Podcasts about registered psychotherapist

In this episode we are speaking with Victoria Di Giovanni about her Blue album and her creative process in writing the songs. She also shares more about her creative and PhD work and how that has influenced how she works with families and individuals in hospice care. Finally, we wrap up with Victoria suggesting ways for us to engage with the Blue album in times of loss. Here is a little more about Victoria:Victoria Di Giovanni is a music therapist and grief counsellor working in hospice care. She is a PhD student researching the role of music creation in bereavement and how personalized musical experiences can support grief processing. Alongside her clinical and academic work, Victoria is a professional songwriter and audio engineer under the pseudonym, SH3, using music as both a therapeutic and creative practice.The Blue Album: https://www.sh3official.com/  Beyond the Studio, Sing it Girls and the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast were founded by Adrienne Pringle and Cathy Thompson.Sing it Girls program InformationAdrienne is a Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Music Therapist with over years of clinical experience working as a music therapist in hospital palliative care, and hospice. She currently works in private practice with Beyond the Studio and CHM Therapy, as an educator and supervisor with Concordia and Wilfrid Laurier Universities. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Music Therapy Fund and is a past President of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists. Adrienne co-founded Beyond the Studio, Sing it Girls! and The Canadian Music Therapy Podcast with Cathy Thompson in 2013. Adrienne's clinical work is focused in mental health, wellness care, bereavement support, hospice palliative care, chronic illness, and using voice, song and music to support emotional and physical health across the lifespan. She created the Singing Well bereavement support group, her research in collaboration with Concordia university is published in the Summer 2018 issue of Bereavement Care. Her most recent publication, "Reflections on the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast: The First 40," can be found in the Canadian Journal of Music Therapy, 2023. Contact Adrienne for SupervisionCathy is a leader in business development across Canada. She is passionate about helping people discover their own talents and gifts in the areas of personal and professional development. She partnered with Adrienne to establish Beyond the Studio because of the vision of the organization. To nurture a love of music in all clients and students. Music is such a critical part of our world and Beyond the Studio offers a gateway in which people can experience more of it, through therapy and lessons. She has seen firsthand the joy and milestones that can be reached through music therapy.I'm excited that we can help more people through our psychotherapy services launched in the fall of 2023.Author of: The Dandelion: Secrets to Growing Your Successful Business from the Ground UpBuy Now!Publications:"Reflections on the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast: The First 40," can be found in the Canadian Journal of Music Therapy, 2023.   Thompson, C., Girls Talk : An anti-stigma program for youngwomen to promote understanding of and awareness about depression: Facilitator's manual, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. CanadaContact Cathy for business development 

90s nostalgia is everywhere right now, and it's not a random coincidence.In this episode, I explore the documentary In Search of Darkness 1995-1999 (2026) and the psychology of nostalgia. I talk about:How we define nostalgiaThe mental health benefits of nostalgiaHow nostalgia is particularly beneficial for those suffering with dementia or cognitive declineWhy we cling to nostalgia in times of change or uncertaintyWhen we need to be careful about over-indulging in nostalgiaThe three of cups and how this tarot card evokes nostalgic feelings for meMental Health is Horrifying is hosted by Candis Green, Registered Psychotherapist and owner of Many Moons Therapy...............................................................Show Notes:Want to work together? I offer 1:1 virtual psychotherapy for Ontario residents, along with tarot, horror, and dreamwork services (anywhere my bat signal reaches), both individually and through my group program, the Final Girls Club. Podcast artwork by Chloe Hurst at Contempo MintGet up to 20% Cozy Earth with promo code HORRIFYING. If you get a survey post-purchase, be sure to let them know Candis sent you! Get 20% off In Search of Darkness 1995-1999 with promo code HORRORFRIENDS26.Woods B, O'Philbin L, Farrell EM, Spector AE, Orrell M. Reminiscence therapy for dementia. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2018 Mar 1;3(3):CD001120. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001120.pub3. PMID: 29493789; PMCID: PMC6494367.Ismail S, Christopher G, Dodd E, Wildschut T, Sedikides C, Ingram TA, Jones RW, Noonan KA, Tingley D, Cheston R. Psychological and Mnemonic Benefits of Nostalgia for People with Dementia. J Alzheimers Dis. 2018;65(4):1327-1344. doi: 10.3233/JAD-180075. PMID: 30149444.

Have you ever felt the need to choose between non-profit and private practice? Is it possible to do both? My guest today, Tina, has found a way to do so! She believes in sustainability, both in business and her personal life. For Tina, being able to offer her services in the non-profit sector helps her to make sure her expertise is available to people who need the support but can't easily afford it, and seeing private clients in her solo practice helps her to support herself!   By combining both approaches, Tina can make sure she utilizes both her passion and her skills, and live while working in a way that feels fully integrated with her values. If you want to learn more, come join our conversation!  MEET TINA Tina Bells is a Registered Psychotherapist and EMDR therapist based in Toronto, where she also serves as the Grief and Bereavement Coordinator for a local hospice. She is the owner of Grounded Voice Psychotherapy, her Private Practice, where she supports individuals experiencing loss and Spiritual abuse. With a Master's in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy and over a decade of experience in non-profits, including those such as shelters and correctional services, all of which inform her holistic, compassionate approach. Learn more about Tina on her practice website, Psychology Today, and LinkedIn profiles.  In this episode:  What motivated Tina to become a therapist  Going into private practice  Managing a diverse schedule  Tina's goals for 2026 Tina's advice to listeners  What motivated Tina to become a therapist There was no big, sudden moment of realization that Tina had to know she wanted to become a therapist. Instead, pursuing therapy came from a lifetime of interest in other people. 'I think it was a series of small things over time. I always knew I wanted to support people, that's what led to the Master's in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy, and then into the non-profit work that I have been doing for the last two decades.' - Tina Bells  Initially, Tina worked mostly with people who were struggling with addictions, but with time, her passions shifted, things changed, and she began to focus on grief. That pulled her in and encouraged her to pivot her career.  Going into private practice  While Tina continues to work in the non-profit sector, she has begun her own Canadian private practice to prevent burnout.  'I think sustainability is an ethical issue, and that private practice allows me to do both [non-profit and private practice work], and allows me to have meaningful work in non-profit and provide for clients in a way that you can't when you're in the system.' - Tina Bells  For Tina, having one foot in both the non-profit sector and private practice enables her to find a clear, sustainable balance between serving her community and her passions while still being able to earn a stable income to support herself.  'It's really amazing to serve in that way, and to meet the needs of people who wouldn't be able to access mental healthcare otherwise. [And] when you're in private practice, you're able to meet a need in a different way, so you get more time with people. You get to see some of that long-term [change].' - Tina Bells Therefore, Tina can give support and care to people who need assistance through non-profit sectors, and also continue seeing her private practice clients.  Managing a diverse schedule  Since Tina works in both non-profit and private practice, she needs to be strategic with her time.  At the moment, she works for three days in a non-profit and two days in her private practice. With this split, she's able to work with both groups of people and still afford her lifestyle.  Additionally, her private practice is completely virtual, which helps her manage her work from home on her dedicated practice days.  Tina's goals for 2026 For 2026, Tina's main goal is to get groups up and running in her Canadian private practice.  'I'm trying to generate some interest in that. I would really love to do a group that focuses on the grief around losing a spiritual community. I think that's a really big piece, and it's not something that's often talked about, so that's my goal … To get a group going.' - Tina Bells She has added this option to her Psychology Today profile just to start the process. While she hasn't gotten any clients for the groups yet, the year has just begun! And Tina knows it will take some time to develop.  Additionally, Tina has goals to expand her marketing efforts, especially when it comes to networking and meeting new people in the community. If you are a non-profit or private practice owner, reach out to Tina and connect.  Tina's advice to listeners Don't underestimate the importance (and power!) of good supervision. Working with an expert and compassionate mentor can help you cover so much ground, especially if you are feeling unsure, nervous, or unsure how to begin this journey into therapy.  Connect with me: Instagram Website  Resources mentioned and useful links: Nadia and Debora D'Luso: A Sister-Team in Private Practice | EP 188 Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Jane App (use code FEARLESS2MO for two months free) Get started with Hushmail here and get one month for free! Learn more about Tina on her practice website, Psychology Today, and LinkedIn profiles Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and TuneIn  

Michael interviews Simone Moir, Registered Psychotherapist, on the precept of aparigraha (non-greed) and the practice of generosity. They discuss what comes up around possessiveness, addiction and obsession, embracing impermanence, the importance of relationship and knowing the importance of boundaries. From the 5th video in Michael's online course, "Embodying Ethics & Vows in Modern Life," a nine-week program weaving Buddhist and yogic ethics into the fabric of daily life. For the next few weeks, we'll be posting more excerpts and "Best of" episodes focused on The Five Ethics: • Ahimsa (Non-Violence) • Satya (Honesty) • Asteya (Non-Stealing) • Brahmacharya (Wise Use of Energy) • Aparigraha (Non-Greed) Join us to learn how these ethical principles can ground you in modern life. If you're interested in taking the full course, visit: https://edu-michaelstone.com/product/embodying-ethics-vows-in-modern-life/

In this episode, we discuss happiness. What it is and how we find it.Richard Nicholls is an Author, Podcaster and Registered Psychotherapist working in the Midlands in the UKIf you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation, then please email us: unquestionablepod@gmail.comFind us here:Twitter: @unquestionpodInstagram: @unquestionablepodTik Tok: @unquestionablepodFacebook: @unquestionablepodcastYoutube: @unquestionablepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special tribute to Canadian icon and spooky legend Catherine O'Hara, I talk about all that she gave us, and the healing capacity of a psychological phenomenon called transference. I talk about:Catherine O'Hara's life and legacyWhat transference isWhen transference occursWhat we transferred onto Catherine O'Hara and how she helped us healMental Health is Horrifying is hosted by Candis Green, Registered Psychotherapist and owner of Many Moons Therapy...............................................................Show Notes:Want to work together? I offer 1:1 psychotherapy both virtually (Ontario) and in-person (Toronto), along with tarot, horror, and dreamwork services (anywhere my bat signal reaches), both individually and through my group program, the Final Girls Club. Podcast artwork by Chloe Hurst at Contempo MintCanadian comedy legend Catherine O'Hara, who lit up SCTV and stole scenes on Schitt's Creek, dead at 71 by Anya ZoledziowskiThe Toronto house where SCTV ideas were hatched by Jane WelowskyBetween Therapist and Client: The New Relationship by Michael Kahn

Valerie Good is a graduate of Tyndale Seminary and a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists. She has been practicing in the field of mental health for 20 years. Valerie currently works as a Clinical Supervisor in an accredited community mental health agency. She and her family live in Bradford, just north of Toronto. Her husband Rob was the founding pastor of Promise Church until recently when he took a staff position at Heartland Community Church in Mississauga.

