PODCAST · health
Optimistically Depressed
by BNV Media
Optimistically Depressed is a platform where mental health, hurt, life philosophies and anything in between can be discussed without shame.
Episodes
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Ruthy's Rumination on Dealing with Bad Thoughts, Balancing Your Mental Health with Others & Looking Forward to Post-Covid | Ep. 85
It's Rumination time! I got more topics for discussion from you beauties and used the opportunity to practice being more honest and raw with my opinions. I can't wait until all this crap with Covid is over. One of you asked what I'm looking forward to doing when that happens so I talk a bit about...
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Ruthy's Rumination on Staying Sane, Self-Care and Astrology | Ep. 83
Hey friends! This week I thought I’d do another rumination. I asked for some suggestions on what to talk about and suggestions were made! I talk on some tips I’ve learned on how to stay sane during quarantine and how to take care of ourselves. Then I venture a little into the world of astrology -...
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Shannon Moyer-Szemenyei on C-PTSD, EMDR Therapy and Releasing Trauma | Ep. 82
Anyone else feel like a caged animal right about now? Like you need to get out but you also have so much fear around going out because you don't want catch Covid-19 and bring it home to your family? Needless to say, the past couple months have been somewhat traumatic for all of us, which is why I...
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Ruthy's Rumination on Losing Relationships, Looking in the Mirror and Hope | Ep. 81
Rumination time! I tried out Ruthy's Rumination many months ago and have recorded others since but haven't released them because I'm not ready for that level of vulnerability. And now here we are, one that made the cut! I want to thank the people who made suggestions for what I could talk about.…
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Alexa Goodman on Handling Our Behaviour During a Challenge | Ep. 80
Ok, it's been something like four weeks since we've had to stay home, right? Perhaps some of us still need more time to grieve, but others may be noticing a crossroads. What next? Shall I plunge into self-destruction? Sink into mediocrity? Honestly, I couldn't blame you for doing either. How many...
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Abigail Lower on Freeing Yourself from Influence | Ep. 79
Freedom. Ah, doesn't that sounds especially sweet right now? We may be feeling a little caged right now since we can't go out and visit our friends, but the most effective cage in our lives is our mind. Now, I don't expect that statement to be particularly shocking. Our culture is becoming more...
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Hanging Out With Sean McMullen: The Self-Isolation Issue | Ep. 78
I think we’re starting to get to a point where we’re really starting to understand this pandemic isn’t going away soon. I know we “knew” that, but we didn’t really know that. That make sense? It’s like the five stages of grief. We’re starting to move through them and mourn our old lives while...
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Marc Boudreau on Coping with Self-Isolation | Ep. 77
I hope all of you are doing well. If you are struggling, my heart goes out to you. If you have lost someone to this horrible virus, from the bottom of my heart, I am sorry. I have been thinking about those who are hurting from this. I can't imagine the pain. The best thing I know to do about that...
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Candyce Sellars on Mental Health in Community | Ep. 76
It's so great to have a friend that you can talk to about anything, including the stuff that we generally hate talking about, ie: confrontational stuff. Candyce is one of those people that can look at a problem and not only find a solution, but break it down in a way that is non-threatening and...
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Christy Ann Conlin on Turning Life Into Your Own Story | Ep. 75
We all have a part of our pasts that we can feel the victim of, and the truth is that when we’re children, we are the victim. But what about when we become adults? Do we carry the victim status along with ourselves or do we grab the pen which has been writing our life story so far and take over?...
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Lee Fraser on Successful Mindsets and Retaliation | Ep. 74
We’ve heard from this guy before, but I had to interview him again. Lee Fraser is one of those minds that many try to mimic, and why? Because when he sets his mind on something, he gets it done. This past weekend, I got to participate in a weekend Lee is well known for hosting: the Creatives...
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Wren Kelly on Owning Borderline Personality Disorder | Ep. 73
One of the mental disorders that has a lot of confusion around it is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Many people get a little freaked out at the idea, but they don't need to be. Wren Kelly openly discusses her symptoms with BPD and what they feel like. She describes what she does to...
