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Explore the world of Health Psychology and Behavioural Medicine, guided by your host, Jerod Killick, M.S., senior healthcare operations leader in mental health and addiction. Design your wellness journey through evidence-based clinical practice and resea

Jerod Killick, M.S.

Vancouver BC, Canada


    • Jan 28, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 81 EPISODES


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    My Sober Identity - Why Do I Feel Shame? (Full Disclosure)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2023 31:49


    I discovered today that I have a great deal of shame about identifying myself as, "sober". Johnny and I have been sober since September after a serous health scare. I choose not to drink in support of Johnny who lives with an addiction to alcohol. Since, we have started giving away our alcohol paraphernalia (wine openers, glasses, etc.).

    How I Quit Caffeine and Failed Miserably (A Confession)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2023 32:04


    I had no idea how difficult quitting caffeine was going to be. I have been a coffee drinker since I was eighteen years old. No doubt that I started my caffeine addiction well before that drinking Coca Cola, Pepsi, and Jolt back in the day. The ubiquitous nature of caffeine addiction made my time away from the substance (albeit brief) a very interesting experiment.

    Jerod & Johnny - 2022, The Year Denial Lost Grip (New Year's Eve)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2023 52:01


    In some ways, 2022 has been a year of reckoning. This was the year that denial lost her grip. Alcohol was destroying both of us in its own way and chipping away at the foundation of our marriage. Following a significant health scare, as a couple we committed to becoming a sober family.

    Stimulants (Methamphetamines) - Horrors, Harms, & Care Options

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2022 30:01


    Methamphetamine is the most destructive non-pharmaceutical substance impacting every sector of society. It results in both violent and non-violent crime in every community it impacts. This is evidenced by the work done by the Montana Meth Project. In today's episode, we discuss the anecdotal increase in use on the streets in Vancouver, BC, and the increased presentations observed in the healthcare system.

    How I Trained and Finished My First 42.2k - Liz Garrett, Vegan Marathoner

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 65:54


    Liz recently completed the Eversource Hardford Marathon on October 8th. Liz comes back on the show to describe her training strategy and approach to completing the marathon distance. For the plant-based curious, Liz also describes her approach to nutrition while training and on race day.

    Gratitude - The Critical Step in Your Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 25:32


    Our success is defined by those who helped get us here. As we develop into better individuals, parents, and professionals, it is critical that we take the time to acknowledge those who have made that development possible. The best expression comes in the form of gratitude for the individuals who cared enough to offer a helping hand, kind word, or advice, ultimately taking us to the next level in our journey and self-discovery.

    My Husband's Recovery Journey and Our Commitment to Sobriety as a Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2022 31:28


    In today's episode, I reveal our commitment to recovery as a family of two. COVID provided a gift - Issues became magnified as they were impossible to conceal due to proximity. My husband has struggled over the years, a coping strategy discovered to be effective against the impacts of childhood trauma.

    Orthorexia - The Lesser Known Eating Disorder Among Vegans

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2022 30:03


    Orthorexia, a lesser known eating disorder not yet approved by the American Psychiatric Association, is characterized as an obsession with eating, 'clean' food. Individuals typically categorize food in terms of, 'good vs. bad' and are often concerned with putting, 'poison' in their body, going to great lengths to control the food they eat and how it is prepared by others.

    Weight Loss Without Exercise - Dr. Attia's Three Levers of Nutrition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2022 32:56


    Frustrated with those extra pounds that hang on no matter how hard you workout? Let's face it, exercise alone rarely results in sustainable weight loss. In fact, if you want to lose weight, a surgical approach focusing on diet just might be the key.

    Data is Making Us Anxious and Depressed (Thoughts & Recommendations)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2022 40:45


    I love data. However, as someone who grew up as a member of the Gen-X generation, I have the advantage of remembering what it was like not to have a computer, cell phone, or wearable tracking your every move. While I obsess over the information coming at me, especially as a runner, I also recognize the darker side of data, especially as it relates to anxiety and mood.

    Turning 50 - What I Have Learned and How I am Designing My Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2022 36:26


    Oh my God...where has the last 20, even 30 years gone? In today's episode, I review what turning 50 means to me, what feels different, and outline what I want the next few decades to look like. I also share my findings of what others say they have experienced entering the 5th decade of their life.

