Why Me? – CFRC Podcast Network

In this episode I sat down with Tom Ellison to talk about his experience struggling with depression as a male varsity athlete. Listen to this episode if you want to learn how stigma impacted him and what prompted him to speak up. Enjoy!   Watch Tom’s video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpR1q9T0Yes

In this episode I talk about the poem the “guest house” and what it can teach us about learning about our emotions. Listen to this episode if you want to learn how to welcome negative thoughts in order to ease your mind. Enjoy!

In this episode I wrap up the series on happiness and meaning by comparing the two of them.  Listen to this episode if you want to learn some of the advantages and disadvantages of both happiness and meaning as well as my thoughts on which one we should be striving for. Enjoy!  

In this episode I sat down with my friend Jess to talk about compassion fatigue. Listen to this episode if you want to learn about what compassion fatigue is, how to recognize it in yourself, and how to take care of your own mental health while taking care of others. Enjoy!

In this episode I talk about meaning. Listen to this episode if you want to learn what “meaning” really is, some of the misconceptions behind it and what some of the benefits are. Enjoy!

In this episode I talked with Dr. Andrew Ekblad about mindfulness meditation. Listen to this episode if you want to learn what mindfulness meditation is, what some of the benefits are, and how it can help us deal with challenging thoughts and emotions. Enjoy!

In this episode I talked with Chayce about the challenges she faced during her transition to university. Listen to this episode if you want to learn how Chayce navigated her first year of university and how she thinks taking a “proactive approach” to mental health can benefit us. Enjoy!

In this episode I continue to talk about happiness. Listen to this episode if you want to learn how happiness can come from caring about the happiness of others, and letting go of what people think about you. Enjoy!

In this episode I talked with Constantina about her struggle with anxiety. Listen to this episode if you want to learn how stigma prevented her from reaching out, and what she is doing to help others in her program who are suffering in silence. Enjoy!

In this episode I talk about the lessons I learned from the book “Hector and the Search for Happiness”. Listen to this episode if you want to learn about some of the different things that can make us happy, and why searching for happiness can sometimes make us fall short. Enjoy!

In this episode I talked with Dr. Andrew Ekblad about intense emotions. Listen to this episode if you want to learn about some of the positive consequences of experiencing intense emotions, some strategies on how to manage them and when you should reach out to a professional. Enjoy!

In this episode I talked with Jonathon Andrews about his experience with mental illness and his public speaking business. Listen to this episode if you want to learn some practical tips on how to balance numerous responsibilities, conquer self doubt and take care of yourself. Enjoy!

In this episode I sat down with my friend Jane to talk about her decisions to make a big change in her career as well as in her marriage. Listen to this episode if you want to learn how Jane’s “inner pilot light” helped guide her decisions, how she now finds meaning in what she Continue Reading

In this episode I sat down with my friend Dave to talk about his experience growing up with a mom who struggled with a mental illness and how it impacted him. Listen to this episode if you want to learn how Dave took ownership of his situation, put an end to his family history of Continue Reading

In this episode I talk about how our society views vulnerability and suffering. Listen to this episode if you want to learn why being vulnerable is a sign of courage not weakness, and how challenging this core belief can encourage us to speak up about what we are going through. Enjoy!

In this episode, I talk about the phrase “this too shall pass” and how it applies to mental illness. Listen to this episode if you want to learn how the phrase can get you through challenging times by reminding you that everything in life is temporary. Enjoy!

In this episode I sat down with my friend Jess to talk about the time she took off of university and her struggle with a chronic illness.  Listen to this episode if you want to learn about tips for healthy eating and the impact it can have on your mental health.  Enjoy!

In this episode I talk about the side of university culture that is a competition to be busy and how to manage that. Listen to this episode if you want to learn how to spend more time on the tasks that really matter by using the important vs. urgent matrix and ultimately free up your Continue Reading

In this episode I sat down with my friend Bruno to talk about his struggle with anxiety and how he dealt with it. Bruno has been able to use his passion for music as an outlet to deal with his anxiety and process what is going on around him. Finding a passion or creative hobby Continue Reading

In this episode I sat down with my grandmother to talk about the hardships she has faced in life and how she dealt with them. Despite not having a mental illness, my grandmother has a lot to teach us in terms of cultivating resilience in life as well as living in the moment.   Enjoy!

In this episode I talked with my friend Shelley about her experience as a parent with a mental illness and her twelve year old son’s decision to run from Barrie to Ottawa to help kids. Listen to this episode if you want to learn how her son’s decision has given Shelley the opportunity to be Continue Reading

In this episode I sat down with my friend Marion to talk about her experience accessing mental health resources at university and what she ultimately decided to do about it. Marion has been able to turn a difficult experience into a positive one by co-founding a company called Hasu eCounselling which aims to make mental Continue Reading

In this episode I introduce buddhism, and the 3 different types of suffering.  Listen to this episode if you want to learn how the buddhist philosophy can teach us how to alleviate self inflicted suffering and catch ourselves when we are spiralling.  Enjoy!

In this episode I talk about mindfulness meditation, mindfulness philosophy and how it can apply to our daily lives.  Listen to this episode if you want to learn how mindfulness can benefit our mental wellbeing and how we can practice being more present in our day to day lives.  Enjoy! Here is the link I Continue Reading

In this episode I talk about the research behind the link between exercise and mental health, my experience with the benefits of exercise, and some strategies to make exercise a part of your daily routine. Listen to this episode if you want to learn why exercise is a recognized treatment for depression and how you Continue Reading

In this episode I talk about why I started the podcast, the two goals I have for the podcast, and some important things to keep in mind before listening. Enjoy!