In this episode I discuss CBT and Schema Therapy. 

I would like to extend my gratitude and thanks to the listeners and the guests. I really enjoy talking to the amazing guests I have on and learning from them, as well as recording some solo sessions. This has been an incredible learning journey for me, and I hope you have learned a few things as well.  Finally, I am taking the month of August off for the podcast as things get very busy at my farm getting prepared for the fall Corn Maze Tourism season.  I will be back at it in September and...

In this episode, I review Micheal Easter's book, The Comfort Crisis. The Comfort Crisis https://www.amazon.ca/Comfort-Crisis-Embrace-Discomfort-Reclaim/dp/0593138767

In this episode, I talk with The Newfoundland Explorer, Justin Barbour. We talk about his lengthy solo expeditions in the wild and some key themes that relate to mental health.   If you want to learn more about Justin, please check out the following links. Justin's Book: Man and Dog: Through the Newfoundland Wilderness Man and Dog: Justin Barbour: Books (amazon.ca) Justin's Youtube Channel Justin Barbour - YouTube Justin's Website Newfoundland EXPLORER – JUSTIN BARBOUR – Professional...

In this episode John talks about how "fishing for mental health" can be a metaphor (like Farming for Mental Health) for us to better understand mental health from an ecological perspective. 

In this episode John reviews the major themes in Dr. Kelly McGonigal's book The Upside of Stress. 

In this episode John talk about the following quote by Nelson Mandela: " It always seems impossible until it's done." 

In this episode I talk with Marc Warnke, an international renowned hunting consultant, author, and owner of packgoats.com. Marc is a very passionate and experienced outdoorsman who is equally passionate about the field of mental health. For more information about Marc, check out the following links. www.packgoats.com www.topendadventures.com Podcast: Exploring Human Excellence https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzuwSzZHvbo

In this episode, John uses farming as a metaphor for our mental health. John explains that when certain things are imbalanced in our soil it greatly impedes the ability of that crop (corn, pumpkins, etc) to thrive and flourish. The same thing is true for humans. When certain things like social connectedness, movement, nature, sleep and gut biome are imbalanced it greatly impedes the individual's ability to thrive and flourish mentally. 

In this episode, I review Dale Carnegie's book: How to Win Friends and Influence People. A SPECIAL THANKS I would like to extend my gratitude to Anglophone School District - North, in New Brunswick, Canada, for making this podcast possible. ASD-N is where I am employed as a School Mental Health Mentor. A significant part of my role at ASD-N  is training educators in the area of mental health. Our goal with this podcast is to provide another medium to continue the conversation around mental...

In this episode, I discuss Martin E.P. Seligman's quote, " Cure is uncertain but prevention is massively effective" and how it connects with me personally and professionally. A SPECIAL THANKS I would like to extend my gratitude to Anglophone School District - North, in New Brunswick, Canada, for making this podcast possible. ASD-N is where I am employed as a School Mental Health Mentor. A significant part of my role at ASD-N  is training educators in the area of mental health. Our goal with...

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Dan Cox, a professor of counselling psychology at the University of British Columbia, about supporting individuals in a mental health crisis.  A SPECIAL THANKS I would like to extend my gratitude to Anglophone School District - North, in New Brunswick, Canada, for making this podcast possible. ASD-N is where I am employed as a School Mental Health Mentor. A significant part of my role at ASD-N  is training educators in the area of mental health. Our goal with...

A SPECIAL THANKS I would like to extend my gratitude to Anglophone School District - North, in New Brunswick, Canada, for making this podcast possible. ASD-N is where I am employed as a School Mental Health Mentor. A significant part of my role at ASD-N  is training educators in the area of mental health. Our goal with this podcast is to provide another medium to continue the conversation around mental health for students, staff, parents and anyone else interested in going " Fishing for...

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, I am reviewing season one.  A SPECIAL THANKS I would like to extend my gratitude to Anglophone School District - North, in New Brunswick, Canada, for making this podcast possible. ASD-N is where I am employed as a School Mental Health Mentor. A significant part of my role at ASD-N  is training educators in the area of mental health. Our goal with this podcast is to provide another medium to continue the conversation around mental health for students,...

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, I go on a deeper dive into attachment, trauma and LGBQT+  A SPECIAL THANKS I would like to extend my gratitude to Anglophone School District - North, in New Brunswick, Canada, for making this podcast possible. ASD-N is where I am employed as a School Mental Health Mentor. A significant part of my role at ASD-N  is training educators in the area of mental health. Our goal with this podcast is to provide another medium to continue the conversation around...

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, I am talking with Joey Dignam, clinical social worker, about the mental health needs of the LGBTQ+ community,  attachment and trauma.  A SPECIAL THANKS I would like to extend my gratitude to Anglophone School District - North, in New Brunswick, Canada, for making this podcast possible. ASD-N is where I am employed as a School Mental Health Mentor. A significant part of my role at ASD-N  is training educators in the area of mental health. Our goal with...

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, I talk about my experience with mental health literacy (or lack thereof) during my education degree. I also discuss the free online, self-paced Mental Health Literacy course through the University of British Columbia. A SPECIAL THANKS I would like to extend my gratitude to Anglophone School District - North, in New Brunswick, Canada, for making this podcast possible. ASD-N is where I am employed as a School Mental Health Mentor. A significant part of my...

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, I talk about the importance of mental health literacy for pre-service and existing teachers withProfessor of Eduction, Dr. Wendy Carr.  A SPECIAL THANKS I would like to extend my gratitude to Anglophone School District - North, in New Brunswick, Canada, for making this podcast possible. ASD-N is where I am employed as a School Mental Health Mentor. A significant part of my role at ASD-N  is training educators in the area of mental health. Our goal with...

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode  I go a bit deeper into a writing technique I use personally and professionally, I explain in-depth how expressive works and to finish, I recommend a book on expressive writing and an online writing program. A SPECIAL THANKS I would like to extend my gratitude to Anglophone School District - North, in New Brunswick, Canada, for making this podcast possible. ASD-N is where I am employed as a School Mental Health Mentor. A significant part of my role at...

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, I talk about the mental health benefits of Expressive Writing with Dr. John F. Evans A SPECIAL THANKS I would like to extend my gratitude to Anglophone School District - North, in New Brunswick, Canada, for making this podcast possible. ASD-N is where I am employed as a School Mental Health Mentor. A significant part of my role at ASD-N  is training educators in the area of mental health. Our goal with this podcast is to provide another medium to...

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, I talk about my own experience with Mindful Meditation, the benefits of rolling this out in schools and a quick review of a great Mindfulness resource,   A SPECIAL THANKS  I would like to extend my gratitude to Anglophone School District - North, in New Brunswick, Canada, for making this podcast possible. ASD-N is where I am employed as a School Mental Health Mentor. A significant part of my role at ASD-N  is training educators in the area of mental...