In this episode, Dr. Andrew and Dr. Dave dive into one of their favorite therapeutic approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Building on the foundations of cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness, ACT helps clients learn to accept what is beyond their control while committing to meaningful actions that foster change. Join Dr. Andrew and Dr. Dave as they unpack the six core processes that make up ACT and discuss why this evidence-based approach has become such a valuable part of their clinical practice.

Collaboration across disciplines is essential in psychological practice. This week, Dr. Andrew and Dr. Dave sit down with Ms. Angèle Lamontagne Looy, a speech-language pathologist (SLP), to explore her experiences working with children and adults in rural communities. Together, they discuss the wide-ranging impacts of speech and language challenges from stuttering and pronunciation difficulties to struggles with social communication, and how these issues can affect mental health when left unaddressed. Whether you’re an educator, caregiver, or healthcare professional, this conversation highlights the crucial role of early intervention and the power of interdisciplinary teamwork in supporting communication and well-being.

Should you require additional SLP resources, please see below:

Speech-Language & Audiology Canada

https://www.sac-oac.ca/for-the-public/

Alberta

https://www.acslpa.ca/slp-information/

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/service.aspx?Id=7406

Private SLP services: https://asapp.ca

Resources:

https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Topic/Pediatric-Rehabilitation/Pages/communication.aspx

https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Topic/Pediatric-Rehabilitation/Pages/talk-box.aspx

Ontario

https://www.caslpo.com

https://www.firstwords.ca/blog

In this episode, Dr. Andrew and Dr. Dave have a very unscripted conversation with their audio engineer, David Matta, about his experience editing his first podcast focusing on psychology and mental health without any background in this field. In this fun exchange, they explore what it has been like to inadvertently learn so much about psychology, how he has taken information from episodes and applied it to his daily living, and how to ensure the information is accessible for listeners. David also turns the tables on our hosts as he asks Dr. Andrew and Dr. Dave a series of reflective questions about the process of creating a new podcast.

You can find David Matta at https://davidmattasound.com/