CYDC Podcast

CYDC Podcast

Welcome to the CYDC podcast hosted by Mike and Arushi, two Master of Social Work students from the University of Western Ontario’s Child and Youth Development Clinic. Follow this duo along as they explore topics related to mental health and wellness in approachable, bite-sized pieces. Looking for clarity around how to lead an emotionally healthy life for yourself and your loved ones? Or a better understanding of the science behind certain feelings and behaviours? Join these two students along for the ride as they dive into these topics and much, much more.

  1. 08/20/2021

    Termination: Not Goodbye, See You Soon

    Alrightyyy, after nearly five months of podcasting, we have reached the end of this very fun, exciting, and educational chapter in our lives. Similarly to the end of many things, we have to close chapters in our lives to make room for new, good things. Saying goodbye isn’t always easy, but Mike and Arushi would like to share some of their favourite podcasts for you all to enjoy, while also reflecting on the podcasting process and expressing their unconditional appreciation and gratitude for each and every listener. Make sure to stick around ‘till the very end for the final fun fact of the podcast, you won’t want to miss this! From your hosts, Mike and Arushi, over and out. (potential description, open to any changes!!) If you have any questions, comments, or future topic suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can email us at cydcpodcast@gmail.com. Crisis lines Text Crisis Line: Text HOME to 686868 from Canada, anytime, about any type of crisis Reach Out: Call or text 519 433-2023 Kids Help Phone: 1 800 668-6868; Languages: English and French Toronto Distress Centres: 416 408-4357 or 408-HELP Gerstein Centre: 416 929-5200 Spectra Helpline: 416 920-0497 or 905 459-7777 for Brampton and Mississauga residents. TTY: 905 278-4890; Languages: English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Spanish, Portuguese Assaulted Women's Helpline: 416 863-0511; Toll-free: 1 866 863-0511 Community Crisis Line Scarborough and Rouge Hospital: 416 495-2891 Durham Crisis and Mental Health Line: 905 666-0483 Oakville Distress Centre: 905 849-4541 for residents of Halton Region (Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville) ​ Hope for Wellness Helpline (For Indigenous peoples): 1-855-242-3310 (available in some Indigenous languages) Resources used throughout today’s episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10otxNJzAoPWcgMPc8kPc0wSHqL3hf7PYmw-7erwGHP4/edit?usp=sharing Intro Music: Written by Gaming Free Music at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wcBiLqFLNA) Outro Music: Written by Wataboi at https://soundcloud.com/wataboi and https://pixabay.com/music/beats-cali-1171/ Disclaimer: The information provided throughout the CYDC podcast cannot and does not replace advice or information provided by a registered service provider. The podcast hosts are both currently students and are not registered professionals under any regulatory body. If there is an emergency, please call 911 or visit your local hospital.

    39 min
  2. 08/16/2021

    BONUS MINISODE: Boundaries

    Boundary setting is not only important, but necessary, for our mental health and wellbeing. So why is this important and necessary component of life so difficult to implement sometimes? And how does vulnerability play a role in boundary setting? Above all, how do we set healthy boundaries with the people in our life? Dive into all these topics and more with Arushi in this week’s minisode. If you have any questions, comments, or future topic suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can email us at cydcpodcast@gmail.com. Crisis lines Text Crisis Line: Text HOME to 686868 from Canada, anytime, about any type of crisis Reach Out: Call or text 519 433-2023 Kids Help Phone: 1 800 668-6868; Languages: English and French Toronto Distress Centres: 416 408-4357 or 408-HELP Gerstein Centre: 416 929-5200 Spectra Helpline: 416 920-0497 or 905 459-7777 for Brampton and Mississauga residents. TTY: 905 278-4890; Languages: English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Spanish, Portuguese Assaulted Women's Helpline: 416 863-0511; Toll-free: 1 866 863-0511 Community Crisis Line Scarborough and Rouge Hospital: 416 495-2891 Durham Crisis and Mental Health Line: 905 666-0483 Oakville Distress Centre: 905 849-4541 for residents of Halton Region (Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville) ​ Hope for Wellness Helpline (For Indigenous peoples): 1-855-242-3310 (available in some Indigenous languages) Resources used throughout today’s episode: https://brenebrown.com/ https://positivepsychology.com/great-self-care-setting-healthy-boundaries/ Disclaimer: The information provided throughout the CYDC podcast cannot and does not replace advice or information provided by a registered service provider. The podcast hosts are both currently students and are not registered professionals under any regulatory body. If there is an emergency, please call 911 or visit your local hospital.

