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Here are your astronomical events for the month of October. Have a happy Halloween star gazing ! Stay Tuned! 🎃 References: October 2026 Night Sky: What to See Sky Guide for October 2026 ​ October 2026 Night Sky Guide - Times of India ​ Skywatching in October 2026 - Time and Date ​ Lunar Occultation of Nunki - TheSkyLive ​ October's Night Sky is Full of Cosmic Tricks and Treats - ScienceDaily / NA...

In this episode we will explore effective strategies when dealing with acute stress especially when reaching a dangerous breaking point. Stay tuned! Sources: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychores.2005.06.074 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/7334916_The_perseverative_cognition_hypothesis_A_review_of_worry_prolonged_stress-related_physiological_activation_and_health https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.ni...

©️ Songs are copyright free and royalty free. Welcome everyone to the bonus episode of The Present Podcast with your hosts, Damon and Henry! Damon hopes that you have a ghoul of a time and that you are scared forever in your dreams. But not I Henry the psychologist and psychiatrist. Hope that you learn a thing or two and that you take an analytical approach to these stories. Damon wishes you all a...

Songs used are copyright free and royalty free. Credits: Home by RetroBlue; and ☄️ House (Free Music) - SUPER SONIC by RetroBlue 🇨🇦 - BreakingCopyright — Royalty Free Music Here are your astrological forecasts for October 2026. Stay tuned for an upcoming Halloween Series with Hosts Henry and Damon! Have a happy Halloween 🎃!! References: Horoscopes from the Producer :) https://www.purewow.com/well...

In this episode we will explore the benefits of staying resilient during these interesting tines. Stay tuned! Sources: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6009510/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11773882/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33045528/ https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2F0003-066X.59.1.20 https://bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/joop.12123 https...

Here are your astronomical events for September 28th to 30th. Stay tuned! References: Canadian telescope directly maps earliest glow of hydrogen⁠ Persistent primordial signature in present-day galaxies⁠ Beyond Hubble: revisiting the Hubble sequence across cosmic time⁠ James Webb Reveals Why Planet Formation Is a Race Against Time⁠ The Sky This Week — September 25 to October 2⁠ NASA Astronomy Pictu...

Here are your astrological forecasts for September 28 - 30 2026. Stay Tuned! Sources: Astrostyle — Daily Horoscope, September 28, 2026⁠ Hindustan Times — Horoscope Today, September 28, 2026⁠ Times of India — Astrology News Alert, September 28, 2026⁠ Astrology Cafe — Astrology of Today, September 29, 2026⁠ YourTango — Daily Horoscope, September 29, 2026⁠ Times of India — Horoscope, September 29, 20...

In this episode we will explore techniques in managing hostile and toxic environments. Sources: Tepper (2000): https://doi.org/10.5465/1556375 Schyns & Schilling (2013): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.leaqua.2013.01.003 Bhandarker & Rai (2019): https://doi.org/10.1108/JMD-02-2018-0051 Grandey (2000): https://doi.org/10.1037/1076-8998.5.1.95 Einarsen et al. (2011): https://doi.org/10.1201/EBK1439804896...

Here are your astrological forecasts for August 2026! Stay tuned for more bonus episodes coming your way! Hope you are enjoying your summer. 🏖️ 🌞 References: https://horoscopes.astro-seek.com/monthly-astro-calendar-august-2026 https://www.lemonde.fr/en/religions/article/2026/08/12/how-religions-interpret-solar-eclipses-from-major-omens-to-signs-of-the-apocalypse_6756411_63.html https://timesofind...

Don’t miss these spectacular celestial events of solar eclipse, partial eclipse, Perseid Meteor showers, sturgeon Red Moon, planet alignments and a lot more! Sources: https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/total-solar-eclipse-on-august-12-2026/ https://starwalk.space/en/news/comet-10p-tempel-2 https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/aug/12/astronomy-discovery-new-cosmic-object-black-ho...

Here are your astronomical events from July 14th through to the 31st. Sources: https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/space-astronomy/astronomy/night-sky-highlights-july-2026 https://explorescientific.com/pages/july-2026-calendar https://www.astronomy.com/observing/sky-this-month-july-2026/

Here are your astrological forecasts for July 2026. Stay Tuned! References: https://www.alicesparklykat.com/articles/732/July_2026_Horoscopes/ https://horoscopes.astro-seek.com/monthly-astro-calendar-july-2026 https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/july-monthly-horoscope-2026-meanings-effects

Happy Canada Day to our fellow Canadian viewers !! For our season finale we have realized the importance of burnout not only in the workplace, but in your personal life as well, and this podcast will be devoted strictly to the medical and psychological benefits with peer reviewed research on strategies to regulate the nervous system in a relaxed and calm manner. Have a wonderful summer and see you...