Why do eating disorders and ADHD so often overlap, and why does standard eating disorder treatment frequently fail neurodivergent people? In this episode of Dr. Marianne-Land, I'm joined by Taylor Ashley @taylorashleytherapy, Registered Psychotherapist based in Guelph, Ontario, who specializes in eating disorders, ADHD, trauma, body image, and neurodivergence. Taylor brings both professional expertise and lived experience to this conversation, offering a deeply honest look at how eating disorders can function as coping and regulation systems for neurodivergent brains. Together, we unpack why recovery often looks different for people with ADHD, why hunger cues may never fully return for some, and how approaches like mechanical eating, HAES-informed care, and trauma-informed therapy can make recovery more accessible and sustainable. In This Episode, We Discuss: Eating Disorders and ADHD We explore why ADHD and eating disorders frequently co-occur, including how dopamine regulation, anxiety, and nervous system overload shape behaviors like restricting, purging, and binging. Neurodivergent-Affirming Eating Disorder Recovery Taylor explains why traditional eating disorder treatment models often miss neurodivergent needs and how affirming care prioritizes sensory safety, autonomy, and individualized support. Mechanical Eating vs Intuitive Eating We talk openly about why intuitive eating is not realistic or safe for many neurodivergent people and how mechanical eating can be a supportive, valid recovery strategy. Sensory Processing, Clothing, and Body Image From sports uniforms to fabric textures, we discuss how sensory sensitivities and body shame intersect and how these experiences can quietly drive eating disorder behaviors. Brain Chemistry, Dopamine, and Regulation Taylor breaks down how restricting, purging, and binging can temporarily regulate dopamine and serotonin, especially for people with ADHD, and why this makes eating disorders feel grounding and hard to let go of. Trauma-Informed and IFS-Informed Approaches We explore Internal Family Systems (IFS) and how understanding the protective role of eating disorder behaviors can reduce shame and support long-term change. HAES-Informed and Weight-Inclusive Care We discuss why Health at Every Size–informed treatment matters, how weight-focused care can cause harm, and what to look for when building a neurodivergent-affirming outpatient treatment team. When Inpatient Treatment Is Not the Right Fit Taylor shares why inpatient programs can be unsafe for neurodivergent people when they lack sensory awareness and flexibility, and how intensive outpatient support can sometimes be a better option. Who This Episode Is For This episode is for: People with ADHD and eating disorders Neurodivergent adults navigating recovery Clinicians and therapists working in eating disorder treatment Anyone who feels like standard recovery advice has never fit their brain or body About Taylor Ashley, RP Taylor Ashley is a Registered Psychotherapist based in Guelph, Ontario, specializing in eating disorders, ADHD, trauma, neurodivergence, and body image. Her work centers neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed, and HAES-aligned care. Taylor brings lived experience, deep compassion, and clinical insight to her work with individuals seeking recovery that actually fits their nervous system. Follow Taylor on Instagram: @taylorashleytherapy Learn more: taylorashleytherapy.com Related Episodes  Unmasking, Embodiment, & Trust: A Neurodivergent Approach to Eating Disorder Recovery With Dr. Emma Offord @divergentlives via Apple & Spotify. Unmasking in Eating Disorder Recovery: What Neurodivergent People Need to Know About Safety & Healing via Apple & Spotify. Recovering Again: Navigating Eating Disorders After a Late Neurodivergent Diagnosis (Part 1) With Stacie Fanelli, LCSW @edadhd_therapist via Apple & Spotify. Final Note If eating disorder recovery has felt inaccessible, overwhelming, or unsafe in the past, this conversation offers validation, language, and concrete reframes that may finally make things click.

In this episode, Hélène tells us more about her work at a social paediatric centre in Montreal and her role as the music therapist on this dynamic team. As a result of Hélène's curiosity and background in the arts along with family ties to psychoanalysis, she shares her journey towards becoming a music therapist with us. Finally, lets us into her vision for the field of music therapy in terms of public recognition as health care professionals.Here is a little more about Helene:Hélène Century has been practicing Music Therapy for over 20 years in various settings and with many types of clients. She started working with children with severe developmental issues, then began focusing on mental health, but she continues working with the elderly, children, and even babies in neonatalogy, in institutions, or community centres. Helene presently works at the Paediatric social center of Ville St Laurent (Montréal). In her Artist Residencies, she uses her expertise to facilitate group cohesion dynamics leading to meaningful, positive experiences for each individual as well as the group. Helene also has a private practice at her office and can travel to the client's home or provide sessions remotely. Helene was born in France where after her studies in Art and Music, she started a career as a singer as well as a Classical Singer under the name Helene Engel ( https://helene-engel.com/en/home). She has recorded 6 albums.Beyond the Studio, Sing it Girls and the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast were founded by Adrienne Pringle and Cathy Thompson.Sing it Girls program InformationAdrienne is a Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Music Therapist with over years of clinical experience working as a music therapist in hospital palliative care, and hospice. She currently works in private practice with Beyond the Studio and CHM Therapy, as an educator and supervisor with Concordia and Wilfrid Laurier Universities. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Music Therapy Fund and is a past President of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists. Adrienne co-founded Beyond the Studio, Sing it Girls! and The Canadian Music Therapy Podcast with Cathy Thompson in 2013. Adrienne's clinical work is focused in mental health, wellness care, bereavement support, hospice palliative care, chronic illness, and using voice, song and music to support emotional and physical health across the lifespan. She created the Singing Well bereavement support group, her research in collaboration with Concordia university is published in the Summer 2018 issue of Bereavement Care. Her most recent publication, "Reflections on the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast: The First 40," can be found in the Canadian Journal of Music Therapy, 2023. Contact Adrienne for SupervisionCathy is a leader in business development across Canada. She is passionate about helping people discover their own talents and gifts in the areas of personal and professional development. She partnered with Adrienne to establish Beyond the Studio because of the vision of the organization. To nurture a love of music in all clients and students. Music is such a critical part of our world and Beyond the Studio offers a gateway in which people can experience more of it, through therapy and lessons. She has seen firsthand the joy and milestones that can be reached through music therapy.I'm excited that we can help more people through our psychotherapy services launched in the fall of 2023.Author of:The Dandelion: Secrets to Growing Your Successful Business from the Ground UpBuy Now!Publications:"Reflections on the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast: The First 40," can be found in the Canadian Journal of Music Therapy, 2023.  Thompson, C., Girls Talk : An anti-stigma program for youngwomen to promote understanding of and awareness about depression: Facilitator's manual, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. CanadaContact Cathy for business development

It's winter and all I want to do is solve cozy mysteries! In this episode, I explore Knives Out (2019) and its portrayal of the impact of grief on family dynamics.I talk about:What grief is and why it doesn't fit into tidy stagesEmotional displacementWhat grief does to family dynamicsTwo tarot cards that I selected for Knives Out — the seven of swords and the hierophantMental Health is Horrifying is hosted by Candis Green, Registered Psychotherapist and owner of Many Moons Therapy...............................................................Show Notes:Want to work together? I offer 1:1 psychotherapy both virtually (Ontario) and in-person (Toronto), along with tarot, horror, and dreamwork services (anywhere my bat signal reaches), both individually and through my group program, the Final Girls Club. Podcast artwork by Chloe Hurst at Contempo Mint

In this episode we are speaking with Taylor Kurta about her work in the field of dementia care. She talks to us about her unique approach to dementia care as a songwriter along with collaborative songwriting as a way to challenge stigma.Here is a little more about Taylor:Taylor Kurta is an award-winning singer-songwriter, certified music therapist (MTA), and PhD candidate in the Aging, Health, and Well-being program at the University of Waterloo. Her research focuses on collaborative songwriting with people living with dementia, amplifying their voices and challenging stigma through creative expression. This work culminated in the short film Wisdom and Respect. As Head of Learning & Professional Development at Miya Creative Care, Taylor designs resources and training that help care teams integrate creative arts into their practice. She also teaches at the University of Toronto Scarborough, focusing on music, health, and inclusive approaches to care.Beyond the Studio, Sing it Girls and the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast were founded by Adrienne Pringle and Cathy Thompson.Sing it Girls program InformationAdrienne is a Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Music Therapist with over years of clinical experience working as a music therapist in hospital palliative care, and hospice. She currently works in private practice with Beyond the Studio and CHM Therapy, as an educator and supervisor with Concordia and Wilfrid Laurier Universities. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Music Therapy Fund and is a past President of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists. Adrienne co-founded Beyond the Studio, Sing it Girls! and The Canadian Music Therapy Podcast with Cathy Thompson in 2013. Adrienne's clinical work is focused in mental health, wellness care, bereavement support, hospice palliative care, chronic illness, and using voice, song and music to support emotional and physical health across the lifespan. She created the Singing Well bereavement support group, her research in collaboration with Concordia university is published in the Summer 2018 issue of Bereavement Care. Her most recent publication, "Reflections on the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast: The First 40," can be found in the Canadian Journal of Music Therapy, 2023. Contact Adrienne for SupervisionCathy is a leader in business development across Canada. She is passionate about helping people discover their own talents and gifts in the areas of personal and professional development. She partnered with Adrienne to establish Beyond the Studio because of the vision of the organization. To nurture a love of music in all clients and students. Music is such a critical part of our world and Beyond the Studio offers a gateway in which people can experience more of it, through therapy and lessons. She has seen firsthand the joy and milestones that can be reached through music therapy.I'm excited that we can help more people through our psychotherapy services launched in the fall of 2023.Author of:The Dandelion: Secrets to Growing Your Successful Business from the Ground UpBuy Now!Publications:"Reflections on the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast: The First 40," can be found in the Canadian Journal of Music Therapy, 2023.  Thompson, C., Girls Talk : An anti-stigma program for youngwomen to promote understanding of and awareness about depression: Facilitator's manual, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Canada.Contact Cathy for business development 

