Best Neuro Psych Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 10: Nina Ekholm Fry - Denver University 1:33:45

2M ago1:33:45

1:33:45

If you are in the Equine Assisted World and you have not yet hear of the Institute for Human and Animal Connection at Denver University, then you should. The institute - one of the first to really get academics behind the work we all do with horses and people (and not just horses) paved the way for real careers in the field, and through its researc…

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Ep 9: Linda Kohanov - Epona Quest 2:34:11

3M ago2:34:11

2:34:11

Linda Kohanov is a legend. A household name in the horse world and also for many of those interested in shamanism and myth, her bestselling books The Tao of Equus Riding Between The Worlds, Way of the Horse, The Power of the Herd and The Five Roles of a Master Herder have established her as a go to as a reference for the spiritual side of the horse…

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Ep 8: Lynn Thomas - Arenas of Change & Horses for Mental Health 2:58:05

4M ago2:58:05

2:58:05

Anyone in the Equine Assisted World had heard of the legendary EAGALA program - perhaps the first organization to really bring the field out of the realm of purely therapeutic or adaptive raiding and into the realm of the neuro-psychiatric, at least on a level outside certain isolated mental health institutions. What many in the Equine Assisted fie…

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EAW 7: Carola Beekman - Maheo Equine Assisted Learning 1:49:38

5M ago1:49:38

1:49:38

That the Netherlands is a forward thinking country we can all agree – especially when it comes to matters of social welfare. Given that the country also helped give the world things that give great pleasure - like coffee, tulips, the Stock Exchange, New Amsterdam (New York City), not to mention liquorice, gouda cheese and gin (alright, there might …

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Ep 6: Shea Stewart - Equine Craniosacral, TX 2:13:55

7M ago2:13:55

2:13:55

In our world of Equine Assisted best practices, the subject of horse wellness and horse welfare is paramount. It stands to reason that for a horse to be able to transmit wellbeing to a human, then that horse must have wellbeing itself both in its body and in its mind. Too often we have seen old, often injured horses donated to therapeutic programs …

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Ep5: Dr. Stephen Peters, Psy.D., ABN, Equine Neuroscientist - CO, USA 2:15:39

9M ago2:15:39

2:15:39

It’s not often that you get to chat with a neuroscientist. Still less often to chat with a neuroscientist that is also a doctor. Still less often to chat with a neuroscientist that is a doctor and also autistic. And less often still to chat with a neuroscientist who is also a doctor and also autistic and also a horseman. Finally, it’s about a chanc…

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Ep4: Dr. Rebecca Bailey - Equine Polyvagal Institute - CA, USA 2:05:52

10M ago2:05:52

2:05:52

Many of you have probably heard of Polyvagal Theory; it’s a bit of a buzzword these days in the mental health community. But what is it exactly? And how does it relate to equine work? Well, who better to explain it to us than Dr Rebecca Bailey, co-founder of the Equine Polyvagal Institute in California. Dr Bailey, a longtime family therapist and al…

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EP3: Terri Brosnan - Childvision - Dublin, IRE 1:51:23

10M ago1:51:23

1:51:23

Equine Assisted World was partly inspired by the work of an (until now) unsung heroine Terri Brosnan, of ChildVision in Dublin, Ireland. Coming into the field of therapeutic horsemanship later in life, after a three-pronged parallel career in sport horses, construction, and IT, Terri quickly noted the factionalism and rivalry within the world of Eq…

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EP2: Joy O'Neal - The Red Barn - AL, USA 1:31:40

12M ago1:31:40

1:31:40

Sometimes the cutting edge is not where you expect to find it. Way down in Birmingham, Alabama Joy O’Neal’s Red Barn has quietly been creating technology to address the potent mix of neuro-psychiatric, emotional and physical challenges faced by children and families caught up in the foster care system. We use the word technology deliberately here –…

