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Love Who You AreManeuverability: Life, Under Construction with Tamika Schilbe and Carolyn BurkeLife rarely unfolds in a straight line. When routines shift, relationships stretch, and plans fail, the question isn’t how to stop the chaos, but how to move through it. How do sensitive souls create an inner sanctuary when the world feels like it’s on fire?In this episode, Tamika Schilbe and Carolyn Burke explore why maneuverability is the secret to a life with less friction. Using the backdrop of a chaotic, unplanned house renovation as a metaphor for the disruptions we see in the world today, they discuss the power of mindfulness and...
2026-02-1838 min
The MindSpa PodcastEp 28 Compassion Beats Control: Choosing Connection Over Being RightSend a textFour degrees on a thermostat. A green dress. A “just a cake” anniversary. Tiny choices can carry a lot of meaning, and when they collide with stress, money, or mixed expectations, they snowball into fights that feel bigger than the moment. We dig into wedding rules that shift midstream, the blurry lines of “make yourself at home,” a parent’s birthday trip sacrificed to soothe a child’s tears, and a store-bought cake that lands like indifference instead of love.Hosted by Michelle Massunken, MSW, RSW and Tina Wilston, RP, CRPO Supervisor.We walk...
2025-12-1539 min
Inspired Questions: Conversations on Self-Worth, Burnout & Showing Up AuthenticallyThe Entrepreneur’s Therapist: Caring for Your Mental Health in a Relentless World: Shulamit Ber LevtovIn this enlightening conversation, Ruth sits down with Shulamit Ber Levtov, known as The Entrepreneurs' Therapist, for a deep dive into the critical intersection of mental health and entrepreneurship. This isn't your typical "self-care will fix everything" conversation - it's a raw, honest exploration of why running a business takes such a toll on our mental health, and why that's not actually our fault.
Shulamit brings over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience combined with her expertise as a licensed trauma therapist to challenge some of our most deeply held beliefs about struggle, success, and what it means to...
2025-11-2753 min
Compassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWBest Careers for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)Send us a textAre you a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) wondering why some jobs drain you while others make you come alive? In this deep dive, psychotherapist Esther Kane, MSW, RSW shares the best careers for highly sensitive people—plus practical tools to help you build a work life that supports your sensitivity instead of overwhelming it. You’ll learn:✨ What it really means to be an HSP in the workplace✨ The top careers where HSPs thrive—creative, healing, research, and nature-based roles✨ Which careers may cause burnout...
2025-11-2621 min
Afropolitan DialoguesEpisode 63 — Rebuilding the bridge: Truth, accountability, and care in Ontario’s social work and social service workThis episode features Christina Van Sickle, MSW, RSW (Director of Professional Practice, OCSWSSW), Nicole Bonnie (Council Vice President, OCSWSSW), and Nikki Healey, MSW, RSW (Professional Practice Associate, OCSWSSW) in a discussion on how regulation, standards, and equity efforts support safe and accountable social work in Ontario.
The conversation outlines how tools like the Online Public Register, the Continuing Competence Program, and an equity-informed complaints process help protect the public, while also addressing representation, cultural humility, and the roots of mistrust within Black and Afro-Caribbean communities.
The guests highlight how ongoing education, transparent oversight, and strengthened...
2025-11-231h 07
DanSun Health PodcastEpisode #18 - Low Barrier Mental Health Support with Gary Thandi, MSW RSWIn this episode of the DanSun Health podcast, Daniel Sundahl speaks with Gary Thandi, founder of Moving Forward Family Services, about the importance of low-barrier support in mental health services. They discuss the challenges faced by social workers, the concept of moral distress, and the need for innovative solutions to improve access to mental health care. Gary shares insights on the role of creativity in problem-solving, the significance of family support, and the barriers that prevent individuals from seeking help. The conversation emphasizes the importance of connection, self-care, and normalizing therapy for everyone.Takeaways• Gary Thandi has over 20 years of...
2025-11-1656 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWWhy It's a Good Thing When Women Get AngrySend us a textHave you ever been told you’re “too emotional” or “too sensitive” when you felt angry? In this video, psychotherapist Esther Kane, MSW, RSW explores why women’s anger is not something to be ashamed of — it’s something to listen to.You’ll learn how anger can be a powerful messenger, helping you recognize when your boundaries have been crossed and guiding you toward greater self-respect, healing, and empowerment. Esther explains what really happens when women suppress anger, how that energy can turn inward as depression or anxiety, and how somatic therapy ca...
2025-11-0506 min
Live With CDP Sports Talk and Entertainment TalkLive With CDP Talk Show, Guest: Sherelle Schoburgh, Founder and Therapist with Caring Conversations & Mental Health Services, Season #12, Episode #5, October 30th, 2025Welcome to Caring Conversations & Mental Health Services, a safe and supportive space for youth, young adults, and families to heal, grow, and connect. Founded by Sherelle Schoburgh, Registered Social Worker (RSW), Caring Conversations was created from a deep passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges — from school stress and family conflict to anxiety, self-esteem, and emotional overwhelm.Our approach is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and understanding. We believe every conversation has the power to create change, and therapy is a place to be seen, heard, and supported without judgment.Through Caring Conversations, we hope to break the stigma arou...
2025-10-311h 02
Caregiver's CompassWhat does the research show when it comes to caregiver mental health and is there hope on the horizon, with Dr. Adrianna Shnall (Episode 134)Dr. Adrianna Shnall, program director at the Baycrest Kochinsky Centre, has been a social worker and clinician in the field of aging and caregiving for over 30 years. In today’s episode, she shares her top learnings in the field, what she feels is the most noteworthy in the area of aging and caregiver mental health today, and what may be on the horizon for caregivers in the future.Dr. Adriana Shnall: , PhD, MSW, RSW, serves as the Program Director of the Koschitzky Centre for Innovations in Family Caregiving at Baycrest in To...
2025-09-2646 min
5 FAQs5 FAQs about Gender Based ViolenceIn this episode of 5 FAQs by EHN Canada, we sit down with Sydney Marcoux, MSW, RSW, Clinical Director at Victim Services of Durham Region, to unpack the realities of gender-based violence and its far-reaching impact. From recognizing early warning signs to supporting survivors with compassion, Sydney helps us separate fact from misconception, while shedding light on the emotional, psychological, and social challenges people face when seeking help.IN THIS EPISODE, WE WILL ANSWER:What exactly is gender-based violence, and how does it differ from other forms of violence or abuse?What are...
2025-09-0831 min
In Sixteen Years of Endometriosis155. Nervous System Regulation with Tanner Murtagh MSW, RSWAmy speaks with Tanner Murtagh about the nervous system. We talk about:
—how having a flexible nervous system helps us to better face the challenges of our lives
—Polyvagal theory and what a dysregulated nervous system is
—ways we can regulate our nervous system for physical and emotional health benefits
🎤WHO IS TANNER MURTAGH, MSW, RSW?🎤
Tanner is a therapist who treats clients with chronic pain and symptoms that are fully or partly brain generated. He is the director of Pain Psychotherapy Canada, and co-director of MBody Community. Through his agencies, they provide therapy and a digital course for people who have chr...