The holiday season always makes me think of ballet and how it is both a horrifying and beautiful dance. In this episode, I explore Black Swan (2010) and its portrayal of perfectionism. Mental Health is Horrifying is hosted by Candis Green, Registered Psychotherapist and owner of Many Moons Therapy...............................................................Show Notes:Winter Solstice Enchanted EveJoin me on December 18 for a cozy online evening of ritual, tarot, and collective dreaming for the winter solstice. Set aside some time at this magical moment in the wheel of the year, as we travel into the psyche with tarot, dream journeying, and intention setting for the coming winter months. Want to work together? I offer 1:1 psychotherapy both virtually (Ontario) and in-person (Toronto), along with tarot, horror, and dreamwork services (anywhere my bat signal reaches), both individually and through my group program, the Final Girls Club. Podcast artwork by Chloe Hurst at Contempo Mint

Arkadiy Volkov is a Registered Psychotherapist and the founder of Feel Your Way Therapy, a private practice in Toronto specializing in trauma-informed care. After a decade-long career as a lawyer, Arkadiy made a personal and professional transformation, shifting into psychotherapy to help people heal from anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges.At Feel Your Way Therapy, Arkadiy leads a team of therapists who work with individuals, couples, children, and families using approaches such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), EMDR, CBT, DBT, and somatic-based practices. His work is rooted in attachment theory and the belief that healing happens through safe, attuned connection.Arkadiy is especially passionate about helping people move beyond protective strategies like emotional shutdown or perfectionism, and into deeper self-acceptance and secure connection.In This EpisodeArkadiy's websiteArkadiy on IGBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you'd like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Thank you to our Sponsors:Incogni - Use code [traumatherapist] and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/traumatherapistJane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.app/book_a_demoJourney Clinical - visit https://join.journeyclinical/trauma for 1 month off your membershipTherapy Wisdom - https://therapywisdom.com/jan/

In this episode, I explore Frankenstein (2025) and its portrayal of narcissism. Mental Health is Horrifying is hosted by Candis Green, Registered Psychotherapist and owner of Many Moons Therapy...............................................................Show Notes:I am so honoured to have been nominated for 5 Canadian Podcast Awards — and I need your help!Outstanding Health & Fitness SeriesOutstanding Television & Film SeriesOutstanding Education SeriesOutstanding Artwork for a Series (artwork by Chloe Hurst)People's Choice AwardMembers of the public can vote on the People's Choice Award, and it would mean the world to me to receive your vote!Voting takes 5 seconds —Click on this link: https://canpodawards.ca/vote/Click on "People's Choice"Click "Vote" next to MENTAL HEALTH IS HORRIFYINGVoting is open to the public until November 22.I would be grateful beyond the depths of my bat-filled heart to receive your vote.Thank you!

Have you noticed gaps in your community where there are needs that require attention? Are you hearing the same or similar pains over and over in the lives of the people around you? This is what happened to Jennifer, and she took the initiative to provide services to those whom she saw needed them the most.  In this episode, Jennifer and I discuss how she based her new, growing Canadian private practice on the values of cultural awareness, belonging, and identity, and how she is making the transition to solo practice financially stable.  We also talk about blogs, working with AI, instilling balance, and why adaptability is an important gift that you should give yourself when working in this mental health field. There are many gems to share, so welcome our conversation!  MEET JENNIFER Jennifer Bonilla is a Registered Psychotherapist and the founder of Therapy Across Seasons, serving adults and families online across Ontario. She specializes in helping clients understand how attachment and family dynamics shape their confidence, boundaries, and relationships. Guided by compassion and cultural awareness, Jennifer supports people in moving through life's seasons with greater clarity, connection, and resilience.  Learn more about Jennifer on her practice website, Instagram, and LinkedIn profiles.  In this episode:  Why Jennifer decided to become a therapist  Starting a private practice Centering Culture in Private Practice  Financial prep to curb fear  Marketing the practice  Jennifer's advice for listeners  Why Jennifer decided to become a therapist  Jennifer started in the mental health field as a child and youth worker.  While Jennifer enjoyed working with youth and children in Toronto, she saw gaps in care. Starting a private practice  Jennifer appreciated the experience that she had working in other group practices, but she knew that she wanted to start her own practice because she wanted to lay her own foundation. Apart from wanting to ground her practice on a specific set of goals and values, Jennifer also wanted to live a professional life that had more flexibility to it. She wanted to create her own schedule, rather than follow one from someone or something else. Centering Culture in Private Practice  Jennifer noticed that many of her clients kept having the same or similar issues around culture, identity, belonging, and self-assurance.  These conversations kept coming up, and Jennifer noticed that at the core of some of her clients' anxieties were anxieties around cultural identity.  Financial prep to curb fear Jennifer is working in phases. She still has a caseload in the other group private practice, and sees clients on the side in her new, growing private practice.  She's slowly transitioning out of one and into the other as her income grows to make this change carefully and intentionally, without risking her income and livelihood.  By taking it slowly, such as building up emergency savings, relying a little on contract work, and slowly transitioning into private practice, Jennifer can keep making her professional choices from a place of intentionality, not fear.  Marketing the practice  Jennifer is going full-tilt on marketing her solo practice. When she has the time - or makes the time - she writes blogs, vlogs, and networks to get her business off the ground.  When it comes to writing blogs, Jennifer does use AI tools to help her with prompts, but is careful to keep her words her own.  Furthermore, Jennifer is brainstorming about the possibility of hosting workshops from 2026 onwards.  Jennifer's advice for listeners  Take a seasonal perspective. Remember that things come and go, times change. What is sustainable overall? How can you adapt throughout the times?  Connect with me: Instagram Website  Resources mentioned and useful links: Encore: Affordable Ways to Start a Canadian Private Practice in 2025 | EP 181 Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Jane App (use code FEARLESS2MO for two months free) Create your website with WordPress!  Learn more about Jennifer on her practice website, Instagram, and LinkedIn profiles  Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and TuneIn

In this episode we are speaking with Aksana Kavaliova-Moussi about her work in EMDR, which is the therapeutic treatment modality of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, along with her global involvement in music therapy. Aksana also shares her journey to becoming a music therapist. Here is a little more about Aksana:Aksana was born in Belarus and entered the music therapy education as an adult after completing music theory and history and BA in cultural studies degrees. She has a BMT from UofWindsor, Masters' from Colorado State (music therapy) and Yorkville university (counselling psychology). Aksana was the only music therapist in the Kingdom of Bahrain for 10 years. She works full time as a psychotherapist at the Family Counselling Centre of Niagara, and has a psychotherapy and music therapy private practice, working in the field of mental health (including trauma), neurodiversity and long-term care. She is trained in EMDR, and her doctoral studies focus on EMDR and music. She is also the secretary of the World Federation of Music Therapy, one of the founding directors and a co-chair of the Online Conference for Music Therapy. Beyond the Studio, Sing it Girls and the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast were founded by Adrienne Pringle and Cathy Thompson.Sing it Girls program InformationAdrienne is a Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Music Therapist with over years of clinical experience working as a music therapist in hospital palliative care, and hospice. She currently works in private practice with Beyond the Studio and CHM Therapy, as an educator and supervisor with Concordia and Wilfrid Laurier Universities. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Music Therapy Fund and is a past President of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists. Adrienne co-founded Beyond the Studio, Sing it Girls! and The Canadian Music Therapy Podcast with Cathy Thompson in 2013. Adrienne's clinical work is focused in mental health, wellness care, bereavement support, hospice palliative care, chronic illness, and using voice, song and music to support emotional and physical health across the lifespan. She created the Singing Well bereavement support group, her research in collaboration with Concordia university is published in the Summer 2018 issue of Bereavement Care. Her most recent publication, "Reflections on the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast: The First 40," can be found in the Canadian Journal of Music Therapy, 2023. Contact Adrienne for SupervisionCathy is a leader in business development across Canada. She is passionate about helping people discover their own talents and gifts in the areas of personal and professional development. She partnered with Adrienne to establish Beyond the Studio because of the vision of the organization. To nurture a love of music in all clients and students. Music is such a critical part of our world and Beyond the Studio offers a gateway in which people can experience more of it, through therapy and lessons. She has seen firsthand the joy and milestones that can be reached through music therapy.I'm excited that we can help more people through our psychotherapy services launched in the fall of 2023.Author of:The Dandelion: Secrets to Growing Your Successful Business from the Ground UpBuy Now!Publications:"Reflections on the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast: The First 40," can be found in the Canadian Journal of Music Therapy, 2023.  Thompson, C., Girls Talk : An anti-stigma program for youngwomen to promote understanding of and awareness about depression: Facilitator's manual, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. CanadaContact Cathy for business development

