PODCAST · health
#OurAnxietyStories
by Anxiety Canada
Want to learn more about anxiety and hear people share their experiences? Welcome to #OurAnxietyStories, a mental health podcast funded by the Provincial Health Services Authority in partnership with HeretoHelp. Hosted by John Bateman, #OurAnxietyStories highlights the stories and experiences of people from different backgrounds, including psychologists, political figures, celebrities, and regular folks. #OurAnxietyStories is brought to you by Anxiety Canada™, a leader in developing free evidence-based resources, including the free anxiety-management app, MindShift CBT. To learn more about Anxiety Canada, visit www.AnxietyCanada.com.
Episodes
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The OCDad: Navigating OCD, Parenthood, and the Journey to Healing
Jason Adams, a dad of twins/husband, author of the book, OCDad: Learning to Be a Parent With a Mental Health Disorder, a musician, and a guy with OCD, in that order, candidly shares his journey with OCD in this #OurAnxietyStories, the OCD Series. What started as typical new-parent anxieties after...
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Sometimes You Have to Eat a Gummy Off a Toilet Seat - Justin Mackenzie
In a candid conversation, Justin Mackenzie shares his journey with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), detailing the challenges and triumphs he faced from his early teens through high school and beyond. Diagnosed around seventh or eighth grade, Justin reflects on how debilitating OCD impacted…
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Navigating the Noise: Part 2 - From Intrusive Thoughts to Advocacy with Justine De Jaegher
In Part 2 of this OCD Podcast, Justine De Jaegher details a personal journey with OCD, highlighting her experience with various OCD subtypes such as harm, religious scrupulosity, gender or sexual orientation OCD, and perinatal OCD. Justine discusses the transformative impact of exposure and...
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Navigating the Noise: Part 1 - with Justine De Jaegher
In Part 1 of this OCD podcast, we dive into the personal journey of Justine De Jaegher who has faced the challenges of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) from a young age. Justine shares her experiences from when OCD first manifested with overwhelming intrusive thoughts about harm coming to the...
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Supporting Children with OCD: Insights for Families and Caregivers with Dr. Robert Selles
In this episode of #OurAnxietyStories, the OCD Series, Dr. Robert Selles, a registered psychologist joins Mark Antczak, Anxiety Canada’s clinical counsellor to explore how families and caregivers can support children dealing with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). They talk about recognizing...
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Understanding Cognitive Therapy for OCD with Dr. Maureen Whittal
Discover how cognitive therapy is used to treat OCD, its key components, and how it differs from ERP. Learn about thought-action fusion, cognitive distortions, and real-life examples in this insightful podcast episode with Dr. Maureen Whittal, an acknowledged expert in Cognitive Behavioural…
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Access to OCD Treatments and When to Seek Them with Dr Peggy Richter
In this episode of #OurAnxietyStories, the OCD Series, Mark Antczak, from Anxiety Canada interviews Dr. Peggy Richter, a leading expert in obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Dr. Richter, known for her groundbreaking research on the genetic and biological underpinnings of OCD, discusses how to...
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Understanding OCD and Anxiety: Key Differences, Symptoms and Treatment Options with Dr Marlene Taube-Schiff
In this episode of the #OurAnxietyStories podcast, the OCD series, Mark Antczak, Anxiety Canada’s clinical counsellor, is joined by Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff. Dr. Taube-Schiff is a registered psychologist with expertise in OCD and anxiety disorders. She founded and is the director of Forward...
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Anxiety, Imposter Syndrome, and Public Speaking with Dr. Matthew Chow
Navigating imposter syndrome and public speaking can increase feelings of anxiety for many. When listening to Dr. Matthew Chow, a confident and articulate public speaker, some may be surprised to learn that he deeply understands the overlap of anxiety, fear of public speaking, and imposter...
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Anxiety in Older Adults with Dr. Andrea Iaboni
Excessive anxiety is not a normal part of aging, but many older adults may experience anxiety as they experience transitions and enter a new chapter in life. Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health (CCSMH) and Anxiety Canada have partnered up to disseminate resources on anxiety in older...
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Leading with Vulnerability: Mary-Ann Booth
To see the live recording of this episode, check out our YouTube channel. Stress is a common anxiety trigger, but because a little stress is normal, it can be hard to identify when stress has become a problem. In this episode of #OurAnxietyStories, Mary-Ann Booth shares the pressure and physical...
