The Revolutionized Mind

Happy...Tuesday?? As mentioned, this episode was not planned. But, after having a really insightful and informative conversation with Rachel Gersten and Jor-El Caraballo from Viva Mental Health, I felt like this should be released sooner rather than later. What started off as an introduction to their journeys as therapists and business owners turned into a discussion around the Supreme Court’s dec...

This week, we are joined by a Therapist in-training and mental health advocate, Patricia DiGiorgio. In this episode, we talk all about boundaries! Many of us have heard a thing or two about boundary setting but don't really know what that means or how to apply it to our own lives. So, Patricia explains what boundaries are all about, what signs to look out for, how to deal with any consequences inv...

The podcast is back this week with the lovely Michele Steko! In this episode, Michele shares her personal development journey that began only a couple of years ago. After being in a comfortable corporate position for 17 years, she decided to take a chance on herself and start her own business. Michele explains some of the challenges that came with this, the lessons she has learned, and just how im...

Welcome back to another episode of TRM! This week, we are joined by Natalie Collicutt, a female soccer player at Laurentian University. Natalie shares how her eating disorder completely took over her own brain, affected her relationships, and negatively impacted her overall well-being. After struggling with body image for most of her life, she began actively restricting food intake and overexercis...

This week, we are diving into a new topic, called Ahimsa. Ahimsa refers to the principle of not causing any harm to all living things, including the self, others, plants, and animals. In Jainism, Ahimsa is one of the core virtues that represents non-violence. In this episode, Dr. Varun tells us all about his spirituality journey, how Ahimsa and meditation became an essential part of his life, and...

I hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine this week! In this very powerful episode, we are joined by Coach, Mentor, Speaker, and Entrepreneur, Sandra Chuma. Sandra shares some of her personal life experiences which includes growing up in Zimbabwe, working three jobs while being a full-time university student, and trying to figure out her "purpose" while doing it all. She is a strong believer in the...

Happy World Lupus Day! I am incredibly honoured to be partnering with Lupus Canada for Lupus Awareness Month (May). In this first ever special episode, we are joined by Executive Director, Leanne Mielczarek, and Youth Ambassador, Isaac Hall to discuss all things Lupus. Leanne tells us more about what Lupus is and how Lupus Canada is making a difference. Isaac shares his personal experiences living...

In this week's episode, we are joined by small business owner, Paige Lyrette. Unfortunately, Paige lost her mom, and best friend, in November of 2021 to ALS. Paige goes into detail about how she is learning to cope after such a big loss and how her own mental health has been affected throughout the process. She talks about how her grieving journey actually started when they received the diagnosis...

Happy Friday everybody! Can you believe that this is Episode 50??!! Because I sure cannot. A huge thank you to everyone who has supported me along this journey- I wouldn't be where I am today without you! To celebrate the special occasion, I decided to record a solo episode that explains what 'The Revolutionized Mind' is all about. I understand that there has been some hesitancy around what the ti...

This week, we are joined by Cavelle Simpson from the Global Mental Health Outreach to talk about her experience with navigating online school and coping with burnout during the pandemic. She shares some of the challenges that she faced with social isolation, academic performance, and making time for her own well-being. Further, we briefly discuss the impact that the pandemic had on athletic perfor...

In this week’s episode, we are joined by Certified Trauma Recovery Coach, April Haggart. Trauma Recovery Coaches “work with trauma survivors as peers, mentors, guides and educators with the goal of helping their clients understand the recovery process, reconnect with themselves and the world while using their strengths to build a life they love living” (International Association of Trauma Recovery...

This week, we are joined by a Master's Student in Psychology, Marie Klamer. Marie specializes in sleep, productivity, and habits, and ultimately, teaches people how to use psychology to boost their well-being. In this episode, she educates us on the relationship between sleep and psychology and provides many helpful suggestions about how we can improve our sleep. She talks about our circadian rhyt...

