Life in Red Podcast
150 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Real conversations. Real people. A guest-focused podcast about the world for curious minds! Available everywhere you get podcasts!
Hosted by Ryan Forsyth, @bigredryan01.
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Episodes
Bridget Fauteux | LIR on Nutrition & the Psychology of Weight Loss
February 08, 2023 17:03 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBOn this episode: Bridget Fauteux, a Nutrition Scientist, comes on to talk about the psychology and science of nutrition, eating, and weight loss. We talk about her journey, fad dieting, health-related misinformation, and disinformation, the mental health impacts of dieting & weight loss, how to lose weight safely, how to navigate social media marketing, and more! Learn more and follow Bridget on Instagram: @fitnutritioncounselling: https://www.instagram.com/fitnutritioncounselling/ https:...
Michela DiStefano | LIR on Children & Mental Health
January 10, 2023 19:10 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBOn this episode: Michela DiStefano, a Ph.D candidate in Clinical Psychology and Child Psychologist in training, comes on to talk about her work in children's mental health. We talk about her journey and some of her research, how growing up and our family dynamics play a role in our development, the mental health crisis in kids, access to services, what families & parents can do, and more! Learn more and follow Michela on Twitter: @DiStefano_MG: https://twitter.com/DiStefano_MG
Sabrina | LIR on Sex & Education
September 09, 2022 18:09 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBOn this episode: Sabrina, a Sex Educator, Podcast Host, and in school to become a Sex Therapist comes on to talk about sex, gender dynamics, and sex ed. We talk about why she wants to become a sex therapist, why our society lacks comprehensive sex education, why sex is still so taboo, common misconceptions about sex, differences between men and women and other gender identities, porn, and more! Learn more about Sabrina: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aftersxed Instagram: https://www.ins...
April Haggart | LIR on Trauma Recovery
June 17, 2022 18:27 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBOn this episode: April Haggart, a Trauma Recovery Coach, comes on to share her mental health & trauma story, as well as how a Trauma Recovery Coach can help heal you and your inner child. We talk about her experience trying to heal, exploring and learning about her own trauma, why she decided to become a coach, what a coach actually can do and does not do, the stigma surrounding trauma, ways to heal and more! For more information or to book a free consultation: https://www.blossomingfromwit...
Anushka Kurian | LIR on The 2022 Ontario Election
May 20, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBOn this episode: Anushka Kurian, a Political Commentator, Analyst and Strategist, comes on to share everything you need to know about the 2022 Ontario Election on June 2nd, 2022. We talk about our democracy, state of our discourse & the political climate, the importance of voting, the story of this election, the main issues candidates and parties are focusing on, the strategy of each leader and party, challenges they face, the promises & platforms and more! For more politics and analysis, f...
Noah Tile | LIR on Mental Health & Religion
April 29, 2022 16:23 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBOn this episode: Noah Tile, a Psychotherapist, Co-Founder of Resolvve Inc. and Host of the Change Talk podcast, comes on to share his perspective on the intersections of mental health and religion. We talk about some of the experiences he sees in his practice, how the pandemic has affected children psychologically, his study of becoming a Rabbi, how his professional experience relates to his spiritual practice, antisemitism and it's impacts on mental health and more! Find out more about Res...
Angelica Galluzzo | LIR on The Revolutionized Mind
February 28, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBOn this episode: Angelica Galluzzo, a Mental Health Advocate and Host of The Revolutionized Mind, comes on to share her mental health journey and talk about the impact of her podcast. We talk about when she first noticed she was struggling with her mental health, her lowest point and how she overcame it, the balance between being a high performance athlete and mental health struggles, why she started her podcast, how it's changed her, why she started publicly advocating and more! Find The R...
Rob Pintwala| LIR on First Session & Therapy
January 31, 2022 18:36 - 1 hour - 58 MBOn this episode: Rob Pintwala, Founder of First Session, comes on to share and talk about his mental health platform, First Session. We talk about why he developed this service, how it works, finding the right therapist, the importance of therapy, how you can start the journey of therapy, accessibility and diversity in therapy, his own story and more! Learn more and find the right therapist for you: https://www.firstsession.com/ Follow First Session on Social Media: Instagram: @firstsess...
BethAnn Pardo | LIR on Long Covid
January 24, 2022 16:13 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBOn this episode: BethAnn Pardo, an Advocate for living life with Long Covid, comes on to share her story on her 2 year battle with the complications from the virus. We talk about her life as an ultra-marathoner before her initial diagnosis, contracting the virus and her physical and mental battle with it, how her symptoms never went away, when she realized she might have long covid, her treatment, how it's changed her life, why she started to share her story and more! Learn more about her s...
