A mental health advocate who wants to positively impact the lives of others and restructure the way that we think to ensure that we are living the best, happiest, successful lives possible. Through inspiring stories and fascinating interviews, I hope to use real conversations to show you that you aren't alone and can find a positive in every situation. Life is short, why not make every day count?
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#100- Not Crazy, Just Bipolar (with Tara Campbell)
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Happy Friday :) I didn't even realize that this was our 100th episode - yaaay!! This week, we are joined by a fellow mental health advocate, Tara Campbell. In this episode, Tara tells us all about how she got diagnosed with bipolar disorder, the fear that came along with her diagnosis, and what inspired her to really embrace this illness that was i…
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#99- Freeing Ourselves From Our Vices (with Jon Cerone)
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The Revolutionized Mind Podcast is BACK (again) this week with Podcast Host, Author, and Artist, Jon Cerone! In this episode, Jon talks about his journey with addiction. After struggling for many years, he decided that he needed to get sober if he wanted to become the person he knew he could be. Recovery wasn’t an easy journey, but now almost 5 yea…
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#98- Quarter Life Crisis (with Carlea Blight)
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Hey everyone! In honour of my best friend Carlea's birthday today, I'm releasing this super fun podcast episode where we chat about turning 25. Come hang out with us as we sip some espresso martinis and talk about the pressures that come along with being this age, the confusion we have about what we should be doing next, and the impacts that COVID …
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Heyyooo! It's been a while since we got to sit down and chat. Is it just me or have the last few months felt really weird for you too? I have just been feeling super stuck in my environment lately and I was starting to notice that it was affecting my mental health. So, I decided to make a big life change: I'm back at Western University for the seme…
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This week on TRM, we are joined by the Founder of Step by Step Tours, Erica Romaniuk! Erica graduated with a mechanical engineering degree from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson) and was very grateful to find a job in her field post-grad. However, this job brought on lots of anxiety, feelings of isolation, and overall poor …
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#95- Using Sport as a Tool (with Benji Arhen)
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The Revolutionized Mind Podcast is BACK this week with the one and only, Benji Arhen! In this episode, Ben tells us all about his journey as an athlete, explains how we can use sport as a tool in our lives, and emphasizes the importance of building mental toughness. Born and raised in Ghana, Benji didn’t actually start playing football until his la…
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#94- Life with a Hallucination (with Mary Tompros)
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Let's start by taking a big deep breath together! This week, we are joined by mental health advocate and social work student, Mary Tompros. Mary lives with a chronic hallucination, and in this episode, she tells us all about how it started, how she learned to adapt, and just generally what it feels like to never be alone. She shares some of the cop…
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Happy Friday! If you're also feeling overwhelmed right now, you're definitely not alone. Hopefully, you're taking some time for yourself by choosing to listen to this podcast episode today! This week on TRM, we are joined by Health Coach and Yoga Therapist, Aimee Huffman. In this episode, Aimee tells us all about yoga therapy. We discuss what it is…
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#92- Life is Hard: A Conversation About Important Things (with Ryan Forsyth)
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After taking a short, unplanned hiatus, I'M BACK!! I am so excited to have Ryan back on the show. This was my first ever in-person podcast recording, and we had a lot of fun, while also talking about many important things. We discussed everything from politics to human rights to activism to women's safety to men's mental health and so much more. Th…
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#91- The Power of Mindset and Vulnerability (with Kevin Boucher)
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This week on TRM, we are joined by Mindset Coach and Entrepreneur, Kevin Boucher! In this episode, Kevin talks about how his mental health journey influenced his coaching career. After running two successful businesses and “having everything”, he found himself in a really dark headspace where he didn’t know what to do next. His relationships were s…
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#90- The Gut-Brain Connection (with Abby King)
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Happy sunny Friday! This week on TRM, we are joined by Certified Nutrition Specialist, Abby King. In this episode, Abby tells us all about the gut-brain connection. She explains how the food that we eat, our eating habits, and our mentality around food all have a direct impact on our gut and brain health. Abby takes a holistic and personalized appr…
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#89- ReLaunch Your Business and Your Life (with Hilary DeCesare)
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Happy long weekend! Today, we are joined by CEO, Public Speaker, Executive and Solopreneur Coach, Author, and Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Hilary DeCesare from The ReLaunch Co! In this episode, Hilary talks about how her own personal life “relaunches” have put her in the position that she’s in today. Through remaining curious and having an innate de…
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#88- Sick Not Weak (with Michael Landsberg)
