The Revolutionized Mind

Welcome back to another episode of TRM! This week, we are joined by Natalie Collicutt, a female soccer player at Laurentian University. Natalie shares how her eating disorder completely took over her own brain, affected her relationships, and negatively impacted her overall well-being. After struggling with body image for most of her life, she began actively restricting food intake and overexercising whenever she could, both as a result of heavy intrusive thoughts. However, she was in denial about her mental illness for quite some time and was able to play it off in front of loved ones, until she couldn't anymore. Natalie explains what her journey looked like, how her recovery started, and how the pressures of being a female athlete contributed to all of this. This conversation is informative, vulnerable, and relatable! TW: This episode talks about disordered eating, weight loss, overexercising, and negative body image. Please make sure that you are only listening to this when the time is right for you. Connect with us on social media @therevolutionizedmind and @nat_collicutt, and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show on whatever platform you're listening on!

This week, we are diving into a new topic, called Ahimsa. Ahimsa refers to the principle of not causing any harm to all living things, including the self, others, plants, and animals. In Jainism, Ahimsa is one of the core virtues that represents non-violence. In this episode, Dr. Varun tells us all about his spirituality journey, how Ahimsa and meditation became an essential part of his life, and the role that diet and nutrition have played in his overall health. I learned so much from this conversation, and I really hope that you do too! Be sure to follow us on social media @therevolutionizedmind, @drvarungandhi, and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show on whatever platform you're listening on! Learn more about Varun here: https://www.drvarungandhi.com/

I hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine this week! In this very powerful episode, we are joined by Coach, Mentor, Speaker, and Entrepreneur, Sandra Chuma. Sandra shares some of her personal life experiences which includes growing up in Zimbabwe, working three jobs while being a full-time university student, and trying to figure out her "purpose" while doing it all. She is a strong believer in the power of story and how we can reframe our mindset in a way that best serves who we want to be and what we want to achieve. She talks all about overcoming adversity, turning your pain into power, and creating a life that is meaningful for you. I am taking away many positive messages from this conversation, and I really hope that you are too. Be sure to follow us on social media @therevolutionizedmind, @sandra.chuma, and @iamworthy.co, and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show on whatever platform you're listening on! Learn more about Sandra and her services here: https://sayhey.to/sandrachuma Find all my links here: https://linktr.ee/therevolutionizedmind

Happy World Lupus Day! I am incredibly honoured to be partnering with Lupus Canada for Lupus Awareness Month (May). In this first ever special episode, we are joined by Executive Director, Leanne Mielczarek, and Youth Ambassador, Isaac Hall to discuss all things Lupus. Leanne tells us more about what Lupus is and how Lupus Canada is making a difference. Isaac shares his personal experiences living with Lupus and how it has affected him over the years, physically, mentally, and emotionally. I learned so much from these two interviews and I really hope that you do too. Together, we can #MakeLupusVisible and help to raise awareness about this disease to make Life Without Lupus more possible. Be sure to follow us on social media @therevolutionizedmind and @lupuscanada, and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show on whatever platform you're listening on! Find out more about Lupus & Lupus Canada initiatives here: https://www.lupuscanada.org/

In this week's episode, we are joined by small business owner, Paige Lyrette. Unfortunately, Paige lost her mom, and best friend, in November of 2021 to ALS. Paige goes into detail about how she is learning to cope after such a big loss and how her own mental health has been affected throughout the process. She talks about how her grieving journey actually started when they received the diagnosis 2 years prior and how it's only gotten harder since her passing. She also explains the process of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) and how difficult it was for her family to go through. This conversation is real and touching on so many levels. Be sure to follow us on social media @therevolutionizedmind and @goinggmental, and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show on whatever platform you're listening on! Check out Paige’s shop and more here: https://linktr.ee/goinggmental

