The DaintyDysh Podcast

On this week's episode we Dysh with returning guests Marie and Candace about the Prince Charming Effect. It's a tale as old as time a Disney Princess gets her Prince Charming and girls and women have been conditioned to believe that make-believe is real. Are women experiencing underwhelming relationships because romantic media has set impossible standards? The ladies and I Dysh the tea on what happily ever after really means. 

On this week's episode we welcome back Kristen to Dysh on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Using some of the DBT skills she has learned over the years Kristen teaches me some of the tools I can use while going through my medication detox.

It's Borderline Personality Awareness a month and this week we dysh on BPD with Kristen Bellows. She talks about the struggle she had fitting in as a youth. She opens up about the emotional turmoil she experienced as a teen and the relief she felt getting her diagnosis in her 20s. Kristen discusses her journey to wellness especially after discovering Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. 

On today's episode we dysh on The Odd One Out with Marie Logan. 

Today we dysh on Major Depressive Disorder with Marcia Young. 

In today's episode we dysh on Anxiety with Candace Singh. 

On this week's episode of the DaintyDysh Podcast we welcome Kalysha Eccleston to Dysh on Financial Freedom. Kalysha shares her journey to financial wellness and why she is so transparent with her clients. We discuss why it's so hard for the Black community to face their finances and Kalysha gives us some tips on where to get started on the road to financial independence. Follow Kalysha: @illneverbebrokeagain

Today we dysh on Voetry with Odessa Spence!  Check out here website and out of this world art: https://thisisvoetry.com/about/

On this week's episode I bring back one of my favourite series, All Kinds of Crazy where guests tell their lived experience story with mental illness. Todays guest...me! I'm going to kick things off with the help of guest host Victoria and dysh on my journey from mental illness to mental wellness. Tune in because I haven't given this dysh for 5 years so you are not going to want to miss this!

On our first episode of Black History Month we dysh on therapy with psychotherapist Talisa Boland. We talk about what makes Talisa passionate about her field. We discuss why talk therapy is needed in the Black Community and Talisa shares some of the lessons she has learned working in this unique career. Talisa's Website: www.takecourage.ca

On this week's episode we dysh on self-esteem with a very special guest. I talk about my struggles with my body image, why high self-esteem is important and what low self-esteem can do to your mental health.

On our first episode of 2022 we dysh on New Year's Resolutions and how setting goals can have a positive effect on your mental health. I talk about why people often fall short of meeting their goals and I give some helpful tips on how you can make this year's resolutions stick. We welcome an old face to ring in the new year!

To celebrate Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct. 3rd-9th, 2021) we dysh on mental health nursing with my friend Jael. She shares what it is like to work in this unique field both the joys and the challenges.

On this week's episode, we come back better than ever with a fresh look at how physical activity during the stay at home order. With numbers on the decline, we discuss how a taste of freedom has kick started our thirst for outdoor activity. With health care worker's burnout on the rise we talk about a few things our essential workers can do to boost their energy. B and I share what we are doing to maintain our physical health during the pandemic and whether or not our new routines are a positive change. www.danity.com dysh@daintydysh.com Instagram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@bestofonika Instagram-@thatmuvabadxo Instagram-@its.ello Instagram-@itshoneeytee

On this week's episode we dysh on a new concept, COVID Guilt. After a year of dealing with our “new normal,” we discuss the different feelings of COVID Guilt that we are now facing. From feelings of anxiety when it comes to being symptomatic, to survivors guilt after recovering this terrible illness. Onika shares her guilt over being an essential worker and getting the vaccine. Join us this week as we dysh on the kind of guilt that will be with us long after the pandemic. www.daintydysh.com dysh@daintydysh.com Instagram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@bestofonika Instagram-@thatmuvabadxo Instagram-@its.ello Instagram-@itshoneeytee

On this week's episode, we dysh on Codependency. We discuss the difference between being codependent and interdependent, we touch on personal experiences with codependent relationships and what we strive to do to form healthier bonds. How have relationships been affected by codependency during the pandemic? Join us as we examine the real reasons for codependency and how you can conquer the problem.   Dysh List Codependent No More by Melody Beattie www.daintydysh.com dysh@daintydysh.com Instagram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@bestofonika Instagram-@thatmuvabadxo Instagram-@its.ello Instagram-@honeeytee

