Covey Wellness Centre Podcast

Sarah Covey and Sarah Piercy discuss the intersection of writing and mental health. Writing is not just for “writers”, it’s a tool that everyone can access regardless of their writing ability. Writing has an incredible impact on mental health because it accesses a new area of our brain and takes us out of the shallows of life into the depths of what matters most. In this episode we explore evidenc...

Sarah, Tom and Karen continue the conversation on how perfectionism is about more than a precise, excellence oriented “perfectionist” but about an embedded need within it.   In this episode, we explore how every human being has elements of multidimensional traits of perfectionism, how they show up in different developmental stages and strategies that are freeing from them.  Perfectionism is not ju...

Sarah talks to Tom and Karen about expanding our understanding of what perfectionism is. What does it look like, how does it show up, and how does it hold you back from the best version of yourself? Plus, does healthy perfectionism actually exist? In this episode we explore where perfectionism comes, the surprising ways it surfaces in daily life and why it’s more than a tightly tidied storage clos...

Jennifer and Sarah focus on the subject of addiction in relationships and how it impacts the ecosystem of a family. Everyone knows someone who is struggling with substance use and abuse, but is it genetic? Why are some more susceptible than others? And what can we do about it?  In this episode we explore the pervasive challenges addiction brings into families and relationships, and the common dyna...

Sarah and Rebecca discuss the value of proactive mental health strategies and making meaningful connections with teens and pre-teens. We talk about the value and evidence of having other supportive healthy adults in the life of a teenager and some of the common struggles that face this season.   In this episode we explore what the social world of teens and pre-teens look like and how it impacts th...

Rebekah talks to Sarah about why ADHD is more than the hyper boy who can’t sit still and what it’s not: it’s not a mental health illness, developmental disorder or learning disability. In this episode we explore how ADHD impacts our executive function, what common symptoms look like, the differences between men and women, and the three different types of ADHD: Hyperactivity Type Inattentive Type B...

We are often so tired, but not all types of tired are equal.  That’s why not all types of rest are equal. We revisit the 7 types of rest with specific strategies you can try for each: Physical Rest Mental Rest Social Rest Spiritual Rest Sensory Rest Emotional Rest Creative Rest Use this conversation to customize the pursuit of rest you need right now. Rest is an irreplicable piece of self-car...

Sarah and Nadera explore why we still feel exhausted after resting, the seven different types of rest, what restorative self-care offers us. Tune in and learn why rest is not synonymous with sleep and how to use “rest tools” at the right time to bring you real, rich restoration. Resources: Book – Sacred Rest by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith The Rest Quiz: https://www.restquiz.com/quiz/rest-quiz-test/#q...

Sarah talks to Tom and Karen about how Solution Focused Therapy can lead to your desired outcome, why looking back is an important part of the process and the value of setting goals that work. Listen in and imagine your preferred future or desired outcome for today, for your next therapy session, your next season of life, or your life overall.  It all matters. Sarah asks Tom and Karen: What i...

Sarah talks to Tom and Karen about why the critical difference between goals and desired outcomes is so important and how it moves you toward the meaningful personal progress you’re looking for. Tune in with an area of life in mind that you want transformation. Solution focus Therapy can function as a compass to what matters most to you. We’d love to help you figure out a desired outcome that is d...

Sarah and Tom talk about what Solution Focused Therapy looks like, how to find hope in hard places and accessing resilience and grit.  Plus, quitting the struggle-comparison game and how joy and grief can co-exist. Sarah asks Tom: 1. How do you support people who may feel so overwhelmed by their challenges that they struggle to see hope in their situation? 2. What do you mean by solution focu...

Sarah continues her talk with Rebecca, Jennifer, and Nadera. Today they talk about the resources, podcasts, books, etc. that they recommend and use regularly. Amazon links to books (many of which are also available at the Covey Wellness Centre bookshop!): Jennifer's Picks: Gifts of Imperfection - Brene Brown When the Body Says No: The Cost of hidden Stress - Gabor Mate In the Realm of Hungry Ghost...

Today Sarah talks with Jennifer, Rebecca, and Nadera about the following: 1. Tell us a bit about your story and what drew you to working as a therapist? 2. What most excites you about the work that you do with clients? 3 What's a favourite wellness tip that you offer clients regularly?