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Ever wonder what a therapist really thinks about during a session? Or perhaps, you think that therapy is exactly like what they show in the movies. “Therapy is my therapy” delves deep in order to demystify what really happens in that 50-minute hour. Hosted by licensed counsellor Olivia, and unlicensed client Tanya, they sit down and get candid about topics such as depression, anxiety, physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Through stories that run the gamut from raw, painful, inspiring, and ...
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Episode 11 – Am I doing therapy right, ft. Rob Murray | Pt. 2/2
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Episode Notes To recap, the first episode talks about what events landed him in therapy, and what his first sessions felt like. In this episode, we get into topics such as what could have possibly led Rob to seek help sooner, the cyclical nature of our behaviour and beliefs, and the long-reaching effects of childhood trauma. This was such an emotio…
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Episode 11 – Am I doing therapy right? Ft. Rob Murray | Pt. 1/2
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Episode Notes Our mission at TIMT is to demystify what goes on in a therapy session, and to help others on their mental health and healing journey. Thing is, it's not very useful when it's just Tanya and Olivia talking about their respective experiences as a client; diversity is key. So we invited Rob, aka Robo Murray onto the podcast to talk about…
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Episode Description Stories are one of the most powerful ways for us to relate and teach others. In this episode, co-host Tanya lays bare the experiences and events that led to her seeking mental health support. Through adversity such as physical abuse, bullying, racism, and toxic partners, Olivia and Tanya examine and discuss the motivations, and …
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"If[therapy] is a pyramid, confidentiality sits right at the base." podcast guest Kora, aka the Aviation Therapist explains how client confidentiality is sacrosanct to mental health professionals. In this bonus episode, she and co-host Olivia explains the ins and outs of the mandatory reporting laws in their states, and a surprising factoid about h…
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Episode 9 – Grounded: why pilots go radio silent about their mental health, ft. Kora the Aviation Therapist
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How do pilots navigate the landscape of mental wellness? While pilots suffer the same stresses, setbacks, and issues as the rest of us, they're not comfortable with seeking professional help, because they risk having their wings clipped by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This leaves them between a rock and a hard place, and as a result, …
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Episode Description The term “Upward Spiral” was something Tanya coined, in regards to the process of progress. Oftentimes, she felt as though she kept repeating the same mistakes, over and over, but her therapist told me that she viewed it similarly to “circles on a record player.” That is, while similar situations may occur, every time we choose …
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Episode 7 – There's no crying in baseball chokes with guest Erin Herle.
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According to coaches and society, crying is for weak babies who can't Do the Thing. However, is it really a sign of weakness, or is it a valid emotional response to a high-intensity situation? Erin Herle, BBJ Black belt, mental health advocate, and mental performance coach, has a lot to say on this topic, as she draws from her experience as a woman…
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Walking wounded - First Responders & therapy
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Understanding the Psychological Challenges of First Responders This discussion goes into the unique psychological challenges first responders face, touching on their need for specialized therapists who understand their lived experiences. Tanya reads a listener comment that reveals first responders often find their occupational trauma difficult to e…
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Surviving the Holidays "This year will be different," we think to ourselves, as we've had a full 365 days in between the last time we endured the gauntlet of invasive questions about our dating lives, eating habits, and political views that is the Holiday Season. Spoiler: It probably won't be. That said, it doesn't have to end with you hiding in th…
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"We are not drugs, and we are tired of people thinking that." - Mother Ayahuasca Join us in this special bonus episode as we delve into a transformative experience with Plant Medicine Facilitator, Dr. David Zwoboda, DPT. Discover how a pivotal Ayahuasca encounter shattered preconceptions and revealed a deeper connection with consciousness. David sh…
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Episode 5 – Hey! You got your plant medicine in my talk therapy! Ft. Dr. David Zwoboda
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Episode Summary This episode features a conversation with Dr. David Zwoboda (DPT), a traditional physical therapist turned plant medicine healer. David discusses the role plant medicine played in his own mental health journey and how he unintentionally transitioned into the role of a psychedelic facilitator. Together, Olivia and David explore how t…
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Episode 4 – Therapist are human, after all
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What happens when a therapist is sick, tired, or having a cursed day? They can’t just call a substitute, like your science teacher did, that one time they got food poisoning. Although Olivia can’t just phone the PE Teacher, and have them wheel in the TV and put on an episode of “Bill Nye the Science Guy”, she does have skills in her repertoire that…
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Bonus Episode - "BJJ is my therapy" & "I don't need therapy, I can just talk to my friends!"
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Episode Notes "Stop trying to make "BJJ is my therapy" happen, it's never going to happen." Olivia and Tanya channel their inner Mean Girl and dissect and discuss how most BJJ grapplers are willing to spend 60 - 90 minutes simulating pyjama murder, but curiously, they aren't willing to sit in a room and talk to someone for 50 minutes. Also, Olivia …
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Episode 3 – The cost of not feeling your feelings
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In this episode, co-hosts Tanya and Olivia discuss the cost of _not_ prioritizing your mental health, as well as the various ways therapy can act as preventative care instead of crisis management. Olivia breaks down major barriers to getting started, including the high financial and emotional buy-in necessary to make progress in therapy. Olivia als…
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Everyone has to pay the pain (pied) piper, eventually. In this episode, co-host Tanya shares her experiences of being "emotionally chinny" and dissociating as a coping mechanism to handle trauma. With the support of her therapist, Katherine, Tanya delves into the transformative power of reconnecting with her body and emotions. Co-host and licensed …
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The only way to trust a therapist, is to let them in when you're vulnerable. Co-hostTanya delves into the significance of inner child work, offering insights into the process of visualizing and comforting the wounded inner child as a means of healing and self-compassion. The discussion also highlights the common shame associated with past traumas a…
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In this trailer for "Therapy is my Therapy", hosts Olivia Pruznick and Tanya Lam delve into an often overlooked aspect of pain tolerance – its potential downsides. While having a high pain threshold is often admired as a sign of resilience in domains like athletics and martial arts, there's a darker side that merits exploration. Episode one drops m…
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