15 episodes
Open Minds Open Minds
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Interviews with professionals in the mental health field as well as with those suffering with mental illness with an emphasis on education, normalization, and reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness.
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Open Minds – Show #017
With the story of Ray Rice and his act of domestic violence caught on camera, this is a great time to hear from my colleague, Kathryn Wagner, who has worked with victims of domestic violence for years. Sometimes it’s hard to say which group in our society is most stigmatized, as sadly, many vie for … Continue reading Open Minds – Show #017 →
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Open Minds – Show #015
(Part 2 of my interview with Dr. Daniel Siegel. Part 1 of this interview is available here.) “You’re out of your mind!” “I’m losing my mind!” “Uh-oh, I’m not in a good frame of mind today.” These are all sayings we’ve heard many times, yet, if someone asked you to define your “mind,” could you? … Continue reading Open Minds – Show #015 →
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Open Minds – Show #014
“You’re out of your mind!” “I’m losing my mind!” “Uh-oh, I’m not in a good frame of mind today.” These are all sayings we’ve heard many times, yet, if someone asked you to define your “mind,” could you? You can probably easily describe your brain as that mass of grey matter in your head, but … Continue reading Open Minds – Show #014 →
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Open Minds – Show #012
Today I have the pleasure of interviewing Alina Kislenko, who is not only a therapist and coach here in Guelph, but also a bit of a mentor to me in the world of radio! Long before I began Open Minds, I listened to her amazing show, Strange Brains which is a fabulous resource for those … Continue reading Open Minds – Show #012 →
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Open Minds – Show #011
When I moved to Canada in 1999, my very first job was running a support group at the amazing Sheena’s Place in Toronto. Fifteen years later, I was lucky enough to be invited back to speak during Eating Disorders Awareness Week, and the building and the people are just as wonderful as I’d remembered! In … Continue reading Open Minds – Show #011 →
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Open Minds – Show #010
Here in Guelph we are fortunate to have an extremely active community dedicated to supporting those who struggle with eating disorders and body image dissatisfaction. Last week, several members of that community came together in a unique event called the Body Image and Eating Disorder Expose at the University of Guelph. Sponsored by the Wellness … Continue reading Open Minds – Show #010 →