Let Me Overthink About It Sam Madore

In the seventeenth episode of season four, I am joined by Alana Yorke to overthink about strength with a stroke. 

We dive into: 

• Music before, during, and after stroke

• How stroke impacted mental wellness

• Finding humour and joy in tough situations

Alana Yorke’s Destroyer is an art-pop stunner that represents both a creative triumph and a personal transformation. From its genesis, the album was anchored in the idea of a solitary descent to face the self and come back wholly changed. The universe of Destroyer is an otherworld where snapshots of Yorke’s psychic landscape are fanned out against a layered musical backdrop coloured by a 21-piece string orchestra, the ultraviolet cool of ’80’s synth-pop, the austere grace and rhythmic cadences of minimalist contemporary composers and the whole-hearted reverberation of anthems that call forth echoes from the unconscious, somewhere between the tidal forces of Kate Bush and Philip Glass. Toward the end of the multi-year effort of making the album, Yorke survived a hemorrhagic stroke which led to unparalleled experiences of existence, and an extraordinary recovery. Now as she rises above the surface, Destroyer has become an offering from the depths, transforming emotions from her singular experience into a gift of universal resonance.

Alana Yorke: http://www.alanayorke.com
Heart & Stroke: https://www.heartandstroke.ca

In the sixteenth episode of season four, I am joined by Susan Henderson and Sarah Flemming to overthink about self and community compassion. 

We dive into: 

• Showing yourself love and grace

• Community care and inclusiveness

• Taking mental health days (without guilt)

Sarah Flemming is the current Executive Director at the United Way of Colchester County.

Sarah is passionate about housing solutions that work in community to keep everyone housed, addressing the impacts of poverty, and advocating for basic income. Sarah is also committed to creating inclusive and accessible communities where every person feels welcome.

At home Sarah enjoys hanging out with her family, reading, and getting outside whenever possible!

Susan Henderson is currently the Executive Director of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Colchester East Hants Branch. Susan has worked in the not-for-profit and volunteering sector since 1985. This included the beginnings of a number of long standing organizations such as the Colchester Food Bank and the Third Place Transition House.

Following 7 years of employment at the Nova Scotia Residential Center she began a 15-year career in youth justice where she was involved in the establishment of the provincial Restorative Justice program. During this time Susan became involved with Nova Institution, eventually serving as the Co-Chair of the CSC National Volunteer Association for 3 years.

Susan began her employment with the local branch of CMHA CEH in November of 2010 and continued to serve on a number of Board and Committees. Currently she serves as a Board Member of the Colchester Sexual Assault Center, is the Co-Chair of the Northern Patient Rights Advisory Committee and the Chair of Governors of the Jane Norman College.

She is a proud wife, mom of two grown children and two cats. With nature as her reset button, Susan loves to garden and spend time outside. Happiest by the ocean, as much time as possible is spent at her family camp with loved ones and friends.

In the fifteenth episode of season four, I am joined by Stacey Harrison to overthink about death, dying and grief.

We dive into:

• Conversations around death and dying
• The impact from the community on Hospice
• Ways to mind your mental health when working in the field


Stacey Harrison is the Executive Director of the Colchester East Hants Hospice Society, a community-based organization that educates, supports, and provides tools to empower those struggling with grief. After spending much of her career in the private sector, she moved to not for profit in 2018 after the death of her mom and is passionate about supporting community. In addition to her work, she spends time in a number of volunteer positions, is a certified yoga instructor, small business owner but most importantly, spends time with her husband Jason and their chocolate lab, Nala planning her next travel adventure!

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Links discussed in this episode:
Hospice Colchester East Hants: cehhospice.org
United Way of Colchester: unitedwaycolchester.ca
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association: chpca.ca
You’ll Die Laughing: marigoldcentre.ca/calendar/2024/ydl
Let Me Overthink About It featuring Deb Barnhill: https://www.thesammadore.ca/season-tw...

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Theme song produced, recorded, mixed, by John Mullane for Let Me Overthink About It. Written by John Mullane.
Edited by Jann McFarlane Digital Media

Proudly supported by Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia

In the fourteenth episode of season four, I am joined by Laura Simpson to overthink about noticing the music.