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Verity Vale on Climbing Mountains and Managing Anxiety | Ep. 72
Inspiration graces us in many forms and in this case, it comes in the form of my friend Verity. I am thrilled to have her back on Optimistically Depressed. As a professional hypnotherapist, she has shared with me several helpful insights for managing my thoughts. This time Verity returns to talk...
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Meaghan Smith on Understanding Emotion and Rebuilding Yourself | Ep. 71
I’ve been privileged to know Meaghan Smith for about six years now. She has taught me many valuable lessons involving how to interpret, understand and manage my emotions. Her unique perspective on life is what every storybook dreams of. Each conversation we share leaves me feeling brighter and…
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Veronica Gutierrez on Culture and Mental Health | Ep. 70
You know how they say you need to surround yourself with people who will tell you the truth? Veronica Gutierrez is one of those people, and that is probably how she attracts the same kinds of people as friends. This strong and fiery woman joined me last week for an open conversation about…
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Brett Hartlin on Using Nature to Ease Anxiety | Ep. 69
We all know that getting outside helps with mental health, so why don’t we do it more? Perhaps we need some inspiration! Brett Hartlin joins Optimistically Depressed to talk about the benefits of getting outside and helps reignite the desire to be a part of nature.
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Sean McMullen on Exercise, Saying No and Being Meaningful | Ep. 68
Sean comes back to Optimistically Depressed to talk about making big changes in his exercise habits and saying no more often. We also discuss the frustrations associated with trying to be meaningful in a world full of noise and facing the fear of being meaningless.
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Tom Taggart on Hardship, Trauma, War Heroes and Not Diminishing Your Own Struggle | Ep. 67
Tom Taggart returns to the show to talk about not diminishing your own struggle and the importance of hardships in order to learn and grow. We also touch on Star Wars, Elon Musk and the myths of success.
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Katie MacLeod on Borderline Personality Disorder and Childhood Cancer | Ep. 66
Up for quite the story? Katie talks about her passions and what it feels like to live with borderline personality disorder. She also shares her experience with being born with cancer. Buckle up and have a listen.
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Lindsay Umlah on Being Born With a Congenital Heart Defect & Mental Health | Ep. 65
Lindsay Umlah, co-host of the popular podcast Momgasm, joins Optimistically Depressed for a juicy episode on her rebellious attitude coupled with her experience being born with a congenital heart defect and her mental health. She is a firm believer that we are all meant to shine and have the...
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Todd Veinotte on Swearing, Getting Offended & Respectfulness | Ep. 64
Being in any kind of spotlight brings along more responsibility than you could imagine. There is a constant balancing act between different opinions and how you represent yourself. Corrections and criticisms pour in while you try to stay true to who you are while making thoughtful adjustments and...
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Joel Muise on Anxiety & Tranquility Online | Ep. 63
It's no secret that I have anxiety, so I would love for you to meet my wonderful coach & friend Joel Muise. You've heard from him before on this show, but this time we dove deeper into what Tranquility Online does, the company he co-founded. Prepare for the inside scoop on how some of his and my...
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Tom Taggart on Resilience | Ep. 62
You know that good ol' saying "life is what you make it?" Tom is living proof of that. This guy is such a kind human being whose nature involves creating safety. Tom and I sit down for the second time and discuss many aspects of life, and part of it involves resilience. I am becoming more and…
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Marc Boudreau on Holidays, Work and Hating My Birthday | Ep. 61
Marc Boudreau joins Optimistically Depressed to discuss the holidays and work. I spill my guts on being worn out by trying to keep a certain image and why I generally hate my birthday. Plus I have some exciting news about the future of the show. I hope you listen in!
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Kristin Vokes and Working with Life | Ep. 60
Alright, tough times are inevitable, so how are you going to deal with it? Because even if you try to avoid it, that’s the way you choose to deal with it. Kristin Vokes comes back to talk about dealing with your life. Are you going to allow yourself to feel it and work with it or are you going to...