    11 min
  3. 08/13/2021

    OCD: What It Is and What It Isn’t

    Obsessive-compulsive disorder, also known as OCD, is a mental health concern that impacts millions of individuals of all ages. It is also commonly misunderstood and is often incorrectly used in casual conversation through statements like “I’m so OCD!”. This week, your hosts will dive into OCD and various topics surrounding it to allow for an all-encompassing understanding of what OCD is and what it isn’t. If you have any questions, comments, or future topic suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can email us at cydcpodcast@gmail.com. Crisis lines Text Crisis Line: Text HOME to 686868 from Canada, anytime, about any type of crisis Reach Out: Call or text 519 433-2023 Kids Help Phone: 1 800 668-6868; Languages: English and French Toronto Distress Centres: 416 408-4357 or 408-HELP Gerstein Centre: 416 929-5200 Spectra Helpline: 416 920-0497 or 905 459-7777 for Brampton and Mississauga residents. TTY: 905 278-4890; Languages: English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Spanish, Portuguese Assaulted Women's Helpline: 416 863-0511; Toll-free: 1 866 863-0511 Community Crisis Line Scarborough and Rouge Hospital: 416 495-2891 Durham Crisis and Mental Health Line: 905 666-0483 Oakville Distress Centre: 905 849-4541 for residents of Halton Region (Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville) ​ Hope for Wellness Helpline (For Indigenous peoples): 1-855-242-3310 (available in some Indigenous languages) Resources used throughout today’s episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ptw8WDvLtgQDNnPoF9WdIsmxcHa7ygwI4VpOGtrM1qw/edit?usp=sharing Intro Music: Written by Gaming Free Music at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wcBiLqFLNA) Outro Music: Written by Wataboi at https://soundcloud.com/wataboi and https://pixabay.com/music/beats-cali-1171/ Disclaimer: The information provided throughout the CYDC podcast cannot and does not replace advice or information provided by a registered service provider. The podcast hosts are both currently students and are not registered professionals under any regulatory body. If there is an emergency, please call 911 or visit your local hospital.

    23 min
  4. 08/09/2021

    BONUS MINISODE: Shadowloss

    If you have experienced grief due to the loss of someTHING rather than someONE, you might have experienced something called shadowloss - a term created by thanatologist Cole Imperi. On this episode, we dive into what a shadowloss is, the difference between shadowlosses and ‘Big Deaths’, the importance of the terminology, and the connection between shadowloss and the pandemic. If you have any questions, comments, or future topic suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can email us at cydcpodcast@gmail.com. Crisis lines Text Crisis Line: Text HOME to 686868 from Canada, anytime, about any type of crisis Reach Out: Call or text 519 433-2023 Kids Help Phone: 1 800 668-6868; Languages: English and French Toronto Distress Centres: 416 408-4357 or 408-HELP Gerstein Centre: 416 929-5200 Spectra Helpline: 416 920-0497 or 905 459-7777 for Brampton and Mississauga residents. TTY: 905 278-4890; Languages: English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Spanish, Portuguese Assaulted Women's Helpline: 416 863-0511; Toll-free: 1 866 863-0511 Community Crisis Line Scarborough and Rouge Hospital: 416 495-2891 Durham Crisis and Mental Health Line: 905 666-0483 Oakville Distress Centre: 905 849-4541 for residents of Halton Region (Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville) ​ Hope for Wellness Helpline (For Indigenous peoples): 1-855-242-3310 (available in some Indigenous languages) Resources used throughout today’s episode: https://www.ted.com/talks/cole_imperi_shadowloss_shedding_light_on_our_hidden_grief https://americanthanatologist.com/shadowloss https://therealmainstream.com/shadowloss-a-new-understanding-of-loss-and-grief/ Ologies podcast links with Cole Imperi Thanatology - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6bNemHrgJjo2QPtmYcj4Wm?si=Co3HwZ_lThij0Q_T-cojVA&dl_branch=1 Quarantinology - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7BNO6oNKNGe4Whufnxp1ki?si=w1elFcIyQ_atUwb8TTiiGQ&dl_branch=1 Disclaimer: The information provided throughout the CYDC podcast cannot and does not replace advice or information provided by a registered service provider. The podcast hosts are both currently students and are not registered professionals under any regulatory body. If there is an emergency, please call 911 or visit your local hospital.

