The Happy Molecule

Being a professional athlete, Kendra Fisher was not about to be defeated…by mental illness. After losing a shot at the big time, and then later losing a child, she faced her severe anxiety head on. Today she is running for her son, raising money for other children, while at the same time healing herself and others.

Nurses face a dire mental health crisis. As a result, our healthcare system also faces a crisis. They are reporting burnout, depression and PTSD. This episode is about how serious the problem really is, and what needs to be done.

The first instalment of a semi-regular feature called My Story. People tell their personal mental health journeys. This first episode has the stories of two young people and their battles with Bi-Polar disorder.

Alanis Morrissette credits him with saving her life. Bryan Robinson is a psychotherapist and author. His advice for dealing with mental health…Chill!

The saying “Kids should be seen and not heard” may be long outdated but we still observe some of its meaning. The mental health crisis in our youth is something that can no longer be ignored or diminished. First thing we need to do…listen!

PART 2 | “Here are the 5 foods you can eat that will cure your depression” is not something you will hear in this episode. However, researcher Dr. Chris Palmer will enlighten you to what types of food can help your mental health.

Therapy, pills and meditation have long been considered the mainstays of mental health treatment. Add to this list what you eat. Dr. Chris Palmer is a researcher in the relatively new field of nutritional psychiatry.

Stop me if you’ve heard this before…it’s going to be ok, we’re going to get through this. Yeah, sure is tough to believe, right? Well, positivity to the rescue! Being positive doesn’t mean ignoring what’s going on, rather it is a powerful way to improve your mental health.

The pandemic, and the mental health crisis it creates, are creating many firsts. First time dealing with issues like depression and first time seeking help. This episode gets back to the basics. What is depression? When is it bad enough to call for help? Where do I find help? Basic questions. Basic answers.

Need to calm down? Plug one of your nostrils. If you are out somewhere, carry a balloon with you when you feel anxiety. Movement specialist Julie Thom joins me again, this time to talk about tools to control your stress with tools you were born with.