Fishing for Mental Health
78 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJoin 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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S1-EP14 Talking Mindfulness Meditation with Dr. Tom Lehnert
May 30, 2021 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBEPISODE 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...
S1-EP13 Deeper Dive - School Suicide Intervention Protocol
May 09, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB*****DISCLAIMER***** Suicide is a very sensitive topic to discuss for many and for some it can trigger intense emotions and thoughts. If you or anyone you know are struggling with suicidal thoughts or behaviours, please direct them to a health care provider immediately. If someone's safety is in immediate danger, please dial 911. For more information on suicide or to talk to someone for non-emergency concerns, please check out the resources below. 1. Canada Suicide Prevention Service 1-833...
S1-EP13 Deeper Dive - School Suicide Intervention Protocol
May 09, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB*****DISCLAIMER***** Suicide is a very sensitive topic to discuss for many and for some it can trigger intense emotions and thoughts. If you or anyone you know are struggling with suicidal thoughts or behaviours, please direct them to a health care provider immediately. If someone's safety is in immediate danger, please dial 911. For more information on suicide or to talk to someone for non-emergency concerns, please check out the resources below. 1. Canada Suicide Prevention Service 1-833...
S1-EP12 Talking Suicide with Clinical Social Worker Andrew Baxter
April 11, 2021 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB*****DISCLAIMER***** Suicide is a very sensitive topic to discuss for many and for some it can trigger intense emotions and thoughts. If you or anyone you know are struggling with suicidal thoughts or behaviours, please direct them to a health care provider immediately. If someone's safety is in immediate danger, please dial 911. For more information on suicide or to talk to someone for non-emergency concerns, please check out the resources below. 1. Canada Suicide Prevention Service 1-...
S1-EP12 Talking Suicide with Clinical Social Worker Andrew Baxter
April 11, 2021 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB*****DISCLAIMER***** Suicide is a very sensitive topic to discuss for many and for some it can trigger intense emotions and thoughts. If you or anyone you know are struggling with suicidal thoughts or behaviours, please direct them to a health care provider immediately. If someone's safety is in immediate danger, please dial 911. For more information on suicide or to talk to someone for non-emergency concerns, please check out the resources below. 1. Canada Suicide Prevention Service 1-...
S1-EP11 Intermission
March 21, 2021 23:00 - 2 minutes - 1.8 MBEPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, I explain the short intermission I am taking and when you can expect to get some new content. 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...
S1-EP11 Intermission
March 21, 2021 23:00 - 2 minutes - 1.8 MBEPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, I explain the short intermission I am taking and when you can expect to get some new content. 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...
S1-EP10 Deeper Dive - The Human-Animal Bond
February 21, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBEPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, I go on a deeper dive into the power of the human-animal bond. 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 ...
S1-EP10 Deeper Dive - The Human-Animal Bond
February 21, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBEPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, I go on a deeper dive into the power of the human-animal bond. 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 ...
S1-EP9 Animal-Assisted Therapy with Sue McIntosh
February 14, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBEPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, I chat about Equine Therapy with Sue McIntosh, a Certified Canadian Counsellor and owner of Healing Hooves in Cremona, Alberta. SHOW NOTES 1. https://healinghooves.ca 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 ar...
S1-EP9 Talking Animal-Assisted Therapy with Counselling Therapist, Sue McIntosh
February 14, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBEPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, I chat about Equine Therapy with Sue McIntosh, a Certified Canadian Counsellor and owner of Healing Hooves in Cremona, Alberta. SHOW NOTES 1. https://healinghooves.ca 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 ar...
S1-EP9 Talking Animal-Assisted Therapy with Counselling Therapist, Sue McIntosh
February 14, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBEPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, I chat about Equine Therapy with Sue McIntosh, a Certified Canadian Counsellor and owner of Healing Hooves in Cremona, Alberta. SHOW NOTES 1. https://healinghooves.ca 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 ar...
S1-EP9 Talking Equine Therapy with Sue McIntosh
February 14, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBEPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, I chat about Equine Therapy with Sue McIntosh, a Certified Canadian Counsellor and owner of Healing Hooves in Cremona, Alberta. SHOW NOTES 1. https://healinghooves.ca 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 ar...
S1-EP8 Wetting a Line - " If you want profound results in life...."
February 07, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.75 MBEPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, I discuss a maxim that I live by: " If you want profound results in life, do the simple things extraordinarily well." 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 t...
S1-EP8 Wetting a Line - " If you want profound results in life...."