    11 min
  5. 08/06/2021

    Grief: Understanding Loss

    Grief occurs when someone experiences a loss, whether it’s the loss of a loved one or the loss of something else. In this episode, we explore the signs and impact of grief, coping strategies for grief, the models of grief, why the models of grief are not realistic, and the difference between grief therapy and grief counseling. Join Mike and Arushi as they explore these and much more! If you have any questions, comments, or future topic suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can email us at cydcpodcast@gmail.com. Crisis lines Text Crisis Line: Text HOME to 686868 from Canada, anytime, about any type of crisis Reach Out: Call or text 519 433-2023 Kids Help Phone: 1 800 668-6868; Languages: English and French Toronto Distress Centres: 416 408-4357 or 408-HELP Gerstein Centre: 416 929-5200 Spectra Helpline: 416 920-0497 or 905 459-7777 for Brampton and Mississauga residents. TTY: 905 278-4890; Languages: English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Spanish, Portuguese Assaulted Women's Helpline: 416 863-0511; Toll-free: 1 866 863-0511 Community Crisis Line Scarborough and Rouge Hospital: 416 495-2891 Durham Crisis and Mental Health Line: 905 666-0483 Oakville Distress Centre: 905 849-4541 for residents of Halton Region (Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville) ​ Hope for Wellness Helpline (For Indigenous peoples): 1-855-242-3310 (available in some Indigenous languages) Resources used throughout today’s episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RyGTqgW4g2Q9ibKd8usllzavqezv2q5E_nDTeNUVOhE/edit?usp=sharing Intro Music: Written by Gaming Free Music at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wcBiLqFLNA) Outro Music: Written by Wataboi at https://soundcloud.com/wataboi and https://pixabay.com/music/beats-cali-1171/ Disclaimer: The information provided throughout the CYDC podcast cannot and does not replace advice or information provided by a registered service provider. The podcast hosts are both currently students and are not registered professionals under any regulatory body. If there is an emergency, please call 911 or visit your local hospital.

    25 min
  6. 07/30/2021

    Concussions: The Invisible Injury

    After a concussion, moving from impact to recovery is a process that may require different treatment methods. There are also many misconceptions around what concussions entail and what happens in the brain during a concussion. Also, what is post-concussion syndrome and how is it treated? What is chronic traumatic encephalopathy and how is it relevant to athletes?  This week’s episode will cover all these topics and more, so join your hosts for an in-depth look at concussions. If you have any questions, comments, or future topic suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can email us at cydcpodcast@gmail.com. Crisis lines Text Crisis Line: Text HOME to 686868 from Canada, anytime, about any type of crisis Reach Out: Call or text 519 433-2023 Kids Help Phone: 1 800 668-6868; Languages: English and French Toronto Distress Centres: 416 408-4357 or 408-HELP Gerstein Centre: 416 929-5200 Spectra Helpline: 416 920-0497 or 905 459-7777 for Brampton and Mississauga residents. TTY: 905 278-4890; Languages: English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Spanish, Portuguese Assaulted Women's Helpline: 416 863-0511; Toll-free: 1 866 863-0511 Community Crisis Line Scarborough and Rouge Hospital: 416 495-2891 Durham Crisis and Mental Health Line: 905 666-0483 Oakville Distress Centre: 905 849-4541 for residents of Halton Region (Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville) ​ Hope for Wellness Helpline (For Indigenous peoples): 1-855-242-3310 (available in some Indigenous languages) Resources used throughout today’s episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17HyK0iuih0G2Tm8OGJExgvpXHmqb3p0FPYXVHB5NrQM/edit?usp=sharing Intro Music: Written by Gaming Free Music at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wcBiLqFLNA) Outro Music: Written by Wataboi at https://soundcloud.com/wataboi and https://pixabay.com/music/beats-cali-1171/ Disclaimer: The information provided throughout the CYDC podcast cannot and does not replace advice or information provided by a registered service provider. The podcast hosts are both currently students and are not registered professionals under any regulatory body. If there is an emergency, please call 911 or visit your local hospital.

