Best Psychologist Calgary Podcasts (2025)

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Burnout Leave Denied? How to Appeal 4:32

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3M ago4:32

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Was your medical leave application for burnout denied? Don’t panic. In this podcast, Dr. Patricia Turner, a Clinical Psychologist in Calgary, Alberta, explains why burnout claims are often rejected—and how to appeal the decisions. You’ll learn: Why insurance companies sometimes deny burnout-related medical leave A common mistake physicians make on …

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How to Start Medical Leave for Burnout: A Step-by-Step Guide for Professionals 5:01

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Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or burned out from work? In this podcast, Clinical Psychologist Dr. Patricia Turner walks you through the steps to take short-term medical leave for burnout — especially if you’re a high-performing professional in a demanding job. What You’ll Learn: You need to understand your employer's medical leave plan Your famil…

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When to Take Medical Leave for Burnout | Warning Signs & Steps to Recovery 4:35

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Feeling mentally and physically exhausted from work, but not sure if it’s bad enough to take leave? In this episode of Navigating Life with Dr. Patricia, Dr. Patricia Turner, Clinical Psychologist, explains when medical leave for burnout is not only justified, but critical for your well-being. 💡 In this podcast, you'll learn: Who is most at risk fo…

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035: Scroll, Click, Repeat: Escaping the Internet Addiction Trap 1:26:54

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Endless scrolling, compulsive clicking, and dopamine-driven distraction—sound familiar? In this episode, Andrea McTague and Alberto Medeiros unpack the reality of internet addiction and how modern tech subtly hijacks our minds. They explore how screen time disrupts sleep, relationships, emotional health, and productivity—often without us realizing …

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034: Rewiring Trauma: How to Break Free from Limiting Beliefs 1:05:49

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Summary In this episode, Andrea McTague and Mateo Sestito explore the complexities of trauma, its impact on the brain, and how early experiences shape our responses to life. They discuss the difference between disturbances and trauma, the role of limiting beliefs, and the importance of social connections in coping with trauma. The conversation emph…

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033: Parenting with Purpose: The Struggles, The Strategies & The Science 1:02:19

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Summary In this episode, Andrea McTague and Sharilyn Theriault explore the complexities of parenting, emphasizing the importance of parental well-being, emotional resilience, and intentionality in parenting practices. They discuss common challenges such as tantrums, the significance of co-regulation, and effective strategies for bedtime routines. T…

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032: Beyond the Call: Navigating Trauma and Transition for Veterans and First Responders 1:09:54

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Summary In this episode of The Shift Show, Andrea McTague and Amy Gale discuss the unique mental health challenges faced by veterans and first responders, including the impact of trauma, the importance of social connections, and the transition to civilian life. They explore strategies for resilience, the role of humour in healing, and the significa…

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031: Grit, Growth, and Balance: The High Performer’s Guide to Mental Toughness 50:12

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Summary In this episode of The Shift Show, Andrea McTague and Baldwin Asala delve into the intricacies of performance psychology, focusing on high achievers such as athletes and entrepreneurs. They explore common concerns like performance blocks, burnout, and the challenges of transitioning out of high-performance roles. The conversation emphasizes…

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#52: The Upper Limit Problem: Self-Sabotage & Correcting Limiting Beliefs (Plus A Bonus $25k Lesson) 53:30

3y ago53:30

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Listen to the end to get Dr. Gay Hendrick’s $25,000 lesson - you won’t want to miss it.Our next guest is one of the biggest thinkers on self-sabotage. Take a listen if you’re interested in learning more about:Why personal responsibility is important in your life and relationshipsThe Upper Limit Problem…what is is, and how we can stop it from happen…

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#51: How This Famous Psychologist Manifested His Way Onto Oprah (And How You Can Too) 6:47

3y ago6:47

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This podcast is part of a larger series exploring the important issues of our time, so look for that over the coming months. This particular episode goes into depth on how this guest used manifestation to land himself on Oprah 30 years ago, and what lessons you can learn to see the same success. Please enjoy!…

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#50: How This Professional Rock Climber Thinks About Risk (And What You Can Learn Too) 55:21

3y ago55:21

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Take a listen if you’re interested in learning more about:His number one piece of advice for someone who wants to be a professional climber (you won’t guess what it is)Why climbing has blown up in the last few years (hint: part of it is his buddy Alex)How Cedar’s films help you understand the mind of a free-soloist like Alex HonnoldAnd a whole lot …

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#49: World-Class Rock Climber on Handling Fear (In Only 5 Minutes) 4:21

3y ago4:21

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This particular episode is part of a full conversation with the legendary Cedar Wright and in this 5-minute excerpt, we’ll get his perspective on how a free-soloist like him deals with handling fear.Please enjoy!

