The Revolutionized Mind

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!)

This week, we are joined by Julia Roman who is a teacher, coach, advocate, and ultimately, a beautiful soul. Julia specializes in anxiety, self-love, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in her work while helping women release limiting beliefs and heal themselves from the inside out. In this episode, Julia defines radical self-love and explains how we can become our most authentic selves by challenging those beliefs and learning to embrace all parts of who we are. We also discuss the importance of faith and spirituality and explain the role that both have played in our lives. We emphasize how crucial unity and understanding will be in the future of humanity. Lastly, we talk about body image and beauty standards and how the messages from the media impact our ability to experience true self-love. This episode is filled with tons of insight, knowledge, and different perspectives around all things being a human living in today's society. Be sure to follow us on social media @therevolutionizedmind and @juliaspiritualcoaching and please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show on whatever platform you're listening on!

This week, we are joined by Larissa Joy, an online wellness coach, who is sharing her personal story with both being in and getting out of a toxic relationship. In this episode, Larissa talks about what the relationship looked like, what kind of red flags were there, and how difficult it was to navigate the situation. She describes how challenging it can be to view these relationships as "toxic" when you do see small glimpses of love and hope throughout. After finally making the decision to leave her partner, she talks about some of the mental health struggles that she has been facing, including anxiety and PTSD, as well as a burdened mindset. Since beginning her healing journey, Larissa has come a really long way in personal growth, mental/emotional well-being, and advocating by sharing her story. She also provides a great deal of advice for anyone who may be currently in or recovering from a similar situation. Trigger warning: suicide, suicidal threats, and verbal/emotional abuse are discussed in this episode. Be sure to follow us on social media @therevolutionizedmind and @rawspirations_ and please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show on whatever platform you're listening on!

This week, we are joined by Veronica Cortes and Maeve Rogers from ClassRT. ClassRT is an online learning community that allows independent creators to share their passion and expertise with others. Any user can sign up as a student or a teacher, and it all takes place on one site. It is an easy, cost-effective way to expand your knowledge, connect with others, and improve your overall well-being. In this episode, we learn more about this community and what kinds of benefits it has to offer. As well, we discuss the importance of finding a hobby and doing things that you are passionate about to give you a greater sense of purpose in your everyday life. It can be really challenging to make time for the things that we enjoy when we live such busy lives. But, doing so actually benefits us in more ways than we know. Be sure to follow us on social media @therevolutionizedmind and @class_rt, and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show on whatever platform you're listening on. Did you like the new intro, outro, and transition music?! Let me know your thoughts :) Check out ClassRT here: https://classrt.com/

Happy Friday everyone! This week we are joined by mental health coach and advocate, Rachel Summers. Rachel is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy coach with the Canadian Mental Health Association’s BounceBack program which is designed to help people improve their mental health and well-being. In this episode, Rachel talks about her personal mental health journey with clinical depression, dealing with a loved one’s experience with addiction, and trauma. She explains how she had to create her toolkit of coping strategies and learn to use her soft skills as her strength, rather than a weakness. We discuss many things in this conversation, including EMDR, vulnerability, advocacy, and much more. Be sure to follow us on social media @therevolutionizedmind, @rachel_summers, and @cmhayork, as well as rate, review, and subscribe to the show on all podcast platforms! I highly encourage you to check out this local, free mental health resource: https://bouncebackontario.ca/

This week we are joined by the Founder of First Session, Rob Pintwala. First Session is a mental health service designed to help you find the right therapist through the use of meaningful human connection and transparency. Rob talks about the inspiration behind the business, what makes their platform unique, and how they hope to improve the overall accessibility of therapy services. In this episode, we also discuss some of the challenges within our mental health system, including long wait times and unaffordable resources, and how First Session aims to mitigate those obstacles. Finding a therapist is often a very stressful experience, and there are many factors to consider throughout the process. We are hoping that this episode sheds some crucial light and increases understanding of some of these factors. Be sure to follow us on social media @therevolutionizedmind and @firstsession, as well as rate, review, and subscribe to the show on all podcast platforms! I highly encourage you to check out this website if you are interested in seeking therapy or just want to learn more about it! https://www.firstsession.com/

This week on TRM, we are joined by artist, writer, and speaker, Varinder from YouthSpeak Charity. YouthSpeak is an organization that focuses on youth mental health through education, speaker stories, and peer support. In this episode, we learn more about what YouthSpeak does, as well as Varinder's experience with becoming a speaker and sharing her mental health story. We also discuss the importance of emotional intelligence and how crucial it is to simply feel your feelings, both good and bad, rather than try to run away from them. Varinder is extremely passionate about her work and it really shows in this episode. Be sure to follow us on social media @therevolutionizedmind and @youthspeakcan, as well as rate, review, and subscribe to the show on all podcast platforms!  https://youthspeak.ca/