The Mental Health Boot Camp Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Four psychology experts from two countries explore tips and tools to help you become your mental healthiest!
The Mental Heath Boot Camp Podcast shares our bittersweet goodbye by recalling memorable episodes, cherished guests, and reflections on our crew as we bid farewell to 2.5 years of memorable times.
For our final book club, we discuss Irvin Yalom's book "The Gift of Therapy." Come hear Jo sing her song for the last time.
How do friendships form and deepen? How do you end a friendship? And how did the friendships between the MHBC founders begin and become stronger?
We’ve discussed grief, but how can we handle the smaller endings in life? The transitions, friendships that end, leaving a job, ending therapy, or the conclusion of a podcast?
Motivation! Is it necessary for change? What can I do to increase motivation? What are each of you motivated to focus on in 2023? #NorthDakota
Listeners get to learn a little more about us as we answer a random bunch of questions. What would your superpower be? Do you cry at movies?
Book club. Book club. It's time for book club. Tonight we discuss Robin Wall Kimmerer's "Braiding Sweetgrass," an intriguing book about the interconnection between nature and humanity.
What do you wish your clients knew? What do you wish they knew about the process of therapy or life in general? Come for the nuggets of wisdom, stay for the spontaneous Kenny Rogers duet.
How can having a #pet or a connection with an animal be therapeutic? How can it not be? Have you ever had a therapeutic pet or connection with an animal? What about Emotional Support Animals? #ESA
Jo takes us on a journey of self-exploration, as we answer questions like: What animal would you be? Have you been to therapy? How would you spend a free day? What are the strengths of your fellow podcasters? These and more on a self-revelatory episode of the podcast!
Time for the MHBC Book Club! Tonight we discuss and review Good Morning Monster by Catherine Gildiner. Not a book for the faint of heart. Potentially interesting for therapists and people with a complex trauma background, however. Have a listen. #goodmorningmonster
Eating disorders. What are they? Can you have an unhealthy relationship with food without an eating disorder? What can we do about them? #eatingdisorders #anorexia #psychotherapy #disorderedeating
Have you ever suggested a client take a vacay? Is taking a vacation generally beneficial? Or can it lead to issues?
What is laziness? How do we define it? How do you distinguish laziness from avoidance, rebellion, or burnout? What can we do about it?
Small talk: What is it? Why do we do it? Can/should we get better at it? How can we change a conversation from small talk to something more meaningful?
MHBC Book Club returns as we discuss the book Caste: The Origins of our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson. As a bonus, all 4 of us are in the same country!
What is the internal critic? Where does it come from? What can we do about it? Are people who are critical toward themselves critical of others? #InnerCritic #NegativeSelfTalk #Internalized Parent #CBT #Freedom
Where does the time go? Let’s talk about time management! When can it become an issue? And what can I do to improve it?
Nature! How does nature benefit our mental health? And what are ways we can connect more with the natural world?
Following some banter about the #Oscars and #ToxicMasculinity, the MHBC Book Club once again convenes to discuss Daniel Pink's "The Power of Regret." Can regret really benefit us? How is it useful and how can it improve our lives? We generally enjoyed this one, come hear why. #DanielPink #ThePowerofRegret #ToxicMasculinity
Ethics! Hooray! What are some of the main ethical principles therapists adhere to? Are our ethical standards similar to other professionals? What are some common ethical dilemmas faced in counselling? We took a topic that can be as dry as a popcorn fart and tried to butter it up a little. Come have a listen.
People pleasing. Why do we do it? Are there plusses and minuses? Should we stop? How? One of us is in Washington DC for the #NetworkerSymposium and we discussed both our history and the challenges of people pleasing.
Work is a such big part of our lives. When should I consider changing jobs or going back to school? Should we work to live, or live to work? What makes work satisfying? How can I make my job more satisfying? #work #mentalhealth #thepowerofregret
Neuroplacticity! What is it and why is it worth knowing more about? What can people do to boost or enhance neuroplasicity? Following an extended check-in about #Sno-Caps, #Wordle, and Canada Family Day, we dive into one of the most hope-filled topics regarding psychological change - #neuroplacticity.
In our book club episode discussing "The Way Out" by Alan Gordon, we welcome therapist Daniella Deutsch from the Pain Reprocessing Therapy Institute to discuss the mind/body pain connection and ways that therapy can cure chronic pain.