Best of 2021: Top 10 Listened to Episodes
December 31, 2021 15:54 - 2 hours - 174 MB5:12 - #10: Summar Bourada | LIR on Endometriosis & Women's Health 16:18 - #9: Amanda Bernardo | LIR on Mental Health & Advocacy 27:35 - #8: Kasia Szyszkowicz | LIR on Stress, your gut & your brain 40:48 - #7: Christie & Alicia | LIR on Nurising During COVID 54:10 - #6: Debra Savoy | LIR on Energy & Mediums 1:04:28 - #5: Kate Punnett | LIR on Flowers & Social Artistry 1:13:24 - #4: Ainsley Kirkpatrick | LIR on Pregnancy & Birth 1:26:54 - #3: Becca | LIR on The Unashamed Alcoholic 1:3...
Jared Salekin| LIR on Journey with Jared
December 20, 2021 22:30 - 1 hour - 90 MBOn this episode: Jared Salekin, Host of The Journey with Jared Podcast, comes on to share his mental health story and talk about men's mental health. We talk about when he first discovered he was having challenges with mental health, how stigma prevented him from realizing it, how joining a group for men changed his perspective, how he started to heal, men's mental health, embracing healthy masculinity and more! Listen to The Journey with Jared everywhere you get podcasts! https://open.spo...
Christie Cowan | LIR on Beyond the Bedpan
December 10, 2021 17:44 - 1 hour - 133 MBOn this episode: Christie Cowan, a Nurse, Blogger and Host of Beyond the Bedpan, comes on to talk about the urgent issues healthcare workers are facing. We talk about how healthcare workers are dealing with the pandemic, the anxiety around the new variant, the mental health challenges and extreme burnout healthcare workers are facing, Bill 124, why so many nurses are leaving the profession, how that will impact the future of healthcare and more! Listen to Beyond the Bedpan everywhere you ge...
Samantha Baugnon | LIR on Acting & Producing: Night Night
December 03, 2021 21:02 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBOn this episode: Samantha Baugnon, an Actress and Creative Executive at K Factor Films, comes on to talk about her career and new film she helped produce, Night Night. We talk about her experience as a young woman in the film industry, working at the brand new K Factor Films, their mission to make the industry more inclusive, some of her prior work. We also talk about the film, what went into making it, reception and more! Learn more and watch Night Night: https://www.nightnightmovie.com/ ...
Barbie Liss | LIR on Restorative Justice & Healthy Aging
November 26, 2021 18:12 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBOn this episode: Barbie Liss, an ANTI Anti~Aging Coach and Advocate & Speaker for Restorative Justice, comes on to talk about her mental health journey and what lead to her new perspective on life. We talk about her daughters assault and how that lead to a restorative justice process with her abuser, how that process changed the outcome for her, her daughter and everyone involved, how it lead to a new perspective on questioning traditional practices and systems, which lead to her transition ...
Laura Oliver | LIR on Women's Hockey
November 20, 2021 16:20 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MBOn this episode: Laura Oliver, President of the Grindstone Award Foundation, comes on to talk about Grindstone Awards, their mission and women's hockey. We talk about Grindstone and why it was started, girl's minor hockey, the state of women's hockey, the saga between the PHF & PWHPA, getting more sponsors and media to support the game, how we can grow the game and more! Learn more about Grindstone, make a donation or apply for a grant: https://grindstoneaward.com/ Follow Laura & Grindston...
John Dickson | LIR on The Self-Care Plan
November 12, 2021 16:41 - 57 minutes - 79 MBOn this episode: John Dickson, a Mental Health Advocate and Blogger at Righting the Shop, comes on to talk about his journey with mental illness and his self-care plan. We talk about his battle with depression and bipolar 2, why & how he developed his self-care plan, why he shared it with the world, how it helps him, how you can put together a plan and more! Learn more and check out the blog:https://rightingtheship.ca/ Read the full Self-Care Plan: https://rightingtheship.ca/my-self-care-...
