In this episode, David Cooley talks to us about the Restorative Relationship Conversation model and how it can provide a template for working with interpersonal conflict. Episode Highlights: - David Cooley's personal journey  - Origins of the Restorative Relationship Conversation model - The role attachment issues play in relationship conflict - The importance of developing a "secure attachment" - How conflict is an opportunity for self-growth & self-awareness - How to approach conflict...

Dr. Erin Wiley, Naturopathic Doctor, and the Owner and Clinic Director of one of Toronto’s leading integrative health clinics, the Integrative Health Institute, speaks to us about the importance of quality sleep for our mental health and well-being. Episode Highlights: - Dr. Wiley's personal journey to Naturopathic Medicine - How stress & lack of sleep disrupt the gut-brain connection - How quality sleep supports our nervous system - Effective strategies to prepare for quality sleep...

Dr. Anna Lembke, New York Times Bestseller Author, Psychiatrist & Stanford professor discusses the neuroscience of modern addiction and her latest book "Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence".  Episode Highlights: - Dr. Lembke's book "Dopamine Nation"  - Our “drug of choice”  - Risk factors for addiction - What addiction is and how it's mis-understood  - The neurochemistry of addiction - How we can manage our addictions - The acronym "DOPAMINE"  Show notes: For more...

Cassandra Hope, Functional Trauma Therapist & Founder of "Be Well With Hope", shares with us her wisdom on conquering trauma and navigating relational boundaries.  Episode Highlights: - Cassandra's personal journey to Functional Trauma Therapy  - How lack of connection can reorganize the nervous system - The importance of relational boundaries & interpersonal regulation  - Language we can adopt when setting healthy boundaries  - The Polyvagal Theory and why it's important in the...

Dr. Patti Ashley is a psychotherapist, international speaker, and the author of 3 books: “Living in the Shadow of the Too-Good Mother Archetype", “Shame-Informed Therapy”, and “Letters to Freedom". In this episode, she shares with us her wisdom on grief, shame and vulnerability. Episode Highlights: - Dr. Ashley's personal experience of loss & grief  - Insights from her book "Letters to Freedom"  - The phases of grief  - Vulnerability without shame - The importance of somatic practices...

As an experienced yoga instructor and trauma informed educator, Elizabeth Vecchio speaks to us about the benefits of Trauma Informed Yoga and how we can manage anxiety, self-doubt, and ruminating thoughts.  Episode Highlights: - Elizabeth's personal journey as a yoga & wellness educator  - A specific practice to manage anxiety, self-doubt & ruminating thoughts  - What "Trauma Informed Yoga" is and how it can be supportive  - The Blu Matter Project Mental Health & Trauma Sensitive...

Carla Beharry is a mixed-race, intercultural, Guyanese-British-Canadian, specializing in health & education equity and in healing racial trauma from a somatic, body-based perspective. In this episode, she speaks to us about antiracial trauma biases & power dynamics in wellness culture.    Episode Highlights: - Carla's personal journey as a mixed-race, Guyanese-British-Canadian - What racial trauma is & how we can recognize it  - Implicit vs. explicit bias and examples of each  -...

Amanda Laine, co-founder of Inward Breathwork, speaks to us about how we can unlearn the pattern of reacting to stressful situations and how we can use hot & cold therapy to  facilitate stress reduction.   Episode Highlights: - Amanda's personal journey to creating Inward Breathwork - What you can expect in a facilitated cold immersion & sauna therapy session - What hormesis is and the beneficial effects of "mild stress" - How we can use hot & cold therapy to build...

Jenny McGrath, licensed mental health counsellor and somatic educator, speaks to us about how our bodies store trauma and how we can engage our bodies to heal trauma.    Episode Highlights: - Jenny's personal journey to mental health counselling & trauma informed yoga - What dissociation is and what it can feel like  - How the body "speaks" to us and how trauma is stored in the body - The vagus nerve and why it's important - The psoas muscle and how it relates to trauma in the body - How...

In today's episode, Mindful Matters host, Elaine Clark shares updates within the Blu Matter Project community. 

Description: Dr. Romith Naug, dually board certified Family Physician practicing psychotherapy and hospital medicine, speaks to us about Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and how it can help reduce negative thought patterns and behaviours.  Episode Highlights: - Dr. Romith Naug's personal journey through medical school and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - What Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is and how it can be supportive  - Dr. Naug's Adapted Cognitive Behavioural Model - The importance of...