On this weeks episode, we dysh on boundaries and why it's so important to maintain them in your daily lives. We've all been there before, you draw a line in the sand to only have someone step over it. As we share our own experiences, from the workplace to relationships, it's easy to see where lines can get blurred from friendly to familiar. Tune in as we discuss the importance of making & maintaining boundaries that will have a positive effect on your relationship and mental health.  www.daintydysh.com dysh@daintydysh.com Instagram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@bestofonika Instagram-@thatmuvabadxo Instagram-@its.ello Instagram-@honeeytee

On this week's episode, we celebrate Black History Month by dyshing on black privilege and the benefits of being black. We reflect on our personal experiences when it comes to society, systemic racism, and the challenges that the black community faces in regards to mental wellness. From slavery and oppression to the modern day mental prisons we discuss why we have been privileged and blessed with a support system that broke down walls for us. www.daintydysh.com dysh@daintydysh.com Instagram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@bestofonika Instagram-@thatmuvabadxo Instagram-@its.ello Instagram-@honeeytee

On this week's episode we dysh on body image and the affect the way we view ourselves has on our mental health. Bianca and I share our own experience with feeling insecure and what we can do to gain more body positivity. We talk about modern media and social media and the toll it has taken on young people to strive for the ‘ideal body.” Join us as we try to answer the question why is body image so important and turn the conversation in a more body positive direction. www.daintydysh.com dysh@daintydysh.com Instagram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@bestofonika Instagram-@thatmuvabadxo Instagram-@its.ello Instagram-@honeeytee

On our first episode of 2021, we dysh on Hip Hop Therapy. With Hip Hop being the number one music  genre in the world, we take a look at the true power that Hip Hop and its creators hold when it comes to being therapeutic for listeners going through mental turmoil. With Hip Hop artists coming forward to open up about their mental health we talk about how Hip Hop as a culture has evolved opening up a new platform for people to speak out about mental illness, self-medication and addiction. www.daintydysh.com dysh@daintydysh.com Instagram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@bestofonika instagram-@thatmuvabadxo Instagram-@its.ello Instagram-@honeeytee

On this week's episode, we wrap up 2020 and serve it to you dysh-style. We chat about how the beginning of this year looked so hopeful for most of us but it changed for many of us. From emotional and mental upheaval to job security, join us as we dysh on our own memories and share the good, the bad and the year we never thought we'd overcome!   Also, Join us in wishing our Main Host Onika a Very Happy Birthday today!!!! Have a very very very Happy New Years!   www.daintydysh.com dysh@daintydysh.com Instagram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@bestofonika Instagram-@thatmuvabadxo Instagram-@its.ello Instagram-@honeeytee

On this week's episode, with the holiday season upon us we dysh on Holiday Blues and the effect it might have on you this year. As we are all coping with this pandemic and the new normal we discuss key factors that contribute to the feeling of down during the holidays. Join us as we reveal our own personal struggles and share how you can overcome the blues this season.    From our podcast family to all our supporters, Have a safe & Happy Holidays!   www.daintydysh.com dysh@daintydysh.com Instagram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@bestofonika Instagram-@thatmuvabadxo Instagram-@its.ello Instagram-@honeeytee

On this week's episode we dysh on working remotely during COVID-19. With a second wave on the horizon , we talk about the future of the workforce for some employees. While many are enjoying the idea of working from home, others will be confronted with their Mental Health and ability to stay focused throughout the work day. We also talk about the pros and cons of this new reality we live in and how companies are gaining their employees confidence and trust when it comes to their mental wellbeing. www.daintydysh.com dysh@daintydysh.com Instagram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@bestofonika Instagram-@thatmuvabadxo Instagram-@its.ello Instagram-@honeeytee

On this week's episode we dysh on communication and why it's important to our everyday lives. We define what communication is and the two most important components to developing this skill. From active listening to giving and receiving feedback we examine all aspects of this skill set and how they work together in harmony to create what experts call effective communication. We talk about closeness bias in communication and how it has effected the way B and I communicate. www.daintydysh.com dysh@daintydysh.com Instagram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@bestofonika Instagram-@thatmuvabadxo Instagram-@its.ello Instagram-@honeeytee

On our first AKoC since the pandemic we invite our cousin Tianna (T) to dysh on her mental health journey. We announce T's new role on the team and how excited we are to have her. T opens up about the wonder years (pre-teen) and how those years weren't kind. Recently T decided to take her mental health in her hands and went searching for answers. She reveals how she turned this negative pandemic experience into something positive. T shares the one feeling that drives her toward better mental health. https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools www.daintydysh.com Instagram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@bestofonika Instagram-@thatmuvabadxo Instagram-@its.ello Instagram-@honeeytee

