Brain-Body Resilience

How do you react to stress and discomfort? Could your coping mechanisms use some fine-tuning? In today’s episode, we’re exploring how dealing with discomfort can help us grow stronger and more resilient.We’ll start with a simple yet powerful example: cold plunges. For some, the mere thought of cold can trigger stress and anger. We’ll use this to dive deeper into how we ofte

Discover how therapists can better care for themselves while supporting others with our special guest, Chris McDonald, a holistic therapist, yoga and meditation teacher, podcaster, and author. Chris shares invaluable insights on the necessity of self-care for those who hold space for others' emotional and traumatic experiences. Learn how incorporating personal practices like yoga a

Today we're sifting through the layers layers of misunderstanding around mental health and self-care. Shifting towards an understanding that health is not a state of being, it is an action, skills to be practiced. Health is not an identity, it is the result of consistent actions. We'll get into the challenges of stress and anxiety, learning that state regulation as a skill to be ho

After wrestling with the cultural expectation to prioritize intellect over emotion, I've come to a profound realization about the power of embracing our feelings, especially in moments of stress and joy. Today we navigate the complex terrain of our emotional world, where I share my journey of self-discovery and the transformative impact of acknowledging every feeling that arises. W

Have you ever felt the ground shift beneath you, not from an earthquake, but from an internal revelation? This is the journey Allison Guilbault, licensed therapist and mindset coach, walks us through—a journey marked by resilience, dedication, and a profound shift from the high-stakes world of forensic psychology to the empowering realm of coaching women toward self-liberation. A

Today's episode I strip away the noise of constant media consumption to uncover the profound effects on our brains and well-being. My own venture into a TV-free week revealed a trove of benefits, from deeper sleep to a mind free of clutter. I'll cover how everything we consume shapes our perceptions, subtly influencing everything from our beliefs to those pesky song lyrics stuck on

Once a skeptic of the effects of gratitude, I've learned the science behind the benefits and it all makes sense now. Gratitude has an undeniable impact on mental health and well-being. With social media envy in your face, let's discuss how it distorts our view of success and impedes our ability to cherish personal milestones. Discover the neuroscientific perks of gratitude, includi

Have you ever stripped away the masks you wear and faced the person beneath? My journey has been one of peeling back the layers of anger and pessimism that were my armor against the world, revealing the raw and vulnerable self hidden underneath. In today's episode I share the profound experience of learning to embrace this true self, catalyzed by the revelations unearthed in therap

Have you ever caught yourself trapped in a cycle of guilt during what was supposed to be your downtime, or found yourself rigidly adhering to a schedule that leaves no room for the unexpected twists of life? Today I'm sharing a piece of my own journey, I read a piece from a recent journal entry where I take a moment to pause and explore the "shoulds" that interfere with my rest whi

Today, I'm talking with Tessa, co-founder and COO of Snapback Energy, to share her story of resilience and the pursuit of a fulfilling life, leaving the structured world of corporate banking to forge her path as an entrepreneur. She encountered more than just the challenges of business; she discovered a journey of personal transformation. Tessa's story is a compelling illustration