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Mental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.5 E.80 - It's okay not to be okayOn this episode, Teresa from Salt River Therapy and I talk about the fact that it is okay not to be okay. In this political climate, it is entirely too much to be asked to continue to live our life as if nothing was happening. We also discuss toxic positivity, chronic pain, trauma and so much more! - - - - - - -Find Teresa and her team @salt.river.therapy or www.saltrivertherapy.com- - - - - - -Follow me on Instagram @mentalhealthmuch 2025-05-1758 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.5 E.79 - Sex workToday, I am meeting with my friend Dill (@niceyhott) to talk about his profession: sex work. We discuss his past as a theatre kid, the boundaries you have to set for yourself in this job, what it takes to be a good client, sex, and much much more ! This episode is definitely 18+ - - - - - - -Find Dill on X, Bluesky, OnlyFan and JustForFans @niceyhott - - - - - - -Follow me on Instagram @mentalhealthmuch 2025-04-191h 00Mental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.5 E.78 - Maternité, bisexualité & invisibilitéDans ce premier, et probablement seul, épisode francophone de la saison 5, je reçois Catherine du balado Entre Deux Eaux pour discuter des pressions liées à la maternité, de féminisme, de queerness, d'identité de genre et de l'invisibilité de la bisexualité. Une conversation enrichissante avec une invitée aux multiples identités. - - - - - - -Trouver le balado Entre deux eaux sur Instagram et Facebook @entredeuxeaux.balado - - - - - - -Pour me joindre, c’est sur Instagram @mentalhealthmuch2025-03-2756 minLe Salon dans tes oreillesLe Salon dans tes oreillesDevenir soi, s'affirmer queer - S05 EP39Plongez dans les univers de Gabriel Cholette, Jean-Michel Fortier et Vincent Francoeur, où sont racontées des histoires d’amour pour l’autre, pour soi et… pour Céline Dion. «Le straight park», «Tout me revient maintenant» et «Tu y connais quoi, toi, à l'amour ?» sont des romans introspectifs d'apprentissage, sensibles et vibrants, qui rendent hommage à l'adolescence dans toute sa complexité, de ses grandes joies à ses pires tourments. Plus que de simples récits d’affirmation d’identité queer, ces œuvres interrogent le cycle de violences qui accompagne l’expression de soi en tant que personne de la communauté 2SLGBTQIA+ et les limites imposées par l...2025-03-1846 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.5 E. 77 - The Social Media DilemmaThis week, my friend Pia and I talk about social media. We discuss the way we present ourselves online, the way mental health is discussed on these platforms, and we talk about engaging with companies that are more and more homophobic, transphobic and hateful. - - - - - - -Follow me on Instagram @mentalhealthmuch 2025-03-0157 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.5 E.76 - Gay CruisingIn this episode, I talk with my friend Hugues about gay cruising and cruising spaces. Hugues dedicated much of his academic career to the topic, and he is sharing his thoughts with us. We talk about cruising etiquette, diversifying our sexual preferences, continuing to have good sex, and much more! - - - - - - -Find Hugues's podcast on HIV and the law (in French) : Droits Positifs Find Hughes on: Hugues . club - - - - - - -Follow me on Instagram @mentalhealthmuch 2025-02-011h 11Mental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.5 E.75 - Surviving Conversion TherapyLucas Wilson just released a book with the stories of 17 people who survived conversion therapy, so I had to have him on my podcast. Here's our recording! - - - - - - - Here is the study I mentioned about dancing and depression: Effect of exercise for depression: systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials - - - - - - - Follow Lucas on instagram @lukeslamdunkwilson And you can purchase his book Shame Sex attraction. ...2025-01-0457 minDans ma bulle avec aVoir aLireDans ma bulle avec aVoir aLirePlanches, revue de bande dessinée québecoise, fête ses 10 ans. Dans ma bulle #469Depuis l’automne 2014 la revue Planches poursuit la même mission : promouvoir la bande dessinée québécoise et le travail de ses auteurs et autrices, encourager la production artistique en bande dessinée québécoise et la populariser comme média adulte.Planches est à la fois un relai privilégié pour les auteurs et autrices déjà publié·es et un vivier pour les futurs talents.Fred Michel est parti à la rencontre de l'équipe de la revue en compagnie de Maude Bourassa Francoeur, Virginie Mont-Reynaud et Martin Morin.Un échange enregistré en...2024-12-1931 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.5 E.74 - How to love?While having dinner together a few weeks ago, my friend Paris and I realized we had both recently read All About Love, from bell hooks. And just like that, we decided to pose the question: How to love?- - - - - - -Follow me on Instagram @mentalhealthmuch 2024-12-141h 00Mental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.5 E.73 - Disclosing HIV status publiclyIn this episode, my friend Mark and myself talk about disclosing HIV status out in the public. We discuss the various steps of a coming out, getting support, dating, cycling, and finding joy in your HIV status. Enjoy! - - - - - - - Register or Donate to PWA bike rally here. Follow Mark on Instagram @kellerlikehelen - - - - - - - Follow me on Instagram @mentalhealthmuch2024-11-161h 01Juste pour l\'fun sur CHOQFM 105.1Juste pour l'fun sur CHOQFM 105.1Vincent Francoeur2024-10-311h 04Mental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.5 E.72 - Creating safe spaces for lesbiansWelcomes to season 5, finally launching today! For this first episode, I am the immense pleasure to talk to Capri and Cris, who are the two amazing creators of the Lez Beach event here in Toronto. - - - - - - - Find some of Cris Nippard's writing on LinkedIn Follow @friendsofhanlans on Instagram - - - - - - - Follow me on Instagram @mentalhealthmuch2024-10-261h 15Récréation Sonore - Radio Campus ParisRécréation Sonore - Radio Campus ParisS7 E3 Création de richesse / Labour of Love"Faire de l'art, c'est vraiment un luxe. Mais c'est aussi une nécessité." Cette citation tirée de Création de richesse/Labour of Love résonne avec le travail de l'autrice québécoise Jenny Cartwright. Ce dimanche 13 octobre 2024 nous vous présentons deux de ses pièces sonores qui explorent les problématiques liées aux inégalités de genre.  