Happy Friday everybody! Can you believe that this is Episode 50??!! Because I sure cannot. A huge thank you to everyone who has supported me along this journey- I wouldn't be where I am today without you! To celebrate the special occasion, I decided to record a solo episode that explains what 'The Revolutionized Mind' is all about. I understand that there has been some hesitancy around what the title truly means, so I wanted to give a detailed explanation of where I got the idea, how I came up with my slogan, and what it all represents. My goal is that, after listening to this, you have a much better understanding of what I am trying to achieve on this platform and hopefully, get inspired to join the movement. Let's continue revolutionizing the mind, together! Be sure to follow me on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @therevolutionizedmind, and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show on whatever platform you're listening on! Check out my new Linktree with other podcast episodes, articles, and more: https://linktr.ee/therevolutionizedmind

This week, we are joined by Cavelle Simpson from the Global Mental Health Outreach to talk about her experience with navigating online school and coping with burnout during the pandemic. She shares some of the challenges that she faced with social isolation, academic performance, and making time for her own well-being. Further, we briefly discuss the impact that the pandemic had on athletic performance as she struggled with her own return to sport as well. Cavelle offers some advice and suggestions from her own experience that will hopefully help someone else navigate these stressful times. On a positive note, she also talks about some of the things and events that she is looking forward to (i.e., prom, college applications, etc.) as we return somewhat "back to normal". If you're currently struggling, remember that using your resources, like tutors or guidance counselors, is a sign of strength, not weakness! Be sure to follow us on social media @therevolutionizedmind and @globalmentalhealth.outreach, and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show on whatever platform you're listening on! Listen to my episode on the Global Mental Health Outreach here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/78nJCrflEhYTy5dhEDvYMc?si=efa968cca5ba41cb

In this week’s episode, we are joined by Certified Trauma Recovery Coach, April Haggart. Trauma Recovery Coaches “work with trauma survivors as peers, mentors, guides and educators with the goal of helping their clients understand the recovery process, reconnect with themselves and the world while using their strengths to build a life they love living” (International Association of Trauma Recovery Coaching). As a multiple trauma survivor, April shares and uses her own experiences with trauma to raise awareness and to help others along their healing journey. In this conversation, we discuss the evolution of mental health stigma and services, as well as the field of trauma as a whole. As our knowledge and understanding of trauma are increasing, more services and professions are being developed to help treat survivors in progressive, sustainable ways. We also talk about how technology and social media are related to bullying and further, how bullying is connected to trauma. Trigger warning: assault, sexual harassment, and trauma are talked about in this episode. Be sure to follow us on social media @therevolutionizedmind & @blossomingfrmwithin, and please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show on whatever platform you're listening on! Find out more about April and Blossoming from Within services here: https://linktr.ee/blossomingfromwithin

This week, we are joined by a Master's Student in Psychology, Marie Klamer. Marie specializes in sleep, productivity, and habits, and ultimately, teaches people how to use psychology to boost their well-being. In this episode, she educates us on the relationship between sleep and psychology and provides many helpful suggestions about how we can improve our sleep. She talks about our circadian rhythm, caffeine intake, exposure to light, and more! We also discuss productivity and how "hustle culture" is negatively impacting our perceptions of what it really means to be productive. Marie gives advice on how we can both increase and improve our productivity using things like batching tasks and taking proper breaks. She also talks briefly about building effective habits to get the most out of our potential. Overall, we emphasize how interrelated all of these things are with our mental well-being and the importance that they all play in our everyday lives. I learned a lot from this conversation, and I hope you do too! Be sure to follow us on social media @therevolutionizedmind & @positivemindedlife, and please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show on whatever platform you're listening on!

This week on The Revolutionized Mind, we are joined by award-winning mental health advocate, speaker, and podcast host, Ryan Forsyth. In this episode, Ryan shares some of his own personal experiences with mental illness and describes how his advocacy journey began. After posting his story to social media, he realized the power and importance of using his voice and platform to help contribute to meaningful change in our society. Conversely, we discuss some of the pressures and challenges that come from advocating on social media, including performative action, representation, and more. We also go into men's mental health and toxic masculinity and discuss how this is more than just "a man's issue". Trigger warning: suicide is talked about in this episode. Be sure to follow us on social media @therevolutionizedmind, @bigredryan01, and @lifeinredpodcast, and please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show on whatever platform you're listening on!  Check out my episode on Ryan’s podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/angelica-galluzzo-lir-on-the-revolutionized-mind/id1428095674?i=1000552475598  (and give his show some love!)