On this week's episode we dysh on motivation and why it's important. I talk about the new physical health journey and why I'm motivated to change. We discuss the benefits of intrinsic motivation, in other words, following your passions and doing the things we love. If you've lost your motivation to workout, we can tell you why. We examine the different types of motivation and which ones resonate with each of us. We share what motivates us to reach our goals and ultimate happiness. www.daintydysh.com dysh@daintydysh.com Instagram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@bestofonika Instagram-@thatmuvabadxo Instagram-@its.ello Instagram-@honeeytee

On this week's episode we dysh on substance use and how the pandemic has changed people's relationship with drugs. We discuss the difference between substance use and substance abuse. We share our own struggles with substance use during the pandemic and how much our usage has increased. We talk about the illicit drug Fentanyl and how it's changed the landscape of drug use acting as a major contributor to the Opioid Crisis in Canada. With overdoses on the rise we give our audience tips on how to use safely.  www.daintydysh.com dysh@daintydysh.com Instagram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@bestofonika Instagram-@thatmuvabadxo Instagram-@its.ello

On this week's episode we dysh on food insecurity and how the pandemic is affecting people's ability to stock their pantries. We talk about how the number of people suffering from food insecurity is growing daily in Canada, the US and Worldwide. Statistics show that the Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) community are most affected. What is the government doing to solve this crisis and with the second wave here how much worse will it get?  www.daintydysh.com dysh@danitydysh.com Instagram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@bestofonika Instagram-@thatmuvabadxo Instagram-@its.ello

On this week's episode we continue to dysh on my COVID mania. I delve deeply into the end of the love I found in a COVID place. I talk about the heights of my hypomania which occurred during a family vacation where I experienced what I  call “Big Idea's Week.” After speaking with my psychiatrist where he confirmed I was in a hypomanic state I went through a serious medication change which would shift the balance of things for good. B and Elliot weigh in on how my state of mind affected our relationships. dysh@daintydysh.com www.daintydysh.com Instagram-@bestofonika Instagram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@thatmuvabadxo Instagram-@its.ello

On this week's episode we dysh on my COVID Mania and why I have been MIA for months. I finally reveal what's been going on with my mental health and how being in a hypo-manic state so long affected work, love, life and finances. B breaks down the timeline of my hypo-mania by events that served to teach me a lesson while simultaneously attempting to push me further down the road to self-destruction. Join us for Part 1 or a two part episode where we give you the dysh on what really went down. www.daintydysh.com Instagram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@bestofonika Instagram-@thatmuvabadxo Instagram-@its.ello    

On this week's episode we dysh on how the never-ending pandemic is taking its toll on our female population. COVID-19 has altered women's work-life balance with the high volume of lay-offs, homeschooling and child care for their kids. We examine how the pandemic is effecting women's mental health. Are we in a 'She-Session?' Is ‘She-Covery' during this trying time possible? Or will we be thrown back to 1950's when cooking, cleaning and making babies was the only job women could do. www.daintydyshpodcast.com dysh@daintydysh.com Instagram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@bestofonika Instagram-@thatmuvabadxo Instagram@its.ello Twitter-@onikadainty    

On this week's episode we dysh on the current mental state of Kanye West. From his 2016 breakdown, to his 2020 bid for the Presidential seat, we talk about his mental health and how it seems to be deteriorating fast and very publically. With his wife Kim Kardashian at her possible limit she asks us all to show her infamous husband empathy and compassion. Can Kanye hold it's all together for his family and fans or will he spiral out of control?    www.daintydysh.com dysh@daintydysh.com Instagram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@bestofonika Instagram-@thatmuvabadxo Instagram-@its.ello

On this week's episode we dysh on back-to-school and the ill-prepared system that children are returning to in September. Covering the government's plans as well as a timeline leading up to the new school year and all that's happened with Covid-19 and education. We discuss the possible steps school boards are taking to return kids to “normal” everyday life. Will the government sink or swim when it comes to deciding the best course of action or will these trying times prove to be too much to handle.  www.daintydysh.com dysh@daintydysh.com Instagram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@bestofonika Instagram-@thatmuvabadxo Instagram-@its.ello

