Level Up Growth

By Kelsey Harris

Hosted by a naturopathic doctor and a registered clinical counsellor who explore personal growth topics as they pursue their own personal growth journeys, using personal experience, clinical knowledge... more

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The podcast currently has 62 episodes available.

Level Up Growth episodes:

July 26, 202320. Becoming Less Defensive with Feedback
Do you ever find yourself feeling defensive when receiving feedback? Even if it's constructive, helpful, and we asked for it, we can often feel that pull into defensiveness. This week, Dr. Grace Ni, ND and Kelsey Harris, RCC share their own struggles with receiving feedback and give ideas on how to receive it better.
In this episode we talk about:
how to give feedback

why we get so defensive

strategies to receive feedback more productively
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24min
July 19, 202319. Wellness Perfectionism
According to dictionary.com perfectionism is the "refusal to accept any standard short of perfection." That begs the question, can any human ever be perfect? Wellness perfectionism is this standard as applied to wellness, personal growth and health. This week Dr. Grace Ni, ND and Kelsey Harris, RCC discuss wellness perfectionism and how to become more psychologically flexible.
In this episode we discuss:
what perfectionism, and wellness perfectionism is

why having this belief makes life harder

how to increase your psychological flexibility
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30min
July 12, 202318. Why Do Humans Get Anxious?
Anxiety is really common. It's one of the most frequent reasons people come to see Dr. Grace Ni, ND and Kelsey Harris, RCC in practice. It's also something they both experience themselves, because it's part of being human. This week they are discussing not only why people get anxious, also what we can do to accept some of the feelings of regular anxiety.
In this episode we talk about:
evolutionary theory of anxiety

diagnostic criteria for generalized anxiety disorder

how to cope with anxiety
To sign up for the wellness retreat go to https://www.advancehealthandwellness.com/ or call 604-474-2492.
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27min
July 05, 202317. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Self-Diagnosing... with Dr. Jessica Rabon
It's pretty common nowadays to get a lot of information on medical and mental health diagnoses from social media. And there certainly seems to be a rise in self-diagnosing. Is this okay to do? What should we be wary of? Dr. Grace Ni, ND and Kelsey Harris, RCC chat with Dr. Jessica Rabon, licensed clinical psychologist about mental health diagnoses, self-diagnosing and social media.
In this episode we talk about:
overlap in mental health diagnostic symptoms

what is helpful about self-diagnosing

what to be cautious of when self-diagnosing

and much more!

Special Guest:
Dr. Jessica Rabon is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in pediatric psychology. Her clinical interests include depression, anxiety, chronic medical illnesses, LGBTQ+ health, and eating disorders. She has published a number of peer-reviewed research papers and a book on topics such as suicide, depression, anxiety, self-compassion, gratitude, and forgiveness. Additionally, Jess creates mental health content on TikTok and Instagram (@jessicaleighphd), hosts a podcast, Psych Talk, and co-hosts another podcast, Welcome to Group Therapy, with the goal of making mental health more accessible and relatable, and destigmatizing mental health.

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To sign up for the Summer Wellness Retreat hosted by Kelsey go to https://www.advancehealthandwellness.com/ or call 604-474-2492
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36min
June 28, 2023 Bonus Episode: Personal Growth Tip of the Week
It's summer and we wanted to offer this quickie bonus episode instead of a full one this week. Grace Ni, ND shares her tip of the week (or summer) and Kelsey Harris, RCC offers some suggestions on how to adapt it regardless of ability.
Tune in next week for our first guest episode with Dr. Jessica Rabon!
If you're interested in the Summer Wellness Retreat (yoga and meditation) hosted by Kelsey please go to https://www.advancehealthandwellness.com/ or call 604-474-2492 to register! Spots are limited!
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5min
June 21, 202316. Changing Perspectives: Grace's Personal Growth Story
It's not easy to change perspectives and sometimes it can be the result of the struggles we face. This week, Grace Ni, ND and Kelsey Harris, RCC discuss what led Grace to her personal growth journey, from disordered eating to becoming a naturopathic doctor and beyond. Changing perspectives on a lot of different things in her life is part of what Grace has found to be impactful from her journey and she can continue to utilize in her life going forward.

In this episode we discuss:
body image and disordered eating

what led Grace into naturopathic medicine

by-products of personal growth work
TW: eating disorders
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28min
June 14, 202315. Facing Challenges: Kelsey's Personal Growth Story
Challenge and change can be avenues to personal growth. This week, Grace Ni, ND and Kelsey Harris, RCC discuss what led Kelsey to her personal growth journey and career as a registered clinical counsellor, as well as the many ways challenge and change still influence her personal growth journey. Challenge is something most of us face. What we do with it can make a huge impact on our lives.
In this episode we discuss:
what led Kelsey into counselling

the impact of illness and pain on Kelsey's journey

relationships that affected Kelsey's journey

the importance of challenge, change and learning on personal growth
TW: sexual assault
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28min
June 07, 202314. Dealing with the Expectations of Others
How do we deal with the expectations set out by our family or our culture or society at large? How do we know what we want? Why do we have timelines for our lives and get upset when they don't pan out. Grace Ni, ND and Kelsey Harris, RCC share some personal stories as they reflect on these questions. Questions that a lot of people wrestle with in order to live their best lives.
In this episode we talk about:
Familial, Cultural & Societal Expectations from an Immigrant Perspective

Familial, Culture & Societal Expectations from a Queer Perspectives

Timelines for our lives

What Personal Growth Work is
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26min
May 31, 202313. Working on Body Image Part 2
As promised, our continuation of last week's episode about body image. This week Grace Ni, ND and Kelsey Harris, RCC discuss strategies they've used with themselves as well as strategies they use with clients to help with body image and self-worth when it comes to appearance. There are a ton of approaches out there, so these are just a few for you to consider if you're struggling with body image.
In this episode we discuss:
approaching body image with self-compassion

approaching body image with values

a few other techniques for working with body image
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26min
May 24, 202312. Working on Body Image Part 1
So many of us struggle with body image. In a previous episode, Grace Ni, ND mentioned how she really dislikes when people speak badly about their bodies in front of her. And so, she and co-host Kelsey Harris, RCC dive into why that is and much, much more on body image.
In this episode we discuss:
what body image is

unhelpful perceptions, thoughts, feelings and behaviours

body image for other bodies
TW: eating disorders
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32min

FAQs about Level Up Growth:

How many episodes does Level Up Growth have?

The podcast currently has 62 episodes available.