I would like to extend my gratitude and thanks to the listeners and the guests. I really enjoy talking to the amazing guests I have on and learning from them, as well as recording some solo sessions. This has been an incredible learning journey

S2-EP14 - Book Review: The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter

Jul 31st, 2022 15m 39s

In this episode, I review Micheal Easter's book, The Comfort Crisis.The Comfort Crisis https://www.amazon.ca/Comfort-Crisis-Embrace-Discomfort-Reclaim/dp/0593138767

S2-13 Solo Session: The Cost of Comfort and Convenience

Jul 17th, 2022 36m 40s

S2-EP11 Wetting a Line: " When the going gets tough, the tough get going."

Jun 19th, 2022 9m 36s

S2-EP10 Talking Solo Expeditions, Extreme Solitude and The Healing Power of Nature with the Newfoundland Explorer, Justin Barbour

Jun 5th, 2022 1h 11m

In this episode, I talk with The Newfoundland Explorer, Justin Barbour. We talk about his lengthy solo expeditions in the wild and some key themes that relate to mental health. If you want to learn more about Justin, please check out the foll

S2-EP9 Solo Session: Fishing for Mental Health

May 22nd, 2022 13m 58s

In this episode John talks about how "fishing for mental health" can be a metaphor (like Farming for Mental Health) for us to better understand mental health from an ecological perspective.

S2-EP8 Book Review # 2: The Upside of Stress by Dr. Kelly McGonigal

May 8th, 2022 18m 21s

In this episode John reviews the major themes in Dr. Kelly McGonigal's book The Upside of Stress.

S2-EP7 Wetting A Line: " It always seems impossible until it's done." - Nelson Mandela

Apr 24th, 2022 7m 37s

In this episode John talk about the following quote by Nelson Mandela: " It always seems impossible until it's done."

S2-EP6 Talking Addiction, Death, Grit and Spirituality with " The Goat Guy", Marc Warnke

Apr 10th, 2022 1h 26m

In this episode I talk with Marc Warnke, an international renowned hunting consultant, author, and owner of packgoats.com. Marc is a very passionate and experienced outdoorsman who is equally passionate about the field of mental health. For mor

S2-EP5 Solo Session: Farming for Mental Health - The Five Pillars

Mar 27th, 2022 29m 22s

In this episode, John uses farming as a metaphor for our mental health. John explains that when certain things are imbalanced in our soil it greatly impedes the ability of that crop (corn, pumpkins, etc) to thrive and flourish. The same thing i

S2-EP4 - Book Review # 1: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

Mar 13th, 2022 11m 4s

In this episode, I review Dale Carnegie's book: How to Win Friends and Influence People. A SPECIAL THANKSI would like to extend my gratitude to Anglophone School District - North, in New Brunswick, Canada, for making this podcast possible. ASD-

S2-EP3 Wetting a Line: " Cure is uncertain but prevention is massively effective." Martin E.P. Seligman

Feb 27th, 2022 5m 25s

In this episode, I discuss Martin E.P. Seligman's quote, " Cure is uncertain but prevention is massively effective" and how it connects with me personally and professionally. A SPECIAL THANKSI would like to extend my gratitude to Anglophone Sch

S2-EP2 Talking Mental Health Crisis Support with Dr. Dan Cox

Feb 12th, 2022 1h 6m

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Dan Cox, a professor of counselling psychology at the University of British Columbia, about supporting individuals in a mental health crisis. A SPECIAL THANKSI would like to extend my gratitude to Anglophone Sch

S2-EP1 - Season 2 Update

Jan 26th, 2022 8m 4s

A SPECIAL THANKSI would like to extend my gratitude to Anglophone School District - North, in New Brunswick, Canada, for making this podcast possible. ASD-N is where I am employed as a School Mental Health Mentor. A significant part of my role

S1-EP22 Year in Review

Dec 30th, 2021 8m 28s

EPISODE DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, I am reviewing season one. A SPECIAL THANKSI would like to extend my gratitude to Anglophone School District - North, in New Brunswick, Canada, for making this podcast possible. ASD-N is where I am employed

S1-EP21 Deeper Dive - Attachment, Trauma and LGBQT+

Dec 25th, 2021 14m 28s

EPISODE DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, I go on a deeper dive into attachment, trauma and LGBQT+ A SPECIAL THANKSI would like to extend my gratitude to Anglophone School District - North, in New Brunswick, Canada, for making this podcast possible.

S1- EP20 Talking LGBTQ+, Trauma and Attachment with Clinical Social Worker, Joey Dignam

Dec 18th, 2021 57m 1s

EPISODE DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, I am talking with Joey Dignam, clinical social worker, about the mental health needs of the LGBTQ+ community, attachment and trauma. A SPECIAL THANKSI would like to extend my gratitude to Anglophone School

S1-EP19 Deeper Dive - The Importance of Teacher Mental Health Literacy

Dec 13th, 2021 19m 35s

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, I talk about my experience with mental health literacy (or lack thereof) during my education degree. I also discuss the free online, self-paced Mental Health Literacy course through the University of British

S1-EP18 Talking Teacher Mental Health Literacy with Dr. Wendy Carr

Nov 7th, 2021 41m 21s

EPISODE DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, I talk about the importance of mental health literacy for pre-service and existing teachers withProfessor of Eduction, Dr. Wendy Carr. A SPECIAL THANKSI would like to extend my gratitude to Anglophone School

S1-EP17 Deeper Dive - Expressive Writing

Oct 9th, 2021 16m 34s

EPISODE DESCRIPTIONIn this episode I go a bit deeper into a writing technique I use personally and professionally, I explain in-depth how expressive works and to finish, I recommend a book on expressive writing and an online writing program. A

S1-EP16 Talking Expressive Writing with Dr. John F. Evans

Jul 11th, 2021 45m 22s

EPISODE DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, I talk about the mental health benefits of Expressive Writing with Dr. John F. Evans A SPECIAL THANKSI would like to extend my gratitude to Anglophone School District - North, in New Brunswick, Canada, for ma

S1-EP15 Deeper Dive- Mindful Meditation

Jun 20th, 2021 14m 16s

EPISODE DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, I talk about my own experience with Mindful Meditation, the benefits of rolling this out in schools and a quick review of a great Mindfulness resource, A SPECIAL THANKS I would like to extend my gratitude to

S1-EP14 Talking Mindfulness Meditation with Dr. Tom Lehnert

May 30th, 2021 48m 46s

EPISODE DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, I chat about the mental health benefits of Mindfulness Meditation with family physician, Dr. Tom Lehnert. A SPECIAL THANKS I would like to extend my gratitude to Anglophone School District - North, in New Br