Stomp the Stigma: Recent Episodes
Stomp the Stigma
The podcast for those who struggle with mental health issues, anyone that feels alone through their battles, those that have progressed through their demons, the allies that don’t know how to help the ones that need it the most, and everyone that wants to learn more about mental health. Together we explore all aspects of mental health and Stomp the Stigma through education, experiences, stories, resources, and the vulnerable truth.
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Here to Stomp the Stigma today is one of my good friends, Anthony Ruhland. We met in university and have been friends for years! Always aware of each others’ mental health struggles but never fully discussed them in detail, until now!
Today’s episode is part 2, so if you haven’t heard part 1, go back and listen to episode 54!
This week we get to dive into even more of Anthony’s story, his unofficial diagnosis, and his family history of mental health issues. Plus, Anthony shares with us the coping mechanisms that have helped him through the hard days and helped him heal over the years!
If you have more questions or want to reach out to Anthony, you can email him at amaruhland@gmail.com
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Here to Stomp the Stigma today is one of my good friends, Anthony Ruhland. We met in university and have been friends for years! Always aware of each others’ mental health struggles but never fully discussed them in detail, until now!
This is another 2 part episode so tune in again next week for episode 55. This week we dive into Anthony’s experience with intense anxiety, how his childhood and religious upbringing contributed, how he has managed the challenges over the years, and the moment when he learned that it was okay not to be okay.
If you have more questions or want to reach out to Anthony, you can email him at amaruhland@gmail.com
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Here to Stomp the Stigma today is first responder Sachin Latti! He began running for his mental health because of the pandemic restricting his usual fitness activities. This past November he ran 100km to raise funds and awareness for veteran and first responder mental health. This year he plans on running 8 ultra marathons to raise even more, leading to his ultimate goal of running across Canada in 2025! In this week’s episode we talk about why this cause means so much to him, and even more about his own personal mental health journey and what he is doing to improve himself.
This is part 2 of Sachin’s episode, so if you haven’t heard part 1 go back and listen to episode 52!
If you have more questions or want to reach out to Sachin, you can find him on social @sach.in.motion
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Here to Stomp the Stigma today is first responder Sachin Latti! He began running for his mental health because of the pandemic restricting his usual fitness activities. This past November he ran 100km to raise funds and awareness for veteran and first responder mental health. This year he plans on running 8 ultra marathons to raise even more, leading to his ultimate goal of running across Canada in 2025! In this week’s episode we talk about why this cause means so much to him, how he got into running, and a bit about his own personal mental health journey.
This is another great 2 part episode, so tune in again next week to hear more of Sachin’s story and journey so far!
If you have more questions or want to reach out to Sachin, you can find him on social @sach.in.motion
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Here to Stomp the Stigma today is Paul Harman, Director and CEO of The Rolling Barrage 2022. The Rolling Barrage is an annual cross Canada motorcycle rally in support of veterans and first responders living with the effects of trauma and PTSD. Paul shares with us this week everything you need to know about the ride - how to join, what it’s all about, how to donate, and how he got involved in the first place. Plus we get into a little bit of the stigmas around PTSD itself, and mental health in first responders.
The ride will begin in Halifax, NS on August 1, 2022 and reach the west coast of Canada on August 20. If you have more questions, want to reach out to The Rolling Barrage, want to donate, or want more information, please visit www.therollingbarrage.com
You can also find @therollingbarrage on all social media platforms, or drop them an email at therollingbarrage@gmail.com
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Stomp the Stigma turns one! I still can’t believe it has been a whole year already! 50 episodes down and so many more to go!
I want to thank everyone for all the love and support over the past year. Thank you to everyone that has tuned in to listen, thank you to all my guests for sharing their stories and vulnerabilities with me, and thank you to everyone that has pushed me to keep going and never stopped believing in my dream. I could not have done this without you all! Thank you!
To celebrate one year, I asked on Instagram for you to submit questions so that I could be on the other side for once! So this episode is a Q&A for you guys, all about the podcast and the past year! I hope you guys enjoy it. We will be back to our regular interviews next episode!