Pain #chronicpain #mindfulness #thewayout #lowerback #fear #cure
Training center: https://www.painreprocessingtherapy.com/meet-our-staff
Therapy center: https://www.painpsychologycenter.com/index.html
The book: https://www.amazon.com/Way-Out-Revolutionary-Scientifically-Approach/dp/059308683X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1643957734&sr=8-1
Let's talk about the impact of bullying behaviors on our development. Are there different types of bullying? Why do people bully? What are the impacts later in life? Of course this meanders into discussions of #AmericasGotTalent, popular movies, and Ryan's stolen car, but it's worth a listen!
bullying #AGT #Teens #Greeenberg #MeanGirls
The video Jo referenced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IhvMO6OZZw
Let’s talk about self-esteem! How does self-esteem impact mental health? What factors influence our self-esteem? What can I do to improve my level of self-esteem?
Let’s talk about grumpiness. What is it? Why do we feel grumpy sometimes? Can it be damaging? What can we do about it (for ourselves or others)? And somehow we ended up talking about Care Bears, Smurfs, and Fraggle Rock.
What is it like being a kid during the pandemic? What has school been like? What has been the hardest part and what has been the best part of living through a pandemic? Any advice for parents supporting their kids during this time? We are thrilled to have our special guest Lily, an expert at being 8 years old during the Covid pandemic.
What role do siblings play in our development? How do they contribute to our identity, our conflict resolution skills, and our sense of belonging? Today we have our book club discussion of The Sibling Effect by Jeffrey Kluger and reflect on our own sibling relationships. We also have a special ambush from one of our siblings. Who? Listen to find out.
Siblings #MentalHealth #Conflict #Favorite #Kluger #BirthOrder
What role do medical conditions and/or injuries have on mental health? For example: chronic illness, concussion, cancer, sport injury, etc. What are the physical, emotional, social and personal identity issues that can arise?
Why do we lie? How can we stop? Why do we sometimes lie to ourselves, and what impact does that have on our mental health? What can you do when you suspect (or know) someone is lying to you?
lying #mentalhealth #therapy #selfdeception #littlewhitelie #parenting
Lying in Therapy article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-therapy/201610/why-people-lie-their-therapists
It’s that time of the year again! Any advice on how I can make it a positive and healthy holiday season? Today we tackle common holiday stressors including finances, expectations, traditions, reverting to old family roles, and the Grinches of dinnertime conversation: politics and religion. Also, if the podcast became a Hollywood movie (it won't), who would play each of us?
How do perceptions of gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation impact the well being of people? We welcome Bryan Gidinski, an educator and speaker on LGBTQ+ issues within the home and educational system.
Find out more about Bryan at his website: http://www.lostboysconsulting.ca/bryan-gidinski/
Ever Googled your symptoms? Today we welcome Casey Gueren to talk about her book: It's Probably Nothing: The Stress-Less Guide to Dealing with Health Anxiety, Wellness Fads, and Overhyped Headlines. Come learn where you land on the Brooke-to-Joanna health anxiety spectrum! #bookclub #healthanxiety #swedishcars #checkwithyourMD
What advice would you give to new therapists? What do you wish you had known when you were just starting your career? From chair selection to generalist/specialist to the importance of therapeutic modality, we welcome back Jo with a lively discussion of the building blocks of a therapist's career.
Taking risks. What are healthy risks vs. unhealthy risks? Why does risk scare us? Do we need to take some risks to grow? After a discussion of Halloween and migraines, Chris, Brooke & Ryan discuss the process of decision making, taking calculated risks, and its necessity for growth and change.
Don't forget our book club selection: It's Probably Nothing. by Casey Gueren.
Retiring from work is a major life change that can bring stress as well as benefits. Why do some people’s mental health decline once they retire? How can we help prepare folks for retirement or respond to challenges once retired. Dr. Denis Boyd joins us to discuss the grief, meaning, and social connection that is crucial when a person faces retirement. Also, some TedLasso.
Retirement #TedLasso #Grief #Meaning #Rotary #Boomer #Psychology
How does nutrition influence emotion? Can changing your diet really make an impact on your mental health? Where can I find a driver's side rear quarter window for a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser? All of these questions and more as the Mental Health Book Club reviews Uma Naidoo's book "This is your brain on food: An indispensable guide to the foods that fight depression, PTSD, ADHD, Anxiety, OCD, and more." Spoiler alert: Western diet bad, Mediterranean diet good.
