Resources

Expand Your Understanding

Welcome to my curated collection of podcasts designed to deepen your understanding of various mental health topics. Explore insightful discussions led by experts in the field, covering themes such as trauma, emotional well-being, family dynamics, and personal growth. Whether you're seeking insights into your own mental health journey or interested in expanding your knowledge as a counsellor, these podcasts offer valuable perspectives and practical wisdom. Dive into these thought-provoking conversations and embark on a journey of self-inquiry and emotional healing.

You may have heard a lot about how your thinking impacts your well being, but how much do you know about the role that emotions play? Listen in to find out how emotions work for us and sometimes, seemingly, don’t work for us. This may lead to a whole new understanding of why you feel the way you feel and how that might be able to change. This discussion mirrors common themes addressed in counseling sessions, offering valuable insights into personal growth and emotional wellness.

Yara Heary is joined by Mike Dyson and Erin Spahr in a thought-provoking discussion on an issue that struck a chord with her Instagram audience: when fathers define themselves as "family men" but their actions tell a different story. Mike and Erin bring their unique perspectives to shed light on why this might be happening, the consequences of this misalignment, and how fathers can find support to change.

During Dr. White's research he had the opportunity to conduct face to face interviews with holocaust survivors and Sudanese genocide survivors. During our conversation, Dr. White shares some of his research and the key themes of how trauma is processed and expressed differently within different cultures.

In part one of this two-part mini-series, Lana Seiler, Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, dives into the idea of negative core belief schemas and toxic shame. She explains that negative core schemas are beliefs about ourselves and about the world that become embedded in us when we’re young.