If you want to reach out to me, have questions, or just want to chat, feel free to contact me on social @stompthestigmayyc or email me at stompthestigmayyc@gmail.com
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Happy New Year everyone! I hope you all have a fantastic 2022 full of love, happiness, healing, and growth!
Today I am taking another episode for my own verbal journal entry. So much has happened over the last month or so, and I haven’t had a chance to fully process or express it all. So this is my way of handling it, and my healing process. Even though this is my own podcast, I want to thank you for allowing me this space to share with you. Thank you for making this past year so incredible, and thank you for all the love and support, and this amazing community. You guys are the best!
If you want to reach out to me, have questions, or just want to chat, feel free to contact me on social @stompthestigmayyc or email me at stompthestigmayyc@gmail.com
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Here to Stomp the Stigma today is first responder Darien D’Orsay! He is a firefighter, a member of the Alberta Sheriff department, Canadian ski patrol, military, AND search & rescue. In this week’s episode I got to hear all about a crippling phobia and anxiety that controlled Darien’s life for many years. Hear how he managed to work through it, and now faces his phobia head on every week in his line of work. We also got into a little bit of the stigmas surrounding first responders and mental health.
If you have more questions or want to reach out to Darien, you can email him at dariendorsay@gmail.com
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Here to Stomp the Stigma today is Kim Toller. Last week I had her sister, Joanne, on to talk about the trauma and healing journey after losing her daughter. This week I got to talk to Kim about the same thing - the trauma and healing journey after losing her niece.
Even though the two experienced the loss of the same loved one, their healing journeys, mental health, and coping process were very different. In this episode we get to talk about Kim’s anxiety, how it changed after experiencing Taylor’s death, and the stigma around how you “should” react to death.
Stomp the Stigma is focused on the mental health aspect but if you would like to hear more about the case you can check it out on Kim’s true crime podcast, A Million Other Choices.
If you have more questions or would like to reach out to Kim, you can contact her at amillionotherchoices@outlook.com or @amillionotherchoices on social.
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Here to Stomp the Stigma today is Joanne Toller. Just about 3 ½ years ago her daughter, Taylor Toller, was murdered by Taylor’s boyfriend at the time, who later also killed his own parents. This episode dives into Joanne’s grief, trauma, and healing journey following the loss of her daughter. As a former addict herself, Joanne understands how a drug induced psychosis could lead to these tragic events, and has even forgiven her daughter’s killer. She also started the Taylor Toller Memorial Fund in Taylor’s honor, to raise money for mental health, addiction, and family violence.
Stomp the Stigma is focused on the mental health aspect but if you would like to hear more about the case you can check it out on Joanne’s sister’s true crime podcast, A Million Other Choices.
For more information or to donate you can visit taylortollerfund.org
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Here to Stomp the Stigma again today is Tad Milmine, a Calgary police officer and the founder of Bullying Ends Here! If you didn’t get to hear what Bullying Ends Here is all about, go back and listen to episode 44! This week Tad is back to share his own personal story, his mental health journey, childhood trauma, bullying experiences, coping mechanisms, and the stigma surrounding medication.
If you have more questions,want to reach out to Tad, or want to support Bullying Ends Here, you can contact him on social @bullyingendshere or visit bullyingendshere.ca
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Here to Stomp the Stigma today is Tad Milmine, a Calgary police officer and the founder of Bullying Ends Here! Touched by a tragic story on the news many years ago about a teenage boy who took his own life because of severe bullying, Tad knew he had to do something. He has created a presentation to eradicate all forms of bullying, and has spoken to over a million people so far. In this episode I will let Tad explain what his charity is all about and how you can help.
Tune in again next week as I get to talk to Tad about his own personal mental health journey as well!
If you have more questions,want to reach out to Tad, or want to support Bullying Ends Here, you can contact him on social @bullyingendshere or visit bullyingendshere.ca
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Here to Stomp the Stigma today is Brit from Humble High YYC! Just like me, she battles with BPD every single day so it was such a refreshing conversation to share and compare our experiences. We got to talk all about the BPD characteristics that we each experience, as well as the coping mechanisms we use to get through it. Brit uses art therapy and even sells her art on her Instagram page!
