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Geriatric occupational therapist Karen Carney talks to host Marianne Wisenthal about empowering older adults to safely age in place. They explore early intervention, adaptive devices, financial realities, and practical strategies for families navigating cognitive decline, caregiver burnout, and the importance of planning ahead to ensure dignity, connection, and quality of life in later years.

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Host Marianne Wisenthal welcomes psychologist Dr. Christopher Willard to discuss his latest book, College Mental Health 101: A Guide for Students, Parents and Professionals. Together, they explore today's college mental health crisis, the impact of social media and the pandemic, practical resilience-building strategies, and actionable advice for students, parents, and educators navigating these challenges.

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Host Marianne Wisenthal talks to financial expert Shannon Lee Simmons about her latest book, Making Bank: Money Skills for Real Life, designed to help tweens and teens develop smart money habits. Shannon shares why financial literacy is crucial for young people, how parents can support them, and practical steps to build confidence with money early on.

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In this episode, organizational coach Katie Bowkett talks to host Marianne Wisenthal about the art of goal setting, resilience, and personal growth. She shares insights on SMART goals, flexible goal setting, and the power of accountability partners. Katie emphasizes progress over perfection, adapting to uncertainty, and aligning goals with personal values. With practical strategies, she inspires listeners to take meaningful steps toward success.

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In this episode of The LifeSpeak Podcast, gerontologist Patricia McCarthy Faust delves into brain aging and health. Discussing insights from her book The Boomer Brain, Patricia shares how lifestyle factors such as exercise, mental stimulation, nutrition, social connection, sleep, and stress management can reverse cognitive decline and prevent dementia. With firsthand experiences and practical advice, she emphasizes neuroplasticity’s power at any age, offering hope and actionable strategies for brain longevity.

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This episode explores how leaders can overcome misalignment, manage competing priorities, and embrace vulnerability. Host Marianne Wisenthal sits down with behavioral scientist Dr. Brooke Struck to discuss collective leadership, conflict resolution through curiosity, and actionable strategies to unlock team potential and navigate organizational challenges. A must-listen for leaders striving for impact and innovation!

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In this episode, health advocate Shirley Weir shares her personal journey through menopause and her mission to educate and empower women. From busting myths and advocating for yourself in the doctor's office to hormone therapy and workplace impacts, Weir offers practical insights to help women navigate midlife with confidence and clarity.

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In this episode, host Marianne Wisenthal interviews Jennifer Snowdon, a trauma-informed Buteyko breathing educator and integrative breathing therapist. They discuss the powerful connection between breath and mental health, how stress and trauma impact breathing patterns, and how retraining breath can improve emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Jennifer also shares practical breathing exercises to help manage stress and offers insights into the benefits of nose breathing for better health.

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Pioneering physician, psychiatrist, and spoken-word poet, Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa shares her journey from being the only Black student in her cohort at medical school to becoming a vocal advocate for equity in medicine. Dr. Oriuwa's work helped admit the largest group of Black medical students in Canada, and, in her discussion with LifeSpeak’s Marianne Wisenthal, she reflects on the systemic racism she faced, her role in changing the narrative, and her personal and professional growth.

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In this podcast episode, LifeSpeak Inc.'s Vice President of Content, Marianne Wisenthal interviews Michele Rosner, a dedicated advocate for parents of children with disabilities. Michele shares her journey as the mother of Julia, a young adult with complex medical needs. She discusses the challenges and profound joys of caregiving, emphasizing how her family shifted from a mindset of "it's not fair" to finding joy despite ongoing struggles. Michele's insights cover the evolution of her family's dynamics, her strategies for balancing caregiving with personal growth, and the importance of community and advocacy. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about resilience, empowerment, and embracing a different kind of special.

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Host Marianne Wisenthal and Psychologist Dr. Terri-Lynn MacKay discuss GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and their unexpected impact on mental wellness. They explore how the drugs influence our food consumption, addiction behaviors, and body image, and address side effects and potential long-term impacts. This episode also touches on societal implications, such as the food industry's role in obesity and challenges faced by those with eating disorders. Tune in for an insightful conversation that navigates the complex interplay between weight-loss medications and mental wellbeing.

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Nurses are absolutely essential to patient outcomes, but what they do (and why they do it) is often quite misunderstood. Nurses, authors, and co-hosts of The Gritty Nurse Podcast, Amie Archibald-Varley and Sara Fung share how they are working to change the perception of nursing, what really happens on nightshifts, and why their passion for the profession keeps them going.

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Author and mental health advocate Leanne Toshiko Simpson talks about her personal experience as a psychiatric survivor, what it's like living with bipolar disorder, and why she decided to write a romantic comedy about mental illness. 