We dive into:

• Music connections through the pandemic
• Music for mental health
• Accessibility of music (online and in person)

https://www.thesammadore.ca/season-four

Laura Simpson is the CEO and co-founder (along Dan Mangan) of Side Door. Side Door’s mission to create shows anytime, anywhere. The platform marketplace connects artists with hosts of spaces to create shows. They make booking, ticketing and payments easy and transparent, without any up-front costs to the user.

Laura has spent much of her life serving the needs of artists and promoting live performance. She spent time working mostly behind the scenes at music non-profits, festivals and as an export development program officer. She has hosted house concerts (aka The Syrup Factory) since 2011. She believes experiencing amazing live art in intimate community settings leads to stronger human connection, greater empathy and improved mental health.

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Links to musicians and spaces discussed during this podcast:

The Feminine Economy: https://sister.is/selling/greatest-hits
Music Nova Scotia: musicnovascotia.ca
Side Door Access: sidedooraccess.com
Dan Mangan: danmanganmusic.com
Jill Barber: jillbarber.com
Allison Russell: allisonrussellmusic.com
Aysanabee: aysanabee.com
Hawksley Workman: hawksleyworkman.com
Marigold Centre: marigoldcentre.ca
Round Barn Farm: roundbarnfarm.ca
JUNO Awards: junoawards.ca
John Gracie: johngracie.ca
Samantha Gracie: samanthagracie.com
ECMA: ecma.com
NIVA: nivassoc.org
NXNE: nxne.com
IIMS: indigenousmusicsummit.com
Joni Mitchell: jonimitchell.com
Terra Spencer: terraspencer.ca
Ben Caplin: bencaplan.ca

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Theme song produced, recorded, mixed, by John Mullane for Let Me Overthink About It. Written by John Mullane.
Edited by Jann McFarlane Digital Media

Proudly supported by Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia

In the thirteenth episode of season four, I am joined by Jen Meza to overthink about mindset.

We dive into:

• Mindset helping with loss
• Following a creative desire
• Having honest conversations about mental health

https://www.thesammadore.ca/season-four

Born and raised in Vancouver, she inherited a love for exploration that took her across the globe before settling in Nova Scotia for the past 13 years. As a mother of two, she made the bold decision to leave behind a conventional government job to pursue a more fulfilling and independent career.

Driven by her passion for creativity and entrepreneurship, she has carved out a diverse path for herself. Whether she's creating content, managing social media, speaking, making art, or writing, Her approach to every endeavor is infused with the mindset and manifestation skills she's developed over time.

She is best known for her #1 Amazon best-seller "Our Best NS Adventure Journal," a project to encourage and inspire Nova Scotians to get out there and explore their own backyard. Through her work, she encourages others to embrace their passions and pursue their own adventures, wherever they may lead.

Link to Journal: https://amzn.to/3Q1eT4X

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Theme song produced, recorded, mixed, by John Mullane for Let Me Overthink About It. Written by John Mullane.
Edited by Jann McFarlane Digital Media

Proudly supported by Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia

In the twelfth episode of season four, I am joined by Mandy Wood to overthink about living with trauma.

We dive into: 

• Mental Health in the Workplace

• Childhood trauma and therapy work

• The courage to tell your story



Mandy Wood is proudly a mental health work-in-progress. A radio announcer in Truro, NS for 20+ years, Mandy co-hosts the Pure Country Morning Show. She is also a wife, mother and sexual assault survivor. Mandy has major depressive disorder, C-PTSD and a history of severe panic attacks and self-harm. She shares her story to help confront and eliminate stigmas and stereotypes; but most of all, to show there is hope — You can be at your darkest point and still feel the sunshine again.



*Trigger Warning: This conversation includes references to suicidal thoughts, self harm and sexual abuse. To anyone who may need help to cope with their mental health and/or thoughts of suicide, please, please, please reach out for help.



Canada Suicide Prevention: 

• 1-833-456-4566 (phone) 

• 45645 (text) 

• www.crisisservicescanada.ca (chat)



Please connect with a sexual assault centre or transition house in your local area:



https://endingviolencecanada.org/sexual-assault-centres-crisis-lines-and-support-services/



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Website: https://www.thesammadore.ca
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Theme song produced, recorded, mixed, by John Mullane for Let Me Overthink About It. Written by John Mullane.
Edited by Jann McFarlane Digital Media

Proudly supported by Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia