Get on Their Turf with Dr. Suzanne Simpson

In this episode, Dr. Cohen teaches me about panic attacks and disorder. He differentiates between the two and explains why they are, diagnostically, considered a form of anxiety disorder. Dr. Cohen explains how they happen and what occurs in the mind and body. He discusses therapy and, as usual, ways to support loved ones who endure panic attacks and disorders.Find my interview playlist on YouTube Dr Suzanne Simpson, at Get On Their Turf:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC8JprFdrPA&list=PLi7xFsX7h7tdxBsVx38UIRVrvnCc_9IBW New releases every second Monday 8:00 am PST.👉 Connect with me for more parenting insights and support: Instagram: / drsuzannesimpson LinkedIn: / dr-suzanne-simpson-2380112a9 ...

In this episode, Elder Ruth and I sit, in gratitude, on the traditional lands of  the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. She teaches me about Indigenous ways of knowing in relation to mental health and wellness. Elder Ruth talks about her upbringing and her work as a Knowledge Keeper in our health authority and on the Downtown Eastside. She explains her time supporting others, ceremony, and her perspective to healing.Find my interview playlist on YouTube Dr Suzanne Simpson, at Get On Their Turf:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC8JprFdrPA&list=PLi7xFsX7h7tdxBsVx38UIRVrvnCc_9IBW New releases every second Monday 8:00 am PST.👉 Connect with me for more parenting insights and support: Instagram: / drsuzannesimpson LinkedIn: / dr-suzanne-simpson-2380112a9 ...

This episode is all about panic attacks and panic disorder. I speak with a former student who walks me through her experience with panic attacks and shares her best strategies and mindfulness practices to help offset the debilitating effects of this disorder. Find my interview playlist on YouTube Dr Suzanne Simpson, at Get On Their Turf:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC8JprFdrPA&list=PLi7xFsX7h7tdxBsVx38UIRVrvnCc_9IBW New releases every second Monday 8:00 am PST.👉 Connect with me for more parenting insights and support: Instagram: / drsuzannesimpson LinkedIn: / dr-suzanne-simpson-2380112a9 ...

This episode is intended for parents who have children (of any age) either increasingly using drugs recreationally, or with a diagnosed substance use disorder. Dr. Cohen explains when substance use becomes a "disorder," as well as general concepts of use. We explore harm-reduction and abstinence based approaches, as well as what parents can do to support. Find my interview playlist on YouTube Dr Suzanne Simpson, at Get On Their Turf:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC8JprFdrPA&list=PLi7xFsX7h7tdxBsVx38UIRVrvnCc_9IBW New releases every second Monday 8:00 am PST.👉 Connect with me for more parenting insights and support: Instagram: / drsuzannesimpson LinkedIn: / dr-suzanne-simpson-2380112a9 ...

Cherokee Feather Bent explains how her substance use began and escalated. She is candid about her own trauma and mental health challenges and offers her Indigenous perspective of healing. Please note that this episode contains dialogue about trauma, miscarriage,  suicide attempts, violence, and sexual abuse.Find my interview playlist on YouTube Dr Suzanne Simpson, at Get On Their Turf:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC8JprFdrPA&list=PLi7xFsX7h7tdxBsVx38UIRVrvnCc_9IBW New releases every second Monday 8:00 am PST.👉 Connect with me for more parenting insights and support: Instagram: / drsuzannesimpson LinkedIn: / dr-suzanne-simpson-2380112a9 ...

This episode is about healing. Cea Person, author of North of Normal and Nearly Normal, shares her best and worst childhood stories, describing how they affect her today. We discuss the impact of an apology and forgiveness. Cea explains what she needed from others during her tumultuous upbringing, and defines what she needs today. We end our time by exploring the sense of safety and security.Find my interview playlist on YouTube Dr Suzanne Simpson, at Get On Their Turf:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC8JprFdrPA&list=PLi7xFsX7h7tdxBsVx38UIRVrvnCc_9IBW New releases every second Monday 8:00 am PST.👉 Connect with me for more parenting insights and support: Instagram: / drsuzannesimpson LinkedIn: / dr-suzanne-simpson-2380112a9 ...