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Dr. Terri-Lynn Mackay discusses how psychedelic-assisted therapy is being used to treat mental health and substance use issues. She explains what the science is telling us about its effectiveness, and why anyone considering this form of treatment should work with an experienced professional.

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Can our middle years really be exciting? Certified professional co-active coach Sara Smeaton thinks so. She explains how midlife is THE time to hone-in on our passions and truly thrive. (And no, we don't all have to be like J.Lo - It's all about reframing our mindset).

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In a discussion with LifeSpeak Inc.'s VP, Content Marianne Wisenthal, Dr. Ashley Junghans-Rutelonis explains how ADHD impacts and presents in women and girls. The psychologist debunks myths about symptoms, why a professional diagnosis is crucial, and how women with ADHD can truly thrive as parents, partners, and in the workplace.

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Global HR expert Rajesh Uttamchandani talks to LifeSpeak's VP, Content Marianne Wisenthal about quiet quitting, what job satisfaction really means, and how creating your own personal 'board of directors' can help set you up for career success.

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Unlike paid caregivers, family caregivers don't 'clock-out' at the end of a shift or get vacation days. Certified Caregiving Consultant Elizabeth Miller talks to LifeSpeak's Marianne Wisenthal about the mental and emotional load of caring for others, her own journey as a working family caregiver, and how self-care can be the antidote to caregiver burnout.

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When was the last time you were filled with a sense of wonder? Psychologist Dr. Jonah Paquette explains why experiencing moments of awe can make us happier, healthier, and more compassionate to others. He also shares how we can feel awestruck every day, just by tuning in to the world around us.

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What exactly is self-compassion? Certified Professional Coach Jenny Tryansky explains what self-compassion really means, how we can all shift our mindset to be kinder to ourselves, and why it's totally OK to like yourself (mistakes and all).

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In 2020, Alexandra Wyman was plunged into grief when her husband died by suicide, instantly leaving her a widow and single parent. Today, she is an advocate and public speaker for resources on the aftermath of suicide. Alexandra shares her personal experience with grief, how she manages her own mental health, and the common misconceptions about suicide that she's working hard to dispel.

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Ever wonder if you drink "too much"? New guidelines for alcohol consumption are causing some to rethink how much alcohol they consume. Psychologist Dr. Terri-Lynn Mackay explains why this is a great opportunity to reframe our thinking about alcohol under the broader umbrella of health, and what you might want to consider before pouring that 2nd (or third) glass of wine.

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Feeling Frazzled? Organizational Wellbeing Consultant Dr. Reena Kotecha shares her personal experience with burnout while working as a front-line doctor, how to recognize the signs, and what you can do when quitting feels like the only option.

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According to George Mumford, reaching your highest level is to become "unlocked". The elite performance expert achieved success, and overcome a serious drug addiction, using mindfulness and meditation. He has helped NBA superstars like Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan reach levels of greatness and shares how anyone can become unlocked by discovering and harnessing their own individual potential (no jump shot required!).

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Human connection is crucial to happiness, yet we've never been more disconnected that we are today. Psychologist Jody Carrington explains how shame, trauma, and emotional dysregulation have played a role and what we can all do to reconnect and feel truly seen.

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We have all experienced feelings of stress, sadness, and anxiety. Psychotherapist and bestselling author, Owen O'Kane shares techniques we can do throughout our day to manage uncomfortable feelings and unhelpful thinking patterns.

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Death of a partner, job-loss, divorce, pandemic. At one point or another, each of us will be faced with some kind of unexpected life crisis. Financial planner and life coach Shannon Lee Simmons shares techniques that can help us make sound choices when emotional and financial stakes are high.

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Never before have teenage girls had so many demands placed upon them, by themselves and by others. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Tara Porter talks how today's young women can cope during this stage, what they want parents to better understand, and why she’s feeling so hopeful and optimistic about this generation.

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Breaking the taboo on menopause, tackling our complicated relationship with money, and fighting feelings of pandemic fatigue—these are just a few of the essential topics The LifeSpeak Podcast tackled over the past 12 months. They’re also the three podcasts that resonated the most with our listeners this year.

Join your regular host Marianne Wisenthal as she recaps key insights and surprising takeaways from the top three LifeSpeak podcasts of 2022.

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Bored out of your mind? Dr. James Danckert has built an impressive career on the study of boredom. The cognitive neuroscientist and author explains what happens in our brain when we feel bored, how it impacts our mental health, and why being confronted by tedium is a crucial signal that we shouldn’t ignore.

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Doom scrolling, digital clutter, and screen addiction can cause many of us to feel stress and anxious. Digital wellness educator Lisa Pender shares strategies for having a more balanced relationship with our devices, at work and at home because, “we cannot talk about personal health and wellbeing in the 21st century without talking about digital wellness.”