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030: The World Can Be a Scary Place: Here's How To Focus On What You Can Control 1:25:22

3y ago1:25:22

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Let us know in the comments what other topics you'd like our psychologists Andrea and Zac to cover in the next upcoming episodes! In this episode of The Shift Show, we admit that it's been a while... but we're back and this topic is one that you'll want to sit in on. We'll be talking about External Stressors (things that stress us out that are NOT …

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029: Let's Talk About Sex: A chat with Natasha Helfer Parker 51:51

3+ y ago51:51

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The sex experience can be very confusing; on one hand, it is pleasurable and we desire it but on the other hand, it’s associated with shame and disgust. Tune in and hear what we have to say about sex!By Shift Psych

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#48: Your Most Common Negative Emotion (And How To Use it To Your Advantage) 37:21

3+ y ago37:21

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“The failure is the evidence but it’s not the underlying crime.”Take a listen if you’re interested in learning more about:What Dan got wrong (13 years later) from his seminal book, Drive, about the importance of what he calls “Little ‘p’ purpose.”How you can use regret to make better decisionsWhat regret teaches us about our valuesHow we can turn r…

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#47: You Should Be Using Your Regrets To Create A Good Life (In Only 5 Minutes) 6:09

3+ y ago6:09

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This particular episode is part of a full conversation with the legendary Dan Pink, and in this 10-minute excerpt, we’ll go into depth on the importance of regret, and how we can actually use it as a tool for good in our lives.Please enjoy!

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028: From Stress to Chronic Burnout: Here’s How to Combat These Common Conditions 2:00:25

3+ y ago2:00:25

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More and more we see clients listing “stress” as a common reason our clients come in. It’s talked about in the news frequently, we hear friends complain of it, and we have all experienced some aspect of it from time to time.By Shift Psych

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#46: Inequality and Reparations (Hint: We Need Them) 46:53

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Take a listen if you’re interested in learning more about:How history has shaped our current-day racial inequalityWhy the wealth gap exists between black and white AmericansWhat neo-slavery is (and how it’s impacting black Americans)“One might describe the police executions of unarmed blacks as the contempory form of a lynching”And a whole lot more…

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027: Yoga for PTSD? How Building Your Mind-Body Connection Enhances Therapy 1:33:04

3+ y ago1:33:04

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A lot has changed from the days when yoga burst into the West. The beloved past-time of Lululemon-sporting women now invites more diverse populations, including first responders suffering from – or at risk for – PTSD.By Shift Psych

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#45: Understanding Racial Wealth Inequality (In Only 5 Minutes) 6:12

4y ago6:12

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This podcast is part of a larger series exploring the important issues of our time, so look for that over the coming months. This particular episode goes into depth on racial wealth inequality with one of the leading experts in the field. Please enjoy!

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026: Tune up Your Relationship by Breaking down Your Needs 1:42:34

4y ago1:42:34

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Flowers & Blowjobs: Listen to the rerelease of this podcast for gems on navigating your needs, whether you’re trying to communicate better in your current relationship or are in the market for a new one.By Shift Psych

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025: Stop Self-Sabotage, Get Your Brain on Your Side and Be Your Best Self 1:30:51

4y ago1:30:51

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In this podcast, Andrea McTague and Zac Erickson dissect the human brain to explain why we often act against our own interests and how to get back in the driver’s seat.By Shift Psych

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#44: One of Psychology’s Greatest Minds on the Most Important Concept of the 20th Century 1:05:16

4y ago1:05:16

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Our next guest is one of psychology’s biggest names (for a good reason). Take a listen if you’re interested in learning more about:The most important psychological concept of the 20th century (hear about it from the world’s foremost expert)How we can use rewards and punishments (the right way) to get the outcome we wantWhy society is so polarized (…

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#43: The Success of Your Relationship Comes Down to One (Surprising) Factor 9:37

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This podcast is part of a larger series exploring the important issues of our time, so look for that over the coming months. This particular episode goes into depth on the theory of self justification and cognitive dissonance with the world’s leading expert (seriously). Please enjoy!