In this special Halloween episode, I explore Scary Movie (2000), the connection between laughter and trauma, and its regulatory function as we navigate the horrors of our lives. Mental Health is Horrifying is hosted by Candis Green, Registered Psychotherapist and owner of Many Moons Therapy...............................................................Show Notes:For the month of October, use code ITSOCTOBER for 15% any program in the Final Girls Club.Your Halloween Blessings Kit —Halloween psychoeducation and rituals to help you connect with your own depths, enjoy the blessings this Halloween has to offer you, and harness Halloween's true meaning, legends, and traditions as a pathway back to yourself.Illuminative Tarot for Working with Trauma — This is my most popular program! Learn how to move beyond tarot spreads and use tarot in creative ways to visualize trauma narratives, organizing principles, feelings, and experiences as a supportive partner in the healing process.Out of the Broom Closet — Move from shame to pride in claiming your identity as a witch.  Through the Dream Veil — Heighten your psychic abilities by developing your own dreamwork practice.Want to work together? I offer 1:1 psychotherapy both virtually (Ontario) and in-person (Toronto), along with tarot, horror, and dreamwork services (anywhere my bat signal reaches), both individually and through my group program, the Final Girls Club. Podcast artwork by Chloe Hurst at Contempo Mint

Everyone comes to private practice from different paths, but there can be a common thread between them: wanting to help others.  For my guest today, Alison, she had a very personal experience of becoming a mother, and noticed that there was a gap in the market wherein many new parents needed pre- and peri-natal support. This sparked a passion project to fill that need and spread support, ultimately helping both clients and clinicians along the way.  In this podcast episode, join us to learn more about building a collective, an affordable website, and how to live and work by your values. MEET ALISON Alison is a Registered Psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience across diverse practice settings. She co-founded Collectivus Psychotherapy in response to the increased isolation often experienced in private practice. Alison is passionate about fostering spaces where both clients and clinicians can thrive. She believes that when clinicians are connected and supported, their work becomes more authentic: helping clients truly thrive. Learn more about Alison on her Psychology Today profile and website.   In this episode:  Getting into private practice  Building a collective  Setting up a private practice website  Incorporating your values   Getting into private practice For Alison, getting onto her private practice path came from a very personal experience.   Throughout Alison's work with youth in her previous years in mental health, she always made an effort to support the parents too. Now, with her personal experience of becoming a mother, she wanted to combine and align these values into her new private practice.   Building a collective Alison, her partner, and her best friend are all therapists and decided to go all-in on building up this new private practice.  It was a shared passion project, and in 2025, they decided to rebrand and shift the practice to welcome more clinicians and therapists, since they were getting a lot of inquiries about hiring additional staff.  This is why Alison and her team wanted to create the collective: to serve therapists and clinicians who can then better serve their clients.   Setting up a private practice website  At the beginning of a private practice journey, things can get costly very quickly. Alison and her team built up their website using some affordable stock images and videos, but as their business grows, they edit, upgrade, and elevate their website piece by piece.  Alison and her team also invested in some marketing experts at the beginning to help them launch their practice online with their best foot forward.  Incorporating your values Collaborating with experts, professionals, and other therapists is a central pillar of Alison's business approach, both when it comes to hiring people to help maintain the business, and to help give the clients the best experience.   She firmly believes that when therapists come together to support each other, their clients end up benefiting as well. Therefore, the business that Alison strives to create nourishes and meets the needs of professionals and clients alike.  Connect with me: Instagram Website  Resources mentioned and useful links: Finding Clients in a Saturated Market | EP 176 Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Jane App (use code FEARLESS for one month free) Get some help and freebies on your website with WordPress!  Learn more about Alison on her Psychology Today profile and website  Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and TuneIn  

In this episode, we are speaking with Heidi Ahonen from Waterloo Ontario. Heidi delves into her work in Group Analytic Music Therapy, sharing with us about how she developed it, the underlying theory behind the therapy along with what a typical session looks like.Here is a little more about Heidi:Dr Heidi Ahonen is professor of music therapy and coordinator of music therapy & community music PhD program at Wilfred Laurier university. As a clinician, Heidi practices music psychotherapy and has developed the group analytic music therapy method. Heidi's research covers a wide range of qualitative, music psychotherapy research and evidence-based music medicine research, e.g., low frequency soundwave-research. She has authored several books, (e.g., Group Analytic Music Therapy 2007, Barcelona Publishers) and has presented in many universities and conferences in Europe and North America.Beyond the Studio, Sing it Girls and the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast were founded by Adrienne Pringle and Cathy Thompson.Sing it Girls program InformationAdrienne is a Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Music Therapist with over years of clinical experience working as a music therapist in hospital palliative care, and hospice. She currently works in private practice with Beyond the Studio and CHM Therapy, as an educator and supervisor with Concordia and Wilfrid Laurier Universities. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Music Therapy Fund and is a past President of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists. Adrienne co-founded Beyond the Studio, Sing it Girls! and The Canadian Music Therapy Podcast with Cathy Thompson in 2013. Adrienne's clinical work is focused in mental health, wellness care, bereavement support, hospice palliative care, chronic illness, and using voice, song and music to support emotional and physical health across the lifespan. She created the Singing Well bereavement support group, her research in collaboration with Concordia university is published in the Summer 2018 issue of Bereavement Care. Her most recent publication, "Reflections on the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast: The First 40," can be found in the Canadian Journal of Music Therapy, 2023. Contact Adrienne for SupervisionCathy is a leader in business development across Canada. She is passionate about helping people discover their own talents and gifts in the areas of personal and professional development. She partnered with Adrienne to establish Beyond the Studio because of the vision of the organization. To nurture a love of music in all clients and students. Music is such a critical part of our world and Beyond the Studio offers a gateway in which people can experience more of it, through therapy and lessons. She has seen firsthand the joy and milestones that can be reached through music therapy.I'm excited that we can help more people through our psychotherapy services launched in the fall of 2023.Author of:The Dandelion: Secrets to Growing Your Successful Business from the Ground UpBuy Now!Publications:"Reflections on the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast: The First 40," can be found in the Canadian Journal of Music Therapy, 2023.   Thompson, C., Girls Talk : An anti-stigma program for young women to promote understanding of and awareness about depression: Facilitator's manual, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. CanadaContact Cathy for business development

In this special Halloween episode, I explore Sleepy Hollow (1999) and its portrayal of the importance of working somatically to process emotions. Mental Health is Horrifying is hosted by Candis Green, Registered Psychotherapist and owner of Many Moons Therapy...............................................................Show Notes:For the month of October, use code ITSOCTOBER for 15% any program in the Final Girls Club.Your Halloween Blessings Kit —Halloween psychoeducation and rituals to help you connect with your own depths, enjoy the blessings this Halloween has to offer you, and harness Halloween's true meaning, legends, and traditions as a pathway back to yourself.Illuminative Tarot for Working with Trauma — This is my most popular program! Learn how to move beyond tarot spreads and use tarot in creative ways to visualize trauma narratives, organizing principles, feelings, and experiences as a supportive partner in the healing process.Out of the Broom Closet — Move from shame to pride in claiming your identity as a witch.  Through the Dream Veil — Heighten your psychic abilities by developing your own dreamwork practice.Want to work together? I offer 1:1 psychotherapy both virtually (Ontario) and in-person (Toronto), along with tarot, horror, and dreamwork services (anywhere my bat signal reaches), both individually and through my group program, the Final Girls Club. Podcast artwork by Chloe Hurst at Contempo Mint

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm, connection, and a shift in perspective before the week ahead.  This week's Moment is with Jess Vanderwier, Registered Psychotherapist, Mum of two and founder of Our Mama Village. In this clip, we explore the importance of giving ourselves permission to slow down when it comes to healing and re-parenting work. So often, parents feel pressure to “do it all” at once, reflecting on childhood wounds, repairing with our kids, and practising self-regulation—while also juggling the daily demands of parenthood. Using the powerful metaphor of “life jacket approaches,” we talk about how, in seasons of survival (like the early days with little ones), sometimes what we really need is simply to stay afloat. Only once we're floating, no longer consumed by the waves, do we have the capacity to dive deeper into the bigger healing and re-parenting work.  This conversation is a gentle reminder: you don't have to do everything at once. It's okay to just keep yourself afloat until you're ready for more. To listen to the full episode with Jess, listen here. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations' Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women's supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply Sign up to GoHenry, the money app and debit card that grows your kids' money smarts from age 6 -18. Sign up today at gohenry.com/motherkind and you'll get a free £5 pocket money to help your kids grow their money smart Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, I have the absolute joy of talking to my friend Chloe Hurst aka The Goth Garden about psychological horror Mother! (2017) and its portrayal of what happens to mother nature's mental health when we push her too far.Chloe and I explore how mother earth feels when we constantly ask her for more more more. Chloe shares the mental health life and death cycles of a gardener, and how we can all do our part to make the earth a more hopeful place.Mental Health is Horrifying is hosted by Candis Green, Registered Psychotherapist and owner of Many Moons Therapy...............................................................Show Notes:About Chloe HurstChloe Hurst is the owner and creatrix of The Goth Garden located in Carleton Place, Ontario. By day, Chloe is a Director of Visual Communications for a marketing agency, while also operating her own branding design studio catered to fellow gothic and alternative businesses. Every night during gardening season you will find her elbow deep in the soil tending to her goth garden, consistently adding new dark beauties to her collection. The Goth Garden was brought to life entirely through local garden centres and Canadian online vendors, enabling Chloe to craft and share her unique vision with fellow plant lovers – quickly becoming one of the standout gardening trends of 2024.Follow Chloe Hurst (aka The Goth Garden) Instagram | TikTokWant to work together? I offer 1:1 psychotherapy both virtually (Ontario) and in-person (Toronto), along with tarot, horror, and dreamwork services (anywhere my bat signal reaches), both individually and through my group program, the Final Girls Club. Do you like my podcast logo? Chloe designed it! www.contempomint.com

