Talk Therapy: Recent Episodes
Kelly Bos and Kelly Bourne
Talk Therapy is a podcast covering all things parenting, motherhood, relationships and life. Join co-hosts and mental health professionals Kelly Bos (MSW) and Kelly Bourne (RN, MA) for timely discussions on topics that matter to you. Whether battling overwhelm, dealing with out-of-control toddlers, or navigating disagreements with your partner, Kelly and Kelly offer tips, tools and a relatable take on life's stickiest situations. After listening you can expect to feel more calm and in control, armed with resources to take your life to the next level.
Join us as we close out our third season with a casual chat about what we’re looking forward to this summer.
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Kelly Bos
Website: kellybos.com
Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body
Kelly Bourne
Website: kellybourne.ca
Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Join us as we chat about Jerry Lynch’s book, “Let Them Play: The Power and Joy of Mindful Sports Parenting.”
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Kelly Bos
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Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body
Kelly Bourne
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Do your kids ever get sad about getting older? After going through similar experiences with our kids recently we felt the urge to reflect and consider: are we modelling a life our kids would want to live?
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Kelly Bos
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Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body
Kelly Bourne
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Join us as we chat about the surreal experience of feeling like we’re still 25, despite the harsh reality that we’re approaching mid-life.
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Kelly Bos
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Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body
Kelly Bourne
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Today we’re talking about the magic of getting unstuck and the joy of finding excitement in the pursuit of a new hobby.
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Kelly Bos
Website: kellybos.com
Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body
Kelly Bourne
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Dealing with lazy questions, learned helplessness and a discussion on why our frustration levels are so high.
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Kelly Bos
Website: kellybos.com
Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body
Kelly Bourne
Website: kellybourne.ca
Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Today we’re chatting about navigating social interactions as life returns to normal.
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Kelly Bos
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Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body
Kelly Bourne
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
How to increase awareness around your emotional state, plus tools to help when things get out of whack
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Kelly Bos
Website: kellybos.com
Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body
Kelly Bourne
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Finding tiny wins and slices of joy to break through the heaviness of everyday life.
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Kelly Bos
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Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body
Kelly Bourne
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Join us for an examination of privilege and celebrity, a discussion of anger as a secondary emotion, and the importance of coping skills for getting through your most stressful moments.
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Kelly Bos
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Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body
Kelly Bourne
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Join us as we discuss Catherine Price’s latest book, The Power of Fun.
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Kelly Bos
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Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body
Kelly Bourne
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
How to use your breath to calm anxious feelings.
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Kelly Bos
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Kelly Bourne
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Tips and tools for managing difficult conversations with your kids.
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Kelly Bos
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Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body
Kelly Bourne
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
How our unique internet viewing habits influence our “real” life.
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Kelly Bos
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Kelly Bourne
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
How to keep the focus on fun and development when pressure and high expectations mount in youth sport and extracurriculars.
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Kelly Bos
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Kelly Bourne
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
The pandemic is messing with our ability to make memories. Here are a few reasons why, plus some strategies on what you can do to turn things around.
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Kelly Bos
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Kelly Bourne
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
If you have a bedside table overflowing with books on how to "live your best life," this one's for you :)
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Kelly Bos
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Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body
Kelly Bourne
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
As we enter the new year, it’s starting to feel like uncertainty is the only certain thing.
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Kelly Bos
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Kelly Bourne
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Join us for a casual chat as count down the final days till Christmas.
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Kelly Bos
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Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body
Kelly Bourne
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
With increasing numbers of kids in quarantine, cancelled sports, and looming school closures, we’re crossing our fingers and toes for a return to Christmas-as-usual.
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Kelly Bos
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Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body
Kelly Bourne
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Just when we were starting to feel comfortable, life feels like it’s getting messy again. Here are our thoughts on how to navigate the swamp of differing opinions and the rollercoaster of uncertainty.
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Kelly Bos
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Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body
Kelly Bourne
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Join us for a discussion on Mel Robbins’ latest book, “The High Five Habit”
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Kelly Bos
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Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body
Kelly Bourne
Website: kellybourne.ca
Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Easy ideas for cultivating your inner hygge as we approach the winter season.
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Kelly Bos
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Kelly Bourne
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Hot off the heels of her first vacation in two years, Kelly Bos is sharing her experience travelling in the covid era.
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Kelly Bos
Website: kellybos.com
Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body
Kelly Bourne
Website: kellybourne.ca
Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Numerous studies indicate that people are leaving their jobs at a record pace. Today we’re chatting about why that might be, the challenges of starting over, the role of change on motivation, and how to get started if you’re feeling stuck.