    The Healing Power of the Cognitive Reframe (Fighting Our Propensity)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 29:20


    A colleague at work recently remarked that I had a talent for keeping conversations positive (and therefore productive), even when meetings turned towards the negative. I thought, "Wow, do I have everyone fooled!" In reality, what goes on in my head, just like everyone else, is often in stark contrast to what I put out to the real world.

    My Top Ten Tips For Runners In Their 40s and 50s

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 43:32


    Let's face it! From a fitness perspective, getting older, without the proper mindset and approach, is potentially disastrous. We are sore in places we never knew we could. Our energy level throughout the day is not what it was in our early adulthood. In short, maintaining fitness decade after decade, is nothing short of challenging.

    An Introduction to Emotional Self-Regulation (Managing The Chaos)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2022 30:58


    Today we provide a theoretical overview of emotional self-regulation. We review a series of approaches to help with the expression of emotions through dedication to emotional self-care planning, self-monitoring of emotional reactions to triggering environmental cues, and adherence to physical and emotional wellness.

    Kickstart Your Wellness - Walking For Fitness and Tips For Motivation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 36:56


    Walking is the best way to start and sustain your wellness journey. Whether you are attempting to lose weight, or improve your emotional wellbeing, walking is an accessible activity for anyone wanting to increase their level of physical activity. In today's episode we provide an overview of the benefits of walking and what you will need to get started. We also discuss tips to improve motivation, a skill set you will need to keep you going for years to come.

    Strain vs Recovery - What I Learned After Using Whoop 4.0 This Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 32:26


    Are you thinking about getting the Whoop 4.0? Have you seen mixed reviews of the product and don't know where to land? I dove in and made the six month financial commitment to give the wearable a try. In today's episode, I share my experience and try to answer who the Whoop 4.0 is for. I break down what I love, and what leaves me 'almost' certain I will not renew once my commitment is finished.

    What I Noticed Going Alcohol and THC Free After 50 Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2022 37:12


    Making the commitment to eliminate alcohol and THC products from your life is one you will never regret. On the first day of January this year, I made the commitment to stop drinking alcohol for 90 Days in an effort to improve anxiety and sleep. About three weeks later, I took the additional step to stop consuming THC edibles.

    I Got COVID-19: My Perspective as a Healthcare Administrator

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 31:57


    In the middle of last week, I started feeling sick. By Thursday, I was wrapped in a blanket, sitting in front of my computer, working from home. What I worried about, even feared a year ago, had come true - I had COVID-19.

    Liz Garrett on The Law of Attraction, Mel Robbins, and EFT Tapping

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 68:33


    We are so proud to have Liz Garrett, Author of, "My Best Life: Deliberately Creating the Life Of Your Dreams". In this deeply personal interview, Liz describes her discovery of the Law of Attraction and the principles that prompted a journey into self-discovery and transformation.

    New Year's Eve with Jerod & Johnny: Saying Goodbye To 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 49:00


    This was supposed to be the year we left our medical grade masks, cheap slimy hand sanitizer, and disaster of a home office behind. In the end, we reflect on the fact that COVID-19 remains a reality along with its impact on our professional and personal lives. We are officially saying, "Goodbye" to 2021.

    COVID-19 Depression: Observations and Management (My Journey)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2021 41:51


    Each of us, whether you are a frontline healthcare professional or healthcare leader, is coping with the results of the ongoing pandemic in both adaptive and maladaptive ways. COVID-19 Depression is how we are now conceptualizing what we as individuals are experiencing and what we observe in others.

    Addiction & Precontemplation - Screening and Basic Approaches To Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2021 46:05


    It is difficult to know what to do when someone is stuck in precontemplation. While we often blame the individual using substances for their persistent denial of the impact their use has on their life, we also find ourselves trapped in their apparent lack of commitment to change.

    Psychodynamics and Psychoanalysis - Relevance in Health Psychology

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2021 39:17


    Freud's Psychoanalytic theory and the field of Health Psychology have one thing in common - Both approaches seek to help individuals, 'feel better'. We typically associated Health Psychology and Behavioural Medicine within the context of cognition and behaviour.

    Five Disturbing Health Trends You Should Avoid

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021 29:43


    Everyone is looking for a hack to wellness. In reality, the turtle wins the race when it comes to improved physical and emotional wellbeing. In today's episode, I review five dangerous health trends, many promoted on TikTok to youth.