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Closing the First Chapter: Taking Chances 40:09

4y ago40:09

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What a year it has been! We noticed some major themes in our episodes over this past year – this was our chance to review and discuss the fascinating conversations we’ve had about men’s mental health, trauma, family dynamics and parenting, women’s mental health, and mental health support. We also discussed our hopes for the next chapter of the podc…

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024: How to Combat the Winter Blues 2:06:46

4y ago2:06:46

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Solutions for Seasonal Affective Disorder to Grinch Like Grumpiness, and Everything in Between!By Shift Psych

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#42: China: The History, Modern-Day Rise, and What to Expect (Over the Coming Decade) 1:15:49

4y ago1:15:49

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Take a listen if you’re interested in learning more about:How China’s history has informed their modern-day successWhy China is the most important country to understand right nowWhy the Chinese really hold SO much US debt (it’s not as bad as you think)What to expect from China in the coming decadeWhy the iPhone is the best way to understand the ris…

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#41: The Rise of China (in Only 5 Minutes) 5:37

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This podcast is part of a larger series exploring the important issues of our time, so look for that over the coming months. This particular episode goes into depth on the rise of China. Please enjoy!

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Challenging Expectations: Spirituality and Psychology, Hope in a Pandemic, and Growing a Family, with Christin & Evan 1:34:55

4y ago1:34:55

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Is it possible for psychology and spirituality to coexist? The lines blur when a person seeks spiritual support; which often looks like counselling. Evan shares his perspective on navigating this boundary, as a Pastor. This conversation spurs some of our reflections about the pandemic. It goes without saying, life has been challenging. We explore a…

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023: How Mindfulness Can Help You Eat Better and Move More 1:00:39

4y ago1:00:39

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Why do we let diet and exercise sabotage our well-being? Zac and Sarah point some fingers and round up some solutions.By Shift Psych

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Breaking the Stigma: Climbing out of the Hurt Locker with Vince Fowler 1:02:21

4y ago1:02:21

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Timing is everything. This can be the case for seeking, receiving, and maintaining mental health support. Having been in the Hurt Locker, Vince shares how being in the right place, at the right time, ultimately changed his life, by choosing to accept the offer of help. Vince is now armed with a toolbox of strategies and skills to navigate those ine…

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#40: Overcoming Worry (And How to Change the Stories We Tell Ourselves) 59:24

4y ago59:24

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Take a listen if you’re interested in learning more about:What surprising thing determines the quality of your life (and how to get more of it)Why framing problems as wonders will completely revolutionize your lifeWhy worry is like smoke (and how to fix it)How you can overcome the stories that we tell ourselvesHow breathwork can change the way you …

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022: Face Your Fears with Shift Psychs: Dare to visit Deadmonton, the haunted house from hell. 53:21

4y ago53:21

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Ah, Halloween - the time our society brings our love of scaring ourselves to light, in the funnest possible way. Overgrown pumpkins, tricked out yards, and all-you-can-eat candy. A chance to slap on a wig, paint your face, and glimpse the horrors that lurk inside your neighbour's’ foyer. Chime in to hear what we have to say! Disclaimer: Please note…

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#39: The Surprising Idea for A Meaningful Life (in Only 5 Minutes) 5:17

4y ago5:17

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Are you looking for more meaning in life? Johann Berlin, one of the world’s leaders on performance shares how discerning better leads to a more meaningful life. I hope you enjoy!

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Breaking the Stigma: Embrace the Unknown with Ignacio Serricchio 1:10:33

4y ago1:10:33

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Even when you have the means to have it all (money, fame, and time to do the things you love), at the end of the day, you are still human. Hollywood actor, Ignacio Serricchio, shared his human story with us. We talked about embracing the unknown, educating ourselves on mental health as a fundamental step to breaking the stigma, and being open-minde…

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021: We’re Walking, Talking Pieces of Nature! 1:06:30

4y ago1:06:30

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Zac and Sarah Explain How the Great Outdoors Makes Us Happier -- and Why We Should Leave Our Phone at HomeBy Shift Psych

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Occupational Therapy: A Holistic View on the Job of Life 51:28

4y ago51:28

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Still wondering what occupational therapy means? No, it is not about helping you find a job…. But it can help you do your job… better. Listen in as we chat with Louise, Occupational Therapist (OT) at Simply Counselling Services. She shares her views on the importance of having a holistic view of health and how, at the end of the day, she really is …

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020: Why Porn is Like a Comfy Couch -- and How to Get up off Your Ass 50:38

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In Andrea and Zac’s 360 on porn compulsion, they discuss what the real problem is (spoiler alert: it’s not the sexy bodies), how it’s compounded by modern-day society, and what to do if you or a loved one is struggling with it.By Shift Psych

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019: Life is a Teeter-Totter 1:17:51

4y ago1:17:51

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Defy Gravity, Embrace Yourself: Floating Entrepreneurs Matthew Smith and Jamie Phillips Twelve inches of water, half a ton of salt, 34-degree water, that’s all. No sound. No light. No sensory input. Just you and your thoughts. Whether that sounds divine or demonic, this conversation with Modern Gravity founders Matthew Smith and Jamie Phillips, Shi…

