Taking Good Care Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Dr. Andrew and Dr. Dave have an impassioned conversation about masculinity. From understanding the historical aspects of the masculinity to the recent rise in popularity of the series, "Adolescence" on Netflix, the psychologists explore factors influencing society's views of traditional masculinity and how to promote positive masculinity in the 21st century. Catch Dr. Andrew and Dr. Dave on CTV's Your Morning Show on May 9, 2025 as they discuss this topic on its national broadcast.

In this episode, Dr. Andrew and Dr. Dave discuss their thoughts and feelings during a client's first psychology appointment. There are many variables to consider to ensure that we are providing the best care right from the start!

In this introductory episode, Dr. Andrew and Dr. Dave revisit their initial fascinations with psychology and how it has led to their careers. Along the way, you start to get a glimpse of how psychology has influenced their interests, family life, and work.

Welcome to the Taking Good Care podcast. This is Dr. Andrew Wong and Dr. St. Arnault's brand new podcast focusing on all things related to psychology and psychological wellbeing. Check out our podcast trailer and join us on your favourite streaming service!

Dr. Andrew and Dr. Dave highlight the complexities of grief and loss. From understanding how children process loss to grieving the loss of an identity, the psychologists take an in-depth look at various considerations when we lose someone or something close to us. This episode is dedicated to our friend and former classmate, Dr. Chiara Papile.

Setting healthy boundaries is a much more complex task than we think! Dr. Andrew and Dr. Dave dive into a conversation about the many nuanced factors that impact our ability to set boundaries within ourselves and the people in our environment. By working towards setting healthier boundaries, we are striving toward taking better care of our mental health.

In this episode, Dr. Andrew and Dr. Dave invite Dr. Kendell Banack (registered psychologist) to discuss the power of emotions within the therapeutic process as well as in our daily living. Dr. Banack's clinical practice focuses on the use of Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) to unpack the role of emotions in our lives, which ultimately shapes the way we interpret our experiences and relationships.

Through personal and extensive clinical experiences, Dr. Andrew and Dr. Dave have an animated conversation about attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). As one of the most well-researched childhood disorders, Dr. Andrew and Dr. Dave debunk myths, share strategies, and empathize with those struggling with ADHD.

In this episode, Dr. Andrew and Dr. Dave explore the many obstacles to self-compassion. More than in previous episodes, the two psychologists open up and reflect about their personal experiences with self-compassion. By doing so, they shed some light on how the practice of self-compassion can bring a sense of peace and satisfaction to our daily lives.

In a society that is in constant pursuit of happiness, Dr. Andrew and Dr. Dave explore the ingredients for happiness, the myths of happiness, and the science behind happiness. Our definition of "happiness" may change as we age, but the foundation of happiness and satisfaction is more deeply rooted within us than we think!