The Mental Health Boot Camp Podcast

What is it like being a kid during the pandemic? What has school been like? What has been the hardest part and what has been the best part of living through a pandemic? Any advice for parents supporting their kids during this time? We are thrilled to have our special guest Lily, an expert at being 8 years old during the Covid pandemic.

What role do siblings play in our development? How do they contribute to our identity, our conflict resolution skills, and our sense of belonging? Today we have our book club discussion of The Sibling Effect by Jeffrey Kluger and reflect on our own sibling relationships. We also have a special ambush from one of our siblings. Who? Listen to find out. 

#Siblings #MentalHealth #Conflict #Favorite #Kluger #BirthOrder

What role do medical conditions and/or injuries have on mental health? For example: chronic illness, concussion, cancer, sport injury, etc. What are the physical, emotional, social and personal identity issues that can arise?

Why do we lie? How can we stop? Why do we sometimes lie to ourselves, and what impact does that have on our mental health? What can you do when you suspect (or know) someone is lying to you? 

#lying #mentalhealth #therapy #selfdeception #littlewhitelie #parenting

Lying in Therapy article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-therapy/201610/why-people-lie-their-therapists

It’s that time of the year again! Any advice on how I can make it a positive and healthy holiday season? Today we tackle common holiday stressors including finances, expectations, traditions, reverting to old family roles, and the Grinches of dinnertime conversation: politics and religion. Also, if the podcast became a Hollywood movie (it won't), who would play each of us?

How do perceptions of gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation impact the well being of people? We welcome Bryan Gidinski, an educator and speaker on LGBTQ+ issues within the home and educational system. 

Find out more about Bryan at his website: http://www.lostboysconsulting.ca/bryan-gidinski/

Ever Googled your symptoms? Today we welcome Casey Gueren to talk about her book: It's Probably Nothing: The Stress-Less Guide to Dealing with Health Anxiety, Wellness Fads, and Overhyped Headlines. Come learn where you land on the Brooke-to-Joanna health anxiety spectrum! #bookclub #healthanxiety #swedishcars #checkwithyourMD

What advice would you give to new therapists? What do you wish you had known when you were just starting your career? From chair selection to generalist/specialist to the importance of therapeutic modality, we welcome back Jo with a lively discussion of the building blocks of a therapist's career. 

Taking risks. What are healthy risks vs. unhealthy risks? Why does risk scare us? Do we need to take some risks to grow? After a discussion of Halloween and migraines, Chris, Brooke & Ryan discuss the process of decision making, taking calculated risks, and its necessity for growth and change.

Don't forget our book club selection: It's Probably Nothing. by Casey Gueren. 

Retiring from work is a major life change that can bring stress as well as benefits. Why do some people’s mental health decline once they retire? How can we help prepare folks for retirement or respond to challenges once retired. Dr. Denis Boyd joins us to discuss the grief, meaning, and social connection that is crucial when a person faces retirement. Also, some TedLasso.

#Retirement #TedLasso #Grief #Meaning #Rotary #Boomer #Psychology