2025-07-2154 min
Embark On A Unforgettable Full Audiobook On Your Commute.The Mental Health Guide for Cis and Trans Queer Guys by Rahim Thawer MSW RSWPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/48030to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Mental Health Guide for Cis and Trans Queer Guys
Author: Rahim Thawer MSW RSW
Narrator: Curtis Michael Holland
Format: mp3
Length: 5 hrs and 59 mins
Release date: 06-01-25
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Relationships
Publisher's Summary:
The Mental Health Guide for Cis and Trans Queer Guys offers you a safe, inclusive space to examine, understand, and heal from systemic and interpersonal threats to your mental well-being. Based on proven-effective cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), this book provides proven-effective tools and exercises to help you reflect on, confront, and manage...
2025-06-015h 59
The Oasis Fertility PodcastFERTILITY VILLAGE LIVE * Episode 15 * Mental Health & Infertility with Lorra Kapteyn MSW/RSWOn this episode of FERTILITY VILLAGE LIVE, we’re diving deep into the emotional impact of fertility struggles with therapist Lorra Kapteyn MSW/RSW. From grief and anxiety to isolation and identity, we’re exploring what mental health really looks like on this journey—and how we can better support one another through it.Whether you’re in the thick of it or showing up for someone who is, this conversation is for you.Lorra Kapteyn MSW/RSW is a compassionate expert and passionate advocate for emotional wellness during the fertility journey. Lorra brings a wealth of knowledg...
2025-04-231h 02Love Who You AreThe Hidden Healing Power of Fruit with Tamika Schilbe and Carolyn BurkeCould something as simple as eating fruit help us ease anxiety during these turbulent times we’re living in right now? What if fruit is a forgotten gift to humanity, meant to help us heal from the toxicity of this world?In this episode of The Love Who You Are Podcast, therapists and educators Carolyn Burke and Tamika Schilbe join me to explore the healing power of fruit, as inspired by the work of Anthony William, the Medical Medium. We explore their personal healing journeys, the powerful impact fruit has had on their health, and...
2025-03-111h 02
Future Template Parent | EMDR intensive tips for EMDR therapists and Therapist MomsBlending Nursing, Therapy & EMDR Intensives with Sam Sarty, RSW, MSW [Episode 87]Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway!Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In this episode, I chat with Sam Sarty, RSW MSW, a registered nurse and licensed clinical social worker, about her journey in mental health and EMDR therapy. We explore how integrating nursing and therapy informs her practice, the importance of flexibility in therapeutic practices, and the unique perspectives that come from their diverse backgrounds.Topics covered:Sam’s unique Journey from Registered Nurse to First Responder TherapistHow integrating different th...
2025-02-2646 min
My Healing EraIs it Dieting or Disordered Eating? A Critique on Dieting With Anika RoyHave you ever wondered what the difference is between dieting and disordered eating? What happens when you don't eat enough? What determines how "fast" or "slow" your metabolism is? In this episode Savana sits down with Anika Roy - eating disorder survivor who's currently finishing her Master's in Nutrition, and they do a deep dive together on where diets fall short despite the rate of dieting being the highest it's ever been. This episode covers everything from signs that your dieting may have tipped over into disordered eating, the dangers of restricting food too much, the variables t...
2025-02-0543 minMy Healing EraWhy are Women so Burnt Out and Living in Survival Mode? Here's 6 Reasons WhyWomen are struggling with burn out and the feeling of living in survival mode more so now than ever. In this podcast episode, women's therapist Savana dives into the 6 trends she's seeing that are keeping women caught in the cycle of burn out. You won't want to miss this episode, because it's much deeper than just working too much and not getting enough sleep. Savana uncovers the subconscious and nervous system reasons why women are constantly running on E and unfortunately, most of the reasons are normalized in today's society. Want to show s...
2025-01-2231 minMy Healing EraWeight loss Surgeries, the Ozempic Era + Food Noise: Sitting Down with R.D. Kirsten AckermanYou've heard about weight loss surgeries and Ozempic, but is it really the magic cure for permanent weight loss? In this episode Savana sits down with a former weight loss surgery dietitian, Kirsten Ackerman, who tells us everything we need to know about weight loss surgeries and the ozempic era. R.D. Kirsten Ackerman brings forward an interesting perspective as a former weight loss surgery dietitian who did a complete 180, and is now anti diet and working as an Intuitive Eating Dietitian. She tells us exactly why weight loss surgeries and ozempic may not be the "cure...
2024-09-2537 minMy Healing EraFrom Bikini Competitor to Weight Gain: My PCOS Era UnfilteredSeptember is PCOS Awareness month, so what better time for Savana to share her PCOS journey in depth with listeners! In this solo podcast episode Savana takes you through her PCOS journey from the start to the present day. Savana's PCOS journey is a still a work in progress, but she takes you back to the beginning to discuss the first PCOS symptoms she had, how she discovered she had PCOS despite having never heard of it before, and the endocrinologist appointment that left her in tears. Savana also talks about allllllll the trial and error of t...
2024-09-1841 minMy Healing EraIs Our Obsession with Healthy Eating Actually Healthy? All things Orthorexia, and the Food Stress + Nervous System Connection with Natasha SnapperIs society's obsession with eating healthy, checking food labels, avoiding processed foods and stressing over ingredients actually healthy? Or could it be making us sicker? Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor (and social worker!) Natasha Snapper joins Savana for a fascinating episode where they discuss when healthy eating becomes orthorexia and the impacts of the healthy eating craze on mental health, physical health and the nervous system. You won’t want to miss this episode, because Savana and Natasha discuss the research findings on the health outcomes of countries who have less dieting behaviour than those in Nor...
2024-09-0445 minMy Healing Era30 Things I've Learnt in Life and in TherapySavana turns 30 this week! This is a special birthday episode where Savana talks about the 30 most important and insightful things she's learnt this far in life, and as a therapist (who also goes to therapy). Tune in to hear what Savana has learnt about our patterns as humans, the nervous system in action, the most important superpowers of life to master, some of the most inspirational insights that has helped her clients, and so much more! Want to show some love or have a topic you want me to cover? Send me a message here!...
2024-08-2840 min
Psych TalkEpisode 201 | Mental Health for Mental Health Workers with Roxanne Francis, MSW, RSWIn today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Roxanne Francis, MSW, RSW about mental health for mental health workers. As a Registered Social Worker, Roxanne does many things including therapy, consulting, and speaking. Additionally, she provides support services for other mental health professionals. Roxanne discusses why she decided to expand her services to support other mental health professionals, particularly those who are in or desire to go into private practice. Roxanne discusses common challenges mental health workers face when it comes to their own mental health, as well as factors that negatively impact their mental health. We discuss...
2024-08-1955 minMy Healing EraWhy am I Scared of Gaining Weight? The Secret Diet Culture is Keeping From YouWhy do I have thoughts about dieting on a bad body image day? Why am I so scared about gaining weight? Or so stressed when I miss a workout? In this episode, Savana reveals the reason why you do these things... and guaranteed, you haven't heard it before! This episode covers: what it actually means when you have the urge to diet and restrict on a bad body image day why you keep going back to dieting even though you know it doesn't work in the long runthe physiological reason why you're so scared to...