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This week on The Revolutionized Mind, we are joined by Canadian Sports Broadcaster, Mental Health Speaker, and Founder of Sick Not Weak, Michael Landsberg! I am so grateful that I got the chance to sit down with someone that I listened to on the radio growing up (fangirl moment). In this episode, Michael talks about his experience with depression, …
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#87- Post-Traumatic Growth (with Joelle Maletis)
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Happy first week of Spring! This week on TRM, we are joined by PTSD & Trauma Expert, Psychotherapist, CEO, and Clinical Director, Joelle Maletis. In this episode, Joelle explains the concept of post-traumatic growth, which is all about learning how to live your life after trauma. Her approach is extremely authentic and genuine, highlighting that so…
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#86- Hypnotherapy and Anxiety Loops (with Elena Theofilatos)
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Happy Friday beautiful people! How are you doing these days? Join me for a little mental health check-in before listening to this week's episode. Today, we are joined by Hypnotherapist, Social Worker, and Coach, Elena Theofilatos. After struggling with anxiety for most of her life, she became passionate about understanding how our anxious thoughts …
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#85- Flexibility in Mental Health Care, ADHD, and OCD (with Noah Tile)
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This week on TRM, we are joined by Psychotherapist, Rabbi, and Co-Founder of Resolvve Mental Health, Noah Tile! In this episode, we discuss a wide range of topics. First, Noah explains how he found a need to make mental health care more accessible and affordable for students. Resolvve Mental Health is a platform that aims to provide people with the…
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#84- Indigenous Mental Health (with Alexia)
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Happy Friday! This week on The Revolutionized Mind, we are joined by Alexia who is an Auntie, Community Helper, Indigenous Advocate, Writer, and Dreamer. In this episode, we talk all about Indigenous mental health and well-being. Alexia shares some of the ways that colonial systems have impacted Indigenous folks’ ability to thrive in Canada, the im…
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#83- The RecoverED Project (with Sam, Emma, and Francesca)
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Happy Friday! This week, we are joined by three members of The RecoverED Project team, Sam, Emma, and Francesca. The RecoverED Project is a teen and young-adult-led nonprofit organization aiming to aid those in ED Recovery and spread awareness about eating disorders. Their main goal is to help as many individuals as possible find their freEDom and …
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Special: EMBODY YOGA Fundraiser (with Lumenus Community Services)
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I am incredibly honoured to be partnering with Lumenus Community Services to help promote their upcoming EMBODY YOGA fundraiser! In this special episode, we are joined by Lisa Nash, a long-time supporter of Lumenus, who is telling us all about this nonprofit organization, how they serve the community, and why she decided to get involved. EMBODY YOG…
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Happy Friday! This week, we are joined by the CEO and Founder of TadHealth, Ben Greiner. A few years ago, Ben found himself supporting his best friend through a mental health crisis situation. At the time, he didn’t have the knowledge or resource information to help his friend in the way that he wanted. This sparked Ben’s passion for really getting…
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#81- Addiction, Recovery, and Advocacy (with Todd Rennebohm)
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This week, we are joined by mental health advocate and podcast host, Todd Rennebohm. Before Todd began working in the mental health space, he was heavily struggling with an alcohol addiction. But, like many, he didn’t realize how serious it was. In this episode, he shares his story with mental illness, explains how it was affecting different areas …
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#80- My Experience with Dermatillomania (with Angela Hartlin)
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Happy Friday friends! Today we are joined by author and advocate, Angela Hartlin. In this episode, Angela talks about her experience with Dermatillomania, which is also known as Excoriation Disorder. Skin Picking falls under the “Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours” (BFRBs) category which is something that not many people know about - myself include…
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#79- Mental Health and Masculinity (with Simon Rinne)
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Happy Friday! I’m so excited to be getting back into our regular guest conversations this week. Today, we are joined by Simon Rinne from Mindful Men. Simon is a Social Worker and Podcast Host who is passionate about creating safe spaces for men to talk about their mental/emotional health. In this episode, Simon shares his experience with mental ill…
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Happy New Year and welcome to 2023! What a wild couple of months it has been. Thank you for giving me the space to get myself back on track after a very overwhelming time- I'm so happy to be back! I wanted to do a quick catch-up episode to explain where I've been at, share some of the struggles I was facing, and also discuss my goals for the upcomi…
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#77- Mental Illness and Self-Discovery (with Amanda Ferrier)
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Welcome back to another episode of TRM! Thank you for bearing with me as I get through this very busy season of my life. I'm doing my best to stay on top of all my responsibilities while also being mindful of my own mental health. This week, we are joined by Amanda Ferrier who is sharing her mental health story with anxiety, depression, and suicida…
