Therapy is my Therapy

Episode Summary In this episode, we talk with Sach Latti, who's a former LEO and bodybuilder, turned mental healt advocate and long-distance runner. We get into his mental health journey: what were his tipping points, his preconceived notions about therapy, and how he began to heal, and become who he truly is meant to be. Resources Sach Latti on IG Honour House Chapters (0:00) - Mic drop (2:46) -...

Episode description In part two of this episode, we talk with Chance Burles, a former Canadian Army engineer, veteran advocate, and podcaster about his mental health journey, after he returned from serving in Afghanistan. Additionally, we discuss the toxic side of maintaining the standard at all costs, the fear of "going soft" as a veteran, the misconceptions society and men alike have, in regards...

Episode description In part one of this episode, we talk with Chance Burles, a former Canadian Army engineer, veteran advocate, and podcaster about his mental health journey, after he returned from serving in Afghanistan. Additionally, we talk about the way therapy is depicted in the media, common mental traps that veterans face in regards to seeking mental health, the prevalence of PTSD in the in...

Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear therapist cardigans. In today’s episode, we get into a new segment, called “Post-Game Analyses,” where we examine events that happened during our week, in therapy, or otherwise. In Olivia’s case, we talked about how tempting it can be to intervene when she sees a child seemingly in distress, as well as the legal and ethical boundaries of doing such a thing. It...

Episode Summary In part two of this episode with Alan Shebarro, we talk about topics such as the question of whether or not to seek a therapist who’s qualified in treating veterans, the healing that comes from saying nothing at all with people who get it, the paradox of how curious we are for the welfare of others, but not ourselves, and how the mask we wear can suffocate us. Once again, we are ho...

Episode Summary In part one of this episode, we sit down with Alan Shebarro, who's a Special Forces veteran and BJJ black belt and talk about his post-service journey towards both mental health healing and finding purpose. Alan reveals when he realised that he carried mental scars from serving overseas, and how they impacted his daily life. We hope this podcast gives insight to those who serve the...

Episode description This is part two of our episode with Miles Pruznick, certified strength and conditioning coach, massage therapist, occasional strong man, bjj brown belt, and neurospicy kinesthetic adventurer. In this episode, we talk about the fragility narrative in both mental and physical wellness spaces, the benefits of pelvic floor therapy and breathwork, polyvagal theory, and the last seg...

Episode Summary Olivia and Tanya got together in early 2024 to recap all that happened over their hiatus. And boy , did things happen. In this episode, we discuss: What happens when your client is going through it, and how that impacts therapy. Post-game analysis: How oftentimes, we just need someone with us, as we experience hardship. What a mature client-therapist relationship can look like Move...

Episode description This is part one of our episode with Miles Pruznick, a certified strength and conditioning coach, massage therapist, strongman, jiujitsu brown belt, and all around movement enthusiast. Also, he’s Olivia’s brother. In this episode we talk about his background, his experience with physical and mental healing after injuries had him sidelined for over a year, and how the healing jo...

Episode Summary In this episode, Olivia and Tanya get into what it means to build trust with others. Oftentimes, we want to fast-track intimacy, and that often ends in pain and hurt. Olivia explains how she applies Brené Brown's concept of the "Trust Marbles" into her real life, and they also get into the beauty that is small talk. We even play a game of "Fuck, Marry, Kill" with breakfast foods! L...

After our epic conversation (Ep. 12, go check it out!), Amanda Slugoski, equine therapist, stayed for a few minutes to answer a few questions. In this bonus episode, she describes: What is a safe state experience, and how animals can facilitate the rewiring of a traumatised nervous system Do horses need to decompress after a therapy session, like their human counterparts? How her relationship with...

Episode Summary Equine therapy; does it involve horses laying on a couch, talking about their fear of intimacy? Or is it therapy for humans, given by horses? Perhaps a therapist throw you on top of a horse and ask you about your relationship with your mother. We wanted to know, so we contacted Amanda Slugoksi. She is a registered psychologist, and founder of Equinox Therapeutic, which provides bot...