Psychology #Food #Nutrition #MindGut #Saffron #WesternDiet
How do you help clients overcome adversity and obstacles? What role does courage play and how do you help foster courage in your clients? After a brief discussion of #tickletrunk culture we welcomed Shawn Marsolais, a visually impaired counselor and Olympian to discuss overcoming adversity, adopting a #limitless mindset, and tapping into courage.
limitless #courage #blindness #adversity #perseverence #Olympics
Shawn's website/documentary/nonprofit: https://www.blindbeginnings.ca
Through My Eyes Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZ70qvn_p-s&t=58s
Limitless podcast: https://www.blindbeginnings.ca/limitless/
What are defense mechanisms? Where do they come from and what is their function? Are they always unhealthy? We welcomed Dr. Stephen Simpson, professor at the Fuller Graduate School of Psychology, to share his wisdom and insight with us.
psychology #therapy #defensemechanism #freud #denial
Dr. Simpson's books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Stephen+w+simpson&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss
Vaccinations have been a hot topic as of late, creating division, discord and distress within our relationships and communities. How have you handled vaccine hesitancy with your clients and within your personal lives? Today we tackle a challenging topic among friends, family, and within the therapy office: how to manage different opinions regarding the Covid vaccines. It's a touchy subject for many. How can we hold different opinions and stay connected?
Covid #vaccine #therapy #family #friends #connection #conflict
Love languages! What are they and how can they be helpful in relationships? Bonus question: what is your love language? We dive into Gary Chapman's famous contribution to the ways couples, families, friends, and co-workers tend to relate to each other. The bottom line: know yourself and communicate!
LoveLanguages #GaryChapman #NotAHugger #Parenting
Chapman's book: https://www.amazon.com/Five-Love-Languages-Secret-Lasts/dp/B079B7PJMV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=KFLHEUX2CS0C&dchild=1&keywords=the+five+love+languages&qid=1631255089&sprefix=the+five+love+langu%2Caps%2C224&sr=8-1
Ryan's interview with Chapman: https://www.psychotherapynetworker.org/blog/details/930/the-five-love-languages
Love Language test: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language
Book club selection: https://www.amazon.com/This-Your-Brain-Food-Indispensable/dp/B08CZZRQ5Q/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3J1NRF29O5JGR&dchild=1&keywords=this+is+your+brain+on+food&qid=1631255251&sprefix=this+is+y%2Caps%2C234&sr=8-1
The MHBC Book Club returns with our examination of #Oprah and Dr. Bruce Perry's recent book "What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing." We give it high ratings, but have a few bones to pick. Come give it a listen.
trauma #mindbody #PTSD #Resilience #JustGoToTherapyOprah
Tonight you will be visited by 3 ghosts: the ghost psychology past, the ghost of psychology present, and the ghost of psychology future! What are your thoughts on where we’ve been, where we are, and where we are going? After a too-long discussion of the merits of fax machines, we dive into a bit of the history of psychology, the current trends, and where we believe psychology and therapy will head in the future.
Psychology #Psychotherapy #Adler #Pavlov #CBT #Somatic #PolyVegal
What causes us to get stuck - in a job, a relationship, a mindset, an emotion, a habit - and how can we break through? Is gradual change preferable to breakthroughs? Can we create breakthroughs, or do they spontaneously happen? All of this, along with a survey of international mosquito size on todays episode.
stuck #breakthrough #therapy #motivationalinterviewing #CBT #Psychodynamic #repetitioncompulsion #habits
Motivational Interviewing: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motivational_interviewing
What Happened to You?: https://www.amazon.com/What-Happened-You-Understanding-Resilience/dp/1250223180
Let’s talk about evolutionary psychology. What lessons (if any) can our ancient ancestors teach us about wellness? An extended banter about the Olympics, hustle culture and mental health leads us into one of Chris's favorite topics, evolutionary psychology. Which one of us will top the podium?
