Permission to Heal

Self-compassion can feel easier said than done. Kelly is joined by Natalie Taylor, Registered Psychotherapist at Alli Therapy, for an honest conversation about self-compassion: what it is, why it's one of the most important skills for good mental health, why so many of us find it difficult, and how to actually practice it in everyday life. Together, they explore the connection between self-com...

What if understanding yourself was the key to finding a healthier, more compatible relationship? In this episode of *Permission to Heal*, Kelly sits down with Saeid Fard, who has spent years working in personality testing and is now developing a personality-based dating app designed to help people build more meaningful connections. Together, they explore what personality really is, the different w...

In this episode of Permission to Heal, Kelly Kozluk, Registered Psychotherapist, sits down with XT Belcastro, founder of Rainbow Counselling, to talk about their personal journey navigating the mental health system as a queer person and how you can take control of your healing journey to find support that truly feels safe, affirming, and understanding. Together, Kelly and XT explore what queer-aff...

Kelly Kozluk, Registered Psychotherapist, sits down with Marion Goreski to dive deep into her lifelong journey navigating depression, eating disorders and bipolar disorder, from childhood struggles to adulthood healing. Marion opens up about what it was like growing up feeling different, carrying pain silently through school and into adult life, and the difficult process of trying to understand wh...

Kelly Kozluk, Registered Psychotherapist, is joined by Rana Khan, a Marriage and Family Therapist, for an honest conversation about why couples therapy doesn’t have to be something you fear and why it shouldn’t be saved as a last resort. They explore how therapy can be a space to strengthen connection, improve communication, and navigate the natural differences that show up in every relationship....

She won Survivor, but this isn’t a story just about winnning. In this conversation, Kelly Kozluk sits down with Erika Casupanan, winner of Survivor 41, to talk about what the cameras don’t show. What it feels like to be underestimated. What it does to your mind to be watched, judged, and edited into a character. What happens to your identity when millions of people think they know who you are. And...

What is actually normal after you have a baby… and what’s a sign you might need support? In this honest, practical, and deeply reassuring conversation, Kelly is joined by Natalie, a Registered Psychotherapist, mom of one, and currently pregnant, to talk about the postpartum experience no one prepares you for. They unpack the emotional reality of the early weeks after birth, including the very comm...

In this episode of Permission to Heal, Kelly sits down with Kristen Seaton, a Toronto-based fitness instructor and talent leader at Lululemon, to talk about the moment her life changed with an unexpected cervical cancer diagnosis. Kristen shares what it was like to move through fear, uncertainty, and treatment while staying gently connected to her body through movement and to her people through de...

In this episode, Kelly is joined by Susan, an associate therapist at Alli Therapy, for a thoughtful conversation about how childhood attachment wounds can shape our sense of safety, relationships, and emotional world as adults. Many of the ways we show up in relationships today were learned long before we had the words to understand them. Together, Kelly and Susan explore how early experiences wit...

What does a toxic relationship really look like and why is it so hard to see when you’re in it? This week on Permission to Heal, Kelly sits down with Kojenwa Moitt, actor, marketing expert, entrepreneur, and PR maven for a powerful and deeply honest conversation about surviving abusive relationships with men who displayed narcissistic personality traits. Kojenwa shares her personal story of being...

This week on Permission to Heal, Kelly sits down with Dr. Peter Johnston, chiropractor and chronic pain specialist, for an informative conversation about what chronic pain really is and why understanding the mind-body connection can change everything. Dr. Peter shares his journey into becoming a chiropractor, how he approaches his work with his clients and the patterns he sees again and again in p...

Relationships can be hard, not because you’re doing them wrong, but because they involve two different people with two different nervous systems, histories, needs, and ways of loving. In this solo episode of Permission to Heal, Kelly explores what actually makes relationships work, and why it’s not about finding “the one,” but about choosing someone you’re willing to work through differences with...

Kelly and Luisa, associate therapists at Alli Therapy, explore one of the most asked questions in mental health today, can AI and ChatGPT replace therapy with real, human therapists? They break down the pros and cons of using AI for mental health support, including where tools like ChatGPT can be helpful and where they fall short compared to human therapy. They also discuss the research, ethical c...

Kim McAvoy-MacNeil, a Certified Divorce Coach, joins us for a practical and empowering conversation about what to expect when going through a separation and how to move through the process with clarity, confidence, and as little emotional and financial damage as possible. We walk through the separation process, including how to advocate for yourself, important decisions to consider early on, and c...

We sit down with Susan, a fellow therapist, to talk about love, loss, and what it means to grieve someone while they’re still here. Susan shares the story of her second marriage and the moment her husband was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. Together, they explore the reality of anticipatory grief, the quiet, complicated mourning that begins long before a goodbye and how a relationship shifts...

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s actually like to be a therapist, what goes on behind the scenes, how they really think and feel, or are curious about what's a myth and what's fact, this episode is for you. In this revealing and honest conversation on Permission to Heal, we’re joined by Christina Persaud, who shares her journey into becoming a therapist and what it truly means to hold spa...

In this moving and joyful episode of Permission to Heal, we sit down with Sarah DiMuro as she shares her journey through breast cancer, mastectomy, and surrogacy with honesty, courage, and vibrant life energy. Sarah opens up about receiving her diagnosis at a relatively young age, learning to be her best advocate, using a surrogate to grow her family and the power of sharing her story. She reflect...

Why do New Year’s resolutions so often fall apart by February, even when we really want to change? In this episode of Aha Moments from Permission to Heal, Kelly, Registered Psychotherapist, explores why most goals fail and how to create change that actually lasts. Instead of setting resolutions based on pressure, comparison, or what we think we “should” want, Kelly invites you to connect your goal...

We speak with Ava, an associate therapist at Alli Therapy, about immigrating from Iran to Canada, navigating her cultural identity, the demands of adolescence and rebuilding a sense of belonging. She shares her lived experience of growing up as an immigrant, adjusting to Canadian culture and witnessing her parents struggle to restart their careers in a new country. Ava also brings her clinical per...

We sit down with Julie Christiansen, author, speaker, and Registered Psychotherapist, to explore one of the most misunderstood emotions: anger. From a quiet simmer to an explosive outburst, anger shows up in our bodies long before it shows up in our behaviours, and it often reveals far more about our internal world than we realize. Julie breaks down how anger functions in the nervous system and in...

Join us as Luisa, one of Alli’s associate therapists, walks us through her journey of queerness, starting with growing up in Peru where queerness was taboo and often met with judgment. After immigrating to Canada, she found the space to explore her identity more freely, but also discovered the pressure to define herself within neat labels. She shares the beauty and the struggle of finding identity...

We’re kicking off Permission to Heal with a powerful story of resilience and transformation. In this episode, Hastee shares her journey of immigrating to a new country, navigating acculturation, managing complex family dynamics, and facing the quiet weight of mental health challenges, including depression and borderline personality disorder. Through therapy, she found healing, purpose, and ultimat...