In this horrifying book review episode, I talk to Ashley Cullins — the woman who literally wrote the book on the Scream franchise, Your Favorite Scary Movie. She is basically Gale Weathers. We discuss this iconic Kevin Williamson franchise, and how Scream not only changed horror, but how it has changed all of us too. Mental Health is Horrifying is hosted by Candis Green, Registered Psychotherapist and owner of Many Moons Therapy...............................................................Show Notes:About Ashley CullinsAshley Cullins is an award-winning entertainment journalist with over a decade of experience. After graduating with a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University's prestigious Medill School, Ashley began her career in broadcast news before making the jump to print. Your Favorite Scary Movie is her first book.Your Favorite Scary Movie by Ashley Cullins

Access a free mindfulness meditation guided by Mary Tilson to help manage cravings and regulate emotions: https://pages.sunandmoonsoberliving.com/easemeditationFollow along on Instagram: @sunandmoon.soberliving __Eryl McCaffrey is a Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Yoga Teacher from Toronto, Canada with a Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology and 10+ years of experience in the holistic health and wellness field. She blends mindfulness, somatics, neuroscience, and psychology with her own mental health and addiction recovery tools to offer clients a unique, holistic approach to healing. She works with individuals who are struggling with addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and grief.  Eryl uses her personal experience with addiction and her love of sobriety to help others find joy, peace, and fulfillment without substances.Topics explored in this episode include:Eryl's recovery journeyRecovering from relapseThe Stages of ChangePerfectionism  Inner child workNervous system regulationRecovery as a daily practiceAuthenticityHealing co-dependencyBoundaries Links to access Eryl's resources & learn more:Aligned + Alcohol-Free: A 12 Week Program for women who are sober-curious or ready to break free from alcohol coming this fall -  https://www.erylmccaffrey.com/alignedandalcoholfreeSober Starter Kit: A free guide with simple tools and resources to help you start your sober journey - https://www.erylmccaffrey.com/soberstarterkitInstagram: @erylmccaffrey___Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

In this episode, I explore Midsommar (2019) and its portrayal intersubjectivity, group dynamics, and why I'm afraid of women's circles. Mental Health is Horrifying is hosted by Candis Green, Registered Psychotherapist and owner of Many Moons Therapy...............................................................Show Notes:Want to work together? I offer 1:1 psychotherapy both virtually (Ontario) and in-person (Toronto), along with tarot, horror, and dreamwork services (anywhere my bat signal reaches), both individually and through my group program, the Final Girls Club. Podcast artwork by Chloe Hurst at Contempo MintMothered by the Work: What Therapy Gave Me and Took Away by The Tarot Diagnosis Making Sense Together: The Intersubjective Approach to Psychotherapy by Peter Buirski and Pamela Haglund Relational Psychotherapy: A Primer by Patricia D. DeYoung

Tiffany Lazic is a Registered Psychotherapist, Spiritual Director, and Certified Havening Techniques Practitioner with a private practice in individual, couples, and group therapy. She is the founder of the Soul Alchemist Academy offering online courses in personal transformation, energy healing and psychopomps work. She is the author of The Great Work: Self-Knowledge and Healing Through the Wheel of the Year, The Noble Art: From Shadow to Essence Through the Wheel of the Year, and her newest book, Psychopomps and the Soul: Traversing Death and Life for Healing and Wholeness. Tiffany is an international presenter and retreat facilitator, having led emotional and spiritual healing groups in Canada, Mexico, the UK, and India. In 2022, she transplanted her deeply entrenched Canadian roots to the welcoming shores of Anglesey in Wales, a move that fulfilled a lifelong dreamhttps://www.tiffanylazic.com/https://www.facebook.com/tiffany.lazic.3/https://www.instagram.com/tiffanylazic6/https://www.tiktok.com/@tiffany.lazic

In this episode, I explore I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) and its portrayal of the horrors of emerging adulthood.Mental Health is Horrifying is hosted by Candis Green, Registered Psychotherapist and owner of Many Moons Therapy...............................................................Show Notes:Want to work together? I offer 1:1 psychotherapy both virtually (Ontario) and in-person (Toronto), along with tarot, horror, and dreamwork services (anywhere my bat signal reaches), both individually and through my group program, the Final Girls Club. Podcast artwork by Chloe Hurst at Contempo MintEmerging Adulthood: The Winding Road from the Late Teens Through the Twenties by Jeffrey Jensen ArnettWhat you need to know about Saturn returns on Chani 

Do you run a Canadian group private practice? Are you mostly (or all) online? It can be tricky to maintain the community feeling of an online group practice, especially with a few therapists and employees, and especially if community is one of your business values.  However, it doesn't mean it's impossible! My guest today, Rachel, and I discuss how to incorporate different systems in private practice to maintain a sense of community and connection, as well as how to be authentic in your marketing and in the work your practice puts out into the community.  MEET RACHEL Rachel Brennan is an Ontario-based Registered Psychotherapist and the founder of Eras Therapy & Wellness, a Canadian virtual group private practice. She has a clinical focus on childhood and relational trauma, as well as anxiety, self-esteem, and body image issues. Based in Toronto, Rachel is passionate about offering high-quality, authentic, and human-centered therapy that prioritizes genuine connection and emotional safety. Outside the therapy room, she can often be found adventuring with her two rescue dogs or planning her next trip across the globe. Learn more about Rachel on her practice website, Psychology Today, and Instagram profiles.  In this episode:  Why Rachel became a therapist  Starting her private practice  Turning the practice into a group  Maintaining the connection in an online group practice  Advice to listeners  Why Rachel became a therapist  Rachel first completed two years of medical school, because it was her first plan. However, due to developing a brain injury and chronic illnesses, she decided to pivot her life.  Starting her private practice  Rachel was dedicated to opening up her Canadian private practice even while she was still completing her Master's degree.  After graduating, Rachel jumped into private practice and has not looked back since! Her private practice is currently totally virtual, and even though it works very well for her and her team now, she may open up a physical office space in the future.  Turning the practice into a group  Rachel hired her first associate, who still works within her practice, and registered her practice as a practicum site so that she can take in students as well.  She collaborates with supervisors who work with her and the students. Rachel is taking it slow and checking in with herself and her team to make sure the practice is growing sustainably.  Maintaining the connection in an online group practice There are a few things that Rachel and her team do to make sure that the sense of community within the group practice is nourished and maintained, especially since they all work online. There are: Monthly team meetings Continuous peer consultation groups  Group chats for daily and weekly connections  Two in-person events every year for the staff  Rachel's group practice also uses Jane App for their bookings, and it's a lifesaver.  ‘I feel like I could not do this without Jane, honestly! It makes everything so easy … They're always making improvements too, I've had no issues with video call quality or anything like that.' - Rachel Brennan Advice to listeners  Do what feels authentic and organic for you when it comes to marketing to put your best foot forward. Also, immerse yourself in what you want! For example, surround yourself with people who have private practices when you want to build one yourself.  Connect with me: Instagram Website  Resources mentioned and useful links: Ep 168: Dakota Grass: Life as a New Canadian Private Practice Owner | EP 168 Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Jane App (use code FEARLESS for one month free) Get some help and freebies on your website with WordPress!  Learn more about Rachel on her practice website, Psychology Today, and Instagram profiles Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and TuneIn  

On this horrifying book review episode, I'm talking about Immaculate Conception by Ling Ling Huang and its exploration of what happens when we hand over our humanity and mental landscapes to tech billionaires. Mental Health is Horrifying is hosted by Candis Green, Registered Psychotherapist and owner of Many Moons Therapy...............................................................Show Notes:Want to work together? I offer 1:1 psychotherapy both virtually (Ontario) and in-person (Toronto), along with tarot, horror, and dreamwork services (anywhere my bat signal reaches), both individually and through my group program, the Final Girls Club. Podcast artwork by Chloe Hurst at Contempo MintImmaculate Conception by Ling Ling HuangNatural Beauty by Ling Ling Huang

Kylie Klym is a Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Music Therapist and the owner of Kadence Music Therapy. Kylie began working in the Greater Sudbury and North Bay areas before expanding throughout Northeast Ontario. Kadence Music Therapy educates, enlightens and engages people of all ages and abilities in the therapeutic powers of music and the creative arts.Kylie's Links:Website - ⁠https://kadencemusictherapy.com/Socials - @kadencemusictherapy-- Subscribe to the Able Voice Podcast, leave us a review and connect with us (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ablevoicepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @synergymusictherapy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) to share your experiences and takeaways. We release new episodes every other Sunday between the end of January and end of August.AVP Theme Music by: Christopher Mouchette. Follow him on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Soundcloud (Chris Mouchette)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Episode audio edited by: Justis Krar (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@immvproductions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/able-voice-podcast/id1505215850⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, I chat with Angelica Cresci — occultist, content creator, writer, and astrologer — about Phantom of the Paradise (1974) and its portrayal of the mental anguish of artists, and selling your soul to get noticed as a creative. Mental Health is Horrifying is hosted by Candis Green, Registered Psychotherapist and owner of Many Moons Therapy...............................................................Show Notes:About Angelica CresciAngelica Cresci is an occultist, content creator, writer, and astrologer based in Salem, MA. Angelica has been a Hades devotee for nearly a decade and specializes in glamour, Hellenistic mythic astrology, and chthonic magick. She has a BA in Creative Writing from Salem State University and is the host of Diaries of a Witch Podcast. When she's not staring at the stars, making content, or teaching, she spends her time writing. Website: https://www.angelicacresci.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelicascresci Diaries of a Witch Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AngelicaCresci/podcasts Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/angelicacresci/ Want to work together? I offer 1:1 psychotherapy (virtually across Ontario, and in-person in Toronto), along with tarot, horror, and dreamwork services, but individually and through my group program, the Final Girls Club. Visit my website to learn more.Podcast artwork by Chloe Hurst at Contempo Mint

Welcome to Episode #30: The Equilibrium of Food & Fitness, where Kirsten is joined by Shauna Wallace, Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor, and Group Fitness Instructor. Together, they discuss how trauma, shame, and societal pressures affect eating behaviours and body image. Shauna explains returning “home” to your body with compassion, using somatic therapy and yogic principles to find balance, and moving beyond the cycles of bingeing and restrictive eating. This episode offers key insights on intuitive eating, mindful movement, and building a healthy, loving relationship with food, exercise, and yourself. Tune in for a compassionate guide on reconnecting with your body and finding your equilibrium.

