The Mental Heath Boot Camp Podcast shares our bittersweet goodbye by recalling memorable episodes, cherished guests, and reflections on our crew as we bid farewell to 2.5 years of memorable times.By mentalhealthbootcamp

For our final book club, we discuss Irvin Yalom's book "The Gift of Therapy." Come hear Jo sing her song for the last time.By mentalhealthbootcamp

How do friendships form and deepen? How do you end a friendship? And how did the friendships between the MHBC founders begin and become stronger?By mentalhealthbootcamp

We’ve discussed grief, but how can we handle the smaller endings in life? The transitions, friendships that end, leaving a job, ending therapy, or the conclusion of a podcast?By mentalhealthbootcamp

Motivation! Is it necessary for change? What can I do to increase motivation? What are each of you motivated to focus on in 2023? #NorthDakotaBy mentalhealthbootcamp

Listeners get to learn a little more about us as we answer a random bunch of questions. What would your superpower be? Do you cry at movies?By mentalhealthbootcamp

Book club. Book club. It's time for book club. Tonight we discuss Robin Wall Kimmerer's "Braiding Sweetgrass," an intriguing book about the interconnection between nature and humanity.By mentalhealthbootcamp

What do you wish your clients knew? What do you wish they knew about the process of therapy or life in general? Come for the nuggets of wisdom, stay for the spontaneous Kenny Rogers duet.By mentalhealthbootcamp

Envy & Jealousy: What’s the difference? Why do we envy? What can we do about it?By mentalhealthbootcamp

How can having a #pet or a connection with an animal be therapeutic? How can it not be? Have you ever had a therapeutic pet or connection with an animal? What about Emotional Support Animals? #ESABy mentalhealthbootcamp

Jo takes us on a journey of self-exploration, as we answer questions like: What animal would you be? Have you been to therapy? How would you spend a free day? What are the strengths of your fellow podcasters? These and more on a self-revelatory episode of the podcast!By mentalhealthbootcamp

Time for the MHBC Book Club! Tonight we discuss and review Good Morning Monster by Catherine Gildiner. Not a book for the faint of heart. Potentially interesting for therapists and people with a complex trauma background, however. Have a listen. #goodmorningmonsterBy mentalhealthbootcamp

Eating disorders. What are they? Can you have an unhealthy relationship with food without an eating disorder? What can we do about them? #eatingdisorders #anorexia #psychotherapy #disorderedeatingBy mentalhealthbootcamp

Have you ever suggested a client take a vacay? Is taking a vacation generally beneficial? Or can it lead to issues?By mentalhealthbootcamp

What is laziness? How do we define it? How do you distinguish laziness from avoidance, rebellion, or burnout? What can we do about it?By mentalhealthbootcamp

Small talk: What is it? Why do we do it? Can/should we get better at it? How can we change a conversation from small talk to something more meaningful?By mentalhealthbootcamp

MHBC Book Club returns as we discuss the book Caste: The Origins of our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson. As a bonus, all 4 of us are in the same country!By mentalhealthbootcamp

Self-sabotage. What’s up with that? Why do we do it? Can we stop it?By mentalhealthbootcamp

What is the internal critic? Where does it come from? What can we do about it? Are people who are critical toward themselves critical of others? #InnerCritic #NegativeSelfTalk #Internalized Parent #CBT #FreedomBy mentalhealthbootcamp

Where does the time go? Let’s talk about time management! When can it become an issue? And what can I do to improve it?By mentalhealthbootcamp

Nature! How does nature benefit our mental health? And what are ways we can connect more with the natural world?By mentalhealthbootcamp

Following some banter about the #Oscars and #ToxicMasculinity, the MHBC Book Club once again convenes to discuss Daniel Pink's "The Power of Regret." Can regret really benefit us? How is it useful and how can it improve our lives? We generally enjoyed this one, come hear why. #DanielPink #ThePowerofRegret #ToxicMasculinity…