Cette création sonore a été finaliste dans la catégorie fiction & expérimental du NUMIX 2022. Réalisation : Jenny Cartwright, David Cherniak et Emmanuelle Jacques, d'après une œuvre originale d'Emmanuelle...2024-10-1658 minRécréation sonoreRécréation sonoreCréation de richesse / Labour of LoveFaire de l'art, c'est vraiment un luxe. Mais c'est aussi une nécessité. Cette citation tirée de Création de richesse/Labour of Love résonne avec le travail de l'autrice québécoise Jenny Cartwright. Ce dimanche 13 octobre 2024 nous vous présentons deux de ses pièces sonores qui explorent les problématiques liées aux inégalités de genre.  Création de richesse/Labour of Love est une œuvre sonore adaptée librement du livre d'artiste du même nom d'Emmanuelle Jacques. Fruit d’une démarche relationnelle basée sur le vécu d’une quarantaine d’artistes, e...2024-10-1300 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?E.71 - Gay DivorceSurprise Summer episode! June may be over, but we are still queer here on Mental Health Much! In this episode, we are talking about a topic that is not necessarily cause for celebration, but is also extremely important in the tapestry of our mental health; Gay Divorce. With keynote speaker and writer Karl Dunn. - - - - - - - Find Karl Dunn's book, social media and newsletter! @Karldunn - - - - - - - Follow me @mentalhealthmuch 2024-07-061h 01Mental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.4 E.70 - Tips and Solutions to Help with Loneliness, part 2This is part 2 of the season finale, discussing tips and solutions to help with loneliness. If you have not listened to the whole season, you can do so on your favourite podcast app. Don’t forget to leave a comment or a thumbs up! - - - - - - - Watch it on Youtube! - - - - - - - Read the book. - - - - - - - Solutions: - Create a community that looks and feel like you ...2024-05-0446 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.4 E.69 - Tips and Solutions to Help with Loneliness, part 1This is part 1 of the season finale, discussing tips and solutions to help with loneliness. If you have not listened to the whole season, you can do so on your favourite podcast app. Don’t forget to leave a comment or a thumbs up! - - - - - - - Watch it on YouTube!! - - - - - - - Read the book - - - - - - - Solutions: Do the right activities for the right type of loneliness Fo...2024-04-2053 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.4 E.68 - Phones, Social Media & Dating AppsWelcome to episode 10 of our series on loneliness for gay, bi and queer men. On this last regular episode of the season, McKenzie, Dale and I finally touch on the topic of smart phones, dating apps and social media. Don't miss it! - - - - - - - Read along with us - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapter 10: Phones, Social Media & Dating Apps - - - - - - - Follow me on Instagram @mentalhealthmuch2024-04-0649 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.4 E.67 - Sexuality and IntimacyOn our journey to discuss loneliness in the gay community, it was time to address sexuality and relationships. In this episode, we discuss the role of sex, pillow talk, and what to do when sex is harder to access. - - - - - - - Read along with us - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapter 9: Sexuality and Intimacy - - - - - - - Follow me on Instagram @mentalhealthmuch2024-03-2355 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.4 E.66 - Autism & Other NeurodivergenceOn today's episode, Dale McKenzie and I are discussing autism, ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactive Disorder) and BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder), since they affect the queer community in a slightly different way, and have a huge impact on loneliness. - - - - - - - Read along with us - ⁠⁠⁠Chapter 8 - Autism & Other Neurodivergences - - - - - - - Follow me on Instagram @mentalhealthmuch2024-03-0939 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.4 E.65 - Longing and Wanting MoreWelcome to episode 65 in which we discuss fear of missing out, saying no, resting and seeking. PS. I apologize for the sound quality, I was recording from a new space. - - - - - - - Read along with us - ⁠⁠Chapter 7 - Wanting More & Longing - - - - - - - Follow me on Instagram @mentalhealthmuch2024-02-2449 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.4 E.64 - Searching the Scene to find CommunityIn this episode, Dale, McKenzie and I are talking about queer history, and making the difference between the gay scene and the gay community. We also discuss the place of sexuality in the gay scene, as well as finding ways to invite people in. - - - - - - - Read along with us - ⁠⁠Chapter 6: Searching the Scene to find Community - - - - - - - Follow me on Instagram @mentalhealthmuch2024-02-1034 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.4 E.63 - Working on Those Social SkillsIt's time to talk about social skills and loneliness! In this episode McKenzie, Dale and I focus on improving six different social traits that we find very desirable when we interact with people. - - - - - - - Read along with us - ⁠Chapter 5: Social Skills - - - - - - - Follow me on Instagram @mentalhealthmuch2024-01-2752 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.4 E.62 - Internalized Stigma & DiscriminationIn this episode, McKenzie, Dale and I discuss the impact of stigma on discrimination and rejection, as well as how these impact loneliness for ay, bi and queer men. - - - - - - - Read along with us - Chapter 4: Internalized Stigma & Discrimination - - - - - - - Follow me on Instagram @mentalhealthmuch2024-01-1339 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.4 E.61 - The Queer Male Life PathIn the third episode dedicated to the topic of loneliness, Dale McKenzie and I are discussing life paths that are more typical for queer men: having more freedom, not being a parents, moving and the absence of queer role models. - - - - - - - Read along with us: ⁠Chapter 3: The Queer Male Life Path - - - - - - - Follow me on Instagram @mentalhealthmuch2023-12-3047 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.4 E.60 - Making the Most out of Social ActivitiesIn today's episode, Dale, McKenzie and I discuss the various types of social activities: one on one VS group activities, and unstructured vs structured activities. We discuss our we prioritize our social energy and trying to keep in touch with everyone. - - - - - - - Read along with us: Chapter 2 - Social Activities - - - - - - - Follow me on Instagram @mentalhealthmuch2023-12-1636 minJazz ExpressoJazz ExpressoJazz Expresso a Sants3Ràdio(01-12-23)892:Tyshawn Sorey,Hank