If you have more questions,want to reach out to Brit, or want to purchase some art, you can contact her on Instagram @humblehighyyc
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Today’s episode is dedicated to all military personnel, those fighting on the front lines, and all the veterans who have lost their lives fighting for our country. Thank you.
Here to Stomp the Stigma today is Grant from Honey Badger Alliance! He served in the military, toured in Afghanistan, and is now employed in corrections. In today’s episode we got to talk about his experience in the military and how it affected his mental health, as well as the thankless job that is corrections. Grant started the Honey Badger Alliance to help others through their mental health battles. He has so much knowledge to share, I hope you take away something new from this episode. I can’t wait to have Grant back for another one!
If you have more questions or want to reach out to Grant, you can contact him on social @honeybadgeralliance, or at gobadger.co
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Here to Stomp the Stigma again today is Daniela, the voice behind The Often Unseen. A little over 3 years ago, her husband was held hostage by a group of inmates at the jail he was working at. In today’s episode Daniela shares her journey with hypervigilance and micromanaging following the event, as well as how her marriage and home life changed. She has finally started to acknowledge and care for the trauma she experienced herself, and shares with us her blog and self care routine.
This is a very special 2 part segment once again. Tune in to episode 40 for part 1!
If you have more questions or want to reach out to Daniela you can contact her on social @theoftenunseen or visit theoftenunseen.com
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Here to Stomp the Stigma today is Daniela, the voice behind The Often Unseen. A little over 3 years ago, her husband was held hostage by a group of inmates at the jail he was working at. She shares with us today the events that unfolded that day, and the days following the incident. We get to talk about supporting her husband through his battle with PTSD, as well as how she has handled her own trauma surrounding the event. One message Daniela wants you to remember is that your trauma is valid and you can never compare your story to anyone else’s.
This is a very special part 1 of 2 once again. Tune in again next week to hear more of Daniela and her family’s journey so far.
If you have more questions or want to reach out to Daniela you can contact her on social @theoftenunseen or visit theoftenunseen.com
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Here to Stomp the Stigma again today is Jennifer Kelly! This episode is part 2 of my conversation with Jennifer so be sure to check out episode 38 if you haven’t already!
Switching gears this week, this episode is all about her journey with ADHD! I connected and resonated with her story so much, this conversation was so incredible. We got to talk about what ADHD looks like in adults, since it is so different from what you typically see in children. Plus we get into her coping mechanisms to handle the bad days, and how those have changed for her over time.
If you have more questions or want to reach out to Jennifer you can contact her on social @the_jennifermarie.
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Here to Stomp the Stigma today is Jennifer Kelly. She has been extremely open about her battles on her Instagram page, and she is here to give us a little peak into her life today!
In this week’s episode we get to talk about Jennifer’s struggle for self love and self acceptance, struggles to be okay with her body, domestic abuse, her journey with PCOS, and how she has learned to love herself, choosing health and happiness over weight.
This is part 1 of 2 once again. Tune in again next week as we switch gears and dig into her journey with ADHD.
If you have more questions or want to reach out to Jennifer you can contact her on social @the_jennifermarie.
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Here to Stomp the Stigma today is local radio personality JD Lewis! You can catch him on air on the CJAY92 morning show every Monday to Friday from 5 to 10am!
This is part 2 of my conversation with JD; you can check out part 1 in episode 36. In today’s episode we talk about never being diagnosed, trying various different medications, and the coping mechanisms that have helped him through the years, as well as how they have changed as he has also changed. Plus we get to talk about the semicolon project, how covid has affected his mental health, and a couple of the stigmas that bother him the most. I hope you guys love this episode as much as I do!
If you have more questions or want to reach out to JD you can contact him on social @jdfromcjay.
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Here to Stomp the Stigma today is local radio personality JD Lewis! You might know him from the morning show on CJAY92. Catch him on air weekdays from 5-10am!