Olympics #hustle #mentalhealth #SimoneBiles #Sapiens #evolutionarypsychology
Sapiens: https://www.amazon.com/Sapiens-Humankind-Yuval-Noah-Harari/dp/0062316095
Why Beautiful People Have More Daughters: https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-People-Have-More-Daughters-ebook/dp/B000UZQHN4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2TYZVX2LC7SJK&dchild=1&keywords=why+beautiful+people+have+more+daughters&qid=1627625849&s=books&sprefix=why+beautiful%2Cstripbooks%2C242&sr=1-1
Is what we perceive reality or just a construct of our minds? Can our minds correctly interpret reality or is reality subjective? We kick of Year Two of the MHBC Podcast with a deep discussion of sensation & perception, objective & subjective reality, photo albums in psychotherapy, and many other tasty topics. Thank you for listening!
"Book club. Book club. It's time for...book...club." - Jo
Today we reviewed Nassim Taleb's bestselling book The Black Swan, a strong challenge to our ability to predict life-altering events. Is there value to making plans? Should we build narratives around events in our past? Our general assessment of the book: meh. But hey, our next book club is only 5 weeks away, and our selection is What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey.
TheBlackSwan #NassimTaleb #Narrative #Meh #WhatHappenedToYou #Oprah
Next Book: https://www.amazon.com/What-Happened-You-Understanding-Resilience/dp/1250223180
Therapy, psychology and mental health in media. How is field portrayed in popular media? How has it changed over the decades? Any shows that stand out as highly accurate or inaccurate? After exploring Canada's love of Halloween fireworks, Brooke, Chris & Ryan dive into our favorite and cringiest depictions of therapy and mental illness on TV and in film.
psychology #media #TV #Film #Jung #archetype #whataboutbob #cringe
Book club: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Swan-Improbable-Robustness-Fragility/dp/081297381X/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&qid=1625811193&refinements=p_27%3ANassim+Nicholas+Taleb&s=books&sr=1-6&text=Nassim+Nicholas+Taleb
Ryan's chapter: https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Illusion-media-sold-fairytale/dp/0415728703/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=the+happiness+illusion&qid=1625811258&s=books&sr=1-3
Why should we relax? What is the best way to rest and relax? What is intentional relaxation? Is it better to be busy on vacation or do nothing? Summer is here, and for many this means vacations and relaxation. But are you really relaxing, or just zoning out? This, along with a Canada Day vs. Independence Day explainer, and we're helping you find that summer bliss.
relaxation #netflix #lazy #intentionalrelaxation #mindfulness #jacuzzi
Don't forget about the book club: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Swan-Improbable-Robustness-Fragility/dp/081297381X
If you could sit down with anyone (dead or alive) and have a conversation with that person for an hour, who would it be and what would you ask? What do you think they'd tell you? What would they wish for you? All this and more about #projection and #wishfulfillment on today's podcast!
What are some common thinking traps or cognitive distortions and what can we do about them? Jo serves up a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy delight causing us to confront our #overgeneralization, #personalization, #catastrophizing, #mind reading, #shoulding, and many other favorites. You'll see yourself in at least one of these examples, we all did.
Helpful websites: https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca
https://www.anxietycanada.com
Anxiety Relief for Teens: https://www.amazon.com/Anxiety-Relief-Teens-Essential-Mindfulness/dp/0593196643/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=anxiety+relief+for+teens&qid=1623218302&sr=8-1
The Boot Camp: www.mentalhealthbootcamp.com
The MHBC Book Club continues with our review of Holocaust survivor Dr. Edith Eger's book "The Gift." This book shares a bit of Eger's powerful stories of overcoming obstacles during and after her time in Auschwitz, and helping her clients navigate their own challenges. Eger's story is incredible, but we had some mixed reviews of the tone and content of the book. Give a listen to find out, and pick up a copy of our next book club selection "Black Swan" by Nassim Nicholas Taleb.
Edith Eger's TEDx talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/dr_edith_eva_eger_the_journey_of_grieving_feeling_and_healing
Nassim Nicholas Taleb's book, Black Swan: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Swan-Improbable-Robustness-Fragility/dp/081297381X/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&qid=1622787309&refinements=p_27%3ANassim+Nicholas+Nicholas+Taleb&s=books&sr=1-8&text=Nassim+Nicholas+Nicholas+Taleb
Co-dependency, gaslighting, and other toxic relationship patterns. What are they, what causes them, and how do we treat them? Lots of stories and metaphors in this Brooke episode focused on toxic relational patterns.
