The Revolutionized Mind

This week, I am honoured to be joined by a real-life superwoman, my mom! We start off by discussing a bit about my childhood and some of the things that negatively affected me in my early years. As an outsider looking in, she explains some of the changes that she began seeing in my behaviours that lead her to believe that something was wrong. She talks about how my mental illnesses both impacted her and the rest of my family. It is a raw, vulnerable, and emotional conversation. But hopefully, it will show you that you are not alone and that there is always a light at the end of the tunnel! Trigger warning: suicide and self-harm are talked about in this episode. Follow my Instagram and TikTok @therevolutionizedmind. Also, please be sure to rate and review the show!  Shop Rooca: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/RoocaSustainability

This week, Claire shares her experiences with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). She goes into detail about what this mental illness is, how it is diagnosed, what the common symptoms are, and what it feels like to be in her shoes. Claire educates, inspires, and motivates through her knowledge and experiences with having BPD. We also talk about different ways of coping and how to be there for someone who may be struggling. Trigger warning: suicide and self-harm are talked about in this episode. If you, or anyone you know, are feeling any kind of severe mental distress, please utilize the resource below! If you are enjoying The Revolutionized Mind, be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! Follow us on Instagram @therevolutionizedmind & @claireswitchcorner (@clairetala). Crisis Services Canada: 1-833-456-4566 (suicide prevention hotline)

This week, we hear Noah's inspiring story. He shares his experiences with depression, suicide, self-harm, and substance use. He explains a situation that led to him getting arrested for aggravated assault, something that he thought he was simply defending himself and protecting others for. This incident has had several effects on his mental health, both negative and positive. Listen to hear about how Noah learned to reframe his experiences which allowed him to pursue new opportunities and find his purpose. Although his recovery journey is an ongoing process, he now uses his story to be the voice that others cannot be, including becoming a Jack.org speaker. Trigger warning: suicide, substance use, and self-harm are talked about in this episode. Follow us on Instagram @therevolutionizedmind and @noah.johns! Please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review The Revolutionized Mind! Sponsor: @rooca_ (https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/RoocaSustainability)

Building off of last week’s episode, Maddy joins me today to talk about her knowledge and experiences with Nutrition and Dietetics. She does an amazing job of outlining the relationship between nutrition and mental health and identifies the problematic behaviours and beliefs that we obtain in our society regarding food. We talk about the importance of this topic for individual and societal well-being, the difference between disordered eating habits and eating disorders, different definitions of eating disorders, including orthorexia, and normative drinking behaviours. I also share a personal story about negative coping mechanisms related to disordered eating habits. Trigger warning: eating disorders, behaviours of eating disorders, substance use, and self-harm are talked about in this episode. Thank you for listening and be sure to follow us on Instagram @therevolutionizedmind and @made_stronggg! Also, merch orders can be placed by Direct Messaging @1321co on Instagram :) 

This episode is filled with several interesting topics, but they all centre around the way that women are portrayed in the media. Body image issues, internalized negative thoughts, disordered eating habits, eating disorders, the sexualization of female bodies, rape culture, and many more. Carlea shares her experience with her own eating disorders and identifies the factors that contributed to the onset and progression of her mental illness. Trigger warning: specific thoughts, feelings, and behaviours associated with eating disorders are mentioned in this episode, including dialogue that may be triggering for anyone recovering from related trauma. We discuss how the media has influenced the ways that women are treated in society and has distorted women's perceptions about their own bodies and purpose in this world. Follow us on Instagram @therevolutionizedmind and @carleablight. Also, check out Carlea Blight on YouTube for some wicked creative videos on important issues! Check out my sponsor: www.getdsnapd.com & www.buzz505.com Sign up for Lumenus' fundraiser this Sunday, March 21st: www.justgiving.com/campaign/embodyyoga

Today, Jaashir shares his story about coming out as a black, gay, individual and the impacts that it has had on his mental health. He talks about the societal pressures, family ideals, and friendship changes that he experienced throughout his process of becoming the person that he was meant to be. We have come a long way, but there is still so much more that we need to do to ensure that black and queer people have accessible resources to take care of themselves and be the fun, loving, accepting individuals that they are. Follow us on Instagram @therevolutionizedmind and @jaashirm. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show!

You are guaranteed to revolutionize your mind and improve the way that you see yourself, others, and the world around you by listening to today's guest, Owain Evans! As someone who suffers from Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Owain has really learned how to analyze his thoughts and to use his voice in a way that benefits others. We discuss the negative impacts of toxic masculinity and speaking up about social justice issues and how both are related to mental health. He explains his experience, as a white straight male, with activism and progressive thinking. At the core, we are all just people living in society - let's break down these stigmas and barriers together! Follow us on Instagram @therevolutionizedmind and @ow.ain

Today, I am joined by Somer Blight from the Blissed Out Project! We talk about the journey of self-discovery through becoming self-aware and understanding the power of vulnerability. She offers alternative perspectives on the concept of healing and describes the fundamental beliefs of her spiritual practice. We discuss these views in a way that relates to mental health and find that, at the core, they really aren't that much different. This episode does a great job of expressing these perspectives in a way that makes sense. Even if you do not associate with spirituality, you will be able to resonate with the message behind it. Allow yourself to have an open mind and learn new ways to "heal your vibe"! Follow us on Instagram @therevolutionizedmind and @blissedoutproject!

Today, I talk about how to support someone who may be struggling with their mental health. More often than not, people tend to find themselves in a supportive role and are not exactly sure how to navigate the situation. It is so important that we are educated on these topics and understand how to recognize and address mental health concerns/crises! I'm joined by my ex-boyfriend, Julian Antonini to dive into what his role looked like as my support person during the lowest time in my life. We talk about the positive and negative ways that we dealt with my mental illness and we are hoping that our story and experiences can help individuals in both roles. Trigger warning: self-harm, substance use, and suicide are talked about in this episode. Thank you for listening and please be sure to follow my Instagram and TikTok @therevolutionizedmind! 

Heather Raymond joins us for today's episode on mental illness recognition. She shares her story about how she was able to distinguish what she was going through from a mental health struggle, and become aware of the severity of her negative thoughts, feelings, and behaviours in her life. Again, I talk about Jack.org's Mental Health Advocacy Training and highlight the signs that we should be looking for that may potentially lead to or be because of a diagnosable mental illness. We talk about some internal dialogue, the stigma around getting help, and the importance of taking care of your mental health. Trigger warning: self-harm and suicide are talked about in this episode. Follow us on Instagram @therevolutionizedmind and @hraymond16 and subscribe for future episodes!