Sara Dimerman in conversation with Farhana Adatia. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Trauma and betrayal, especially in regards to couples relationshipsSome physical and emotional symptoms of trauma following betrayalThe most common forms of betrayal in couples relationshipsSome of the ways that one can be helped by a professional following betrayalHow to respond to a friend who has been betrayedWhether or not an individual, or couple, can ever reclaim their relationship as it once was, or make it even betterBooks/resources that can help

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Phyllis Taylor. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Phyllis Taylor and what led to writing her bookHow well equipped Ontario's prison system is to rehabilitate offendersIssues that prisons seem either well or poorly equipped to handleWhether prisons are best suited for certain offenders and not the right place for othersWith crime on the rise, what Phyllis recommends in regards to keeping our streets safe

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Lesley Rosenthal about saying goodbye to a beloved pet. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: How saying goodbye to a beloved pet is different to or the same as saying goodbye to a beloved human family member or friendWhat to keep in mind when making the decision to euthanizeWhether to include children in the decision to euthanize your petKnowing when the time is "right" to say goodbyeSome options when euthanizing one's petWhether or not children should be present for the euthanasiaSome options in regards to burial or cremation of one's pet, for exampleWhat's "normal" in regards to your feelings in the days, weeks and months following the passing of your petSome ways of memorializing or honouring one's petIf there are other pets at home, what changes might you see in them following the loss of their companion Resources: University of Guelph's Ontario Veterinary College guide for coping with the loss of a petMidtown Mobile Veterinary Hospice Services

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Alexandra Jai about about drumming out our feelings. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Alexandra's personal journey and how drumming allowed her to express her feelings and heal when she needed it mostMindful breath, mindful movement and mindful hand drumming and how, by integrating breath, body and beat we may experience rhythm blissFinding one's rhythm zone and how to clear the unhelpful chatter in our heads

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Kimberly Gawne about homeschooling. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: What homeschooling meansWhether there's an age or grade at which it's best to begin homeschoolingWhether homeschooling is the right choice for every child and familyThe benefits of homeschoolingWhether there are any drawbacks to homeschooling, including the possibility of less socializationWhether or not one needs to have a background in education or working with children in order to homeschool themWhether or not children who are homeschooled typically continue with homeschooling into high schoolHow older teens, entering college or university programs after being homeschooled, fare, socially and academically, for example

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Stephanie Gutnik about how recent grads can prepare themselves for the working world. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Whether it's normal or not to feel fearful about what lies ahead?Whether or not most people find that "right" job and one that they love right awayWhether the work culture as we now know it - often hybrid or completely remote - is a detriment to young people going into the working world or of benefit to themWhether or not there's a difference between a "job" and a "career"How much should monetary compensation be taken into consideration when accepting a jobWhat Stephanie wishes others would have told her when she first began working

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Carol Mott about the power of perseverance in one's healing process. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: What took place on April 21st, 2022 when Carol suffered a spontaneous hemorrhage in her spine which caused paralysis from the waist downWhat happened in the days and weeks following that very sudden and shocking experienceWhat impact her state of mind had on her recoverySome of the most notable factors that contributed towards her persevering each daySupport systems that helped her mostThe power of perseverance in her healing process

Sara Dimerman in conversation with medical student Tera Armel about her personal journey on retraining her brain to manage chronic pain. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Neuroplastic painWhat happened to Tera during her final year of undergrad at university and how her life changed after thatInterventions to manage pain and how they helped or didn'tHow mental health is impacted by chronic pain Additional resources: The Way Out, by Alan Gordon with Alon ZivCurable Mayim Bialik and Alan Gordon

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Rich Padulo. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Treat Accessibly, when and how it got started and its future goalsHow Treat Accessibly has grown over the years and the support it is receiving from communities and organizationsHow you can learn more about Treat Accessibly and what you can can do to get involved

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Larissa Mills. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Why cell phones should be banned at schoolWhether, other than school, they should be banned elsewhereThe impact of putting cell phones in the hands of toddlers or pre-schoolersThe impact of cell phones on children's physical, psychological and social growthWhether it's ever too late to turn things around ie how parents can work towards breaking their child's dependence on cell phones or technology, in generalHow parents and schools can work together for the betterment of children's health

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Dr. Laura Loli-Dano. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: The five universal WHO (World Health Organization) QualityRights Standards and why they matter in the context of self or a loved one receiving careHow being fully aware of people's human rights, in the context of health care systems, no matter how burdened the health care systems are, helps make informed and people-centred decisionsThe importance of increased awareness of quality rights - on the part of people receiving care, their loved ones', and health care personnel, especially in settings such as the mental health sector where people's exercising of their rights is often limited or infringed uponWhat we can do to make sure that human rights are at the heart of care in an overburdened health care system

