Time to Exhale: Recent Episodes
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Shelia Mirafzal (a therapist at Exhale) is back to talk about body image with Dajana & Shinead. Today they disccuss the RAIN method. A strategy that teaches us to Recognize, Allow, Investigate, and Nurture the thoughts and feelings we experience in our daily lives. They also talk about body image and the imposed societal expectations that may cause distress when it comes to understanding and appreciating our physical bodies.
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Rose Couse is a published author and coach who helps community members with resilience through grief and major life transitions. On today’s episode Dajana & Shinead discuss Rose’s own experience losing her husband when her kids were very young. How children process and experience grief compared to adults, The importance of language when teaching children about loss and death, as well as Some of the coping mechanisms we can build into our daily lives to build resilience in life transitions.a
To check out more of their work click the link below.
Rose Couse Child and Parent Resilience
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Dajana and Shinead, your hosts will be catching up on their personal lives, as well as any and all changes at the clinic.
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Jess Crowe is a registered therapist who specializes in relationship building between couples and partners. In this episode Shinead and Dajana get a bit personal with some of the challenges they see in relationships and some ideas and practices that can be implemented to make positive change.
Find Jess on Instagram @JessCrowe
To check out more of their work and for upcoming sessions, click the link below.
Release Breath-work
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Chris & Aleah from Release Breath-work join Shinead and Dajana again on the podcast for a second time. They discuss the conscious breathing session that they hosted for the employees of Exhale Therapy.
To check out more of their work and for upcoming sessions, click the link below.
Release Breath-work
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Dajana and Shinead, your hosts will be catching up on their personal lives, as well as any and all changes at the clinic.
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Dajana and Shinead, your hosts will be catching up on their personal lives, as well as any and all changes at the clinic.
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Kelly Schaus joins Dajana & Shinead to discuss how she navigates accountability in her own life, and some of the tools she provides her clients so they can show up for themselves and others. Kelly is a psychotherapist at Exhale, helping clients from 16 years of age and up.
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Dajana and Shinead, your hosts will be catching up on their personal lives, as well as any and all changes at the clinic.
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Sara Brooks joins Dajana & Shinead to discuss her experience with music and how it can affect our mental wellbeing. Sara is a psychotherapist at Exhale who also runs workshops on music therapy around the country.
Sara Brooks: More info
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Dajana and Shinead, your hosts will be catching up on their personal lives, as well as any and all changes at the clinic.
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Julie joins us Dajana & Shinead to discuss her struggle with alcohol addiction, the path she is on, her rock bottom, what the future looks like for her and how therapy helped.
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Dajana and Shinead, your hosts will be catching up on their personal lives, as well as any and all changes at the clinic.
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Liz Foley joins us on the podcast to discuss her history as a dog trainer based in behaviour and dog psychology. Most of Liz’s training stems from helping to train the human first.
Liz offers online and in-person training in the KW region and around the globe, check out her links below.
Instagram: ElizabethFoley
Website: YourFavoutireDogTrainer
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Dajana and Shinead, your hosts will be catching up on their personal lives, as well as any and all changes at the clinic.
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In this episode Dajana & Shinead talk with Chris & Aleah about their practice focused at groups and individuals who want to tap into the healing power of their breath. They discuss their personal journeys through self healing and the work they are bringing to the community through conscious connected breathing.
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Release Breathwork @release_breathwork_
Dajana and Shinead, your hosts will be catching up on their personal lives, as well as any and all changes at the clinic.
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In this episode Dajana & Shinead talk with Susan Cadell, a researcher and social working. They discuss Susan’s research around grief and her work studying memorial tattoos and the relationship we have with friends and family after they have died.
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Susan’s work: storiesfromtheskin.com
Dajana and Shinead, your hosts will be catching up on their personal lives, as well as any and all changes at the clinic.
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Dajana and Shinead, your hosts will be catching up on their personal lives, as well as any and all changes at the clinic.
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In this episode Dajana & Shinead talk with Sheila Mirafzal, a therapist at Exhale Therapy. They discuss Sheila’s history with sexual education, and some of the focus of her practise as it pertains to sex.
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In this episode Dajana & Shinead talk with community connector Tessa Kohler from Saje Natural Wellness. They discuess Tessa’s history with mental health, and the journey Tessa took through alternative modalities alongside traditional therapy to improve her quality of life.
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Today Dajana & Shinead talk with Nicole Vanderleest, a personal and couple’s therapist at Exhale Therapy. They discuss the many ways that conflict can show up in our live, some active methods to meet people where they are, and creative ways to approach disagreements to deepen the connection and come to a compromise.
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Today Dajana & Shinead sit down with Mary Crome. Mary is a Master of Social Work, Registered Social Worker, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Counsellor at Exhale Therapy. They talk about the changes and challenges that come with becoming a parent in the modern age, and where to seek out support from your partner, your community and from a professional.
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Dajana and Shinead, your hosts will be catching up on their personal lives, as well as any and all changes at the clinic.
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🔗 Community Christmas Link
Today Dajana & Shinead sit down with Claudelle Abdo (a therapist at Exhale Therapy) to discuss the emotions that we all feel, how to name them, accept them and move forward with better understanding of the role they play in our lives.
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🔗 Mindfulness Meditation and Breathwork Series for Beginners
Dajana and Shinead, your hosts will be catching up on their personal lives, as well as any and all changes at the clinic.
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🔗 Community Christmas Link
🔗 Mindfulness Meditation and Breathwork Series for Beginners
Today Dajana & Shinead sit down with Larissa K to discuss her role working in HR (people management). In this episode they discuss radical candour, being clear and kind and finding your why.
