Episodes
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Episode 15 - Physiotherapy, Chronic Pain, and Much More to Explore
Wrapping up our 3 series part on chronic pain and the brain, I discussed with Dr. Carolyn Berryman, a physiotherapist with a multidisciplinary, pain sciences approach to the treatment of, and teaching about, neuroimmunomusculoskeletal disorders. An interview full of information and encouraging...
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Episode 14 - Understanding Chronic Pain, the Mystery
In this second of 3 parts of the Chronic Pain series, Dr Yoram Shir, a professor of Anesthesia who now chairs and is the director at the Alan Edwards Pain Management Unit at the Montreal General Hospital to discuss chronic pain and the questions and answers surrounding this term that seems vast…
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Episode 13 - The Psychology of Chronic Pain
In my first in depth discussion of chronic pain, I sit down with psychologist Dr. Christina Gentile for a revealing conversation of just how much our psychological make up can affect chronic pain (and vice versa), and how powerful addressing this can be in pain management. We also discuss some...
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Episode 11 - You Are Enough
Eating disorders - a mental illness that some may be surprised to see described as such. Many would think this was a purely physical illness, but that is a true misconception that can lead to much confusion, lack of awareness and understanding on how to address this issue in our society. What is…
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Episode 10 - Where there's a will, there's a way
A last minute mini episode I conjured up, inspired by all of your support. Whether they are battles like mine with CRPS and anorexia, or battles like yours, whatever they may be, where there's a will there's a way. And it is possible....
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Episode 9 - Love is in the Air (I swear it is)
Looking for love during a pandemic? An episode all singles will want to hear! I sit down with Montreal's own Kavita Ajwani, dating expert, matchmaker and founder of Dashing Date dating service to talk about the dating scene in the pandemic in light of the upcoming Valentine's Day holiday! We talk...
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Episode 8 - Ringing in the New Year with Bram Levinson
What better way to start off the new year with my friend and mentor, Bram Levinson, a critically acclaimed author of 2 books, a yoga teacher, and a fellow podcaster, amongst so many other things. I sit down with Bram for an honest discussion about his path and obstacles of life and lessons he's...
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Episode 6 - Anna Ancheta on More Than Just The Baby Blues (Part 2 of 3)
A testimonial that will fill you with empathy and compassion. In the first part of Episode 6 on the Post Partum Mood and Anxiety Disorder series, interviewed with Ms. Rosa Caporicci, psychotherapist. We discussed the technical aspects of the disorder to give you all a basis of understanding and...
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Episode 6 - Nazanin Vafaee on More Than Just The Baby Blues (Part 3 of 3)
Continuing on with our series, here is the second testimonial with Nazanin Vafaee and her experience with Post Partum Mood and Anxiety Disorder. Nazanin, who currently resides with her husband, Max, and two wonderful children, Azadeh and Shadan in Amstelveen in Holland, has been like my sister…
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Episode 7 - Tam's Holiday Special!
The holidays can mean so many different things for different people. It's no secret that this year will be one out of the ordinary for everyone. Join me as I share what the holidays have meant for me in my life, the 10 things I am most grateful for this year in the holiday season, and some…
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Episode 6 (Part 1 of 3) - More Than Just the Baby Blues
You may have heard the term the Baby Blues.. But beyond just the blues, this following subject, Post Partum Mood and Anxiety Disorder (PPMAD), popularly known as Post Partum Depression, is more than just feelings of sadness. It is a serious mental illness that affects mothers, their partners and...
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Episode 5 (Part 3 of 3) - For the kids and the inner child in all of us
In the 3rd and final part of this series, we address the pandemic and the impact on children, as well as adults in their lives, and we conclude with some words of hope.
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Episode 5 (Part 2 of 3) - For the kids and the inner child in all of us
In part 2 of this 3 part series, Talar Kalaidjian elaborates how genetics and our environment influence children in their upbringing via the scientific model, The Bioecological Systems of Development (see image attached to episode).
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Episode 5 (Part 1 of 3) - For the kids and the inner child in all of us
Do you wish you could understand your kid(s) better? Do you worry about them being in distress but not being able to help or even perceive it, especially with the recent pandemic sweeping the world? What does it look like in their eyes, heart and mind? Here's a revealing interview that will give...
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Episode 4 - My Body is Not an Apology
Hard for me to describe this episode, but a sequence of current events and a podcast from Brené Brown got me inspired me to share what I think is an important message for us all. Getting personal in this one wasn't easy, but necessary.
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Episode 3 (Part 2 of 2) - Let's Get Clinical
This 2 part interview series with Emma Campbell, PhD candidate, Neuropsychology, introduces the concept of clinical neuropsychology, how it compares to clinical psychology, and the physical and biological aspects of mental illness with regards to brain functioning. We discuss various illnesses…
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Episode 3 (Part 1 of 2) - Let's Get Clinical
This 2 part interview series with Emma Campbell, PhD candidate, Neuropsychology, introduces the concept of clinical neuropsychology, how it compares to clinical psychology, and the physical and biological aspects of mental illness with regards to brain functioning. We discuss various illnesses…
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Episode 2 - This is Me
Allow me to introduce myself.. no really, FULLY, introduce myself. It was tough to record this episode because vulnerability and openness were very much necessary. Being raw and putting it all out there is hard, but it's the first step in breaking down the barriers and walls we have both with…
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Intro - What it's all about!
Welcome to this introductory episode of my podcast, Let's Talk About This Yesterday! Here's a short listen on how this all came about, and what you can expect! A few mentions I would like to make and credits to give: Logo by: Josh Redler Photo (on logo) by: Marina Afanasiev (Maramar Photo) Music...