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…
Join us as we close out our third season with a casual chat about what we're looking forward to this summer. Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com 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.” Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body Kelly Bourne Website: kellybourne.ca 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? Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com 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 the surreal experience of feeling like we're still 25, despite the harsh reality that we're approaching mid-life. Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body Kelly Bourne Website: kellybourne.ca 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. Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body Kelly Bourne Website: kellybourne.ca Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Dealing with lazy questions, learned helplessness and a discussion on why our frustration levels are so high. Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com 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. Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body Kelly Bourne Website: kellybourne.ca Book: Pig's Big Feelings
How to increase awareness around your emotional state, plus tools to help when things get out of whack Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body Kelly Bourne Website: kellybourne.ca Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Finding tiny wins and slices of joy to break through the heaviness of everyday life. Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body Kelly Bourne Website: kellybourne.ca 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. Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body Kelly Bourne Website: kellybourne.ca Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Join us as we discuss Catherine Price's latest book, The Power of Fun. Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body Kelly Bourne Website: kellybourne.ca Book: Pig's Big Feelings
How to use your breath to calm anxious feelings. Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body Kelly Bourne Website: kellybourne.ca Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Tips and tools for managing difficult conversations with your kids. Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body Kelly Bourne Website: kellybourne.ca Book: Pig's Big Feelings
How our unique internet viewing habits influence our “real” life. Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body Kelly Bourne Website: kellybourne.ca 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. Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body Kelly Bourne Website: kellybourne.ca 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. Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body Kelly Bourne Website: kellybourne.ca 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 :) Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body Kelly Bourne Website: kellybourne.ca Book: Pig's Big Feelings
As we enter the new year, it's starting to feel like uncertainty is the only certain thing. Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body Kelly Bourne Website: kellybourne.ca Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Join us for a casual chat as count down the final days till Christmas. Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body Kelly Bourne Website: kellybourne.ca 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. Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body Kelly Bourne Website: kellybourne.ca 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. Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body Kelly Bourne Website: kellybourne.ca Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Join us for a discussion on Mel Robbins' latest book, “The High Five Habit” Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com 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. Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body Kelly Bourne Website: kellybourne.ca 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. Thanks for listening Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com 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. Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com 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 the fast-approaching holiday season, including setting expectations for our kids, planning ahead, and managing the unpredictability of life. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com 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 Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com 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 Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com 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. Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body Kelly Bourne Website: kellybourne.ca 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. Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body Kelly Bourne Website: kellybourne.ca 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. Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body Kelly Bourne Website: kellybourne.ca Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Reunited and it feels so good. Join us as we catch up after our summer apart. Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body Kelly Bourne Website: kellybourne.ca 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. Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body Kelly Bourne Website: kellybourne.ca 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? Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body Kelly Bourne Website: kellybourne.ca 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.” Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body Kelly Bourne Website: kellybourne.ca 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. Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com 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 the stress of carving out time for rest and relaxation, including tips for how to find peace even when it seems impossible. Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body Kelly Bourne Website: kellybourne.ca Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Today we’re sharing our take on the John Gottman classic, “The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work.” Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body Kelly Bourne Website: kellybourne.ca 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.” Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body Kelly Bourne Website: kellybourne.ca 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. Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body Kelly Bourne Website: kellybourne.ca 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. Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body Kelly Bourne Website: kellybourne.ca Book: Pig's Big Feelings
Today we’re reviewing “The Yes Brain,” by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson. Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body Kelly Bourne Website: kellybourne.ca 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. Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body Kelly Bourne Website: kellybourne.ca 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. Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body Kelly Bourne Website: kellybourne.ca 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. Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body Kelly Bourne Website: kellybourne.ca 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.” Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos Website: kellybos.com Wellness Center: Muskoka Mind & Body Kelly Bourne Website: kellybourne.ca 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. Thanks for listening. ..... Visit Muskoka Mind + Body: https://www.muskokamindbody.ca Buy "Pig's Big Feelings" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1777389607 ..... Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos' Website: kellybos.com Kelly Bourne’s Website: kellybourne.ca
Today we’re talking about the difficulties of uncertainty, the exhaustion of constantly having to pivot, and never knowing what next week will bring. Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos' Website: kellybos.com Kelly Bourne’s Website: kellybourne.ca
How to create margin in your life so you have more time (and energy!) for yourself. Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos' Website: kellybos.com Kelly Bourne’s Website: kellybourne.ca
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. Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos' Website: kellybos.com Kelly Bourne's Website: kellybourne.ca
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 Thanks for listening. Say Hi: Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com Kelly Bos' Website: kellybos.com Kelly Bourne’s Website: kellybourne.ca