ARE PEOPLE REALLY LISTENING?? 

Main Topics include:

“Emotional Hangover”

Stress & the body

Survival Mode

Nutrition & Supplements

Sharing our Truth

Join the conversation as we take some time to reflect on our Mental Health Awareness episode (a two part episode). Meghan talks about her exhaustion - which she coins as an “Emotional Hangover” Tasha explains how she thought she may have gotten covid and Kristine confirms she was not hungover from drinking yet agrees that the feeling can be similar. Kristine also reads an excerpt from Dr. Gabor Mate’s book When the Body Says No.

We also discuss what it has been like to share our truth on a public platform. How we all felt a level of anxiety around saying the wrong thing, or including someone in our story and offending them.

The topic circles back to suicide. Tasha asks Kristine and Meghan questions relating to their experiences.

 

Connect with us at:

Instagram: @collective_conversations_

Website: www.collectiveconversations.ca

 

Follow us individually:

Kristine on Instagram @kristinemacmillan_

Meghan on Instagram @meghan.mcquillan

                      Facebook @meghanmcquillan11

                    Website www.meghanmcquillan.com

Tasha on Instagram @tloharrison_life

                 Facebook @theheartfullfoodie

Part 2 of our Mental Health episode,  we dig deeper into the convo, talking about stigma in the workplace, suicide, depression, taking medication and managing mental health needs in the healthcare system. Tasha, Kristine and Meghan also share tips, tricks and tools they use to stay healthy.  

Main Topics include:

         Mental Health in the Workplace

         Sick Days vs. Mental Health Day

         Depression/ Anxiety

         Suicide

         Grieving and mental health

         Taking Medication and Pill Shaming

         Our Personal Strategies for Maintaining Good Mental Health

 

Part 2 of our Mental Health episode Kristine shares her own experience of dealing with loss/grief in the workplace and the shame felt when she was honest with her manager.  Meghan shares her deeply personal and honest account of her own depression, struggles with suicidal thoughts and her journey within the healthcare system. She discusses the need to NOT pill shame people and remembers a close friend who committed suicide. Kristine, Meghan and Tasha also share their personal strategies we use to maintain good mental health. Check out all the links and resources below. If you are struggling right now,  reach out, these crisis and support lines offer short term support and resources. You are not alone! 

Links and Resources: 

 Vancouver Island Crisis Line

1-888-494-3888

Note: Persons calling from outside of Canada can dial 1-250-754-4447 to reach the Vancouver Island Crisis Line (long distance charges may apply).

310Mental Health Support

310-6789

Canada Suicide Prevention Service

1-833-456-4566

Mental Health First Aid Canada

https://www.mhfa.ca/

ASIST- Training Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

https://www.vicrisis.ca/asist/ - Vancouver Island , But available elsewhere too.

Connect with us at:

https://www.instagram.com/collective_conversations_

https://www.collectiveconversations.ca

Follow us individually @

https://www.instagram.com/kristinemacmillan_https://www.instagram.com/meghan.mcquillanhttps://www.instagram.com/theheartfulfoodie

On Part 1 of 2, we jump into experiences with postpartum depression, new motherhood and how challenges with breastfeeding can impact mental health.  We also dig into the dark side of Whistler, suicide and resources we can turn to.

Main Topics include:

       Postpartum depression and stigma

       Breastfeeding challenges and when it’s time to switch to formula

       The dark side of the Whistler lifestyle

       Suicide

       Drug and alcohol use

       Mental health training and resources

 

This episode starts with a few anecdotes about songs we no longer feel comfortable listening to, and how learning the history and reading the lyrics may change how we feel about even our favourite songs. We quickly dive into the convo, jumping into Tashas personal story around postpartum depression, her challenges breastfeeding, and the sweet relief she felt the day she gave herself permission to switch her daughter to formula. During Tasha’s time spent working in Whistler, she was able to pull back the curtain on this world renowned tourist destination. From suicide, to drug and alcohol use, her experience shines a new light on this British Columbia ski town. Check out all the links and resources below. If you are struggling and it is time to reach out, these crisis and support lines offer short term support and resources. You are not alone! 

Links and Resources: 

Vancouver Island Crisis Line

1-888-494-3888

Note: Persons calling from outside of Canada can dial 1-250-754-4447 to reach the Vancouver Island Crisis Line (long distance charges may apply).

310Mental Health Support

310-6789

Canada Suicide Prevention Service

1-833-456-4566

 

Mental Health First Aid Canada

https://www.mhfa.ca/

 

ASIST- Training Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

https://www.vicrisis.ca/asist/ - Vancouver Island , But available elsewhere too.

 

Connect with us at:

https://www.instagram.com/collective_conversations_

https://www.collectiveconversations.ca

Follow us individually @

Tasha Harrison- https://www.instagram.com/theheartfulfoodie

Meghan McQuillan- https://www.instagram.com/meghan.mcquillan

Kristine MacMillan-https://www.instagram.com/kristinemacmillan_

In this episode, we get into the topic of relationships with our family, friends, kids, ourselves, and our partners.  