This is part 1 of a 2 part conversation with JD. In this episode JD shares his journey with anxiety and depression. We got to talk a little bit about the nature vs nurture debate, what it was like growing up with his challenges, the coping mechanisms and support system that have helped him through the years, and coming to terms with the fact that anxiety will always be a part of his life. Tune in next week for part 2 as we dive even further into JD’s experience.
If you have more questions or want to reach out to JD you can contact him on social @jdfromcjay.
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Here to Stomp the Stigma today is Chris Proctor!
Chris had his first panic attack in his early thirties, well into his adult life, and has battled with anxiety and panic attacks ever since! He shares with us his journey, what he thinks led up to that pivotal day, his triggers, how his life has changed, and the coping mechanisms that have helped him along the way.
If you have more questions or want to reach out to Chris you can contact him on Instagram @chris_k_proctor.
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Here to Stomp the Stigma today is Chad Kennedy, founder of Sea to Sea for PTSD!
Chad will be walking across Canada, from sea to sea, to raise money and awareness for PTSD beginning in April of 2022. This week he is walking the Alberta leg as a practice run, so he is walking across the province as you are listening to this episode!
In this episode we got to explore Chad’s personal experiences with PTSD, how it affects his everyday life, and how he manages his mental health. We also got to talk a bit about the stigmas and misconceptions surrounding first responders, PTSD, and around men opening up about their struggles.
For more information, to donate, show your support, follow along, or to reach out to Chad, you can find him on social @seatoseaforptsd, find Chad Kennedy on LinkedIn, or visit seatoseaforptsd.ca
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Today’s episode is a little bit different! I have had a rough couple weeks mentally and was in desperate need of a journal session, so this week’s episode is a verbal journal entry from me!
Please note, this is not a cry for help, just a place for me to express everything in a safe and healthy way. I love sharing your stories and experiences, and this is a chance for me to share a part of mine.
Thank you for all your support so far, this podcast and getting to connect with all of you means the world to me!
We will be back with a brand new interview again next week, stay tuned!
If you have questions or want to reach out, you can contact me on social @stompthestigmayyc, or you can email me at stompthestigmayyc@gmail.com
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Here to Stomp the Stigma today is music therapist Fleur Hughes (MMT,MTA, MT-BC)!
Fleur completed her Master's in Music Therapy degree at the University of West England in 2015. Since then she has worked with populations across the lifespan.
She is passionate about how music therapy can help improve overall mental, physical and emotional wellness. Fleur finds joy in supporting individuals through their wellness goals and has seen how music therapy can foster change and growth through a variety of music based interventions.
Her therapeutic approach is person-centred and rooted in a humanistic perspective, and she facilitates and supports individuals at every stage of therapeutic journey.
Fleur also serves as the Ethics Director for the Music Therapy Association of Alberta (MTAA)
In this episode we get to talk all about her career as a music therapist, now offering services out of Supporting Wellness, as well as a little bit about her experience in the British army.
For more information on the services that Supporting Wellness provides please visit:
http://www.supportingwellness.com/
If you have more questions or would like to reach out, you can email Fleur at:
fleur@supportingwellness.com
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Here to Stomp the Stigma today is anonymous Instagram writer She’s Got Quiet BPD! I have not met many people who struggle in the same way I do so I was super excited to chat with her all about Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)! She shares her experiences with quiet BPD as well as complex PTSD, the stigmas that bother her, and her coping mechanisms. We also share and compare our experiences with BPD and give a little insight into the life of someone who struggles with BPD.
If you have more questions or would like to reach out, you can contact her on social @shesgotquietbpd
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Here to Stomp the Stigma today is Jon Archambault from Wired Differently. This is the final part of a special 3 part series because we had so much to talk about! If you haven’t heard parts 1 and 2, go back and listen to those first!
In this episode we talk about how the labels associated with Jon’s injuries have affected his life, and how his experiences in the military and the police service have affected his views of the world. We get into a little bit of his compassion fatigue, a peak into life as a first responder, as well as his advice for others who are struggling. Lastly, we finally get to talk about his book - Operation: Wired Differently, his business - Wired Differently, and how he incorporates other veterans into his projects as much as possible. I know you all will love this episode as much as I do!
