The MindSpa Podcast

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The MindSpa Podcast is your go-to space for meaningful conversations around mental health, healing, and personal growth. Hosted by Michelle Massunken RSW and Tina Wilston RP, co-founders of MindSpa Mental Health Centre, each episode explores key mental health topics through expert interviews and thoughtful roundtable discussions. From managing stress and building stronger relationships to navigating invisible challenges, the MindSpa Podcast offers grounded, professional insights in a warm and accessible way. Tune in weekly for supportive, real-world conversations to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered on your wellness journey.

  1. 6d ago ·  Video

    S2 · Ep 32: Retail Therapy Works Until The Visa Bill (Part 2 of 3) | Melany Goodhue | The MindSpa Podcast

    Money can feel like a numbers problem, but it often behaves like an identity problem. We sit down with Certified Financial Planner Melany Goodhue, CFP®, founder of Pulse Wealth Management, to talk about the emotional side of personal finance and the relationship side of budgeting, saving, and spending. If you've ever felt stressed checking your account, jealous of someone else's lifestyle, or stuck in a loop of earning more while still feeling behind, this conversation is built for you. We unpack why lifestyle inflation happens so quickly, how a high income can create a false sense of permanence, and what "balance" actually looks like in real life. We also get specific about practical tools that make the cost of living personal instead of theoretical, including spending trackers and simple systems like automatically increasing contributions over time. Along the way, we challenge status spending and comparison by remembering the iceberg truth: you see the highlight reel, not the debt, stress, or hidden support that might be underneath. Then we move into the stuff that can quietly make or break a partnership: money fights that are really about trust, misalignment, and fairness. We talk separate accounts versus joint accounts, why transparency matters more than "compatibility," and how big changes like promotions, job loss, inheritances, or business success can shift the power dynamic if you don't have agreements in place. You'll leave with clear takeaways on financial security, healthier money mindset habits, and how to make conscious decisions without shame. If this helped, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review. What money belief are you ready to rewrite? This is Part 2 of 3 in Melany's money series. Part 1 is S2 · Ep 27 (Financial Anxiety — Why We Avoid Money And What Clarity Can Change): https://www.buzzsprout.com/2464628/episodes/19726618 About Melany Goodhue: Melany Goodhue, CFP®, is the founder of Pulse Wealth Management, an independent financial planning firm in Ottawa, Ontario, which she started in 2017. Learn more at pulsewealth.ca. The MindSpa Podcast Thoughtful conversations about mental health, relationships, identity, healing, grounded in clinical expertise and steady human insight. Hosts Tina Wilston, M.Ed., Registered Psychotherapist  Co-Owner, MindSpa Mental Health Centre https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinawilston/ https://www.instagram.com/tinawilstontherapy/ https://www.facebook.com/tinawilstontherapy/ Michelle Massunken, MSW, RSW Co-Owner, MindSpa Mental Health Centre https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-massunken-msw-rsw/ https://www.instagram.com/michellemassunken.therapy/ https://www.facebook.com/MichelleMassunken/ MindSpa Mental Health Centre Ottawa - Kanata & Gloucester themindspa.ca https://www.linkedin.com/company/themindspa/ https://www.instagram.com/themindspa.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/themindspa.ca/ Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube

  2. Sep 28 ·  Video

    S2 · Ep 31: Consensual Non-Monogamy — Relationship Diversity Through An Art Therapist’s Lens | Elena Kourounis | The MindSpa Podcast