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Dajana and Shinead, your hosts will be catching up on their personal lives, as well as any and all changes at the clinic.Instragram: @exhaletherapyWebsite: exhaletherapy.ca🔗 Community Christmas Link🔗 Getting Unstuck Workshop
Today Dajana & Shinead dive into their own feelings of imposter syndrome along with their guest and Exhale Therapy clinical intern Nicole Bird. They discuss the tips and tricks they use to combat feelings of inadequacy in both their personal and professional lives.Instragram: @exhaletherapyWebsite: exhaletherapy.ca
Tom is the founder of Home by Nine, a local apparel company that engages in open conversations around mental health. In this episode Tom speaks candidly about his experience with panic attacks and reminds us of the unique barriers that men may face on their journey towards mental wellness. Actively seeking to end the stigma through his entrepreneurial endeavours, Tom reminds us just how important it is to find wellness techniques that work for you.
*This episode contains brief mention of suicide & panic attacks.***
*This Episode was recorded in July 2020*
Home by Nine: https://www.homebynine.ca/
Canadian Mental Health Association: https://cmha.ca/
Whisper the App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/whisper-share-express-meet/id506141837
Home by nine: @home.by.nine
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Melissa is a counsellor at Exhale Therapy who works with individuals, couples, families, and children. In this episode we discuss the various contextual and relational factors that contribute to long-standing experiences of anxiety. Looking at anxiety as it pertains to both adults and children, Melissa emphasises the role that compassion plays in helping us to navigate challenging circumstances within our lives.
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Shinead is an administrative team member at Exhale Therapy who, every now and again, steps in as a co-host on the podcast. In this episode we discuss the highs and lows of graduate school, imposter syndrome, and the importance of self-care.
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Aleta is a counsellor at Exhale Therapy specialising in perinatal mental health. In this episode we talk about normalising the challenges of pregnancy, mom guilt and the dangers of comparison, as well as the value of taking a preventative approach to navigating life postpartum.
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Better known on social media as @Bungalow.Blonde, Samantha is the interior designer behind our cozy office space at Exhale Therapy. In this episode we discuss design on a budget, establishing a work-life balance, and the importance of decluttering your home (and head)!
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Kevin is a counsellor at Exhale Therapy who works with individuals and couples. In this episode we discuss the meaning of microaggressions and explore how these subtle forms of discrimination negatively impact members of the queer community. Acknowledging our shared desire for belonging and connection, Kevin speaks to the importance of allyship, especially as it pertains to youth in the LGBTQ+ community.
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
Click here for a comprehensive list of queer microaggressions that were touched upon in today’s episode.
Book Recommendation: Microaggressions and Marginality by Derald Wing Sue
Pride Toronto
Ok2BME; KWCounselling
Emily is a therapist at Exhale therapy who works with individuals and families. In this episode we talk about the difference between mindfulness & meditation, the benefits of making them a part of your daily experience, and we close out with a guided meditation.
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
Headspace App: https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app
Calm App https://www.calm.com/
5,4,3,2,1 technique: this short Youtube video illustrates the technique that Emily discussed in today’s episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lM8pgMgjEs
The Mind, Explained, Episode 4: a documentary that delves into the intricacies of the human brain to help make sense of various conditions and experiences.
Book Recommendation: Eckhart Tolle, The Power of NowAlso available on Audible: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Power-of-Now-Audiobook/B004EX04PK?source_code=M2M30DFT1BkSH101514006S&ds_rl=1241367&ipRedirectOverride=true
Ted Talk with Jessica Amos: A Quick Mindfulness Guided Meditation: https://www.ted.com/talks/jessica_amos_a_quick_mindfulness_guided_meditation
Teresa is a counsellor at Exhale Therapy who works with individuals, couples, and families. In this episode, we draw on recent events in the Black Lives Matter movement to discuss experiences of racial inequality in the field of mental health, the importance of allyship, and simple steps that we can take to educate ourselves on the topic of racial inequality.
Teresa Smith, MSC, RP (Qualifying)
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
Canada's slavery secret: The whitewashing of 200 years of enslavement: LINK
Reference Book: Me & My White Supremacy
Insta: @wellreadblackgirl
Insta: @ckyourprivilege
Kristen is a social media influencer who speaks candidly about motherhood and body positivity. In this episode we discuss the importance of silencing your inner critic, connecting with your values, and learning to show up as your most authentic self.
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Kristen’s: Instagram: @topknotanddoubleshot
Other accounts mentioned in this episode:
@mikzazon
@ownitbabe
@kenziebrenna
@thebirdspapaya
@knixwear
@essentialbodywear
@dove
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Hello and welcome to the Time to Exhale Podcast!
Mental wellness is more than just a catchphrase, it’s a way of life.
Hosting mental health professionals and inspiring community members this podcast was designed with you in mind. Mental wellness involves a whole range of human experience. From trauma and loss through to resilience and joy.
Whatever you’re going through, we hope that our supportive conversations serve as a gentle reminder that you are worthy, resilient, and oh-so powerful.
When we embrace the unknown and make space for tough conversations, we open ourselves up to a world of possibilities.
Together we’ll explore our struggles and discover that resilience comes in all shapes and sizes.
While we are excited to share our thoughts and perspectives on mental wellness, the conversations in this podcast are not meant as a replacement for counselling. If this is something you are interested in exploring, we invite to reach out to our team at exhahaletherapy.ca
So get ready to pause, reflect and exhale. Because the next 30 minutes are reserved for you.
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