiments. How can we improve communication and connection with someone with different views? Is it possible to change someone’s views? If so, how? Also, we tackle the enduring debate: pineapple on pizza, or not? #conspiracytheory #communication #connection #politics #polarization #pineappleonpizza #JordanPeterson #AuntSally Ryan and Jonathan Haidt: https://www.psychotherapynetworker....
Feb 12, 2021•45 min•Ep. 29
What is obsessive-compulsive disorder? What does it look like, what problems can it produce, and how is it treated? And how is it different from obsessive-compulsive personality disorder? All of these questions and more answered by our esteemed guest, psychologist and OCD specialist Dr. Martin Hsia of the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Center of Southern California. Thank you, Martin, for one of our best ambushes ever! @cbtsocal https://www.instagram.com/cbtsocal/ #OCD #OCPD #ERP #obsession #compu...
Feb 05, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 28
What are personality disorders? How are they different from other mental health diagnoses? Another hot topic ambush from Brooke! Join us as we dive into narcissistic personality disorder and borderline personality disorder and several others to understand what they are, why they develop, and what treatment looks like. #BellLetsTalk #personalitydisorder #NPD #BPD #DBT #Graupel #narcissism #borderline #caseofthethursdays #TheTish On narcissism (Ryan's interview): https://www.psychotherapynetworker...
Jan 29, 2021•51 min•Ep. 27
What's the deal with mentors? What do they do and how can they help you? How do you find one? Have you had experience with or as a mentor? We discuss all things mentoring as well as Vancouver snow days, American politics, and Rotary. #mentor #mentoring #coaching #consulting #supervision #therapy #malcolmgladwell #andersericsson #expertise #bigbrothersbigsisters #rotary Ericcson on expertise: https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Secrets-New-Science-Expertise/dp/1531864880 Outliers by Gladwell:https://www....
Jan 22, 2021•43 min•Ep. 26
Last week we talked about daydreams.... this week let’s talk about the dreams we have night. What are dreams? Can it be helpful to reflect on and interpret dreams? And what can be done to help with nightmares? We each have different perspectives on this one, so polite debate ensues. Send your dream to info@mentalhealthbootcamp.com and we'll do our best to interpret it (anonymously, of course)! #dreams #dreaminterpretation #Freud #Jung #dayresidue #couchto5K...
Jan 15, 2021•52 min•Ep. 25
Daydreaming, zoning out, and dissociation. What are the differences and when is there a cause for concern? In our first #viral episode of 2021 we examine those times when we're not fully present, for better or worse, by choice or not. Of course we mentioned the relationship between trauma and dissociation. We also dip into 2021 fatigue, our shared love of France, and Ryan's boring lectures. #dissociation #trauma #daydream #zoneout #spaceout #PrimalFear #TheMajestic #latin website: www.mentalheal...
Jan 08, 2021•47 min•Ep. 24
Reflection time! Looking back on 2020, what themes did we notice in our clients (both positive and negative)? What were the common challenges? How did clients persevere? How can people move through the next few months? All of this along with New Year's Eve traditions and an exploration of the psyche of Olaf from Frozen. #2020 #Perseverance #Coping #Emotion #Olaf #NewYearsEve Contact: info@mentalhealthbootcamp.com
Dec 30, 2020•46 min•Ep. 23
The MHBCP is thrilled to be ambushed by Dr. Joe Dilley , screen time expert and author of The Game is Playing Your Kid . What is the best way to manage screens with kids? How much should we monitor their online activities? If they're on computers for school, how can we limit their social time? Is internet addiction a real thing? All of these questions and more as we hosted our very first guest. (It really was an ambush, btw. Only Ryan knew about this.) #screentime #teens #tweens #kids #onlineadd...
Dec 18, 2020•51 min•Ep. 22
What is burnout? How can we distinguish it from just being tired or stressed? What can we do about it? Burnout is one of the top mental health issues from 2020, impacting work, family, even physical wellbeing. We also discuss mummering , a practice that may bring a few nightmares to our yuletide. #burnout #stress #exhaustion #mentalhealth #mummering #Newfoundland website: www.mentalhealthbootcamp.com contact: info@mentalhealthbootcamp.com Podcast on Audible Podcast on Apple Podcast on Podbean Po...
Dec 11, 2020•45 min•Ep. 21
Anger! What is it? When is it problematic? What can I do to manage it? Can anger be beneficial? All of this as well as a recap of Ryan's trip to Italy this morning, a review of Vancouver weather, and swapping stories of underage cigar smoking (send yours to Info@mentalhealthbootcamp.com ). The MHBC Podcast is ready to expand, let's spread the word! #anger #rage #timeout #mentalhealth #cigars #Italy #checkinwithyourpile www.mentalhealthbootcamp.com https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthbootcamp/ ...