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Ep1: Joell Dunlap - Square Peg Foundation - CA, USA 2:18:50

1y ago2:18:50

2:18:50

Joell Dunlap runs Square Peg Foundation one of the most successful and pioneering equine assisted programs in North America. Starting with a simple idea: how could the quirky kids find a place in the world of riding as a sport when the world of dressage and hunter jumper barns can be so judgemental and unforgiving. She fell into creating programs f…

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Pilot Podcast - Equine Assisted World with Rupert Isaacson 15:56

1y ago15:56

15:56

In this the Pilot Episode of Equine Assisted World, our host Rupert Isaacson - known for Horse Boy Method, Movement Method and ATHENA - takes us through how the world of equine therapies has transformed itself in the last two decades from something aimed primarily at physical disability and adaptive riding, to the current mosaic of approaches for n…

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Dr. J Sadek MD, MBA, FRCPC, B.Sc. Pharm, DABPN (Psych & Neuro) 52:41

4+ y ago52:41

52:41

Dr. J. Sadek, specializes in ADHD and Suicide. He shares his vast knowledge on Suicide. What is the difference between self harm and suicide, researched risk factors as well as strategies to support. I found the information beneficial, listen in. Be empowered!

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Ryan Pulsifer 48:51

4+ y ago48:51

48:51

As a high school co-op student Ryan has been learning the ropes and getting to meet the various characters of CIOE 97.5 FM team. Ryan and I chat about mental health/illness. Ryan expresses himself amazingly well and his self awareness was refreshing. Listen in you won't be disappointed.

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Halifax Chamber of Commerce - Becky Davison 52:50

4+ y ago52:50

52:50

Becky, is the director of marketing for the Halifax Chamber of Commerce and when I was approved to have a representative come on the show to discuss the role , Halifax Chamber of Commerce has in supporting the well being of its employees but also to advocate and address mental health well being issues in our entrepreneurial context. Educating busin…

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Healthy Minds Cooperative 52:13

4+ y ago52:13

52:13

Brad Rowe and Leslie Huska, share the mission and their roles within, Healthy Minds Cooperative team. Each shares from a perspective of living with mental illness. I was inspired by their individual resiliency, vulnerability, genuine desire to assist others and journey to wellness. Had a great time, listen in, be inspired and empowered.…

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April Stroink 51:09

4+ y ago51:09

51:09

April, joins me on Mental Health - Let's Talk About it! to share her knowledge and experience regarding money mindset. How we think about and engage with money has much larger impacts on our mental health well being than we may recognize. She is walking the talk and enjoying life while teaching her daughters and many others how to alter their minds…

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Rosanne Burke, Dementia 51:31

4+ y ago51:31

51:31

Rosanne, joins me on Mental Health - Let's Talk About it! to share her own care provider journey and how that experience spurred her on to enhance her awareness to help other care providers. We also discuss the importance of providing dementia patients with opportunities to meet their mental health needs. Be empowered!…

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Cecil Wright 51:32

5y ago51:32

51:32

Cecil joins me to discuss the power of sports, theatre and music in maintaining his own mental health.

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Shaleen Jones - Eating Disorders NS 51:40

5y ago51:40

51:40

Shaleen, will enhance listeners awareness of eating disorders and avaliable services to assist individuals overcome and live well. Peer support is an integral part of Eating Disorders Nova Scotia. Being able to share with another, who has overcome their own challenges and can relate, helps individuals feel they are not alone. Be empowered!…

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Tracey Maxfield - Escaping the Rabbit Hole 53:28

5y ago53:28

53:28

On August 20, 2015, after enduring years of intense workplace stress, bullying and harassment, Tracey Maxfield, a hard working, highly skilled, caring and compassionate nurse, hurtled headfirst down into an abyss of darkness, despair, pain and sorrow (she affectionately named the rabbit hole). Tracey, has dedicated her life to bringing awareness to…

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Jay Aaron Roy 51:28

5y ago51:28

51:28

Jay, approaches community challenges in a unique way. Cape and Cowl, specializes in comics, toys, and games but is much more. Listen in and see how he has teamed up with other service providers to help community members struggling find support. Be empowered!