In this episode, I explore the overstimulation crisis that we currently find ourselves in as portrayed through The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror VI: Attack of the 50-Foot Eyesores (1995).Mental Health is Horrifying is hosted by Candis Green, Registered Psychotherapist and owner of Many Moons Therapy...............................................................Show Notes:Want to work together? I offer 1:1 psychotherapy both virtually (Ontario) and in-person (Toronto), along with tarot, horror, and dreamwork services (anywhere my bat signal reaches), both individually and through my group program, the Final Girls Club. Podcast artwork by Chloe Hurst at Contempo MintThe Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains by Nicholas CarrWhy We Overstimulate Ourselves: How Sensory Overload Blocks Memory and Weakens Learning by Yasuaki SawamuraFarooqui, Quratulain, and Amana Raquib. "Technology, boredom and intellectual-spiritual lethargy: Exploring the impact of technology on the mental well-being of over-Stimulated millennials." Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences 16.11 (2020): 1-7. Robson, G.J. The threat of comprehensive overstimulation in modern societies. Ethics Inf Technology 19, 69–80 (2017).

What unfolds when a mother and daughter turn their lifelong bond into a shared practice? Would you be curious to know how they manage it while keeping their personal relationship secure?  In this podcast episode, I chat with Janet and Jasmine, two Canadian therapists from Ontario who have recently launched their private practice. We discuss what's working, what's not, what they are doing about it, and some advice for your Canadian private practice journey. Come sit in!  MEET THE SOUL TREE THERAPY TEAM Soul Tree Therapy was born from the deep bond and shared vision of a mother-daughter duo who are passionate about personal healing, growth, and connection. As cofounders, they have combined their unique perspectives, experiences, and expertise to create a virtual therapy clinic that reflects their core values of compassion, nonjudgment, and collaboration. The team uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to equip clients with the tools and insights necessary to navigate life's challenges and cultivate emotional resilience. Learn more about Soul Tree Therapy on the website, Instagram page, and Facebook.  In this episode:  The origins of Soul Tree Therapy  Running a family practice professionally  Setting boundaries between work and family time  Advice for listeners  The Origins of Soul Tree Therapy  Jasmine is a Registered Social Worker, and Janet, her mother, is a Registered Psychotherapist.  She and her mother began talking about the possibility of working together, and a few months after they both completed their Masters and PhDs, respectively, and opened up their private practice in December 2024!  Running a family practice professionally Both Jasmine and Janet see their clients individually, either in person or virtually.  Interestingly, they don't conduct client sessions together—a fact that often surprises people. However, this approach allows each of them to focus fully on their individual clinical work, while collaborating closely on the business side. They've found that this balance enables them to do their best work, both as therapists and as partners in running their practice. In maintaining the practice, Jasmine runs its marketing aspect. As such, she's often improving her marketing skills by learning new tools and trying out new strategies. Janet works on the administrative and managerial side of the business, so their team is balanced in skill and expertise.  Setting boundaries between work and family time ‘I think I was more nervous about how it was going to go than it actually went … We set healthy boundaries between work and family time, and honestly, I have to give Jasmine complete kudos because I'm a workaholic!' - Janet Melo-Thaiss  The mother-daughter duo has mastered not working themselves to the bone, and also how to keep their personal and professional relationships separate. By being open and honest with one another, they keep each other accountable with honest compassion. They encourage and gently nudge each other to stick to their roles and grow within them, too.  ‘We also disagree respectfully, which is also what I think has been working for us.' - Janet Melo-Thaiss  Advice for listeners If you can, when you notice any self-doubt creeping in, focus on what you can do and what is in your control.  A lot of things can be challenging, and there are many different types of fears which go around that people have in the field, but remember to stay consistent over time and be clear about who you want to help to keep yourself clear-headed and calm.  Connect with me: Instagram Website  Resources mentioned and useful links: Ep 163: Gender Transitioning in Canadian Private Practice | EP 163 Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Jane App (use code FEARLESS for one month free) Get some help and freebies on your website with WordPress!  Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and TuneIn

In this episode of High on Life, I'm joined by Margo Green, a registered psychotherapist (qualifying) who specializes in body image, disordered eating, addiction, burnout, and self-compassion—especially for women navigating menopause and mood disorders. We're talking all about how we relate to our bodies—and how practicing self-compassion can transform your health journey. Together, we explore: What body image is and how it impacts our behaviours Why self-worth and weight often get tangled together How self-compassion supports sustainable change without shame What therapy can offer on a weight management journey Practical steps you can take to start healing your body image today This episode is for anyone who's ever felt discouraged in their body, stuck in shame, or unsure how to care for themselves with both structure and kindness.

In this episode, Andryanna is joined by Kathryn Flynn, Registered Psychotherapist, yoga educator, and founder of The Wren Centre: Therapy for All Ages. Known for her warm, integrative approach, Kathryn helps individuals feel safe in their bodies, achieve emotional balance, and parent from a place of connection rather than perfection. Along with her academic qualifications, Kathryn also draws from somatic therapy and Eastern wisdom traditions—such as Ayurveda, yoga philosophy, and Buddhist teachings.Together, they unpack the nervous system's role in parenting—especially in a modern world when we're navigating our own healing and raising emotionally complex (and often dysregulated) children. From co-regulation to sensory mismatches to practical repair after rupture, this episode is packed with compassionate insight and actionable strategies.How the nervous system responds in stressful parenting momentsThe difference between co-regulation and self-regulationWhat attunement looks like—and how we can practice itReal-life tools for rupture and repair when things go off the railsWhether you're a mom who's read all the parenting books but still loses it when your kids push your buttons, or you're simply seeking a gentler way to show up for yourself and your family, this one's for you.CONNECT WITH KATHRYN:WebsiteOn InstagramThe Wren CentreCONNECT WITH ANDRYANNA:Get your copy of The Juggle is Real: Authentic Self-Care Planner Vol. 2 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ On ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@andryanna.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ Free download: ⁠Simple Summer Days Visual Guide*Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for your FREE '30 Days For Me' Self-Care Guide.And please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andryanna.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for blogs, giveaways, workshops, tools, resources and more.

In this episode, I chat with tarot reader, astrologer, and teacher Kait Fowlie about The Craft (1996) and its portrayal of the paths we take to become ourselves — witchcraft, volatile teen friendships and all.Mental Health is Horrifying is hosted by Candis Green, Registered Psychotherapist and owner of Many Moons Therapy...............................................................Show Notes:About Kait FowlieKait Fowlie is a professional astrologer and tarot reader / teacher with clients all over the world. She doesn't claim to have all the answers but she is deeply devoted to serving others as a trusted guide, informed interpreter and compassionate source of cosmic insight. Website: https://www.kaitfowlie.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/kait_fowlie/# Podcast on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/4683B9KKlVS37oj1BG99T7Join Out Of The Broom Closet. If you're a witch like the girls in The Craft and have been struggling to fully embrace your identity, check out my course that just went live called Out Of The Broom Closet, where you can move from shame to pride in claiming your identity as a witch. This course includes psychoeducation about shame, trauma, and exile within our cultural context, and witch-positive exercises to connect with your authentic self including tarot, journaling, spellwork, and creative visualization. Want to work together? I offer 1:1 psychotherapy (virtually across Ontario, and in-person in Toronto), along with tarot, horror, and dreamwork services, but individually and through my group program, the Final Girls Club. Visit my website to learn more.Podcast artwork by Chloe Hurst at Contempo Mint

In this episode, I make a brave confession and explore how Terrifier (2016) reflects the psychological phenomenon of imposter syndrome.Mental Health is Horrifying is hosted by Candis Green, Registered Psychotherapist and owner of Many Moons Therapy...............................................................Show Notes:Join Out Of The Broom Closet if you would like to move from shame to pride in claiming your identity as a witch, and confidently step out of the broom closet. This course includes psychoeducation about shame, trauma, and exile within our cultural context, and witch-positive exercises to connect with your authentic self including tarot, journaling, spellwork, and creative visualization. Want to work together? I offer 1:1 psychotherapy (Ontario), along with tarot, horror, and dreamwork services, both individually and through my group program, the Final Girls Club. Podcast artwork by Chloe Hurst at Contempo MintTerrifier 2025 ConferenceHuecker MR, Shreffler J, McKeny PT, Davis D. Imposter Phenomenon. 2023 Jul 31. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan–. PMID: 36251839.

