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  • Charlie Demers

    Charlie Demers
    2020/12/08
    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 his experience with cognitive behavioral therapy, highlighting the financial barriers that many face when seeking treatment.  Charlie also touches on his most recent novel, ‘Primary Obsessions’, which was inspired by his psychologist. ‘Primary Obsessions’ follows practicing clinician, Dr. Annick Boudreau, and involves themes of mental health.   *** This podcast is brought to you by Anxiety Canada™, a leader in developing free online, self-help, and evidence-based resources on anxiety. For more information and resources, please visit our website and download our app MindShift™ CBT.
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    42 分
  • Nickie Lewis

    Nickie Lewis
    2020/10/09
    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 over “fixing". However, unlike the challenges of her past, COVID-19 isn’t something she can “fix”, which has led to her first experience with anxiety. Nickie mentions how she uses art as a coping mechanism, sharing that throughout this pandemic, she has been creating installations using twigs and twine in a Robert Burnaby Park. Nickie also touches on her experience raising a son with anxiety and what it has been like helping him navigate back-to-school despite concerns around COVID-19.    *** This podcast is brought to you by Anxiety Canada™, a leader in developing free online, self-help, and evidence-based resources on anxiety. For more information and resources, please visit our websi
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    27 分
  • Alayna Joy

    Alayna Joy
    2020/10/09
    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 experiences with anxiety led her to discovering mindfulness and compassion, tools that she now actively shares with her followers. Alayna also touches on the feelings of anxiety she experienced while ending an engagement and navigating her sexual identity while in the public eye.    *** This podcast is brought to you by Anxiety Canada™, a leader in developing free online, self-help, and evidence-based resources on anxiety. For more information and resources, please visit our website and download our free app MindShift™ CBT.
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    34 分
  • Judith Law

    Judith Law
    2020/10/09
    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 nation-wide need for accessible evidence-based resources on anxiety influenced the organization’s re-brand. Judith discusses the various avenues of treatment available, including MindShift CBT Groups, Anxiety Canada’s heavily subsidized virtual group therapy program. Judith also touches on how Anxiety Canada has responded to the growing demand for resources fueled by COVID-19.   *** This podcast is brought to you by Anxiety Canada™, a leader in developing free online, self-help, and evidence-based resources on anxiety.For more information and resources, please visit our website and download our app MindShift™ CBT.
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    41 分
  • Maya Fleischmann

    Maya Fleischmann
    2020/09/29
    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 generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) as a teenager. Maya also touches on the tools and techniques, such as mental health apps, that help her cope on a day to day basis.   *** This podcast is brought to you by Anxiety Canada™, a leader in developing free online, self-help, and evidence-based resources on anxiety. For more information and resources, please visit our website and download our app MindShift™ CBT.
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    22 分
  • Marlisse McRobie

    Marlisse McRobie
    2020/09/29
    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 age. Marlisse also touches on how her son’s experience with anxiety opened her eyes and allowed her to recognize feelings of anxiety in her own life. *** This podcast is brought to you by Anxiety Canada™, a leader in developing free online, self-help, and evidence-based resources on anxiety. For more information and resources, please visit our website and download our app MindShift™ CBT.
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    23 分
  • Anastasia Williams

    Anastasia Williams
    2020/09/17
    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 “problematic” and “attention seeking”, and states that only recently was she able to label the feelings she experienced as anxiety. Anastasia also touches on her volunteer role as a mental health educator, which includes teaching a cognitive behavioural therapy course. *** This podcast is brought to you by Anxiety Canada™, a leader in developing free online, self-help, and evidence-based resources on anxiety. For more information and resources, please visit our website and download our app MindShift™ CBT.
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    36 分
  • Graham Partridge David

    Graham Partridge David
    2020/09/17

    Graham 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, Graham shares his family history with mental health challenges, emphasizing his own lived experience with anxiety and panic attacks. Graham also touches on how his lived experience with anxiety has allowed him to help others, including his son, navigate various mental health challenges.

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    This podcast is brought to you by Anxiety Canada™, a leader in developing free online, self-help, and evidence-based resources on anxiety.

    For more information and resources, please visit our website and download our app MindShift™ CBT.
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    22 分