Talks With Tandra

Amanda and I discuss the many different forms of self-harm that exist including the obvious ones and some that aren't always acknowledged as being forms of self-harm. We talk about some of our experiences with self-harming and how it has affected us personally. This episode deals with a heavy subject matter and this conversation can be triggering to some, so listener discretion is advised.  If you are struggling, please know that you are not alone. The crisis text line is a great resource that you can reach by texting HOME to 686868.

Emma Claire joins the podcast this week to discuss her many diagnoses, including ADHD, OCD, Major Depressive Disorder and EDNOS, just to name a few. Emma and I also discuss many topics such as the benefits and importance of having a diagnosis as well as the negative influence society and media has on mental health and the stigma surrounding it.

On this episode, Peggy Jupe joins the podcast to openly talk about her experiences coping with mental illnesses and the ways they have manifested in her life. A music student at Western University in London Ontario, Peggy is interested in music therapy and using choirs as a way to help young people with mood disorders.

Blake joins the podcast to share his amazing story of hope and resilience. I had the wonderful opportunity to spend 3 months with Blake last summer traveling across Eastern Canada with LiveDifferent to give presentations in schools. Blake had a tough battle with his mental health after suffering multiple concussions playing hockey. On top of sharing his story, we cover a broad range of topics including the importance of meaningful and intentional conversations, the struggles of opening up about your mental health as a male, and finding your true purpose in life. Strap in – this is a lengthy but great episode! You can follow Blake on Instagram: @blakelangbroek

This episode features my good friend Megan Burke, who shares her story and her struggles with the eating disorder bulimia.  You can follow Megan's journey with battling ED on her Instagram page: @megfightsED

In this solo episode, I tell my life story and the series of events that shaped my mental health starting from my childhood. I share my experiences with sexual abuse, childhood trauma and toxic relationships as well as self-harming, crisis centres and suicide attempts in the hopes that others can relate and realize that they are not alone in their struggles.

What does it mean to be clinically depressed? How is it different than just being sad? Tandra and Amanda discuss major depression in depth, how it manifests for them and how their depression has changed over time. 

Tandra and Amanda discuss what it's like living with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), how it manifests and the stigma surrounding it in the workplace and at home. 

Welcome to Talks With Tandra! In this first episode, Myself (Tandra) and Amanda tell our stories and explain how we got started on our journey through mental health. We discuss our aspirations for the podcast and what we hope to achieve in the near future.