In this episode, I chat with Psychotherapist Shannon Knight from the podcast The Tarot Diagnosis about The Strangers (2008) and how the movie portrays nightmares as an emotional processing function when life does not go according to plan. We also pull some tarot cards to try and make sense of what the hell is going on in this relationship between James and Kristen. Mental Health is Horrifying is hosted by Candis Green, Registered Psychotherapist and owner of Many Moons Therapy...............................................................Show Notes:About Shannon KnightShannon Knight is a Johns Hopkins-trained psychotherapist and the host of top-ranking podcast The Tarot Diagnosis, where she explores the intersection of tarot and mental health.She is also the creator of The Symposium, an online community where tarot and psychology enthusiasts gather to deepen their tarot practice and the author of Tarot & Self-Discovery, a collection of mental health-inspired tarot spreads; The Year of The Hermit, a guided year-long journal; and the forthcoming book Dark Shadow, Golden Shadow, which explores shadow work through the lens of tarot.In addition to her writing and podcasting, Shannon is hosting The Summer Solstice Summit - a virtual tarot conference that brings together 15 tarot and astrology experts for a weekend of witchy wisdom, insight, and connection June 20th-22nd. (I, Candis, will be presenting at this conference on how to decode your dreams with tarot!)www.TheTarotDiagnosis.comwww.TheTarotDiagnosis.com/SummerSolsticewww.Instagram.com/TheTarotDiagnosisWant to work together? I offer 1:1 psychotherapy (Ontario), along with tarot, horror, and dreamwork services, but individually and through my group program, the Final Girls Club. Podcast artwork by Chloe Hurst at Contempo Mint

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Connected Parenting, I sit down with Sonia Cacciacarro —registered psychotherapist and member of the Connected Parenting team—for an honest and compassionate conversation about grief, loss, and how to talk to children about death and dying.Sonia shares her journey from fitness expert and mom of three to psychotherapist, and how her husband's diagnosis and passing from FTD and ALS shaped her passion for helping families navigate bereavement and loss. Together, we explore why our culture struggles with death, why it's so hard for parents to talk about it with their kids, and how we can support our children (and ourselves) through the grieving process.Whether you're walking through grief right now or want to build the emotional resilience your child will one day need, this episode offers deep insights, practical strategies, and loving support for some of life's hardest moments.Jennifer's Takeaways:Sonia's Journey into Grief and Death Counseling (02:38)The Importance of Talking About Death and Dying (04:14)Children's Understanding and Coping with Death (16:48)Navigating Social Interactions and Support Systems (17:09)The Role of Empathy and Sympathy in Grief (17:30)Preparing Children for Future Losses (18:37)The Impact of Cultural and Personal Beliefs on Grief (20:10)Conclusion and Final Thoughts (27:30)Meet Sonia Cacciacarro Sonia began her career in the health and fitness industry, working in corporate fitness and country clubs before launching her own fitness consulting and personal training business. After becoming a mother of three, she transitioned to being a stay-at-home mom. This period of family life led her to a journey of self-discovery, ultimately guiding her to pursue a career in psychotherapy.Sonia became a Registered Psychotherapist in 2016, founding her own private practice, and joined the Connected Parenting team in 2018, where she works with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. In April 2021, Sonia's life took a dramatic turn when her husband was diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) and ALS. She took a break from her practice to care for him until he died in October 2022. Sonia credits her education, work experience, and personal resilience for helping her navigate this challenging period. Now, her professional focus has expanded to helping families cope with grief, bereavement, death, and dying.Website: https://therapybysonia.ca/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapybysonia/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063605529221#LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonia-cacciacarro-275292127/Meet Jennifer KolariJennifer Kolari is the host of the “Connected Parenting” weekly podcast and the co-host of “The Mental Health Comedy” podcast. Kolari is a frequent guest on Nationwide morning shows and podcasts in th US and Canada. Her advice can also be found in many Canadian and US magazines such as; Today's Parent, Parents Magazine and Canadian Family.Kolari's powerful parenting model is based on the neurobiology of love, teaching parents how to use compassion and empathy as powerful medicine to transform challenging behavior and build children's emotional resilience and emotional shock absorbers.Jennifer's wisdom, quick wit and down to earth style help parents navigate modern-day parenting problems, offering real-life examples as well as practical and effective tools and strategies.Her highly entertaining, inspiring workshops are shared with warmth and humour, making her a crowd-pleasing speaker with schools, medical professionals, corporations and agencies throughout North America, Europe and Asia.One of the nation's leading parenting experts, Jennifer Kolari, is a highly sought- after international speaker and the founder of Connected Parenting. A child and family therapist with a busy practice based in San Diego and Toronto, Kolari is also the author of Connected Parenting: How to Raise A Great Kid (Penguin Group USA and Penguin Canada, 2009) and You're Ruining My Life! (But Not Really): Surviving the Teenage Years with Connected Parenting (Penguin Canada, 2011).

In this episode on Midnight Mass (2021), I explore the portrayal of the crisis of faith that accompanies a world-class existential crisis. Mental Health is Horrifying is hosted by Candis Green, Registered Psychotherapist and owner of Many Moons Therapy...............................................................Show Notes:Join Illuminative Tarot for Working With Trauma to learn creative ways to work with tarot as a supportive partner in the healing process. Want to work together? I offer 1:1 psychotherapy (Ontario), along with tarot, horror, and dreamwork services, but individually and through my group program, the Final Girls Club. Podcast artwork by Chloe Hurst at Contempo MintMike Flanagan opens up about the personal journey that shaped his buzzed-about Midnight Mass by Nick Romano Staring at the sun: Overcoming the terror of death by Irvin Yalom

Episode 509 - Stacey Sanderson - Heart Wide Open, A Holistic Guide to Self Recovery from Narcissistic Wounding - No Not Enought Button, No Wake SignStacey Sanderson and I'm a Registered Psychotherapist and Holistic Life Coach.It's my mission to help people heal and release relationship patterns and step into their power. As part of my own healing and recovery process I dove into understanding personality pathology and focused on this and the biopsychosocial roots of this issue.For the last twenty years I have sought to better understand narcissism from the point of view of trauma, attachment and energy. With many years experience as a therapist, I wanted to create a more heart-centered and holistic approach in my work with clients, integrating trauma and somatic modalities with meditation, mindfulness, expressive arts.My work is collaborative and intuitively guided. A lot of the time, this work is about empowering empaths! I believe that there is healing in connection and community. My own personal healing from narcissistic family and work systems came full circle when I stepped into my power and full potential - and I know you can do the same!I live in rural Ontario, Canada where I enjoy being in nature either running, skiing, kayaking or gardening! I have been married for 27 years and have two adult children, our beautiful rescue dog Zoe and two cats. I have a small private psychotherapy practice, and my passion is in leading the Inquire Within relationship recovery community.Book: Heart Wide OpenA Holistic Guide to Self Recovery from Narcissistic Woundingby Stacey SandersonAs a practising psychotherapist, Stacey Sanderson takes a holistic and trauma-based approach to healing in her work with clients who are—or have been—involved in narcissistic relationships. In Heart Wide Open: A Holistic Guide to Narcissistic Recovery, she delves into the roots and consequences of such relationships through a comprehensive examination of a number of factors, including attachment theory, family dynamics, and early childhood trauma. At times, Stacey draws upon her own personal experience of recovery to bring her point poignantly home. The book includes a series of self-directed exercises, or “Journal Prompts,” to help readers develop a deeper understanding of the dynamics of toxic relationships in their own lives. With Stacey's guidance, this self-delving leads readers toward self-compassion and healing through what she refers to as “Compassionate Detachment.”Heart Wide Open: A Holistic Guide to Narcissistic Recovery, written in down-to-earth accessible language, is a must-read for those who want to learn more about narcissism and narcissists, their own personal relationship patterns, and how they can create powerful interpersonal boundaries to facilitate healing. The emphasis is on recovering the vital aspects of the self that had to be hidden in order to survive the relationship. Now, it's time to break free of unhealthy cycles to make room for the love you deserve.https://www.staceysanderson.ca/Support the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

In this episode on The Witch (2015), I explore the psychological concept of scapegoating and how it can drive a woman straight to the devil. Hail Satan.Mental Health is Horrifying is hosted by Candis Green, Registered Psychotherapist and owner of Many Moons Therapy...............................................................Show Notes:Join Illuminative Tarot for Working With Trauma to learn creative ways to work with tarot as a supportive partner in the healing process. Want to work together? I offer 1:1 psychotherapy (Ontario), along with tarot, horror, and dreamwork services, but individually and through my group program, the Final Girls Club. Podcast artwork by Chloe Hurst at Contempo Mint.How Robert Eggers Wove the Nightmares of The Witch Out of Historical Documents By Lauren DucaRejected, Shamed, and Blamed: Help and Hope for Adults in the Family Scapegoat Role by Rebecca C. MandevilleThe Portrait of The ‘Scapegoat Woman' As Witch by Serap Yüzgüller Arsal and Seda Yavuz

Paul Neustadt is an IFS Senior Co-Lead Trainer. He has taught workshops on The Gifts of our Exiles, The Power of Presence in IFS; Self Led Parenting; and a number of other topics. He teaches a monthly seminar for level 1 graduates focused on integrating the skills learned in level 1 that begins in October. In his private practice he now focuses on providing individual and group consultation to IFS therapists. For 17 years he was director of a community counseling and prevention program for children, adolescents, and their families. Paul has also worked in a college counseling center and community mental health center, and taught couples and family therapy in a family therapy institute and two graduate programs. As an IFS trainer, Paul creates a safe, accepting atmosphere, attends thoughtfully to group process, and ensures that all parts are welcome. He is known for his clear, down to earth, and open-hearted manner.  Natalie Thomas is a Registered Psychotherapist and IFS therapist in private practice and a Professor of Philosophy, specializing in animal and environmental ethics. She has presented and led workshops on the application of IFS for those experiencing climate distress, and on ways IFS can inform ecotherapy and nature-based therapies. She also holds monthly climate cafes and trains others to facilitate these, using an IFS lens. She is a Regional Coordinator for the Climate Psychology Alliance of North America, and her current research is focused on the creation of an IFS-informed approach to climate-aware therapy. Parts & Self has published two of her pieces on IFS and animals, and IFS and climate distress. Additionally, she has also been featured in an episode of ‘The One Inside' which focused on IFS, Self and our connection to nature, and has presented at the latest IFS Conference on IFS, climate distress and ecotherapy. Her private practice specializes in the use of IFS for those suffering from trauma, grief and climate distress, and she also offers workshops, retreats and trainings in these areas. Here a link to Natalie's website and Climate Cafes  