Dr. Selene Wilkinson is a Naturopathic Doctor and clinic owner & director of Lemon Water Wellness in Toronto, Canada. In this episode, she speaks to us about 5 pillars of health, why they are important and how they can be supportive. Episode Highlights: -Dr. Selene's personal journey to Naturopathic Medicine -The link between physical symptoms & the mental/emotional aspects of health -The importance in "doing less" -5 pillars of health & why they matter -How unconscious...

Dr. Natasha Collia is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Doctor and Simulation Educator at the Hospital for Sick Children. In this episode, she speaks to us about how we can best advocate for our own health and the health of our family.  Episode Highlights: Dr. Tash's personal journey to specializing in Pediatric Medicine The everyday physician struggle  Misinformation on the internet  The importance in finding reliable resources Healthy vs unhealthy screen time Non-verbal health signs that...

Julie Daniluk, Nutritionist, TV personality, & award-winning, bestselling author speaks to us about the powerful connection between diet and our mental health. Episode Highlights: Julie's personal struggles with mental health How sugar affects us hormonally The importance of intermittent fasting What is Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) Sugar substitutes that are best for blood sugar balance Glycemic index vs glycemic load Donuts, sugar & flour and their impact upon our...

Dr. James Gordon, a Harvard-educated psychiatrist and the Founder and Executive Director of the Centre for Mind-Body Medicine, speaks to us about trauma and his latest book “Transforming Trauma: The Path to Hope and Healing”. Show notes: Book: “Transforming Trauma: The Path to Hope and Healing” https://cmbm.org/thetransformation/ The Centre for Mind-Body Medicine https://cmbm.org/

Teresa Greco, happiness coach, author, and radio host of “The Steps to Happiness Show” talks to us about what it really means to own our story and to make a decision to heal. She talks to us about overcoming crisis and her 5 steps to true happiness. Show notes: Book: The Decision to Heal: Pathways from Suffering to Love https://www.amazon.ca/Decision-Heal-Pathways-Suffering-Love Teresa Greco https://www.teresagreco.ca/

Hala Khouri, author, yoga teacher, somatic counselor, and activist who specializes in teaching trauma informed yoga. In this episode, Hala reveals the traumas she experienced that inspire her work and reflects on her personal healing journey. She shares with us insights from her new book, "Peace from Anxiety: Get Grounded, Build Resilience, and Stay connected Amidst Chaos" and specific ways to avoid compassion fatigue.  Show notes Hala Khouri https://halakhouri.com/

In this episode, Lisa Wimberger discusses her personal life-threatening trauma and her journey of finding strategies to dealing with seizures. We talk about how we create our reality from the inside out, a 5-step meditation process that can help us release the grip of old patterns, and how we can manage compassion fatigue.  Show notes Neurosculpting https://www.neurosculpting.com/ Neuropraxis https://neuropraxis.com/

Best Selling Author, Liana Werner-Gray speaks about her latest book “Anxiety Free with Food”, a scientifically backed, nutrition guide that empowers us to take control of our mental health. Liana is also the author of the bestselling books "The Earth Diet"  "Cancer-Free with Food" and she's a Certified Nutritionist and cancer survivor. In this episode, she speaks about anxiety-inducing foods we can avoid and what specific foods we can include in our diet that are proven effective for...

Dafna Lender, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified trainer, speaks to us about secure attachment of children with their caregivers, and the importance of playfulness and rupture repair in the parent-child relationship. Show notesDare to...

Scott Robinson, known as “The Brain Guy” discusses how emotional trauma on the brain is comparable to the effects of a traumatic brain injury, the power of the subconscious mind and limiting beliefs, how powerful emotions like resentment and jealousy...

Dr. Karen Katchen is a Registered Clinical and Counselling Psychologist. She works with senior executives and start-up teams to build awareness around and strengthen their Emotional Intelligence. In this episode, Karen discusses the research on...

Lauren Schuivens, founder of the international wellness brand, Samavira, and  certified Meditation & Mindfulness instructor trained by Buddhist Monks in Thailand. In this episode, she shares with us some benefits of meditation and how we can use the...

Andrew Lynn, Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist speaks to us about moving through and forward from traumatic experiences. Show notesAndrew Lynnwww.andrewlynn.net

Maya Nehru, Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, walks us through how we can identify "trauma bonding", how old wounds and past traumatic experiences can influence our relationships, signs to identify when it's time to move on from a...