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Kelly Bos
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Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body
Kelly Bourne
Website: kellybourne.ca
Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Join us as we chat about the fast-approaching holiday season, including setting expectations for our kids, planning ahead, and managing the unpredictability of life.
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Kelly Bos
Website: kellybos.com
Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body
Kelly Bourne
Website: kellybourne.ca
Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Join us for a chat on the wild and wonderful world of raising tweens, including what took us by surprise, our biggest challenges so far, and how our parenting choices have needed to shift
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Kelly Bos
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Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body
Kelly Bourne
Website: kellybourne.ca
Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Join us as we share what's working for us, what isn't, and our hopes for moving forward, including:
-our battle with the ‘shoulds’
-keeping sanity in our schedules
-‘Dr. Phil’ing’ ourselves
-navigating new routines
-keeping expectations for ourselves (and others!) in check
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Kelly Bos
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Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body
Kelly Bourne
Website: kellybourne.ca
Book: Pig's Big Feelings
The mental load of managing the family’s schedule and keeping everyone on time can be exhausting. Today we’re sharing our struggles with being the family timekeeper and what we’re doing to turn things around.
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Kelly Bos
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Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body
Kelly Bourne
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
From crushing chest pain, to unexplained rashes, to overactive gag reflexes, today we’re talking about what to do when physical symptoms of anxiety crop up in the absence of psychological stress.
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Kelly Bos
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Kelly Bourne
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Are we becoming too involved in our kids' activities? Join us for a discussion on parental egos, the pros and cons of giving advice, and knowing when it's time to quit.
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Kelly Bos
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Kelly Bourne
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Reunited and it feels so good. Join us as we catch up after our summer apart.
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Kelly Bos
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Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body
Kelly Bourne
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Join us as we take a look back at the past year, comparing where we thought we’d be to where we are now, plus a look forward to our summer plans and predictions for the fall.
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Kelly Bos
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Kelly Bourne
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Coming out of pandemic hibernation feels like the perfect time for a fresh start — but why is making positive change so hard?
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Kelly Bos
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Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body
Kelly Bourne
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Ready or not, here we go! Today we’re sharing practical strategies for baby-stepping our way back to “normal.”
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Kelly Bos
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Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body
Kelly Bourne
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Today we’re debriefing our feelings about our kids not returning to school, including a discussion on the hope-disappointment roller-coaster we’ve been riding and how we try to stay positive through it all.
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Kelly Bos
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Kelly Bourne
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Today we’re chatting about the stress of carving out time for rest and relaxation, including tips for how to find peace even when it seems impossible.
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Kelly Bos
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Kelly Bourne
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Today we’re sharing our take on the John Gottman classic, “The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work.”
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Kelly Bos
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Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body
Kelly Bourne
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
A discussion of Adam Grant’s recent article, “There’s a Name for the Blah You’re Feeling: It’s Called Languishing,” compared with Auston Kleon’s response, “I’m Not Languishing, I’m Dormant.”
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Kelly Bos
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Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body
Kelly Bourne
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
It’s a wild dichotomy — we’re never alone, but at the same time we’re more lonely than ever. Today we’re sharing our thoughts + some tips on how to deal.
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Kelly Bos
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Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body
Kelly Bourne
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Today we're talking about how to develop insight, see your blind spots, and get yourself out of autopilot so you can live a more connected and authentic life.
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Kelly Bos
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Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body
Kelly Bourne
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Today we’re reviewing “The Yes Brain,” by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson.
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Kelly Bos
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Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body
Kelly Bourne
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Today we’re talking about what to do when your kids won’t listen, including how we may be inadvertently contributing to their selective hearing, common struggles parents face, and helpful tools to help turn things around.
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Kelly Bos
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Kelly Bourne
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
How to tell if you’re wound a little too tight (and what to do about it!). We’re sharing the secret signs that you may be suffering from anxiety, the power of embracing “good enough,” and life lessons from Bill Murray.
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Kelly Bos
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Today we're chatting everything fun, frivolous, and finding happiness in unexpected places, including high fashion denim and tie-dye, side parts and skinny jeans, blue mascara and mousse, and Sears family portraits.
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
If you could gift yourself one hour, or 4% of your day, to follow your dreams, what would you do with it? Today we’re discussing Karma Brown’s new book, “The 4% Fix: How One Hour Can Change Your Life.”
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Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Today we're sharing passion projects we've launched in the past year, including a brick-and-mortar business, a children's book, charitable contributions, and how relationships were the key to making it all happen.