Main Topics include:

The different types of relationships

Survival mode during the pandemic

The struggles of creating and feeding new relationships as adults

The Silver Linings of the Pandemic

Friends and partners growing at different paces

Throughout the pandemic, our relationships have changed, grown, and stayed neutral and we discover that there have been silver linings, bringing bonds closer, and discovering new ways to communicate and foster our relationships. 

 

We discuss how we navigate our way through our relationships with our partners and friends, when we feel like our paths of growth are not in the same place; and the challenges that arise with creating boundaries, and making ourselves a priority.

 

Connect with us at:

 

https://www.instagram.com/collective_conversations_

 

https://www.collectiveconversations.ca

BACK TO LOVE AFTER SOCIAL MEDIA AND THE EMOTIONALLY FUELED RAGE

Main Topics include:

Growing up on the mainland to being independent 

Family life on Vancouver Island

Cultural appropriation

Excerpts from a favorite book

Follow along this episode for Tasha’s story. We get to know more about where Tasha grew up, from small feel Delta, BC to settling down in Courtenay, BC. She lets us into what her family life looks like. Tasha shares some feelings of grief for a life before children, and lets us into feeling that they are her a large part of her purpose. Tasha explains a small piece of what it feels like to see her culture being appropriated and taking a different approach. She also reads excerpts from a book called The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav. https://seatofthesoul.com/sg/sg1/

 

How to find Tasha:

Facebook: @theheartfulfoodie 

Instagram: @theheartfulfoodie

In this episode we get to hear the unfiltered version of Meghan McQuillan

Topics of discussion include:

Growing up in a small town

Find out what it means to “Canadianify” something.

Kids with unique names

Fears of addiction

Current fave book/ podcasts

Connecting and sharing through Social Media

We find out more about Meghan in this episode –from where she grew up to why she named her kids the way she did as well as what her current family life looks like. We discuss some of Meghan‘s fears around addiction and what that looks like for her and we talk about connection during a pandemic and what that means right now.

You can find and follow Meghan on

Instagram @meghan.mcquillanwww.MeghanMcQuillan.comFb @Meghan McQuillan

LINKS

“Everything is Figureoutable” by Mari Forleo

It was said – Podcast : - Check out Episode 3- President Obama’s Charleston Sermon.

Unlocking Us with Brene Brown

GETTING TO KNOW KRISTINE

In this week's Episode, we introduce: Kristine Macmillan, one of the 3 voices behind Collective Conversations, Our Lives Unfiltered.

 

Main Topics Include:

Family life during the Pandemic

Growing up in the Comox Valley

Authentic Kindness

Energy and alignment

Fostering Connections

 

Enjoy getting to know Kristine, as we hear about her decision to stay in our little town, while her friends decided to leave and explore the world. She opens up about her intention to be kind, but shares her imperfections and her desire to grow. Throughout this episode we hear about Kristines connections with mothers, friends, and family and how each connection has served a purpose and the importance of creating authentic connections has become more clear, gravitating to energies that uplift her.

 

Below are Books that are currently inspiring Kristine and where you can find her on social media and her website:

 

The Book of Longings:  

https://suemonkkidd.com/books/the-book-of-longings/

Author: Sue Monk Kidd

 

When The Body Says No

https://drgabormate.com/book/when-the-body-says-no/

Author: Gabor Mate

 

How to Find Kristine:

Website: mymidlifemoments.com

Instagram:@kristinemacmillan_

Facebook: Kristine Macmillan

https://www.facebook.com/kristine.klupsas

THE STORY OF WHY WE EACH SAID “YES!” TO THIS COLLABORATION

Main Topics include:

Alignment, the universe, legacies and more

Being real, raw and vulnerable – unfiltered

Solo podcast turned group collaboration

Women supporting women

Follow along this episode for an in-depth look at why we created this podcast. Meghan talks about being able to allow others to take the lead, especially when there is trust. She also shares that the idea of a podcast has been months in the making. Kristine talks about leaving a legacy for her children and living with passion and purpose. We also get to hear Kristine talk about a new revolution. Tasha talks about anxiety, being scared, yet taking the energy from knowing that it felt right and going for it. Follow us on Instagram: @collective_conversations_ Instagram accounts for:Meghan McQuillan - @meghan.mcquillanTasha Harrison - @theheartfulfoodie Kristine MacMillan - @kristinemacmillan_

Get a sneak peak at upcoming episodes of our new podcast in this introductory episode. Get a chance to hear Tasha, Meghan and Kristine as they drop some truth bombs... and that is just in this sneak peak.In a world where podcasts are a dime a dozen this podcast promises to deliver REAL Conversations. So if small talk just isn't cutting it for you anymore, dive in and check this out.

Follow on Instagram @ Collective_Conversations@[email protected] Harrison @theheartfulfoodie