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Sara Dimerman in conversation with Farhana Adatia. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:
Trauma and betrayal, especially in regards to couples relationships Some physical and emotional symptoms of trauma following betrayal The most common forms of betrayal in couples relationships Some of the ways that one can be helped by a professional following betrayal How to respond to a friend who has been betrayed Whether or not an individual, or couple, can ever reclaim their relationship as it once was, or make it even better Books/resources that can help -
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Phyllis Taylor. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:
Phyllis Taylor and what led to writing her book How well equipped Ontario's prison system is to rehabilitate offenders Issues that prisons seem either well or poorly equipped to handle Whether prisons are best suited for certain offenders and not the right place for others With crime on the rise, what Phyllis recommends in regards to keeping our streets safe -
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Sara Dimerman in conversation with Lesley Rosenthal about saying goodbye to a beloved pet.
Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:
How saying goodbye to a beloved pet is different to or the same as saying goodbye to a beloved human family member or friend What to keep in mind when making the decision to euthanize Whether to include children in the decision to euthanize your pet Knowing when the time is "right" to say goodbye Some options when euthanizing one's pet Whether or not children should be present for the euthanasia Some options in regards to burial or cremation of one's pet, for example What's "normal" in regards to your feelings in the days, weeks and months following the passing of your pet Some ways of memorializing or honouring one's pet If there are other pets at home, what changes might you see in them following the loss of their companionResources:
University of Guelph's Ontario Veterinary College guide for coping with the loss of a pet Midtown Mobile Veterinary Hospice Services -
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Alexandra Jai about about drumming out our feelings.
Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:
Alexandra's personal journey and how drumming allowed her to express her feelings and heal when she needed it most Mindful breath, mindful movement and mindful hand drumming and how, by integrating breath, body and beat we may experience rhythm bliss Finding one's rhythm zone and how to clear the unhelpful chatter in our heads -
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Kimberly Gawne about homeschooling. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:
What homeschooling means Whether there's an age or grade at which it's best to begin homeschooling Whether homeschooling is the right choice for every child and family The benefits of homeschooling Whether there are any drawbacks to homeschooling, including the possibility of less socialization Whether or not one needs to have a background in education or working with children in order to homeschool them Whether or not children who are homeschooled typically continue with homeschooling into high school How older teens, entering college or university programs after being homeschooled, fare, socially and academically, for example -
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Stephanie Gutnik about how recent grads can prepare themselves for the working world.
Whether it's normal or not to feel fearful about what lies ahead? Whether or not most people find that "right" job and one that they love right away Whether the work culture as we now know it - often hybrid or completely remote - is a detriment to young people going into the working world or of benefit to them Whether or not there's a difference between a "job" and a "career" How much should monetary compensation be taken into consideration when accepting a job What Stephanie wishes others would have told her when she first began working
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Sara Dimerman in conversation with Carol Mott about the power of perseverance in one's healing process. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:
What took place on April 21st, 2022 when Carol suffered a spontaneous hemorrhage in her spine which caused paralysis from the waist down What happened in the days and weeks following that very sudden and shocking experience What impact her state of mind had on her recovery Some of the most notable factors that contributed towards her persevering each day Support systems that helped her most The power of perseverance in her healing process -
Sara Dimerman in conversation with medical student Tera Armel about her personal journey on retraining her brain to manage chronic pain.
Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:
Neuroplastic pain What happened to Tera during her final year of undergrad at university and how her life changed after that Interventions to manage pain and how they helped or didn't How mental health is impacted by chronic painAdditional resources:
The Way Out, by Alan Gordon with Alon Ziv Curable Mayim Bialik and Alan Gordon -
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Rich Padulo. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:
Treat Accessibly, when and how it got started and its future goals How Treat Accessibly has grown over the years and the support it is receiving from communities and organizations How you can learn more about Treat Accessibly and what you can can do to get involved -
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Larissa Mills. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:
Why cell phones should be banned at school Whether, other than school, they should be banned elsewhere The impact of putting cell phones in the hands of toddlers or pre-schoolers The impact of cell phones on children's physical, psychological and social growth Whether it's ever too late to turn things around ie how parents can work towards breaking their child's dependence on cell phones or technology, in general How parents and schools can work together for the betterment of children's health -
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Dr. Laura Loli-Dano. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:
The five universal WHO (World Health Organization) QualityRights Standards and why they matter in the context of self or a loved one receiving care How being fully aware of people's human rights, in the context of health care systems, no matter how burdened the health care systems are, helps make informed and people-centred decisions The importance of increased awareness of quality rights - on the part of people receiving care, their loved ones', and health care personnel, especially in settings such as the mental health sector where people's exercising of their rights is often limited or infringed upon What we can do to make sure that human rights are at the heart of care in an overburdened health care system -
