Today is World Bipolar Day and Vincent Van Gogh's birthday (who had untreated bipolar disorder in the late 1880s). On this episode of MindBody Matters, Greg Rennie interviews author, motivational speaker and bipolar disorder advocate, Sandra Steiner who lives with bipolar disorder. Sandra and Greg discuss the importance of World Bipolar Day and its focus on improving awareness of bipolar and to reduce stigma and discrimination, talk about her book "A Sparking Tornado: A Memoir of Living With and Thriving -ish Bipolar Disorder" and her success story that despite having the illness she is a successful author, fitness professional, motivational speaker, mother and advocate.

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Resources:

• Sandra Steiner's website: https://sandrasteiner.com/
• With 330 community locations, check www.cmha.ca  to find resources local to you or online. 
• Connex Ontario - Available 24/7 for call, text, email or live chat. 1-866-531-2600 www.connexontario.ca for supportive listening and resources in your area.
• Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). With both community programs and an in-patient hospital in Toronto, www.camh.ca , provides services for patients and families. A valuable resource is the virtual urgent care with same day appointments Virtual Urgent Care | CAMH 
• Ontario Mood Disorders Association - Hope and Me - Mood Disorders Association of Ontario. Specifically for mood disorders, they have a bi-monthly bipolar support group, in addition to services such as counseling and an 8-week W.R.A.P. program (Wellness Recovery Action Plan discussed in Chapter 5 of the book) About Us – Hope + Me 
• BounceBack® is a free skill-building program managed by CMHA. It is designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, depression, anxiety, stress or worry. Delivered over the phone with a coach and through online videos, you will get access to tools that will support you on your path to mental wellness. Home - BounceBack Ontario 

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On this episode, Greg Rennie talks with author, coach and blogger, Brian Sachetta about his two books and his brand "Get Out of Your Head". The focus of this episode is 10 tactics you can use to manage anxiety included in his first book "Get Out of Your Head: A Toolkit for Living with and Overcoming Anxiety. His follow-up book is "Get Out of Your Head: Navigating the Abyss of Depression.

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Resources mentioned in this episode

• Brian Sachetta's website to get his book: https://getoutofyourhead.com/
• Get Brian's first book (on managing anxiety) from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L5Z6V75
• Get his second book (on managing depression) from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09KQ4FLBW

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On this episode of MindBody Matters, Greg Rennie hosts his first solo episode as co-host Rob Wreford has left the podcast to focus on his voice artist/voice actor career. Greg interviews author Mary Beth O'Connor and they discuss her memoir "From Judge to Junkie: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction available from Amazon. Mary Beth discusses her past life of an addiction to crystal meth, how she got clean and went on to studying law and had a long career as a judge in the U.S. The focus of the interview is to introduce alternative peer-support groups other than Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous such as Women for Sobriety and LifeRing.

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• Artwork for MindBody Matters created by artist Mel Coleman ⁠https://www.instagram.com/melscoleman/⁠ or melcoleman.ca

Resources mentioned in this episode

• Purchase Mary Beth’s book "From Junkie to Judge: https://www.amazon.ca/Junkie-Judge-Womans-Triumph-Addiction/dp/0757324568
• Website: https://junkietojudge.com/

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On this episode of MindBody Matters we interview Grammy Award winner and author John Novello. In a captivating interview with bestselling author John Novello, we delve into the extraordinary journey of a man whose life has been guided by an enigmatic voice since the tender age of three. This mysterious presence, aptly named “The Invisible Architect,” has been a constant source of inspiration and guidance throughout John’s life.

Notably recognized as a Grammy award-winning jazz pianist and composer, John has achieved remarkable success in the world of music, with multiple top ten hits on the Billboard Jazz Chart, including two number one hits – “B3 Soul” and “Good to Go.” Beyond his musical prowess, John has also ventured into the realm of literature, becoming a bestselling author and music educator.

His latest book, “The Invisible Architect: How to Design Your Perfect Life From Within,” delves into the intriguing fusion of memoir and channeled transformational self-help principles. This innovative self-help program offers a unique perspective on achieving one’s perfect life by harnessing the power within.

Imagine having a steadfast ally, the Invisible Architect, ready to assist in discovering, designing, and achieving your ideal life. This enigmatic force is always at your side, capable of manifesting your desires, dreams, and beliefs in the “garden of reality,” guided by your focus, expectations, and faith.

John Novello’s interview offers a glimpse into the profound insights he shares in his book, unveiling the potential that lies within each of us to become the architects of our own destiny. It’s a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and the realization that your perfect life is waiting to be claimed from the vast expanse of the “quantum intelligent field.” Explore the transformative wisdom of “The Invisible Architect” and embark on a path towards designing your own perfect life from within.

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• Artwork for MindBody Matters created by artist Mel Coleman ⁠https://www.instagram.com/melscoleman/⁠ or melcoleman.ca

Resources mentioned in this episode

• To have John Novello as your personal mentor, register here: go.johnnovelloauthor.com/registerPurchase
• Purchase John’s books: johnnovelloauthor.com
• Listen to John’s Music: keysnovello.com

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On this episode of MindBody Matters we interview author Leif Gregersen who lives with Schizoaffective Disorder and as an author has published a dozen books on mental health, poems and on other subjects.We discuss what a delusion and psychosis are.

