The Sana Psychological Podcast

This episode delves into all-or-nothing thinking and behaviour, where it can come from, and how to move forward with more balance and self-compassion. Registered Psychologist and experienced therapist Paige Abbott explores a topic that has been near and dear to her heart for years as she has witnessed so many people's journey of change in this area. If you are navigating this and/or have anxiety,...

In this episode an experienced therapist tackles the controversial question of whether everyone needs therapy. The answer and reasoning behind this may surprise you... Tune in for an episode filled with mental health tools and tips that can support you on your journey, whether you're in therapy or not.

In this podcast episode, led by Paige Abbott, an experienced therapist and expert on addiction, boundaries, and codependency, we explore the topic of how to be a healthy support person rather than a rescuer or fixer. This episode explores the essential elements of offering healthy support to others and when we are overstepping into control. If you are concerned about a loved one, struggling with h...

This episode is for people who are currently in therapy or wondering about the therapeutic process and how it helps. If you are feeling stuck or that you aren't making the progress you would hope, Paige Abbott, an experienced therapist, talks about what might be feeding into this and how to gently move into more active change.

If you are new to therapy, returning to therapy after time away, or transitioning to a new therapist, this episode covers some of the topics you may be wondering about. That includes what to generally expect from a first therapy session, how and if to prepare, and how to take care of yourself before, during and after that appointment.

If you are new to therapy or looking for a therapist, this episode offers you some valuable questions and considerations to keep in mind, as well as how to narrow down your search. With a lot of therapists to choose from in most areas, we know it can be overwhelming to find a best fit person and want to help you in that process. Stay tuned for other upcoming episodes that take you through the ther...

This episode is made for families looking at how to best support themselves and each other during the back to school transition. Long-time therapist, Paige Abbott, talks about what makes the transition hard for children and parents as well as strategies to set-up the transition logistically and emotionally.

If your internal voice tends to be harsh, critical, and judgmental than this episode will be a helpful listen. Paige Abbott, a seasoned therapist, talks about how we can move towards being kinder and more self-compassionate and specific tools and strategies to support this.

As a follow-up to our last episode on learning theory, behaviour and reinforcement, in this episode Paige Abbott talks about how to use these ideas to make shifts in our behaviours and habits. This episode is helpful for anyone who wants to stay consistent with healthy habits and/or wants to make changes with less helpful habits.

In this episode, Paige Abbott explores learning theory and how that applies to our behaviour, both good and bad. If you are struggling with habits that you would like to change, this information will help you understand how you got to where you are and what you can start doing to make behavioural shifts. Our next episode will follow-up on this information and share more about behaviour change buil...

In this episode, Paige Abbott, an addiction therapist, explores the reasons that people may be curious to change their relationship with alcohol, the barriers that can come up in considering and exploring this change, what can help, and how to support yourself during this time. If you are sober curious or wanting to moderate your relationship with drinking, we would recommend this episode to promo...

This episode is suitable for anyone who is interested in learning more about why people consume alcohol, the impacts of alcohol on our body and mood, and what makes people curious about changing their relationship with alcohol. Hosted by Paige Abbott, an addiction therapist for over 15 years, this episode contains information about alcohol that people may find unsettling, particularly if they have...

The experience of anhedonia is more common than people realize but one that is quite unknown and misunderstood. In this episode, Paige Abbott, a therapist with over 20 years of counselling experience, delves into what anhedonia is, what mental health conditions it is most connected to, and how to support yourself in moving through this. If you have been feeling flat, numb and disconnected than lea...

This is an issue that parents, grandparents, guardians, teachers, and anyone who interacts with kids and youth struggles with. We want to respond with rules, restrictions, and anger... But is this a helpful approach? In this episode, Paige Abbott, therapist and host, explores how to support our younger generations in shifting their relationship with technology.

For those of you who are feeling constantly overwhelmed, anxious, on edge, tense, unhappy, drained and don't know why... This episode is for you. Life is complicated and there could be lots of reasons that you are feeling this way, however, built into the foundation of most of our lives is constant access to information, technology, and screens. What impact is this having on our mood and wellbeing...

Introversion is a personality trait that still has a lot of misunderstanding around it. Our introverted podcast host and therapist, Paige Abbott, explores some of the fundamentals of what introversion is, where it comes from, and how to navigate this in your daily life. Whether you are seeking to better understand your introverted self or a loved one, this episode is a must.

Most of us live in the realm of thoughts and forget to tune into the level of body, or soma, in our daily experience. Over time, energy and experiences build up in our body and can leave us feeling tense, uncomfortable, in pain, and/or unsettled. Somatic rest is a way to deepen your self-care practice by tuning into the level of body in an intentional, non-pressurizing way. In this episode, we int...

For anyone who is long-term sober, newly sober, or sober-curious, this episode is for you as experienced addiction therapist, Paige Abbott, explores common challenges with being sober during the summer, unanticipated benefits and some tips to make life a bit easier as you make this transition.

Summer is a time for enjoying warm weather, good times, and having fun... but what happens to our health and self-care during this season? In this episode, we explore how boundaries can help maximize your enjoyment of the season rather than detract from it. Paige Abbott, the podcast host, shares about common challenges over summer that can leave people feeling less healthy and well, and consequent...

In this episode, Paige Abbott explores the difference between anxiety and burn out, what coping can look like for each, and how to move forward if you feel impacted by both. This podcast episode is great for any human who is not feeling like themselves and either feeling unhelpfully wired, depleted or both. Anxiety and burn out can happen to anyone and this episode gives some helpful things to loo...

Paige Abbott, an experienced therapist, explores the concept of 'micro-joys' and how we can use this strategy to bring about more peace, contentment, gratitude and joy into one's life. Change doesn't have to be big and complicated, it can start with the small and simple. If you are interested in improving your quality of life in easy ways, then this episode is for you.

Megan Hanrahan joins us for another episode about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). In our first episode with Megan she explored what OCD is and dispelled some myths about it. In this episode, Megan talks about treatment for OCD and what that can look and feel like.

Megan Hanrahan, an OCD therapist, joins us for this episode where we explore the reality of what Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is (versus the myths of how people view and speak about OCD). Megan talks about how OCD can show up in people's lives, some of the themes of OCD and will join us for a future episode to talk about treatment and healing. This episode is important for anyone curious to learn...

In this episode we explore all the hype around nervous system regulation that's been in therapist offices and social media for the past few years. Paige Abbott delves into what nervous system regulation is, the biological basis for this, how long we've known about this and how to do it. If you are looking for some quick and easy biological hacks to support a greater sense of calm, then this episod...

Paige Abbott, an experienced therapist, tackles an introduction to the topic of boundaries. In this episode she explores what boundaries are, what they are not, and what they can look, sound, and feel like in practice. If you are looking to improve the quality of your relationships with yourself and others, then this episode is for you!