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Wayne Maxwell (part #2) 55:46

5y ago55:46

55:46

Wayne and I continue our conversation regarding trauma, to enhance awareness of various strategies/resources, to cope with the challenges of exposure. Be empowered!

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Wayne Maxwell - Cricon Consulting 53:19

5y ago53:19

53:19

Wayne, joins me to discuss trauma. He shares his wealth of knowledge regarding the evolution of trauma and coping strategies to overcome and live well after experiencing a life altering event. Be empowered!

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Donalda MacIssac 53:48

5y ago53:48

53:48

Donalda MacIssac, joins me to discuss her extensive volunteer efforts in the community, how the knowledge/experience gathered will assist her advocate for community members potentially as a MLA for Sackville-Cobequid, in Lower Sackville, NS. Be empowered!

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Bev Fletcher - "Believe in Hope" 51:48

5y ago51:48

51:48

Bev's teen daughter died by suicide. Bev shares her lived experience, what supported her to initially survive, what she did to empower herself and how she and her two daughters are living today. RESILIENCY+ Be empowered!

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Tyler Simmonds and Kyle Kelly (Laing House) 52:45

5y ago52:45

52:45

Kyle Kelly, Support Staff, Team Lead & Community Support Worker, and Tyler Simmonds, a Peer Support Worker join me from Laing House in the studio. We discuss living with Mental Illness and the supports avaliable through Laing House. Please join us and be empowered!

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Jenny Theriault & Kim Henry (Victorian Order of Nurses, VON) 52:47

5y ago52:47

52:47

Jenny and Kim join me to discuss the various services provided by VON to assist individuals live well in their communities/homes. Did you know they have transportation and food delivery service? Be empowered!

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Janice Landry 54:05

5y ago54:05

54:05

Award winning author, journalist and life long story teller, Janice Landry, joins me to discuss mental health and honoring the trauma of first responders, emergency and military personnel. Trauma does not discriminate. Be empowered

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Joe Quammie 52:10

5y ago52:10

52:10

Joe, produces and hosts, 2 programs for CIOE 97.5 FM, All Them Blues & Soulful Shack. After attending a CIOE event I gave Joe a drive home and our conversation led to him being a guest on my show. We had so many similarities to share, our experiences and feelings, mental health challenges and current outlook on life. We all have a journey, how do y…

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Elizabeth Perry 52:47

5y ago52:47

52:47

Elizabeth, joins me on, Mental Health-Let's Talk About it! to share her passion and knowledge regarding, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE). Be empowered!

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Andrea Parker, Coordinator with Cobequid and West Hants Uniacke Community Health Board 53:01

5y ago53:01

53:01

Andrea, provides listeners an awareness of the Community Health Boards. With over thirty-seven boards throughout Nova Scotia, volunteers gather information from their communities regarding your health and wellness, advocate change and provide wellness grants. Be empowered!

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Dr. Alexa Bagnell, Bell Let's Talk representative. 53:59

5+ y ago53:59

53:59

Bell Let's Talk representative Dr. Alexa Bagnell, discusses anxiety, acceptable and negatively impacting, strategies & support, web based interventions and resources. #bellletstalk My apologies to those of you who hate to hear the English language butchered my Dyslexic Syndrome was challenging me during the show and impacted the formation of my que…

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Jennifer Stewart 52:27

5+ y ago52:27

52:27

Jennifer, joins me to discuss how can we find "sparkle" in our lives to live a life full of joy, love, purpose and passion.

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David Holt 52:01

5+ y ago52:01

52:01

David joins me to share his perspectives on, trying to get care for his sister, who had Schizophrenia and later died by suicide. Be empowered!