Gaslighting #Codependent #narcissism #dependency #selfesteem #therapy #toxic #NPD #BPD #empathy #listening
Codependent no more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0894864025/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&aaxitk=44094defccd0141faaabdc0b01c6f4f5&hsa_cr_id=5097088900901&pd_rd_plhdr=t&pd_rd_r=6db14fc4-4b3a-4280-8678-53c1c587e311&pd_rd_w=KeayO&pd_rd_wg=UcHJb&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_mcd_asin_1_title
Gaslight: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0036855/
What is ADHD? How would you know if you have it? What can you do if you or a loved one have ADHD? We welcome Dr. Adrienne Meier to the podcast to share professional and personal knowledge about ADHD, its assessment, and its treatment.
AppleWatchvsFitBit #ADHD #ADD #Ritalin #Adderall #mentalhealth #AdrienneMeier #attention #focus #memory #videogames #wheresmykeys
Dr. Meier: https://www.drmeier.com
Interview with Ned Hallowell: https://www.psychotherapynetworker.org/magazine/article/2443/point-of-view
Leonard Sax book: https://www.amazon.com/Boys-Adrift-Epidemic-Unmotivated-Underachieving/dp/0465040829/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Leonard+sax&qid=1621577584&sr=8-3
ADHD Effect on Marriage: https://www.amazon.com/ADHD-Effect-Marriage-Understand-Relationship/dp/1886941971/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1SXV4OCRGQ5LJ&dchild=1&keywords=add+effect+on+marriage&qid=1621577642&sprefix=add+effect+on%2Caps%2C207&sr=8-1
How do you support a family member or friend who is feeling suicidal? How do you respond to theses suicidal feelings and thoughts if you are experiencing them yourself? All of this and much more as we are ambushed by David Lindskoog, a Registered Clinical Counsellor who specializes in suicide prevention.
suicide #prevention #youth #mentalhealth #selfharm #depression #kevinhines #StaceyFreedenthal #Papageno
David Lindskoog's private practice: https://davidlindskoog.com
Kevin Hines, Golden Gate jump survivor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcSUs9iZv-g
Stacey Freedenthal interview: https://www.psychotherapynetworker.org/magazine/article/2467/point-of-view
The Papageno Effect: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Lifeline-Papageno-Effect.pdf
Suicide Prevention Hotline US: 1 (800) 273- TALK
Suicide Prevention Hotline Canada: 1 (833) 456-4566
Marsha Linehan's story: https://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/23/health/23lives.html
What do you miss about being a kid? If you could go back in time, what’s one piece of advice you’d give to your younger self? How often do you play as an adult and what does that look like? Jo serves up a great #MHBCP topic that has us all grooving with childhood play and finding ways to tap into play as adults.
MHBCBC selection, Edith Eger's The Gift: https://www.amazon.com/Gift-Lessons-Save-Your-Life/dp/1982143096/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+gift&qid=1620368411&sr=8-2
Dungeons and Dragons therapy: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/ab3db202-341f-4dd4-a5e7-f455d924ce22
Mental Health Boot Camp: www.mentalhealthbootcamp.com
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 #EdithEger #TheGift
@Vivek_murthy
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 club selection: https://www.amazon.com/Together-Connection-Performance-Greater-Happiness/dp/0062913298/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1619158822&sr=8-1
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 #psychodynamic
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 Vulnerability
Dan Gilbert - The Surprising Science of Happiness
David Kessler - Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief
Ryan interviews David Kessler
John Cleese roasts Graham Chapman...at his funeral
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 #narcissist #Meaning #lovelanguages #wholebrainchildn #HSP #Yalom #Self-care #AtomicHabits #obstacleistheway #Narcissism #RoadLessTraveled #DeepWork #Mindset #Gottman #Imago #EFT #PassionateMarriage #PowerofNow #Self-Destruction #Resilience
Quiet by Susan Cain
Introvert Advantage by Marti Olsen Laney
Empath Survival Guide by Judith Orloff
Peak by Anders Erikson
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk
The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog by Bruce Perry
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks
The Globolization of Addiction by Bruce Alexander
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Mate
Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson
Untangled by Lisa Damour
The Book of Awesome by Neil Pasricha
Surviving a Borderline Parent by Kimberlee Roth
Unbearable Lightness by Portia de Rossi
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman
The Whole-Brain Child by Dan Siegel and Tina Bryson
Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine Aron
The Gift of Therapy by Irvin Yalom
The More or Less Definitive Guide to Self-Care by Anna Borges
Atomic Habits by Adam Grant
The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holliday
The Narcissistic Family by Pressman & Pressman
The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck
Deep Work by Cal Newport
Anxiety & Phobia Workbook by Edmund Bourne
Lost Connections by Johann Hari
Mindset by Carol Dweck
Being and Loving by Althea Horner
Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman
