The UnTrivial Podcast

So many couples want two things at once: safety and spark. But how do you hold both?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Bruce Chalmer, a couples therapist with over 30 years of experience and author of The Passion Paradox. We talk about why long-term love requires both intimacy and stability — and why tension between those needs is not a sign something is wrong.

We also unpack what this looks like for millennial moms navigating the mental load, shifting expectations around gender, and the reality of partnership in this stage of life.

If you’re building a relationship that you want to last in a deeply connected way, this conversation is for you.

Buy The Passion Paradox: https://www.amazon.ca/Passion-Paradox-Miles-Apart-Workbook/dp/B0G54CPMVZ

Dr. Bruce Chalmer's Website: https://brucechalmer.com/

When I was 22, I was diagnosed with cancer. The scariest news I've ever received and the most life-changing experience I've ever gone through.

In this episode, I share my story and how that diagnosis changed my life... for the better. It disrupted my understanding of certainty, control, health, beauty, and ultimately it reshaped how I think about resilience, risk, and living an authentic life.

If you're going through a tough time, or you’ve been holding yourself back recently, this episode is for you. It's a reminder that life can change in an instant and "someday" isn't guaranteed.

We're trying something new this week!

Welcome to a new solo episode format that I'm calling Top 3 on my FYP.

We're breaking down 3 viral moments of the week and discussing their cultural meaning and impact.

Today we're talking:

- Rejection Therapy and going after 1000 "No"s

- Incels and backlash about a Diary of a CEO clip

- Social media relationships and when your romantic life intertwines with how you make a living $$

Let me know what you think of this new episode style and your thoughts on these viral moments!

I'm back! Excited to share what's been going on these last few months and what's to come with the podcast in 2026.

Jumping on this week to give a little update on life and the podcast for the next few months.

There's been a lot going on and I've been processing so much newness in this stage of motherhood, specifically as it relates to pausing my career and the pressures of remaining "relevant" to the workplace.

I share how I'm trying to remember that parenthood is the most demanding, important, real, and significant work of my life, more than any 9-5. I share how I'm trying to reframe my thinking when I get stuck worrying about success and my advice for moms who want to explore their own pursuits while off work in a way that feels meaningful and pressure-free.

Reminder: if you started any other new job that was 7 days a week, on-call every evening, 12 hour days, and barely any breaks, it probably wouldn't be the time you put pressure on yourself to start a side-hustle too.

Charlotte Grimmel is a corporate psychologist turned Mindset Coach who helps entrepreneurs get out of their own way and unlock the mindset that leads to incredible real-world outcomes. Tune in to discover how to transform self-defeating patterns into pathways for growth and empowerment.

Key Takeaways:

Understanding the roots of self-sabotage and its impact on personal and professional life. Practical strategies to shift from self-sabotage to self-compassion. The role of mindset in overcoming internal barriers and achieving goals. Insights into aligning your mind with your ambitions for a fulfilling life.

Connect with Charlotte:

Instagram: @TheMindFriend

 #SelfSabotage #Mindset #PersonalGrowth #Podcast

Dr. Tracy Dalgleish is a Clinical Psychologist, Author, Podcast Host, and renowned relationship expert. With over 15 years experience supporting couples and individuals, Dr. Tracy empowers her clients to improve their communication and build strong and healthy connections with themselves and their partners.

Today we discuss:

• How relationships change after marriage and kids

• Resentment, logistics, the mental load, and the “roommate” phase

• How to get unstuck and find connection after disconnection

• Bids, rituals, and how couples should end their days together

• What makes marriage last

And so much more.

Connect with Dr. Tracy at:

Instagram: @DrTracyD

Website: www.drtracyd.com

Dr. Susie Bennett is a Researcher focused on exploring male suicide. Her PhD focuses on the cultural and social determinants that put men at risk of suicidal despair, and the factors that can aid men to recover a meaningful life.

Today we discuss:

• Common factors impacting men’s mental health and suicidality

• Culture pressures, rigid masculine norms, and fear of failure

• How women factor into the equation

• How to support the men in your life and shift the cultural climate

and so much more.

Connect with Dr. Bennett:

instagram: @Male_Suicide_Research

My guest today is Jill Parekh. Jill is a Business & Mindset Coach who specializes in helping entrepreneurs overcome imposter syndrome and she also hosts the ‘From Imposter to Empowered’ Podcast. In 2022 she self-published her book "You're Not Special: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Stepping Into Your Worthiness".

Today we discuss what Imposter Syndrome is, how to overcome it, if "faking it till you make it" actually works, how to challenge your inner critic, and so much more.

Connect with Jill at:

Instagram: @YourCoachJill

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My guest today is John Wenderlein. John is a Hospice Chaplain, who supports dying patients and makes sure they leave this world with someone by their side.

John is also an author of two books, Delayed Honor and Remember Me, one specifically about veterans, where he shares the stories of patients he’s worked with and what we can learn from people approaching the end of life.

Today we discuss:

• What exactly a Chaplain does

• What it's like to work in a hospice setting

• How to handle regrets at the end of life

• Supporting veterans 

• Whether or not people are generally at peace with death

• What john believes is most important in leading a full life

And so much more.

Connect with John and purchase his books at www.remembermejw.com