"Alcohol is subtractive by its very nature" My Relationship With Alcohol In this solo episode today, I talk about the influence alcohol has had on my life. I am quick to state that I am not an alcoholic. I have no tragic story about how alcohol has destroyed my family or caused cancer. However, I do have a … Continue Reading about FMP 050 • My Relationship With Alcohol – A Breakup Long Overdue
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FMP 049 • Amy Robertson – Hitting the Reset Button and Conversations on Dying
“At the end of life, we all want to talk about it, but don’t know where to start.” Interview with Amy Robertson – Rest and Dying We are honoured to have, Amy Robertson, MSc. OT, on the Finding My Psych Podcast today. Amy and I discuss her most recent decision to move back to the […]
FMP 048 • Vegan Living: Stupid Things We Say and How To Veganize Anything
“I’m embarrassed sometimes, seriously!” Vegan Living Episode The evidence is clear – A plant-based vegan diet is protective against emerging disease and in some cases can reverse symptoms associated with heart disease, diabetes, etc. The Finding My Psych team is dedicated to promoting emotional wellness, preventative dietary habits, and physical fitness; A well planned plant-based […]
Health Psychology
Locus Of Control and Depression – How Cognitive Style Impacts Mood
“It’s not what is happening to us, it’s whether or not we see ourselves as the source of the solution moving forward.” Defining Locus Of Control (LOC) Locus of Control (LOC) was first described by Rotter in 1966. Locus of Control refers to how individuals attribute the cause(s) of events in their life. This cognitive […]
Managing Toxic Behaviour at Home and Work – Types and Strategy
“It’s important to avoid conversations on intention.” The Impact at Home and Work Toxicity at home and the workplace, when left unchecked, significantly disrupts our sense of connection and safety with others. It often leaves us uneasy, even confused, about the dynamics at play within a closed social system such as immediate family or colleagues. […]
Exercise & Fitness
MAF Training Challenge – Improving Endurance and Fat Adaptation
“MAF Training is a sustainable approach for all levels.” What Is MAF Training? The MAF (Maximal Aerobic Functioning) method, developed by Dr. Phil Maffetone, is an approach to training focused on building endurance through fat adaptation. Running efforts with high exertion (tempo runs, hill repeats, etc.) are fuelled primarily by glycogen. By slowing down your […]
How Running a Marathon Radically Changed My Thinking (Six Lessons)
“Shoot for the moon and never come home!“ Running a marathon changes you in ways that you never could have imagined. After the excitement has passed and you hobble back to work a few days after completing 42.2 kilometres in one setting, the impact of your achievement quickly becomes apparent – You see and experience […]
Nutrition Science
30 Day HCLF Vegan Challenge – Returning to Ornish and 80-10-10
“Returning to the Ornish tradition!” What is a HCLF Vegan Diet? HCLF stands for “High Carb Low Fat“. The approach promotes eating a significant amount of carbohydrates compared to protein and fat (your macros). This is the direct opposite of the very popular Ketogenic approach to diet. You can eat a HCLF diet as an […]
Does Intermittent Fasting Have An Impact On Mood? We Give It a Test!
“Intermittent fasting allows my body and mind time to reset.” What is Intermittent Fasting? The act of fasting between meals (not eating food for a dedicated amount of time), has been widely practice around the world for centuries for both health and spiritual reasons. In popular culture, it is widely seen as a practice for […]
Navigating Addiction
90 Day Alcohol Free Challenge – Rediscovering Your Best Self
“You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.” Taking The Plunge – My 90 Day Alcohol Free Challenge At Finding My Psych, we believe in creating an environment that fosters sustainable behavioural change. While some require absolute abstinence to save their life, most alcohol consumption falls into the category of long standing habit with […]
Getting Off Drugs and Alcohol Without Rehab – A Beginner’s Guide
“Rehab should be the last tool you turn to for getting off substances.” We provide ten (10) options individuals should consider before committing to a drug and alcohol residential treatment program. This goes directly against the popular understanding of the standard course of care promoted by the media and governmental agencies. While residential treatment is […]