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About Optimistically Depressed
Optimistically Depressed is a platform where mental health, hurt, life philosophies and anything in between can be discussed without shame.
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Optimistically Depressed LIVE at The Carleton! | Ep. 59
Ok everyone, so I did a live show. It was awesome. I don’t know if everyone in the room enjoyed it as much as I did, but I’m going to assume that’s the case. This is the most open I have gotten about my life on the podcast so far. In the past, I have usually glazed over what I share in this…
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Lee Fraser on How He Gets Sh*t Done | Ep. 58
Ever see a person with lots on the go and wonder how their mind works? Look no further! Lee Fraser gives us an inside peak at how he gets sh*t done. Frankly, while it highly motivated me, it also intimidated me to the point of paralyzed awe. This guy just keeps cranking it out. Lee is the founder...
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Kristin Vokes on Cultivating the Witness | Ep. 57
Ever feel like you’re on the edge of realizing something or figuring something out but you just don’t have all the pieces yet? Then you have that one conversation that just fits it so nicely together and you walk away with this resonating “aha!” feeling. Everything makes a little more sense. It...
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Holly Carr on Taking Risks & Resilience | Ep. 56
Artist Holly Carr sat down with Optimistically Depressed to discuss what it really means to put yourself out there and how she developed resilience in the risks she took. Holly has gained national acclaim for her unique style of silk painting. She has participated in numerous group and solo shows...
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Kevin Breen on Wrestling and Kidney Disease | Ep. 55
Any wrestling fans out there? Kevin Breen used to be a wrestler (and will be starting his own wrestling podcast soon) but recently began dealing with the physical effects of kidney disease. Kevin shares his coping techniques and new lifestyle to help him stay away from kidney dialysis longer.
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Amanda Marie on Big Changes & Ending Relationships | Ep. 54
Ever wonder what it's like to be scared and keep going? Amanda Marie spoke with Optimistically Depressed to discuss developments in her life over the past year including moving to a new province and ending a long-term relationship.
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Sarah MacLellan on Life and Mental Health as a Podcaster | Ep. 53
Podcasting is fun. Life is fun. But neither are fun all the time. And neither are easy all the time. And a lot of the time it is not easy to talk about it, so of course, we talked about it because being open about difficult times are what both of our podcasts are about! Sarah MacLellan is the…
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Julya Lynass on What Anxiety and Depression Feels Like | Ep. 52
So you hear someone has anxiety or depression. What pops into your head? Someone who's down a lot or really tense? Those may be some of the symptoms, but it is way more complex than that. Since each of us are unique individuals, we feel depression and anxiety in unique ways. That's why it's...
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Verity Vale on the Misconceptions of Hypnotherapy | Ep. 51
Hypnotherapy? I don't believe in hypnotherapy! *bark* *bark* *bark* Just kidding! But seriously, how many of us raise an eyebrow when we hear of someone going to a session of hypnotherapy? We automatically think back to that time in high school when the hypnotist visited and made people cluck…
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Micaela Greener on Experiencing Emotions | Ep. 50
Episode 50! Micaela joins Optimistically Depressed to talk about some of her darker thoughts and express how it's ok to talk about them and experience your emotions. Listen: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Yi8bhw iTunes: https://apple.co/2J3WFhN Connect with Optimistically Depressed Instagram:...
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Chelsea Rose in Telling Your Parents You Have Depression | Ep. 49
Chelsea Rose joins Optimistically Depressed again to give us an update on how she’s doing and tells us about how it went when she told her parents she’s depressed and pansexual. Listen: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Yi8bhw iTunes: https://apple.co/2J3WFhN Connect with Optimistically Depressed...
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Amy Lai on Healthy Anxiety and Taking Responsibility | Ep. 48
Amy Lai joins Optimistically Depressed to discuss her encounter with anxiety, the difference between good anxiety and bad anxiety, and taking responsibility for the life you want to have. Listen: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Yi8bhw iTunes: https://apple.co/2J3WFhN Connect with Optimistically...