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Trauma pervades every aspect of our lives but there are ways to manage the stress. Psychologist Dr. Christopher Willard explains how self-compassion practices such as breathing, gratitude, and mindfulness can make us all more resilient to the world around us.

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In the early months of the pandemic, many organizations made employee mental health a bold priority. Two-and-half years on, is it still top of mind? Jo Yarker discusses the impact of long Covid on our attitudes towards health in the workplace, how ‘The Great Resignation’ is related to mental health, and why employers must adapt themselves to ensure a healthy and fulfilling workplace.

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At what point can your relationship with alcohol, drugs, or gambling be considered risky? Clinical psychologist Dr. Youssef Allami explains how to recognize the signs of addiction, whether abstaining is the key to recovery, and why calling someone “an addict” can prevent them from getting the support they really need.

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Michael Bach is an author and thought leader in the fields of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. He explains what companies can do to create inclusive workplaces for people who don’t fit squarely into the “straight” and “cis” box and how being an active ally for LGBTQ2+ communities is good for business.

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ER doctor and a radio broadcaster Dr. Brian Goldman discusses why teamwork is a transcendent experience, how adopting a “me to we” mentality can save lives and the number one thing we can all do to become a better teammate, in work and in life.

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Menopause is a natural and inevitable transition for women over 50, yet it’s highly misunderstood by both doctors and those experiencing it. Menopause specialist trainer Bev Thorogood explains why menopause is a crucial workplace issue, what employers can do to better support midlife women, and how her own experience with severe hormonal changes led her to leave her civil service job, and start a new career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Did you know that eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness? Clinical therapist Kyla Fox discusses how the pandemic is impacting those with eating disorders, how she overcame her own struggle with anorexia, and why she decided to open a recovery centre to offer the kind of professional support to others that she didn’t get herself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feeling crushed by pandemic fatigue? You’re not alone. Two years of masks, lockdowns, and social isolation has left many of us feeling emotionally exhausted. Registered psychotherapist Janna Comrie offers advice on how to fight your fatigue and what therapists like herself are doing to adapt to changing times.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Registered dietician and nutritionist, Nishta Saxena offers advice for parents who are struggling with picky eaters. She also talks about how the pandemic has impacted our relationship with food, why nutrition can have a huge impact on a family’s mental health, and how we should all be striving to become ‘empowered eaters’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is your worry about the future of the planet affecting your mental health? The Eco Hub founder Candice Batista shares advice on managing our worries about the climate crisis, why a $6 t-shirt costs more than you think, and the number one thing we should all be doing to help save the earth.

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Do you feel guilt and shame about your finances? Shannon Lee Simmons says that this is a common struggle for many of her clients. The financial planner explains why social media plays into our feelings of inadequacy, and how we can all improve our relationship with our money.

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What’s the most pressure you’ve ever been under and how did you react? According to Dane Jensen, how we navigate our highest-pressure moments has a huge impact on the overall trajectory of our lives, both in terms of how successful we are and how much we enjoy the journey along the way. He explains the difference between stress and pressure, tools we can all use to cope, and why being better at time management is most definitely not the answer.

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Whether you’re still working from home or back in the office, video meetings are here to stay. Executive trainers and communication experts, Judith Asher and Frank O’Halloran share their expertise on how we can all improve our virtual communication skills, one webcam conversation at a time.

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Family counselor and bestselling author Alyson Schafer shares what it takes to raise a resilient kid and how to tackle some of the most challenging times of parenting. She also talks about how our approach to child-rearing has changed over her 20+ year career, what we could be doing better, and where parents may be a little less hard on themselves.

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Can what you eat protect you against COVID-19? Immunologist Dr. Aileen Burford-Mason discusses her book The War Against Viruses, and the key role optimal nutrition plays in the prevention and management of chronic illness including diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and coronaviruses.

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From stay-at-home parents to successful executives, many people struggle with a critical voice that tells them they aren’t good enough. Certified personal development coach Jenny Tryansky shares techniques for silencing your inner critic once and for all.

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Have you avoided crucial dental treatments or vaccines because you’re afraid of needles? You’re not alone. Millions of people around the world experience a serious fear of injections. Clinical health psychologist and public health educator, Dr. Marty Martin shares insight and actionable tools to overcome everything from mild anxiety to outright phobia.

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What happens when doctors fall apart? General internist Dr. Jillian Horton addresses doctor burnout, her new book, We Are All Perfectly Fine: A Memoir of Love, Medicine and Healing, and how compassionate medicine is the key to protecting the mental health of both physicians and their patients.

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Mental health advocate Mark Henick shares his story of attempting suicide as a teen, why he’s made it his life’s work to break the stigma of mental illness, and how empathy is the key to making meaningful change.

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