No Magic Bullet Podcast - An Honest Discussion on Mental Health

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“Amongst my generation and especially Gen Z, I think that there is a huge awareness around mental health.”

— Kyle Beechey

This episode is an instalment of What’s in Your Toolbox, a podcast about mental health and the tools that we use to cope, heal, and thrive.

In this episode, host Bobby K speaks with Kyle Beechey, a New York-based creative and accomplished vegan baker with an expertise in writing and in living. During this candid conversation, Kyle shares how her perfectionism complex has impacted her ability to slow down and self-nurture, how she nurtures and cherishes her amazing support team, and how she has implemented her own unique and delicious twist when it comes to vegan baking.“I am incredibly driven, to the point where I will burn myself out — actually managing my drive is something that I’ve had to work on.”

— Kyle Beechey

This‌ ‌episode discusses:‌ ‌

• The new generational shift in awareness of mental health and openness in talking about it 
• The tools that Kyle uses to recharge after a long day in front of her laptop — and how she infuses play into her baking experience
• How the setting of New York City helps Kyle to deal with her challenges and find inspiration

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Highlights:‌ ‌

00:54 Intro

02:26 Meet Girl Kyle

04:20 Kyle’s World 

05:35 Six degrees of separation

06:12 The call

07:39 Generational differences around mental health

09:03 Perfectionism & drive

10:26 Getting away from the laptop

11:34 Vegan baking 2:53 Creativity, play & interaction

14:30 Hours into minutes

15:21 New York life

17:41 K.A.S.T.

20:03 How to be supportive

21:44 Nurturing friendships

25:18 Hobbies & passions into tools

28:05 Grit & work ethics

29:43 Coping with mania

Links:‌ ‌ 

Kyle Beechey

http://www.kylebeechey.com

How to Turn Nearly Any Baking Recipe Into a Vegan Baking Recipe

https://www.bonappetit.com/story/veganizing-baking-recipe-tips

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SUBJECT: How vegan baking became a tool for stress relief…

Mix together one cup of supportive friendships, two tablespoons of inspiration, a dash of creativity, and one teaspoon of relaxation… and you get one incredible toolbox.

In this week’s episode of What’s in Your Toolbox, host Bobby K speaks with Kyle Beechey, a New York-based creative and accomplished vegan baker with an expertise in writing and in living, about the tools that she uses to cope, heal, and thrive 

During this candid and lively conversation, Kyle shares how her perfectionism complex has impacted her ability to slow down and self-nurture, how she nurtures and cherishes her amazing support team, and how she has implemented her own unique and delicious twist when it comes to vegan baking.

After you’ve listened to the episode, check out Kyle’s incredible tips for veganizing your baking recipes!

This‌ ‌episode discusses:‌ ‌

• The new generational shift in awareness of mental health and openness in talking about it 
• The tools that Kyle uses to recharge after a long day in front of her laptop — and how she infuses play into her baking experience
• How the setting of New York City helps Kyle to deal with her challenges and find inspiration

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“Music is beyond talking. It’s a universal language that we all understand and we all feel… it can touch our souls, it can trigger a memory, it can make somebody want to move.”

— Steve Koven

Never underestimate the power of music.

This episode of the Living Jewishly Podcasts is an instalment of What’s In Your Toolbox?, a podcast about mental health and the tools that we use to cope and heal. In this episode, host Bobby K sits down with his brother, Steve Koven, to talk about his journey from being diagnosed with a learning disability in childhood to earning his Master’s in Composition and Music from York University.

In this episode, you’ll discover why Steve, a talented musician and music educator, counts music as a powerful tool in his toolbox, and how he also uses it to help heal and support those around him.

“I graduated, and it was probably the best thing I’ve ever done in my life for developing self confidence, and understanding starting something and finishing it to the best of your ability.”

— Steve Koven

This‌ ‌episode discusses:‌ ‌

• The links between music and brain health, and Steve’s artist-in-residence gig with the University Health Network 
• How Steve became an educator even though it was the last thing he ever expected to be
• Why having a trusted mentor can help you in multiple facets of your life 

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“Your mental health is part of your brain health.”

— Jade Crystal

Your brain may not be a muscle, but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t work it! This week’s episode of the Living Jewishly Podcasts is an instalment of What’s In Your Toolbox?, a podcast about mental health and the tools that help us to cope and heal. In this episode, host Bobby K sits down with Jade Crystal, the Program Director at Brainable for the Women's Brain Health Initiative. Through the Brainable program, students in grades 5-8 are taught how to keep their brains healthy and lower their risk of developing degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.

Listen now to learn more about the importance of protecting your brain as you age, and the six pillars of brain health that will help you to stay alert, healthy, and happy. You’ll discover powerful tools that will benefit both your brain health and your mental health, from game nights to belly breathing to bedtime routines! 

This is the first episode of Season 2 of What’s in Your Toolbox?. This podcast feed features a rich roster of podcasts produced by Living Jewishly — subscribe now to never miss an episode.

“Being around people increases our dopamine — and dopamine is what keeps us happy.”

— Jade Crystal

This‌ ‌episode discusses:‌ ‌

• Why it’s important to engage in a wide variety of physical exercises, rather than just one type
• How to set goals for achieving a healthy, brain-friendly lifestyle with the free BrainFit app
• How social activity helps to develop your brain — and how to improve your mental and brain health through socializing (even if you’re shy or introverted)

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Highlights:‌ ‌

00:53  Intro

02:35  “Work daughter” & glamping

04:27  Brainable.ca

05:49  Six pillars of brain health

07:49  Physical activity

09:45  BrainFit app

11:58  Social activity

13:51  Stress management

16:13  Bedtime routines & afternoon naps

18:04  Jade’s toolbox

19:19  Training older audiences

20:51  Students, stigma & mental health

23:27  J.A.S.T.

25:36  Support Brainable

27:23  Turning hobbies & passions into tools

Links:‌ ‌ 

Brainable

https://www.brainable.ca

Mind Over Matter

https://womensbrainhealth.org/mind-over-matter-magazine 

Memory Morsels recipes

https://memorymorsels.org 

BrainFit app

https://womensbrainhealth.org/brainfit 

No Magic Bullet

http://nomagicbullet.org 

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“Trying to support a child who’s suffering and is going through some real difficult stuff around hospitalization and medication… that was something that was kind of outside of my toolbox.”

— Craig Wilson

How do we cope when the people closest to us are struggling? Especially when we ourselves struggle to understand their challenges?

This episode of the Living Jewishly Podcasts is an instalment of What’s In Your Toolbox?, a podcast about mental health and the tools that we use to cope and to heal. In this episode, host Bobby K speaks with Craig Wilson, a free-spirited Torontonian, avid snowboarder, and father of four daughters, about how he developed new mental health skills when one of his children was diagnosed with Bipolar I while in her late teens.

Tune in to learn how Craig and his family dealt with his daughter’s diagnosis, the challenges that they worked through together, and the shortcomings of the healthcare system.

“My toolbox has just been learning that my daughter is everything to me, and that I’ll walk over hot coals to support her.”

— Craig Wilson

This‌ ‌episode discusses:‌ ‌

• The mental health tools that Craig developed in the wake of his daughter’s diagnosis
• The tools that Craig’s daughter uses to stay healthy and balanced 
• What can happen when the wrong medication is prescribed — and why patience can be required 

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