2024-07-1725 minMy Healing EraADHD and Relationships with Food: From Chaotic Eating to Intuitive Eating with Ellen BeimillerDo you have ADHD and feel like your eating patterns and relationship with food feel chaotic? There’s a reason why! In this episode I sit down with an anti-diet Nutritionist, Ellen Biemiller, and we discuss all things ADHD and having a healthy relationship with food that doesn’t include diet culture. Here’s everything that we cover: which ADHD symptoms can contribute to a stressful and chaotic relationship with food the differences in the way an ADHD brain functions which can make eating feel more difficult eating as a sensory experience and what this means for those who...
2024-07-1043 minMy Healing EraFrom Fight, Flight to Freeze: How Your Nervous System Keeps TrackHave you heard of the nervous system responses fight, flight or freeze, but don't really know exactly what that means for you and your nervous system? Every nervous system response has an origin story, and even things that have happened to us years and years ago impact how we respond to stress today. In this podcast episode, Savana uses her own nervous system as an example of how it keeps track of all our experiences. In other words, this is a real life, real time example of how the body keeps...
2024-07-0325 minMy Healing EraAre you Binge Eating or Overeating? How to Spot the Difference with Therapist Daniela DurazoAre you actually binge eating? Or are you just overeating? Listen to Savana sit down with a fellow therapist, Daniela Durazo, who specializes in Binge Eating. In this episode we talk about what exactly Binge Eating Disorder is and looks like, and what the differences are between binge eating, overeating, and emotional eating. This episode covers: why binge eating is more than just eating your favourite foods until you feel physically full what binge eating and dieting have in common which eating disorders are shamed while other eating disorders are encouraged the diet cycle and h...
2024-06-2635 minMy Healing EraTrauma & Dieting... What's the Subconscious Connection?In this solo podcast episode, Savana talks about the subconscious reasons why someone who has experienced trauma may take comfort in dieting. Savana educates listeners on how the subconscious mind works, and how dieting may be a subconscious process to perpetuate patterns of feelings stemming from trauma.If you're someone who diets and also puts others feelings before your own, are constantly never feeling good enough, do things like chew gum instead of eat food to respond to your body's hunger, say things like "I hate when life get's too quiet so I like to...
2024-06-1224 minMy Healing EraIs Cold Plunging for Nervous System Regulation Overrated? A Deep Dive with Therapist Chrissy StankoIs cold plunging for nervous system regulation all it's cracked up to be? Or could it actually be fuelling your nervous system dysregulation? In this episode I'm joined by Therapist & Registered Nurse Chrissy Stanko, to talk about whether or not this cold plunge craze is actually what your nervous system needs to become regulated. In this fascinating and information packed episode, you can listen to 2 therapists do a deep dive on how the nervous system actually works (and what pop psychology get's wrong about it), how it's intertwined with our subconscious patterns around...
2024-06-0542 min
Embody Food Freedom077. Regulate Your Nervous System to Heal Your Body Image with Savana Antonation, MSW, RSW‘Nervous system regulation’ has become a buzzword these days. And while it’s becoming more and more trendy, I truly believe a regulated nervous system is at the core of healing – whether it’s your relationship with food, body image, or anything else in your life.
Our guest, Savana Antonation, MSW, RSW, is a body image therapist who helps women rewire their mind & nervous system so they can heal their body image and leave the diet cycle for good. Savana has her own history of chronic dieting, body image struggles, and learning to make peace with...
2024-05-3150 minMy Healing EraMiscarriage Unfiltered: What Women Who Have Been There Want You to KnowAre you going through miscarriage? Or do you know someone that is? In this episode Savana compiles answers to the following questions from women who have been through miscarriage. Here's what we talk about: -what women struggled with the most while going through their miscarriage-things that were helpful while grieving the loss of the pregnancy -what people shouldn't say to those going through miscarriageMiscarriage is an isolating experience, so Savana felt inspired to create this podcast episode (with the help from other women who have been there too) to help those going...
2024-05-2950 minMy Healing EraFrom Two Pink Lines to None - A Therapists Journey Through Miscarriage1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage, and Savana was no exception. In this episode Savana merges her raw vulnerability with her knowledge as a therapist to share her unfiltered story of her recent miscarriage. Savana details the reality of miscarriage and the emotional impact it can leave on women who go through this in silence, what she wished she would have known prior to having a miscarriage, what to expect when passing the pregnancy (this is the part no one talks about but is traumatizing for many women), and how her previous trauma became intertwined with her pregnancy...
2024-05-1546 minMy Healing EraShould We Remove "Emotional Eating" From our Vocabulary? With Dietitian Shannon CostelloIs emotional eating bad? If you've ever felt like you struggle with emotional eating or you're a professional who works with those who do, you'll want to hear this unique perfective from a non-diet therapist (Savana), and a non-diet dietitian Shannon Costello.Savana & Shannon unpack the problem with the trending topic of emotional eating - many of these reasons contributing to why Savana has taken the term "emotional eating" out of her vocabulary as a therapist. We talk about the following: -the parts of emotional eating that everybody gets wrong -why diet culture is...
2024-04-2445 minMy Healing EraStruggling with Stressful Body Image Thoughts? Here's 3 Mindset Shifts to MakeAre you struggling with your body image? You don’t want to miss this solo episode where Savana dives into the most common thought patterns seen in those who struggle with body image and/or are dieting, and how to shift those thoughts to improve your body image. Savana covers the following: -What exactly is a “thinking trap” -The relationship between your thoughts and your nervous system-What it looks like to retrain your brain to think differently -An overview of the 3 most common thought patterns in those who struggle...
2024-04-1724 minMy Healing EraDoes the Body Keep the Score? Nervous System Talk with Dr. Helen PoratHave you ever heard someone say “the body keeps the score?” when talking about the nervous system? In episode 4 Savana is joined by Dr. Helen Porat to talk all things nervous system! Dr. Porat is a physical therapist who works with patients experiencing pain, but does this work through the lens of the nervous system. In this episode we discuss: -What it means when people say “the body keeps the score” when talking about the nervous system -Physical signs that your body may be stuck in fight or flight -The cycle we see many chroni...
2024-04-1050 minMy Healing EraDo I Have to Stop Dieting if I Want to Heal My Body Image?If you want to improve your body image but your go-to is to start another diet, this is a must listen to episode! Savana covers the following topics: -why dieting in inherently flawed when it comes to improving body image-the body image diet cycle-how many times a woman will attempt dieting in her lifetime (and why this is a red flag)-why it's not enough to change your thoughts about your body or dieting without changing your behaviour-what it means to actually heal and improve your body image (it's not...
2024-04-0323 minMy Healing EraA Gut Feeling: Is Dieting & Restriction the Cause of your GI Issues?In this episode we sit down with Jacquelyn from Gentle Gut Nutrition, and we cover everything from: The most overlooked thing when treating GI issues (hint: it's not the gluten, dairy or sugar), how dieting and restriction impacts gut health, if cutting out food groups is actually the way to a healthier gut, the connection between a stressful relationship with food & GI issues, what happens to our gut when we're in the binge-restrict cycle, if bloating and changes to your stomach after meals is normal, and whether or not fasting is necessary for gut health. Jacquelyn provides...