Riley McEntee | LIR on Trans Inclusion & Education
November 10, 2021 15:54 - 1 hour - 114 MBOn this episode: Riley McEntee, a Trans Activist and Educator, comes on to talk about his story as a Trans person and how we can make the world more inclusive. We talk about his journey of finding himself, his transition, common disinformation surrounding things like puberty blockers, hormone therapy and safety, dating, how important Trans representation is, resources and how we can better educate ourselves and more! Follow Riley on social media: Twitter: @riles_mcentee
Emily, Jessica & Shannon | LIR on Ladyloud.ca
November 05, 2021 14:27 - 1 hour - 104 MBOn this episode: The team at Ladyloud Clothing Company, Emily, Jessica and Shannon, come on to talk about the mission behind their organization and issues women face. We talk about why they started this company to help women, equality, intersectionality, why they want to include men in the feminist conversation, violence against women, dating, creating spaces for ALL women, what we can all do to advance women's movements and more! Learn more and check out the Ladyloud Shop: https://ladyloud....
Lindsay Healey | LIR on Forensic Psychology
October 29, 2021 15:11 - 1 hour - 110 MBOn this episode: Lindsay Healey, a PhD Student at Carleton University in Forensic Psychology and Research Coordinator at the Royal Mental Health Centre in the Forensic Research Unit, comes on to talk about her research in Forensic Psychology and the system behind being Not Criminally Responsible. We talk about what Forensic Psychology is, how someone is found NCR, the myths behind someone with mental illness and NCR, rehabilitation in the criminal justice system, media's sensationalism of th...
Mikaela Brewer | LIR on Mental Health in Athletes and Sport
October 22, 2021 15:25 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBOn this episode: Mikaela Brewer, a Mental Health Advocate, Writer and Author of 'The Sifting Project' comes on to talk about her book and share her mental health story. We talk about the concept and process to developing her story, how writing has helped support her mental health, how mental illness and being a Div 1. Basketball Player intersected, her recovery, some of her mental health research and experience in athletes, her future and more. Learn more about and purchase your copy of 'Th...
Devon J Hall | LIR on Loud Mouth Brown Girl
October 15, 2021 17:03 - 1 hour - 111 MBOn this episode: Devon J Hall, Founder/Creator of Loud Mouth Brown Girl, comes on to share her experiences and story on mental health, trauma and healing. *There is a trigger warning on this episode for S/A*. We talk about how and why she started Loud Mouth Brown Girl, her writing, her experiences of racism, abuse, violence and trauma, how she has healing, cannabis and more. Learn more about Loud Mouth Brown Girl and check out some of her work: https://loudmouthbrowngirl.com/ Instagram: ...
Mrs. Mott | LIR on Teaching in a Pandemic
September 13, 2021 17:55 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBOn this episode: Leslie Mott a Grades 4 & 5 Teacher of over 25 years in the Ottawa area, comes on to share her experience on what schools and teaching in a pandemic has been like. We talk about the struggles of kids, parents and teachers, the transition into virtual learning, the safety of schools, learning loss & delay, the mental health of teachers, what the future might look like and more!
Kasia Szyszkowicz | LIR on Stress, your gut & your brain
August 06, 2021 17:38 - 1 hour - 115 MBOn this episode: Kasia Szyszkowicz, a Mental Health Researcher and PhD candidate at the Integrated Program in Neuroscience at McGill University & Canadian Institutes of Health Research, comes on to share some of her research into how stress and other social factors play a role in overall health, mental health and more. We talk about what she studies, how specific stressors in life impact us in a biological and neurological way based on her research, things she's learned through her time rese...
Dr. Cheryl MacDonald | LIR on Inclusion in Hockey
July 23, 2021 20:24 - 1 hour - 106 MBOn this episode: Dr. Cheryl MacDonald, Assoc. Director, Outreach at the SMU Centre for the Study of Sport & Health and a MA Student at the University of New Brunswick (student-athlete dev), comes on to share some of her research surrounding inclusion in hockey and how it lead to her new path. We talk about her research in LGBTQ+ inclusion in hockey, toxic masculinity, hockey culture, how her work lead to burn out, her resulting transition of her career, her mental health story and more! Fol...
Brandon Peacock | LIR on Trauma & Recovery
July 09, 2021 18:30 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBOn this episode: Brandon Peacock, Founder of Hit the Ground Running Canada, comes on to share his traumatic story of being shot and how that lead him to starting an organization to help trauma survivors. We talk about the incident, the physical and mental recovery, how his support system and mindset helped get him through, how running and purpose inspired his path forward, why he decided to create Hit the Ground Running, what he hopes to achieve and more! Learn more about Hit the Ground Run...