    26 min
  7. 07/26/2021

    MINISODE ENCORE: Revenge Bedtime Procrastination

    It’s 11PM on a Wednesday. You’ve worked all day, made dinner, did some laundry, and now you are watching another episode of The Office...and another one...and another one...suddenly it is 1AM. You know you should go to bed by this point but you can’t and why would you want to? It has been such a busy day and this is your alone time, even if it means sacrificing some sleep. Turns out there is a name for this behaviour: revenge bedtime procrastination. What does it mean, why does it happen, and how does one tackle it? Tune into our very first minisode to find out! If you have any questions, comments, or future topic suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can email us at cydcpodcast@gmail.com. Crisis lines Text Crisis Line: Text HOME to 686868 from Canada, anytime, about any type of crisis Reach Out: Call or text 519 433-2023 Kids Help Phone: 1 800 668-6868; Languages: English and French Toronto Distress Centres: 416 408-4357 or 408-HELP Gerstein Centre: 416 929-5200 Spectra Helpline: 416 920-0497 or 905 459-7777 for Brampton and Mississauga residents. TTY: 905 278-4890; Languages: English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Spanish, Portuguese Assaulted Women's Helpline: 416 863-0511; Toll-free: 1 866 863-0511 Community Crisis Line Scarborough and Rouge Hospital: 416 495-2891 Durham Crisis and Mental Health Line: 905 666-0483 Oakville Distress Centre: 905 849-4541 for residents of Halton Region (Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville) ​ Hope for Wellness Helpline (For Indigenous peoples): 1-855-242-3310 (available in some Indigenous languages) Resources used throughout today’s episode: https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20201123-the-psychology-behind-revenge-bedtime-procrastination https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-hygiene/revenge-bedtime-procrastination https://www.healthline.com/health/sleep/revenge-bedtime-procrastination https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/revenge-bedtime-procrastination-a-plight-of-our-times Disclaimer: The information provided throughout the CYDC podcast cannot and does not replace advice or information provided by a registered service provider. The podcast hosts are both currently students and are not registered professionals under any regulatory body. If there is an emergency, please call 911 or visit your local hospital.

    12 min
  8. 07/23/2021

    Sleep: Rest and Recharge

    Sleep is an important part of our daily lives and impacts each aspect of our health, including our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. On this episode, Mike and Arushi dive into sleep, its importance, the cycles of sleep, its relation to mental health, circadian rhythms, dreams, sleep paralysis, and tips to improve sleep. Join us as we explore this fascinating topic, and stay tuned for Monday where we will be re-releasing our episode on Revenge Bedtime Procrastination!. If you have any questions, comments, or future topic suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can email us at cydcpodcast@gmail.com. Crisis lines Text Crisis Line:  Text HOME to 686868 from Canada, anytime, about any type of crisis Reach Out: Call or text 519 433-2023 Kids Help Phone: 1 800 668-6868; Languages: English and French Toronto Distress Centres: 416 408-4357 or 408-HELP Gerstein Centre: 416 929-5200 Spectra Helpline: 416 920-0497 or 905 459-7777 for Brampton and Mississauga residents. TTY: 905 278-4890; Languages: English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Spanish, Portuguese Assaulted Women's Helpline: 416 863-0511; Toll-free: 1 866 863-0511 Community Crisis Line Scarborough and Rouge Hospital: 416 495-2891 Durham Crisis and Mental Health Line: 905 666-0483 Oakville Distress Centre: 905 849-4541 for residents of Halton Region (Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville) ​ Hope for Wellness Helpline (For Indigenous peoples): 1-855-242-3310 (available in some Indigenous languages) Resources used throughout today’s episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wpv4WOObDwqkTEWIli_ClPPDOVoAOLEKrmGYZAl8Iro/edit?usp=sharing Intro Music: Written by Gaming Free Music at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wcBiLqFLNA) Outro Music: Written by Wataboi at https://soundcloud.com/wataboi and https://pixabay.com/music/beats-cali-1171/ Disclaimer: The information provided throughout the CYDC podcast cannot and does not replace advice or information provided by a registered service provider. The podcast hosts are both currently students and are not registered professionals under any regulatory body. If there is an emergency, please call 911 or visit your local hospital.

    44 min

About

Welcome to the CYDC podcast hosted by Mike and Arushi, two Master of Social Work students from the University of Western Ontario’s Child and Youth Development Clinic. Follow this duo along as they explore topics related to mental health and wellness in approachable, bite-sized pieces. Looking for clarity around how to lead an emotionally healthy life for yourself and your loved ones? Or a better understanding of the science behind certain feelings and behaviours? Join these two students along for the ride as they dive into these topics and much, much more.