Fundamentally Human

Trigger warning: This topic may be difficult, intense, and triggering for some individuals. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, I encourage you to reach out to your support system or call a crisis line. Please do what is comfortable and safe for you.

Joanne and I explore her journey with suicide and how it has shaped her into the person today, four years later. She shares her new insights, what support and recovery have looked like for her, and some misconceptions about suicide. 

Crisis Line in the US: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Crisis Line in Canada: 1-833-456-4566

Connect with Joanne on her YouTube channel Bubble Talks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3N0J6nX4LjJwbje7oqBUCw/featured

Read the blog here: https://shirvin.ca/blog/understanding_suicide/

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Mood spectrums, mania, clinical episodes, and depression...these are some of the symptoms of bipolar disorder that Julia explores with us during this episode. She shares an experience of a friend with bipolar disorder and combines her own expertise to teach us the different symptoms and treatment options available.

Read the blog here: https://shirvin.ca/blog/bipolar_disorder/

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Schizophrenia is a complex mental disorder that impacts how individuals feel, think, and behave. They might even feel like they are losing touch with reality. Newvick Lee provides insight from his experiences as a pharmacist working with schizophrenic patients.

Read the blog here: https://shirvin.ca/blog/schziophrenia/

Check out Newvick's Google Chrome extension here: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/wittwise-extension/obcglfbhofmeckndpnkonijbngfkcldp

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ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, is a lifelong neurological disorder that impacts how individuals focus and control their behaviours. Megan Fass and David Kuang speak about their journey with ADHD, treatment options, and how you can accommodate or support individuals with ADHD.

While David is not on social media, Megan can be found on Twitter @fass_sea

Read the blog here: https://shirvin.ca/blog/living_with_adhd/

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Anxiety and depression have become more prevalent through the past decade with the increase of social media use and the constant pressure to compare ourselves with others. Ashley Greensmyth, RCC and I dive deep into the different types of anxiety and depression and provide tangible resources you could tap into or share with others. 

Learn more about Ashley here: https://ashleygreensmyth.com/

Read the blog here: https://shirvin.ca/blog/anxiety_depression/

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Mike Pond, RPN, MSW, and I discuss his lived experience and battle with alcohol use disorder and how it uprooted his life. His story is inspiring, empowering, and provides new perspectives and insights on how we can break the negative stigma surrounding substance use and how to support others.

Learn more about Mike here: https://michaelpond.ca/

Read the blog here: https://shirvin.ca/blog/addictions_susbtance_use/

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Resilience is about coping with situations, becoming tougher, and being self-aware to bounce back. It's an elastic band that sometimes gets stretched thin and might be in danger of snapping. It's also something that can get stronger as you actively build it by practicing healthy coping strategies, having a supportive network, and tapping into what your needs are. Enoch and I explore how resilience looks like for him and how he and his family overcome the hardships that are relentlessly thrown their way.

Enoch is the CEO of Rise Above Finance, check him out here: https://www.riseabovefinance.com/

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What is therapy? When should someone go to therapy? What's the difference between a therapist, counsellor, and psychologist? Cam Wharram, a Registered Clinical Counsellor, and I dig through some of the most common questions we get about therapy. If you or someone you know might be interested in having some therapy sessions but have some questions or uncertainty surrounding it, we hope to address some of that during this episode.

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How many times have you said "I'm not good enough" to yourself? We often downplay our abilities and competency and fill our minds with self-doubt and thoughts of being a fraud instead. In this episode, ElaineMokk shares about her YouTube journey and how she navigates imposter syndrome. You can find her through YouTube (ElaineMokk).

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With the online space becoming more commonly used, it's no surprise that there has been a rise in toxicity and hate. Jean Yoon shares her experiences as a previous full-time Twitch streamer, how she grew her following, and what she is up to now. You can find Jean on Etsy (KireiCraftsCo) and Twitch (kireiautumn).

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