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Musician Ayla Tesler-Mabé Doesn’t Fret Over Failure Anymore
To see the live recording of this episode, check out our YouTube channel. Because anxiety presents differently for everybody, it can sometimes be easy to miss. Ayla Tesler-Mabé grew up with parents working as psychology professionals, so she was well-versed in anxiety from a young age. However,...
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Putting Panic in Remission with Tom Power
Did you know that panic attacks can cause physical symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, and heart palpitations—and even be mistaken for a medical emergency? In this episode of #OurAnxietyStories, Tom Power shares his journey with anxiety—something he didn’t realize he struggled with…
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Facing Fears and Conquering Cancer: The Story of Kelda Logan
Fear of the unknown, dwelling on the future, and thinking in “what-if” scenarios can be major anxiety triggers, especially for those facing big life changes. In this episode of #OurAnxietyStories, Kelda Logan reflects on how anxiety has manifested throughout her life, including during childhood,...
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An Integrative Approach to Brain Health with Elumind’s Dr. Edalati
When it comes to treating anxiety and other mental health disorders, there isn’t a ‘one-size fits all’ treatment approach. In this episode of #OurAnxietyStories, Dr. Kourosh Edalati shares his experience as medical director and CEO at Elumind Centre for Brain Excellence, a private outpatient...
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Adoption, Anxiety and Finding the Truth with Lise Laforge
Did you know that anxiety and other mental health conditions, like schizophrenia and depression, can drastically impact the trajectory of a person’s life? In this episode of #OurAnxietystories, Lise Laforge reflects on her childhood and how it’s connected to her anxiety journey. At age 8, Lise…
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From Logging Roads to Roads of Recovery with Dale Horth
Did you know men are nearly twice as unlikely to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder compared to women? In this episode of #OurAnxietyStories, Dale Horth highlights the barriers preventing men from seeking diagnosis and treatment. Looking back on his experience working in the logging industry,...
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Group Therapy Really Works with Pegah Mollahajian & Dr. Taube-Schiff
Dealing with anxiety or finding strategies for anxiety is tough at any age, but how can you manage anxiety as an adult when you didn’t have access to the right resources as a child? In this episode of #OurAnxietyStories, Anxiety Canada Youth Network alum Pegah Mollahajian shares her story, and...
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Renowned Artist Robert Bateman Talks Anxiety
Did you know that everyone experiences anxiety in some way or another? In this episode of #OurAnxietyStories, renowned artist Robert Bateman is interviewed by his son, #OurAnxietyStories host John Bateman. Despite having lived a fairly stressful lifestyle, as far as John recalls, his dad never...
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Overcoming Anorexia and Anxiety with Chloë Grande
Did you know that eating disorders and anxiety disorders can overlap? In this episode of #OurAnxietyStories, Chloë Grande reflects on the intersection of anxiety and anorexia. Diagnosed with anorexia at 15, Chloë shares that a recent eating disorder relapse during the COVID-19 pandemic led her to...
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Chemotherapy, Anxiety, Trauma, and Triumph with Tamara Taggart
Work anxiety can impact anyone, but can you imagine having an anxiety attack right before you need to go live on air? In this episode of #OurAnxietyStories, Tamara Taggart shares her story. As a successful broadcaster and speaker, she thrived in her professional life, with many around her noting...
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Tell Us What You Think About #OurAnxietyStories
We at Anxiety Canada are always looking for ways to improve the listener experience. Although this contest is closed, you can still complete the listener feedback survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OAS22-23. Thanks for tuning in, and lookout for new episodes later this year! ***...
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Overcoming Alcohol Addiction and Anxiety with This Hour has 22 Minutes’ Mary Walsh
Mary Walsh is a Newfoundland actor, writer and comedian, best known for CODCO and This Hour has 22 Minutes. Throughout her career, Mary has received many awards and honorary doctorates, including the Governor General's Performing Arts Award (GGPAA) for Lifetime Artistic Achievement.. Mary is an...
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Putting the Host of #OurAnxietyStories John Bateman in the Hotseat
John Bateman, Anxiety Canada Champion and host of #OurAnxietyStories, is a mental health advocate passionate about normalizing and destigmatizing the experience of anxiety. He is also a well-known comedian, writer, event host and woodworker based in Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. In this...
