The Mental Health Boot Camp Podcast

Episode 80: What’s so good about nature?

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

Episode 79: The Power of Regret

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

Episode 78: Ethics in Therapy

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. 

Episode 77: People Pleasing

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. 

Episode 76: Work and Mental Health

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 #thepowerofregret

Episode 75: Neuroplacticity

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. 

Episode 74: Chronic Pain with Daniella Deutsch

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.painreprocessingtherapy.com/meet-our-staff

Therapy center: https://www.painpsychologycenter.com/index.html

The book: https://www.amazon.com/Way-Out-Revolutionary-Scientifically-Approach/dp/059308683X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1643957734&sr=8-1

Episode 73: Bullying

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 Jo referenced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IhvMO6OZZw

Episode 72: Self-Esteem

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?

Episode 71: Grumpiness

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. 

Episode 70: Childhood in a Pandemic with Lily

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.

Episode 69: The Sibling Effect

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 out. 

#Siblings #MentalHealth #Conflict #Favorite #Kluger #BirthOrder

Episode 68: Medical Conditions & Mental Health

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?

Episode 67: Lying

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-people-lie-their-therapists

Episode 66: Holiday Wellness

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), who would play each of us?

Episode 65: Sexuality, Gender, and Well Being with Bryan Gidinski

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/

 

Episode 64: Health Anxiety with Casey Gueren

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

Episode 63: Advice for New Therapists

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. 

Episode 62: Taking Risks

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 Nothing. by Casey Gueren. 

Episode 61: The Psychology of Retirement w Denis Boyd

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 retirement. Also, some TedLasso.

#Retirement #TedLasso #Grief #Meaning #Rotary #Boomer #Psychology