Erica Deutschman | LIR on Writing & Cross Rhodes
June 28, 2021 19:05 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBOn this episode: Erica Deutschman, a Canadian Actress and Writer, comes on to talk about her new show on Popternative, 'Cross Rhodes'. We talk about what goes into the main character, Erica Rhodes, the inspiration for the character and the show, her process of writing, storytelling, Canadian television and more! Watch Cross Rhodes on Popternative's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfO9OO83GmE Follow Erica on Instagram: @ericadeutschman
Jim Martin | LIR on The Unusual Buddah
June 07, 2021 18:58 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBOn this episode: Jim Martin, Creator and Founder of The Unusual Buddha, comes on to talk about the basics of Buddhism and his unique approach to spirituality. We talk about why Buddhism appealed to him and how he got started in the practice, his unique approach to the philosophy, some of the basics to the religion, meditation, how the Buddhist values are applied to a regular life and more! Learn more about The Unusual Buddah: https://theunusualbuddha.com/ Follow them on Social Media: Twi...
Jim Martin | LIR on The Unusual Buddha
June 07, 2021 18:58 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBOn this episode: Jim Martin, Creator and Founder of The Unusual Buddha, comes on to talk about the basics of Buddhism and his unique approach to spirituality. We talk about why Buddhism appealed to him and how he got started in the practice, his unique approach to the philosophy, some of the basics to the religion, meditation, how the Buddhist values are applied to a regular life and more! Learn more about The Unusual Buddah: https://theunusualbuddha.com/ Follow them on Social Media: Twi...
Amanda Bernardo | LIR on Mental Health & Advocacy
May 31, 2021 19:29 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBOn this episode: Amanda Bernardo, an Unsinkable Community Champion, Mental Health Speaker & Advocate, and a Writer & Author at Little Voice Books, comes on to share her mental health story. We talk about her struggles with anxiety, diagnosis of endometriosis, efforts to become a mother and the mental health toll it took. We also talk about her work. mental health advocacy, social media and more! Learn more about Amanda: https://amandabernardo.ca/ Follow Amanda on Social Media: Twitter: ...
Dr. Ashley Perkins | LIR on We Matter Too
May 24, 2021 17:47 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBOn this episode: Dr. Ashley Perkins, a Mental Health Advocate, Co-Founder of We Matter Too Inc., Pharmacist and TEDx Speaker, comes on to talk about her mental health story. We talk about her struggles growing up, her diagnosis of ADHD & Agoraphobia, getting help, becoming an advocate, why she decided to start her own organization and more! Learn more about We Matter Too Inc: https://www.wemattertoo.org/ Follow Ashley on Social Media: Twitter: @BecauseIMatter / @wemattertooinc Instagram...
Summar Bourada | LIR on Endometriosis & Women's Health
May 17, 2021 17:40 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MBOn this episode: Summar Bourada, an Advocate and Founder/Owner of Gldn Girl, comes on to talk about her diagnosis, treatment and experience living with endometriosis! We talk about what endo's pain and other symptoms are like, the difficulty of being diagnosed, limited treatment options, how it affects her and other women's lives, why she founded Gldn Girl, the response so far and more! Learn more about Gldn Grl and shop: https://gldngrl.ca/ $5 from every sale is donated. Follow them on I...
Christie & Alicia | LIR on Nurising During COVID
May 14, 2021 13:14 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBOn this episode: Christie and Alicia, Nurses at the Ottawa Hospital, come on to talk about their experience working through the COVID-19 Pandemic! We talk about what it's like in the ICU's, caring for COVID patients, the trickle down effect of the pandemic throughout the hospital, the mental health of Nurses, why they decided to go public with their concerns, how we can support them more! Follow Christie and Alicia on social media: Christie: @morethanamom_ Alicia: @OttawaICURN
Olga Dewar | LIR on Happiness
May 10, 2021 17:14 - 1 hour - 95.8 MBOn this episode: Olga Dewar, a Joy Aficionada and Author of 'Happiness By You', comes on to talk about happiness and how to live a happier life! We talk about her journey into getting into this line of work, her new book, how to go about "being happy", some of the barriers to mindset, social media, "eastern vs. wester society" and more! Learn more about Olga's work and book a session: https://happinessbyyou.com/ Order the ebook on Amzon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B091D15GQR/ref=dbs...
