This is Fine: A Podcast about Stress, Burnout, and Resilience

Jan 12 2021 17 ep. 18 mins 24

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This is Fine: A podcast about Stress, Burnout, and Resilience explores topics related to stress in depth. Each episode is informed by research and offers helpful suggestions for working with the stress in your life.
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Take the Rest You Need | Madison

Jan 12 2021 16 mins

Are you getting enough sleep? Do you take time to rest? Sleep and rest are so critical to our health and well-being. Many people are being robbed of sleep because of capitalist pressures to always be productive or because they must work multiple jobs to make ends meet. Sleep is a necessity. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.Read by Shannon ReidLinks mentioned in the showThe Nap M

Writing for Relief | Alicia

Jan 12 2021 21 mins

A great way to deal with stress and to build resilience is to get all your feelings and frustrations out in writing. There's a ton of scientific evidence that supports it too! Writing about emotional or traumatic experiences can lead to better mental and physical health. Listen to this episode to learn all about it!Find a script for this episode on the Mount Allison Psychology Depa

Self-Compassion 101 | Madelyn

Jan 12 2021 23 mins

One of the best things we can do for ourselves is to grant ourselves compassion when we make mistakes or don't live up to our own expectations. Self-compassion is an old concept, but one that is newly being studied in psychology. This episode will take you through the basics of self-compassion so you can start talking to yourself and caring for yourself like you do for others. Link

Tackling the Tiger: Emotion Regulation | Molly

Jan 12 2021 22 mins

Emotion regulation is something we do all the time, often without even realizing it. It's a pretty impressive skill, though! One we take for granted until we end up in a potentially embarassing emotional outburst. Suppressing our emotions isn't the best either. So, how do you find that happy medium. This episode reviews the research on emotion regulation and offers tips on how to b

Restorative Justice for Healing Harm | Emma

Jan 12 2021 18 mins

The criminal-legal system causes a lot of stress and trauma for both victims and perpetrators. It doesn't have to be that way. Restorative forms of justice focus on healing and repairing harm that has been caused, as opposed to just punishing people. In this episode, Emma will review the basics of restorative justice and tell some restorative justice success stories. Links mention

Building Resilience in Children | Bethany

Jan 12 2021 25 mins

Are you a parent? Then you definitely want to listen to this episode where Bethany reviews the latest research and gives concrete suggestions for how to raise resilient kids. Even if you aren't a parent, you will likely learn something, or at least be amused by the fun anecdotes. Find a script for this episode on the Mount Allison Psychology Department website. Hosted on Acast. See

Feeling Lonely? You Are Not Alone | Sylvia

Jan 12 2021 16 mins

Humans are a social species. This means, we need other humans to survive. Being isolated from others, say, during a global pandemic, can be really stressful. Connecting with others, even virtually, can help buffer stress and build resilience. This episode tells us all about the benefits of social interactions and invites you to reach out and make connections.Read by Matt Tunnacliff

Let's Get Moving!: Physical Activity and Stress | Emma

Jan 12 2021 20 mins

Stress sucks. Sometimes exercise sucks too. It’s so wild how two sucky things are related to each other in so many ways. Did you know that physical activity is a stressor, but is also a great way to deal to stress? Listen to this episode to hear how stress and physical activity go together. Maybe you can listen while you go for a walk. Let's get moving!Find a script for this epis

Burned Out: The End of the Match | Michael

Jan 12 2021 21 mins

We often associate burnout with caring professions, but it can happen to anyone. High stress jobs where an individual has little control and does not see a bigger purpose can lead to burnout. This episode examines burnout in jobs other than caring professions and offers solutions for both individuals and companies. DFind a script for this episode on the Mount Allison Psychology Dep

Burnout When Caring is Your Job | Anne

Jan 12 2021 17 mins

Burnout is defined as emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a decreased sense of accomplishment. It occurs when people are overworked and don't see a bigger purpose for what they are doing. This is especially common in caring professions, such as nursing, teaching, and social work. This episode will review the research on burnout in caring professions and offer suggestions f