Ethics! Hooray! What are some of the main ethical principles therapists adhere to? Are our ethical standards similar to other professionals? What are some common ethical dilemmas faced in counselling? We took a topic that can be as dry as a popcorn fart and tried to butter it up a little. Come have a listen.…

People pleasing. Why do we do it? Are there plusses and minuses? Should we stop? How? One of us is in Washington DC for the #NetworkerSymposium and we discussed both our history and the challenges of people pleasing.By mentalhealthbootcamp

Work is a such big part of our lives. When should I consider changing jobs or going back to school? Should we work to live, or live to work? What makes work satisfying? How can I make my job more satisfying? #work #mentalhealth #thepowerofregretBy mentalhealthbootcamp

Neuroplacticity! What is it and why is it worth knowing more about? What can people do to boost or enhance neuroplasicity? Following an extended check-in about #Sno-Caps, #Wordle, and Canada Family Day, we dive into one of the most hope-filled topics regarding psychological change - #neuroplacticity.…

In our book club episode discussing "The Way Out" by Alan Gordon, we welcome therapist Daniella Deutsch from the Pain Reprocessing Therapy Institute to discuss the mind/body pain connection and ways that therapy can cure chronic pain. #Pain #chronicpain #mindfulness #thewayout #lowerback #fear #cure Training center: https://www.painreprocessingther…

Let's talk about the impact of bullying behaviors on our development. Are there different types of bullying? Why do people bully? What are the impacts later in life? Of course this meanders into discussions of #AmericasGotTalent, popular movies, and Ryan's stolen car, but it's worth a listen! #bullying #AGT #Teens #Greeenberg #MeanGirls The video J…

Let’s talk about self-esteem! How does self-esteem impact mental health? What factors influence our self-esteem? What can I do to improve my level of self-esteem?By mentalhealthbootcamp

Let’s talk about grumpiness. What is it? Why do we feel grumpy sometimes? Can it be damaging? What can we do about it (for ourselves or others)? And somehow we ended up talking about Care Bears, Smurfs, and Fraggle Rock.By mentalhealthbootcamp

What is it like being a kid during the pandemic? What has school been like? What has been the hardest part and what has been the best part of living through a pandemic? Any advice for parents supporting their kids during this time? We are thrilled to have our special guest Lily, an expert at being 8 years old during the Covid pandemic.…

What role do siblings play in our development? How do they contribute to our identity, our conflict resolution skills, and our sense of belonging? Today we have our book club discussion of The Sibling Effect by Jeffrey Kluger and reflect on our own sibling relationships. We also have a special ambush from one of our siblings. Who? Listen to find ou…

What role do medical conditions and/or injuries have on mental health? For example: chronic illness, concussion, cancer, sport injury, etc. What are the physical, emotional, social and personal identity issues that can arise?By mentalhealthbootcamp

Why do we lie? How can we stop? Why do we sometimes lie to ourselves, and what impact does that have on our mental health? What can you do when you suspect (or know) someone is lying to you? #lying #mentalhealth #therapy #selfdeception #littlewhitelie #parenting Lying in Therapy article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-therapy/201610/why…

It’s that time of the year again! Any advice on how I can make it a positive and healthy holiday season? Today we tackle common holiday stressors including finances, expectations, traditions, reverting to old family roles, and the Grinches of dinnertime conversation: politics and religion. Also, if the podcast became a Hollywood movie (it won't), w…

How do perceptions of gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation impact the well being of people? We welcome Bryan Gidinski, an educator and speaker on LGBTQ+ issues within the home and educational system. Find out more about Bryan at his website: http://www.lostboysconsulting.ca/bryan-gidinski/…

Ever Googled your symptoms? Today we welcome Casey Gueren to talk about her book: It's Probably Nothing: The Stress-Less Guide to Dealing with Health Anxiety, Wellness Fads, and Overhyped Headlines. Come learn where you land on the Brooke-to-Joanna health anxiety spectrum! #bookclub #healthanxiety #swedishcars #checkwithyourMD…