Here is a twist of Summer Solstice with the remainder of June astronomical events. Stay tuned! Sources: https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/whats-up-june-2026-skywatching-tips-from-nasa/ https://www.astronomy.com/observing/sky-this-month-june-2026/

In this episode we will explore the strategic benefits of gaining success using the implementation technique backed by peer reviewed research. Sources: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Implementation-intentions-and-effective-goal-Gollwitzer-Brandst%C3%A4tter/8db5d2113ca2ed9716f3c007276dfc0dfdf8d9f6 https://www.mcgill.ca/healthpsychologylab/files/healthpsychologylab/knnuper2009_article_usingme...

Here are your astrological events for the month of June. Stay Tuned!! Sources: https://astrostyle.com/june-2026-horoscope/ https://www.321horoscope.com/2026/gemini-2026/gemini-june-2026.html https://www.alicesparklykat.com/articles/727/June_2026_Horoscopes/

In this episode we will explore evidence-based strategies in dealing with disrespect, not only in the workplace but in all areas of your life. References: Entwistle, V. A., Cribb, A., & Mitchell, P. (2023). Tackling disrespect in health care: The relevance of socio-relational equality. Journal of Health Services Research & Policy, 29(1), 42–50. https://doi.org/10.1177/13558196231187961 Fritz, C.,...

In this episode, you will learn the physical and mental benefits of staying calm during times of crisis and other times to keep you grounded using peer reviewed material. Stay tuned for more regular episodes coming your way. Resources: Emotional Contagion in the Workplace: A Moderated Mediation Model of Psychological Well-Being, Job Performance, and Turnover Intention in Hotels https://www.mdpi.co...

Here are your astronomical events for the month of May 2026. Stay tuned for more bonus episodes coming your way! Sources: https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/whats-up-may-2026-skywatching-tips-from-nasa/ https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/space-astronomy/astronomy/night-sky-highlights-may-2026 https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/may-night-sky-events-2026 https://science.nasa.gov/skywat...

Disclaimer: music is copyright free with permission from the Artist. Here are your astrological events for the month of May. Stay tuned for more bonus episodes coming your way! References: ​May 2026 Planetary Shifts & Remedies – Economic Times ​Mars in Aries 2026: Redefining Strength – Moon Omens ​May 2026 Lunar Guide: Supermoons & Crystal Rituals – Crystals.com ​Sun in Gemini 2026: Spiritual Grow...

In this episode you will discover the important aspects of self-respect with peer-reviewed material showcasing strategies and maintenance in its upkeep. Sources: ​ Self-Respect: A Neglected Concept (Penn State Research Repository) ​ Appraisal Self-Respect: Scale Validation and Construct Implications (Springer) ​ Believing in One’s Equal Rights: Self-Respect as a Predictor of Assertiveness (Taylor...

In this episode we will explore stagnation with evidence-based strategies to conquer that “staying stuck” phase. Sources: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0100100 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0272735806001379 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(16)31140-0/fulltext https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371...

Here are your astronomy events for the week of April 25. Sources: https://www.astronomy.com/the-sky-this-week/the-sky-this-week-from-april-24-to-may-1-2026/ https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/whats-up-april-2026-skywatching-tips-from-nasa/ https://www.astronomy.com/observing/sky-this-month-april-2026/ https://www.astronomy.com/observing/sky-this-month-april-2026/ https://www.astronomy.com/the-s...

Here is your astrological forecast for April 2026. References: https://www.yourtango.com/2026396775/weekly-love-horoscopes-are-here-april-20-26-2026 https://jessicadavidson.co.uk/2025/06/30/uranus-in-gemini-revolution-of-mind-and-communication/ https://m.economictimes.com/astrology/others/uranus-in-gemini-this-week-april-20-26-2026-major-energy-shift-brings-breakthroughs-sudden-changes-growth-for-...

In this episode we will explore the importance of setting boundaries with strategies in dealing with them from peer reviewed research. Sources: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/hope-for-relationships/202111/break-free-from-the-trap-of-toxic-people https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0277953626001930 https://psychcentral.com/blog/imperfect/2020/04/how-to-set-boundaries-with-to...