Debra Savoy | LIR on Energy & Mediums
May 03, 2021 17:55 - 1 hour - 107 MBOn this episode: Debra Savoy, a Spiritual Medium, Energy Healer, Mental Health Advocate and Keynote Speaker, comes on to talk about her story of a becoming a Medium and how she helps people. We talk about her discovering this ability, her family history, how she's learned to control energy to help people, what she sees and feels, skepticism, how it can play a role in mental health and more! Learn more about Debra's work and book a session: http://debrasavoy.ca/ Follow Debra on social media...
Chris Cull | LIR on Addiction & The Opioid Crisis
April 26, 2021 17:32 - 1 hour - 116 MBOn this episode: Chris Cull, a Mental Health/Addiction/Opioid Crises Advocate, Unsinkable Community Champion and Founder of Inspire Canada, comes on to talk about his story of addiction, recovery and using his experience to help others. We talk about how his dad's diagnosis and deteriorating health lead to him to become addicted to opioids, how he lost everything, his recovery, going across Canada on his bike, his documentary and what he learned. We also talk about his work in harm reduction...
Kate Punnett | LIR on Flowers & Social Artistry
April 19, 2021 17:49 - 59 minutes - 81 MBOn this episode: Kate Punnett, a Social Artist and Owner of City Love Flowers in Ottawa, comes on to talk about the power social artistry and flowers have on our emotional, spiritual and mental well-being! We talk about how she got started in this world and why she started a business, the connection between flowers and our deep sense of self, mental health, expectations on mothers and women, living your life authentically to you, masculinity and more! Learn more about City Love Flowers and o...
Naomi Haile | LIR on Purpose & The Power of Why
April 12, 2021 18:09 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBOn this episode: Naomi Haile, Host of the Power of Why Podcast, comes on to talk about her podcast, finding purpose and creativity! We talk about how she got started in podcasting and the mission behind Power of Why, lessons she's learned from her guests, the importance & power of conversations, ways to find happiness & your purpose, achieving your goals and more! Learn more about Naomi and the Power of Why Podcast: https://www.naomihaile.com/ Listen everywhere you get podcasts! Follow Na...
Camila Bousquet | LIR on Fashion
April 05, 2021 15:26 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBOn this episode: Camila Bousquet, a Private Personal Stylist and Owner of Bousquet Fashion comes on to talk about some basics around fashion, clothing and sustainability. We talk about how she got started in this industry, basic fashion tips for men like matching and putting together an outfit, how clothing can be an expression of your personality, and how it can influence the people around you. We also talk about some of the issues like "fast fashion", the climate impact, how clothing is no...
Sonya Joyner & Joseph Goncalves | LIR on Love Undone & Diversity in Media
March 22, 2021 17:57 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBOn this episode: Sonya Joyner and Joseph Goncalves from the upcoming digital series Love Undone and the Award Winning Digital Series Unconditional Love come on to talk about their upcoming project and diversity & inclusion in media. We talk about why these stories need to be told, the importance of having different voices heard & representation in media. We also talk about the success of Unconditional Love, discuss the new show, the experience of writing and acting these characters and more...
Maria Estrada | LIR on BPD & Addiction
March 15, 2021 18:37 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBOn this episode: Maria Estrada, a Motivational Speaker, Mental Health Advocate & Coach and Unsinkable Youth Community Champion comes on to share her mental health journey and story of addiction and being diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. We talk about how moving to a new country and being bullied affected her as a child, trying to navigate growing up with mental illness and how children lack mental health support. We also discuss what BPD is, what an addiction feels like, how w...
Zafir Zaman | LIR on Changing the World
March 09, 2021 18:25 - 1 hour - 62 MBOn this episode: Zafir Zaman, a Motivational Speaker, Unsinkable Youth Community Champion and Founder of Globaline comes on to share his story and journey on becoming a mentor and entrepreneur at such a young age. We talk about how being bullied motivated him to find success and help others, mindset, motivation and how a family trip to Bangladesh lead him to developing a company aiming to help end poverty, change the world and more! Follow Zafir on social media and learn more about Globalin...