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Resources mentioned in this episode

• CBC News: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/first-person-edmonton-psychosis-leif-gregersen-1.6491424
• Leif's books available by email and signed by the author: [email protected]
• Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Leif-Norgaard-Gregersen/author/B00DK44DAG?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

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On this episode of MindBody Matters we interview Nurse and Psychotherapist, Marida Etherington who is Certified Grief Educator having trained with David Kessler. We discuss the loss of her father and Rob and Greg's discuss about their recent losses to try to understand how to grieve and move forward.

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• Artwork for MindBody Matters created by artist Mel Coleman ⁠https://www.instagram.com/melscoleman/⁠ or melcoleman.ca

Resources mentioned in this episode

• Website: https://maridaetherington.com/
• Marida's Book: https://www.amazon.ca/-/fr/Marida-Etherington/dp/1777534313

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On this episode of MindBody Matters we interview a seasoned traveler and entrepreneur, Jamie Meyer who shares her experience of having an eating disorder when younger and the point at which she changed her perception of self and later in life built an award winning company, Nine Carat.

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• Artwork for MindBody Matters created by artist Mel Coleman ⁠https://www.instagram.com/melscoleman/⁠ or melcoleman.ca

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Jamie's Website: https://www.jamiemeyerenterprises.com/
• Jamie's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5UKTdKM6ctdG4PUQuEMY2K?si=e98fd971e51f4f81&nd=1&dlsi=9455e03af86042bf

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This is a replay of an episode from 2023. Steve Martin is on our show (not that Steve Martin). Stephen Hawley Martin author and radio host shares his personal story of an out of body experience and the discussions he's had over the years as a radio show host when he interviewed members of the government Stargate program, Edgar Casey's son, physicists and those with personal experience of a near death experience also known as NDE. Are we in the 'Age of Aquarius'? Tune in to find out.

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Stephen Hawley Martin: https://www.shmartin.com/
• Stephen’s books: https://www.amazon.ca/stores/Stephen-Hawley-Martin/author/
• Bruce Greyson’s book: https://www.amazon.ca/After-Doctor-Explores-Near-Death-Experiences/

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In this summer's "The Best of MBM" series we replay our episode from January 2024 about psychedelic assisted therapy and a groundbreaking clinical trial of the use of psilocybin for cancer patients at the Sunstone Therapies Clinic in Maryland. Guest and clinical trial participant, Alice Grasset was a client of therapist Dr. Brian Richards. Brian and his father Dr. Bill Richards are featured in a recent Netflix show, How to Change Your Mind hosted by Michael Pollan. Bill Richards was a pioneer in the research of the use of psychedelics in health care from 1967 to 1977.

Alice describes her psilocybin experience, the dissolution of the ego and the realization that she is part of something larger. Alice left the corporate world and launched the Sparkles of Grace program for breast cancer survivors that utilizes yoga, meditation, and coaching.

After the interview MindBody Matters co-hosts Greg Rennie and Rob Wreford discuss how they are now convinced that the use of psychedelics can help people struggling with a cancer diagnosis, depression and PTSD. Greg, who is a Psychotherapist considers using providing psychedelic assisted therapy.

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• Artwork for MindBody Matters created by artist Mel Coleman  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/melscoleman/⁠ or melcoleman.ca

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• "The Use of Psychedelics for Depression and PTSD: An Interview with Psychiatrist Dr. Singh": Episode #3: mb-matters.com/episodes
• Aquilino Centre/Sunstone Therapies: https://www.sunstonetherapies.com/#news-events
• Alice Grasset's website "Sparkles of Grace" dedicated to helping women who are breast cancer survivors through the use of yoga and meditation: https://sparklesofgrace.com/about/
• Alice and her husbands business, Yapura Wellness: https://www.yapurawellness.com/about-us
• Book by Dr. Bill Richards, "Sacred Knowledge: Psychedelics and Religious Experiences: https://www.amazon.ca/Sacred-Knowledge-Psychedelics-Religious-Experiences/dp/0231174071/ref=asc_df_0231174071/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309747941035&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12825562238776908532&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9000914&hvtargid=pla-543158761878&psc=1&mcid=edb5167bbe283a64a17770b6b32a2222

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In this summer's "The Best of MBM" series, we replay our episode on the ceremonial use of ayahuasca from January 2024. We interviewed Drew Bankey from “Sacred Journeys Within”, an ayahuasca ceremony he leads in Colorado. Drew shares his experience in the military and the impact of two tours in the Iraq war had on his life as it resulted in PTSD, suicidality and loss of purpose until he met Ayahuasca. Drew and his family were on a recent episode of the TV show, "Homestead Rescue" and got help to build a place for visiting PTSD survivors in their remote location in Colorado.

Co-host Rob Wreford is a sceptic and shares his opinion after the interview and Greg and Rob describe the next episode in the series on psychedelic therapies and ceremonies.

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• If you would like to be a guest on the show or to inquire about sponsorship/advertising, go to our website: mb-matters.com
• Artwork for MindBody Matters created by artist Mel Coleman  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/melscoleman/⁠ or melcoleman.ca

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• “I’m Perfect and So Are You” by Drew Bankey: https://www.amazon.com/Im-Perfect-Are-You-collaboration-ebook/dp/B089P1T6V2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ZJNET0L07166&keywords=i%27m+perfect+and+so+are+you&qid=1703445079&s=digital-text&sprefix=i%27m+perfect+and+so+are+you%2Cdigital-text%2C79&sr=1-1
•  Sacred Journeys Within – Plant Medicine Sacred Ceremony: https://www.sacredjournieswithin.com/our-story
• Eagles Nest Podcast: https://www.sacredjournieswithin.com/the-eagles-nest-podcast

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