Remember back when we did a history episode? We finally have the second half for you! This week Andrea and Alicen talk about things that used to be considered mental illnesses. Theme song by Tyson Kerr. Resource List: Brain On Fire

Routines and Self-Soothing Toolboxes

May 26th, 2020 32m 57s

This week Andrea and Alicen talk to Callyn Dorval about routines and self-soothing toolboxes and how both help her. Theme song by Tyson Kerr. Resource List: The Fabulous Night in the Woods

Lived Experience: BPD

May 19th, 2020 31m 34s

This week we do things a little differently and Andrea interviews Alicen about her experience with Borderline Personality Disorder. Theme song by Tyson Kerr. Resource List: The Mighty

Depictions of Mental Health in Disney

May 12th, 2020 30m 35s

This week Andrea and Alicen are talking about depictions of mental health in some Disney movies. Theme song by Tyson Kerr. Resources: Verona Comics

Grief

May 5th, 2020 37m 11s

This week Andrea and Alicen talk to Holly Forness about grief. Theme song by Tyson Kerr. Resources: Grief Reddit

Work and COVID-19 with Rosa Saba

Apr 21st, 2020 35m 28s

This week Andrea and Alicen talk with Toronto Star reporter Rosa Saba about work-life and COVID-19. She shares her tips on how to manage your mental health when you work in the news, and tips on how to manage if you're laid off. Theme song by

Mental Helath and Outdoors

Apr 7th, 2020 24m 13s

Does anyone feel like going for a walk? This week Alicen and Andrea talk about the benefits of the outdoors on your mental health. Theme song by Tyson Kerr. Resource List: 4 ways to boost your health with fresh air & outdoor exercise

Mental Health and the News: COVID-19

Mar 17th, 2020 32m 31s

We interrupt our regularly scheduled episode to talk about COVID-19 and how the news may affect your anxiety. We hope to ease some anxiety and remind you that we’re all in this together. Theme song by Tyson Kerr. Resource List: I Lived Thro

How Mental Health was Treated in History

Mar 3rd, 2020 28m 6s

In our first of two special mental health in history episodes, Alicen and Andrea talk about how mental health used to be treated. Who knew lobotomies would be one of the better ways? Theme song by Tyson Kerr. Resource List: A Brief History

Mental Health and Social Media

Feb 25th, 2020 43m 42s

This week Andrea and Alicen dissect how social media can affect your mental health. Spoiler alert: it shockingly isn't all bad. Theme song by Tyson Kerr. Resource List: How to Make Social Media More Positive jameelajamilofficial i_weigh sa

Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Echoism

Feb 4th, 2020 24m 6s

This week Alicen and Alicen give you a two for one episode as they cover both Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Echoism. Theme song by Tyson Kerr. Resource List: Narcissistic Personality Disorder You Aren’t a Narcissist, But Could You

Imposter Syndrome

Jan 21st, 2020 27m 23s

Though not a mental illness, this week Andrea and Alicen tackle imposter syndrome. Take a test with us to see how much imposter syndrome affects you. Theme song by Tyson Kerr. Resource List: Imposter Syndrome Test Myths about Imposter Syndro

How We're Taking Care of Ourselves in 2020

Jan 7th, 2020 27m 7s

It's a new year and a new decade. Join Alicen and Andrea as they discuss the ways they're going to take better care of themselves this year. Theme song by Tyson Kerr. Resource List: Curable Workout with Wickham

Mental Health and the Holidays

Dec 17th, 2019 35m 2s

The holidays can be a tough time for some people. This week Alicen and Andrea discuss tips to survive and thrive during the holidays. Theme song by Tyson Kerr. Resource List: Holiday Survival Guide Holiday Self-Care Planner

Weighted Blankets and Therabox

Dec 3rd, 2019 22m 1s

This week Andrea and Alicen do something a little different and talk about two self-care products: weighted blankets and the Therabox subscription box. Drink every time you hear us say "luxurious". Theme song by Tyson Kerr. Resource List: N

Mental and Physical Health

Nov 19th, 2019 22m 53s

Join Andrea and Alicen this week as they discuss the link between mental and physical health. Theme song by Tyson Kerr. Resource List: Mental Health UK Participaction CPA Fact Sheet Tips

Mental Health and Pets

Nov 5th, 2019 32m 38s

This week Andrea and Alicen get really excited that they get to talk about one of their favourite topics: pets! It has been proven that animals are good for your mental health, join us to learn more and also hear us shamelessly talk about our p

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Oct 22nd, 2019 23m 23s

This week Alicen and Andrea talk about SAD, and discover it is a major thing when you live somewhere grey and rainy like Vancouver. Theme song by Tyson Kerr. Resource List: Seasonal Affective Disorder

Self-Care

Oct 8th, 2019 31m 37s

Self-care is all the rage right now, but what exactly is it and why is there so much stigma surrounding it? This week Andrea and Alicen discuss what self-care is and isn't, and they both agree they love lush bath bombs a little too much. Theme

Mental Health and the Workplace

Sep 24th, 2019 36m 23s

This week Andrea and Alicen talk to Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology manager, Danniele Livengood, about mental health in the workplace and how you can support both your employees and yourself. Theme song by Tyson Kerr. Re

Girl Interrupted

Sep 10th, 2019 40m 22s

This week we shake things up a bit and talk about the movie Girl Interrupted. Unsurprisingly, Alicen rages about the portrayal (or lack thereof) of Borderline Personality Disorder and Andrea marvels at how great the cat actor in the movie is. T

OCD

Aug 27th, 2019 20m 36s

Having OCD doesn't mean you're obsessed with being tidy. Alicen and Andrea talk about what Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder does and does not mean, and Alicen even tells an embarrassing story about herself. Theme song by Tyson Kerr. Resource List

Mental Health Apps

Aug 13th, 2019 50m 9s

There's an app for that! Alicen and Andrea discuss mental health apps. Find out what ones Alicen loved and which ones she... didn't. Theme song by Tyson Kerr. Resource List: Moodpath iTunes: https://apps.apple.com/app/moodpath-depression-

Therapy

Jul 30th, 2019 35m 16s

This week Andrea and Alicen talk about therapy. Spoiler alert: they're both big fans. Theme song by Tyson Kerr. Resource List: Better help: https://www.betterhelp.com/start/?utm_source=AdWords&utm_medium=Search_PPC_m&utm_term=better+help_e&