So Tell Me More: A Dive into Psychotherapy

Have you been curious about what psychotherapy is, how therapists cope with the work they do, and many more questions? For this episode, we collected burning questions from friends, family & the community. Join us as we address these questions and share our experience with the world of psychotherapy. Let's dive in!

Grief can be difficult to talk about, but movies can help us open up to such topics in a unique way. Let us take you on a journey of exploring grief and loss through the lens of the Pixar animated movie "Up". In this episode we share our experiences as therapists supporting folks who are experiencing various forms of losses. Let's dive in!

Have you ever sat down and tried a meditation practice and thought to yourself, this is hard? You're not alone! Join us as we explore mindfulness and meditations and the impacts they can have on us and our daily experiences. Let's dive in!

Join us as we explore the area of positive body image with our returning guest speaker, Taranjot, who is completing her PhD on the topic. In this episode we unpack how to define positive body image, learnings from Taranjot's research, ways to foster positive body image and the impact of culture on one's positive body image. Let's dive in!

Have you ever wondered what goes on in someone's mind when they are having anxiety? In this episode we explore Inside Out 2 and its depiction of anxiety and other emotions that Riley experiences while going through puberty. Join us as we unpack anxiety, emotions, and our sense of self. Let's dive in!

Have you ever thought, how can art be therapeutic or a method of healing? In this episode we unpack the modality of expressive art therapy with our guest speaker, Lex. Join us as we talk through what expressive art therapy is, who can benefit, common practices, and resources. Let's dive in!

Join us as we unpack what we would discuss in therapy with the main character, Pia, from the movie "Picture This". In this episode we unpack specific cultural considerations to examine when working with South Asian clients in a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy setting. Let's dive in!

Join us in welcoming Carmina Sahota, a Registered Psychotherapist, for a conversation on the impacts of intergenerational trauma in the South Asian population. Carmina takes us through her experiences as a South Asian therapist working with clients who talk about family dynamics, expectations and much more. Let's dive in!

Have you ever thought, am I ready for therapy? It can be a big question and one with many follow-up thoughts. Join us as we talk through common questions we have come across as therapists on what therapy can look like and when we know if we are ready for it. Let's dive in!

Join us in welcoming Noor Sharif onto season 3 of the podcast, as we discuss the impact of political, economic, and social systems on mental healthcare. This episode explores the ways we can be supported and seek out resources as individuals living and being influenced by these systems. Let's dive in!

Join us in welcoming Taranjot Dhillon onto the podcast, as we talk more about Body Image and Body Image in the South Asian population. We also discuss research and get a glimpse into the areas Taranjot has worked on and where she is hoping to take her PhD research. Let's dive in!

Fellow Disney fans, listen as we unpack the representation of emotions in the 2015 animated film "Inside Out". In this episode, we discuss emotion regulation skills and our favorite moments in the movie with fellow classmate, Alexia. Let's dive in!

In this episode, we are excited to be joined by Elisha Schafer from Lotus Counselling who will talk to us about her private practice. We learn more about her journey as a Registered Psychotherapist and what led her to start her very own practice. Join us as we learn more about private practice and what services one can expect to access from similar organizations. Let's dive in!

Join us in episode 8 as we speak to Poonam, an entrepreneur and aspiring author, who founded an international non-profit organization called Virtue Mental. Listen as we explore this resource that provides support to marginalized communities in the US.

Have you ever done a personality test to see what traits and strengths you align with? Join us as we invite Grace MacAskill from Paper Crane Psychotherapy Services to talk about Myers-Briggs personality tests, what it means to be Type A or B, and breakdown others that we've come across. Let's dive in!

Ever wonder what a core part of treatment for depression is? Join us as we explore behavioral activation, as it is used within and outside of therapy. We also discuss our personal reflections, practicum experiences, and how we can use strategies to make it a part of our life. Let's dive in!

Mental health can impact people of all ages. Join us as we sit down with Psychotherapy graduate, Camille Greve to learn more about her work supporting children and youth through their mental health journey. Let's dive in!

Members of the ton, listen to us unfold the scandals of season 2 in this episode! Join us as we explore various themes of toxic masculinity, expectations, and trauma the characters experience. Let's dive in!

How does talk about mental health go in your community? Join us as we sit down with mental health advocate and content creator Jorge Alvarez to learn more about his journey with mental health in his family. Let's dive in!

Join us as we speak to former journalist, wellness aficionado and author of "Saaya Unveiled: South Asian Mental Health Spotlighted", Mrinal Gokhale. We discuss the intersectionality of mental health and South Asian identity, the process of writing and publishing "Saaya Unveiled", and common themes that came up in the 11 stories. Let's dive in!

Have you seen the emotion-filled second season of love is blind? Join us as we invite Couples and Individual Psychotherapist, Kristina Virro, to talk about her reactions to the cast and storylines of this season! We discuss rumours heard and what we would work on with the cast in therapy. Let's dive in!

Health disparities, South Asian mental health, and community resources. Join us as we discuss these topics and more with the founder of Brown Women Health, Ameek Bindra! Let's dive in!

There can be confusion around what Psychiatry is and what a psychiatrist can do. Join us as we talk with a medical student who recently completed her rotation in psychiatry. Here, we explore who psychiatrists are and what their role is within the medical system. Let's dive in!

Join us as we reflect on the first year of our Psychotherapy masters program, our practicum experiences, and our professional plans in the future. We are joined by Alexia and Andrea, our two guest speakers and members of the first Psychotherapy cohort at McMaster. Let's dive in!

Ever wonder what "gratitude" means and how it actually impacts us? Join us as we explore gratitude being used within and outside of therapy. We also discuss our personal experiences and how we can use strategies to make it a part of our life. Let's dive in!