TRIGGER WARNING: This past April, I took an attempt on my life. Before taking the attempt, I pre-recorded a podcast episode to say goodbye. I was clearly unsuccessful with my attempt, so was able to stop the episode from going live. But for some reason it remained in my drafts.  Today, when I sat down to record an episode for #worldsuicideprevention day, I opened up my podcast software and that draft episode was the first thing to greet me. I was going to listen to it, but then realized...

On this 15th episode of Moose Tracks - Locking Horns with Mental Health, I sit down with former child sweatshop worker turned global activist, Nasreen Sheikh.  This episode is for anyone who has ever purchased an article of fast fashion to get a "deal" or anyone who has never asked "where do my clothes come from?" It is also for anyone currently struggling to see the bright side of a bad situation. Nasreen shares how giving up was not an option, even through the most deplorable of working...

On this 14th episode of Moose Tracks - Locking Horns with Mental Health, I'm diving into the therapeutic properties that horses can have on someone who struggles from mental illness, or any other of life's stresses. Joining me today is Gabriella...

On this 13th episode of Moose Tracks - Locking Horns with Mental Health, I thought I would share some of the different treatments I've tried over the years to help rid me of my mental illness. There wasn't enough time to list them all (because I've...

Today is World Bipolar Day! With that in mind, on this week's episode, I sit down with actress Alessandra Torresani to chat about her struggles with bipolar disorder. Alessandra's television credits include guest appearances on The Big Bang Theory,...

Welcome to Moose Tracks - Locking Horns With Mental Health. In this episode, we're talking all things mental health in children with child and youth therapist, Tania DaSilva.  Tania is a graduate of the University of Toronto and is certified in...

On this tenth episode of Moose Tracks - Locking Horns with Mental Health, I thought I would dive into the root of where my mental health struggles began, and at what age I started to feel "different" than everyone around me. In all honesty, this has...

On this ninth episode of Moose Tracks - Locking Horns with Mental Health, I'm talking about the topic of suicide and the Catholic church with two very special guests: a  Ukrainian Catholic Priest/Catholic High School Chaplain, and a Certified Spiritual...

On this eighth episode of Moose Tracks - Locking Horns with Mental Health, I'm talking about the topic of suicide and whether or not I'm going to hell because of my attempt. Yeah, I tried to find a less blunt way of writing that, but there doesn't seem...

On this seventh episode of Moose Tracks - Locking Horns with Mental Health, I have a special guest, a 15 year teaching veteran, who also lost her job because of her mental illness. For the longest time, I thought I was the only one. Then one, after the...

On this sixth episode of Moose Tracks - Locking Horns with Mental Health, I am sharing part two of my my story of how I was let go from my teaching job(s) because of my mental illness. If you thought the first part was crazy, just wait until you hear...

On this fifth episode of Moose Tracks - Locking Horns with Mental Health, I am sharing my stories of how I was let go from my teaching job(s) because of my mental illness. It's not a pretty story, so buckle up!If you'd like to be a part of the Moose...

Today's the day! It's Bell Let's Talk Day! So, I thought it might be fun to start off the conversation! I asked the members of the @moosetrackspodcast Instagram community to ask me anything they wanted to know about mental health, mental wellness,...

On this week's episode, I speak with an anonymous first responder about life on the job during covid, her opinions on how the government is handling the pandemic, and how this all has affected her mental health.If you're enjoying the podcast so far,...

On this third episode of Moose Tracks - Locking Horns with Mental Health, I thought I would ask the people what they wanted to hear, so I put a survey out in the Instagram community and you all shared your thoughts. Turns out many of you are dying to...

On today's episode I welcome my high school friend Kelly Tanner. Kelly is an Occupational Therapist at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, currently on a one year contract at two youth employment programs in downtown Hamilton (see links). As the only...

On the first episode of Moose Tracks - Locking Horns with Mental Health, I thought I would test the waters with this whole podcast thing and just share a bit of my story with you all. In this episode I get raw and honest with my mental health struggles,...

Hi friends, and welcome to the Moose Tracks podcase. I'm your host, Ivanka Siolkowsky, and each week I'll be locking horns with a variety of mental health issues - see what I did there?Stay tuned for the launch of episode one on January 12, 2021!