This week on The Revolutionized Mind, we are joined by award-winning mental health advocate, speaker, and podcast host, Ryan Forsyth. In this episode, Ryan shares some of his own personal experiences with mental illness and describes how his advocacy journey began. After posting his story to social media, he realized the power and importance of using his voice and platform to help contribute to me...

This week, we are joined by Julia Roman who is a teacher, coach, advocate, and ultimately, a beautiful soul. Julia specializes in anxiety, self-love, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in her work while helping women release limiting beliefs and heal themselves from the inside out. In this episode, Julia defines radical self-love and explains how we can become our most authentic selves by cha...

This week, we are joined by Larissa Joy, an online wellness coach, who is sharing her personal story with both being in and getting out of a toxic relationship. In this episode, Larissa talks about what the relationship looked like, what kind of red flags were there, and how difficult it was to navigate the situation. She describes how challenging it can be to view these relationships as "toxic" w...

This week, we are joined by Veronica Cortes and Maeve Rogers from ClassRT. ClassRT is an online learning community that allows independent creators to share their passion and expertise with others. Any user can sign up as a student or a teacher, and it all takes place on one site. It is an easy, cost-effective way to expand your knowledge, connect with others, and improve your overall well-being....

Happy Friday everyone! This week we are joined by mental health coach and advocate, Rachel Summers. Rachel is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy coach with the Canadian Mental Health Association’s BounceBack program which is designed to help people improve their mental health and well-being. In this episode, Rachel talks about her personal mental health journey with clinical depression, dealing with...

This week we are joined by the Founder of First Session, Rob Pintwala. First Session is a mental health service designed to help you find the right therapist through the use of meaningful human connection and transparency. Rob talks about the inspiration behind the business, what makes their platform unique, and how they hope to improve the overall accessibility of therapy services. In this episod...

This week on TRM, we are joined by artist, writer, and speaker, Varinder from YouthSpeak Charity. YouthSpeak is an organization that focuses on youth mental health through education, speaker stories, and peer support. In this episode, we learn more about what YouthSpeak does, as well as Varinder's experience with becoming a speaker and sharing her mental health story. We also discuss the importanc...

Did you know that February was Recreation Therapy month? Have you ever heard of Rec Therapy or utilized it before? Today, we are joined by a Certified Therapist Recreation Specialist (CTRS) and small business owner, Katie Carter. In this episode, we discuss what Recreation Therapy is all about, including the approach, the intervention, the targeted 5 domains of well-being (physical, social, e...

Happy February! This week, we are joined by Dr. Emma Whelpton, who is a Chiropractor and Movement Teacher. Emma strives to help her patients fix their chronic pain naturally by uniting science and soul. A large part of her work focuses on low back pain, stress relief, and finding movement that is right for you. In this episode, we discuss what chronic pain is, how stress impacts the body, the bene...

This week on TRM, we are joined by Former D1 athlete, Therapist, and Coach, Cindi Miller. Cindi specializes in eating disorders, body image, and athlete mental health, using her own experiences and knowledge to create a strong, cohesive, and compassionate team environment. In this episode, we discuss the positive and negative impacts that sports can have on youth, the role that coaches and parents...

This week on TRM, we are joined by lifestyle coach and spiritual leader, Linda Ge. Linda talks about her mental health journey and how cultural differences played a large role throughout her childhood. She expresses the anger that she had towards her parents for always making her feel like she had to follow a specific path in order to be loved and accepted. After moving out, Linda was able to expl...

Today we are joined by mental health blogger and Master's candidate, Victoria Colaluca. In this episode, we talk about the importance of destigmatizing mental illness and how impactful language can be. Victoria shares her experiences with depression and OCD and describes how stigma kept her from getting the help that she needed. When stigma is present, we feel ashamed of what we are going through...

This week on The Revolutionized Mind, we are joined by Alicia Rose from Eternally Evolving. Alicia is a registered social worker and spiritual coach who has built her business around helping other people realize their own self-worth and true potential. In this episode, she shares her personal experiences with anxiety, fear of rejection, and lack of self-confidence, and explains how she has used th...