On this week's episode we invite Eb of Black Nerd Talks to dysh on virtual mental health. We talk about the virtual technologies are available and if these services will survive after COVID-19. I talk about my experience with virtual therapy since the pandemic. Is virtual mental health going to be the new normal? Eb shares some of the challenges he faced when looking for his new virtual therapist. If you are in distress or looking for virtual mental health solutions check out the list of resources below. www.daintydysh.com dysh@daintydysh.com Instagram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@bestofonika Instagram-@thatmuvabadxo Twitter-@onikadainty Black Nerd Talks Instagram-@blacknerdtalks Twitter-@blacknerdtalks Free Confidential Resources Available in Canada Youth kidshelpphone.ca One-on-One Counselling  www.ementalhealth.ca stellasplace.ca Indigenous Persons in Distress www.hopeforwellness.ca Anonymous Community Support www.bigwhitewall.com Thinking About Suicide (or worried about a loved one) www.crisisservicescanada.ca Substance Abuse Please contact your local addiction helpline in your province or territory.      

On this week's episode we dysh on policing and mental health. I share stories of my interactions with the police due to crisis and how different each experience was. We address the lack of checks and balances for police when dealing with the mental health community. We go over what a crisis intervention team does and whether or not they are effective. We discuss what's going on with mental health wellness checks in communities across Canada. Should police be first responders on these calls? dysh@daintydysh.com www.daintydysh.com Instagram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@bestofonika Instagram-@thatmuvabadxo Instagram-@its.ello    

It's Canada Day and B and I share what we love the most about our country. We also see if we can remember all the words to our National Anthem (nailed it). Wishing all our Canadian listeners a Happy Canada Day! dysh@daintydysh.com www.daintydysh.com Instagram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@bestofonika Instagram-@thatmuvabadxo  

On this week's episode we dysh in social distancing and the affect that it is having on mental health. dysh@danitydysh.com www.daintydysh.com Instagram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@bestofonika Instagram-@thatmuvabadxo Twitter-@onikadainty

On this week's episode we dysh on racism and our reaction to the George Floyd murder and the Black Lives Matter movement.  dysh@daintydysh.com daintydysh.com Instagram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@bestofonika Instagram-@thatmuvabadxo Twitter-@onikadainty

On this week's episode Bianca, Elliot and I dysh on the COVID lockdown and how its been effecting our lives. We also give an update on the new direction the show is going in. daintydysh.com dysh@daintydysh.com Instagram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@bestofonika Instagram-@thatmuvabadxo Twitter-@onikadainty      

On this week's episode we continue the dysh on COVID-19 and our experience with self isolation. We make the announcement that due to the growing crisis we will be going off air for the foreseeable future. Thank you for all your love and and continued support of the podcast and when the dust settles we shall dysh on. Be safe out there, wash your hands, stay home and self-isolate as much as possible and if you have to go outside for fresh air practice social distancing. See you on the other side.   www.daintydyshpodcast.com dysh@daintydysh.com Instragram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@bestofonika Instagram-@thatmuvabadxo

On this week's episode we dysh on the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the affects the pandemic is having on our mental health and the community at large. I talk about having a panic attack at work after viewing the latest updates on COVID-19 and feeling completely unprepared. We talk about the concept of social distancing and how much trouble the world seems to be in. We go over a COVID-19 self-assessment and what you can do for your self-care when self-isolating. For more information on COVID-19: www.toronto.ca/home/covid-19/covid-19-health-advice/covid-19-assessment-centres/ www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus To Reach Us: www.daintydysh.com dysh@daintydysh.com Instagram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@bestofonika Instagram-@thatmuvabadxo Twitter-@onikadainty  

On this week's AKoC episode we invite our friend Ti-Ana Kerra to dysh on her mental health journey. Growing up in a volatile home she looked to her grandparents for stability. She discusses having serious behavioural issues becoming a runner in her teens. Ti-Ana would get into a serious car accident that would change her life. She talks about her extreme anxiety and the triggers she would experience when revisiting the trauma. Ti-Ana reflects on what she learned after receiving her diagnosis. www.daintydysh.com dysh@daintydysh.com Instagram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@bestofonika Instagram-@thatmuvabadxo Twitter-@onikadainty Ti-Ana Kerra's Info Instagram-@__mstee Instagram-@__omgiloveyournails Twitter-@__MsTee   