If you have more questions or would like to reach out, you can contact Jon here:
Social: @wireddifferently.co
Web: wireddifferently.co
A portion of all sales are donated to veteran support programs in Canada.
You can also check out Jon’s book - Operation: Wired Differently. Available on Amazon and through his website (above).
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Here to Stomp the Stigma today is Jon Archambault from Wired Differently. This is part 2 of a special 3 part series because we had so much to talk about!
In this episode we talk about the compounding trauma he has experienced, the recent recognition of PTSD in first responders, and the stigma that comes with the visible and invisible injuries resulting from serving our country. We also get into how this has all affected his home life, and his ability to complete seemingly simple everyday tasks. Tune in next week as we explore his story even more, and touch on his book and business!
If you have more questions or would like to reach out, you can contact Jon here:
Social: @wireddifferently.co
Web: wireddifferently.co
A portion of all sales are donated to veteran support programs in Canada.
You can also check out Jon’s book - Operation: Wired Differently. Available on Amazon and through his website (above).
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Here to Stomp the Stigma today is Jon Archambault from Wired Differently. This is part 1 of a special 3 part series because we had so much to talk about!
In this episode Jon briefly describes his experience in the military, his years as a police officer, and his reintegration back into society as a civilian. He shares a little bit about his mental health struggles including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and finding himself after leaving a world where his individual identity was non-existent. Tune in next week as we dive deeper into his story and his journey!
If you have more questions or would like to reach out, you can contact Jon here:
Social: @wireddifferently.co
Web: wireddifferently.co
A portion of all sales are donated to veteran support programs in Canada.
You can also check out Jon’s book - Operation: Wired Differently. Available on Amazon and through his website (above).
New episodes every Thursday on Spotify, Google, Apple, iHeartRadio & YouTube.
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Share your story, speak your truth, and together we can Stomp the Stigma!
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Here to Stomp the Stigma today I have 2 guests: Mel and Rakesh! Mel shares her mental health journey, through physical and verbal abuse, her relationship with her family, and how she put the past behind her. She brought along her friend and mentor, Rakesh, who is an online life coach, and he also shares his own mental health experiences. We also dig a little bit into different cultural experiences surrounding mental health, and how you can support someone in need.
If you have more questions or would like to reach out, you can contact them here:
Mel on social @foodnsomefitness
Rakesh on social @vashistarakesh or visit vashistaslifecoaching.com
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Here to Stomp the Stigma with me again this week is Alisha from World of Wellness! In today’s episode we talk about learning how to love every aspect of yourself, how a diagnosis can be a huge relief but can also be used as a crutch, her experience finding the right therapist, and what you need to know about her wellness page!
If you have more questions or would like to reach out, you can contact Alisha on social @_worldofwellness_ or email at anotherwellnesspage@gmail.com
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Here to Stomp the Stigma today is Alisha from World of Wellness! Another fantastic conversation that just couldn’t be cut down so it is split into two episodes! This week we talk about her journey with anxiety and depression, how she faces and manages her own struggles while also running a wellness page, and what her ongoing healing process has looked like and how it has changed along the way. Tune in next week to hear the rest of her story!
If you have more questions or would like to reach out, you can contact Alisha on social @_worldofwellness_
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Here to Stomp the Stigma today is Registered Provisional Psychologist Brittney Giacchetta! She currently works out of the Serenity Now Wellness Centre here in Calgary and is here to share a bit about her work, as well as her own experiences with anxiety, depression, and panic disorder. Brittney also runs a mental health page on Instagram called Silver Lining Therapy, where you can find anything and everything mental health related!
If you have more questions or would like to reach out, you can contact Brittney here:
Serenitynowwellness.ca
Social: @silverliningtherapy
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Here to Stomp the Stigma today is Laura Hudson. She is here to share her journey through bullying, eating disorders, skin picking disorder, depression, and more! We talk about how she has moved through and defied the labels that come with all of these mental health concerns, as well as how it all led to the creation of her very own podcast: How to be Okay (So that everything else doesn’t have to be).