Jones & Charlie Haden,Elan Mehler,Louis-Vincent Hamel.1. Tyshawn Sorey - Mesmerism 2022 https://tyshawn-sorey.bandcamp.com/album/mesmerism Tyshawn Sorey – drum set ; Aaron Diehl – piano ; Matt Brewer – bass "Mesmerism" és un projecte de trio de jazz dirigit pel bateria Tyshawn Sorey, amb el pianista Aaron Diehl i el baixista Matt Brewer. Sorey, un músic aclamat i professor universitari, va voler enregistrar aquest àlbum amb poca preparació i amb músics que mai havien actuat junts abans. El resultat és una interpretació senzilla, però amb tocs únics, de cançons del Great American Songbook, així com de compositors que Sorey considera que haurien de formar part d'aquest cànon musical. Aaron...2023-12-0259 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.4 E.59 - The Six Types of LonelinessThis is the first full episode of season 4 - describing the six types of loneliness. Follow along while McKenzie, Dale and myself start to get to know each other more and start discussing the six types of loneliness. Despite what is mentioned earlier in the episode, this episode will cover only chapter 1 of the book. Stay tuned for chapter 2 very soon! - - - - - - - Read along with us: Chapter 1 - The six Types of Loneliness - - - - - - - Follow...2023-12-0246 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.4 E.58 - Introduction to LonelinessHere it is! The launch of season 4! I am releasing this season a little bit later than I expected, but I am immensely happy to be back to Mental Health Much. I miss everyone! This episode is a quick introduction to season 4, on the topic of loneliness. Start the journey with McKenzie, Dale and I, and maybe you'll feel a little bit more connect. Find the link below if you'd like to read the draft of the book I wrote. - - - - - - - Read along with us...2023-12-0232 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?E.57 - Politics in TherapyBonus episode! While I am starting to work on season 4 - which should start coming out by the end of November, - here's a fun bonus episode with my colleague Ezra who came on the show to discuss politics in therapy. Enjoy! - - - - - - - Rahim Thawer (2023) – “On Being a Politicized Practitioner” - - - - - - - Follow me on Instagram @mentalhealthmuch2023-10-2855 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.3 E.56 - Eating Disorders in Queer CultureSurprise extra episode added to our season on body image in the queer communities! And this one has been recorded on camera! Join Jordan and I as we discuss eating disorder and their impact in queer culture. Trigger warning, we will talk about dieting, calorie counting and specific behaviours related to eating disorder, so as per usual, take care of yourself while listening.  - - - - - - - Watch this episode on YouTube!!! - https://youtu.be/dOvWEcL_No8 - - - - - - - Canadian Resources for e...2023-06-1259 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.3 E.55 - Conclusion of Season 3This is it… it is the conclusion of this special season on body image and self-esteem with Jordan. I had a microphone malfunction, so I am sorry if I sound like I am underwater. Join us on this last episode in which we talk about what we learned, what changes we want to implement in our lives, what tips have helped us in the past and, finally, what are the things we love about our bodies.  - - - - - - - Follow Jordan on Instagram @bloodandgorr ...2023-04-2238 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.3 E.54 - Body Modifications & Plastic SurgeryOn the last regular episode of our season on body image, Jordan and I decided to tackle the topic of body modifications and plastic surgery. Comes on this journey with us as we confront our prejudices, while keeping things queer! - - - - - - - Follow Jordan on Instagram @bloodandgorr - - - - - - - Follow me on Instagram @mentalhealthmuch2023-04-0849 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.3 E.53 - Les vêtements, la mode et l'estime de soiDans ce premier, et probablement seul, épisode francophone de la saison 3, je reçois Marie du balado Entre Deux Eaux pour discuter de vêtement, de mode et d’image corporelle. Nous discutons de magasinages, du milieu queer, du vieillissement et de la grossophobie intériorisée.  Un épisode dédié au plaisir, plutôt qu’à la douleur, lorsqu’il vient le temps de s’habiller.  - - - - - - - Trouver le balado Entre Deux Eaux sur Instagram et Facebook @entredeuxeaux.balado  Et Marie LaRochelle sur Instagram @enweillemarie or sur LinkedIn 2023-03-2559 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.3 E.52 - Fatphobia & Anti-Fat BiasToday, Jordan and I are being allies with the health at every size movement and discussing fatphobia and anti-fat bias. If you want to learn more about this topic, I suggest following Aubrey Gordon, or the Big Gay Fat Podcast. Both are incredible resources to continue to unlearn our biases. - - - - - - - Follow Jordan on Instagram @bloodandgorr - - - - - - - Follow me on Instagram @mentalhealthmuch2023-03-1156 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.3 E.51 - The Diet Culture aka Wellness IndustryThis is it, the big episode I have been prepping for since the start of this season: the episode on the diet culture and the wellness industry. Join Jordan and I as we discuss our relationship with dieting, discover facts about the wellness industry and debunk some of our preconceptions about food. An episode not to be missed! - - - - - - - Follow Jordan on Instagram @bloodandgorr - - - - - - - Follow me on Instagram @mentalhealthmuch2023-02-251h 08Mental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.3 E.50 - Chubs and Chasers; The Invisible CommunityOn this episode, my friend Darcy comes on the show to discuss gay relationships for gay men of sizes, through the community of chubs and chasers. In this episode, we discuss size stigma, loneliness, feeling invisible in the community, and how to be a better ally to fat people. - - - - - - - Find Darcy and his pins at www.pin-ace.com Or on social media @pinacepins - - - - - - - Follow Jordan on Instagram @bloodandgorr ...2023-02-111h 02Mental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.3 E.49 - Diversity & Radical AcceptanceIn this week’s “mini episode,” Jordan and I interview The James Arrow, to talk about body diversity and radical acceptance. From his experience navigating gay culture as an Asian man living with a disability to the making of a body diverse community calendar, James talks about his activism and about not giving a f*ck. - - - - - - - Follow Jordan on Instagram @bloodandgorr - - - - - - - Follow