2024-03-2738 minMy Healing EraFrom Chronic Dieter to Non-Diet Body Image Therapist: A Walk Through my Era'sIn this first episode of My Healing Era, Savana walks you through her journey of how she went from bikini competitor and chronic dieter to non-diet body image therapist. After struggling with body image and anxiety for years, Savana embarked on a weight-loss journey which inevitably spiralled into disordered eating and obsessing over weight-gain. Savana had to face her fear of weight gain head on after a PCOS diagnosis, and although initially feeling like a failure for gaining weight, Savana learnt the truth about dieting which helped set her free from guilt and shame.As...
2024-03-2725 minMy Healing EraMy Healing Era Podcast TrailerAre you in your healing era? This trailer gives you a taste of what you can expect from My Healing Era podcast, with Savana Antonation MSW RSW. This isn't your typical therapy podcast... we'll talk unfiltered and real about all things therapy and mental health related.Stay tuned, My Healing Era launches on March 27th, 2024! Hang with me weekly on Wednesdays when new episodes drop. Want to show some love or have a topic you want me to cover? Send me a message here!Did you enjoy this episode? Make sure to share it...
2024-03-1201 min
The Sex Positive PodcastProtect Trans Kids: The Ontario Sex Health Curriculum & Gender Basics 101My response to the protesting of sexual health curriculum in Canada and the support for trans kids & gender non conforming kids in schools. We are also seeing a tremendous backlash in the USA with a record number of anti-trans & LBGTQIA ++ laws being passed — we in the midst of a mental health epidemic of depression, anxiety, addiction & trauma. Please listen and share with an open mind. We need to give kids the safe spaces they need to thrive. Schools are that safe space — and using gender affirming language not only creates safe spaces, it also protects kids from mental health crisis and...
2023-10-2645 min
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 52: Treating Perinatal Trauma: A Candid ConversationAbigail Barth, MSW, RSW, PMH-C is a therapist with expertise and lived experience in perinatal trauma and grief. She joins Kayleigh for a very candid but deep conversation about all things perinatal trauma, including a broad overview of treatment options and what it means to be a perinatal trauma therapist with your own lived experience. Things you will hear on this episode:-Defining and understanding narrative therapy-Defining and understanding creative arts therapies-Societal expectations and pressures related to the perinatal period.-The power of language in the perinatal space.- Providing...
2023-10-1152 min
Social Workers, Rise!138. How to write your MSW personal statementApplying to the Master of Social Work program - writing a strong personal statement for grad school.Michelle Bruxer, MSW, RSW is the Founder of MSW Helper, which is a resource hub for Master of Social Work Applicants. Michelle started MSW Helper after applying to her Master of Social Work and realizing how little support there is for people who are applying to an often-competitive program. Michelle and her team strive to support the next generation of social workers and increase confidence in the application process through personal statement editing services, webinars, and other resources.
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2023-10-0224 min
QOLMindfulness practice could be your gatewayIt has been wonderful to again connect with Gary Petingola, MSW, RSW. He and his wife Sheila Damore-PetingolaMSW, RSW, offer a suite of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction courses. Gary's 2020 book "The Response: How to practice mindfulness in your daily life" explores the value in this method. Their website further explains that "The regular practice of Mindfulness Meditation can enrich our lives with enhanced calm, clarity, insight, emotional intelligence, creativity, productivity, and wellness. Mindfulness practices are useful in addressing illness, stress, and pain."
Their next Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program is in October 2023 rather than April as outlined in the interview.
2023-09-0729 minThe Sex Positive PodcastPart2: The Essential Safer Sex Episode : Gonorrhea,HPV,Syphilis & Condoms 101In this episode I go through the importance of practising SAFER sex which is a harm reduction model —in contrast with an abstinence model. I review information from Health link BC, Mayo Clinic & Public Health Ontario — and also ways to have a difficult conversation about sexual partners, routine testing and the importance of being ready both physically and mentally for sexual relationships. If you’re looking for a sexual health clinic - please visit: your city’s Public Health office or Public Health Canada website for the closest free STI clinic near you— USA: Planned Parenthood or your Family Doctor. If you app...
2023-08-3039 min
The Imperfect PCOS PodcastPCOS and Body Image: How to Build Body Confidence with Savana Antonation MSW, RSWPCOS weight gain hitting your self-esteem hard? If you answered yes, this episode is for you.
Meet Savana Antonation,MSW, RSW. Not only is Savana a body image therapist, but she's also a fellow cyster who understands the emotional struggles that come with PCOS weight gain firsthand.
In this episode, Savana is dishing out the dirt on diet culture and how it affects women struggling with PCOS weight gain. She’s opening up about her body image journey and sharing her best tips for getting through bad body image days.
Tune in and get ready to stop stressing over the number...
2023-08-2946 min
Covetrus Connected CareEpisode 11 - Create a Psychologically Healthy and Safe Veterinary Workplace with Angie Arora, MSW, RSWThe veterinary community is increasingly turning its attention to the role of mental health in the workplace. Psychological well-being impacts everything from productivity to morale to safety, yet busy veterinary practices may be unsure how to best support staff mental health and well-being.
Our guest, Angie Arora, MSW, RSW, offers practical solutions to help practices foster psychologically healthy and safe workplaces. Angie is a Veterinary Social Worker, Well-being Coach and Certified Compassion Fatigue Specialist. She specializes in veterinary well-being, end-of-life and pet loss support, and equity issues in veterinary medicine.
Angie outlines the conditions and...
2023-08-2126 min
OUR SPACE / Positive Space ConsultingTherapist Spotlight: Karen Hutchinson MSW, RSWTherapists Spotlight, a mini-series hosted by Ema de Lanerolle is focused on and about our team here at Positive Space Consulting. To give you, our community and anyone interested the opportunity to get to know our unique team better!
This episode features Therapist: Karen Hutchinson [she/her] MSW RSW
2023-07-2120 min
OUR SPACE / Positive Space ConsultingTherapist Spotlight: Sawyer Johnson MSW, RSWTherapists Spotlight, a mini-series hosted by Ema de Lanerolle is focused on and about our team here at Positive Space Consulting. To give you, our community and anyone interested the opportunity to get to know our unique team better!
This episode features Therapist: Sawyer Johnson [they/them] MSW RSW
2023-07-2033 min
Perimenopause WTF?Managing Mood Swings & Emotional Instability with Chrissy Court MSW, RSWManaging Mood Swings & Emotional Instability is the focus in today’s episode of Perimenopause WTF! hosted by Rachel Hughes. Rachel sits down with Chrissy Court, MSW, RSW. Chrissy Court focuses on areas like generalized and/or social anxiety, depression, historical trauma, grief/loss and chronic pain. In this podcast she unpacks emotional dysregulation and hormones during perimenopause and menopause. She also offers useful strategies to manage mood. Listen in as Chrissy Court breaks down the perry Communities’ questions about rage, anxiety, fear and so much more.