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Looking at the Full Picture with John Hopkins' Dr. Chisolm
Dr. Margaret Chisolm is Vice-Chair for Education, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; and professor of Medicine, at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Chisolm is also the author of “From Survive to Thrive Living your Best Life with...
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Beyond the Bullies: Shane Koyczan’s Journey with Anxiety
Shane Koyczan is a spoken-word poet and writer, best known for writing about issues like bullying, cancer, death, and eating disorders. Shane is best known for the anti-bullying poem “To this Day” which has amassed over 25 million views on YouTube and performed live at a Ted Talk event. In this...
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How Anxiety and Bipolar Disorder Can Overlap with Hannah Stone
Hannah Stone is an artist who began painting and designing clothes in 2002. Inspired by the nostalgia of childhood visits to the seaside arcade, Hannah claims her work "has a way of transporting the viewer to a sweeter and simpler time”. In this episode of #OurAnxietyStories Hannah dives into her...
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Anxiety from a Clinical Lens with Mark Antczak
Mark Antczak is Anxiety Canada’s in-house Registered Clinical Counsellor and Clinical Educator. Mark also practices at the Vancouver CBT Centre, where he specializes in providing cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to adults with anxiety spectrum disorders. In this episode of #OurAnxietyStories...
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Anxiety and Eating Disorders with Joanna Zelichowska
Joanna Zelichowska is a registered clinical counsellor and the manager of Jessie’s Legacy Eating Disorders Prevention Program at Family Services of the North Shore. Jessie’s Legacy was named after Jessie Alexander, a young woman who took her own life after a long battle with disordered eating and...
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Can Help with Jeff Roberts
Born and raised in Kelowna, Jeff Roberts is a 32-year-old leading what could be considered a normal, average life. In this episode of #OurAnxietyStories Jeff shares that although he leads a normal life, he has a rather unique story. Reflecting on his high school years, Jeff recalls a specific...
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From Bullying to BLM with Eboni Fisher
Eboni Fisher is a young BIPOC queer singer, songwriter, actor and mental health advocate. In recent years, Eboni has written and performed an original piece titled “I Can’t Breathe” to raise awareness amid the Black Lives Matter movement during Pride, as well as at the Juneteenth Freedom March in...
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Stopping the Stigma with Stephanie Zito of Self-Care Spotlight
Stephanie Zito is an Educational and Counselling Psychology PhD candidate at McGill, and the founder of the self-care spotlight initiative on Instagram (@SelfCareSpotlight), which has now become a safe space for nearly 400K people to connect with and support one another. In this episode of...
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Men’s Mental Health: Anxiety and More with TC Carling
TC Carling is the President & CEO of the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation (CMHF), providing information, tools, and motivation for men and their families to lead healthier lives. Previously, Carling has gained valuable leadership experience holding executive roles with Canucks Sports &...
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A Look into BC’s Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions with Minister Malcolmson
Minister Sheila Malcolmson is a Canadian politician who has served as the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of British Columbia for the electoral district of Nanaimo. She was elected as MLA for Nanaimo in 2019 and re-elected in 2020. In this episode of #OurAnxietyStories Minister…
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An Anxious Artist’s Journey with Dan Pietens
Dan Pietens is a pencil artist from London, Ontario, known for his highly realistic portraits of professional hockey players including Wayne Gretzky, Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid. To help raise awareness around anxiety, Dan donates proceeds from his artwork sales to Anxiety Canada. In this...
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Anxiety and The Greatest Generation: Tales of World War II with Eugenie Turner
French-Canadian Eugenie Turner was one of few women in the Royal Canadian Air Force selected to serve overseas on a bomber base in the Second World War. There she witnessed horrific crashes, dodged bombings, and worked around the clock on the historic D-Day. In this episode of #OurAnxietyStories...
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Anxiety and Mental Illness Explored with Dr. Kyle Burns
Dr. Kyle Burns is a psychiatrist and Co-Director of VanPsych, a centre that provides high-quality, empirically supported and compassionate care for people with complex mental health challenges. Dr. Burns completed his medical degree and psychiatry training at the University of British Columbia…
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Anxiety in Youth: Malia Baker’s Recovery and Road to Fame
Botswana born and Canadian raised, 14-year-old Malia Baker is a multi-talented actor best known for her role of Mary Anne Spier in Netflix’s highly acclaimed remake of the “Baby-Sitters Club”. Most recently, Baker also joined Nickelodeon’s second season of “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” as Gabby...
