Pod Help Us

Notes to Self

Misha reads selections from a journal he kept during therapy sessions. How can we get ourselves to tune in to the things we've already learned, which can even be helpful if we're in a neurochemical tailspin?   

Addiction and Recovery 101

A must-hear interview with Jeremy McIvor, Program Manager at the GreeneStone Centre for Recovery. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, you are not alone, and help is available.  

Pain and the Mind-Body Connection

This episode (an essay, a memoir, and a philosophical exploration of the mind/body connection) explores the toll chronic pain and physical illness can take on mental health. I reminisce, talk to a friend, and then remember some of the strategies I've found helpful. Don't forget: Suffering = Pain x Resistance.    

Sick Leave

When we're visibly sick or injured, we generally stop and heal, and people have an easy time understanding. But what about when mental health issues limit us or make us incapable of doing our jobs? This episode is about learning to accept and respect limitations, and trying to stay healthy in a sick world. We cover Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, why we push ourselves beyond our capabilities, and how to set more realistic expectations.  

The Playful Warrior

In this first episode of Pod Help Us, Neurolinguistic Programming practitioner and certified Life Coach Kara Latta (@theplayfulwarrior) talks about liberated self-expression, perfectionism, the power of play, inner-child healing, self-love, and learning to let go.