The Tranquil Mind

Katie Thomson Aitken
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Wondering who isn't anxious in a world like this? When calm isn't coming from the outside, we need to create it ourselves. Join Dr. Katie Thomson Aitken, naturopathic doctor and author for conversations with experts that move us beyond feeling helpless, anxious and overwhelmed. Learn how your physical health influences your brain and mood. Meet therapists and learn how therapy works to change your brain and your health. Dive deeper with us as we uncover stories of identity, creativity, purpose and spirituality that shape our mental health journeys. This is the Tranquil Mind.

  1. 10/21/2025

    In Defence of Hobbies with Dr. Jola Sikorski ND

    Sometimes working on our mental health feels hard - especially when we are already struggling. In this episode Dr. Jola Sikorski ND shares her defence of hobbies. Inspired by a presentation in our mental health fellowship group - Jola brings brilliance, humour and a dash of real talk to this inspiring conversation about the benefits that can happen when we let ourselves engage in activities beyond "productivity" With sensitivity to the challenges that incorporating hobbies have Jola guides us through what a hobby is, why it helps and how to get one (if you aren't sure what your hobby even is!) This episode is full of gems for folks who are working on prevention and resilience building through to anyone having a rougher time these days. Want to Connect with Dr. Jola Sikorski ND? You can visit her website or connect with her on Instagram Looking for support from Dr. Katie Thomson Aitken ND? Follow along on ⁠instagram⁠, check out her ⁠book⁠, or if you live in Ontario⁠ book a strategy session⁠ to discuss working with her personally.

    35 min

  2. 08/19/2025

    Back to School with Dr. Katie Thomson Aitken

    Back-to-school can be stressful — but it doesn’t have to be. In this solo episode, Dr. Katie shares how to support anxious kids and teens with naturopathic strategies focused on sleep, nutrition, movement, and nervous system regulation. Practical, compassionate, and calm. 📥 Download the free Fed & Focused Nutrition Toolkit Looking for support from Dr. Katie Thomson Aitken ND? Follow along on ⁠instagram⁠, check out her ⁠book⁠, or if you live in Ontario⁠ book a strategy session⁠ to discuss working with her personally.

    26 min

  3. 07/29/2025

    Multidisciplinary Care with Robyn Murray

    Not every healthcare provider works in a silo, and as Robyn Murray (she/her), physiotherapist and founder of The Village Physio & Co. shares, building a village of care providers can be transformative for both patient outcomes and practitioner wellbeing. In this episode of The Tranquil Mind, Robyn and I dive into multidisciplinary care, the nervous system, and what it means to truly partner with your patient — helping them find the next right step on their healing journey. We also explore how knowing yourself, including your own attachment patterns and nervous system responses, can shape the therapeutic experience. If you're a practitioner feeling the weight of burnout, or someone navigating complex care, this conversation is a breath of fresh air. Connect with RobynCheck out ⁠The Village Physio & Co. website⁠ to learn more or book an appointment. Connect with Katie Follow along on⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠, check out her ⁠book⁠, or if you live in Ontario, ⁠book a strategy session⁠ to discuss working with her personally.

    38 min

  4. 07/15/2025

    Where is my Village? with Dr. Samantha Dass ND

    In this episode of The Tranquil Mind Samantha Dass and I speak about navigating the swinging pendulum between boundaries and community - things we both agree you need in place for your health and wellbeing. We discuss: - knowing when you need a firmer boundary - building your own capacity to say no (and also to say yes) - managing the part where communities are made of people and relationships and that has inherent messiness in it This one is fun and personal - I hope it helps you navigate where to look next in building your own village. Looking to connect with Dr. Samantha Dass ND? Check out her website or follow along on Instagram. Looking for support from Dr. Katie Thomson Aitken ND? Follow along on ⁠instagram⁠, check out her ⁠book⁠, or if you live in Ontario⁠ book a strategy session⁠ to discuss working with her personally.

