Math Therapy

Text us about this episode!Season 2 starts June 4th but today we're sharing some of the inspiring stories that listeners have sent us!  From math traumas to math triumphs, we were SO inspired by the courage in these submissions.  Follow Vanessa on all socials @themathguru for updates and get pumped for Season 2!

Text us about this episode!Not sure what to do with all the COVID-conspiracy theories flying around? Finding yourself arguing on social media while your blood pressure rises and your friend/follower count drops?!?!  Um, I FEEL YA.  So I called up my dear friend and legit science super-star, Dr. Samantha Yammine (aka Science Sam), to break down exactly why #fakenews spreads so easily and what we can do to constructively and compassionately champion facts based in real math and science - something we have the power and responsibility to fight for.Follow Science Sam on Instagram and YouTubeToday’s show notes & links: themathguru.ca/maththerapy/samanthayammineReach Vanessa on all socials: @themathguru

Text us about this episode!The last few weeks I have been freaking out about how, in a math-anxious society, the secret to understanding the spread of COVID and the importance of physical distancing is ... MATH?!  Like honestly, I'm a (self-described) math therapist and even I have been confused at times exactly what curve needs to be f*cking flattened.  In this episode I break down some of the key math-related COVID issues I've been thinking about, and I hope this gives you a bit of clarity or perhaps some help when arguing with your math-anxious and conspiracy-theory-loving friend about why physical distancing works and will save lives :)

Text us about this episode!While we're working on Season 2, we want to hear from you!  Send us your math stories/questions - the good, the bad, and the ugly :)  How do you feel about the term "math person"?  Do YOU have math trauma?!  Share your story with us and we'll pick some to play/read on our 1st ever mailbag episode!  Ways to share: Send your written story via email to vanessa at themathguru dot ca Record using your fave phone app & send via email or dm (@themathguru on twitter, insta, or facebook) Go to anchor.fm/maththerapy and hit the "message" button

Text us about this episode!Exciting news: Season 2 of Math Therapy is IN PRODUCTION!!!  We've got an incredible range of guests lined up and can't wait to share some new episodes with you.  In the meantime, here are some outtakes from Season 1 ... aka "us figuring out how to make a podcast" :)  Enjoy and stay tuned for a bigger and better Season 2!If this podcast has helped you at all, here are some quick things you can do to help it reach more people that need math therapy:Subscribe on whatever platform you use!If you use Apple Podcasts, rate/review it!If you use Overcast, hit the star on any episode you love!Share the podcast (or your fave ep) on social media & tell your podcast-loving friends about it!Connect with Vanessa on socials: @themathguru everywhere!

Text us about this episode!The first season of Math Therapy ends with a BANG - and a hashtag that all of us should probably start using immediately! Math tutor Johnny Cassels shares with Vanessa why labelling ourselves can hold us back, but how accountability can help us leave our comfort zones and do great things - math-related or not! A big part of this is the difference between WANTING something and F*CKING wanting it. Do you want to hear this ep guys? Or do you #F*ckingWantIt?!About JohnnyJohnny Cassels owns and runs Cassels Tutoring, a tutoring space in Toronto. Johnny is all about making sure that both fulfillment and accountability are at the forefront of the learning process, because let’s be honest, most students don’t feel EITHER of those things in the classroom.You can follow Johnny at @casselstutoring on Instagram.Today’s show notes & links: themathguru.ca/maththerapy/johnnycasselsReach Vanessa on all socials: @themathguru

Text us about this episode!Even though it ain’t 1942 anymore, the pesky rumour that girls suck at math is still alive and well! Vanessa chats with math tutor / math major Zainab Husain about the different ways that boys and girls perceive intelligence, and how feeling confident with math might actually be the secret to raising more female leaders in our world - which let’s be honest, we very desperately need right about now.About ZainabZainab Husain is entering her final year at Ryerson University, where she studies math and economics. She tutors at The Math Guru to gain the experience she needs to pursue her dream of becoming the best math teacher EVER!Today’s show notes & links: themathguru.ca/maththerapy/zainabhusainReach Vanessa on all socials: @themathguru

Text us about this episode!Yvonne Osondu is basically #goals. At the age of 52, she decided to learn how to ride a bike, and now she’s tackling the next thing on her bucket list: learning math ... ALL the way from grade 9 to grade 12 calculus. Yvonne chats with Vanessa about how she’s decided to prove to the world and herself that she is capable of ANYTHING - even math - despite being told she was incapable for 50 years!About YvonneYvonne Osondu is the owner of Reflexology and Shiatsu Service of Toronto.Today’s show notes & links: themathguru.ca/maththerapy/yvonneosonduReach Vanessa on all socials: @themathguru

Text us about this episode!Do you freak out about ca$h money? Well it’s time to stop that sh*t and realize you know more about money AND math than you think! Vanessa chats with personal finance guru Bruce Sellery about the most common math-money myths, the super genius ways he teaches his daughter about the value of a dollar, and - MOST importantly - the most economical strategy when dining at a buffet so that you can feel richer with every single bite! YUM.About BruceBruce is the author of two bestselling books, including my fave, Moolala: Why Smart People Do Dumb Things with Their Money (and What You Can Do About It). He’s also the national money columnist for CBC Radio, a regular contributor to the hit TV show Cityline, and the host of his very own SiriusXM pod, Moolala radio show and podcast - and it slays!You can follow Bruce on Twitter at @brucesellery.Today’s show notes & links: themathguru.ca/maththerapy/bruceselleryReach Vanessa on all socials: @themathguru

Text us about this episode!School can be hella traumatizing, but it’s especially bad if you fail math several times, have an undiagnosed learning disability, struggle with anxiety and depression, and come from a low-income, immigrant family ... a.k.a. Jenna Kabakulak’s entire school career. She and Vanessa discuss turning failures into successes, and dive deep into some big questions like how to make quality education accessible and affordable for all - regardless of your background.About JennaJenna (Canan) Kabakulak is completing her B.A in Psychology at Ryerson University and has a passion for working with children. She is a first-generation student, being the very first in her family to attend a university. She is also a person living with ADHD and various other learning disabilities. She tutors at The Math Guru and runs workshops on organization, exam prep, note-taking, and math anxiety.  Jenna hopes to pursue her interest in graduate school for epidemiology and eventually achieve her goal of becoming a pediatrician.You can follow Jenna on instagram at @jenna_ellingtonToday’s show notes & links: themathguru.ca/maththerapy/jennakabakulakReach Vanessa on all socials: @themathguru