Episodes

Oct. 15, 2024

Harnessing Your Breath to Heal Stress and Trauma: A Conversation With Jennifer Snowdon

Jennifer Snowden, a trauma-informed breathing educator and integrative breathing therapist talks about the powerful connection between breath and mental health.
Sept. 24, 2024

Championing Change: A Conversation With Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa About Advocacy, Medicine, and Resilience

Physician Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa shares her experience being the only black medical student in her cohort at medical school and how it led to her advocacy for Black health and equity in medicine
Aug. 20, 2024

Finding Joy and Resilience as a High-Needs Caregiver: A Conversation With Michele Rosner

An advocate for parents of children with disabilities, Michele Rosner talks about her caregiving journey and how she finds joy beyond the struggles.
June 18, 2024

Unpacking the New Weight-Loss Drugs and Their Impact: A Conversation With Psychologist Dr. Terri-Lynn MacKay

A discussion about the impact of weight-loss drugs on mental well-being
May 21, 2024

The Wisdom of Nurses: A Conversation With Amie Archibald-Varley & Sara Fung

Two nurses share wisdom and stories from the frontlines to change our perception of the profession.
April 17, 2024

Never Been Better: A Personal Conversation About Mental Illness With Leanne Toshiko Simpson

Author and mental health advocate Leanne Toshiko Simpson talks about her personal experience living with bipolar disorder and her first novel, a romantic comedy about mental illness.
March 19, 2024

What is Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy? A Conversation with Psychologist Dr. Terri-Lynn MacKay

Psychologist Dr. Terri-Lynn Mackay discusses how psychedelic-assisted therapy is being used to treat some mental health and substance use issues.
Feb. 20, 2024

Embracing Your Middle Age 'Power Years': A Conversation With Sara Smeaton

Reframing our thoughts about middle age.
Dec. 19, 2023

Achieving Job Satisfaction by Taking Charge of Your Career: A Conversation With Rajesh Uttamchandani

Global HR expert Rajesh Uttamchandani discusses workplace trends.
Nov. 21, 2023

Making Space for Self-Care While Caring for Others: A Conversation With Elizabeth Miller

Using self-care to support your wellbeing while caregiving for others
Oct. 17, 2023

How Being Awestruck Can Make You Happier: A Conversation with Dr. Jonah Paquette

Psychologist Dr. Jonah Paquette explains why experiencing moments of awe can make us happier, healthier, and more compassionate to others.
Sept. 19, 2023

Why Self-Compassion is Crucial to Mental Wellness: A Conversation with Certified Professional Coach, Jenny Tryanksy

Certified Professional Coach Jenny Tryanksky explains why and how self-compassion is so important in boosting our mental wellness.
Aug. 15, 2023

Grief and the Aftermath of Suicide: A Conversation with Alexandra Wyman

A window discusses grief and her personal experience in the aftermath of suicide
June 20, 2023

New Alcohol Guidelines and Your Health: A Conversation with Dr. Terri-Lynn MacKay

Psychologist Dr. Terri-Lynn Mackay discusses new guidelines for alcohol consumption.
May 16, 2023

Recognizing Workplace Burnout: A Conversation with Dr. Reena Kotecha

How to recognize, manage and prevent workplace burnout.
April 18, 2023

Finding the Flow and Embracing Your Greatness: A Conversation with George Mumford

An elite performance expert shares how to achieve success.
March 21, 2023

Reconnecting in a Disconnected World: A Conversation with Jody Carrington

How to emotionally reconnect in a disconnected world.
Feb. 21, 2023

How to Be Your Own Therapist: A Conversation with Owen O'Kane

A psychotherapist shares tools and techniques to boost our mood and reduce anxiety during the day.
Jan. 17, 2023

How to Make Good Decisions in Uncertain Times: A Conversation with Shannon Lee Simmons

Financial planner and life coach Shannon Lee Simmons shares techniques to help us make sound choices when emotional and financial stakes are high.
Dec. 20, 2022

A Conversation with Dr. Tara Porter About the Metal Health of Teenage Girls

Clinical Psychologist and author, Dr. Tara Porter discusses the pressures faced by today's generation of teenage girls.
Dec. 5, 2022

The LifeSpeak Podcast: Our Most Popular Episodes of 2022!

A review of the most popular episodes from The LifeSpeak Podcast 2022
Nov. 15, 2022

An Interesting Conversation About Boredom with Dr. James Danckert

Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. James Danckert discusses the the cause - and impact - of boredom.
Oct. 18, 2022

Boosting Your Digital Wellness: A Conversation with Lisa Pender

Digital wellness educator Lisa Pender shares strategies for having a more balanced relationship with our devices, at work and at home.