If you have more questions or would like to reach out, you can contact Laura on social @howtobeokay_podcast or through email at laura@howtobeokay.ca
Check out her website www.howtobeokay.ca, and listen to the podcast on all major podcast plaforms!
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Today’s episode is part 2 of my incredible conversation with Christie Melhorn. If you haven’t heard part 1, go back and check out episode 21! This week we continue to talk all about Christie’s experiences with eating disorders, depression, and her penultimate breakdown and hospitalization. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!
If you have more questions or would like to reach out, you can contact Christie on social @christiemelhorn
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Here to Stomp the Stigma today is my friend Christie Melhorn. She is here to share her story and her experience with bullying, eating disorders, body image issues, clinical insomnia, major depressive disorder, and so much more. We had such a great conversation, we had to split it into 2! Tune in again next week to hear part 2!
If you have more questions or would like to reach out, you can contact Christie on social @christiemelhorn
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Today’s episode is part 2 of my incredible conversation with Jesse Dollimont, from JB Music Therapy. If you haven’t heard part 1, go back and check out episode 19! This week we continue to talk all about music therapy, as well as address some of the stigmas surrounding mental health that need to be stomped!
If you have more questions or would like to reach out, you can contact JB Music Therapy here:
www.jbmusictherapy.com
Social: @jbmusictherapy
For more information on Music Therapy in general, here are a few resources:
Canadian Association for Music Therapists www.musictherapy.ca
World Federation of Music Therapy https://wfmt.info/
Music Heals www.musicheals.ca
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Here to Stomp the Stigma today is Communications Director and Certified Music Therapist, Jesse Dollimont, from JB Music Therapy. This week we talk all about music therapy - what it is, how it can be helpful, and the stigmas around it! Today’s episode is part 1 of 2; tune in again next week to hear the rest of our conversation and to learn even more!
If you have more questions or would like to reach out, you can contact JB Music Therapy here:
www.jbmusictherapy.com
Social: @jbmusictherapy
For more information on Music Therapy in general, here are a few resources:
Canadian Association for Music Therapists www.musictherapy.ca
World Federation of Music Therapy https://wfmt.info/
Music Heals www.musicheals.ca
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This week I am joined by Ashley Blythe, a case manager for the Phoenix HOMES Program in Regina, SK. She works to help those who are the hardest to house get back on their feet and reintegrate back into society. Ashley is here to talk about homelessness and mental health, as well as her own personal experiences with anxiety.
If you have more questions for Ashley or would like to reach out, you can email her at ablythe@phoenixregina.com
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Here to Stomp the Stigma today is local radio personality Josie Balka. She is here to share her story around anxiety, how it has affected her everyday life, and how her experience has changed throughout her healing journey. She brings us her tips and tricks for self care and managing the low days, especially working in a career that requires a happy and upbeat personality so often.
If you have more questions for Josie or would like to reach out, you can contact her on Instagram @josiebalka
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Here to Stomp the Stigma today is owner and director of Assured Psychology, Daniel McMillan. This week we talk all things mental health when it comes to relationships - whether that is a friendship or a partner! From knowing when a couple should consult therapy, to what you can expect from a therapy session, to learning how to effectively communicate within your relationship.
If you have more questions or would like to reach out, you can contact Daniel’s practice here:
www.assuredpsychology.com
www.calgarycouples.com
Social: @assuredpsychology or @calgary_couples
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Here to Stomp the Stigma for part 2 of her episode is former pharmacist turned life coach and mental fitness trainer Holly McCorriston! This week we continue our conversation on mental health issues, mental fitness, and how we can learn to think about them in a whole new way.
If you have more questions for Holly or would like to reach out, you can contact her here:
www.hollymccorriston.com
Social: @holly.mccorriston
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Here to Stomp the Stigma today is former pharmacist turned life coach and mental fitness trainer Holly McCorriston! This week she shares her perspective on mental health issues and how we can learn to think about them in a whole new way. Tune in again next week for part 2!
