In this podcast episode, led by Paige Abbott, an experienced therapist and expert on addiction, boundaries, and codependency, we explore the topic of how to be a healthy support person rather than a rescuer or fixer. This episode explores the essential elements of offering healthy support to others and when we are overstepping into control. If you are concerned about a loved one, struggling with how to help, and/or feeling guilty about your own boundaries and mental health care then this episode is well-suited for you.

This episode is for people who are currently in therapy or wondering about the therapeutic process and how it helps. If you are feeling stuck or that you aren't making the progress you would hope, Paige Abbott, an experienced therapist, talks about what might be feeding into this and how to gently move into more active change.

If you are new to therapy, returning to therapy after time away, or transitioning to a new therapist, this episode covers some of the topics you may be wondering about. That includes what to generally expect from a first therapy session, how and if to prepare, and how to take care of yourself before, during and after that appointment.

If you are new to therapy or looking for a therapist, this episode offers you some valuable questions and considerations to keep in mind, as well as how to narrow down your search. With a lot of therapists to choose from in most areas, we know it can be overwhelming to find a best fit person and want to help you in that process. Stay tuned for other upcoming episodes that take you through the therapy process and how to navigate this informed and empowered.

This episode is made for families looking at how to best support themselves and each other during the back to school transition. Long-time therapist, Paige Abbott, talks about what makes the transition hard for children and parents as well as strategies to set-up the transition logistically and emotionally.

If your internal voice tends to be harsh, critical, and judgmental than this episode will be a helpful listen. Paige Abbott, a seasoned therapist, talks about how we can move towards being kinder and more self-compassionate and specific tools and strategies to support this.

As a follow-up to our last episode on learning theory, behaviour and reinforcement, in this episode Paige Abbott talks about how to use these ideas to make shifts in our behaviours and habits. This episode is helpful for anyone who wants to stay consistent with healthy habits and/or wants to make changes with less helpful habits.

In this episode, Paige Abbott explores learning theory and how that applies to our behaviour, both good and bad. If you are struggling with habits that you would like to change, this information will help you understand how you got to where you are and what you can start doing to make behavioural shifts. Our next episode will follow-up on this information and share more about behaviour change building on these principles.

In this episode, Paige Abbott, an addiction therapist, explores the reasons that people may be curious to change their relationship with alcohol, the barriers that can come up in considering and exploring this change, what can help, and how to support yourself during this time. If you are sober curious or wanting to moderate your relationship with drinking, we would recommend this episode to promote awareness, information and hope.

This episode is suitable for anyone who is interested in learning more about why people consume alcohol, the impacts of alcohol on our body and mood, and what makes people curious about changing their relationship with alcohol. Hosted by Paige Abbott, an addiction therapist for over 15 years, this episode contains information about alcohol that people may find unsettling, particularly if they haven't learned about what effects alcohol can have on us. This episode is meant to be informative and get you thinking about what you consume and how you want this to look moving forward.