What if you weren't sure about the world around you? What if you can't trust anyone or anything?

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please reach out.

Psychosis refers to a collection of symptoms that affect the mind, where there has been some loss of contact with reality. During an episode of psychosis, a person's thoughts and perceptions are disrupted and they may have difficulty recognizing what is real and what is not. It is a mental health condition characterized by a loss of touch with reality, including delusions and hallucinations. People experiencing psychosis may have distorted perceptions or beliefs about the world and themselves, and may struggle to differentiate what is real from what is not. Psychosis can be a symptom of several different mental health illnesses, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe depression. Treatment typically involves medication, therapy, and support to manage symptoms and improve functioning. Early intervention and treatment can increase the likelihood of recovery and reduce the risk of long-term complications (https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/understanding-psychosis#:~:text=Psychosis%20refers%20to%20a%20collection,real%20and%20what%20is%20not.)

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On this episode, I had the pleasure to talk to Amanda. She is originally from Alexandria. She and her husband are posted to Ottawa but her husband makes the hour commute every day there and back so her two children can grow up in their small town alongside their grandparents. They have been married for 9 years and are enjoying every minute of life!

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In this episode, Emma talks about how she didn't expect to be a military spouse but she would not have it any other way! From a young age, Emma and her partner knew what long distance was like between her completing her studies and her partner working. Doing distance made them appreciate each other more, build resilience, trust, and communication. Emma talks about her struggles during covid with a young baby and how she put herself on "survival mode". At the time, her and other mothers and parents had no choice but to put themselves on survival mode throughout covid. Emma also mentions the struggles that her 2 year old daughter goes through at school with her classmates and how her behaviour changes once her dad leaves or is coming back from a course or a tour. Children are sponges and notice things that we may not always notice ourselves. Emma mentions that because of the health system we live in and how it's so bombarded with lack of services and / or workers, it's often times very hard to seek the help that parents need. Therefore, often times they have be their own advocate for their children.

Enjoy this episode! It was a good one

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On this episode, Riley and Emilie talk about what it’s like just starting out in the Canadian military service. Trying to find the right services or be directed in the right place is oftentimes a struggle for new military spouses (we’ve all been there while starting out) but where do we turn?

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RESSOURCES:

·     BASIC MILITARY QUALIFICATION(BMQ) AND BASIC MILITARY OFFICER QUALIFICATION (BMOQ) JOINING INSTRUCTIONS (Updated Version January 2023) https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/dnd-mdn/documents/military-benefits/QMB_QMBO_e.pdf

·     RECRUITING JOINING INSTRUCTIONS: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/education-training/establishments/canadian-forces-training-development-centre/basic-military-qualification-bmq-joining-instructions.html

·    FAQ FOR PARENTS OF NEW RECRUITS: https://cfmws.ca/support-services/families/parents-of-caf-members/faq-for-parents-of-new-recruits

On this episode, I had the pleasure talking to Vanessa, who has been a wife for 26 years and counting, mother of two, the founder and owner of her own business called Reset with Vanessa, and in her spare time, her and her husband travel the world in a van with the company of their two small dogs.

She discusses five tips on importance of alone time in a healthy military marriage.

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On this episode, Chantel and I continue our conversation about finances, the MFRC – also known as the Military Family Resource Centre, relationships and how to communicate when your partner goes away on exercise or on tour, priorities within the relationship, personal and professional goals, privacy, and all things military lifestyle related. Enjoy!

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On this two part episode, I had the lovely opportunity to speak with Chantel. She’s originally from North Bay,

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⚫️ https://www.pearlsofwisdomcounselling.ca/ ⚫️ On this episode, I had the lovely opportunity to speak with Alysha, who is the owner and operator of Pearls of Wisdom Counselling where she offers confidential mental health counseling and support to people of all ages within the Fredericton area here in New Brunswick, Canada. She specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, General worry, Stress, Low self-worth, Lack of confidence, Shame, Grief, Parenting, Emotional Regulation, Bullying, and A child in your care needs support ⚫️ Seeking help can sometimes be scary but she believes that great change can come from a strong therapeutic alliance and her goal is to create an environment in which you feel comfortable and safe to allow her and her to build trust and connection with you ⚫️ Feel free to check out her website for more information about her, her services, or to book an appointment with her online.