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Today we’re talking about the difficulties of uncertainty, the exhaustion of constantly having to pivot, and never knowing what next week will bring.
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How to create margin in your life so you have more time (and energy!) for yourself.
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This week we’re reviewing Gretchen Rubin’s book, “The Happiness Project,” including a discussion of how to make the most of the little moments, why you don’t need to move to Bali to change your life, and how the “atmosphere” of your marriage sets the weather for your whole life.
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How the meaning we make out of popular wellness strategies does more harm than good. We’re taking a deep dive into:
- good vibes only
- authenticity
- done is better than perfect
- self-care as a priority
- body positivity
- know your “why”
- fake it till you make it
- affirmations
- minimalism
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Today we’re sharing how we cope when it all gets to be too much, including our recent stories of overwhelm, why you are your own best advisor, questions to ask yourself when you’re at the end of your rope, and how to use the voice in your head to your advantage.
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We’re used to knowing. We’re used to having the answers at our fingertips. But in these uncertain times, it’s not always possible. Today we’re talking about the power of embracing the words “I don’t know” on your mental health, relationships, and ability to get through tough times.
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No matter if you're a stay-at-home parent or working parent, navigating the sudden shift to online learning has been a bumpy ride. Today we're sharing how we're doing our best to make it all work.
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We're only a few weeks in and 2021 is already more than we bargained for. Today we're sharing how we're coping with online learning, the role of grief when faced with unexpected circumstances, and strategies to find peace when surrounded by chaos.
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Join us for an informal look back at the wild ride that was 2020!
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042: Christmas Chat!
Join us for an informal chat as we discuss all things Christmas!
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This week we’re sharing how we’re finding calm amidst the chaos this holiday season. We invite you to join us as we share our mindful moments and simple pleasures on our Instagram stories for the next ten days at instagram.com/talktherapypod
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Today we’re sharing our take on Emily and Amelia Nagoski’s book, “Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle.” We’re covering what burnout is, how it manifests in our lives, and practical science-based strategies to conquer the burnout beast. We also discuss the concepts of Human Giver Syndrome and The Bikini Industrial Complex and how they add to our stress load.
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Tips and tools for navigating holiday overwhelm and uncomfortable conversations, including the importance of coming in “armed,” how to stop walking on eggshells, why sometimes less is best, and how to respond when you don’t know what to say.
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Planning our lives around our kids’ schedules carries a heavy cost. Today we’re talking about how to put ourselves back into the equation, the importance of teaching our kids give-and-take, and the value in embracing adult learning as a model for the messiness of growth.
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Between the US election and rising COVID-19 numbers, it feels like the whole world is on edge. Today we’re sharing tools for how to cope, including mantras to get you through your toughest days, the importance of keeping values at the forefront of uncomfortable conversations, why being kind and being assertive are not mutually exclusive, and the fluidity of self-compassion.
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Entitlement and instant gratification is stressing us out. Today we’re talking about the power of changing our relationship with discomfort, how our perceptions never match reality and the relationship between satisfaction and solving problems.
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Today we’re talking about the guilt that often accompanies positive lifestyle changes, including:
• The importance of knowing your values
• Why growth feels uncomfortable
• How to use your guilt to guide decision making
• The trap of thinking your goals are your own — when they’re actually someone else’s
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Simple strategies for cutting relational “clutter” and cultivating connection with those who matter most, including:
• How false connectivity is sucking your energy
• A litmus test for determining friendship reciprocity
• Simple swaps to create a meaningful connection with your kids
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This week we’re discussing common cognitive distortions and some tools for silencing the “stinky thinking” keeping you up at night.
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We're juggling more than ever and something has to give. Today we're talking about:
• The default assumption that everything is our responsibility
• How to step back so your kids and partners can step up
• Why we need to allow the people in our lives to be responsible for themselves
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Being calm and cool in front of our kids when we’re feeling the stress of uncertainty is tough. Today we’re sharing some tips on managing anxiety so we can be resilient, confident, models for our kids.
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030: Welcome to Season Two!
Join us for a quick check-in and update as we recap summer 2020 and let you in on our plans for season two!
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Join us for our season finale discussing our plans and perspective shifts for summer 2020.
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How to deal when your desire to make others happy collides with your need to stay safe.
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Recent upheaval has forced us to change how we live our daily lives -- here's what we want to take with us moving forward.