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Sandee Sharpe. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: What the word "retire" conjures up for most peopleWhether retirement is different now to what it was like decades agoWhat most people typically look forward toSome of the more typical concerns that people have as they move closer to retirementHow we can begin to navigate changes successfullyThe impact on others such as when a couple retires together or one retires while the other continues doing what they’ve been doing for yearsSome dos and don'ts to consider in one's retirement phase of life

Sara Dimerman in conversation with psychologist Sarah Chana Radcliffe. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: What a tic disorder meansThe connection between a tic disorder and Tourette SyndromeWhether there is a typical age at which tics present themselvesWhether or not gender is a factorWhy tics occurTypical treatment approaches for tics and by whomSarah Chana's latest book, No More Tics and how to use itSome dos and don'ts when you're around someone with a tic disorder

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Registered Social Worker Clarissa Kennedy. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: What a food addiction meansWhether or not it differs from other addictions, such as to alcohol or gambling, for exampleWhether or not it is recognized as an addiction in diagnostic manuals that mental health professionals refer toIf food addiction falls under the same category as an eating disorder and how it differs from other eating disorders such as binge eatingWhether or not some people might be more vulnerable when it comes to developing an addiction to food and whySome signs that one might be grappling with a food addictionHow to manage a food addictionSome of the ways in which food addiction is treatedWhat special training someone with an eating addiction should look for in a therapist when they are seeking help Resources: The Hunger-Satiety ScaleFood Addiction InstituteSugar-Free For Life Support: I'm Sweet EnoughSugarbomb in your BrainSugar and Carbs Anonymous (SCAA)(Molly) Sugar Sober Support Group Fridays at 1pm EST Hunger Scale Hunger Gauge

Sara Dimerman in conversation with author Ailsa Keppie. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: How Ailsa's journey into another culture and customs helped her to become more aware and sensitive towards cultural differencesHow her experiences helped her when working with others as a healerWhat Ailsa believes are the most compelling messages throughout her bookWhy she chose to leave the culture she adopted and return home

Sara Dimerman in conversation with author Julie Starr. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Julie's personal story with the intention of helping other women feel less alone, to know that what they are feeling is normal and to prepare them for what lies ahead.Practical advice for women who are also parents, how to break the news of a separation to kids and how to manage one's feelings towards an ex when you're around them.How to live your better life after divorceTools for transitioning from being in a marriage to living without your partner.

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Dr. Riina Bray. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: What Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) meansThe difference between an allergy and a sensitivitySome of the signs and symptoms of MCSHow to go about getting this confirmed and the benefits of knowing that you have MCSWhether most people who are sensitive to one chemical are likely sensitive to more or allSome of the more common chemical sensitivitiesThe impact that having MCS has on one's physical, social, emotional and psychological well beingThe impact that MCS has on one's relationship with a partner or childrenWhether there are any known causes or triggers for MCSWhere people with MCS may go to get help or treatmentOptions available to help people with MCSWhether most people with MCS eventually live so called "normal" lives

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Dr. Alex Korb. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: The difference between being sad versus depressedThe varying degrees of depressionSome of the most typical symptoms of depressionHow to go about figuring out if you are clinically depressed or notWhat causes one to be depressedThe connection between depression and anxietyThe connection between depression and sleepWhether or not someone can experience periods of depression even if they are typically not prone to being depressedBest treatment approachesHow family members can help someone living with depressionHope after depression

Sara Dimerman in conversation with author, Lynda Faye Schmidt, on healing: from the inside out. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Lyndas' book, The Healing, and how closely her life resembles that of Cate's - the main character who leaves an abusive marriage after 26 years.What Lynda experienced in her first marriage and how she found the strength and courage to leave.The mixture of emotion that Lynda felt when leaving her home and city, especially since her youngest child, then 18, was remaining behind with his father.How Lynda's children were able to show compassion and kindness towards their father, despite being exposed to their parent's dysfunctional relationship.How Lynda's exposure to living with loved ones with mental illness has impacted her personally.How writing, along with other factors such as building close relationships and travel have contributed to her healing.

Sara Dimerman in conversation with Psychologist, Dr. Jemma Helfman, on what we know about selective mutism and how to help children overcome it. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: What selective mutism meansHow it differs from mutismSome of the reasons that children become selectively muteWhether there's a typical age at which selective mutism occursWhether selective mutism is something that most educators and parents are familiar with and if not, what they might think is happening with their child or student when they don’t talkWhether children with selective mutism typically don't talk both at home and schoolThe best approach to treating selective mutismThe availability of therapists who treat selective mutism across CanadaWhat parents can do to helpWhether it's advisable for a child to be told about his/her diagnosis Dr. Jemma Helfman recommends: The Feelings PlaceConfident Kids Camp TorontoSelective Mutism AssociationDr. Steven Kurtz in New York is one of the leaders in the field and there are lots of videos for parents on his website. Confident Kids Camp Michigan