February 07, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.75 MBEPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, I discuss a maxim that I live by: " If you want profound results in life, do the simple things extraordinarily well." 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 t...
S1-EP7 Deeper Dive - The Power of Language
February 03, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 9.68 MBEPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, I discuss the power of language and how important it is in the pursuit of mental health literacy. 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 me...
S1-EP7 Deeper Dive - The Power of Language
February 03, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 9.68 MBEPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, I discuss the power of language and how important it is in the pursuit of mental health literacy. 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 me...
S1-EP6 Talking Mental Health Literacy with Canadian Senator, Dr. Stan Kutcher
January 31, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBEPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, I talk with Canadian Senator and world-renowned psychiatrist, Dr. Stan Kutcher. We discuss what mental health literacy is and why it is so important in the day and age. SHOW NOTES 1. www.teenmentalhealth.org 2. https://sencanada.ca/en/senators/kutcher-stan/ 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 Ment...
S1-EP5 Deeper Dive - Three Types of Resilience
January 24, 2021 06:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBEPISODE DESCRIPTION In this deeper dive, I look at the three different types of resilience: biological, behavioural and ecological. I explain these three different types with metaphors and analogies so one can better grasp the concepts. 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 i...
S1-EP5 Deeper Dive - Three Types of Resilience
January 24, 2021 06:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBEPISODE DESCRIPTION In this deeper dive, I look at the three different types of resilience: biological, behavioural and ecological. I explain these three different types with metaphors and analogies so one can better grasp the concepts. 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 i...
S1-EP4 Talking Resilience with Dr. Michael Ungar
January 24, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBEPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, I talk with Dr. Michael Ungar, a professor at Dalhousie University who is internationally renowned for his work in the field of resilience. SHOW NOTES 1. www.resilienceresearch.org 2. www.michaelungar.com 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 ...
S1-EP4 Talking Resilience with Dr. Michael Ungar
January 24, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBEPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, I talk with Dr. Michael Ungar, a professor at Dalhousie University who is internationally renowned for his work in the field of resilience. SHOW NOTES 1. www.resilienceresearch.org 2. www.michaelungar.com 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 ...
S1-EP3 Deeper Dive - The Power of Human Connection
January 09, 2021 01:00 - 14 minutes - 9.66 MBEPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, I go a bit deeper on the topic of human connection. I start with the bad news, which is we are the loneliest we have ever been in history. And this was before the pandemic. But all hope is not lost. There are some very simple things we can put into practice TODAY that can help us get more connected. To better understand this, I share a story about a youth -who was incredibly dysregulated and disconnected-I worked with and how much I learned from that...
S1-EP3 Deeper Dive - The Power of Human Connection
January 09, 2021 01:00 - 14 minutes - 9.66 MBEPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, I go a bit deeper on the topic of human connection. I start with the bad news, which is we are the loneliest we have ever been in history. And this was before the pandemic. But all hope is not lost. There are some very simple things we can put into practice TODAY that can help us get more connected. To better understand this, I share a story about a youth -who was incredibly dysregulated and disconnected-I worked with and how much I learned from that...
S1-EP2 Talking " Kids These Days" with clinical Psychologist, Dr. Jody Carrington
January 08, 2021 01:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBEPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, I speak with Canadian best selling author and clinical psychologist, Dr. Jody Carrington. We discuss her book, "Kids These Days", and what Jody claims is at the root of many of our mental problems, both adult and youth: dysregulation. Jody explains how dysregulation works and shares practical tips all of us can use to better regulate, especially those working with youth (parents, teachers, bus drivers, coaches, etc.). A significant theme that is sewn th...
S1-EP2 Talking " Kids These Days" with clinical Psychologist, Dr. Jody Carrington
January 08, 2021 01:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBEPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, I speak with Canadian best selling author and clinical psychologist, Dr. Jody Carrington. We discuss her book, "Kids These Days", and what Jody claims is at the root of many of our mental problems, both adult and youth: dysregulation. Jody explains how dysregulation works and shares practical tips all of us can use to better regulate, especially those working with youth (parents, teachers, bus drivers, coaches, etc.). A significant theme that is sewn th...
S1-EP1 Fishing for Mental Health Podcast Trailer
January 07, 2021 23:00 - 1 minute - 1.1 MBA 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. PODCAST DESCRIPTION Join me, John B. Fletcher, Counselling Therapist and avid...
S1-EP1 Fishing for Mental Health Podcast Trailer
January 07, 2021 23:00 - 1 minute - 1.1 MBA 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. PODCAST DESCRIPTION Join me, John B. Fletcher, Counselling Therapist and avid...