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#76- Protecting Our Peace (with Megan Gallagher)
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Happy Friday! If you've been feeling overwhelmed lately, you're not the only one. Life has been kicking my a$$ lately and I'm definitely noticing some early signs of burnout. However, it has made me much more aware of how I'm spending my time and energy and this has been a blessing. On that note, our guest today, Megan Gallagher, talks all about ma…
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#75- Mental Health Advocacy, Research, and Suicide Prevention (with Sam Gerry)
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Happy Friday! This week on TRM, we are joined by mental health advocate and researcher, Sam Gerry. This is honestly one of my favourite interviews I’ve ever done on this podcast! I think Sam brings so much value and many important perspectives to this conversation. He shares his own story, his advocacy journey, and what his current research entails…
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#74- Understanding our Emotions and Releasing Trapped Ones (with Skylar Sustin)
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Happy first week of November (the best month of the year)! This week on The Revolutionized Mind, we are joined by Emotion and Trauma Release Coach, Skylar Sustin. In this episode, we talk all about emotions, including the mindsets behind them, what trapped emotions are and how they affect us, and also learning how to become more aware of the reason…
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#73- How Bullying Impacted my Mental Health (with Tyler Dulong)
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Happy Friday! This week's episode is very eye-opening and unique. Our guest, Tyler, shares his experience with bullying, how that affected his mental health, and how he got to the place he's at today. Throughout his early school years, Tyler was getting bullied nearly every day which led to him having extreme anxiety about going to school. This anx…
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Happy Friday friends! Thank you for joining me on this solo episode. It's been a while since we've had the chance to catch up! Following my mini therapy series that I've been posting about this week on Instagram, I thought it would be impactful to expand on my own personal journey. In this episode, I explain some of my past history with therapy, wh…
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This week, I am really excited to have the founder and CEO of a new social platform Good Deeds, Amber Yakutchik on The Revolutionized Mind. Good Deeds is a service that allows you to donate items or services, give back to your community, and earn credits along the way. Similar to platforms like Facebook Marketplace, it allows you to get rid of thin…
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#70- Academic Pressure and Mental Health (with Shruti Varahala)
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Happy Friday friends! Thank you so much for sharing your time with me on this platform. In this week's episode, we are joined by a high school member from the Global Mental Health Outreach, Shruti Varahala. She shares some of her experiences being raised in such a competitive culture/society and how this has impacted her mental health. Shruti talks…
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#69- Athletes to Athletes (with Reid Meyer)
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Happy Friday everyone! Today, we are joined by former college baseball player, Reid Meyer. Reid is the Co-Founder of Athletes to Athletes, a college counseling service that provides customized plans for student-athletes going through the recruiting process. Like many others, Reid had a narrow-minded approach to selecting a college program. He was s…
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#68- Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention (with Laura Bruno)
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Happy World Suicide Prevention Day! As many of you know, suicide is a topic that I hold very near and dear to my heart, so this episode means a lot to me. Today's guest, Laura Bruno, is a current Psychotherapist and former Crisis Worker. She has 10+ years of experience working in the field and is very passionate about both crisis intervention and s…
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#67- My Journey as a Therapist (with Anita Owusu)
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Happy Friday folks! Today we are joined by Anita Owusu- a Clinical Therapist, Social Worker, and the Founder of Therapy & Co. Anita is trained in several modalities to help her clients navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, relational issues, and more. In this episode, Anita shares her journey as a therapist and the many things she's learned along t…
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#66- Identity, Ego, and Carl Jung (with James Pearson)
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This week on TRM, we are joined by James Pearson from the "All We Think We Create" Instagram page. James is many things, including a therapist, author, creator, and ultimately, an emotional guide. In this episode, he shares his journey to getting into the work he does today and explains how it’s allowed him to open up his perspectives about the wor…
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#65- Because We Went To Therapy (with Emily and Ashley)
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This week on TRM, we are joined by Emily, a therapist, and Ashley, a fitness instructor, who are the podcast hosts of Because We Went To Therapy. Through their own lived experiences, they have gained lots of wisdom, perspective, and overall knowledge about the topics of mental health and therapy which they share on their own platform. In this episo…
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#64- Periods, Cycles, and Women's Health (with Athina Crilley)
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Happy Friday! This week, we are joined by a Period Recovery Coach and Podcaster from the UK, Athina Crilley. This episode is FILLED with so much valuable information about all thing's periods, cycles, and women's health. As a woman who has a period every month, it's scary to see the lack of education around menstruation and just how much we aren't …