    32 min

  5. 06/17/2025

    Queer Mental Health with Kristie Brassard

    Not all of us face the same barriers when accessing healthcare, and as Kristie Brassard (she/her) founder of Kaleidoscope Counselling Collective explains sometimes it can feel like you have to educate your care provider about your entire community - rather than just getting to be yourself. In this episode of The Tranquil Mind Kristie and I talk about the challenges and also the unique joys and resilience in 2SLGBTQIA+ mental healthcare. This is an episode everyone can learn from and I hope you enjoy it! Looking to Connect with Kristie? Check out her clinic's website for more information including how to book an appointment. Looking for support from Dr. Katie Thomson Aitken ND? Follow along on ⁠instagram⁠, check out her ⁠book⁠, or if you live in Ontario⁠ book a strategy session⁠ to discuss working with her personally.

    23 min

  6. 05/27/2025

    Medications for Mental Health with Dr. Taylor Thurston ND

    If you've ever had questions about mental health medications (and I know you have because I get asked them all.the.time) this is the episode for you! From questions about do I even need medications, to managing side effects, to understanding when and how we can discontinue medications this episode is the MythBusting Q and A you've been waiting for. I'm joined today by Dr. Taylor Thurston ND who shares her prescribing knowledge and experience from a mental health perspective. Looking to connect with Taylor? Check out her website or connect with her over on Instagram @drtaylorthurston Looking for support from Dr. Katie Thomson Aitken ND? Follow along on ⁠instagram⁠, check out her ⁠book⁠, or if you live in Ontario⁠ book a strategy session⁠ to discuss working with her personally.

    38 min

  7. 05/13/2025

    Men's Mental Health and Fatherhood with John Shearer

    The patriarchy rewards men for being stoic and disconnected from their feelings, and - sorry to be the drama here - but it's killing them. In this must listen to episode with John Shearer we talk about men's mental health, unpacking how career success and male loneliness are related and why modern parenting can feel like ripping off a band-aid in ways most of us never see coming. John shares from his own personal experience as well what he's noticed about men who go to therapy. Finally, John shares how we can all be a part of raising a new generation of boys who are allowed to feel their full range of emotions and equip them with the skills we all need to be present in our most important relationships. Want to Connect with John? Visit kickstartmenstherapy.ca for information on The Ultimate Fatherhood Course or to book with John and his team. Or follow @kickstartmenstherapy on Instagram. Looking for support from Dr. Katie Thomson Aitken ND? Follow along on ⁠instagram⁠, check out her ⁠book⁠, or if you live in Ontario⁠ book a strategy session⁠ to discuss working with her personally.

    36 min

  8. 01/07/2025

    Tween Mental Health with Tara Rawana

    Tweens are going through a lot. As puberty starts kicking in and their brains and hormones start to change, you know who else goes through a lot - their parents! On this episode of The Tranquil Mind Dr. Tara Rawana, naturopathic doctor and co-founder of All About Mental Empowerment, shares advice for parents about what is happening with kids mental health during the tween years and also how can we as their grownups show up for them and talk to them in this important stage of life. Looking for support from Dr. Katie Thomson Aitken ND? Follow along on ⁠instagram⁠, check out her ⁠book⁠, or if you live in Ontario⁠ book a strategy session⁠ to discuss working with her personally. Want to download the guide to 5 Essential Conversations to have with your Daughter Before her Teen Years? Get it here ⁠or connect with Tara on Instagram @dr.tararawana

    32 min
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Wondering who isn't anxious in a world like this? When calm isn't coming from the outside, we need to create it ourselves. Join Dr. Katie Thomson Aitken, naturopathic doctor and author for conversations with experts that move us beyond feeling helpless, anxious and overwhelmed. Learn how your physical health influences your brain and mood. Meet therapists and learn how therapy works to change your brain and your health. Dive deeper with us as we uncover stories of identity, creativity, purpose and spirituality that shape our mental health journeys. This is the Tranquil Mind.

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  • Creator
    Katie Thomson Aitken
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Katie Thomson Aitken
  • Show Website
    The Tranquil Mind