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The Shift Show035: Scroll, Click, Repeat: Escaping the Internet Addiction TrapEndless scrolling, compulsive clicking, and dopamine-driven distraction—sound familiar? In this episode, Andrea McTague and Alberto Medeiros unpack the reality of internet addiction and how modern tech subtly hijacks our minds. They explore how screen time disrupts sleep, relationships, emotional health, and productivity—often without us realizing it. Drawing from neuroscience and real-life therapy insights, they examine the psychological mechanics behind our digital habits and offer actionable strategies to break free. Whether you're seeking focus and connection, or just want to understand your phone cravings, this is your wake-up call.📥 Download our free Digital Detox Guide:...
2025-04-141h 26The Shift Show034: Rewiring Trauma: How to Break Free from Limiting BeliefsSummaryIn this episode, Andrea McTague and Mateo Sestito explore the complexities of trauma, its impact on the brain, and how early experiences shape our responses to life. They discuss the difference between disturbances and trauma, the role of limiting beliefs, and the importance of social connections in coping with trauma. The conversation emphasizes the potential for trauma to be transformed into strength and resilience through understanding and therapy. Listeners are encouraged to embrace change and recognize that trauma does not have to define their lives.TakeawaysTrauma can shape our identity but...
2025-03-251h 05The Shift Show033: Parenting with Purpose: The Struggles, The Strategies & The ScienceSummaryIn this episode, Andrea McTague and Sharilyn Theriault explore the complexities of parenting, emphasizing the importance of parental well-being, emotional resilience, and intentionality in parenting practices. They discuss common challenges such as tantrums, the significance of co-regulation, and effective strategies for bedtime routines. The conversation also highlights the importance of scaffolding children's learning and the three C's of parenting: Calm, Connection, and Correction. The episode concludes with insights on the long-term impact of parenting styles on children's development and relationships.TakeawaysParenting is often an unrecognized but crucial job.Taking care...
2025-01-291h 02The Shift Show032: Beyond the Call: Navigating Trauma and Transition for Veterans and First RespondersSummaryIn this episode of The Shift Show, Andrea McTague and Amy Gale discuss the unique mental health challenges faced by veterans and first responders, including the impact of trauma, the importance of social connections, and the transition to civilian life. They explore strategies for resilience, the role of humour in healing, and the significance of finding purpose after service. The conversation emphasizes the need for support systems and the potential for trauma to be integrated into one's identity as a source of strength.TakeawaysVeterans and first responders often experience a loss...
2024-12-091h 09The Shift Show031: Grit, Growth, and Balance: The High Performer’s Guide to Mental ToughnessSummaryIn this episode of The Shift Show, Andrea McTague and Baldwin Asala delve into the intricacies of performance psychology, focusing on high achievers such as athletes and entrepreneurs. They explore common concerns like performance blocks, burnout, and the challenges of transitioning out of high-performance roles. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding limiting beliefs, achieving flow states, and maintaining a balance between personal and professional life. Through their unique backgrounds and experiences, they provide insights into how individuals can enhance their performance while avoiding the pitfalls of excessive pressure and expectations.Takeaways...
2024-10-2450 min
More Than MoneyMoney and the fear of not having enough And, how climate change contributes to homelessnessJoin Faisal Karmali & Dave Popowich on More Than Money as they talk to Andrea McTague, Founder of ShiftGrit Psychology and Counselling, about how to change your perspective on spending your money so that you can live your best life in retirement.Also on the show, Tim Richter, Co-Chair of the National Housing Council, discusses the cost of homelessness, how that impacts you directly, and what we have to do to address the issue.We are also speaking with Omar Kaywan, co-founder of Goose Insurance about the role insurance can play when your flight gets delayed...
2024-07-1438 minThe Shift Show025: Stop Self-Sabotage, Get Your Brain on Your Side and Be Your Best SelfIn this podcast, Andrea McTague and Zac Erickson dissect the human brain to explain why we often act against our own interests and how to get back in the driver’s seat.
2022-01-271h 30
The Shift Show018: Let's Talk About HappinessThe Holy Grail of emotions, happiness is everywhere -- and yet so hard to see. Everything from a pleasant sunny afternoon to a once-in-a-lifetime winning lottery ticket could sit under the umbrella of happiness. The problem is, wanting to be happy without knowing what that means, is a recipe for unhappiness. In the first episode of this new series, Shift’s Zac Erickson, Andrea McTague and Sarah [...?] poke around under the blanket of happiness to demystify it from a physiological, psychological and evolutionary perspective. As they do so, they ask two que...
2021-09-031h 07
The Shift Show017: ADD/ADHD - Let's Discuss How to Identify and Treat this Disorder on the RiseIt’s ADHD’s moment in the spotlight. Thanks to Tiktok, today there’s an unprecedented level of interest around ADHD. But so many of the symptoms of this neurodevelopmental disorder can also be caused by lifestyle factors -- diet, sleep, exercise, social activity -- exacerbated by the pandemic. In other words, if you’re bouncing off the walls after a year and a half of being cooped up, it’s probably more an environmental issue than a clinical one.In this episode, Shift’s Zac Erickson and Andrea McTague discuss ADD/ADHD fro...
2021-08-191h 41
The Shift Show014 “Who Are You and Why Are You Talking to Me about This Stuff?” A chat with Shift CEO and founder, Andrea McTagueIn case you’re just joining the party, Shift Psychs, Zac Erickson and Sarah [...], sit down with Shift CEO and founder, Andrea McTague, for a chat on who we are and why we’re talking to you about all this stuff.Born out of Andrea’s love-hate relationship with traditional psychology (love the foundation, hate the delivery), Shift kicks the status quo to the curb. Here's the traditional equation: therapy = (couch + talking) x ∞. There’s no game plan -- and if there is, you don’t get to see it -- and no end in sight.
2021-07-081h 16