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Mike Mousseau on the Mental Toll of working as a Correctional Officer | Ep. 47
Mike returns to Optimistically Depressed to talk about the mental toll that working in a stressful field takes on you as well as the little known facts of what a correctional officer faces in day to day life on the job. Listen: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Yi8bhw iTunes: https://apple.co/2J3WFhN...
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Harry De Rose On Losing an Estranged Father and Sensory Overload | Ep. 46
Harry joins Optimistically Depressed to discuss his journey with emotions. We peer into his experience with letting them in after a lifetime of shutting them out due to sensory overload and the need to take care of his family. Listen: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Yi8bhw iTunes:...
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Kirsten Aitken on the Effects of PTSD from Unhealthy Relationships | Ep. 45
Kirsten joins Optimistically Depressed again to discuss her progress over the months since her last episode as well as the link between physical and mental health and the effects of PTSD from unhealthy relationships. Listen: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Yi8bhw iTunes: https://apple.co/2J3WFhN…
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Marc Boudreau on Finding Life's Path, Anxiety Sweats and Flipping Burgers | Ep. 44
Marc Boudreau of Brand New View Podcast joins Optimistically Depressed to discuss the last decade of his life and how he got to where he is. We also spoke about how we both get anxiety sweat, flipping burgers and even managed to get a Just Friends reference in. Need I say more? Listen: Spotify:...
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Jessica Wypper on Managing Chronic Illnesses & Mental Health | Ep. 43
Jessica Wypper joins Optimistically Depressed to discuss the nature of her life-changing chronic illnesses and how she manages them and combats their effect on her mental health. Listen: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Yi8bhw iTunes: https://apple.co/2J3WFhN Connect with Optimistically Depressed:...
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Tracey Hackett on Grief and Living On | Ep. 41
Tracey Hackett joins Optimistically Depressed to discuss the loss of her mother and how she chose to let it change her life for the better. Listen: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Yi8bhw iTunes: https://apple.co/2J3WFhN Connect with Optimistically Depressed: Instagram:...
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Thomas Taggart on Medication and Meaning | Ep. 40
Thomas Taggart joins Optimistically Depressed to discuss the process of adjusting medication for depression and how it affects day to day life while pursuing more meaning in our existence. Listen: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Yi8bhw iTunes: https://apple.co/2J3WFhN Connect with Optimistically...
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Emma on Trauma | Ep. 39
Emma joins Optimistically Depressed to discuss trauma and how it affects us at different stages in our lives. Listen: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Yi8bhw iTunes: https://apple.co/2J3WFhN Connect with Optimistically Depressed: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimisticallydepressed Facebook:...
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Diana Jean Lewis on Leaning Into Discomfort | Ep. 38
Diana Jean Lewis joins Optimistically Depressed to talk about taking control of your life and leaning into discomfort. Listen: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Yi8bhw iTunes: https://apple.co/2J3WFhN Connect with Optimistically Depressed: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimisticallydepressed...
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Brock Jorgensen on Anxiety, Depression and Overcoming Life's Obstacles | Ep. 37
New Brunswick photographer Brock Jorgensen joins Optimistically Depressed to speak about anxiety, depression and overcoming life's obstacles. Listen: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Yi8bhw iTunes: https://apple.co/2J3WFhN Connect with Optimistically Depressed: Instagram:...
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Ruthy's Rumination: Prenatal and Postpartum Depression
Optimistically is starting a new segment called Ruthy's Rumination, where Ruth talks about anything from personal experiences to her ever-developing and changing views and thoughts on different subjects. In this episode, Ruth talks about her personal encounter with prenatal and postpartum...
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Harry De Rose on Life Challenges and Change | Ep. 36
Harry De Rose joins Optimistically Depressed to discuss events in his life which led him to conclude he needed to make changes in his outlook and behaviour. Listen: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Yi8bhw iTunes: https://apple.co/2J3WFhN Connect with Optimistically Depressed: Instagram:...
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