    Monogamy is often treated as the only "serious" relationship option, but many people are quietly asking a bigger question: what if the relationship script we inherited doesn't actually fit? Tina Wilston sits down with Elena Kourounis, registered psychotherapist and art therapist at MindSpa Mental Health, and an author in Queer Worldmaking in Art Therapy, to talk about relationship diversity and how therapy can support couples, families, and individuals across many kinds of relationship structures.Elena breaks down consensual non-monogamy (CNM) in plain language, including the differences between swinging, open relationships, and polyamory. The conversation explores how mononormativity, patriarchy, and heteronormativity can teach ownership and competitiveness, and why those beliefs often show up as unfair "one-way" rules. Elena also shares the practical considerations that often get skipped online: sexual health conversations, time and money pressures, the role of metamours, and why "nesting partner" can be more respectful than ranking people as primary and secondary.Jealousy comes up too, not as a deal-breaker but as useful information. We talk about how to ask for reassurance, protect meaningful rituals, and build communication strong enough for difficult topics without ultimatums. Elena explains how art therapy can help when you don't yet have the words, and how clinicians can create safer spaces by asking "Who is in your relationship circle?" at intake and by representing more diverse family structures.If you've ever wondered whether CNM or polyamory could work for you, or why it might not, press play and think it through with us. Subscribe, share this episode with a friend, and leave a review. Then tell us: what would you need to feel truly safe in a relationship conversation like this? The MindSpa Podcast Thoughtful conversations about mental health, relationships, identity, healing, grounded in clinical expertise and steady human insight. Hosts Tina Wilston, M.Ed., Registered Psychotherapist  Co-Owner, MindSpa Mental Health Centre https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinawilston/ https://www.instagram.com/tinawilstontherapy/ https://www.facebook.com/tinawilstontherapy/ Michelle Massunken, MSW, RSW Co-Owner, MindSpa Mental Health Centre https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-massunken-msw-rsw/ https://www.instagram.com/michellemassunken.therapy/ https://www.facebook.com/MichelleMassunken/ MindSpa Mental Health Centre Ottawa - Kanata & Gloucester themindspa.ca https://www.linkedin.com/company/themindspa/ https://www.instagram.com/themindspa.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/themindspa.ca/ Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube

  3. Sep 23 ·  Video

    S2 · Ep 30: Burnout — Why It’s More Than Just Being Tired | Julian McKenzie | The MindSpa Podcast

    Burnout can be difficult to recognize. It may first feel like poor sleep, low energy, brain fog, or simply having too much on your plate, until functioning the way you normally do becomes much harder. In this episode of The MindSpa Podcast, journalist and broadcaster Julian McKenzie sits down with therapists Tina Wilston and Michelle Massunken for a grounded conversation about burnout, how it differs from everyday stress, and the ways prolonged strain can affect both emotional and physical wellbeing. They explore a practical mental health continuum from green to red and discuss some of the changes people may overlook while they are still “getting by”: withdrawing from friends, struggling to concentrate, feeling persistently depleted, or needing significantly more recovery time than usual. The conversation also looks at an important distinction between ordinary stress and more sustained exhaustion: what happens when taking time off, sleeping more, or temporarily disconnecting no longer seems to restore your usual level of energy and functioning. What You’ll Hear In This Episode Tina, Michelle, and Julian discuss burnout recovery and prevention, including the value of speaking with a family doctor or qualified healthcare professional when symptoms persist, allowing meaningful time for recovery, and examining the work and lifestyle patterns that may contribute to recurring exhaustion. They also explore why athletes, professionals, parents, and other high performers can find it especially difficult to recognize when they are reaching their limits in environments that reward persistence and productivity. Along the way, the conversation considers practical ways of creating more space for recovery, including reducing social media during particularly demanding periods, making a “to-don’t” list, separating work time from family time where possible, reconnecting with community, and practising self-compassion. If you have ever wondered whether scrolling really counts as rest — or why taking a weekend off sometimes does not feel like enough — this episode offers a thoughtful look at what meaningful recovery can involve. About Julian McKenzie Julian McKenzie is a Canadian sports journalist, broadcaster, author, and podcaster. He is an NHL staff writer and contributor to The Athletic’s NHL news and enterprise team and co-hosts The Chris Johnston Show. He is also the author of Black Aces: Essential Stories from Hockey’s Black Trailblazers. Connect With Julian McKenzie The Athletic: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/julian-mckenzie/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/julian-mckenzie-a5509492  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jkamckenzie/ X: https://x.com/jkamckenzie The Chris Johnston Show: https://sdpn.ca/cjshow/ The MindSpa Podcast Thoughtful conversations about mental health, relationships, identity, healing, grounded in clinical expertise and steady human insight. Hosts Tina Wilston, M.Ed., Registered Psychotherapist  Co-Owner, MindSpa Mental Health Centre https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinawilston/ https://www.instagram.com/tinawilstontherapy/ https://www.facebook.com/tinawilstontherapy/ Michelle Massunken, MSW, RSW Co-Owner, MindSpa Mental Health Centre https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-massunken-msw-rsw/ https://www.instagram.com/michellemassunken.therapy/ https://www.facebook.com/MichelleMassunken/ MindSpa Mental Health Centre Ottawa - Kanata & Gloucester themindspa.ca https://www.linkedin.com/company/themindspa/ https://www.instagram.com/themindspa.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/themindspa.ca/ Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube