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#63- There's More to Life Than the Finish Line (with Nikki Kett)
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Happy Friday friends! This week, we are joined by Life & Mindset Coach, Nikki Kett. Nikki is a former college swimmer and D1 coach who now strives to help current/former athletes and overachievers lean into the concepts of self-trust and inner peace. In this episode, we discuss a variety of topics including team cultures, societal pressures, refram…
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#62- Overview of Self-Esteem (with Dr. Morea)
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Welcome to this short(er) digestible conversation about all things self-esteem! We are joined by Psychologist, Dr. Morea who explains what self-esteem is, how it impacts us, and also offers some practical strategies to improve the way that we see ourselves. We discuss some of the influences that make this such a relatable topic (e.g., social media,…
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#61- Ask a Therapist with Justin the Therapist
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Happy Friday friends! First of all, let’s take a deep breath together. Life has been hectic/heavy lately and I just wanted to remind you that it’s okay to slow down, and maybe take some time to listen to a podcast ;). This episode is structured a little bit differently than usual but I think there is TONS of valuable advice in this one. Justin Mich…
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#60- Approaching Trauma in Mental Health Care (with Georgette Desira)
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Happy Friday! Today we are joined by Women's Mental Wellbeing Therapist & Coach, Georgette Desira. Georgette has worked in several roles within the mental health care system in the UK, including prisons, hospitals, and community wards. Through her personal and professional experiences, she has learned a lot about trauma, healing, and the system its…
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#59- Panic, Anxiety, and Agoraphobia (with Shannon Jackson)
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This week on TRM, we are joined by Podcast Host and Anxiety Coach, Shannon Jackson. Shannon is someone who has had a very long, complicated relationship with anxiety and panic. After having constant panic attacks, she was then diagnosed with Agoraphobia. In this episode, she shares her journey navigating this relationship and talks about both the h…
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#58- Mental Health Declassified (with Brandon Teixeira)
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Welcome back to another episode of The Revolutionized Mind! Today we welcome Brandon, the CEO and Founder of Mental Health Declassified. Brandon shares his personal journey with mental health and how challenging it was for a black, male athlete to open up about what he was going through. After getting injured and losing the ability to play his spor…
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#57- Therapy and Human Rights (with Viva Mental Health)
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Happy...Tuesday?? As mentioned, this episode was not planned. But, after having a really insightful and informative conversation with Rachel Gersten and Jor-El Caraballo from Viva Mental Health, I felt like this should be released sooner rather than later. What started off as an introduction to their journeys as therapists and business owners turne…
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#56- Boundaries: what they are, how to set them, and why we need them (with Patricia DiGiorgio)
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This week, we are joined by a Therapist in-training and mental health advocate, Patricia DiGiorgio. In this episode, we talk all about boundaries! Many of us have heard a thing or two about boundary setting but don't really know what that means or how to apply it to our own lives. So, Patricia explains what boundaries are all about, what signs to l…
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#55- Self-Discovery and Taking Chances (with Michele Steko)
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The podcast is back this week with the lovely Michele Steko! In this episode, Michele shares her personal development journey that began only a couple of years ago. After being in a comfortable corporate position for 17 years, she decided to take a chance on herself and start her own business. Michele explains some of the challenges that came with …
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#54- My Eating Disorder Journey (with Natalie Collicutt)
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Welcome back to another episode of TRM! This week, we are joined by Natalie Collicutt, a female soccer player at Laurentian University. Natalie shares how her eating disorder completely took over her own brain, affected her relationships, and negatively impacted her overall well-being. After struggling with body image for most of her life, she bega…
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#53- Ahimsa and Non-Violence (with Dr. Varun Gandhi)
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This week, we are diving into a new topic, called Ahimsa. Ahimsa refers to the principle of not causing any harm to all living things, including the self, others, plants, and animals. In Jainism, Ahimsa is one of the core virtues that represents non-violence. In this episode, Dr. Varun tells us all about his spirituality journey, how Ahimsa and med…
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#52- The Power of Story and Reframing your Mindset (with Sandra Chuma)
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I hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine this week! In this very powerful episode, we are joined by Coach, Mentor, Speaker, and Entrepreneur, Sandra Chuma. Sandra shares some of her personal life experiences which includes growing up in Zimbabwe, working three jobs while being a full-time university student, and trying to figure out her "purpose" w…
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