Toxic and dysfunctional relationships can do a lot of harm to your mental health, yet finding the strength to leave a relationship that is doing you harm can be tough. Toxic patterns and relationship toxicity can eat away at your self-confidence, and make it hard to see serious relationship conflicts for what they are: a sign that something needs to change. In this latest episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m talking about the effects of a toxic relationship on your...

Post traumatic stress disorder (commonly referred to as PTSD) can have a massive impact on mental health and quality of life for those dealing with it, so it’s essential to learn as much as possible about it if you’re dealing with this condition (or if you have a loved one with PTSD). This week in the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m going over important questions like: What is PTSD? What’s involved in the management of PTSD? How can you manage PTSD triggers, and what are some of...

Feeling sorry for yourself can rob you of your joy and self-worth, and it can make it hard to find the motivation you need to work through challenges and create positive change in your life. But the good news is that there are ways you can work through self-pity in order to feeling more positive and optimistic, and that’s what I’m talking about this week in the latest episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast! I’ll be talking about what self pity is, the impact self pity has on...

Stressed? Anxious? It’s time to do something about it! Stress has a huge impact on your mental health, not to mention your physical well-being, so it’s critical that you learn how to manage stress proactively in order to avoid it from taking over your life. How do you do that? Well, that’s what I’m talking about this week in the latest episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast! Reducing stress is important for your mental health, and in this episode I’ll be explaining why as well...

What is self empowerment, and how does it help to improve your mental health? Well, for starters, empowering yourself is a choice to work on your world within and start showing yourself greater kindness and support… and it’s also a choice to draw your motivation from within, rather than relying on others. After all, it’s your life… so why not learn how to be your own cheerleader?! If you’ve ever wondered about how to build a stronger relationship with yourself, then this episode will help...

No more excuses! It’s time to stop blaming others and take responsibility for your life, because making excuses holds you back from your personal growth… so this week I’m teaching you how to stop making excuses and take responsibility, for the sake of your mental health and general well-being. If you’ve ever wondered about the relationship between excuses and mental health, and whether or not making excuses can be harmful for your wellbeing (spoiler alert: it can) then this is the episode...

Many of us have patterns that show up often in our lives, such as how our relationships look or how we approach work, but did you know that it’s possible to change patterns in your life that aren’t in your best interests?  Some patterns are healthy, some are harmless… however, some negative patterns turn into vicious cycles that have the potential to make your mental health worse if you don’t do something about them… so that’s what I’m talking about this week in Episode 222 of the Let’s Talk...

How do you navigate a relationship with one or more parents who are challenging, or even outright toxic? Our relationships with our parents (or parental figures) can have a huge impact on our mental health, not to mention the role they play in influencing many of our other relationships in life. If you find yourself in a situation where a parent or parent figure is difficult to deal with, it can be tough to know how to handle things… so, that’s what I’m talking about this week in Episode 221...

Recently I decided that quitting YouTube and choosing to stop making videos each week was the best decision for me. Why? There were several contributing factors, so I made this video to explain why and to also share the message that quitting is not a bad thing (and I’ll explore why that is in the video). But the good news is that you can continue to catch my weekly Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast; find it on your preferred podcast platform or sign up here to have it land in your inbox...

Why does a friendship breakup hurt so much? How can you work through the end of a friendship? And what’s the secret to healing from a friendship breakup in a healthy way? In the latest episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m talking about why friendships end and how recover from the end of a friendship. So, let’s talk! 🙂 📺 For more tips on how to deal with the end of a friendship, watch my latest YouTube video: https://youtu.be/0b4sLPjUyYw   📈 Want better mental...

Why does a friendship breakup hurt so much? How can you work through the end of a friendship? And what’s the secret to healing from a friendship breakup in a healthy way? Look, I’m not a friendship expert… but I am a mental health counsellor with plenty of experience in my personal life of navigating through friendship breakups as well as being able to talk about what makes a healthy friendship, so in this video… In my latest video, linked with the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast,...

Stop comparing yourself to others! Why? Because it’s doing a lot of harm to you! The danger of comparing yourself is that it leads to unfair comparisons and low self-esteem, both of which do a lot of harm to your mental health and wellbeing. In the latest episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m talking about why we compare ourselves to others, how it affects your mental health, and how to stop comparing yourself. So, let’s talk! 🙂 📺 For more tips on how to stop...