Episode Notes To recap, the first episode talks about what events landed him in therapy, and what his first sessions felt like. In this episode, we get into topics such as what could have possibly led Rob to seek help sooner, the cyclical nature of our behaviour and beliefs, and the long-reaching effects of childhood trauma. This was such an emotional, beautiful episode, and we are eternally grate...

Episode Notes Our mission at TIMT is to demystify what goes on in a therapy session, and to help others on their mental health and healing journey. Thing is, it's not very useful when it's just Tanya and Olivia talking about their respective experiences as a client; diversity is key. So we invited Rob, aka Robo Murray onto the podcast to talk about his foray into seeking therapy. At the time, he j...

Episode Description Stories are one of the most powerful ways for us to relate and teach others. In this episode, co-host Tanya lays bare the experiences and events that led to her seeking mental health support. Through adversity such as physical abuse, bullying, racism, and toxic partners, Olivia and Tanya examine and discuss the motivations, and lessons learned. Furthermore, they talk about the...

"If[therapy] is a pyramid, confidentiality sits right at the base." podcast guest Kora, aka the Aviation Therapist explains how client confidentiality is sacrosanct to mental health professionals. In this bonus episode, she and co-host Olivia explains the ins and outs of the mandatory reporting laws in their states, and a surprising factoid about how Olivia is required to warn an intended victim,...

How do pilots navigate the landscape of mental wellness? While pilots suffer the same stresses, setbacks, and issues as the rest of us, they're not comfortable with seeking professional help, because they risk having their wings clipped by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This leaves them between a rock and a hard place, and as a result, so many suffer in silence. For Kora Kresin, (BA,MS...

Episode Description The term “Upward Spiral” was something Tanya coined, in regards to the process of progress. Oftentimes, she felt as though she kept repeating the same mistakes, over and over, but her therapist told me that she viewed it similarly to “circles on a record player.” That is, while similar situations may occur, every time we choose differently, we progress outward. We also introduc...

According to coaches and society, crying is for weak babies who can't Do the Thing. However, is it really a sign of weakness, or is it a valid emotional response to a high-intensity situation? Erin Herle, BBJ Black belt, mental health advocate, and mental performance coach, has a lot to say on this topic, as she draws from her experience as a woman competitor in a male-dominated sport, and as a pe...

Understanding the Psychological Challenges of First Responders This discussion goes into the unique psychological challenges first responders face, touching on their need for specialized therapists who understand their lived experiences. Tanya reads a listener comment that reveals first responders often find their occupational trauma difficult to explain, and how minor incidents can often be more...

Surviving the Holidays "This year will be different," we think to ourselves, as we've had a full 365 days in between the last time we endured the gauntlet of invasive questions about our dating lives, eating habits, and political views that is the Holiday Season. Spoiler: It probably won't be. That said, it doesn't have to end with you hiding in the bathroom, scarfing down handfuls of stolen sweet...

"We are not drugs, and we are tired of people thinking that." - Mother Ayahuasca Join us in this special bonus episode as we delve into a transformative experience with Plant Medicine Facilitator, Dr. David Zwoboda, DPT. Discover how a pivotal Ayahuasca encounter shattered preconceptions and revealed a deeper connection with consciousness. David shares personal insights, from breaking the rules of...

Episode Summary This episode features a conversation with Dr. David Zwoboda (DPT), a traditional physical therapist turned plant medicine healer. David discusses the role plant medicine played in his own mental health journey and how he unintentionally transitioned into the role of a psychedelic facilitator. Together, Olivia and David explore how talk therapy and plant medicine can work both separ...

What happens when a therapist is sick, tired, or having a cursed day? They can’t just call a substitute, like your science teacher did, that one time they got food poisoning. Although Olivia can’t just phone the PE Teacher, and have them wheel in the TV and put on an episode of “Bill Nye the Science Guy”, she does have skills in her repertoire that allow her to remain present in order to hold spac...

Episode Notes "Stop trying to make "BJJ is my therapy" happen, it's never going to happen." Olivia and Tanya channel their inner Mean Girl and dissect and discuss how most BJJ grapplers are willing to spend 60 - 90 minutes simulating pyjama murder, but curiously, they aren't willing to sit in a room and talk to someone for 50 minutes. Also, Olivia divulges what difficulties she...