Be Mentally Motivated: Recent Episodes
Be Mentally Motivated
The Be Mentally Motivated podcast is co-hosted by Psychiatrist, Dr. Elizabeth Lane, and creator and host Jeannette, a Mental Health Survivor and Advocate that has been in recovery for 10 years. This motivational, inspirational, and educational podcast showcases riveting in-depth discussions between the hosts and featured special guests for various mental health topics and their effects on the Black community. Episodes air bi-weekly on Mondays.
It's the start of Season 3. Dr. Elizabeth Layne and Jeannette are happy to be back. In this episode they discuss the effects that social media, 24hr news coverage, and stress have one's mental and physical health. Listen out for highlighted tips that can help one stay hopeful despite what is happening around them.
For the final episode of the Stigma & Black Mental Health series, Dr. Elizabeth Layne and Jeannette have a captivating conversation with Mental Health Advocate, Film producer, Ted Talk speaker, and Author Stacy-Ann Buchanan about her award wining documentary The Blind Stigma. Stacy-Ann also touches upon her Ted Talk, work within the community, and her current and upcoming projects.
In this third episode of the Stigma & Black Mental Health series, Dr. Elizabeth Layne and Jeannette discuss cultural attitudes, religion, and how they affect the stigma towards mental health within the Black community.
In this second episode of the Stigma & Black Mental Health series, Dr. Elizabeth Layne and Jeannette discuss the relationship that stigma plays with various forms of media and education. This leads to an in-depth conversation about how this affects the Black community.
Welcome to Season 2! To start this episode, Jeannette introduces Dr. Elizabeth Layne as the new co-host for the Be Mentally Motivated podcast.
In this first episode out of four for their Stigma series, the ladies have a riveting discussion about the topic of Definitions & Language and the way they contribute to Mental Health Stigma in the Black community.
In this episode Jeannette offers discussed the topic of validation. Jeannette also offers tips to help you change the behaviour of seeking the approval of others.
In this episode Jeannette discusses a visualization exercise originally formulated by Deepak Chopra. This exercise creates distance between you and your diagnosis - solidifying the concept that you are not your illness. It aids in acceptance of the past in order to start living in the present. She also touches upon the mental health benefits of meditation and how it relates to being present.
In today's short episode Jeannette shares some tips to help you cope with uncertain times
In this episode Jeannette discusses realizations about her own recovery and sparks the opportunity for you to think about your own journey to wellness.
In today's episode Jeannette discusses the power of intention and the effects it has on mental health.
Happy New Year! In today's episode Jeannette shares her thoughts on why making resolutions may not be the best way to start a new year. Instead she provides an inspirational message for how to approach starting a new year from a positive mental health prospective.
In today's episode Jeannette discusses the importance of sleep for mental wellness. In her segment Motivational Moments she also shares helpful tips for improving the quality of your sleep.
In this episode Jeannette discusses the topic of taking mental health breaks when needed for personal well being. Also this episode features motivational moments with 10 of her tips for adding them to your routine.
In this episode Jeannette welcomes Sherisse Richards to discuss exciting learning opportunities offered by Pinnguaq Association for Ontarians.
In today's episode Jeannette discusses the topic of Depersonalization & Derealization with her friend, author, meditation and mindfulness teacher Ravelle Gyulay.
In this 5th episode Jeannette welcomes psychiatrist Dr. Elizabeth Layne to discuss the effects of racial trauma on mental health. In addition to the conversation with Dr. Layne, Jeannette closes the episode with her Motivational Moments to reiterate the important takeaways from this discussion.
In today's episode Jeannette welcomes her first guest; her Mom, to talk about support during difficult times.
In this episode Jeannette discusses Depression in depth in honour of Mental Health Awareness month.
In this episode Jeannette discusses her mental health journey. She also introduces a segment called Motivational Moments where she shares reflections and inspirational thoughts for those dealing with illness or recovery