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2023-07-2044 minThe Sex Positive PodcastPart1: The Essential Safer Sex EpisodesIn this episode I go through the importance of practising SAFER sex which is a harm reduction model —in contrast with an abstinence model. I review information from Health link BC and Planned Parenthood — and also ways to have a difficult conversation about sexual partners, routine testing and the importance of being ready both physically and mentally for sexual relationships. If you appreciate my work please consider being a sponsor at my Patreon account : http://patreon.com/TheSexPositivePodcast
2023-07-1826 minThe Sex Positive PodcastWhat is Love? Types of Polyamory & Attachment & Loving Yourself FirstToday I talk about polyamory as an umbrella term— reframing poly on a huge continuum to many constructs with partner(s). I also explore how poly can help us learn about our relationship attachment, break down cis-heteronormativity & explore what we genuinely need in our loving relationships. Recommended books - Polysecure by Jessica Fern, The Ethical Slut by Easton & Hardy, Opening up by Tristan Taramino
2023-07-1540 min
OUR SPACE / Positive Space ConsultingTherapist Spotlight: Adrian Comeau MSW RSWTherapists Spotlight, a mini-series hosted by Ema de Lanerolle is focused on and about our team here at Positive Space Consulting. To give you, our community and anyone interested the opportunity to get to know our unique team better!
This episode features Therapist: Adrian Comeau [they/them] MSW RSW
2023-07-1221 min
Parenting Teens with Annie and Simona3) Can We Practice Attachment Parenting in the Teen Years with Julia Swaigen MSW, RSWDon’t we all crave connection and attention from our kids as they age? Parents want a meaningful connection with their kids, but it gets more challenging as they become more independent. In today’s episode, our community question centers on attachment parenting. What is attachment parenting? What does a healthy attachment relationship look like for tweens and teens? And is there such a thing as a “deadline” when fostering a connection with your child? Join us as we uncover the truth about forming attachment relationships with our special guest, Julia...
2023-06-1328 min
The Sex Positive PodcastSpice Level 1000 - How to Add Variety, Novelty & Interest RelationshipsThis episode we explore sex positive methods to increase novelty, variety, and interest in sexual relationships (with a variety of activities suggested to generate discussions). Also a focus on challenges like fatigue, building sexual appetite, differences in libido. I also review the importance of scheduled “sex dates” to continue expand authenticity, awareness and positive attitudes toward sexual play. References - Carlyle at Good for Her Sex Shop in Toronto, ON and Dr. Peggy Kleinplatz - Book: The Components if Optimal Sexuality, A Portrait of Great Sex, Ottawa, ON - Likert Sex Scale from Getting the Sex you Want by Tammy Nels...
2023-06-1235 min
The Sex Positive PodcastPride is a Protest - Fighting Homophobia— More than Rainbows, Glitter & CelebrationPublished Today June 28— On the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots —- History of Pride, The stone wall riots, rainbow flag origin 🏳️🌈 and the ongoing battle against homophobia and transphobia— be proud of who you are, you are beautiful just for being you 🌈🌈🌈 References (History Channel, Rainbow Flag via Wikipedia, The Rise of Homophobia 2014 essay, Global News Canada) If you enjoyed this podcast - Please consider donating to my Patreon account at http://patreon.com/TheSexPositivePodcast
2023-06-1236 min
The Sex Positive PodcastNo Means No—Sexual Consent, Systemic Oppression & Sex Positive ParentingAn exploration of consent culture— what is sexual consent, how to attain explicit consent, legal implications & systemic forms of oppression, such as racism, which create barriers to social change & maintain power dynamics. Education for parents how to teach children healthy boundaries as prevention of sexual assault, teaching body autonomy & learning to be respectful of physical, mental, & emotional space of others. References - Fresh” Thoughts on Studying Sexual Assault, Jeanette Norris, June 1, 2011 PubMed, Canada Department of Justice, https://www.justice.gc.ca, Let’s Talk Racism In Terms of Sexual Violence, Tatiana Piper, https://www.nsvrc.org/sites/default/files/2019-08/Let’s...
2023-06-1232 min
Chill out Mobilization of Full Audiobooks in Self Development, Health & WellnessSecure Parent, Secure Child: How a Parent’s Adult Attachment Shapes the Security of the Child - Rsw Annette KussinListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://epod.spaceTitle: Secure Parent, Secure Child: How a Parent’s Adult Attachment Shapes the Security of the ChildAuthor: Rsw Annette KussinNarrator: Rsw Annette Kussin, MswFormat: UnabridgedLength: 4:49:31Language: EnglishRelease date: 05-30-2023Publisher: ECW PressGenres: Non-Fiction, PsychologySummary:This book continues the ideas set forth in It’s Attachment, A New Way of Understanding Yourself and Your Relationships published by Guernica Editions. The last chapter in the book focused on how...
2023-05-304h 49
The Sex Positive PodcastParent Series: Tweens! How to Talk to your 9-13 year old PreTeen & Keep your CoolThis episode I’m talking about how to have effective sexual health education discussions with your tween (part of the many conversations you’ve already had)… and helping them build capacity for healthy relationships with their own identities and their relationships— including navigating challenges with: friends and peers, puberty changes, how to say no to peer pressure, conversations dating, coming out & discovering sexual orientation, gender identity for males, females, intersex and LBGQTQ plus & trans gender and gender non conforming tweens. Also, how to be a good friend and ally, how to promote your values as a parent and be a good rol...
2023-05-051h 37
thamichaelatedChristine Olsen | THERAPY FOR MEN | MSW RSW | Olsen Psychotherapy | 347 | thamichaelatedChristine Olsen | THERAPY FOR MEN | MSW RSW | Olsen Psychotherapy | 347 | thamichaelated
Christine Olsen joins us Toniiiiiiiight in THA Schtudio as we dive into yet another intriguing episode and talk about mental health exclusively for men.
Christine pursued her Bachelor of Social work in 2013 from Lakehead University and then went on to do Masters in Social Work specializing in Mental Health from University of Toronto, since then she has been working effortlessly in the field of mental health specifically for men. She believes that even though the majority of the mental health issues that exist...
2023-04-211h 05
The Sex Positive PodcastParent Series -Beyond Birds & Bees How to Talk w Elementary School Kids about Sex, Gender & IdentityToday I explore how to talk (and answer their many questions) to elementary school age children (ages 6-12) about sex, sexuality and gender identity, relationships, body image, family dynamics, & supportive parenting if your child (including when identifying as gender creative or expansive or transgender). Resources - Planned Parenthood Website (2023) - Book Recommendations: What are my Words by Katherine Locke, What Makes a Baby by Cory Silverberg, Bodies are Cool by Tyler Feder, One of a Kind Like Me (Español) by Lauryn Mayeno, It Feels Good to Be Yourself by Teresa Thorn, Introducing Teddy by Jessica Watson, Body Boundaries make m...
2023-03-021h 00Compassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHighly Sensitive People and BurnoutSend us a textIn this episode, Esther Kane, MSW, RSW, RCC speaks with Amy Pinnell, MSW, RSW, about the link between Highly Sensitive People and burnout. There are some great tips on how HSPs can prevent burnout in the long run by taking care of themselves in the present.Episode Contents:0:00 Compassionate Conversations Intro0:24 HSP Series Intro2:13 Introduction of Amy Pinnell, MSW, RSW3:22 Amy's personal story of being an HSP10:48 How Amy found her place in the world 11:55 The link between HSPs and burnout18:46 Tools and...