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Sandee Sharpe. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: What the word "retire" conjures up for most people Whether retirement is different now to what it was like decades ago What most people typically look forward to Some of the more typical concerns that people have as they move closer to retirement How we can begin to navigate changes successfully The impact on others such as when a couple retires together or one retires while the other continues doing what they’ve been doing for years Some dos and don'ts to consider in one's retirement phase of life
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Sara Dimerman in conversation with psychologist Sarah Chana Radcliffe. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:
What a tic disorder means The connection between a tic disorder and Tourette Syndrome Whether there is a typical age at which tics present themselves Whether or not gender is a factor Why tics occur Typical treatment approaches for tics and by whom Sarah Chana's latest book, No More Tics and how to use it Some dos and don'ts when you're around someone with a tic disorder -
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Registered Social Worker Clarissa Kennedy. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:
What a food addiction means Whether or not it differs from other addictions, such as to alcohol or gambling, for example Whether or not it is recognized as an addiction in diagnostic manuals that mental health professionals refer to If food addiction falls under the same category as an eating disorder and how it differs from other eating disorders such as binge eating Whether or not some people might be more vulnerable when it comes to developing an addiction to food and why Some signs that one might be grappling with a food addiction How to manage a food addiction Some of the ways in which food addiction is treated What special training someone with an eating addiction should look for in a therapist when they are seeking helpResources:
The Hunger-Satiety Scale Food Addiction Institute Sugar-Free For Life Support: I'm Sweet Enough Sugarbomb in your Brain Sugar and Carbs Anonymous (SCAA) (Molly) Sugar Sober Support Group Fridays at 1pm EST Hunger Scale Hunger Gauge -
Sara Dimerman in conversation with author Ailsa Keppie. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:
How Ailsa's journey into another culture and customs helped her to become more aware and sensitive towards cultural differences How her experiences helped her when working with others as a healer What Ailsa believes are the most compelling messages throughout her book Why she chose to leave the culture she adopted and return home -
Sara Dimerman in conversation with author Julie Starr. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:
Julie's personal story with the intention of helping other women feel less alone, to know that what they are feeling is normal and to prepare them for what lies ahead. Practical advice for women who are also parents, how to break the news of a separation to kids and how to manage one's feelings towards an ex when you're around them. How to live your better life after divorce Tools for transitioning from being in a marriage to living without your partner. -
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Dr. Riina Bray. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:
What Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) means The difference between an allergy and a sensitivity Some of the signs and symptoms of MCS How to go about getting this confirmed and the benefits of knowing that you have MCS Whether most people who are sensitive to one chemical are likely sensitive to more or all Some of the more common chemical sensitivities The impact that having MCS has on one's physical, social, emotional and psychological well being The impact that MCS has on one's relationship with a partner or children Whether there are any known causes or triggers for MCS Where people with MCS may go to get help or treatment Options available to help people with MCS Whether most people with MCS eventually live so called "normal" lives -
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Dr. Alex Korb. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:
The difference between being sad versus depressed The varying degrees of depression Some of the most typical symptoms of depression How to go about figuring out if you are clinically depressed or not What causes one to be depressed The connection between depression and anxiety The connection between depression and sleep Whether or not someone can experience periods of depression even if they are typically not prone to being depressed Best treatment approaches How family members can help someone living with depression Hope after depression -
Sara Dimerman in conversation with author, Lynda Faye Schmidt, on healing: from the inside out. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:
Lyndas' book, The Healing, and how closely her life resembles that of Cate's - the main character who leaves an abusive marriage after 26 years. What Lynda experienced in her first marriage and how she found the strength and courage to leave. The mixture of emotion that Lynda felt when leaving her home and city, especially since her youngest child, then 18, was remaining behind with his father. How Lynda's children were able to show compassion and kindness towards their father, despite being exposed to their parent's dysfunctional relationship. How Lynda's exposure to living with loved ones with mental illness has impacted her personally. How writing, along with other factors such as building close relationships and travel have contributed to her healing. -
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Psychologist, Dr. Jemma Helfman, on what we know about selective mutism and how to help children overcome it. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:
What selective mutism means How it differs from mutism Some of the reasons that children become selectively mute Whether there's a typical age at which selective mutism occurs Whether selective mutism is something that most educators and parents are familiar with and if not, what they might think is happening with their child or student when they don’t talk Whether children with selective mutism typically don't talk both at home and school The best approach to treating selective mutism The availability of therapists who treat selective mutism across Canada What parents can do to help Whether it's advisable for a child to be told about his/her diagnosisDr. Jemma Helfman recommends:
The Feelings Place Confident Kids Camp Toronto Selective Mutism Association Dr. Steven Kurtz in New York is one of the leaders in the field and there are lots of videos for parents on his website. Confident Kids Camp Michigan - Se mer