Getting the Love You Want by Harville Hendrix
Hold Me Tight by Sue Johnson
Passionate Marriage by David Schnarch
Know My Name by Chanel Miller
Take Control of Your Lifes by Mel Robbins
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
Mindsight by Dan Siegel
Better Results by Scott Miller
A Child Called It by Dave Pelzer
Treating Self-Destructive Behavior in Trauma Survivors by Lisa Ferentz
Love's Executioner by Irvin Yalom
Roadmap to Resilience by Donald Meichenbaum
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 #connection #medication #stpatricksday
Candy on Saturday: https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/shopping-storing/food/lordagsgodis-swedish-candy-saturdays
Stumbling on Happiness: https://www.amazon.com/Stumbling-Happiness-Daniel-Gilbert/dp/1400077427
Whiskey in the Jar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlWTASnnft4
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://www.denisboyd.com
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 #psychotherapynetworker
Psychotherapy Networker Virtual Symposium: https://www.psychnetworker.org/2021/
The Body Keeps the Score: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748
Let's Get Physical (thanks, Jo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWz9VN40nCA
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 emotions, and what we can do about it. There is hope for change.
selfdestructivebehavior #selfharm #foyer #triggerwarning #lisaferentz @FerentzInstitut
Lisa Ferentz books: https://www.amazon.com/Lisa-Ferentz/e/B005SXT2Q2%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
Stages of Change: https://sphweb.bumc.bu.edu/otlt/mph-modules/sb/behavioralchangetheories/behavioralchangetheories6.html
Polyvagal theory: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyvagal_theory
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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 #positivepsychology
Lost Connections book: https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Connections-Uncovering-Depression-Unexpected/dp/163286830X
Man's Search for Meaning: https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/0807014273/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=man%27s+search+for+meaning&qid=1613719016&s=books&sr=1-1
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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.org/magazine/article/246/point-of-view
Jordan Peterson interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMcjxSThD54
Pineapple on pizza: https://www.goodfood.com.au/eat-out/news/why-do-so-many-people-find-pineapple-on-pizza-offensive-20190424-h1dqrc
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 #compulsion #skyslide
Martin's website: https://cbtsocal.com
Martin's Moments of Meaning talk #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQ8sfw30tvQ&feature=emb_title
Martin's Moments of Meaning talk #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFXXsl76gHY
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.org/magazine/article/2512/point-of-view/ba4c7a40-3619-46fc-bb3b-241545247912/OIM
Marsha Linehan's memoir: https://www.amazon.com/Building-Life-Worth-Living-Memoir/dp/0812984994/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=marsha+linehan&qid=1611904560&sr=8-3
DBT training manual: https://www.amazon.com/DBT®-Skills-Training-Manual-Second/dp/1462516998/ref=pd_bxgy_img_3/141-5683375-4724157?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1462516998&pd_rd_r=aa322420-27fe-43af-9fe6-653a5b02b04b&pd_rd_w=vqGSb&pd_rd_wg=BKvpg&pf_rd_p=f325d01c-4658-4593-be83-3e12ca663f0e&pf_rd_r=44J4SYPCH4BQT2BXPDR0&psc=1&refRID=44J4SYPCH4BQT2BXPDR0
I Hate You, Don't Leave Me: https://www.amazon.com/Hate-You-Dont-Leave-Understanding-Personality/dp/0399536213/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NIGSS8OBS6SP&dchild=1&keywords=i+dont+hate+you+dont+leave+me&qid=1611904695&s=books&sprefix=I+hate+you+d%2Cstripbooks%2C208&sr=1-1
Stop Walking on Eggshells: https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Walking-Eggshells-Borderline-Personality/dp/1684036895/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3BY28QJI70UXC&dchild=1&keywords=stop+walking+on+eggshells&qid=1611904733&s=books&sprefix=stop+walking+%2Cstripbooks%2C213&sr=1-3
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.amazon.com/Outliers-Story-Success-Malcolm-Gladwell/dp/0316017930
Big Brothers Big Sisters: https://www.bbbs.org
Rotary: https://www.rotary.org/en
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
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
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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
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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 #onlineaddiction #dontgetplayed #gaming #moderation
The book: www.dontgetplayed.com
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Joe's website: www.synergypsychological.com
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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
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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
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Viktor Frankl: https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl-ebook/dp/B009U9S6FI
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 #relationships #marriage #crackers #empathy #cabinfever
