The Revolutionized Mind

This week on The Revolutionized Mind, we are joined by mental health speaker, author, and CEO, Wes Woodson! In this episode, Wes talks about some of his personal experiences with mental health challenges and how these have inspired him to do the work that he does today. Growing up in a predominantly white suburban town, Wes experienced social anxiety as people would often look at him differently. Additionally, he struggled with test anxiety in school and was put on an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) which contributed to both internalized shame and externalized judgment. Achievement was a big deal in his household and he put a lot of pressure on himself to succeed over the years. When he was 22, he experienced domestic violence and was then placed in an intensive outpatient program. Here, Wes learned a great deal about himself, his anxiety, and other people. He decided to take what he learned and turn it into a mental health education company where he now goes around the country working with students and educators. We discuss the difference between stress and anxiety, share practical strategies that actually work to manage anxiety, and emphasize the importance of nurturing your own personal needs. This conversation is sure to teach you something new and/or bring some positive energy into your day. Full episode coming out tomorrowContent warning: This episode mentions the topics of suicide and domestic violence. Please make sure that you are in the right headspace to consume this content before pressing play on this episode. If you are in a crisis or require immediate mental health support, please call or text ‘988’. Thanks so much for tuning in today! If you enjoyed the episode, please don't forget to leave a rating and/or review on whatever platform you're listening on. New episodes will be coming out every Friday. Be sure to follow me on social media @therevolutionizedmind for all the updates!Wes' website: https://weswoodson.com/

This week on The Revolutionized Mind, we are joined by Michael Brovac! In this episode, Michael shares his story of being diagnosed with a rare disease when he was only 12 weeks old. This disease, called IPEX Syndrome, involves immunodeficiency that landed Michael in the hospital for the majority of his first 18 years of life. His younger brother, Cameron, was also diagnosed at an early age which at the time, made them only 2/50 known cases worldwide. Unfortunately, Cameron passed away at the age of 10 and Michael wanted to give up on his own fight. Then, he met someone who significantly impacted his life for the better. Right before he went into emergency surgery, he was pushed to think about things differently. Everything changed from that day forward. He changed his perspectives, he started actually believing in himself, and he learned how to live a full life despite what people told him. Now, he’s a speaker and coach who aims to inspire others along their own journeys. We discuss what it felt like to be "the sick kid", the role his parents and support system have played throughout his life, and the importance of finding your purpose. This conversation is extremely inspiring and eye-opening!Content warning: This episode mentions the topic of suicide. Please make sure that you are in the right headspace to consume this content before pressing play on this episode. If you are in a crisis or require immediate mental health support, please call or text ‘988’. Thanks so much for tuning in today! If you enjoyed the episode, please don't forget to leave a rating and/or review on whatever platform you're listening on. New episodes will be coming out every Friday. Be sure to follow me on social media @therevolutionizedmind for all the updates!Michael's website: https://michaelbrovac.ca/

This week on The Revolutionized Mind, we are joined by Maria Estrada! Maria is a Mental Health Advocate, Public Speaker, Program Manager, and Child & Youth Counsellor. In this episode, she tells us all about her mental health journey as she navigated immigration as a young child, instability in her day-to-day life, and a lack of healthy relationships. Maria has been diagnosed with Depression, Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and Bipolar Disorder, and she explains that each diagnosis has felt like a puzzle piece that was missing in her life. Focusing on BPD, she shares some facts about the mental illness, some of her own lived experiences, and some of her professional experiences working with people who have BPD. Maria emphasizes the importance of learning to sit with your emotions, cope with distress, and practice self-compassion. She knows what it feels like to live with this mental illness and she does everything she can to support those who need it. This conversation is real, inspiring, and empowering, and I truly hope you love it!Content warning: This episode mentions suicide, self-harm, substance use, and domestic violence. Please make sure that you are in the right headspace to consume this content before pressing play on this episode. If you are in a crisis or require immediate mental health support, please call or text ‘988’. Thanks so much for tuning in today! If you enjoyed the episode, please don't forget to leave a rating and/or review on whatever platform you're listening on. New episodes will be coming out every Friday. Be sure to follow me on social media @therevolutionizedmind for all the updates!Check out an Emotion Wheel: https://www.calm.com/blog/the-feelings-wheel

This week on The Revolutionized Mind, we are joined by the fabulous Emily Martin. Emily is a fitness instructor, law clerk, and content creator from the GTA. In this episode, she tells us about how she first started struggling with anxiety when she was in high school and she shares some of the strategies that she has learned along the way. She still has anxiety today, but she is much better at managing it which allows her to keep up with her other commitments. Emily works full-time as a law clerk, teaches 10+ fitness classes a week (spin, barre, mat pilates, reformer pilates, and boxing), and posts content every single day. Her goal is to inspire people to create balance in their lives, to prioritize their health and wellness, and to motivate people to get uncomfortable. I hope you're able to take something positive away from this conversation and apply it to your own life!Thanks so much for tuning in today! If you enjoyed the episode, please don't forget to leave a rating and/or review on whatever platform you're listening on. New episodes will be coming out every Friday. Be sure to follow me on social media @therevolutionizedmind for all the updates!