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VIDEOS
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026: Reevaluating Romantic Relationships
Our romantic relationships are under more pressure than ever. Here are some tips on how to deal when life gets tough, including a discussion on the changing relationship dynamics brought about by COVID-19 and four indicators you’re in a toxic relationship.
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Unlimited screen time has changed the way we use the internet, mostly for the better. Join us for a discussion on how binging the internet has helped redefine how we use our devices.
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Being all-the-things for all-the people takes its toll. Here are some practical tools for how to deal, including: the guilt of feeling like you’ve abandoned your kids, the importance of re-evaluating priorities, the power of self-awareness, the rise of assertiveness and asking for what you need.
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Practical tools for supporting kids through cancellations and missed milestones.
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How to let go of fear, embrace the unknown, and pursue a new career path. Join us for a candid chat on why your education isn’t a life sentence, how motherhood can shift career goals, and the importance of supporting your friends’ dreams.
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Spring cleaning can be good for the soul! Today we’re talking about the importance of starting small, how investing time now can save you time later, and how we’re tackling spring cleaning in our own homes.
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What to do when your go-to coping mechanisms start to feel like they're hurting more than they're helping
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How to let go of expectations and find balance when it feels like your world has been turned upside down.
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Tight chest? Heavy heart? The pain you’re feeling is likely grief. Join us for a chat on how we’re experiencing grief related to the Covid-19 pandemic, plus some practical tools to cope with the pain of loss.
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Unprecedented change leads to unprecedented stress. Join us for a frank discussion on how we are handling the Covid-19 pandemic and practical advice on how to cope.
Stay home. Stay healthy.
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Who says you need to sit still to be practice mindfulness?! Today we’re busting down barriers for parents of active kids, sharing five simple (and fun!) ways to introduce mindfulness to busy kids.
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PROGRAMMING NOTE: This episode was recorded with regard to seasonal colds and flus. While the landscape has changed drastically in the last week, we have decided to run the episode as while it does not specifically address new concerns with COVID-19, it provides practical tips for managing extended illness and cabin fever.
We will be holding Instagram Live discussions as the situation develops in the coming weeks: instagram.com/talktherapypod
Stay home. Stay healthy. Let’s beat COVID-19.
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Tips and tools for talking to your kids about COVID-19, including where to start, the importance of managing our own anxiety, and what to do when you don’t know the answer to their questions.
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Let’s make mindfulness easy! Today we’re sharing some common myths and misconceptions about starting a mindfulness practice, as well as some practical tools for how to incorporate mindfulness into any moment.
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Worth the Read:
Wherever You Go, There You Are, by Jon Kabat-Zinn
Mindfulness for Beginners, by Job Kabat-Zinn
The Untethered Soul, by Michael A. Singer
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Today we’re talking about the crazy things kids say, especially when it’s highly offensive and unintentional. Even when your kids don’t mean to be cruel it can be very difficult (and uncomfortable!) to deal with. Here are our favourite tips and tools for how to respond when your kids say offensive things in public.
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Has “self-care” become a victim of its social media buzzword status? Today Kelly and I are sharing our thoughts on the concept of self-care, including what it is, what it isn’t, and how we can make use of this important practice without feeling like we’re being frivolous or self-indulgent.
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Holy drama! Today we’re sharing our take on the recent controversy following the Super Bowl Halftime show featuring Shakira and J. Lo. We’re talking keyboard warriors, taking sides, how to manage tough conversations and some tools for moving forward positively.
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Today we’re talking money! Specifically, as it relates to our kids and giving them allowances. We’re covering why it’s important to teach kids the value of money, some tips for introducing allowance, and what to do when things go sideways.
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Worth the Read:
The Opposite of Spoiled, by Ron Lieber
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Gratitude is arguably the hottest buzzword in the personal development landscape. Today we’re talking about the power of cultivating a meaningful gratitude practice, why it’s ok to not always feel grateful, and practical suggestions for practicing gratitude on the fly.
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Worth the Read:The Book of Awesome, by Neil Pasricha
Simple Abundance, by Sarah Ban Breathnach
The Kindness Journal, by Dr. Natasha Sharma
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We can be our own worst enemy when it comes to reaching our goals. Today we’re sharing the hidden reasons why we hold ourselves back, how to tell if you’re selling yourself short, and what to do when other people’s comments hold you back. If you’re someone who suffers from imposter syndrome or plays it safe -- when what you really want to do is take action and make some major changes, this episode is for you!