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From Stopping Pucks to Stopping the Stigma with Kelly Hrudey
Kelly Hrudey is a former NHL goaltender, a current analyst for Sportsnet's Hockey Night in Canada and a regional broadcaster for the Calgary Flames. He is also a mental health advocate and an Anxiety Canada Champion. In this episode of #OurAnxietyStories Kelly shares how his journey with anxiety...
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Charlie Demers
Charlie Demers, is a Canadian comedian, political activist, voice actor, and writer. In this episode, Charlie shares how he has navigated obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder, discussing how anxiety has impacted his work as a Comedian. Charlie dives into...
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Nickie Lewis
Nickie Lewis is a creative Vancouver resident who has dabbled in costume design, theatre and most recently the creation of art installations that focus on nature and sustainability. In this episode, Nickie shares that she is solution-oriented, and perceives challenges as something she has control...
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Alayna Joy
Alayna Joy is an LGBTQ+ content creator with over a quarter of a million followers on Youtube. In this episode, Alayna shares her journey with anxiety, discussing experiences with aviophobia (a specific phobia that involves a fear of flying), as well as panic attacks. Alayna notes that her lived...
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Judith Law
Judith Law is the Executive Director of Anxiety Canada, a non-profit organization devoted to developing free online, self-help, and evidence-based resources on anxiety. In this episode, Judith shares a brief history of the nationalization of Anxiety Canada (formerly AnxietyBC), touching on how a...
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Maya Fleischmann
Maya Fleischmann is a post-secondary student on track to pursuing a career in family law. In this episode, Maya shares how as a child, anxiety manifested for her as perfectionism, and that she was unaware that what she felt was considered to be anxiety until she received a formal diagnosis of...
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Marlisse McRobie
Marlisse McRobie is a parent in residence at FamilySmart who provides peer support for parents and caregivers whose children have mental health and/or substance use concerns. In this episode, Marlisse shares her experience seeking support for her son who showed symptoms of anxiety from a young…
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Anastasia Williams
Anastasia Williams is a registered nurse (RN), currently working as a case manager in home and community care. In this episode, Anastasia touches on her lived experience with anxiety, emphasizing the lack of awareness and support she encountered growing up. Anastasia recalls being labeled as...
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Graeme Partridge-David
Graeme Partridge-David is a parent in residence at FamilySmart who provides peer support for parents and caregivers whose children have mental health and/or substance use concerns. In this episode, Graeme shares his family history with mental health challenges, emphasizing his own lived…
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Elizabeth May
Elizabeth May is a Canadian politician who served as leader of the Green Party of Canada from 2006 to 2019 and has been a Member of Parliament for Saanich—Gulf Islands since 2011. Elizabeth also founded and served as the Executive Director of the Sierra Club Canada from 1989 to 2006. In this...
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Greyston Holt
Greyston Holt is a Canadian actor, best known for his roles in 50 States of Fright, Batwoman and Bitten. In this episode, Greyston shares how worries around Covid-19 led him to feeling physical symptoms of anxiety. Greyston also touches on how he tackles anxiety-provoking situations in the film...
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Vitoria Murakami
Vitoria Murakami is a member of the CMHA BounceBack Youth Advisory Committee, where she acts as a peer educator and actively contributes to the CMHA BounceBack blog. In this episode, Vitoria shares her experience immigrating to Vancouver from Brazil, emphasizing how attending a new school, living...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Want to learn more about anxiety and hear people share their experiences? Welcome to #OurAnxietyStories, a mental health podcast funded by the Provincial Health Services Authority in partnership with HeretoHelp. Hosted by John Bateman, #OurAnxietyStories highlights the stories and experiences of people from different backgrounds, including psychologists, political figures, celebrities, and regular folks. #OurAnxietyStories is brought to you by Anxiety Canada™, a leader in developing free evidence-based resources, including the free anxiety-management app, MindShift CBT. To learn more about Anxiety Canada, visit www.AnxietyCanada.com.
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