#OurAnxietyStories

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Want to learn more about anxiety and hear people share their experiences? Welcome to #OurAnxietyStories, a mental health podcast funded by the Provincial Health Services Authority in partnership with HeretoHelp. Hosted by John Bateman, #OurAnxietyStories highlights the stories and experiences of people from different backgrounds, including psychologists, political figures, celebrities, and regular folks. #OurAnxietyStories is brought to you by Anxiety Canada™, a leader in developing free evidence-based resources, including the free anxiety-management app, MindShift CBT. To learn more about Anxiety Canada, visit www.AnxietyCanada.com.

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Anxiety in Older Adults with Dr. Andrea Iaboni

Oct 10 2023 17 mins

Excessive anxiety is not a normal part of aging, but many older adults may experience anxiety as they experience transitions and enter a new chapter in life. Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health (CCSMH) and Anxiety Canada have partnered up to disseminate resources on anxiety in older adults, and CCSMH is developing new national guidelines for anxiety in older adults to hel

Leading with Vulnerability: Mary-Ann Booth

Feb 16 2023 36 mins

To see the live recording of this episode, check out our YouTube channel.Stress is a common anxiety trigger, but because a little stress is normal, it can be hard to identify when stress has become a problem. In this episode of #OurAnxietyStories, Mary-Ann Booth shares the pressure and physical impact of stress and anxiety after being elected Mayor of West Vancouver in BC, Canada.

Musician Ayla Tesler-Mabé Doesn’t Fret Over Failure Anymore

Feb 16 2023 34 mins

To see the live recording of this episode, check out our YouTube channel. Because anxiety presents differently for everybody, it can sometimes be easy to miss. Ayla Tesler-Mabé grew up with parents working as psychology professionals, so she was well-versed in anxiety from a young age. However, neither Ayla nor her family realized she had been grappling with anxiety and perfection

Putting Panic in Remission with Tom Power

Feb 16 2023 38 mins

Did you know that panic attacks can cause physical symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, and heart palpitations—and even be mistaken for a medical emergency? In this episode of #OurAnxietyStories, Tom Power shares his journey with anxiety—something he didn’t realize he struggled with until his adult years. Tom recalls a terrifying incident in his mid-twenties at a so

Facing Fears and Conquering Cancer: The Story of Kelda Logan

Feb 16 2023 37 mins

Fear of the unknown, dwelling on the future, and thinking in “what-if” scenarios can be major anxiety triggers, especially for those facing big life changes. In this episode of #OurAnxietyStories, Kelda Logan reflects on how anxiety has manifested throughout her life, including during childhood, becoming a parent, and her battle with breast cancer. Like many, Kelda didn’t kno

An Integrative Approach to Brain Health with Elumind’s Dr. Edalati

Feb 16 2023 26 mins

When it comes to treating anxiety and other mental health disorders, there isn’t a ‘one-size fits all’ treatment approach. In this episode of #OurAnxietyStories, Dr. Kourosh Edalati shares his experience as medical director and CEO at Elumind Centre for Brain Excellence, a private outpatient healthcare centre specializing in optimizing brain functions through various neurothe

Adoption, Anxiety and Finding the Truth with Lise Laforge

Oct 10 2022 36 mins

Did you know that anxiety and other mental health conditions, like schizophrenia and depression, can drastically impact the trajectory of a person’s life? In this episode of #OurAnxietystories, Lise Laforge reflects on her childhood and how it’s connected to her anxiety journey. At age 8, Lise was told she was adopted, which eventually led her to search for her birth mother. At

From Logging Roads to Roads of Recovery with Dale Horth

Oct 10 2022 35 mins

Did you know men are nearly twice as unlikely to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder compared to women? In this episode of #OurAnxietyStories, Dale Horth highlights the barriers preventing men from seeking diagnosis and treatment. Looking back on his experience working in the logging industry, Dale shares how the hyper-masculine culture of certain blue-collar jobs can make it dif

Group Therapy Really Works with Pegah Mollahajian & Dr. Taube-Schiff

Oct 10 2022 38 mins

Dealing with anxiety or finding strategies for anxiety is tough at any age, but how can you manage anxiety as an adult when you didn’t have access to the right resources as a child? In this episode of #OurAnxietyStories, Anxiety Canada Youth Network alum Pegah Mollahajian shares her story, and registered psychologist Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff offers her clinical expertise and insi

Renowned Artist Robert Bateman Talks Anxiety

Oct 10 2022 23 mins

Did you know that everyone experiences anxiety in some way or another? In this episode of #OurAnxietyStories, renowned artist Robert Bateman is interviewed by his son, #OurAnxietyStories host John Bateman. Despite having lived a fairly stressful lifestyle, as far as John recalls, his dad never experienced anxiety—or so it appeared. Robert shares that although he does not have an