Chris's book: https://www.amazon.com/UGLY-CHRISTMAS-SWEATER-REBELLION-sweater/dp/1777258219/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=ugly+Christmas+sweater+rebellion&qid=1606463541&s=books&sr=1-1
Denis's book: https://www.denisboyd.com/resources/books-cds/marriage-can-be-great-no-really/
Hold Me Tight: https://www.amazon.com/Hold-Me-Tight-Conversations-Lifetime/dp/031611300X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
7 Principles for Making Marriage Work: https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Principles-Making-Marriage-Work/dp/0553447718/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1TDWLCHSK2XBJ&dchild=1&keywords=gottman+7+principles+for+making+marriage+work&qid=1606463807&s=books&sprefix=gotta%2Cstripbooks%2C219&sr=1-2
Getting the Love You Want: https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Love-You-Want-Couples/dp/1250310539/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2CJBUAD12C0WV&dchild=1&keywords=getting+the+love+you+want&qid=1606463857&s=books&sprefix=getting+the+love+you%2Cstripbooks%2C212&sr=1-2
Wired for Love: https://www.amazon.com/Wired-Love-Understanding-Attachment-Relationship/dp/1608820580/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=stan+tatkin&qid=1606463915&s=books&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFOVEo2NTdMTjE4RzAmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAzMDY0NzIzTzdGUlhVRVhZTVBPJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyMDgxMDMzTU45NkNQRzJRVUs1JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
Domestic Violence Hotline America: https://www.thehotline.org
Domestic Violence Hotline Canada: https://endingviolencecanada.org/getting-help-2/
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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-you-1833246447
Scott Miller on Effective Therapy: https://www.psychotherapy.net/article/scott-miller-losing-faith-psychotherapy
Terminating Therapy: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-therapy/200809/terminating-therapy-part-i-what-why-how
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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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qeIzP8l1rk
Healing the Shame that Binds You: https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Shame-Binds-Recovery-Classics/dp/0757303234/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Brene Brown: https://www.amazon.com/Daring-Greatly-Courage-Vulnerable-Transforms/dp/1592408419/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Irene+brown+shame&qid=1605256132&s=books&sr=1-1
Psychotherapy Networker: https://www.psychotherapynetworker.org
Website: www.mentalhealthbootcamp.com
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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-Your-Kid-Reconnect/dp/1634132963
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: https://www.samhsa.gov
Smart Recovery: https://www.smartrecovery.org/community/
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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-management-techniques/201203/handling-perfectionism
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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.psychotherapynetworker.org/magazine/article/2311/inside-the-ayahuasca-experience/00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000
Michael Mithoeffer and Trauma Treatment: https://www.psychotherapynetworker.org/blog/details/1326/the-surprising-clinical-benefits-of-mdma-for-trauma
medication #SSRI #Ayahuasca #MDMA #HalloweenCandy #CoffeeCrisp
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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://positivepsychology.com/emotion-regulation/
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-Build-Break/dp/0735211299
Toque: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toque
Canadian Thanksgiving: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanksgiving_(Canada)
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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
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Attachment theory: https://www.simplypsychology.org/attachment.html
John Bowlby: https://www.simplypsychology.org/bowlby.html
Mary Ainsworth: https://www.simplypsychology.org/mary-ainsworth.html
David Wallin:https://www.amazon.com/Attachment-Psychotherapy-David-J-Wallin/dp/1462522718/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Gordon Neufeld: https://neufeldinstitute.org/about-us/dr-gordon-neufeld/
Adult Attachment Interview: https://www.psychotherapynetworker.org/blog/details/17/the-adult-attachment-interview-how-it-changed-attachment
attachment #bowlby #ainsworth #earnedsecure #insecureattachement
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/202004/the-existential-crisis-you-are-or-should-be-having
Depression: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/symptoms-causes/syc-20356007
How to shake hands: https://www.wikihow.com/Shake-Hands
How do adults make new friends? And how do you deepen a connection from acquaintance to a friendship? Where can we find friends, and how do we prepare emotionally? If you are self-conscious, how can you overcome it? All of this, plus a report on the Canadian moth invasion and Chris's Smashmouth encounter. This episode is Jeff approved.