    You Asked, We Answer - Your Health Psychology Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2021 43:58


    Over the past three years, we received dozens of questions from our listeners. In this special episode, we sifted through the most relevant and interesting queries and answer each from a place of thoughtfulness and authenticity.

    My Vegan Choice - Raising The Bar On The Vegan Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 31:04


    Living a vegan lifestyle is a journey, not an endpoint. I discuss my own circuitous path living as a vegan, the bumps along the way, and the lessons I have learned. My vegan choice started over a decade ago. Over the years, my adherence has not been perfect.

    Controversial & Dangerous Treatments For Mental Illness - A Dark History

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2021 31:37


    Based on listener feedback, today, I review the dark history of treatments for mental illness. In my review, I highlight the most astonishing practices - Who knows how well intentioned these actors were. Nevertheless, treatments such as blood letting, insulin shock therapy, and lobotomy were anything but humane.

    Grounding Exercises For Acute Anxiety (Trauma & Cognitive Psychology)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 35:52


    A listener reached out inquiring about managing moments of acute anxiety and feeling overwhelmed at work. Today, we discuss the power of "Grounding," an approach that interrupts the mental and physiological response to anxiety.

    You Are Evolving - Post-Covid Professional and Personal Growth Insights

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2021 35:29


    In today's episode, I walk through a series of insights on professional and personal growth as part of my Autumn period of self-reflection. I challenge the idea that our work and home life should be considered separate. I also consider the importance of being comfortable with who you are and your accomplishments as a part of emotional wellbeing.

    Perfectionism is Ruining Your Life (Observations and Solutions)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2021 31:57


    In a previous article on Finding My Psych, we explored the application of the Triple Column Technique on addressing perfectionism. Today, in this solo episode, I addressed my own experience with perfectionism and provide some suggestions for containment.

    Promoting Hope Over Impending Doom - Light Your Own Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2021 44:58


    I review recent thoughts on the pervasive hopelessness invading our culture. After stumbling onto a recent reflection by Rich Roll, I couldn't help but be impacted by his persistent hope promoting approach found in his work as a content creator, athlete, and human being.

    My Relationship With Alcohol - A Breakup Long Overdue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2021 44:59


    In this solo episode today, I talk about the influence alcohol has had on my life. I am quick to state that I am not an alcoholic. I have no tragic story about how alcohol has destroyed my family or caused cancer. However, I do have a story about my relationship with alcohol and how it is easily the most subtractive activity that I participate in.

    Amy Robertson - Hitting the Reset Button and Conversations on Dying

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2021 69:03


    We are honoured to have, Amy Robertson, MSc. OT, on the Finding My Psych Podcast today. Amy and I discuss her most recent decision to move back to the East Coast to be closer to family. We spend time talking about the power of hitting the reset button in life and excitement/anxiety that come along with taking strategic leaps.

    Vegan Living: Stupid Things Vegans Say and How To Veganize Anything

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 41:25


    The evidence is clear - A plant-based vegan diet is protective against emerging disease and in some cases can reverse symptoms associated with heart disease, diabetes, etc. The Finding My Psych team is dedicated to promoting emotional wellness, preventative dietary habits, and physical fitness.

    Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG) - Definition and Application

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 25:57


    We are all familiar with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This potentially debilitating presentation is found in individuals that have suffered traumatic experiences, typically from external forces with significant power over the individual.

    Defining Health Psychology and Behavioural Medicine (Theory and Practice)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2021 55:35


    In today's episode, we return to basics and provide a detailed framework for positive health outcomes through the lens of Health Psychology and Behavioural Medicine. In the past, we have barely touched on the important contribution that behaviour has on physical and emotional wellbeing.

    Thinking Fallacies - A Deeper Understanding of Cognitive Distortions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 31:37


    In today's episode, we expand on work by Dr. David Burns as we explore common thinking fallacies we all, at one time or another, find ourselves using. In our previous three-part series on cognitive behavioural therapy skill building, we define frequently used distortions in every day thinking.

    Older Runners, Common Injuries, and Injury Prevention (My Experience)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 27:54


    In today's episode, I reflect on the pitfalls of running that become more probable as we age. As we move through our 40s, new problems appear. While our cardiovascular fitness remains strong with each decade, our body's ability to maintain the speed of our 20s quickly slips by.

