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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...

In this episode, we will delve into the neural cognitive and clinical studies of anger and aggression and other academia in exploring strategies to combat revenge impulses. Sources: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9174026/ https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12864-021-07505-5 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/361174742_A_systematic_review_of_neural_cognitive_and_clinical_stu...

Be part of this spectacular historic event and Watch it Live! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf_UjBMIzNo&pp=iggCQAE%3D&fbclid=IwVERDUAQ5dsxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe5ZTLJFF6AMpaaw6dDl35GajpplwrZFzCDJVpXuSkh4N5bsD9bVs5Ro_eoeA_aem_wLrvxOyqyhGBvyoPGDrILQ Sources: https://nss.org/artemis-ii-passes-flight-readiness-review/ https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/kennedy/kenned...

In this episode, we are going to explore even further the benefits of evidence- based strategies to effectively deal with stress and rumination from a therapeutic standpoint. Stay tuned! Sources: 1. https://dspace.library.uu.nl/handle/1874/369781 2. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12888-025-07065-y 3. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11649405/ 4. https://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN105...

**copyright free/Royalty free music** Here are your astrological events for March 21st through March 31st. References: 1. Astrological New Year 2026 Begins March 20 https://m.economictimes.com/astrology/others/astrological-new-year-2026-begins-march-20-sun-enters-aries-brings-a-major-energy-shift/articleshow/129601342.cms 2. March 2026 Astrology Forecast (Chronogram) https://www.chronogram.com/hor...

In this episode we will learn to combat and minimize negativity in the utilization of emotional and problem-focused approaches, supported by peer reviewed research. Stay Tuned! Sources: Personality, Negative Interactions, and Mental Health https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3000745/ Emotional Approach and Problem-Focused Coping: A Comparison of Potentially Adaptive Strategies https://doi.org...

In this episode we will look into the cognitive factors of being overwhelmed with evidence based peer reviewed material to strategically combat it for stress reduction. References: 1. Mental Resilience and Coping With Stress: A Comprehensive, Multi-Level Model of Cognitive Processing, Decision Making, and Behavior Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience (2021) https://doi.org/10.3389/fnbeh.2021.71967...

Watch the lunar eclipse live! https://www.youtube.com/live/ya4yhqcnPLw?si=jglK9mpM_orEWuGh Here are your astronomical events for March. Stay tuned for more! Source: https://www.astronomy.com/

In this episode we will look into the beneficial factors of changing one’s perspective in certain situations. Stay tuned! Sources: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6029866/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/324552926_Seeing_Their_Side_Versus_Feeling_Their_Pain_Differential_Consequences_of_Perspective-Taking_and_Empathy_at_Work https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S00950...

Here are your astrological events for the week of February 25th. Stay Tuned! References: 1) https://www.astrology.com/articles/horoscopes/daily-sky-today/february-24-2026 2) https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/astrology/horoscope/horoscope-today-24th-february-2026-inviting-growth-nourishment-pleasure-and-steady-creation/articleshow/128721492.cms 3) https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/astrology/h...

In this episode, we will learn about cognitive biases, decision-making, debiasing, and why reducing assumptions in reasoning is beneficial. Sources: 1. Debiasing Architectural Decision-Making: An Experiment With Students and Practitioners (arXiv) https://arxiv.org/abs/2502.04011  2. Debiasing Architectural Decision-Making: A Workshop-Based Training Approach (arXiv) https://arxiv.org/abs/2206.1470...

In this episode we will learn science-backed strategies in building resilience through peer reviewed articles during times of uncertainty. Stay tuned! Sources: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11104260/ https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40359-025-03561-8 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-022-33416-4 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-022-12911-9 https://www.scie...

Here are your astronomical events for the month of February. Stay tuned! Sources: https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/night-sky-highlights-february-2026 https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/night-sky-events-february-2026 https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/whats-up-february-2026-skywatching-tips-from-nasa/ https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/watch-the-skies/2026/01/16/most-notable-2026-ast...