Today we explore the role of routine in mental health, how to identify an ineffective routine, and where to start adding structure to your life. The Power of Routines in Your Mental Health: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/the-gen-y-psy/201810/the-power-routines-in-your-mental-health%3Famp&ved=2ahUKEwjupvXbs9jsAhVBn-AKHW0wCrAQFjABegQIDRAB&usg=AOvVaw0wQQ3nwlHbRmjar7fRU5G8&cf=1

Today we'll be talking about: toxic shame and how it alienates and disconnects us from other people, The Power of Vulnerability, and recent realizations I've made in Therapy about my own self-isolating habits.

The Power of Vulnerability: https://youtu.be/iCvmsMzlF7o

Do you struggle to push outside of your comfort zone? Are you a procrastinator? Or maybe you struggle with negative feelings so you deal with them by impulsively spending money. These are all examples of Avoidance Behaviour, and they're a real nuisance if you're trying to grow as a person. In today's episode we talk about the 5 kinds of Avoidance Coping, what they look like, and how to start healing from it. ♥️

Can positivity really be bad for us? Can positive people impact our recovery and growth in a harmful way? In today's episode we'll be exploring the topic of toxic positivity and how it shows up in our lives, culture, and even Activism, and how to protect ourselves when feeling invalidated and unheard.

The first of a brand new series of Episodes on Toxic Traits. Today's episode explores Emotionally Manipulative Traits as well as common tactics people use to manipulate others. We will also touch on the types of toxic traits, how to spot someone who might be manipulative, and what the cycle of abuse looks like.

Today I'll be talking with my identical twin sister, Kayla, about how to find confidence in creating, and carving out your own creative space. We discuss taking the leap into an artistic career, the actual value of our labour, and we'll also be expanding on some input from some listeners and friends (SleepyKokiri and LostPixelca) who have also made creating their jobs!

Are you finding yourself becoming more and more obsessed with your job? Does spending time on leisurely hobbies like reading or playing videogames paralyze you with guilt? Do you feel guilty for calling in sick to work? Well, you might be struggling with a Workaholic Mindset which is EXACTLY what today's episode is all about. We'll also be touching a bit on Karō-shi, a Japanese Phenomenon describing deaths connected to overworking and occupational stress. Hustle Culture is a huge part of how people believe they'll achieve their goals, but is it good for us? And can it make us LESS active in other facets of our lives? Tune in to find out!

Sometimes you just need to treat yourself! Bath Bombs, an ENTIRE DAY of video Games and Takeout. Life is hard! Can we REALLY feel BETTER by doing all of this? Is this really Self Care??? Tune in to today's episode where we discuss finding balance with self soothing behaviours and how we can use them as helpful tools instead of harmful avoidance.---Content Warning: there will be a very brief and non-explicit mention of self harm and impulsive behaviours including binge drinking and binge eating in this episode.

Hey! Welcome to Your Uncomfort Zone where we explore creativity, culture, and self care through lifestyle. On today's episode, we'll be talking about the overarching theme of this podcast: Discomfort and how it shows up and facilitates growth in our lives. "Comfort is a warm blanket, but if you don't come out from under there, your cat will hate you..."