This episode is about dealing with the loss of a child. Marlene Penner shares, over three decades later, her journey through the death of her daughter. Please note this is a faith-based dialogue, as Marlene’s Christian beliefs have been foundational to healing. We discuss what helped her endure such grief, and ways to support friends, colleagues, and family members who have lost a child.Find my interview playlist on YouTube Dr Suzanne Simpson, at Get On Their Turf:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC8JprFdrPA&list=PLi7xFsX7h7tdxBsVx38UIRVrvnCc_9IBW New releases every second Monday 8:00 am PST.👉 Connect with me for more parenting insights and support: Instagram: / drsuzannesimpson LinkedIn: / dr-suzanne-simpson-2380112a9 ...

Liz Kay is a registered clinical counselor who specializes in providing therapy for self-harm and suicidal ideation. This episode is intended to assist parents whose children may be unsafe. Liz explains Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and its use as a tool for mental health support. She describes how parents can access public and private care, as well as home strategies for a child living with suicidal ideation. Episode Notes:Support teams in Vancouver area:Child and Youth Mental Health: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/mental-health-substance-use/child-teen-mental-healthVancouver: Foundry, Crisis and Adolescence Response Team (CART)Surrey: Foundry, Short Term Assessment Response Team (START)North Vancouver: Foundry, Youth Emergency Response Team (YERT)A great DBT app to be used alongside a therapist  is: https://www.diarycard.net/ Online Family SupportParent Peer support and connection to local resources is FamilySmart: https://familysmart.ca/parent-peer-support/ DBTRU (YouTube channel): https://www.youtube.com/dbtruSashbear: https://sashbear.org/Borderline Personality Disorder Society of BC: https://www.bpdbc.ca/resourcesFind my interview playlist on YouTube Dr Suzanne Simpson, at Get On Their Turf:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC8JprFdrPA&list=PLi7xFsX7h7tdxBsVx38UIRVrvnCc_9IBW New releases every second Monday 8:00 am PST.👉 Connect with me for more parenting insights and support: Instagram: / drsuzannesimpson LinkedIn: / dr-suzanne-simpson-2380112a9 ...

This episode is about the death of Felicity Donovan. Please note a content warning: we discuss events leading up to, during, and after her death. David and Laura Donovan offer what parents, educators, and our community can learn from the loss of their daughter. The intention of this episode is to explore what we can, collectively, do better to combat the increasing loss of loved ones due to suicide.Episode Notes:Study Reveals Most Effective School-Based Suicide Prevention Programs Evidence-Based Prevention:https://scienceblog.cincinnatichildrens.org/study-reveals-most-effective-school-based-suicide-prevention-programs/The National Suicide Prevention Action Plan (2024 to 2027):https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/national-suicide-prevention-action-plan-2024-2027.htmlFind my interview playlist on YouTube Dr Suzanne Simpson, at Get On Their Turf:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC8JprFdrPA&list=PLi7xFsX7h7tdxBsVx38UIRVrvnCc_9IBW New releases every second Monday 8:00 am PST.👉 Connect with me for more parenting insights and support: Instagram: / drsuzannesimpson LinkedIn: / dr-suzanne-simpson-2380112a9 ...

This episode explores gender diversity and the LGBTQIA+ community. Olli explains his process of questioning gender, as well as his arrival to transitioning. We discuss the challenges of gender diversity, and ways our community can better support. Please note that parental permission has been given for this episode.Find my interview playlist on YouTube Dr Suzanne Simpson, at Get On Their Turf:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC8JprFdrPA&list=PLi7xFsX7h7tdxBsVx38UIRVrvnCc_9IBW New releases every second Monday 8:00 am PST.👉 Connect with me for more parenting insights and support: Instagram: / drsuzannesimpson LinkedIn: / dr-suzanne-simpson-2380112a9 ...