Being Human Podcast

Kira holds a Master’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Montreal where she studies cannabis and mental health in youth, particularly in sexual minorities. Her work/passion is centred around creating connections between science, policy and advocacy. Kira furthers this work as the Chair of the national organization Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy and the Co-Founder of project Vo...

Avallon is an individual therapist for youth and young adults at Straight Up Health in Toronto, Ontario. She specializes in assisting youth and young adults to develop coping skills to manage anxiety, depression and build healthy relationships. She also works at SickKids Hospital as a Social Worker, primarily with the Adolescent Medicine team. As a healthy movement and fitness practitioner, Avallo...

Bryant Wood is an NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) coach, public speaker, master breath work instructor and film producer. Bryant is currently working on global campaigns with the goal of cultivating a more compassionate world, through the power of content creation. He is the creator and speaker for the Modern Nirvana Conference; an event that brings together spiritual leaders from all corners o...

Matthew Santoro is a Canadian YouTuber accumulating over 6 million subscribers and over 1.5 billion views. While this is an incredibly admirable and worthy accomplishment to celebrate, Matt and I speak about something far more moving and admirable in this episode. Matt openly discusses how wealth and status did not help or contribute in anyway to him overcoming depression. Matt speaks about the po...

I love you farmers. I love you scientists.  I'll be doing fun live streams all week and having great guests on the podcast. Other than that, I won't be scrolling through social media.  You got this everyone! Stay strong and trust in humanity! For help with anxiety, here are hundreds of videos I have created over the past 7 years to help you, absolutely free: http://www.youtube.com/depressiontoexpr...

It's just me on the podcast today discussing our lack of focus on the present and how we live in continuous partial attention. Be conscious of the beauty around you and marvel at the flowers at your feet. I welcome you all to the present and of course, cry in this podcast episode. ♥ WEBSITE: http://www.depressiontoexpression.com GET YOUR FREE E-BOOK “Beat Depression and Anxiety Through Expression”...

Kirstin Siggins is an author, speaker and co-founder of The Institute of Curiosity. She's not only now a new friend of mine but also tag teaming my parent presentations in schools. I'm so excited to continue to work with her and continue to learn and live curiously!  Her Book "The Power of Curiosity": https://amzn.to/2PISElC Website: https://www.instituteofcuriosity.com/

Brooke Bridges in a Mental Health Speaker in the US who I align with completely in our views of mental health education. Let's cut the bs and get right down to it.  www.brookemariebridges.com instagram.com/thebabblingbrookemarie https://soundcloud.com/b_a_e_marie

This is the first podcast episode with no guest. I'd like to share my mind with you all and welcome you into the world of Scott. Death to me is something we need to talk about more and not run away from. We have to embrace the impermanence of our existence and stop sweating the small stuff. Become a Member Here: http://www.patreon.com/depressiontoexpression

How important are omega 3's for our mind and body? In this episode I speak with Dr. Andreia Horta about specific foods that are clinically proven to help with depression and anxiety by reducing inflammation. We must take a holistic approach to wellness that goes beyond the at times, immediate benefits of pharmaceuticals. Andreia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.dreifox/ Exclusive Video Co...

Jay Superior is a musician, film director and a very good friend of mine. We talk about his film Perspective, mental health in minority communities, music, cannabis and everything in between.  Watch"Perspective" Short Film: https://vimeo.com/323383852 Jays Instagram: @thinksuperior  Perspective Instagram: @perspectivetheshortfilm

I've always been amazed how people can leave their home country and start fresh in a completely new culture and environment. Philip moved from his home country, Barbados, to Toronto, Canada and shares his experience of how we coped with change and his philosophy for living a meaningful life.

Scott is a subscriber and longtime supporter of Depression to Expression through Patreon. He shares his incredible journey dealing with the death of both parents as well as his own mental health. I am so fortunate to call him my friend and a solid part of my support system. Become a Patron Today and chat with Scott and Scott (me)http://www.patreon.com/depressiontoexpression

Corinne's bullying story brought me to tears but truly made me realize how deep of an impact serious bullying can have on our mental health. Thank you for being so courageous and vulnerable with your story Corinne, I am so fortunate to have you as a friend. Corinne is a community member on our Depression to Expression Community. Join us all here: http://www.patreon.com/depressiontoexpression

Alessandra Torresani is an actress, host of EmotionAL Support and mental health advocate. In this episode we talk about her acting career and what its like living with Bipolar Disorder. She lives in California and I cannot wait to visit her soon to peel back the layers of her awesomeness.  Follow Alessandra: https://www.instagram.com/bambolabambina/ EmotionAL Support Podcast: https://apple.co/2ka8...

Simon and Martina are YouTubers originally from Canada who are now living in Tokyo, Japan. They share their experiences with depression, chronic pain and what its like having a career making YouTube videos.  Simon and Martina's Channel: http://bit.ly/2IcdSDu

Dr. Andreia Horta graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2012. She has completed a B.A. Honors in Psychology, with her thesis in Anorexia, Bulemia and Disordered Eating Habits. She then went on to complete a Communications Specialist Degree at York University. She is certified as a Level One Reiki therapist (Japanese Energy Work), Personal Training Specialist and as a Heal...

Dr. Frank Turek is a dynamic speaker and award-winning author or coauthor of four books. As the President of CrossExamined.org, Frank presents powerful and entertaining evidence for Christianity at churches, high schools and at secular college campuses that often begin hostile to his message. He has also debated several prominent atheists including Christopher Hitchens and David Silverman, preside...

Jordan Beckwith (Footless Jo) is public speaker, amputee, mental health advocate, and writer, who passionately believes in the incredibly perseverant capacity of the human soul. Jo founded Trauma Talk in 2017 and began sharing how she found life again in the aftermath of surviving multiple sexual assaults and an abusive relationship. Two years later when she realized she was facing losing her leg,...

Dr. Reinold is a board certified psychiatrist, women's mental health expert, and eating disorders specialist. She is author of the bestselling book, Let Your Heart Out, podcast host of the show, It's Not About the Food, and Creator of the HEART Method®: a self-led therapy tool. To date, Dr. Reinold has helped thousands of women overcome mental illness, make peace with food, ditch the details of li...