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Rachael Dent-Flynn, FLAR Equine Experience 52:34

5+ y ago52:34

52:34

Rachael joins me on Mental Health-Let's Talk About it! to discuss how working with horses and a facilitator can assist individuals with various challenges. Horses are extremely sensitive to an individuals emotional presence you can't fool them. Be empowered!

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Georgina Fitzpatrick & Jenny Theriault 53:35

5+ y ago53:35

53:35

Georgina (Fraudcents) and Jenny (VON) join me to discuss the mental health impacts of fraud on our aging population and their families. How can we protect our loved ones and community members from elder abuse? This is a very important topic that we can not ignore! Be empowered!

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rcs construction (Andrew Doucet & Dena Hueston) 50:35

5+ y ago50:35

50:35

Andrew & Dena share how rcs construction supports employee mental health well being in their organizational culture. Be empowered!

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Peter Stoffer 49:23

5+ y ago49:23

49:23

Listen to Peter share the importance of living life - try a new form of exercise, be with the one's you love, enjoy a good meal, help others and sleep. Try to catch a leaf and laugh! Operational Stress and Post Traumatic Stress Disorders can negatively impact ones life, learning strategies to move forward is important, you can overcome your challen…

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Dr. Allan Abbass 52:28

5+ y ago52:28

52:28

Dr. Allan Abbass, joins me to discuss how the Centre for Emotions and Health at Dalhousie University utilizes Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy to assist individuals overcome emotional blockages.

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James Shepard 51:58

5+ y ago51:58

51:58

James shares his perspectives on mental health/illness, the challenges he has experienced and his desire to live well, as a visually impaired individual. Be empowered!

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Dave Wilson 51:33

5+ y ago51:33

51:33

Dave joins me on Mental Health-Let's Talk About it! to share his knowledge of, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) appreciate our first responders. Be empowered!

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Steve Deveau 50:53

5+ y ago50:53

50:53

Steve joins me to share his story of trauma and resiliency. Six years sober and choosing to put as much time and energy into his recovery as he did his addiction. Steve discusses the challenges of overcoming one's past and the roadblocks he is encountering.

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Roberta Hibbert 52:04

5+ y ago52:04

52:04

Roberta shares how her Type "E" personality being everything to everyone was no healthy and how volunteering has helped her with her self care.

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Rick Courtney 51:57

5+ y ago51:57

51:57

Rick joins me to discuss Mental Health First Aid and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training as proactive strategies to assist individuals identify mental health behaviors and interventions to safely de-esculate individuals in crisis.

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Andrew Middleton 51:49

5+ y ago51:49

51:49

Andrew Middleton, CEO of Shift, joins me to discuss experiential learning, supporting the mental health of employees and future prospects.

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DocChristine Sauer 51:14

6y ago51:14

51:14

DocChristine Sauer joins me to discuss her dark journey with Mental Illness and finding the light; the right combination of medication and healthy alternatives to thrive. Join us for this inspirational discussion and enhance your knowledge of others perspectives. Be well!

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Chebucto Family Centre 52:02

6y ago52:02

52:02

Nicole Clarke, Family Wellness Co-ordinator and Aaron Bailey, Youth and Community Outreach Co-ordinator join me to discuss the services provided by the Chebucto Family Centre to assist individuals, families and community identify challeneges and discover supports/strategies to maintain their Mental Health well being.…

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Jason Craig - Sackville/Beaverbank Happy Community Project. 53:34

6y ago53:34

53:34

Jason joins me to discuss the Happy Community Project and the vision and action the residents of Sackville and Beaverbank have for their community. The Happy Community Project is an evidence based approach to improving our communities well being.

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Ashley MacInnis 50:35

6y ago50:35

50:35

Ashley joins me to discuss her journey with Mental Illness and the strategies in her "tool box" to maintain her mental health as well as her desire to end the stigma of Mental Illness.