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018: Let's Talk About Happiness 1:07:42

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The Holy Grail of emotions, happiness is everywhere -- and yet so hard to see. Everything from a pleasant sunny afternoon to a once-in-a-lifetime winning lottery ticket could sit under the umbrella of happiness. The problem is, wanting to be happy without knowing what that means, is a recipe for unhappiness. In the first episode of this new series,…

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017: ADD/ADHD - Let's Discuss How to Identify and Treat this Disorder on the Rise 1:41:33

4+ y ago1:41:33

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It’s ADHD’s moment in the spotlight. Thanks to Tiktok, today there’s an unprecedented level of interest around ADHD. But so many of the symptoms of this neurodevelopmental disorder can also be caused by lifestyle factors -- diet, sleep, exercise, social activity -- exacerbated by the pandemic. In other words, if you’re bouncing off the walls after …

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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) & Attachment Theory: The Meaning, The Impact and The Group 42:09

4+ y ago42:09

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Can a statement have two truths? Is everything black and white? Can you repair a concerning attachment? Najwa shares how DBT group therapy can support people struggling with impulsiveness, high-risk behaviours, mood swings, relationship and intimacy issues, suicidal thoughts and behaviours, identity confusion, as well as thoughts, behaviours and em…

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016: Toxic Workplaces Hurt Us All: Here’s How to Identify and Shift the Dynamic 56:11

4+ y ago56:11

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“Is My Boss Serving Kool Aid?” Sarah Lerner of And Together Discusses the Cost of Toxic Workplaces -- and Maps the Way Forward Toxic workplaces cost big. If you’re cowering in your cubicle or dodging bullies, you aren’t bringing your “A”-game to the office. You’re probably waist-deep in a job search. If that’s you, you’re not alone: According to a …

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015: Who Said Parenting Was Easy? 1:17:07

4+ y ago1:17:07

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Parents are human, it’s okay to make mistakes! Shifters Zac and Sarah talk about the highs and lows of parenting during the peak of COVID.By Shift Psych

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Instagram Live - With Guests Bryce & Tyler - Divorce, Men's Mental Health and Mental Health in the Oil and Gas Industry 1:08:29

4+ y ago1:08:29

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We went live on Instagram! If you missed tuning in on July 19th, here is the audio from the live session. With guests Bryce and Tyler from our previous episodes, we discuss divorce, men's mental health and mental health in the oil and gas industry here in Calgary. Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesimplyjennapodcast/ Facebook: www.…

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The Impact of the Pandemic on Teens and Parents - A Conversation with Dr. Nneka 1:06:17

4+ y ago1:06:17

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Are you a parent? Do you have a teen? This episode is packed with tips and strategies to manage both of these situations. Psychiatrist Dr. Nneka shares her wisdom on how to connect with your teen, how parents need to give themselves more credit, and the impact of social media on our teens. Listen in to hear tips and strategies from both Dr. Nneka a…

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014 “Who Are You and Why Are You Talking to Me about This Stuff?” A chat with Shift CEO and founder, Andrea McTague 1:16:14

4+ y ago1:16:14

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In case you’re just joining the party, Shift Psychs, Zac Erickson and Sarah [...], sit down with Shift CEO and founder, Andrea McTague, for a chat on who we are and why we’re talking to you about all this stuff. Born out of Andrea’s love-hate relationship with traditional psychology (love the foundation, hate the delivery), Shift kicks the status q…

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Breaking the Stigma: Matt O'Neill - The Battle of Addiction and Recovery 50:37

4+ y ago50:37

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If you live in Calgary, it is likely that you have heard his voice on the radio. Matt was kind enough to share about his personal struggle with addiction and mental health. Join us as we hear what it was like to be in the thick of the addiction, what going to a recovery centre is really like and how he continues to fight the battle of addiction eve…

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Breaking the Stigma: Zack - The Depression Relief Playbook 1:00:06

4+ y ago1:00:06

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Is it possible to have a playbook for how to tackle depression? After reading Zack's book, we were convinced! We knew it was a perfect fit for further conversation. In this episode, we chat about some key strategies from his book, his experience of depression, and his journey to seeking support. You can download his book here Follow us: Instagram: …

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013: How First Responders Deal with Trauma/PTSD 1:15:20

4+ y ago1:15:20

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This is a really important issue that we’re passionate about. First responders of all kinds, including firefighters, paramedics and police officers, deal with trauma every day. The long term (and short term) impacts of experiencing traumas are by no means light. We wanted to bring light to this issue by providing some education around the types of …