2023-01-2525 min
The Sex Positive PodcastParent Series - Where do Babies come from? Teaching Preschoolers Sex Positivity - Age 3-5 years oldToday I explore and provide information to parents and caregivers on how to have “the sex talk” with their preschooler —- addressing their curiousity, questions, promoting safety and prevention of sexual abuse— I also explore starting early conversations about sexual health and gender identity development for 3-5 year olds as well as reviewing age appropriate communication skills, foundations of learning boundaries and how to answer in a confident and sex positive manner— rather than shame, fear, anxiety or avoidance. Resources (Planned Parenthood, 2022) - If you enjoyed this podcast - Please consider donating to my Patreon account at http://patreon.com/TheSexPosi...
2023-01-211h 01
Food Junkies PodcastEpisode 105: Esther Kane, MSW, RSW, RCC Esther Kane, MSW, RSW, RCC, has been an Eating Disorders Psychotherapist for 25+ years. She lives in Victoria BC but works all over Canada. She is the author of "It's Not About the Food: A Woman's Guide to Making Peace with Food and Our Bodies". She is also the host of the Compassionate Conversations Podcast & YouTube Channel, where she has recently done a series on food and body image. She can be found at: https://www.estherkane.com Todays Topics: Her personal journey to recovery from eating disorders to food addiction What is a Highly Sensitive Person? The connection between HSPs & Foo...
2022-12-2957 min
The Sex Positive PodcastADHD & Sexual Health - Hypersexuality, Hypersexuality & How to Improve your Sex CommunicationToday I’m talking about ADHD and sexual health. This is a topic that gets neglected when we talk about ADHD and profound impact on the person and their Intimate relationships. It is such a distraction, risk-taking behaviors, seeking stimulation or feeling bored tired, withdrawn —all can show up. This is where communication, organization, small things off and play a huge role in repairing relationships with ADHD. And if you’re looking for resources on ADHD - please visit CADDRA website for the free screening tool ASRS to take to your primary physician if you have concerns. (References- Mayo clinic, ADDitu...
2022-12-1840 min
The Sex Positive PodcastPolyamory & Attachment & Healing Childhood Trauma in Adult RelationshipsWhat can Attachment Theory teach us about relationships as adults? Where does the concept of monogamy come from? What can poly teach us about attachment wounds? How does a person heal childhood trauma with attachment therapy like IPT or internal family systems? (References: John Bowlby & Mary Ainsworth - Attachment Theory, Book: Polysecure by Jess Fern, Monogamy - Explained, origins of Modern Monogamy - Darcy, Greater Good Mag Berkeley UC - What can Poly teach us? Jeremy Smith 2021) If you enjoyed this podcast - Please consider donating to my Patreon account at http://patreon.com/TheSexPositivePodcast
2022-12-0125 min
Autoimmune SimplifiedIs counselling something you should consider?Episode 92, Is counselling something you should consider? This answer might surprise you... This episode is so valuable. We talk about collaborative care and who is on your support team. My guest today is Stephanie Dinsmore EdD (c) MSW RSW, social worker and owner of Mindful Path Counselling. I've wanted to have this conversation for a long time. Mental health is a significant component of autoimmune for many reasons which we've addressed in previous podcasts. In this episode, Stephanie walks us through why and when you should consider counselling and everything else you need t...
2022-11-1040 minCaregiver's CompassManaging postpartum mental health while caring for 1+ children and/or another family member- with Kelly Polci (MSW,RSW) (Episode 58)In this episode, Stephanie speaks to social worker Kelly Polci who has worked with pregnant and postpartum women and families in high-risk obstetrics and the NICU. They look at the systemic definition of postpartum and what supports are currently available in the postpartum period to women in Ontario. They additionally talk about scenarios in which a mother may have a child requiring NICU care while needing to go to and from the hospital to care for other family members and how one can balance their mental health needs at this time....
2022-10-2832 min
The Sex Positive PodcastPolyamory & Navigating JealousyA thorough review of managing the feelings of jealousy in relationships and specifically how this gets complicated in polyamorous relationships of triads, quads and cohabiting families (Reference: Bobobology, Dealing with Jealousy & Poly, DBT Manual, Marsha Linehan, Mindfulness Exercises for Anxiety, Books: Opening Up by Tristan Taramino, The Ethical Slut by Dossie Easton, More than Two by Franklin Veaux & Eve Rickert) If you enjoyed this podcast - Please consider donating to my Patreon account at http://patreon.com/TheSexPositivePodcast
2022-10-0724 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHow to Enjoy Yoga in a Larger BodyDo you avoid going to yoga classes as a larger bodied person because you fear being judged for your size or are afraid you won't be able to do the poses properly? Yoga is a practice that is available for every body, regardless of shape or size. Watch this video where Canadian Psychotherapist Esther Kane, MSW, RSW, RCC speaks with a yoga teacher who specializes in teaching those with larger bodies self-acceptance in a welcoming, light-hearted, supportive, non-judgmental and fun way. Episode Contents:0:00 Compassionate Conversations Intro0:24 Body Image Series Intro2:44 Introduction of Jill Moran
2022-08-1740 minCompassionate Conversations with Esther Kane, MSWHow to Feel Confident in Front of the Camera with Vivianne McMasterSend us a textDo you dread having your photo taken? Vivianne McMaster of “Be Your Own Beloved” Photography, shares her top tips for enjoying seeing your image. Canadian Psychotherapist Esther Kane, MSW, RSW, RCC interviews Vivianne on how we can learn to thrive in front of the camera.Episode Contents:0:00 Compassionate Conversations Intro0:24 Body Image Series Intro2:44 Introducing Vivienne3:27 Vivienne's personal journey which led her to becoming a body positive photographer8:45 Internalization of toxic messages re: larger sized bodies10:45 How Vivienne used photography as part of her own h...
2022-08-0449 min
Hart2Heart with Dr. Mike Hart#66: Dr. Mike Hart and Jen Thompson, MSW, RSWJen Thompson, MSW, RSW, is a social worker and psychotherapist in London, Ontario. In addition to her clinical work, she is also a yoga instructor and hosts wellness retreats on her farm, where she teaches others mindfulness practice. This podcast discusses how to overcome panic, why thinking can be the root of unpleasant emotions and various psychological techniques to overcome anxiety, stress and depression.
2022-07-1557 min
The Christina Crowe Podcast: Making the invisible VISIBLEE20: Addressing the ADHD Triple Threat: Insights from Krista Carvin, RSWHello everyone, welcome to The Christina Crowe Podcast, where we connect the dots in search for more balanced mental health. Today, we are making invisible things visible for people with ADHD who are looking for that magical connection with an amazing therapist, who also has ADHD, and who loves working with clients who have ADHD. And we’re going to talk about what it's like to be a therapist with ADHD, coming up in a very neurotypical system. I’m very pleased to introduce you to one of my favourite ADHD therapists, Krista Carlin MSW, RSW.
Krista and...
