The Revolutionized Mind

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/

Did you know that February was Recreation Therapy month? Have you ever heard of Rec Therapy or utilized it before? Today, we are joined by a Certified Therapist Recreation Specialist (CTRS) and small business owner, Katie Carter. In this episode, we discuss what Recreation Therapy is all about, including the approach, the intervention, the targeted 5 domains of well-being (physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual), and the science behind it. Katie describes how CTRS's design a research-based plan to help a client achieve their goals through recreation and leisure education. She also talks about how she applies this approach to her own life and emphasizes the benefits that play can have on our overall well-being. This conversation is filled with information, insight, and positive coping strategies. Be sure to follow us @therevolutionizedmind and @send.happy.mail on social media, and please remember to rate, review, and subscribe to The Revolutionized Mind on whatever platform you're listening on! Check out Katie's small business, Send Happy Mail, here: https://linktr.ee/Sendhappymail

Happy February! This week, we are joined by Dr. Emma Whelpton, who is a Chiropractor and Movement Teacher. Emma strives to help her patients fix their chronic pain naturally by uniting science and soul. A large part of her work focuses on low back pain, stress relief, and finding movement that is right for you. In this episode, we discuss what chronic pain is, how stress impacts the body, the benefits of movement, and how breathwork can be used to regulate our nervous system. This conversation is extremely informative and gives a ton of helpful advice on how to approach and navigate our physical pain. Be sure to follow us @therevolutionizedmind and @dr.emmawhelpton on social media, and please remember to rate, review, and subscribe to The Revolutionized Mind on whatever platform you're listening on!

This week on TRM, we are joined by Former D1 athlete, Therapist, and Coach, Cindi Miller. Cindi specializes in eating disorders, body image, and athlete mental health, using her own experiences and knowledge to create a strong, cohesive, and compassionate team environment. In this episode, we discuss the positive and negative impacts that sports can have on youth, the role that coaches and parents have in raising their athletes, and societal gender norms that affect athletic performance and individual identities. Cindi talks about the ever-changing and progressive sports world and how crucial it is for people to get educated, treat others with kindness, and focus on the things that serve your highest good. Be sure to follow us @therevolutionizedmind and @sportsfoodandmentalhealth, and please remember to rate, review, and subscribe to The Revolutionized Mind on whatever platform you're listening on! 

This week on TRM, we are joined by lifestyle coach and spiritual leader, Linda Ge. Linda talks about her mental health journey and how cultural differences played a large role throughout her childhood. She expresses the anger that she had towards her parents for always making her feel like she had to follow a specific path in order to be loved and accepted. After moving out, Linda was able to explore who she really was and create a life that she wanted to live. In this episode, she discusses what "true freedom" means to her, she gives tips and advice about how to improve your mindset, and she reminds us that all emotions make us human. Tune in if you need some extra motivation or just some nourishing reminders! TW: self-harm and suicide are mentioned in this episode. Be sure to follow us @therevolutionizedmind and @thefitty on all social media platforms! Did you know you can now rate podcasts on Spotify? If you haven't yet left a rating and/or a review on iTunes or Spotify, PLEASE be sure to leave me some feedback about the show. It's greatly appreciated!  Check out Linda's links here: Coaching/Workshops/Official Hub: Beacons.page/thefitty.com BLOG: www.thefitty.com Soul circle: (always on the 1st Saturday at 8pm EST) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/soul-circle-febraury-2022-tickets-235964695757