Happy Friday! Today we are joined by the Founder and Executive Director of the Women’s Nonprofit Network (WNN), Hailey Rodgers! Hailey is all about women’s health and empowerment. In this episode, she tells us about how her background in marketing and her experiences in the not-for-profit sector both really inspired her to create WNN. This new Canadian nonprofit empowers women to thrive, lead with purpose, and build stronger communities. Hailey talks about her journey in starting her own organization and emphasizes the importance of maintaining meaningful relationships and putting yourself out there. Hailey is also the Growth Marketing Manager at myStoria, a femtech startup that is aiming to reshape the fertility care landscape. She shares some statistics about fertility and explains why the work that they are doing is crucial. This episode is inspiring, informative, and (unbiasedly) incredible! Thanks so much for tuning in today! If you enjoyed the episode, please don't forget to leave a rating and/or review on whatever platform you're listening on. New episodes will be coming out every Friday. Be sure to follow me on social media @therevolutionizedmind for all the updates!Women's Nonprofit Network (WNN) - https://www.womensnonprofitnetwork.commyStoria - https://linktr.ee/mystoriafertility?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=468c7fc9-a776-4d7d-88a5-7cf6922ae06aAngelica's Recommendations:Sex Education: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0jQz6jqQS0Hysteria - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1435513/

Hi everyone - welcome to Episode 1 of Season 2! I am super excited to be back on the microphone sharing many different things with you all. I wanted to start off by talking about where I’ve been and what my goals are for this new season. I took some time to self-reflect on the podcast and really think about how I wanted to show up in this space. I decided to select a theme for this season, and that is going to be The Butterfly Effect. The Butterfly Effect is the idea that small actions can create powerful ripple effects in our lives and the world around us. I, personally, feel a sense of empowerment when I think about The Butterfly Effect and I am hoping that you will too. Every episode will end with a call to action that has the power to contribute to long-term, positive change, either on an individual level or a larger community/global level. These actions are meant to inspire and motivate you to take some small step. When everything feels like it’s on fire and you don’t know where to start, I want to remind you that there ARE things in your control and you CAN make a difference. I hope you love these conversations as much as I do!We also have two special guests in this episode from the Lumenus team: Senior Director of Fund Development, Laura Champion & Board Director, Dr. Mike Daniels. They tell us all about the amazing work that their organization does in the city of Toronto. They provide Wraparound support to those who need it and offer different services and programs for things like mental health, autism, substance use, caregiving, and so much more. They have an upcoming community fundraiser called, ‘Embody Yoga’ on Sunday, March 30, 2025 from 8am-11am. You can register for the event online (https://www.lumenus.ca/embody-yoga/) or if you can’t make it, please consider making a donation or sharing it within your network. It’s going to be an amazing day and the funds raised will go directly to supporting people in the community - a great “Butterfly Effect” action if I do say so myself.Thanks so much for tuning in today! Episodes will be coming out every Friday (for now at least). Be sure to follow me on social media @therevolutionizedmind for all the updates.P.S I’m sorry the audio in my solo parts is a little bit wonky - I recorded this sitting on the couch and I apparently don’t know how to sit still :)

This week on The Revolutionized Mind, we're joined by mental health advocate and health science writer, Rick Molina. Rick and I have been friends on Instagram for quite some time now and it's been awesome getting to build that connection. Rick's posts are super informative and are all related to improving our well-being using research. Today, he shares his personal story with depression and explains how he actively uses the science of nature to maintain a healthy headspace. He shares lots of studies and facts about how nature is connected to our mental health and how we can use nature to really improve our overall health and wellness. You're bound to learn something from listening to this conversation and I hope it inspires you to spend more time outdoors. Be sure to follow us on social media @therevolutionizedmind & @rickmolina.healthscience, and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show on whatever platform you're listening on!

Happy Friday :) I didn't even realize that this was our 100th episode - yaaay!! This week, we are joined by a fellow mental health advocate, Tara Campbell. In this episode, Tara tells us all about how she got diagnosed with bipolar disorder, the fear that came along with her diagnosis, and what inspired her to really embrace this illness that was impacting her everyday life. She talks about what her episodes of mania and depression look like, what it feels like to be “neutral”, and what she does to manage her symptoms. This conversation is extremely informative and I hope it teaches you something new about bipolar disorder. Trigger warning: suicide is mentioned in this episode. Be sure to follow us on social media @therevolutionizedmind & @notcrazy_justbipolar, and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show on whatever platform you're listening on! Join my team for the CAMH Sunrise Challenge! From May 27th - May 31st, we'll be waking up at sunrise to raise awareness for mental health and funds for CAMH. If you're interested in participating, please register for my team: The Revolutionized Mind, and/or if you're able to make a donation, that would be greatly appreciated! Let's rise together ☀️

The Revolutionized Mind Podcast is BACK (again) this week with Podcast Host, Author, and Artist, Jon Cerone! In this episode, Jon talks about his journey with addiction. After struggling for many years, he decided that he needed to get sober if he wanted to become the person he knew he could be. Recovery wasn’t an easy journey, but now almost 5 years sober, Jon is using his story, his voice, and his platform to inspire others to free themselves from their vices in order to fully be alive. Trigger warning: this episode talks about addiction and substance use. Be sure to follow us on social media @therevolutionizedmind & @joncerone, and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show on whatever platform you're listening on! Check out Jon's book: Parables: Musings from an Addict on the Journey Toward Wholeness

Hey everyone! In honour of my best friend Carlea's birthday today, I'm releasing this super fun podcast episode where we chat about turning 25. Come hang out with us as we sip some espresso martinis and talk about the pressures that come along with being this age, the confusion we have about what we should be doing next, and the impacts that COVID has had on our current life stage. We also answer some deep questions about ourselves and each other, so you will really get to know Carlea and me as a friendship today. This conversation is super chill, funny (I think), and hopefully relatable for anyone else who is feeling similar things about being in their mid-20s. Be sure to follow me on social media @therevolutionizedmind, and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show on whatever platform you're listening on! P.S. I am so sorry about the sounds you will hear as we pass the microphone back and forth. I only own one mic and it was very difficult to edit those noises out, but hopefully it's not too distracting!! This episode is also available on YouTube!