me on Instagram @mentalhealthmuch2023-01-2841 minTous mélomanesTous mélomanesNouveautés centrées sur la familleAu programme de Jacques Nouvier:-Andrea GABRIELIPièce pour clavecin d'après la cantate Domino de l'auteurAlbum "la peine de mon cœur"Sébastien Wonner, clavecinL'Encelade (2023)-François COUPERINMesse propre pour les couvents, le SanctusOlivier Latry, à l'orgue de la chapelle du château de Versailles et un ensemble vocal dirigé par Jean-Yves HaymozChâteau de Versailles (2022)-François FRANCOEUR et François REBELPièces tirées de plusieurs opéras (Le Trophée, Pyrame et Thisbé et Les Augustales)2023-01-1858 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.3 E.48 - Body Image, Gay Sex and RelationshipsThis week, Jordan and I are discussing body image in the context of gay sex and relationships. We will first discuss body insecurities and beauty norms, then we will talk about the gay scene and dating apps. After, we will explore the topic of sex and porn, to finish the conversation on normative discontent, and how we tend to criticize and view our bodies in our communities. A truthful and vulnerable episode, not to miss. - - - - - - - Follow Jordan on Instagram @bloodandgorr ...2023-01-1452 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.3 E.47 - Lesbian Relationships & Body ImageOn this week’s episode of this series on beauty standards, we get to talk to Loren and Amanda, about body image in the lesbian communities and in media. In this episode, I discover what a chapstick lesbian is, we talk about body hair, and we discuss the poor representation of queer women in media. - - - - - - - Follow Loren and Amanda’s adorable dog on Instagram @espressodoggo - - - - - - - Follow Jordan on Instagram @bloodandgorr - - - - - - -2022-12-3151 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.3 E.46 - The History of Beauty Standards, part 2This week, Jordan and I are tackling the topic of beauty standards on the queer community. Impromptu fashion expert Jordan walks us through fashion trends of our predecessors. We also discuss dressing as a signifier, passing, safety, and the colours green and violet. - - - - - - - Follow Jordan on Instagram @bloodandgorr - - - - - - - Follow me on Instagram @mentalhealthmuch2022-12-171h 01Mental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.3 E.45 - The History of Beauty Standards, part 1Welcome to season 3, a season exclusively dedicated to body image, diet culture and self-esteem. I am back with a special guest to start this season with a brief history of the beauty standards. Tune in for a lot more content to come! - - - - - - - Follow Jordan on Instagram @bloodandgorr - - - - - - - Follow me on Instagram @mentalhealthmuch2022-12-0359 minEntre deux eauxEntre deux eauxParlant de thérapie (invité: Vincent Francoeur)À Entre deux eaux, on prend novembre de front et on se penche sur la dépression. Dans ce premier épisode thématique, on reçoit le psychothérapeute et podcasteur Vincent Francoeur. Ensemble, on aborde les bienfaits de la thérapie par la parole (talk therapy) et on parle aussi de privilège, d’enjeux systémiques et de queers qui veulent «performer» leur thérapie. Une conversation lumineuse, suivie d’une dernière partie où Catherine et Marie font de nouvelles recommandations de balados. Prenez extra soin de vous autres 💙 Mentions: Mental Health Much...2022-11-041h 09Mental Health Much?Mental Health Much?E.44 - True Crime & Mental HealthSurprise! And happy Halloween! In this very long special spooky episode, I have the privilege to interview AJ from fellow Canadian podcast Crime Family. AJ and I talk about the phenomenon of true crimes’ podcasts and documentaries, how they became so popular, why people love them so much and how they can affect our mental health. In the second section of the episode, AJ and I are discussing mental health, crimes, and the law. Stay tuned for a very unique and interesting conversation. - - - - - - - Discover CRIME FAMILY an...2022-10-221h 15Mental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.2 E. 43 - Why go to therapy when we feel bad from systemic world stressors?On the last episode of season 2 of Mental Health Much, I receive Brendan to discuss a very important question: why should we go to therapy, when we are feeling unwell before of systemic world stressors? In this conversation without a clear answer, we talk about capitalism, burning out, watching the news and, obviously, video games. Thank you everyone for a phenomenal second season, and I will see you again very soon. - - - - - - - Don't forget to head to the Black Eagle TO every Tuesday for the GayStation night. ...2022-08-0649 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.2 E.42 - Sentiment d'appartenancePour le dernier épisode francophone de la saison 2, je reçois nul autre que la sensation TikTok Mx Jimmy Blow pour parler identité et sentiment d’appartenance. Avec Jimmy, nous discutons de ne pas trouver sa place dans la scène gay, de l’importance d’être soi-même et de sobriété. Un épisode parfait pour tous les gens qui se sont sentis différents un jour ou l’autre. - - - - - - - Découvrez Jimmy sur TikTok, Instagram et Twitch @MxJimmyBlow - - - - - - - Suivez Men...2022-07-1847 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.2 E.41 - Coming Out to your DoctorOn episode 41 of Mental Health Much?, I get to talk with Ian about coming out to your doctor. In this hour, we discuss trans health, sexual health and maintaining a great relationship with your family doctor. Trigger warning, we also talk about suicide and sexual abuse. - - - - - - - Interactive Trans Health Guide: https://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/TransHealthGuide/index.html Sherbourne’s guidelines for gender-affirming primary care with trans and non-binary patients: https://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/product/4th-edition-sherbournes-guidelines-for-gender-affirming-primary-care-with-trans-and-non-binary-patients/ PrEP guidelines: https://gmsh.ca/resources/prep-for-gbmsm-everything-you-need-to-know/ ...2022-07-0255 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.2 E.40 - ConformingThis week, on Mental Health Much, Kiarmin and I answer the ultimate question (ish…): Is conforming good for you? Come on this journey with us, discussing gender, survival instincts, (pop) culture, race, anger and just… trying something new from time to time.  - - - - - - -  Follow me on Instagram @mentalhealthmuch2022-06-1855 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.2 E.39 - Validation, Sex & RelationshipsEpisode 39 is my second mentor episode. And this time, I get to share the air with Rick, who has been a friend and a coworker for the past 8 years of my life. Because our work together has always been in gay men’s health, we decided to stay true to our roots and talk about gay men, sex, relationship and validation. A very important episode for me, in which I hope you get to discover this wonderful mentor who shaped the therapist I am today. - - - - - - - Follow me on In...2022-06-0447 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S2. E.38 - Antidépresseurs, stigmatisation & hormones de transitionCette semaine, je reçois mon ami Aimé, qui vient nous parler d’antidépresseurs, de stigmatisation et de transition hormonale. Dans cet épisode, iel nous dévoile sa relation avec ces nouveaux médicaments, les réticences qu’iel vit encore face à ce choix et les réactions des gens qui l’entourent. Un épisode dans lequel nous parlons de plusieurs tabous sur la santé mentale. - - - - - - - Découvrez le balado d’Aimé - J’en perds mes mots Partout où vous écoutez des balados. - - - - - - - Su...2022-05-2159 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?E. 37 - Interview with VincentThis week, I am giving you a throwback! One year ago, I was a guest on Shafik’s videocast to talk about working with people who use substances, taking care of my mental health as a therapist, and setting boundaries between personal and professional life. A fun episode in which I am taking the place of the interviewee, instead of the interviewer. - - - - - - - To discover Shafik’s video cast: https://www.youtube.com/user/shafik007 Follow his Instagram @twosouls.onejourney - - - - - - -2022-05-1446 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.2 E.36 - Imposter Syndrome** This episode was recorded in Toronto. So I apologize for the construction noises behind Robyn and I ** This week, my colleague Robyn and myself are discussing this titan of a topic: Imposter Syndrome. Informed by their work as a psychotherapist working with trans folks, Robyn tackles this topic with their community in mind. In this great episode, we bring up our inner perfectionists, standards of capitalism, checking in with our values, and wonder did we suffer enough to call ourselves queer? And … does it really “get better?” - - - - - - - Foll...2022-04-3056 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.2 E.35 - AgingThis week, I am very excited to release the first of three, hopefully four, “Meet my Mentors” episode! Throughout season 2, you will have a chance to meet with a few of the people that shaped who I am as a person, and as a professional, starting with Almuth. Listen to our conversation about aging and retirement, a fascinating topic that you might relate to more than you expected, even if retirement feels like a long time away. Stay tuned for the other “Meet my Mentors” episodes through season 2! - - - - - - - Fo...2022-04-1652 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.2 E.34 - ProcrastinationThis week, I am meeting with my friend Dale to discuss procrastination and lack of motivation. I could write more about this episode... maybe I'll do it later.  - - - - - - - Follow me on Instagram @mentalhealthmuch2022-04-021h 00Mental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.2 E.33 - Le monde de la dragDans ce premier épisode francophone de la saison 2, j’ai le plaisir de recevoir Barbada, drag queen canadienne renommée, pour discuter de la santé mentale dans le monde de la drag. De la pression ressentie lorsque l’on doit toujours à son meilleur sur la scène, jusqu’aux changements importants dans l’univers de la drag lors des dix dernières années, tout y passe. Une entrevue à ne pas manquer ! - - - - - - - Pour suivre Barbada sur Instagram : @barbada.ca Pour découvrir son univers : www.barbada.ca Call me...2022-03-1948 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.2 E.32 - Borderline Personality Disorder & Relationships** Sorry for the background microphone noises ** Welcome to episode 32, where I receive Misty Crowley to talk about Borderline Personality Disorder. In this episode, Misty talks about the ways this disorder affected her sense of self, her relationships and her escapism behaviours. A great episode to learn more about this diagnosis that is often really stigmatized. - - - - - - - To discover Misty’s work, you can follow her Instagram at @MistyCrowley_ - - - - - - - Follow me on Instagram @mentalhealthmuch2022-03-0549 minGaytineauGaytineauÉpisode spécial - Travailler dans le milieu communautaireUne conversation avec Vincent Francoeur, psychothérapeute bilingue vivant à Toronto et producteur du balado Mental Health Much? à propos de la santé mentale en tant que personnes queer travaillant dans le milieu communautaire. À propos de Mental Health Much? : Accessible and queer-related content around mental and sexual health is primordial if we want our communities to thrive. On my podcast, I invite friends and colleagues over to discuss a wide variety of topics like relationships, trauma, drug use, the queer experience, and much more. Certains épisodes sont diffusés en français. Liens: Balado de Vincent, Mental H...2022-02-2100 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?E.31 - SPÉCIAL Gaytineau - Travailler dans le milieu communautaireDans cet épisode spécial, je me joins à Stéphanie, l’hôte et productrice du podcast Gaytineau, un podcast sur le monde queer de la région de Gatineau. Dans cet épisode, nous discutons des hauts et des associés à travailler dans le milieu communautaire. Nous terminons, naturellement, sur des trucs et astuces pour aider à notre santé mentale lorsque nous travaillons dans ce milieu. - - - - - - - Pour en apprendre plus sur la semaine d’action communautaire, visitez le: https://engagezvousaca.org/ - - - - - - - Déco...2022-02-2149 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S2. E.30 - Dating someone who is not out of the closetIn this episode, I have the chance to talk to Chelsea, about being in a relationship with someone who is not out of the closet. More importantly, Chelsea opens up about the importance of feeling socially connected, of respecting yourself and who you are, of placing boundaries in a relationship, and of the cultural differences that coming out can have for various people. An intimate and touching episode, with a very generous guest. - - - - - - - Follow me on Instagram @mentalhealthmuch2022-02-1949 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.2 E.29 - Escapism and Seeking ValidationWelcome to season 2, starting with an episode on escapism, anxiety and