Dec 04, 2020•44 min•Ep. 20
How are relationships doing in the midst of covid-19? This includes marriages, friendships, and parent/child relationships. Why are some finding things working better while others are at their wits end? And what strategies can help people cope with cabin fever, relational dysfunction, and even domestic abuse? We're thankful to have Dr. Denis Boyd join us today on this American Thanksgiving, and may have launched a new business venture: crackers for American holidays. #thanksgiving #covid-19 #rel...
Nov 27, 2020•43 min•Ep. 19
What makes good therapy? How do you know when it’s time to say goodbye and end therapy? How can you choose a therapist, and what is the ideal ending for therapy? We share our various viewpoints as we don our holiday wear and discuss Chris's contribution to the ugly Christmas sweater phenomenon. Get his new book The Ugly Christmas Sweater Rebellion today! #therapy #termination #uglychristmassweater #goodtherapy How to Find a Therapist: https://lifehacker.com/how-to-select-the-right-therapist-for-...
Nov 20, 2020•45 min•Ep. 18
How important is it to talk about your past when you're dealing with current symptoms? How can you address your history if it feels uncomfortable? What is shame and how can we overcome it? We tackled lots of big topics here today, as well as saying goodbye to Rich Simon, Founder of the Psychotherapy Networker Magazine and Symposium, a man who touched our lives as well as many others in the world of psychotherapy. #shame #EMDR #PsychotherapyNetworker #RichSimon Rich Simon at the Symposium: https:...
Nov 13, 2020•46 min•Ep. 17
When is an unhealthy behavior (behaviour?) considered an addiction? Why do some people become addicted and others not? How can you deal with an addiction? After deciding whether or not to vote Chris off the island, and voting on the correct spelling of "behavior," we tackle this complicated topic in our weekly ambush. #addiction #behaviour #election #dependence #OCD #genetics Gabor Mate on addiction: https://drgabormate.com/blog/ Joe Dilley on game addiction: https://www.amazon.com/Game-Playing-...
Nov 06, 2020•47 min•Ep. 16
Do you avoid? Put things off? Maybe you push tasks aside because you work better under pressure. Are you lazy or fearful when it comes to difficult tasks? Why do we procrastinate and how can we overcome it? This special Halloween episode also introduced us to Dennis Boyd, a wise and experienced psychotherapist and Joanna and Chris's father. #procrastination #fear #perfectionism #5minuterule #pressure #lazy Margaret Wehrenberg on perfectionism: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/depression-m...
Oct 30, 2020•43 min•Ep. 15
Let's talk medication for mental health issues. What are the myths and misconceptions? Is medication helpful or not? What might you expect from a trial of medication? What don't medications provide? This and much more, including a survey of favorite Halloween candy ( Coffee Crisp ?) and a Canada cold weather report. 4 Things Medication Can't Teach You: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-therapy/201306/four-things-medication-cant-teach-you Gabor Mate on Ayahuasca: https://www.psychotherap...
Oct 23, 2020•43 min•Ep. 14
What is emotional sensitivity and why are some people more sensitive than others? When is sensitivity helpful and when does it cause problems? Can we do anything to adjust our level of sensitivity? #sensitive #emotion #regulation #toomuch #numb #grounding #gobble #callous Some relevant links: For the highly sensitive person: https://hsperson.com Regarding Henry: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102768/ Phineas Gage: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phineas_Gage Emotional regulation: https://positiveps...
Oct 16, 2020•41 min•Ep. 13
What is a habit, and what makes it " bad"? How can we draw the line between harmless and harmful habits, and how do we take control of those that are damaging? And while we're asking, what the heck is a "toque" (or tuque?), and did you know that Canadian Thanksgiving is much earlier than US Thanksgiving? #habits #impulse #Adler #smoking #drinking #toque #Thanksgiving Duhigg on habits: https://rb.gy/zsiebf Atomic Habits (not mentioned, but applicable): https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-...
Oct 09, 2020•40 min•Ep. 12
What is attachment theory, and what do early childhood relationships have to do with adult relationships? If we had challenges with bonding as a kid, how can we address this as an adult? These listener questions are addressed today, as well as an overview of the Canadian governmental system and presidential debates in the US. And fashion. Also, we announce our new YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuKgXHRmkAb8i9ZbHOBpWVw Contact us: info@mentalhealthbootcamp.com Attachment theory...
Oct 02, 2020•41 min•Ep. 11
That 2020 feeling: is it depression or existential crisis? Or a little of both? In this episode we do our best to define and distinguish between these painful conditions and discuss how we might address them in therapy. We also mourn (or celebrate?) the demise of the hug and handshake and introduce the bum boop. Tell two friends about the Bootcast! #Covid-19 #depression #existentialcrisis #mentalhealth #bumboop Existential crisis: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-second-noble-truth/20...
Sep 25, 2020•40 min•Ep. 10
