Fundamentally Human

We're changing things up in this episode - instead of talking about a specific mental health topic,  I'm sharing my rollercoaster experience of my first triathlon. It was one of the hardest conditions I've ever done a race in - it was freezing rain, snowing briefly, windy, and low temperatures. 

The day didn't end the way I intended but I learned a lot about being gentle with myself and prioritizing my health first. 

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“The functional capabilities of the mature brain develop throughout life, but the vast majority of critical structural and functional organization takes place in childhood.” - Dr. Bruce Perry (specialist in childhood trauma, co-author of What Happened to You)

So, what can we do about this? Although we're no longer children, it doesn't mean that you can’t reflect on your experiences growing up and shape how you want your present and future to look. In today's episode, Nicolette and I talk about Maslow's hierarchy of needs, go through example clients, touch on attachment theory, and how our childhoods have impacted and influenced us today.

Connect with Nicolette at Power of Pause Therapy here: https://www.powerofpausetherapy.com/

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Getting support isn't as simple as contacting a practitioner or friend. Sometimes it can feel like a burden, other times it can feel overwhelming to look up what services you can access. In today's episode, David and I talk about the differences between coaching and therapy and we go through a sample client to help paint the picture better.

Find David and Leanness Lifestyle University here: https://lluniversity.com/

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Stigma plays a significant role in creating barriers to talking about and caring for mental health. While I have a number of episodes that talk about how culture can impact how we think about mental health, I’m switching gears to talk about men’s mental health. Today, I'm joined by Chris Campassi, a therapist based in Colorado, to explore the stigma of mental health support and vulnerability for men. Please see below for some statistics about mental health challenges that men face:

Also, apologies for the change in quality as my headset mic was picked up instead of my regular podcast mic!

Men's support group (available worldwide): https://www.catalysscounseling.com/mens-support-group

Firelight Supervision for clinical supervision: https://firelightsupervision.com/

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Burnout, or the state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion, is typically caused by excessive or prolonged stress. This could look like juggling numerous tasks at work without adequate support, caring for family and friends outside of your threshold and capacity, or having social commitments without allowing yourself to rest and recharge. I'm joined by fellow clinician, Shannon Heers, to explore how you can spot burnout, and the steps you can take to manage it effectively.

Find Shannon's clinic in Colorado here: https://www.catalysscounseling.com/

Firelight Supervision for clinical supervision: https://firelightsupervision.com/

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Hi everyone, this episode is going to sound a little different from my usual ones. I wanted to share more about my personal life and the struggles I face as a caregiver both professionally and personally. I thought it was important to be transparent, or at least show, that I go through my own set of challenges and just because I work in mental health, it doesn't mean I don't have moments where I lose my marbles either. In this episode, I talk about some struggles and how my I work through them.

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Often, transitions can leave us feeling unsettled and sometimes lost. I notice this beginning to happen with clients in their 20s and this feeling of being lost comes and goes for the rest of our lives. Transitions, no matter how big or small, can change our routines and leave us feeling unsettled. This is normal.

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Tara Sanderson, to explore the topic of having a syllabus for our lives and how we can work on managing the anxiety that comes with transitions.

Connect with Dr. Tara Sanderson through the links below:

www.drtarasanderson.com

www.drsandersonandassociates.com

www.toomuchnotenoughbook.com

https://www.instagram.com/drtarasanderson/

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Hi everyone! I'm so incredibly grateful for everyone who has stopped by and listened to Fundamentally Human. I'm going to be taking a 1-2 month break from the podcast after being up for the past year and a half. I'll be back in the fall with new episodes and guests. If you have any questions or would like to chat further, please feel free to reach out.

See you all soon!

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In this episode, Cordelia Mejin, a counsellor, helps me explore the difference between guilt and regret in the context of grief.

In the face of grief, a number of emotions can come up. Being able to identify if you're feeling guilt or regret is essential because we often mistake regret for guilt, which can be much heavier to take on. When we're feeling guilty, we think that we've done something wrong, and how we talk to ourselves changes accordingly.  Whereas, on the other hand, regret is a feeling of sadness or disappointment over an event, and not necessarily that we've done something wrong. We can find ways to carry regret and work on moving forward.

Find Cordelia here: https://anchoredhearts.ca/ | https://www.instagram.com/anchored.hearts/

shirvin.ca | @helloshirvin | @therapywithshirvin | https://linktr.ee/shirvin

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Everyone is different - this is no doubt about that. Whether it's the way we look, the environment we grew up in, the messages we've been told, and the people we meet along the way, we're all impacted by what we see and hear. In this episode, Daniel explains "Why is Grandma so Weird?" (which is also his newly written book) through a cultural lens and what his journey from China to Switzerland and then to Canada looked like.

Check out his Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/danielzhangcad/why-is-grandma-so-weird

shirvin.ca | @helloshirvin | @therapywithshirvin | https://linktr.ee/shirvin

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