seeking validation with the amazing visual artist Yunus Chkirate. In this episode, we discuss what it means to use your feelings to create art, how it can be dangerous to close yourself off to others, the challenges of social media when seeking validation and much, much more. - - - - - - - To discover Yunus’ work: https://www.yunuschkirate.com/ Follow him on social media @yunuschkirate - - - - - - - Follow me on Instagram @mentalhealthmuch2022-02-0548 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?E.28 - Special One-Year Anniversary! - The War on DrugsToday, on January 30, Mental Health Much? is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a special episode on the war on drugs, bringing back Jordan as a guest speaker. In the episode, Jordan and I discover that the war on drugs is a very vast topic that is hard to condense in a 50-minute conversation. We also discuss the history of drug discrimination in Canada, its racist origins, and the way it affects queer men in 2022. Tune in to celebrate the anniversary of the podcast in great company. And thank you for all the support of the last year! ...2022-01-3048 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?E.27 - MINISERIES: Crystal Meth & PnP - Episode 6: The Faces of our CommunitiesThis is the final episode of this miniseries on queer men, crystal meth and PnP. In this last hour, Jordan and I bring the conversation back to the realities of our communities - to the men surrounding us who are crystal meth users. This last episode contains tips and ideas on how to bridge the gap between our communities and to start supporting and bringing health to everyone who is a part of them, without moralizing decriminalization. - - - - - - - Follow Jordan on Instagram @bloodandgorr ...2021-12-2145 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?E.26 - MINISERIES: Crystal Meth & PnP - Episode 5: Harm Reduction VS AbstinenceIn episode 5 of this special, Jordan and I explore the feud of all feuds: abstinence vs harm reduction. In this hour, we discuss our preconceptions about abstinence and harm reduction, our ideas about the difference between the two and some major blind spots that we have in the work that we do. A deeply personal episode that can hopefully put an end to this unnecessary quarrel. - - - - - - - Follow Jordan on Instagram @bloodandgorr - - - - - - - Follow me on Instagram @mentalhealthmuch2021-12-1457 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?E.25 - MINISERIES: Crystal Meth & PnP - Episode 4: The 12-Step ModelIn episode four of our miniseries, Jordan and I decided to talk about the 12-step model - more commonly known as “Alcoholic Anonymous.” The 12-step programs are an integral part of anyone who has been struggling with substance use or wanting to achieve sobriety. This episode does not serve to demonize or idealize those programs, but simply to have a look at what they are, how they work, what they do well, and some of their limitations. - - - - - - - Follow Jordan on Instagram @bloodandgorr ...2021-12-0758 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?E.24 - MINISERIES: Crystal Meth & PnP - Episode 3: The Paths to Meth, part 2In the third episode of this miniseries on Queer men, Crystal Meth & PnP, Jordan and I continue our conversation about our personal, and the social, history of growing up queer in Canada (as white male presenting queer folks) in the 80s, 90s and 2000s. This conversation gives a portrait of some of the paths that could lead to use substances to cope and to have sex, or not. Big reveal, the paths are not so different. - - - - - - - Follow Jordan on Instagram @bloodandgorr ...2021-11-3046 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?E.23 - MINISERIES: Crystal Meth & PnP - Episode 2: The Paths to Meth, part 1In the second episode of this miniseries on Queer men, Crystal Meth & PnP, Jordan and I start a conversation about our personal, and the social, history of growing up queer in Canada (as white male presenting queer folks) in the 80s, 90s and 2000s. This conversation gives a portrait of some of the paths that could lead to use substances to cope and to have sex, or not. Big reveal, the paths are not so different.  - - - - - - - Follow Jordan on Instagram @bloodandgorr ...2021-11-3051 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?E.22 - MINISERIES: Crystal Meth & PnP - Episode 1: Crystal Meth 101Surprise! While I am still getting ready to launch Season 2 of Mental Health Much, I put together this special miniseries on the topic of Queer Men, Crystal Meth and PnP. With the help of my colleague Jordan, I recorded six episodes on this topic that affects both of our personal and professional lives in various ways. On this first episode of this miniseries, Jordan and I take you back to the basic, talking about what is crystal meth, what is PnP, and what to expect in this miniseries. I hope you enjoy this conversation!  ...2021-11-2354 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.1 E.21 - Fashion, Gender Nonconformity and Mental HealthOn the last episode of season 1, I receive my friend Zent to talk about fashion and mental health. We say goodbye to this first season by discussing different ways of shopping, using clothes to get out of a funk, deconstructing social gender norms and body image. A perfect way to end a perfect initial season for Mental Health Much? Thank you for listening and I will be back very soon for more amazing queer content. - - - - - - - Follow me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/mentalhealthmuch2021-10-0250 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.1 E.20 - Sexualité & SobriétéDans cet épisode francophone, le dernier épisode francophone de la saison 1, Éric vient nous parler de son chemin avec la sexualité et la drogue, notamment le Crystal Meth et le chemsex. Dans cet épisode, iel nous raconte le masque qu’iel portait pour se faire accepter dans la communauté gaie, la place de l’écriture dans sa santé mentale et ses années de sobriété. - - - - - - - Pour suivre Éric sur Instagram : @autre_noel Pour découvrir sa bibliographie : https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89ric_No%C3%ABl Pou...2021-09-1851 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.1 E.19 - Gaslighting (aka projective identification)This week, colleague, friend and psychoanalyst Marco joins me to talk about gaslighting, or in the psychoanalyst jargon: projective identification. On this episode, we juggle between research in psychotherapy and the pop media culture, to find out how gaslighting became what it is today. Along