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Mind The Gaps: verb ~ to surrender our typical ways of looking at life, so we may step out of our comfort zone and into our growth zone. Hosted by Kirsten Davidson, Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario, Canada - Mind The Gaps aims to spark curiosity about what we typically accept as facts regarding ourselves, others, and the world. By challenging our norms, we have the power to get ‘unstuck’ from the grip of our comfort zone and expand - limitlessly - into our growth zone. In this podcast, ...
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Welcome to Episode 12: Olympic State of Mind, where Kirsten is joined by Professional Athlete, Austin Smeenk. Austin has represented Team Canada in wheelchair racing at the two most recent Paralympic Games and in 5 World Championships. In this episode, we’ll get a look inside the mind of an elite athlete during peak performance whilst training for …
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Welcome to Episode 11: Love vs. Fear. In this episode, Kirsten reveals how everything we think, feel, and do is rooted in one of two states: love or fear. On this deep dive into into the roles of our emotions, Kirsten uses a variety of metaphors to explain why acceptance equals love and resistance equals fear. As we mind this gap between love and f…
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Welcome to Episode 10: Ever-Evolving, where Kirsten is joined by Professor of Psychology, Dr. Pat Barclay. Dr. Barclay is cross-appointed to the Department of Psychology and the Bachelor of Arts & Science program at the University of Guelph, where he conducts research on the evolution of human cooperation. In this episode, we’ll learn the ins and o…
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Welcome to Episode 9: DiagNOsis. In this episode, Kirsten challenges traditional medical models of mental health by revealing the limitations of mental disorder diagnostics and inspiring us to transcend these labels. Embracing a holistic approach to wellness, Kirsten invites us to think of one another’s emotional states in the context of our unique…
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Welcome to Episode 8: Mind-Body Fusion, where Kirsten is joined by Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Curtis Baker. Dr. Baker is a co-founder and co-owner of Simcoe Naturopathic Clinic in Ontario. In this episode, we’ll discover that there is no ‘gap’ between mind and body, as they are inextricably fused. Dr. Baker shares his insights on this mind-body fusio…
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Welcome to Episode 7: Authentic & Accepted. In this episode, Kirsten explores why we sometimes lose touch with our true self, and how we can get back to living in harmony with our beliefs, values, and desires. Get ready to dive into the ‘gap’ between the version of yourself that you show to the world and your authentic self - it’s here, where you’l…
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Welcome to Episode 6: Life Lessons from Yoga, where Kirsten is joined by Yoga Teacher, Aneta Pietruszko. Aneta is the proud owner of Power Yoga Canada Burlington, a co-founder and retreat leader of Soulfull Yoga Wellness, and a Lululemon Ambassador. In this episode, we’ll hear personal experiences and the science of how yoga can elevate mental, phy…
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Welcome to Episode 5: ‘Blue Zone Living’ in Costa Rica. In this episode, Kirsten reveals how the secrets of Blue Zone longevity showed up on her recent solo trip to a yoga retreat in Costa Rica. Get ready to learn how we can all bring the Blue Zone ways of life home with us, no matter where home is.By Kirsten Davidson, RP
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Welcome to Episode 4: The Power of Action, where Kirsten is joined by Chiropractor & Functional Medicine Practitioner, Dr. Taylor Smeenk. In this Episode, we’ll learn how to build and break habits by harnessing the power of action – taking those first and incremental steps into our growth zone. Together, Kirsten & Dr. Taylor explore why action itse…
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Welcome to Episode 3: Gratitude for Pain. In this episode, Kirsten explores how practicing gratitude can help us lead meaningful lives - no matter our circumstances. Get ready to access your 'superpower' of feeling gratitude for the most beautiful things in life and the most painful things.By Kirsten Davidson, RP
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Welcome to Episode 2: Breathwork & Mushrooms, where Kirsten is joined by Samantha Gladish, Holistic Wellness Coach. In this episode, we'll learn about the roles of psilocybin in treating mental health concerns, and of breathwork in experiencing altered states of consciousness. Together, Samantha and Kirsten explore how it's possible to take a ‘trip…
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Welcome to Episode 1: Me, Myself, & Mindfulness. Get ready to meet your host Kirsten Davidson, learn how to mind the gaps, and explore the ins and outs of practicing mindfulness.By Kirsten Davidson
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