2022-06-271h 07
Hitting Your Stride -- The Equestrian Elements Life Coaching podcast with Tracey MitchellEp. 40 HYS - Expectations, Discomfort and Tolerance in a show season with Kendra Devos, MSW, RSWEmotions are heightened at the start of show season, as ambitious goals, nerve-wracking fears and struggles to accept failure are all part of the immediate future for riders. And Kendra DeVos (MSW, RSW) will be facing that this season, as she and her horse, Gigi, take on the Silver Series at Angelstone. But as a qualified therapist, Kendra is adept at identifying certain techniques to deal with all of these things and she shares them with Tracey during this episode.
As their conversation unfolds, Tracey and Kendra begin by asking the question, 'what do we really want...
2022-06-1652 min
Restful Parenting - All Things Sleep and ParentingE.94 The Most Exciting Announcement EVER!!Join Elisa and Pam as they introduce a special guest and announce their biggest, most exciting news ever!
Keep scrolling if you can't wait to listen and needs details now:)
Restful Parenting has PARTNERED with Jennifer Taun MSW RSW of North Bay Counseling Services and we are beyond excited to announce that we are bringing our holistic approach to even more families to help with all things sleep and parenting!
This partnership means:
Sleep, Parenting or Sleep and Parenting Packages wi...
2022-06-1309 min
The Sex Positive PodcastA Womyns Right to Choose - Reproductive Rights, Roe, Racism, Religion in America, Canada & The WorldJoin me for an in-depth discussion surrounding the abortion debate, from America, Canada & a Worldwide view. In the USA, where the personal has again become political with recent leaked documents from the Supreme Court stating Roe vs Wade is that to be overturned. In Canada where abortion is legal at any stage of pregnancy and free through provincial healthcare. I discuss the history of how abortion and contraception came to be illegal, what is in the womb?, the pro life agenda in America and the intersections of patriarchy, power, classist & colonizing ideologies and the ongoing devastating impact this will have...
2022-05-2655 min
Miracles and WondersEp 2 - THERE ISN’T A PROBLEM UNLESS YOU MAKE ONETHERE ISN’T A PROBLEM UNLESS YOU MAKE ONE – LYNN SUMIDA, MSW RSW
Typical Thinking: I feel I can be unfairly treated.
The Miracle Mindset: I am responsible for what I feel.
In this podcast, Lynn Sumida, counsellor, social worker and facilitator for Miruspoint talks about dealing with her mother who had Alzheimer in the last years of her life. Lynn found herself running out of patience with her mom during their visits and she truly wanted to change that experience. How did she accomplish this? Lynn talks about the incredibl...
2022-05-1828 min
The Flourishing Therapreneur©S2E8: How to thrive as a therapist with traits of highly sensitive people (HSP) with Amy Pinnell, MSW, RSWOn today's episode of The Flourishing Therapreneur we are joined by Amy Pinnell, MSW, RSW of @sensitivesocialworker
This episode is for you if are:
Contemplating whether you are a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and how you got here (spoiler: you were born with it!)
Curious about which traits of being a HSP make us good therapists and help our clients succeed in therapy
Interested in honoring HSP traits in private practice and valuing these in your business
Struggling with burnout and want to bring balance back to your private practice
And wondering how to f...
2022-04-1941 min
The Sex Positive PodcastBeyond the Binary: Gender is a Social ConstructJoin me today as we explore the complex and diverse world of the sex & gender spectrums— A review of how is sex assigned at birth, sexual orientation and gender identity & expression evolve over time — As well as a review of how to be a good LGBTQ+ ally with an emphasis on gender affirming parenting practices. References - Trans Care BC, Provincial Health BC, “Gender Explained by a Scientist” by Cade Hildreth, Gender & Sex, Grand Rounds Presentation- Carrie Anne Hojnoski, Halton Healthcare (2017) If you enjoyed this podcast - Please consider donating to my Patreon account at http://patreon.com/TheSexPositivePodcast
2022-04-1539 min
Breaking with Muhammad KermalliTaking Control & Advocating for Yourself with Triena McGuirk#breakingpodcast #podcast #torontoIn this episode of Breaking, we sit down with our co-host Triena McGuirk to talk about:👉 Why you need to help yourself first to help others.👉 Her personal journey navigating through the healthcare system with chronic pain.👉 Chronic pain / migraine management whilst balancing work and family.👉 The power of saying no.👉 And much more.Ms. Triena McGuirk, originally from PEI, resid...
2022-03-091h 22
Connexions Resource Centre - Your Link to a Healthy CommunityChatting with Joanne Doucette, MSW, RSW, Social Worker, about kids and grief.Nat, Connexions Director of Communications & Outreach is chatting with our special guest, Joanne Doucette, MSW, RSW, Social Worker, about children, youth and grief, and how adults can best support them.
2022-02-2825 min
The Sex Positive PodcastHow did we get here? - The History of Sexual Education in OntarioJoin me for a brief review of the highlights in the past 100 years with sexual health education in Ontario— How did we get here, what can we learn & not repeat…. And what is needed to move forward with an updated, consistent & current information with school sexual health curriculum. What is needed is sex positivity! By advocating consent culture, body autonomy and teaching practical tools to navigate current challenges to negotiate healthy sexual relationships. References: (Ontario Ministry of Education, Health and Physical Education: The Ontario Curriculum Grades 1-8 (Toronto: Ontario Ministry of Education, 2015), 94, 195, 216), (A Century Long Debate over Sexual Education in Onta...
2022-02-2827 minThe Sex Positive PodcastTrailer - The Sex Positive PodcastAre you ready? If you enjoyed this podcast - Please consider donating to my Patreon account at http://patreon.com/TheSexPositivePodcast
2022-02-1300 min
The Sex Positive PodcastSexPositive101A short introduction and review of ways to improve your sexual communication, attitudes & beliefs to be more sexually inclusive, respectful, supportive and negotiating healthy consensual relationships. (References for Episode 1 : 10 ways to be more sex positive by Beth Gillette, Beyond the Basics, by Action Canada for Sexual Health & Rights, Getting the Sex you Want by Tammy Nelson, Opening up - A guide to Polyamorous Relationships by Tristan Taramino) - If you enjoyed this podcast - Please consider donating to my Patreon account at http://patreon.com/TheSexPositivePodcast
2022-02-0923 min
Pondering Life AdventuresEpisode 31: Colonial Counseling: A Conversation with Lise Brown, BRS, RSW, MSWGrab a coffee and come join us as we chat with Lise Brown, BRS, RSW, MSW, about resiliency, de-colonizing counseling, and radical inclusion. Lise Brown the owner of Momenta, which offers opportunities for experiential learning that fosters growth through connections to self, each other and place. She has a Bachelor of Recreation, a Master of Social Work, a Certificate in Expressive Arts Therapy, and the Forest School Practitioner training. Lise combines these areas of practice to provide clinical direction, facilitate groups, and counsel individuals both in urban and wilderness environments with a focus on physical and emotional safety, successful...