David Boddy | LIR on ADHD & Mental Heath
March 01, 2021 17:35 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBOn this episode: Dave Boddy, a Writer, Unsinkable Community Champion and Mental Health Advocate comes on to share his story and experience with ADHD and Concussions. We talk about his diagnosis, how it affects his life, how his experience with concussions lead him to mental health challenges, how he uses his voice to inspire others, toxic masculinity and more! Follow Dave on social media: Facebook: @feelrealjourney Instagram: @official_daveboddy Twitter: @official_dboddy
Matt & Addison | LIR on Healing & Support for Men
February 19, 2021 17:06 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBOn this episode: Matt Zerker, Co-Founder & CEO, and Addison Brasil, Co-Founder and Spokesperson for Tethr, come on to explain their app, and the community that helps drive it! We talk about the story behind the app, men's mental health, the stories of their healing journey, how peer support works and has strong results for men, how they're building a strong community of accountability & resiliency and more! Tethr is a mobile, peer enabled mental health and well-being platform for men. We pr...
Tad Milmine | LIR on Bullying
February 12, 2021 18:16 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBOn this episode: Tad Milmine, a Police Officer, Public Speaker and Founder of Bullying Ends Here comes on to talk about his initiative to end bullying and the story on why he created it. We talk about his traumatic childhood, stories of being bullied, mental illness, coming to terms with his sexuality, importance of representation & communication, how to address a bully, the story of Jamie Hubley and more! Follow Tad and help support Bullying Ends Here: Facebook: @BullyingEndsHereCanada I...
Ainsley Kirkpatrick | LIR on Pregnancy & Birth
February 04, 2021 16:43 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBOn this episode: Ainsley Kirkpatrick, an RMT, Doula and Host of The Pregnancy Prep Podcast, comes on to talk about the entire process of giving birth, and shed light on how a doula can help. We talk about what a doula is, pregnancy, giving birth, postpartum, the partners role, how people can get ready, how giving birth is no longer just for same sex couples, why she started her podcast and more! Follow Ainsley and find out more on her services: Instagram: @ainsleyk.rmt.doula https://ainsl...
Alex Field | LIR on Being Vulnerable as a Man
January 27, 2021 18:49 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBOn this episode: Alex Field, A Police Officer in the UK, comes on to share his story of a break-up in a pandemic. We talk about the differences in the pandemic between England and Canada, some of the challenges of enforcing pandemic restrictions as well as sharing what we have in common, both going through a breakup in a pandemic. We talk about what we did to get better, the power of sharing our emotions and feelings, the freeing feeling of being vulnerable, especially as men, and more.
Becca | LIR on The Unashamed Alcoholic
January 20, 2021 17:38 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBOn this episode: Becca, Host of The Unashamed Alcoholic Podcast, comes on to share her story of being an alcoholic. We talk about when she recognized the was a problem, her road to recovery, how she remains sober, the stigma around being sober, how alcohol is engrained in our culture, what she's learned from her podcast and more. Follow Becca and The Unashamed Alcoholic: Twitter: @UnashamedAlc @Becca_No_Re https://theunashamedalcoholic.ca/podcast
Cierra M | LIR on Surviving a Cult
January 13, 2021 19:06 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBOn this episode: Cierra M, a Strength Training Coach, Mental Illness Advocate and Cult Survivor comes on to share her story on growing up as a Jehovah Witness. We talk about her childhood & upbringing, some of the outdated and patriarchal belief systems, why JW is considered a "cult", the turning point that lead her to leaving, her journey of healing and more. There is a trigger warning on this episode: Sexual Abuse. Follow Cierra: Instagram: @cierramm
Victor Janzen | LIR on Multiple Personalities
January 06, 2021 18:34 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBOn this episode: Victor Janzen, a Mental Illness & Mental Health Reform Advocate, comes on to talk about living with Dissociative Identity Disorder, previously known as Multiple Personality Disorder! We talk about his diagnosis and how it affects his life, his traumatic childhood, that manifestation of his illness, what an episode feels like for him, how the mental health system failed him, what made him want to share his story and be and advocate and more! There is a trigger warning on thi...
Best of 2020: Top 10 Listened to Episodes
December 31, 2020 14:27 - 2 hours - 118 MB5:05 - #10: Luke Carroll | LIR on Stuck in Peru During a Pandemic 15:77 - #9: Sydney Dean | LIR on Therapy & Mental Health Support 25:44 - #8: Sarah Vezina | LIR on The Occupied Mind 37:25 - #7: Dr. Heloise F. Stevance | LIR on Space & The Universe 48:26 - #6: Maddie Brown | LIR on CBD & Cannabis 1:01:02 - #5: Asante Haughton | LIR on Black Lives Matter 1:13:20 - #4: Chloe | LIR on Stripping & Sex Work 1:25:45 - #3: Dr. Rachel Lindvall & Erin McLeod | LIR on Mindfulness 1:42:15 - #2:...