I Have My Reasons

Mike Erickson is a musician, vlogger, content creator, husband, father of three and life enthusiast! Over the last few years, I have seen Mike shift and change to better honour the needs of himself and his family. Watching this process, along with his fearless drive to create content has been inspiring!

In this Episode with Mike Erikson we talk about:

Mikes experience with anxiety and anxiety management 

Video and content creation

Social Media and how it can hinder the creative process 

and more!

INSTAGRAM: @beatmikmedia

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSByLRuGOGNbZRZCpH-DooA

The body scan meditation is a core practise of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program pioneered by Jon Kabat-Zinn. This meditation is done laying down in a comfortable position. With this meditation, you will be guided to systematically attune to the sensations in your body while trying to maintain a sense of openness and self-compassion. 

This type of meditation can support mental wellness, help us to relax, and assist in chronic pain management. In fact, after doing the body scan meditation many people report feeling that their pain is more manageable. Further to that, some people find that after doing the body scan meditation, they are able to relax and fall asleep. 

In Episode 6 of I Have My Reasons Kamloops Mental Health Counsellor Deandra Dey speaks with her good friend and colleague Kamloops Registered Massage Therapist Melissa West. Melissa is passionate about taking an interdisciplinary approach to healing chronic pain. This passion and experience led her to open her own pain management clinic in Kamloops.  Melissa’s team at Change Your Pain Kamloops includes Registered Massage Therapists, a Naturopath doctor, Counsellor and a Kinesiologist.

In this podcast, Deandra and Melissa talk about:

The autonomic nervous system
Pain and the nervous system
What happens in our bodies when dysregulated
Trauma and how it impacts the state of our nervous system 
Understanding and supporting our nervous system - a helpful tool in our healing journey

Resources:
Deandra Dey Therapy www.deandradeytherapy.com

Change Your Pain Kamloops www.changeyourpain.com

Niel Person- Pain Management https://lifeisnow.ca/

Hayatbakhsh, M. R., Najman, J. M., Jamrozik, K., Mamun, A. A., Alati, R., & Bor, W. (2007). Cannabis and anxiety and depression in young adults: a large prospective study. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 46(3), 408-417.
https://www.sciencedirect.co++m/science/article/abs/pii/S0890856709616853

Battistella, G., Fornari, E., Annoni, J. M., Chtioui, H., Dao, K., Fabritius, M., ... & Giroud, C. (2014). Long-term effects of cannabis on brain structure. Neuropsychopharmacology, 39(9), 2041-2048.

https://www.nature.com/articles/npp201467

Jerath, R., Edry, J. W., Barnes, V. A., & Jerath, V. (2006). Physiology of long pranayamic breathing: neural respiratory elements may provide a mechanism that explains how slow deep breathing shifts the autonomic nervous system. Medical hypotheses, 67(3), 566-571.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0306987706001666

Beauregard, M. (2007). Mind does really matter: Evidence from neuroimaging studies of emotional self-regulation, psychotherapy, and placebo effect. Progress in neurobiology, 81(4), 218-236.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301008207000123

In Episode 6 of I Have My Reasons Kamloops Mental Health Counsellor Deandra Dey speaks with her good friend and colleague Kamloops Registered Massage Therapist Melissa West. Melissa is passionate about taking an interdisciplinary approach to healing chronic pain. This passion and experience led her to open her own pain management clinic in Kamloops.  Melissa’s team at Change Your Pain Kamloops includes Registered Massage Therapists, a Naturopath doctor, Counsellor and a Kinesiologist.

In this podcast, Deandra and Melissa talk about:

The autonomic nervous system
Pain and the nervous system
What happens in our bodies when dysregulated
Trauma and how it impacts the state of our nervous system 
Understanding and supporting our nervous system - a helpful tool in our healing journey

Resources:
Deandra Dey Therapy www.deandradeytherapy.com

Change Your Pain Kamloops www.changeyourpain.com

Niel Person- Pain Management https://lifeisnow.ca/

Hayatbakhsh, M. R., Najman, J. M., Jamrozik, K., Mamun, A. A., Alati, R., & Bor, W. (2007). Cannabis and anxiety and depression in young adults: a large prospective study. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 46(3), 408-417.
https://www.sciencedirect.co++m/science/article/abs/pii/S0890856709616853

Battistella, G., Fornari, E., Annoni, J. M., Chtioui, H., Dao, K., Fabritius, M., ... & Giroud, C. (2014). Long-term effects of cannabis on brain structure. Neuropsychopharmacology, 39(9), 2041-2048.

https://www.nature.com/articles/npp201467

Jerath, R., Edry, J. W., Barnes, V. A., & Jerath, V. (2006). Physiology of long pranayamic breathing: neural respiratory elements may provide a mechanism that explains how slow deep breathing shifts the autonomic nervous system. Medical hypotheses, 67(3), 566-571.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0306987706001666

Beauregard, M. (2007). Mind does really matter: Evidence from neuroimaging studies of emotional self-regulation, psychotherapy, and placebo effect. Progress in neurobiology, 81(4), 218-236.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301008207000123

After starting his journey towards self-healing and having his two boys, Cory left his successful construction/excavation company to start the Breath Integration Coaching and Training Center with his business partner Lynn Aylward. 

In this episode Deandra and Cory talk about:

Cory’s journey to where he is now spiritually and professionally
Breathwork practise and what it has brought him
Parenting as an opportunity for learning and spiritual growth

Breaking down and destigmatizing the concept of higher-self
Working with deeper pain, not just the symptoms 
Acceptance and forgiveness as the centre stone to healing 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Forgiveness: The Greatest Healer of All by Gerald G Jampolsky

https://www.amazon.ca/Forgiveness-Greatest-Gerald-G-Jampolsky-ebook/dp/B0053GIJJU

Proof of Heaven by Eben Alexander https://www.amazon.ca/Proof-Heaven-Neurosurgeons-Journey-Afterlife/dp/1451695195

A Course in Miracles https://acim.org/acim/

The Conscious Parent by Shefali Tsabury https://drshefali.com/the-conscious-parent/

Connect with Cory:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coryerlandson/?hl=en
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cory.erlandson1/

Breath Integration Coaching and Training Centrehttps://www.breathintegrationkamloops.ca/

In this episode, Deandra sits down with influencer, coach and entrepreneur Jennifer Campbell. Jennifer is co-founder of Balance365life a program dedicated to helping women deprogram from the pressures of diet culture and gain autonomy over their health and wellness journey. 

In this episode, we talk about:

Jenn's company Balance365

Body Neutrality VS Body Positivity

How Jenn became inspired to do this work 

Body autonomy and weight loss for overall quality of life 

Intergenerational impacts of diet culture 

The importance of understanding our needs and listening to ourselves/bodies 
  
Resources:
Balance 365life Radio https://www.balance365life.com/category/b365-radio/

Balance 365life https://www.balance365life.com/

Mothers Daughters and Body Image- Hillary McBride https://www.amazon.ca/Mothers-Daughters-Body-Image-Ourselves/dp/1682613542

In this episode, Deandra chats with her friend and music mentor Michael Turner. Mike has owned Turners Music Studio for over 20 years, is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer and mentor/teacher.

In this episode, we talk about:
Mike's experience as a creative and entrepreneur
Challenges and opportunities of the current music economy 
Artist development 
Persistence, autonomy and diversification in your art practise 

Resources:
www.turnersmusic.com