Fundamentally Human

With a billion things on our plates, it can be hard to navigate through all the to-dos. Abby Ma (CPA, CA, CFA) and I explore work-life integration, what it's like holding a senior leadership role as a female Asian, being a new mom, and what has helped her stay grounded during challenging times. We also cover avoidance coping and strategies for being productive. shirvin.ca | @helloshirvin Music: Fa...

When a friend reaches out to you about a problem they're facing or if they're having a bad day, it's likely you'll comfort and support them. On the flip side, when it comes to ourselves, we're often harsh and judgemental. Why is it that we can be kind to our friends but critical of ourselves? In this episode, we'll be exploring the different types of self-care and how you can integrate self-compas...

New Year's Resolutions are often derived from the basis of self-worth and are defined as decisions to do something or to not do something. This can be motivating at first, but it quickly turns into feelings of failure and negativity. By setting intentions, practicing gratitude, and implementing S.M.A.R.T. goals, they empower you to be mindful and to listen to your body and mind. For visual learner...

Welcome to Fundamentally Human, a podcast about mental health topics unpacked in an easy-to-understand way. My name is Shirvin Lee and I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor based in Vancouver, Canada. I started this podcast as a way to document all of my learning from my graduate degree and now, as a counsellor. We hear about anxiety, depression, and goal setting but what do these things actually m...