Brains are the best. They do a lot for us. More than we can think about, and more than we know. But what happens when the brain gets injured? Maybe it’s a car accident, or a fall at work, or a slip on an icy sidewalk. I’ve seen patients’ lives completely change after a head [...]
It’s halfway through the year! Did you reach your goals? Did you keep the habit you start in January? If you’ve answered no to these questions, then you’re in the right place. It’s time to reassess your goals which is what we do in this podcast. In this podcast you’ll learn: Why midway through the year is the [...]
It was 1:24:34 pm, on Tuesday, May 15 when I decided to be happy. Just for the sake of it. Not because of anything. Just because. Through the magic of video, I’ve been able to witness the moment where this AHA transformed me. This article contains screenshots of that video call. I was deep into a 3-month [...]
May in Canada marks Speech and Hearing Awareness month. That inspired me to have a conversation about communication. I see so many patients struggle with communicating their needs and expressing themselves. Don’t take my word for it, but in my experience, this lack of communication is a stress that affects our health. It’s time for us to [...]
Tomorrow is Canada’s National Day of Mourning, when we remember those who died, or were injured or made ill from their work. This podcast addresses how our bodies handle losses. In this podcast you’ll learn: The prime emotion that your skin might be trying to get your attention about About the craziest story about one of [...]
The title of this post could be the entire blog article, but I’ll give you some context. I’ve been working with a coach in an online, group setting with the purpose of transforming our businesses and our lives. I have had a million AHAs going through the material, showing up on the weekly calls, and witnessing [...]
If you’ve been reading these blogs or listening to my podcasts for a while you might be wondering, “Why does that girl spend so much time talking about stress?” I will answer that question. But first a little context. I often listen to audios on my commute to work. I just finished a 36-lecture series [...]
In honour of Psychology Awareness Month in February, this Tonic Podcast is all about changing your thoughts so you can change your life. In this podcast you’ll learn: about the power of your thoughts and how to change them to unleash the creative power of your mind and physical health what thought loops are and how to [...]
The World Health Organization defines health as, “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” In honour of Psychology Awareness Month, this Tonic Podcast is all about depression and anxiety. In this podcast you’ll learn: how discovering problematic foods is paramount to your mental well being why your [...]
Love. Joy. Peace. Integrity. Kindness. Love. Joy. Peace. Integrity. Kindness. With each step I kept repeating these words. Love. Joy. Peace. Integrity. Kindness. This was my. mantra as I left the centre of the labyrinth on a retreat recently, grounding those words into the earth under my feet, and the earth of my body. I [...]