friendship #socialanxiety #vulnerability #awkward #jeff
Rejection = physical pain: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2012/04/rejection
Harriet Lerner rejection cure exercise: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-dance-connection/201003/the-fear-rejection-one-day-cure-part-i
Chris's band story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_jWHffIx5E
Is mindfulness just a new-agey fad, or does it actually benefit people who use it? How is it related to meditation, and what does it really look like? After surveying the recent fires and the phenomenon of drive-in movies, we dive deep into what mindfulness is and how it can help, and even have a brief mindfulness experience. This simple practice can yield profound benefits.
Tell one friend about the boot camp podcast!
https://www.mindful.org/jon-kabat-zinn-defining-mindfulness/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1umGZ8S8tHo
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Brooke, Chris, Joanna, and Ryan discuss emotions and the weather and then dive into the ambush: what is love, how do we distinguish love from attachment issues, and how does that pan out in a parent-child relationship? I know, it's a heavy topic. Come have a listen and feel free to send your questions and comments to info@mentalhealthbootcamp.com.
Attachment theory:
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-attachment-theory-2795337
Love vs. Lust:
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/difference-between-love-lust_n_5b2a965ee4b0321a01cd46ba
Love Languages:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Five_Love_Languages
Internal Family Systems:
https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/types/internal-family-systems-therapy
attachment #love #IFS #LoveLanguages
A deeper dive into sleep this week. Why is sleep so important? What makes it difficult? How can we sleep better? Listen for practical tips and tricks to help you develop a sleep routine that helps you rest and rejuvenate. And a big shout out to our future fans in #Nunavut!
https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144316
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sleep #sleephygiene #nunavut #melatonin #mindfulness
Research tells us that optimism brings many benefits to our mental and physical health, but is that still true during a pandemic? Could optimism lead to carelessness and a lack of reasonable caution? We distinguish between optimism, pessimism, realism, and toxic positivity as we spin yarns about "a case of the sunshines" and automobile vandalism. Come have a listen and share your thoughts!
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Mentioned:
Mental Health Journal for Men: https://amzn.to/3jwVDup
The Optimism Bias: https://www.amazon.com/Optimism-Bias-Irrationally-Positive-Brain/dp/0307473511
Optimism Benefits: https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/optimism-and-your-health
optimism #pessimism #realism #toxicpositivity #Covid19 #Rad #acaseofthesunshines
The pandemic has brought us face-to-face with grief on many levels. From losing loved ones to changing routines, this shift has forced us to confront loss in ways we never expected. What does grief look like, and what purpose does it serve? How can we process grief in the healthiest way? Joanna, Brooke, Chris, and Ryan take a stab at these challenging questions.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elisabeth_Kübler-Ross
https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Meaning-Sixth-Stage-Grief/dp/1501192736
https://www.qcc.cuny.edu/socialsciences/ppecorino/DeathandDying_TEXT/Three-Stages-of-Grief.htm
What is stress, how do we feel it, and is stress a good thing or a bad thing? All these questions and more answered in this 40 minute delight.
Kelly McGonigal, Stress TED talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/kelly_mcgonigal_how_to_make_stress_your_friend?language=en
Is it better to accept our past or forgive it? This is more complicated than you might imagine. Brooke, Chris and Ryan wrestle with this as well as the English vs. metric system, online connection vs. face-to-face, and whether or not we can hold this together without Joanna.
https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/countries-that-use-imperial
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-therapy/200909/four-elements-forgiveness
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-therapy/201303/forgiveness-vs-reconciliation
In this inaugural episode, Joanna, Brooke, Chris and Ryan describe what our podcast will be and discuss the fundamentals of self-care: nutrition, exercise, and sleep. We also debate the American vs. Canadian pronunciation of "process" and navigate airplane noise.