    Fitness Plan Reset & Fostering Resiliency In Our COVID19 Era

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 36:54


    In today's episode, I reflect on my own physical and emotional fitness setback. The COVID19 experience has whittled away at everyones health. While we find ourselves trying to survive each horrific news cycle describing the race to vaccinate before variants shove us back towards a hopeless scenario of having no vaccine at all, emotionally and physically, we have given up.

    Behavioural Activation in Health Psychology - Back To Basics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 32:49


    In today's episode, I bring us back to basics in a review of how behaviour impacts wellness. I share my personal experience several years ago when I went through a depressive episode - I realize now that activating adaptive behaviour would have helped in treating difficult to manage symptoms.

    Revisiting The Spirituality - Psychology Connection (Wellness Benefits)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2021 34:16


    In our previous episode, "Review of Netflix Series Surviving Death - Spirituality in Psychology," on the Finding My Psych Podcast, we believe that we missed an opportunity. In our excitement, it is clear that we glossed over the impact of spirituality on wellness.

    Review of Netflix Series, "Surviving Death" - Spirituality in Psychology

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 42:42


    We get together to discuss the recent release, "Surviving Death" on Netflix. The show caused significant reaction for both of us, and sparked conversation about our own beliefs about the after-life and spirituality. In our review, we weight both the believable aspects of the series, and the places where the show fell apart.

    20 Questions For New Year's Eve 2021: Leaving COVID-19 Behind

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 61:09


    Wow, this past year has been one hell of an experience. While we are not out of the woods yet in our international response to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a lot of room for celebration. Over the next several months, vaccines will be readily available to the world population.

    Minutes of Exercise Required For Weight Loss (The Leptin Link)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 40:00


    In today's episode, we review a recent study published from the College of Sports Medicine in Sports and Exercise, in an effort to understand the connection between exercise minutes and weight loss. In other words, how much exercise is required to lose significant weight for those starting their first exercise program?

    Digital Minimalism for Improved Attention and Mood

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 41:29


    In today's episode, I reflect on the attention dominating and anxiety provoking nature of modern tech on our day-to-day lives. After briefly discussion to leaders in the digital minimalism space (Cal Newport and Matt D'Avella), I review my own maximalist ways.

    Critical Metrics For Optimal Health and Fitness Monitoring

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 40:38


    In today's episode, we provide a basis for monitoring health related outcomes using metrics supported in the peer reviewed literature. It is suggested that weight, body fat %, nutrition counting, movement throughout the day, and alcohol consumption are the most basic and critical measures for monitoring wellness.

    20 Revealing Questions For Couples - Loving Each Other & Commitment

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020 76:29


    Johnny Killick, chief editor at Finding My Psych, joins his husband Jerod on the show today to discuss togetherness. Jerod and Johnny review twenty curated questions for couples, revealing that, in the end, loving each other is tied to fostering mutual curiosity and commitment, especially in difficult times.

    My Mental Illness: Major Depression - My Struggle, My Teacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 56:30


    At Finding My Psych, it is important that we do not fall into the trap of providing tools, acting as if every tool we discuss has universal impact. It is even more important that we don't treat the topic of mental illness in such an academic way that the material becomes un-relatable.

    Sue Williston: Hope, My Truth, and Lessons Along The Way (20 Questions)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 74:17


    We are proud to have Sue Williston back in the seat, this time as a guest on the Finding My Psych Podcast. About four years ago, Sue appeared on the Svelte Yeti Podcast (a previous Killick production) to talk about her recent health struggles with breast cancer, and her health focused mission moving forward.

    Settling Into the COVID Crisis and the Evils of Virtue Signalling

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2020 52:48


    In today's episode I talk about how society has shifted in the past few weeks as we settling into the COVID19 pandemic crisis. I note that kids getting back to school and companies calling their employees back into work who were operating virtually, has provided a sense of normality.

    Tamara Randall On Recovery - Excavating Your Authentic Self

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 80:58


    In today's show, special guest, Tamara Randall and I start our discussion by reviewing the current experience of those suffering from addiction in Vancouver British Columbia, and where services fall short. There is no doubt that the recovery journey starts well before the individual indicates readiness.

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