Stop comparing yourself to others! Why? Because it’s doing a lot of harm to you! The danger of comparing yourself is that it leads to unfair comparisons and low self-esteem, both of which do a lot of harm to your mental health and wellbeing. In my latest episode, linked with the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m talking about why we compare ourselves to others, how it affects your mental health, and how to stop comparing yourself. So, let’s talk! 🙂 Let’s Talk About Mental Health....

Want to live authentically? Start living with more intention! A happy life involves living on your own terms and learning to be deliberate with your choices, which helps your personal growth. Living with intent means finding the right balance between spontaneity and intentionality, so you can make smarter choices and have an intentional life more in line with your personal development goals.  In the latest episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m talking about what it...

Want to live authentically? Start living with more intention! A happy life involves living on your own terms and learning to be deliberate with your choices, which helps your personal growth. Living with intent means finding the right balance between spontaneity and intentionality, so you can make smarter choices and have an intentional life more in line with your personal development goals.  In my latest video, linked with the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m talking about what...

What are compulsions? Understanding and learning how to manage compulsive behaviours and intrusive thoughts requires you to reflect and build your self-awareness, in order to better identify how to handle your situation. Compulsions often go hand-in-hand with conditions like obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) or obsessive compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) and can have a detrimental effect on your well-being if left unaddressed.  In the latest episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental...

Do you struggle with perfectionism? Learning how to let go of perfectionist tendencies and overcoming perfectionism takes time and effort, but there are plenty of things you can do to take control. Striving for excellence is admirable, and we should want to do things well… but the problem with perfect is that it doesn’t exist, so we end up creating perfectionism anxiety and stressing ourselves out; the dangers of perfectionism include mental and physical health issues if left...

Overcoming resentment, bitterness and anger takes work… but it’s better than letting it eat away at your soul and becoming nasty and miserable! With time and effort you can learn to forgive someone who wronged you and also how to stop bringing up the past, so that you can focus on moving forward with your life and gain greater peace of mind. In the latest episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m talking about how to work through resentment and how to stop being resentful....

Overcoming resentment, bitterness and anger takes work… but it’s better than letting it eat away at your soul and becoming nasty and miserable! With time and effort you can learn to feel less anger and bitterness, forgive someone who wronged you, and also how to stop bringing up the past, so that you can focus on moving forward with your life and gain greater peace of mind. In this latest video, linked with the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m talking about how to work through...

Learning to be more present is a way of grounding yourself, which leads to better mental health. Why? Because to be more present in life means that you’re able to embrace the power of the present moment, rather than letting yourself be distracted by worries about the future or ruminating over the past. In the latest episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m talking about how to be more present, and I’ll be discussing: What does it mean to be fully present?  Why focusing...

Learning to be more present is a way of grounding yourself, which leads to better mental health. Why? Because to be more present in life means that you’re able to embrace the power of the present moment, rather than letting yourself be distracted by worries about the future or ruminating over the past. What does it mean to be fully present? In this latest video, linked with the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m talking about how to be more present, why focusing on the present...

Why is being hopeful important? Can you learn how to find a greater sense of hope? Learning how to improve your hopefulness involves working through challenges with an open mind and learning how to see things from different perspectives… and that’s exactly what I’m focusing on in the latest episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast.  Ready to stop feeling hopeless and discover how to create a sense of hopefulness in your life? Then let’s talk! 🙂 📺 For tips on how to stop...

Want to stop feeling hopeless, and learn how to start being hopeful? It can be hard to know what to do when you feel hopeless about the future, and many people, especially in challenging times, might feel hopeless about future prospects, wondering if things will ever get better. But the good news is that it is absolutely possible to start feeling more hopeful and to gradually improve your state of mind. Ready to take control and start feeling more hopeful? Then let’s talk! 🙂 Let’s Talk...

What’s the meaning of life, and how do you figure out what to do with the time you have on this planet? And why is ‘a sense of meaning’ so important for your mental health and well-being anyway?! If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Is life meaningful?” or “Does life have a purpose?” then you’ll know how challenging finding greater meaning in life can be… so in this latest episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m helping you to find meaning in life with simple tips and...