In this episode on Companion (2025), I theorize about what new f@*%ed up attachment style could evolve out of our attempts to attach to AI companion bots. Lord save us.Mental Health is Horrifying is hosted by Candis Green, Registered Psychotherapist and owner of Many Moons Therapy...............................................................Show Notes:Join Illuminative Tarot for Working With Trauma to learn creative ways to work with tarot as a supportive partner in the healing process. Presale pricing currently available.Want to work together? I offer 1:1 psychotherapy (Ontario), along with tarot, horror, and dreamwork services, but individually and through my group program, the Final Girls Club. Podcast artwork by Chloe Hurst at Contempo Mint.Erotic Transference and Countertransference Clinical practice in psychotherapy, Edited By David MannHow 'Companion' Turned Sophie Thatcher Into the "Perfect Girlfriend" by Sadie Bell‘Companion' Director Drew Hancock Reveals the Script Change That Reinvented His Sci-Fi Horror Movie [Interview] by Meagan NavarroNguyen, C. Thi, Games: Agency As Art (New York, 2020; online edn, Oxford Academic, 23 Apr. 2020)Attachment by John Bowlby

Read the full transcript here. What is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)? Why is it so stigmatized relative to other mental health issues? What does it mean to be the "favorite person" of someone with BPD? Can people with BPD have multiple favorite persons, or no favorite person at all? What is "splitting"? Why are people with BPD more prone to engage in risky, reckless, or impulsive behaviors? How might BPD overlap with the "dark triad" personality traits (i.e., machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy)? Is BPD more common among women? How should we treat people who may not meet the threshold for a particular mental illness diagnosis but who nevertheless exhibit some of the symptoms of that illness? How can partners form good relationships with people suffering from BPD? How can you help a person suffering from BPD in a moment of crisis? Why is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) the best treatment option for BPD? What does DBT teach? What are some DBT techniques that work especially well for people with BPD? What is "quiet" BPD? What is "emotional reasoning"? What should you do if you think you might have BPD?Kayla Spicer is a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario and an online educator specializing in Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). With a Master's in Counseling Psychology, she combines clinical expertise and lived experience to create accessible learning resources for individuals, particularly women, who struggle with high sensitivity, perfectionism, and emotion regulation challenges. Through her YouTube channel and other online platforms, Kayla offers evidence-based strategies, practical tools, and empowering advice to guide people toward self-compassion and long-term well-being. To learn more, visit the YouTube channel called On the Line. StaffSpencer Greenberg — Host / DirectorJosh Castle — ProducerRyan Kessler — Audio EngineerUri Bram — FactotumWeAmplify — TranscriptionistsMusicBroke for FreeJosh WoodwardLee RosevereQuiet Music for Tiny Robotswowamusiczapsplat.comAffiliatesClearer ThinkingGuidedTrackMind EasePositlyUpLift[Read more]

If you are on a path for marketing your Canadian private practice, being mindful of your search engine optimization (SEO) may take some time to build momentum, but it is one of the direct routes to success.  In today's episode, Delia and I discuss our interests in SEO, why it is important for marketing our practices successfully, and other topics - including growing a business with interns!  MEET DELIA Delia Petrescu is a Registered Psychotherapist and founder of Get Reconnected Psychotherapy Services. She has over a decade of experience working in the mental health field, supporting clients facing mood disorders, anxiety, infertility, pregnancy loss, relationship difficulties, and stress management. Previously, she worked as a psychometrist in various clinical settings and at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), conducting neuropsychological assessments in the Brain, Body, and Perception research department. Delia has specialized training from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and is an active member of the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society and Fertility Matters. Learn more about Delia on her practice website, LinkedIn, and Psychology Today profiles.  In this episode:  What motivated Delia to work in therapy? Starting a private practice Going from solo to group private practice with interns  Building a practice based on values SEO and marketing the practice  The dark side of AI in marketing and SEO Delia's direction for the future  What motivated Delia to work in therapy? Even though Delia always had an inkling of working in therapy, she started her professional career as a psychometrist.  Starting a private practice  In 2021, Delia opened up her practice. As her journey as a business owner developed, she slowly began taking on more of an interest in the back-end of building a successful practice, alongside providing great therapy on the front end.  Going from solo to group private practice with interns  In 2022, Delia's practice was steadily growing and she decided to help its development by purchasing paid ads. She also hired two interns.  To find her interns, Delia posted her job descriptions on Facebook groups and the Yorkville Practicum Portal that she is part of. In September 2022, Delia hired her first interns. She also hired an administrative assistant who was a previous colleague, and another psychologist as an independent contractor.  Now her 2022 interns have graduated and work at her practice as therapists, and she has taken on two new interns!  Building a practice based on values Curiosity is one of the guiding principles that Delia and her team use when working with clients. Beyond curiosity, dedication is another value that Delia uses as a guiding principle in her practice. SEO and marketing the practice Delia tends to avoid using ChatGPT in her marketing efforts because she prefers to use organic content as her personal preference and to help boost her SEO.  Delia has also made sure to section up her website with relevant content in the form of blog posts. The dark side of AI in marketing and SEO However helpful AI tools can be, be careful in how much you rely on them. They are tempting, but practice using them as assistants to your work instead of allowing them to do the whole job.  Delia's direction for the future  For her short-term goals, Delia wants to continue with her affordable therapy program by hiring interns into her practice. Over the next three to five years, Delia has her sights set on opening up more office space downtown.  Connect with me: Instagram Website  Resources mentioned and useful links: Ep 149: Alexia Wensing: Can You Make a Brand Out of a “Vibe”? | EP 149  Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Jane App (use code FEARLESS for one month free) Get some help and freebies on your website with WordPress!  Learn more about Delia on her practice website, LinkedIn, and Psychology Today profiles Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and TuneIn

This episode explores The Shining (1980) and its depiction of the adverse psychological impacts of isolation and lack of community. Spoiler alert: it's bad.Mental Health is Horrifying is hosted by Candis Green, Registered Psychotherapist and owner of Many Moons Therapy...............................................................Show Notes:Join Illuminative Tarot for Working With Trauma to learn creative ways to work with tarot as a supportive partner in the healing process. Presale pricing currently available.Want to work together? I offer 1:1 psychotherapy (Ontario), along with tarot, horror, and dreamwork services, but individually and through my group program, the Final Girls Club. Podcast artwork by Chloe Hurst at Contempo Mint.A Night at the Movies: The Horrors of Stephen King Decolonizing Trauma Work: Indigenous Stories and Strategies by Renee Linklater, Lewis Mehl-Madrona (Foreword)Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk HorrorThis Could Be Your AI Robot Girlfriend — For $175,000 by Barry Collins 

Coming up in this episode of Flirtations, registered psychotherapist Kaleigh Smith is back on the show for an honest conversation about depression and dating! We'll explore what depression really feels like, how it can impact our ability to connect with others, and the unique challenges it brings to forming and maintaining relationships.  I also open up about my personal journey with depression, which I've experienced pretty much my whole life, and share this part of me with you in hopes that it will be supportive and healing.  Kaleigh and I talk about ways to communicate your mental health needs with potential partners while still prioritizing your own well-being, share about how depression can affect emotional availability in dating and why self-compassion is so important. Plus ways to love yourself a little bit harder! If you've ever felt like depression has made dating feel overwhelming or isolating, we're here to remind you that you're not alone and that it's possible to find connection, even in the hardest moments.  Trigger warning: This episode includes raw discussion of mental health, so please listen with care and if you or someone you love needs support, resources are linked in the show notes below and we are here to help. Alright flirties, let's meet Kaleigh and do this! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world! Enjoying the show and want to support my work? Buy the Flirt Coach a coffee! About our guest:  Kaleigh is a Registered Psychotherapist practicing in Ontario, Canada, and the clinic owner of Yellow Serenity Counselling & Psychotherapy. She completed a Specialist Degree in Mental Health (HBSc) at the University of Toronto, a post-graduate certification in mental health interventions at Seneca College, followed by a master's degree in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. As an ADHDer, Kaleigh brings a lived experience perspective to her psychotherapy practice. She understands the nuances of navigating daily life with ADHD, from managing executive function challenges to embracing the unique ways of neurodivergent thinking. As a proud member of CADDRA and a Certified Clinical Services Provider for ADHD treatment, she offers specialized, affirming care for neurodivergent individuals. Her goal as a therapist is to empower neurodivergent individuals and enhance their overall well-being through personalized, neurodivergent-affirming therapy. You can connect with Kaleigh on Instagram and via the web. About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy, with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun! As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic and romantic connection - to take center stage and transform lives for greater healing and ultimately, a deeper connection with the self. You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

This episode explores Nosferatu (2024) and its depiction of shame as a horrible, beautiful nightmare. Mental Health is Horrifying is hosted by Candis Green, Registered Psychotherapist and owner of Many Moons Therapy...............................................................Show Notes:Join Illuminative Tarot for Working With Trauma to learn creative ways to work with tarot as a supportive partner in the healing process. Presale pricing currently available.Want to work together? I offer 1:1 psychotherapy (Ontario), along with tarot, horror, and dreamwork services, but individually and through my group program, the Final Girls Club. Podcast artwork by Chloe Hurst at Contempo Mint.‘Nosferatu' Review: Bill Skarsgard and Lily-Rose Depp Are Riveting, but Director Robert Eggers Rules This Haute-Horror Feast by David Rooney Robert Eggers on What Makes His Nosferatu Different by Megan McCluskeyRobert Eggers Gave Lily-Rose Depp a Book About Demonic Sexual Awakening to Prepare for ‘Nosferatu': I Used It as My ‘Bible' on Set by Samantha BergesonUnderstanding and Treating Chronic Shame: A Relational/Neurobiological Approach by Patricia A. DeYoungThe Four Quadrant Model —  Narcissistic Overcompensation