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Worth the Read:
Start with Why, by Simon Sinek
You Are a Badass, by Jen Sincero
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Happy New Year! We’re kicking off the first episode of 2020 with some real talk on habits — because while resolutions may be the hot topic, creating healthy habits is where it’s at. Today we’re sharing a 3-step process for breaking bad habits and replacing them with new habits that stick.
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Worth the Read:
The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg
Essentialism, by Greg McKeown
Atomic Habits, by James Clear
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Join us for a casual New Year's Eve chat where we share our take on resolutions, our highlights of the past decade, and our biggest lessons learned.
Happy New Year!
Kelly & Kelly
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Merry Christmas! Today Kelly and I are sharing some of our favourite holiday traditions and how we're prepping for Old Saint Nick! Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and thanks for listening!
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Conflict can be uncomfortable, especially during the holiday season. Today we’re sharing strategies on how to deal, including:
- Our tendency to invent conflict or create conflict where none exists
- Managing internal vs external conflict
- Our go-to strategy for handling uncomfortable situations
- Whether or not to argue in front of your kids
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Is homework wrecking our kids? Today we’re having a frank discussion by listener request on how to navigate Kindergarten homework. We’re talking:
- Why we need to question the purpose of homework for 3 and 4-year-olds
- How to approach teachers and administration with your concerns
- The role of bribes and rewards
- When it’s ok to opt-out
Recommended reading: What School Could Be, by Ted Dintersmith
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Real talk and practical strategies for teaching gratitude and generosity to kids who have everything. We discuss:
- Why being buried in stuff stress us (and our kids) out
- How to teach your kids to appreciate their things
- Why it’s ok if your kids don’t want to give to charity
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Self-regulation is a great way to help your kids (and you!) manage difficult emotions by becoming a “stress detective." This episode provides an introduction to the concept of self-regulation, including:
- The difference between self-control and self-regulation
- How self-regulation works and why it’s important
- The 3Rs of Self-Regulation
- Practical calm-down strategies to help your kids when they’re losing their cool
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Book recommendation: Self-Reg: How to Help Your Child (And You) Break the Stress Cycle and Successfully Engage with Life by Dr. Stuart Shanker
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It’s getting to that time of year when expectations run high and fuses are short. Today we’re talking all things holiday-prep, including:
1) Setting boundaries with pushy relatives
2) Managing gift expectations
3) What to do when kids are rude or ungrateful
4) Prioritizing what matters vs getting swept away with other people's plans
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Cultivating quality friendships is critical for our well being and happiness, but they can also be areas of stress and confusion. Today we’re talking all things friendship, including:
1) How to separate quality friendships from those that suck the life out of you
2) The difficulties of making friends as an adult
3) How to rekindle dormant friendships
4) Why it’s sometimes ok to drift apart
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Welcome to the first of our “For Your Tool Kit” segments where we take a closer look at a concept or practice designed to help you relieve stress, find clarity, and increase your self-confidence. This week we’re talking all things self-compassion, including:
1) What it is
2) How it works
3) Why it will change your life
4) How to implement it in your daily life
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Today we're discussing the unattainable, crazy-making goal of perfectionism. We're diving in to:
1) How perfectionism is keeping you stuck
2) How to tell if you are a perfectionist
3) How perfectionism impacts your relationship with your kids
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Welcome to this Bonus episode of Talk Therapy featuring a fun Q&A with co-host Kelly Bos.
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Memes are funny and martyrdom is hard -- is it possible to embrace living a full and varied life in the age of extremes?
We’re diving in to:
1. The role of permission in achieving a balanced self-perception
2. The influence of social media
3. When self-deprecating humour is more cringe-worthy than funny
4. How to know when oversharing is over the line.
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Welcome to this Bonus episode of Talk Therapy featuring a fun Q&A with co-host Kelly Bourne.
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Today we’re digging into all things overwhelm — that cloud of to-dos and would-like-tos that is weighing you down and wasting all your mental energy.
We’re diving in to:
- What overwhelm looks like 2. How it is sapping your energy 3. Practical strategies on how to deal 4. What to do if your overwhelm is getting out of control
Book Recommendation: Procrastinate on Purpose: 5 Permissions to Multiply Your Time by Rory Vader
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Welcome to Talk Therapy -- a podcast covering all things parenting, motherhood, relationships and life with your co-hosts Kelly Bos, MSW, and Kelly Bourne, RN, MA (Counseling and Psychotherapy). ______ Say Hi: instagram.com/talktherapypod talktherapypod@gmail.com kellybos.com kellybourne.ca