2022-01-3148 min
Vegan Pregnancy PodcastStress and Body Changes as a Vegan MamaZoe Klein M.Ed, MSW, RSW discusses mindset shifts as your body changes throughout pregnancy. She shares her responses to negative comments from family and friends, advice for maintaining boundaries with well-meaning strangers, and general words of wisdom as a new mom herself. Zoe is a Canadian social worker working in the areas of ED recovery and body image. Follow Zoe or work with her as a 1-on-1 client. Spots available for January 2022! Connect with Zoe:Instagram: @zoe_klein_msw Connect with Maya:Website: Vegan Pregnancy Collective Instagram: @vegan...
2021-11-2517 min
The ALL ME® PodcastTeamwork Strategies & Core Principles – Nadia Kyba, MSW, RSWThe ALL ME® Podcast Teamwork Strategies and Core Principles- Nadia Kyba, MSW, RSW A TrueSport Collaboration Teamwork-it is a concept that is crucial to the success of any group setting, not just athletics, but one that can sometimes be hard to achieve. What does successful teamwork look like? When do we know it is taking place? What are the core concepts that compose comprehensive teamwork? In this episode we will be talking to an expert in this area, Nadia Kyba. Nadia is a Registered Social Worker and a widely respected expert in the field of conflict resolution. Her experience spans m...
2021-11-021h 03
The Hope and Courage Podcast for CHD Parents4 - PART 2 - CHD Warrior Richard Schwindt MSW, RSW: Tip the Odds in Your FavorWe're back with Part 2 of our fantastic conversation with Richard Schwindt MSW, RSW! We cover how self-knowledge gives CHD children and survivors more freedom to be adventurous, CHD Parents making decisions out of love instead of fear, and the 4 important questions for health assessment and discernment that help both CHD children, survivors, and their caregivers.
You can find Richard on Twitter @rgschwindt and you can reach out to him over email rgschwindt@gmail.com
You can by Richard's book HERE! Visit Richard's website: https://richardschwindt.ca/
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2021-10-0540 min
Day 1 PodcastEP17: Build community with Sarah Goodman, MSW, RSWIn today's episode Day 1 host, Emily Getz, speaks to social worker, Sarah Goodman, MSW, RSW, on the importance of building community to help support yourself when going through fertility challenges. Sarah speaks to how her own experience with multiple miscarriages lead her to co-found Eva Wellness, a mental health service and community where women can feel empowered, informed, and supported throughout their journey to motherhood and beyond.
This is an important story as it sheds light on the impact miscarriages have and how many who experience them can sometimes feel isolated within the infertility community because their s...
2021-09-2845 min
The Hope and Courage Podcast for CHD Parents3 - PART 1 - CHD Warrior Richard Schwindt MSW, RSW: Some Things are More Important Than FearThis interview was so good we had to split it into two parts! In this episode, we talk to CHD survivor, counselor & psychotherapist, and author of the award-winning book Emotional Recovery from Congenital Heart Disease, Richard Schwindt MSW, RSW. In Part 1 of this episode, we hear a bit about Richard's CHD story, and we discuss the importance of learning how to take risks and manage anxiety, both in yourself as a CHD parent and your CHD child.
You can by Richard's book HERE!
Visit Richard's website: https://richardschwindt.ca/
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2021-09-1431 min
Conversations With a Wounded HealerRahim Thawer - Affirming Marginal Experiences and Advocating From Within the SystemWhat happens when two ENFJs come together for a light chat? An illuminating conversation about a life lived in the margins, creating spaces for genuine bodily autonomy, and engaging in revolutionary acts within the confines of the current therapeutic system. Rahim Thawer, MSW RSW, is a queer Muslim social worker, psychotherapist, consultant, clinical supervisor, sessional lecturer and writer living, working, and organizing in Canada. He's especially interested in supporting communities or agencies that serve LGBTQ folks and people affected by HIV, groups that often overlap with newcomers to Canada. Rahim is a natural at welcoming ot...
2021-06-3047 min
The Creative Hustle Pod ShowMSW,RSW Malissa Veroni : On Endometriosis, Sex Therapy & Relationships.March is Women's History Month – commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in Our Community.
How do you rekindle the passion and desire you once had for each other? People Meet Malissa Veroni . She is a professional registered social worker (MSW, RSW) and owns her own business. She serves many people in Grande Prairie 🇨🇦 and the Peace Region . Her platform is to represent social workers and stand up for violence against women. Did you know that Professional social workers are often the only mental health care providers serving the community? Tune for an exclusiv...
2021-03-151h 01
The Happy Lawyer PodcastImproving your Emotional Health with Alicia GillettOn this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with Alicia Gillett MSW, RSW about improving your emotional health. We dive into the following:· What emotional health means · What emotional well-being is · How to build emotional resilience· What your ‘wise-mind’ is and how to use it · Using mindfulness to cope with emotions · Way to adapt with change in this COVID world You can find Alicia at https://naturalchoicemedicalclinic.com/our-team/alicia-gillett-msw-rsw/As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Cat...
2020-12-1550 min
Welcome Home to the SuburbsOvercoming Your Child’s Sleep Disruption (When Moving from the City to the SuburbsAre you feeling stress about your recent move, and are wondering if this could be at the root of what’s causing your child’s interrupted sleep? There is a definite link between the anxiety we feel and big life changes such as a move from the city to the suburbs, and today’s guest shares her expertise and practical advice for overcoming these obstacles that many families will face. Valerie Groysman, MSW, RSW, is the founder of Talkin Sleep. In addition to her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Valerie obtained her Masters of Social Work (MSW) from the...
2020-08-1036 min
The Escort: DeconstructedChatting with two Sex Work Allied TherapistsSienna is joined by Meredith Blidner and Carly Kalish to discuss some aspects of therapy relevant to sex workers.Meredith Blidner, MSW RSW , https://meredithblidner.com/Carly Kalish, MSWToronto Foundation Study on Social Capital: https://torontofoundation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/2018-11-06_Press_Release_Toronto_Social_Capital_Study.pdf If you are a professional that would like to be listed on the show's resources page as Sex Worker Allied, whether it be in therapy or other disciplines, get in touch with the show.Donate to the show to secure the p...
2020-02-1052 min
DEEP SuperiorEpisode #009- Linda KellyLinda N. Kelly, MSW, RSW, TITC-CT, CEO of Kelly Mental Health. visit www.kellymentalhealth.comLinda Kelly, MSW is a Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist who has been providing psychotherapy for trauma-related disorders since 2010.
2020-02-021h 59
Power YourselfEpisode 035 Training with Fluer Yumol, M SC, MSW, RSW
Join Jill as she talks with Fleur Yumol, M SC, MSW, RSW about the ups and downs of training for that big race or competion, and how you can set yourself up for success.
2020-01-1557 min
Power YourselfEpisode 035 Training with Fluer Yumol, M SC, MSW, RSW
Join Jill as she talks with Fleur Yumol, M SC, MSW, RSW about the ups and downs of training for that big race or competion, and how you can set yourself up for success.
2020-01-1557 minPower YourselfEpisode 027 Effective Team Management w Fleur Yumol, M SC, MSW, RSW
Jill welcomes back Fleur Yumol, M SC, MSW, RSW, to talk about Effective Team Management, what it looks like, and offers some tips for managers to improve the work environment for themselves and their employees.
2020-01-1555 min