the way, we discuss Freud, racism, being gay and a lot of things that are toxic. - - - - - - - Find Marco on Linkedin: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/marco-posadas-461712b - - - - - - - Follow me on Instagram at...2021-09-0445 minLa causette du PalasisLa causette du Palasis12. Sur écoute avec EmergeTout d'abord, nous souhaitons une bonne rentrée aux étudiants de FSA! Cette semaine, nos animatrices, Sarah Gaudreault et Mélina-Rose Lessard accueillent Béatrice Vallière et Vincent Francoeur-Levesque pour discuter de l'expérience en consultation chez Emerge, un organisme fondé par Béatrice. Suivez Le Palasis sur notre page Instagram @lepalasis ainsi que sur notre page Facebook pour plus de contenus! Bonne rentrée!2021-08-3016 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.1 E.18 - English as a second languageOn episode 15, I invited my good friend Henrique to talk about a reality that affects both of our lives on a daily basis in Toronto: having English as a second language. Henrique and I discuss the challenges that this brings into our lives, and the different techniques we have to make our communication easier. Small secret, even though I am publishing this as episode 15, it is actually the second episode I recorded back in January when I had just started this project! - - - - - - - Find Henrique on Instagram @henriquemagoo 2021-08-2134 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.1 E.17 - Diverse representation in mediaOn episode 14, the incredibly talented Colin is joining me to discuss diversity in media and social media. Colin share details of his participation to various theatre productions and TV shows as a queer person of colour, while explaining how awesome it would have been for his younger self to have that kind of models growing up. We also spend a very healthy amount of time discussing pop culture, social media and, obviously, Crazy Rich Asians. - - - - - - - Find Colin on Instagram and Twitter @colinasuncion  Discover Colin's amazing musical gr...2021-08-0753 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.1 E.16 - Living with ADHD in an ableist worldIn this episode, Avesta talks about the struggles of living with ADHD in academia and in an ableist world. From her early struggles as a child to the way her medication helped her, she generously paints a portrait of the reality of living in her brain. This is a great first episode of the topic of ADHD in which I hope you will learn as much as I did. - - - - - - - Follow me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/mentalhealthmuch 2021-07-2450 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.1 E.15 - EnvyThis week, my colleague Rahim came on my podcast to discuss the topic of envy. If you ever wondered what it sounds like when two therapists have a drink together after work to discuss mental health, wonder no more. From jealousy, to body image and substance use, we talk about everything. Including good kitchen appliances. A fun episode that I hope you will enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording. - - - - - - - Find Rahim: https://linktr.ee/rthawer Find Rahim on social media: https://allmylinks...2021-07-1049 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.1 E.14 - Caring for a parent with chronic depressionThis week, my coworker Aaron is very generously talking about his relationship with his mother who struggled with depression for her whole life. He explains his changing relationship with her as he grew from a kid adoring her to a young adult who had to put boundaries in their relationship. He also shares stories of the beautiful moments he had with her before she passed away. I never knew carrots could make me tear up. A beautiful and touching episode, and we say hello and thank you to Aaron’s incredible family. ...2021-06-2649 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?E.13 - SPÉCIAL Rézo #2 - La jeunesse LGBTQ+** Désolé pour la qualité du son de mon micro ** Dans ce deuxième épisode spécial avec RÉZO, Naïka vient nous parler de la santé globale des jeunes LGBTQ+. Ancrée dans son travaille comme responsable et intervenante dans le projet Jeunes Queer Youth, et étant elle-même une jeune personne queer, Naïka discute des limites de la langue française, de la représentation queer dans les médias, de l'intersectionnalité et de l'importance pour les jeunes de faire parti d'une communauté.   - - - - - - - RÉZO est un organ...2021-06-1749 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?E.12 - SPÉCIAL Rézo #1 - Le travail de rueDans ce premier épisode spécial en collaboration avec RÉZO, Kevin vient nous parler de son parcours, de ses années à travailler dans des sites d'injection supervisée et de son travail comme travailleur de rue sur le projet Travail du sexe de Rézo. Nous discutons d'itinérance, de stigmatisation face à la consommation de drogue, de l'impact de la COVID-19 sur les personnes vivant dans la rue et beaucoup plus.  - - - - - - - RÉZO est un organisme communautaire sans but lucratif montréalais actif depuis 1991 auprès des hommes gais o...2021-06-1545 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.1 E.11 - Housing and finding a safe space** Sorry for the sound quality of my mic ** This week, my friend and fellow OurSpace volunteer Taylor is coming on the show to discuss precarious housing, toxic roommates and the importance of having a safe space. We discuss everything from gentrification to our love of plants and our morning routine. A complicated issue with no easy solutions, this conversation sheds a light on the reality of being queer in a big city and not being afraid to seize opportunities. - - - - - - - Where have all the spaces for queer women in Toronto gone? Lulu Wei...2021-06-0549 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.1 E.10 - Circus, Performing Art and the Flow CommunityOn this episode, my friend Wes is joining me to discuss his biggest passions: circus, performing art and the flow community. In this episode, Wes explains why his mental wellness is so linked with his art. We discuss drug use, finding a chosen family, body image issues and burritos.  - - - - - - -  Find Wesley on Instagram, @wesleybalabam  - - - - - - -  Learn more about the Toronto Circus Center at: www.torontocircuscentre.com  - - - - - - -  Follow me on...2021-05-2244 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.1 E.9 - AngerIn this episode, my friend Nizar accepted to be brave and to talk about a topic that is not always very well received and that makes him feel a little bit uncomfortable: anger. We explore his tendency to expect the worst possible outcome at all time, as well as the useful things anger has brought into his life. All the while, we make a difference between anger and violence and how both can affect our relationships. - - - - - - - Follow me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/mentalhealthmuch2021-05-0849 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?E.8 - SPECIAL episode - Dating & Rejection - With Mela and Indrid from Who Would You Rather PodcastSpecial episode with Mela and Indrid from the Toronto-based dating podcast Who Would You rather? What perfect guests to discuss dating and rejection. In this episode we try our best to answer questions received from our followers on social media. From online dating during a pandemic to handling rejection and heartbreak, we cover as much ground as possible, while already thinking of recording a part 2. An episode not to miss! - - - - - - - Find Mela and Indrid's podcast Who Would You Rather? anywhere you list to podcasts. ...2021-05-0146 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.1 E.7 - Seasonal depressionThis week, I am talking about seasonal depression with my friend McKenzie. In this episode, we discuss the love/hate relationship with winter, finding the right therapist, spirituality, rituals and witchcraft. - - - - - - - Find McKenzie online @mcknzgrey  - - - - - - - Follow me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/mentalhealthmuch2021-04-2453 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.1 E.6 - Managing your passions to avoid burnoutRecording from his car because his household is too noisy, Daniel joins me this week to discuss burnout - and more precisely, burning out while doing work you are passionate about. From our inner perfectionist to being unable to recognize signs of burnout while in the middle of it, Daniel opens up and shares his experience generously. A great episode to learn to slow down and to say "no."  - - - - - - - Find Daniel's new project The Queer Shopping Network to encourage queer business and local shopping.    Website -  www...2021-04-1040 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.1 E.5 - Addiction, Sobriety & CreativityIn this episode of Mental Health Much?, Ash Winters, a Toronto-based queer poet, joins me to discuss addiction and creativity. From growing up in a small town to discovering themselves through their art, Ash kindly explores with us their journey to sobriety. An episode rich in dialogues on finding communities and letting in the right role models.  - - - - - - - Find Ash's first published book of poetry - Run Riots: Ninety Poems in Ninety Days - at Caitlin Press Inc. https://caitlin-press.com/our-books/run-riot/ Find Ash online W...2021-03-2742 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.1 E.4 - La résilience après un événement traumatisantDans ce premier épisode francophone de Mental Health Much?, je reçois Mahé. Une ancienne collègue de classe qui vient nous parler de résilience après un événement traumatisant. La conversation débute avec son travail auprès des victimes récentes d'agressions sexuelles, puis explore le thème sous plusieurs angles. Notamment les traumas collectifs qui sont survenus depuis le début de l'année 2020. - - - - - - - Si vous avez été victime d'une agression sexuelle et que vous voulez trouver de l'aide, voici des ressources pour vous aider. ...2021-03-1357 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.1 E.3 - Cannabis use for anxiety and depressionOn episode three, Shane talks about his use of cannabis, sharing his story and explaining how the substance helps him with anxiety and depression. He explores the role of harm reduction in his life and reveals having found himself and a community with weed after his coming out, while discussing the importance of having a great family doctor.  - - - - - - - Find Shane's podcasts Worse Than the Borg (Star Trek) & Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (James Bond) everywhere you listen to podcasts.  - - - - - - - ...2021-02-2741 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.1 E.2 - Loneliness; avoiding it with the wrong coping strategiesIn the second episode, David explores his own sense of loneliness when his initial strategy, to "keep busy all the time," stopped working for him. David and Vincent explore the role of social media in our modern lives, as well as the way gay men use dating apps and casual sex to keep distracted. Focusing a bit more on cis gay men's experience in its second half, this episode is rich in meaningful conversations about balance and knowing yourself. - - - - - - - Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/mentalhealthmuch2021-02-1348 minMental Health Much?Mental Health Much?S.1 E.1 - Redefining your relationship with your parents as an adultIn this first episode, our guest Marina is talking about her ever-changing relationship with her parents, now that she is an adult. From needing to be a saviour to accepting that you don't have control over your family's actions, this episode is a great way to launch season 1.  - - - - - - -  Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/mentalhealthmuch2021-01-3040 minFranchement dit - Jonathan TrudeauFranchement dit - Jonathan TrudeauL'intégrale du vendredi 03 avrilL'actualité avec Jonathan Trudeau et Vincent Dessureault. Entrevue Maryvonne Placide, inhalothérapeute : les Inhalothérapeutes sont les professionnels qui s’occupent des respirateurs et qui assurent la respiration des patients. Chronique politique avec Emmanuelle Latraverse : Le fédéral joue son rôle de facilitateur entre les provinces, celui qu'il devrait jouer en tout temps ! Chronique politique américaine avec Luc Laliberté, professeur au Cégep Garneau : On votera au Wisconsin malgré tout. Le Dr Fauci doit avoir de la sécurité en raison des menaces de mort. Le capitaine du porte-avion USS Theodore Roose...2020-04-031h 31Franchement dit - Jonathan TrudeauFranchement dit - Jonathan TrudeauLundi 11 févrierEntrevue avec Dre. Diane Francoeur, présidente de la Fédération des médecins Spécialistes du Québec (FMSQ): Dossier du Journal sur les femmes qui donnent naissance à la maison, avec ou sans sage-femme. Entrevue avec Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, porte-parole des Journées de la persévérance scolaire: Il se joint au mouvement des Journées de la persévérance scolaire. Chronique avec Vincent Dessureault: Une invasion d'ours polaire, une histoire de couchette et les fétiches moins connus. Une production de QUB radioFévrier 2019Pour de l’informatio...2019-02-1148 min