  4. Sep 14 ·  Video

    S2 · Ep 29: Veteran Transition — Rebuilding Identity, Purpose, And Belonging | Farid Yaghini | The MindSpa Podcast

    The uniform can provide structure, status, belonging, and a clear sense of what comes next. But when military service ends, those familiar anchors can change all at once, leaving much bigger questions behind: Who am I now? Where do I belong? What gives my life meaning? In this episode of The MindSpa Podcast, Tina Wilston and Michelle Massunken sit down with Farid Yaghini, a Canadian Armed Forces veteran, author, wellness coach, and founder and CEO of Camp Aftermath, for a thoughtful conversation about veteran transition, identity, purpose, and belonging. Born in Iran, Farid came to Canada as a child after his family fled religious persecution. He later joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 2002 and served on deployments to Afghanistan. Farid reflects on how military service gave him a strong sense of community and purpose, and what it meant to begin rebuilding those parts of himself after leaving that environment. He also shares an idea that has shaped the way he thinks about difficult experiences: “flickers” — small, vivid moments that can stand out amid chaos and give the mind something meaningful to hold onto. That perspective connects closely with the work of Camp Aftermath, a Canadian charitable organization supporting veterans, serving military members, first responders, and frontline professionals as they navigate transition. Farid explains the program’s emphasis on identity, purpose, belonging, volunteerism, peer connection, and long-term continuity, as well as why ongoing follow-up matters after an intensive program ends. The conversation also explores friendship outside military life, connection after service, stoicism, and the difference between experiencing pain and adding unnecessary suffering to it. Farid discusses how Camp Aftermath continues to evolve its programming, including cohorts designed to better respond to the experiences of women veterans. Farid also shares the story behind his memoir, Life in Rotations: From Persecuted Iranian to Proud Canadian, which traces his journey from Iran to Canada, military service and Afghanistan, family life, transition, and the eventual creation of Camp Aftermath. This is a grounded conversation about what can happen when a role that once shaped nearly every part of your identity changes — and how purpose, community, contribution, and connection can become part of building what comes next. Who Is Farid Yaghini? Farid Yaghini is a Canadian Armed Forces veteran, author, wellness coach, and founder and CEO of Camp Aftermath. He completed Humber College’s Wellness Coaching Ontario Graduate Certificate with honours in 2022. His work focuses on veteran transition, purpose, belonging, volunteerism, and creating meaningful connections beyond military service. Connect With Farid Yaghini Website: https://faridyaghini.com/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/farid-yaghini-a17079211 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/F.Yaghini Camp Aftermath: https://campaftermath.org/ Learn more about Farid and his story through MindSpa Mental Health: https://themindspa.ca/meet-farid-yaghini-veteran-author-and-founder-of-camp-aftermath/ The MindSpa Podcast Thoughtful conversations about mental health, relationships, identity, healing, grounded in clinical expertise and steady human insight. Hosts Tina Wilston, M.Ed., Registered Psychotherapist  Co-Owner, MindSpa Mental Health Centre https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinawilston/ https://www.instagram.com/tinawilstontherapy/ https://www.facebook.com/tinawilstontherapy/ Michelle Massunken, MSW, RSW Co-Owner, MindSpa Mental Health Centre https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-massunken-msw-rsw/ https://www.instagram.com/michellemassunken.therapy/ https://www.facebook.com/MichelleMassunken/ MindSpa Mental Health Centre Ottawa - Kanata & Gloucester themindspa.ca https://www.linkedin.com/company/themindspa/ https://www.instagram.com/themindspa.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/themindspa.ca/ Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube

  5. Sep 7 ·  Video

    S2 · Ep 28: AITA Scenarios — Intimacy, Boundaries, And Unspoken Expectations | The MindSpa Podcast