On this week's episode we dysh with Dr. Alex Chris on happiness and how it can lead to a fulfilling life. Dr. Alex talks about where happiness comes from. Is happiness a choice or simply a part of the human condition? We talk about the happiness baseline and whether or not it can change. We discuss strategies for improving happiness and well-being in our lives. Dr. Alex gives us some tips on maintaining happiness with an active life. According to the research happiness leads to success in life. www.daintydysh.com dysh@daintydysh.com Instagram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@bestofonika Instagram-@thatmuvabadxo Twitter-@onikadainty  

On this week's episode we dysh on black mental health and the concept of mental slavery. In the black community mental illness is still highly stigmatized. We talk about how many black people turn to religion opting to ‘pray the cray away.' We discuss how the community feels there are not enough safe spaces to express their mental health concerns. We discuss anti-Black racism and how its rooted in Canadian institutions. We talk about the origins of mental slavery and how we can escape it.   www.daintydysh.com dysh@daintydysh.com Instagram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@bestofonika Instagram-@thatmuvabadxo Twitter-@onikadainty

On this week's episode we dysh on mental health language and why it matters. Remember words only have the power we give them to either lift us up or tear us down. We talk about person-first vs. identity-first language and what I prefer to use. We discuss mental health vs. mental illness and how you can have both. We list some of the illnesses misused by people to describe their emotions and behaviours. We talk about some of the terms that are okay to use and which ones are not. www.daintydysh.com dysh@daintydysh.com Instagram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@bestofonika Instagram-@thatmuvabadxo Twitter-@onikadainty

On this week's episode I dysh with my producer/engineer Elliot on his mental health journey. Going to an arts school Elliot says marijuana was a part of the culture and it quickly became a part of his lifestyle. He talks about how he started to use drugs and alcohol heavily in his younger years. He talks about his first manic episode and how public it was because of social media. He discusses his hospitalization being a wake-up call. Elliot was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder but still questions it. dysh@daintydysh.com www.daintydysh.com Instagram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@bestofonika Instagram-@thatmuvabadxo Twitter-@onikadainty  

This week we start a new mental health series. We invite psychologist and workplace mental health expert Dr. Alex Chris to dysh on resilience. She defines resilience for us and tells us how we can build it. Are some people more resilient than others? She talks about people with positive mindsets get through challenges easier. She addresses how we can be more resilient in the workplace and for her it's about exploring your strengths. She talks about how you can identify your level of resilience.   www.daintydysh.com dysh@daintydysh.com Instagram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@bestofonika Instagram-@thatmuvabadxo Twitter-@onikadainty   Instagram-@phd.positivity

On this special episode for #BellLetsTalk Day we invite actor Dillon Casey to dysh about his addiction to opioids. Dillon talks about the highs and lows of acting and the lack of consistency. He opens up about the first time he took opioids and how he got addicted fast. Dillon's rock bottom came when he was acting on a hit show where he would have a breakdown on set after a night of drug use. He made a decision to take stock of his life and ask for help.   www.daintydysh.com dysh@daintydysh.com Instagram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@bestofonika Instagram-@thatmuvabadxo www.twitter.com/onikadainty

On this week's episode we dysh on binge watching and its effect on your mental health. Binge watching is typically when you stream multiple episodes of a show in one sitting. We talk about how addictive this new phenomenon can be. I open up about my binge watching during my depression. We discuss the serious toll this habit takes on your sleep. Find out what Netflix doesn't want you to know that will keep you binge watching. What happens when the show is over? www.daintydysh.com dysh@daintydysh.com Instagram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@bestofonika Instagram-@thatmuvabadxo Twitter-@onikadainty

On this week's episode we dysh on positive thinking and whether or not it works. We talk about the University of Sydney professor who believes positive thinking is dangerous and misunderstood. We discuss the negatives around permanent positivity. I share a story of how the power of positive thinking worked in my favour. We talk about how we feel about the positivity movement on social media. We come to the conclusion that B needs to change her current mindset and I try to help her think more positively. www.daintydysh.com dysh@daintydysh.com Instagram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@bestofonika Instagram-@thatmuvabadxo Twitter-@onikadainty

On this week's episode we invite “A” to dysh on her mental health journey. “A” recalls feeling overwhelmed emotionally as a teenager often having panic attacks. She opens up about feeling paranoid and manic where she felt on an extreme high. As her health spiralled she began to second guess what was real. She shares what her experience was like being committed. Though pure determination she continued to take course while hospitalized. She recalls family support making a huge difference in her recovery.   www.daintydysh.com dysh@daintydysh.com Instagram-@daintydyshpodcast Instagram-@bestofonika Instagram-@thatmuvabadxo Twitter-@onikadainty