If you have more questions for Holly or would like to reach out, you can contact her here:
www.hollymccorriston.com
Social: @holly.mccorriston
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Here to Stomp the Stigma today is registered social worker Shelly Qualtieri. Specializing in suicide, self harm, and depression, Shelly brings to the podcast this week her experience and expertise surrounding mental health and the support of a loved one. She also hosts her own podcast, Your Fiercely Fabulous Life, which features women from diverse backgrounds who talk about how they tackle this crazy journey called life!
If you have more questions for Shelly or would like to reach out, you can contact her here:
www.shellyqualtieri.ca
Social: @shellyqualtieri
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Here to Stomp the Stigma today is Kylee Roman. She is an on air personality with Virgin Radio, here to share her journey through an eating disorder and anxiety. Kylee offers some insight into how she takes care of her own mental health in an industry that often requires an upbeat and outgoing state of mind, regardless of your personal situation.
If you have more questions for Kylee or would like to reach out, you can contact her on Instagram @therealkyleeroman
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Here to Stomp the Stigma today is Paige Abbott from Sana Psychological. She is a registered psychologist in the province of Alberta and is here to share her expertise on addiction, self care, and offers some tips and tricks to take care of your mental health through the Covid-19 pandemic.
For more information, or to reach out to Paige, you can contact her via:
www.sanapsychological.com
@sana_psyc
YouTube channel: Go Grow Yourself
Email: sanapsyc@gmail.com
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Throughout the entire process of creating this podcast, interviewing and listening to other people’s stories, I have learned so much about my own past and my own experiences. Today I dive into more of my own journey as well as answer some of my favorite questions that I like to ask my guests!
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Here to help me Stomp the Stigma again today is Max Hall. If you haven’t listened to Part 1, go back and listen to that episode to hear Max’s story before Part 2. For Part 2 of his interview we dive into more of the stigmas surrounding mental health and Max’s healing journey.
If you have more questions or want to reach out, you can contact Max on social @maxhallfitness
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Here to help me Stomp the Stigma today is Max Hall. For Part 1 of his interview Max shares his whole story, including his experiences with anxiety, depression, and relationship trauma. Stay tuned next week for Part 2 as we dive into more of the stigmas surrounding mental health and Max’s healing journey.
If you have more questions or want to reach out, you can contact Max on social @maxhallfitness
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Here to help me Stomp the Stigma today is Ricardo Menjivar. He brings to the podcast this week a male point of view, as well as the perspective of a nurse working on the frontlines during the pandemic. We dive into his own mental health struggles and how his past and line of work affect his own healing journey.
If you have more questions or want to reach out, you can contact Ricardo on social @ricardomenjivar_29
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Here to Stomp the Stigma today is Colin Richardson. He is the founder of Beat the Burn, a non-profit initiative dedicated to fighting burnout in frontline workers. We explore the causes and effects of burnout, as well as what everyone can do to help those in need during these difficult times.
To donate, for more information, or to reach out to Colin, you can contact Beat the Burn here:
www.letsbeattheburn.com
@beattheburn
Email colin@letsbeattheburn.com
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Here to Stomp the Stigma today is Mary Wilson. She brings to the podcast a parent’s perspective on how to handle and help with a loved one’s mental health battles, and how she has balanced caring for her daughter with taking care of herself.
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Here to Stomp the Stigma today is Krista Wilson. She sat down with me to talk about her battle with anxiety and depression from a very young age, and her ongoing healing journey today.
If you would like to reach out or have more questions you can find her on social @kwilson_12
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Today I dive into part 2 of my own story and explore the struggles with eating disorders, body image, and the methods I use to manage all of my demons.
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Today I will dive into my own story and struggles with Borderline Personality Disorder, my journey to discover what exactly I was battling, and the characteristics of my everyday life that I continue to face every day.
Part 2 of my story will be out next week, stay tuned!
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Bell Let's Talk Day! January 28, 2021
Welcome to Stomp the Stigma!
The podcast for those who struggle with mental health issues, anyone that feels alone through their battles, those that have progressed through their demons, the allies that don’t know how to help the ones that need it the most, and everyone that wants to learn more about mental health.
Together we explore all aspects of mental health and Stomp the Stigma through education, experiences, stories, resources, and the vulnerable truth.