    In this episode of The MindSpa Podcast, Tina Wilston and Michelle Massunken explore three AITA scenarios centred on intimacy, boundaries, communication, and the expectations that often go unspoken in relationships. Scenario 1: When Intimacy Stops Feeling Mutual Sex gets “taken off the table,” and a marriage that looks solid on paper starts to feel like it is missing something important. Tina and Michelle unpack a long-term dead bedroom scenario and explore the difference between pressuring a partner and honestly naming your relationship needs. They also discuss what it can mean when someone says they are “working on” their libido, why shared goals and follow-through matter, and how pausing sex in couples therapy can either support connection or create more distance depending on how the decision is framed and agreed to. Scenario 2: When a Birthday Trip Crosses a Boundary A small birthday trip turns into a friendship conflict when someone invites a person who was specifically not included in the original plan. The conversation looks at what happens when a clearly stated boundary is dismissed, and how minimization, accusations of being controlling, and shifting the focus away from the original issue can complicate conflict. Tina and Michelle reflect on the pressure to “keep the peace” and the emotional cost of repeatedly setting aside your own limits to avoid tension. Scenario 3: When Helping Turns Into Overfunctioning A short babysitting trial slowly expands into dinner, extra responsibilities, and a much later drop-off than expected. This scenario opens a broader discussion about people-pleasing, overfunctioning, and the guilt that can show up when capable, dependable people finally enforce a boundary. Tina and Michelle explore how unclear expectations can create resentment and why direct communication matters before helpfulness becomes an obligation. Across all three scenarios, the episode looks at how healthier boundaries, clearer communication, and more realistic expectations can support stronger relationships without reducing complicated situations to simple judgments. The MindSpa Podcast Thoughtful conversations about mental health, relationships, identity, healing, grounded in clinical expertise and steady human insight. Hosts Tina Wilston, M.Ed., Registered Psychotherapist  Co-Owner, MindSpa Mental Health Centre https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinawilston/ https://www.instagram.com/tinawilstontherapy/ https://www.facebook.com/tinawilstontherapy/ Michelle Massunken, MSW, RSW Co-Owner, MindSpa Mental Health Centre https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-massunken-msw-rsw/ https://www.instagram.com/michellemassunken.therapy/ https://www.facebook.com/MichelleMassunken/ MindSpa Mental Health Centre Ottawa - Kanata & Gloucester themindspa.ca https://www.linkedin.com/company/themindspa/ https://www.instagram.com/themindspa.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/themindspa.ca/ Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube

  6. Aug 31 ·  Video

    S2 · Ep 27: Financial Anxiety — Why We Avoid Money And What Clarity Can Change | Melany Goodhue | The MindSpa Podcast

    Money avoidance does not make financial stress disappear. In many cases, uncertainty can make money feel even more overwhelming. In this episode of The MindSpa Podcast, Tina Wilston and Michelle Massunken are joined by Melany Goodhue, Certified Financial Planner® and Founder and CEO of Pulse Wealth Management, for a thoughtful conversation about money, financial anxiety, and the emotional patterns that can shape the way we manage our finances. The conversation explores why people may avoid looking closely at debt, spending, savings, retirement, insurance, or their overall financial picture. Melany discusses how anxiety, shame, embarrassment, and uncertainty can contribute to procrastination around money, including for successful professionals who feel confident in other areas of their lives. They also look at why earning more does not automatically create a sense of financial security. From behavioural finance and emotional spending to putting off important decisions, the episode explores how our beliefs and habits around money can influence financial wellbeing. Comparison also plays a role. Social media and the pressure to keep up with other people’s lifestyles can make it difficult to know whether financial decisions are actually aligned with our own priorities. Melany explains why having a clearer understanding of cash flow, debt, pensions, insurance, benefits, investments, and long-term goals can help replace uncertainty with a more complete financial picture. The conversation also turns to money within relationships, including what can happen when one partner tends to save while the other is more comfortable spending. Tina, Michelle, and Melany explore the importance of transparency, communication, and understanding the meaning that money can carry within a relationship. Melany also discusses different forms of financial support, including financial coaching, credit counselling, and comprehensive financial planning with a Certified Financial Planner, as well as how the type of support someone needs may change depending on their circumstances and stage of life. The episode closes with a discussion of common questions and assumptions around investing, debt, and retirement. About Melany Goodhue Melany Goodhue is a Certified Financial Planner® and the Founder and CEO of Pulse Wealth Management in Kanata, serving clients throughout the Ottawa region. She works with individuals, families, professionals, and business owners to understand their broader financial picture and make decisions that reflect their goals, priorities, and the life they want their finances to support. Connect With Melany Goodhue Website | Pulse Wealth Management LinkedIn | Melany Goodhue The MindSpa Podcast Thoughtful conversations about mental health, relationships, identity, healing, grounded in clinical expertise and steady human insight. Hosts Tina Wilston, M.Ed., Registered Psychotherapist  Co-Owner, MindSpa Mental Health Centre https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinawilston/ https://www.instagram.com/tinawilstontherapy/ https://www.facebook.com/tinawilstontherapy/ Michelle Massunken, MSW, RSW Co-Owner, MindSpa Mental Health Centre https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-massunken-msw-rsw/ https://www.instagram.com/michellemassunken.therapy/ https://www.facebook.com/MichelleMassunken/ MindSpa Mental Health Centre Ottawa - Kanata & Gloucester themindspa.ca https://www.linkedin.com/company/themindspa/ https://www.instagram.com/themindspa.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/themindspa.ca/ Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube

  7. Aug 24 ·  Video

    S2 · Ep 26: Group Therapy — What Changes When You Stop Healing Alone | The MindSpa Podcast

    Group therapy can come with a lot of assumptions: sitting in a circle of strangers, feeling pressured to share personal details, or wondering whether you will be judged for having a different experience. In this episode of The MindSpa Podcast, Michelle Massunken is joined by MindSpa Mental Health group coordinators Bronwyn O’Connor and Leia Johnson to explore what group therapy actually looks like, how it differs from individual therapy, and why learning alongside others can offer a unique sense of connection and mutual support. The conversation looks at the role of mutual aid in group therapy—the experience of realizing that you are not the only person navigating a particular challenge. Michelle, Bronwyn, and Leia discuss how group cohesion can develop over time, why some participants feel nervous before their first session, and how clear guidelines, confidentiality, consent, and the option to pass during discussions help create a supportive group environment. They also challenge some common misconceptions about group therapy. At MindSpa Mental Health, groups such as cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia and adult ADHD are structured and psychoeducational rather than focused on open-ended emotional processing. Sessions may include check-ins, education, guided discussions, activities, practical strategies, and between-session work, allowing participants to learn while benefiting from the perspectives and shared experiences of others. What You’ll Hear In This Episode • How group therapy differs from individual therapy • Why mutual aid, shared experience, and community can matter • What to expect during a structured psychoeducational group • How participation, consent, confidentiality, and group guidelines are approached • What CBT-I (cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia) may include, from sleep diaries and individualized sleep planning to constructive worry • How individual needs can still be considered within a group setting • How the adult ADHD group focuses on practical skills, systems, strategies, and community • Why between-session practice and accountability are part of the group process • How a free 20-minute consultation and pre-group assessment can help determine whether a particular group is a good fit The episode also touches on other group offerings and groups in development, including parenting, Canadian Armed Forces reintegration and transition, perimenopause and menopause, and caregiver support. For anyone who has wondered whether group therapy might feel uncomfortable, overwhelming, or simply too unfamiliar, this conversation offers a grounded look at what participation can actually involve. The goal is not to pressure anyone into sharing more than they are comfortable with, but to better understand how structured group support can provide opportunities to learn, practise new skills, build connection, and feel less alone in the process. Tina Wilston is co-host of The MindSpa Podcast alongside Michelle Massunken. About Bronwyn O’Connor Bronwyn O’Connor is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), CRPO #20547, Group Coordinator, and Group Facilitator at MindSpa Mental Health. She holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and a Bachelor of Neuroscience with Honours from Dalhousie University. Bronwyn works with children, adolescents, and adults and draws from person-centred and evidence-informed approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). In September, Bronwyn will also facilitate MindSpa’s CBT for Adult ADHD group, supporting participants in developing practical strategies, systems, and skills for navigating everyday life with ADHD. Connect With Bronwyn O’Connor https://themindspa.ca/team-member/bronwyn-oconnor/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bronwynoconnor/ About Leia Johnson Leia Johnson is a group coordinator at MindSpa Mental Health and is involved in supporting MindSpa’s group therapy programming. In this episode, she shares insight into what participants can expect from structured groups, how group cohesion develops, and how facilitators approach participation, consent, confidentiality, and support. Connect With Leia Johnson https://mindspa.janeapp.com/locations/west-mindspa-mental-health-centre/book#/staff_member/97 The MindSpa Podcast Thoughtful conversations about mental health, relationships, identity, healing, grounded in clinical expertise and steady human insight. Hosts Tina Wilston, M.Ed., Registered Psychotherapist  Co-Owner, MindSpa Mental Health Centre https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinawilston/ https://www.instagram.com/tinawilstontherapy/ https://www.facebook.com/tinawilstontherapy/ Michelle Massunken, MSW, RSW Co-Owner, MindSpa Mental Health Centre https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-massunken-msw-rsw/ https://www.instagram.com/michellemassunken.therapy/ https://www.facebook.com/MichelleMassunken/ MindSpa Mental Health Centre Ottawa - Kanata & Gloucester themindspa.ca https://www.linkedin.com/company/themindspa/ https://www.instagram.com/themindspa.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/themindspa.ca/ Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube

  8. Aug 17 ·  Video

    S2 · Ep 25: AITA Scenarios — Difficult Conversations, Boundaries, And Communication | The MindSpa Podcast

    In this episode of The MindSpa Podcast, Tina Wilston and Michelle Massunken explore two AITA scenarios that raise questions about conflict avoidance, friendship boundaries, communication, and trust. Rather than focusing on who is right or wrong, the conversation looks at what happens when people avoid difficult conversations, leave expectations unspoken, or assume others will understand boundaries without being told. ⸻ Scenario 1: When A Friend Takes Over The Plans A friend becomes the unofficial cruise director, creating detailed itineraries and schedules for the group. Instead of addressing the dynamic directly, the other friends quietly book a separate cabin without her. When she discovers what happened, the conversation shifts toward a deeper question: what happens when people repeatedly communicate that they are comfortable with someone taking the lead, then respond negatively when that person continues doing so? Tina and Michelle discuss conflict avoidance, unspoken expectations, accountability, and how clearer communication might change the dynamic. ⸻ Scenario 2: When A Friend Is Quietly Excluded A friend group decides to distance themselves from Daniel, who sometimes makes awkward jokes and misses social cues, but also shows genuine kindness toward the group. Without having a direct conversation with him, the group gradually excludes him while expecting everyone to accept the decision. This scenario explores friendship boundaries, social expectations, honest feedback, and the emotional impact of being excluded without understanding why. The conversation considers how direct and respectful communication can create more clarity before resentment builds. These two AITA scenarios offer a reflective look at the conversations people often avoid—and how clearer communication can create greater understanding in friendships and group relationships.  The MindSpa Podcast Thoughtful conversations about mental health, relationships, identity, healing, grounded in clinical expertise and steady human insight. Hosts Tina Wilston, M.Ed., Registered Psychotherapist  Co-Owner, MindSpa Mental Health Centre https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinawilston/ https://www.instagram.com/tinawilstontherapy/ https://www.facebook.com/tinawilstontherapy/ Michelle Massunken, MSW, RSW Co-Owner, MindSpa Mental Health Centre https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-massunken-msw-rsw/ https://www.instagram.com/michellemassunken.therapy/ https://www.facebook.com/MichelleMassunken/ MindSpa Mental Health Centre Ottawa - Kanata & Gloucester themindspa.ca https://www.linkedin.com/company/themindspa/ https://www.instagram.com/themindspa.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/themindspa.ca/ Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube

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The MindSpa Podcast is your go-to space for meaningful conversations around mental health, healing, and personal growth. Hosted by Michelle Massunken RSW and Tina Wilston RP, co-founders of MindSpa Mental Health Centre, each episode explores key mental health topics through expert interviews and thoughtful roundtable discussions. From managing stress and building stronger relationships to navigating invisible challenges, the MindSpa Podcast offers grounded, professional insights in a warm and accessible way. Tune in weekly for supportive, real-world conversations to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered on your wellness journey.

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  • Creator
    Batten Media House
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Batten Media House
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    The MindSpa Podcast

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