What advice would you give to new therapists? What do you wish you had known when you were just starting your career? From chair selection to generalist/specialist to the importance of therapeutic modality, we welcome back Jo with a lively discussion of the building blocks of a therapist's career.By mentalhealthbootcamp

Taking risks. What are healthy risks vs. unhealthy risks? Why does risk scare us? Do we need to take some risks to grow? After a discussion of Halloween and migraines, Chris, Brooke & Ryan discuss the process of decision making, taking calculated risks, and its necessity for growth and change. Don't forget our book club selection: It's Probably Not…

Retiring from work is a major life change that can bring stress as well as benefits. Why do some people’s mental health decline once they retire? How can we help prepare folks for retirement or respond to challenges once retired. Dr. Denis Boyd joins us to discuss the grief, meaning, and social connection that is crucial when a person faces retirem…

How does nutrition influence emotion? Can changing your diet really make an impact on your mental health? Where can I find a driver's side rear quarter window for a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser? All of these questions and more as the Mental Health Book Club reviews Uma Naidoo's book "This is your brain on food: An indispensable guide to the foods that …

How do you help clients overcome adversity and obstacles? What role does courage play and how do you help foster courage in your clients? After a brief discussion of #tickletrunk culture we welcomed Shawn Marsolais, a visually impaired counselor and Olympian to discuss overcoming adversity, adopting a #limitless mindset, and tapping into courage. #…

What are defense mechanisms? Where do they come from and what is their function? Are they always unhealthy? We welcomed Dr. Stephen Simpson, professor at the Fuller Graduate School of Psychology, to share his wisdom and insight with us. #psychology #therapy #defensemechanism #freud #denial Dr. Simpson's books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Stephen+w+s…

Vaccinations have been a hot topic as of late, creating division, discord and distress within our relationships and communities. How have you handled vaccine hesitancy with your clients and within your personal lives? Today we tackle a challenging topic among friends, family, and within the therapy office: how to manage different opinions regarding…

Love languages! What are they and how can they be helpful in relationships? Bonus question: what is your love language? We dive into Gary Chapman's famous contribution to the ways couples, families, friends, and co-workers tend to relate to each other. The bottom line: know yourself and communicate! #LoveLanguages #GaryChapman #NotAHugger #Parentin…

The MHBC Book Club returns with our examination of #Oprah and Dr. Bruce Perry's recent book "What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing." We give it high ratings, but have a few bones to pick. Come give it a listen. #trauma #mindbody #PTSD #Resilience #JustGoToTherapyOprah…

Tonight you will be visited by 3 ghosts: the ghost psychology past, the ghost of psychology present, and the ghost of psychology future! What are your thoughts on where we’ve been, where we are, and where we are going? After a too-long discussion of the merits of fax machines, we dive into a bit of the history of psychology, the current trends, and…

What causes us to get stuck - in a job, a relationship, a mindset, an emotion, a habit - and how can we break through? Is gradual change preferable to breakthroughs? Can we create breakthroughs, or do they spontaneously happen? All of this, along with a survey of international mosquito size on todays episode. #stuck #breakthrough #therapy #motivati…

Let’s talk about evolutionary psychology. What lessons (if any) can our ancient ancestors teach us about wellness? An extended banter about the Olympics, hustle culture and mental health leads us into one of Chris's favorite topics, evolutionary psychology. Which one of us will top the podium? #Olympics #hustle #mentalhealth #SimoneBiles #Sapiens #…

Is what we perceive reality or just a construct of our minds? Can our minds correctly interpret reality or is reality subjective? We kick of Year Two of the MHBC Podcast with a deep discussion of sensation & perception, objective & subjective reality, photo albums in psychotherapy, and many other tasty topics. Thank you for listening!…