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Fishing for Mental Health

78 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

Join me, John B. Fletcher, a Counselling Therapist and avid fly fisherman as we go fishing for mental health. I will be interviewing prominent mental health figures across North America; for example, best-selling author and clinical psychologist, Dr. Jody Carrington; internationally renowned adolescent mental psychiatrist and Canadian Senator, Dr. Stan Kutcher; director of the Resilience Research Centre and Family Therapist expert, Dr. Michael Ungar, just to name a few. We will cover topics like resilience, mental health literacy, the power of human connection, trauma, post-traumatic growth, anxiety, depression, treatment, animal-assisted therapy, and much, much more! I will also offer "deeper dive" episodes, where I go into more depth about a specific topic that came up during one of the interviews. If you are interested in learning about mental health, then this is the podcast for you. Tight lines,

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Episodes

S2-17: Deeper Dive- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

October 27, 2022 13:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

In this episode I discuss CBT and Schema Therapy. 

S2-17: Deeper Dive- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

October 27, 2022 13:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

In this episode I discuss CBT and Schema Therapy. 

S2-EP15 Thank you and Summer Intermission

August 01, 2022 04:00 - 3 minutes - 2.3 MB

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...

S2-EP15 Thank you and Summer Intermission

August 01, 2022 04:00 - 3 minutes - 2.3 MB

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...

S2-EP14 - Book Review: The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter

July 31, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

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

S2-EP14 - Book Review: The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter

July 31, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

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

S2-13 Solo Session: The Cost of Comfort and Convenience

July 17, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

S2-13 Solo Session: The Cost of Comfort and Convenience

July 17, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

S2-EP10 Talking Solo Expeditions, Extreme Solitude and The Healing Power of Nature with the Newfoundland Explorer, Justin Barbour

June 05, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MB

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 Exp...

S2-EP9 Solo Session: Fishing for Mental Health

May 22, 2022 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.61 MB

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. 

S2-EP9 Solo Session: Fishing for Mental Health

May 22, 2022 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.61 MB

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. 

S2-EP8 Book Review # 2: The Upside of Stress by Dr. Kelly McGonigal

May 08, 2022 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

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

S2-EP8 Book Review # 2: The Upside of Stress by Dr. Kelly McGonigal

May 08, 2022 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

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

S2-EP7 Wetting A Line: " It always seems impossible until it's done." - Nelson Mandela

April 24, 2022 04:00 - 7 minutes - 5.25 MB

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

S2-EP7 Wetting A Line: " It always seems impossible until it's done." - Nelson Mandela

April 24, 2022 04:00 - 7 minutes - 5.25 MB

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

S2-EP6 Talking Addiction, Death, Grit and Spirituality with " The Goat Guy", Marc Warnke

April 10, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

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

S2-EP6 Talking Addiction, Death, Grit and Spirituality with " The Goat Guy", Marc Warnke

April 10, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

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

S2-EP 5 Solo Session: Farming for Mental Health

March 27, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

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. 

S2-EP5 Solo Session: Farming for Mental Health - The Five Pillars

March 27, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

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. 

S2-EP5 Solo Session: Farming for Mental Health - The Five Pillars

March 27, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

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. 

S2-EP4 - Book Review # 1: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

March 13, 2022 18:00 - 11 minutes - 7.62 MB

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...

S2-EP4 - Book Review # 1: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

March 13, 2022 18:00 - 11 minutes - 7.62 MB

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...

S2-EP3 Wetting a Line: " Cure is uncertain but prevention is massively effective." Martin E.P. Seligman

February 27, 2022 05:00 - 5 minutes - 3.74 MB

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 wit...

S2-EP3 Wetting a Line: " Cure is uncertain but prevention is massively effective." Martin E.P. Seligman

February 27, 2022 05:00 - 5 minutes - 3.74 MB

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 wit...

S2-EP2 Talking Mental Health Crisis Support with Dr. Dan Cox

February 12, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MB

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 wit...

S2-EP2 Talking Mental Health Crisis Support with Dr. Dan Cox

February 12, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MB

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 wit...

S2-EP1 - Season 2 Update

January 26, 2022 18:00 - 8 minutes - 5.56 MB

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 Ment...

S2-EP1 - Season 2 Update

January 26, 2022 18:00 - 8 minutes - 5.56 MB

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 Ment...

S1-EP22 Year in Review

December 30, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 5.83 MB

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, st...

S1-EP22 Year in Review

December 30, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 5.83 MB

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, st...

S1-EP21 Deeper Dive - Attachment, Trauma and LGBQT+

December 25, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 9.95 MB

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 ...

S1-EP21 Deeper Dive - Attachment, Trauma and LGBQT+

December 25, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 9.95 MB

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 ...

S1- EP20 Talking LGBTQ+, Trauma and Attachment with Clinical Social Worker, Joey Dignam

December 23, 2021 14:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MB

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 t...

S1- EP20 Talking LGBTQ+, Trauma and Attachment with Clinical Social Worker, Joey Dignam

December 23, 2021 14:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MB

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 t...

S1- EP20 Talking LGBTQ+, Trauma and Attachment with Clinical Social Worker Joey Dignam

December 23, 2021 14:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MB

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 t...

S1-EP19 Deeper Dive - The Importance of Teacher Mental Health Literacy

December 13, 2021 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

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 m...

S1-EP19 Deeper Dive - The Importance of Teacher Mental Health Literacy

December 13, 2021 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

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 m...

S1-18 Talking Teacher Mental Health Literacy with Dr. Wendy Carr

November 07, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

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 ...

S1-EP18 Talking Teacher Mental Health Literacy with Dr. Wendy Carr

November 07, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

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 ...

S1-EP18 Talking Teacher Mental Health Literacy with Dr. Wendy Carr

November 07, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

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 ...

S1-EP17 Deeper Dive - Expressive Writing

October 09, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

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 AS...

S1-EP17 Deeper Dive - Expressive Writing

October 09, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

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 AS...

S1-EP16 Talking Expressive Writing with Dr. John F. Evans

July 11, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

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 contin...

S1-EP16 Talking Expressive Writing with Dr. John F. Evans

July 11, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

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 contin...

S1-EP15 Deeper Dive- Mindful Meditation

June 20, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutes - 9.81 MB

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 heal...

S1-EP15 Deeper Dive- Mindful Meditation

June 20, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutes - 9.81 MB

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 heal...

S1-EP14 Talking Mindfulness Meditation with Dr. Tom Lehnert

May 30, 2021 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, I chat about the mental health benefits of  Mindfulness Meditation with family physician, Dr. Tom Lehnert.  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 a...