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Mastering Applied Health Psychology and Behavioural Medicine

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Behavioural Activation as an approach in Health Psychology

FMP 042 • Behavioural Activation in Health Psychology – Back To Basics

February 20, 2021 - By Jerod Killick, M.S.

"Best advice? Just do it!" Behavioural Activation in Action In today's episode, I bring us back to basics in a review of how behaviour impacts wellness. I share my personal experience several years ago when I went through a depressive episode - I realize now that activating adaptive behaviour would have … Continue Reading about FMP 042 • Behavioural Activation in Health Psychology – Back To Basics

Health Psychology

Managing toxic people in your life is difficult

Managing Toxic Behaviour at Home and Work – Types and Strategy

December 30, 2020 - By Jerod Killick, M.S.

“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. […]

Psychological health impacted by financial insecurity

5 Profound Impacts of Financial Insecurity on Mental Health

May 12, 2020 - By Jerod Killick, M.S.

“Tough decisions about essentials leads to hopelessness” Defining Financial Insecurity Financial insecurity is the perception that your lifestyle has or will change dramatically as a result of sharp decreases in income and/or increased indebtedness. This strong sense of insecurity has a significant impact on self-worth, oftentimes resulting in poor mental health outcomes. Financial Problems and […]

learn these two meditation techniques

Two Meditation Techniques Targeting Generalized Anxiety Disorder

May 3, 2020 - By Jerod Killick, M.S.

“Observe your thoughts as if you are not you.” What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder? A moderate degree of anxiety is a normal part of the human experience. In fact, when experienced at the right level, it promotes motivation. However, when your sense of anxiety and worry increases significantly, becoming a persistent part of your day-to-day, […]

Couples working from home during COVID19

How To Stay Married While Working From Home During the COVID-19 Crisis

April 26, 2020 - By Jerod Killick, M.S.

“Marriage is like a bank account…” COVID-19 Anxiety at Home We are living in uncertain times. There is no doubt that the anxiety caused by the current pandemic crisis spills over into our personal relationships. If you are coupled and living together, or married, you absolutely have noticed our mutual frustration tolerance running low. You […]

Exercise & Fitness

30 day MAF training challenge for health

MAF Training Challenge – Improving Endurance and Fat Adaptation

October 6, 2020 - By Jerod Killick, M.S.

“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 […]

Life changes forever after running a marathon

How Running a Marathon Radically Changed My Thinking (Six Lessons)

June 24, 2020 - By Jerod Killick, M.S.

“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

Learning how to start a HCLF vegan diet

30 Day HCLF Vegan Challenge – Returning to Ornish and 80-10-10

January 31, 2021 - By Jerod Killick, M.S.

“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 […]

Mood can improve with intermittent fasting

Does Intermittent Fasting Have An Impact On Mood? We Give It a Test!

May 25, 2020 - By Jerod Killick, M.S.

“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

Taking the alcohol free challenge

90 Day Alcohol Free Challenge – Rediscovering Your Best Self

December 6, 2020 - By Jerod Killick, M.S.

“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 […]

Going to rehab should be last resort for getting off drugs

Getting Off Drugs and Alcohol Without Rehab – A Beginner’s Guide

December 8, 2019 - By Jerod Killick, M.S.

“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 […]

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Follow up on the connection between spirituality and psychology

FMP 041 • Revisiting The Spirituality – Psychology Connection (Wellness Benefits)

January 30, 2021 - By Jerod Killick, M.S.

“Spirituality is not necessarily religiosity.” An Important Follow-Up In our previous episode, “Review of Netflix Series Surviving Death – Spirituality in Psychology,” on the Finding My Psych Podcast, we believe that we missed an opportunity. In our excitement, it is clear that we glossed over the impact of spirituality on wellness. In today’s follow-up, I […]

Surviving Death review

FMP 040 • Review of Netflix Series, “Surviving Death” – Spirituality in Psychology

January 15, 2021 - By Jerod Killick, M.S.

“There were moments of credibility…but…” Discussion on, “Surviving Death” We get together to discuss the recent release, “Surviving Death” on Netflix. The show caused significant reaction for both of us, and sparked conversation about our own beliefs about the after-life and spirituality. In our review, we weight both the believable aspects of the series, and […]

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If you are in emotional distress, please consider contacting one of the following international resources:

  1. CASP/ACPS Suicide Crisis Centres (Canada)
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**If you are in crisis and do not feel safe, contact a local mental health professional or go directly to the nearest emergency department.

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