Episodes

Using self-care to support your wellbeing while caregiving for others

Psychologist Dr. Jonah Paquette explains why experiencing moments of awe can make us happier, healthier, and more compassionate to others.

Certified Professional Coach Jenny Tryanksky explains why and how self-compassion is so important in boosting our mental wellness.

A window discusses grief and her personal experience in the aftermath of suicide

Psychologist Dr. Terri-Lynn Mackay discusses new guidelines for alcohol consumption.

How to recognize, manage and prevent workplace burnout.

An elite performance expert shares how to achieve success.

How to emotionally reconnect in a disconnected world.

A psychotherapist shares tools and techniques to boost our mood and reduce anxiety during the day.

Financial planner and life coach Shannon Lee Simmons shares techniques to help us make sound choices when emotional and financial stakes are high.

Clinical Psychologist and author, Dr. Tara Porter discusses the pressures faced by today's generation of teenage girls.

A review of the most popular episodes from The LifeSpeak Podcast 2022

Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. James Danckert discusses the the cause - and impact - of boredom.

Digital wellness educator Lisa Pender shares strategies for having a more balanced relationship with our devices, at work and at home.

Psychologist and author Dr. Christopher Willard discusses mindful self-compassion practices for post-traumatic growth.

Jo Yarker discusses the impact of long Covid on our attitudes towards health in the workplace.

Youssef Allami explains how to recognize the signs of addiction, whether abstaining is the key to recovery, and why calling someone “an addict” can prevent them from getting the support they really need.

Michael Bach is an author and thought leader in the fields of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. He explains what companies can do to create inclusive workplaces for people who don’t fit squarely into the “straight” and “cis” box and how being an active ally for LGBTQ2+ communities is good for business.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ER doctor and a radio broadcaster Dr. Brian Goldman discusses why teamwork is a transcendent experience, how adopting a “me to we” mentality can save lives and the number one thing we can all do to become a better teammate, in work and in life.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Menopause is a natural and inevitable transition for women over 50, yet it’s highly misunderstood by both doctors and those experiencing it. Menopause specialist trainer Bev Thorogood explains why menopause is a crucial workplace issue, what employers can do to better support midlife women, and how her own experience with severe hormonal changes led her to leave her civil service job, and start a new career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness? Clinical therapist Kyla Fox discusses how the pandemic is impacting those with eating disorders, how she overcame her own struggle with anorexia, and why she decided to open a recovery centre to offer the kind of professional support to others that she didn’t get herself.

Feeling crushed by pandemic fatigue? You’re not alone. Two years of masks, lockdowns, and social isolation has left many of us feeling emotionally exhausted. Registered psychotherapist Janna Comrie offers advice on how to fight your fatigue and what therapists like herself are doing to adapt to changing times.

Registered dietician and nutritionist, Nishta Saxena offers advice for parents who are struggling with picky eaters. She also talks about how the pandemic has impacted our relationship with food, why nutrition can have a huge impact on a family’s mental health, and how we should all be striving to become ‘empowered eaters’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is your worry about the future of the planet affecting your mental health? The Eco Hub founder Candice Batista shares advice on managing our worries about the climate crisis, why a $6 t-shirt costs more than you think, and the number one thing we should all be doing to help save the earth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.