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Finding My Psych

Applied Health Psychology and Behavioural Medicine

Applied Health Psychology & Behavioural Medicine
Evidence-Based Clinical Practice and Research in Psychology, Fitness, and Plant-Based Nutrition
Jerod Killick, M.S.

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You can lose weight easier if you focus on diet over exercise.

FMP 073 • Weight Loss Without Exercise – Dr. Attia’s Three Levers of Nutrition

August 6, 2022 - By Jerod Killick, M.S.

Frustrated with those extra pounds that hang on no matter how hard you workout? Let’s face it, exercise alone rarely results in sustainable weight loss. In fact, if you want to lose weight, a surgical approach focusing on diet just might be the key.

Articles On Health Psychology

Stress and cortisol connection explained.

The Cumulative Nature of Stress and the Cortisol Connection (Video)

February 27, 2022 - By Jerod Killick, M.S.

Stress in cumulative throughout the day. If we do not keep our intra-personal and inter-personal engagement in check, the resulting sense of ‘dis-ease’ leaves us feeling overwhelmed. The negative thoughts, unproductive conversations, and situations we find ourselves in where we have no actual contribution, increases cortisol, and thus anxiety.

Improving our mood with an internal Locus of Control

Locus Of Control and Depression – How Cognitive Style Impacts Mood

July 2, 2021 - By Jerod Killick, M.S.

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 style has an impact on subsequent approaches to problem solving. We measure LOC using the Rotter’s Locus of Control Scale.

Articles On Exercise & Fitness

Runner getting ready to get in his 30 minutes of exercise a day.

30 Minutes of Exercise a Day Fitness Challenge (Weekly Log)

May 23, 2022 - By Jerod Killick, M.S.

Each week that I did not move purposefully meant a massive setback when my body was ready to return to running. I decided to approach my fitness from the ground up – Create a fitness challenge that would both promote recovery, and preserve the cardiovascular advances I had built over the year.

Metrics on your Apple Watch can be discouraging

When Metrics Get In The Way of Fitness (Insights on Motivation)

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

In our previous podcast episode, “Critical Metrics For Optimal Health and Fitness Monitoring”, we reviewed the robust set of advanced data points offered through Garmin Connect. As an athlete that religiously tracks a variety of fitness metrics, including, Garmin Stress Score, Body Battery, Vo2Max, caloric intake, etc., I see the pros and cons.

Articles On 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.

The goal is to eat low fat. On a vegan diet, this means that you must focus on consuming starchy vegetables, non-starchy vegetables, legumes, and grains. It is important to look for the hidden fats in your favourite foods. It is also important to avoid popular highly processed vegan foods.

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.

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 weight loss.

Articles On Addiction

Notice these mental health benefits once you stop drinking alcohol.

5 Mental Health Benefits You Will Notice After You Stop Drinking Alcohol

May 17, 2022 - By Jerod Killick, M.S.

There is a multitude of reasons individuals choose to drink alcohol. Covering the, ‘why’ people drink is an article in and of itself. But, in short, we start drinking as a social endeavour that later becomes a way to cope with both external pressures and internal pain.

Taking the alcohol free challenge

90 Day Alcohol Free Challenge – Rediscovering Your Best Self

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

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 no functional rhyme or reason.

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Data does not need to guide every decision we make.

FMP 072 • Data is Making Us Anxious and Depressed (Thoughts & Recommendations)

July 16, 2022 - By Jerod Killick, M.S.

I love data. However, as someone who grew up as a member of the Gen-X generation, I have the advantage of remembering what it was like not to have a computer, cell phone, or wearable tracking your every move. While I obsess over the information coming at me, especially as a runner, I also recognize the darker side of data, especially as it relates to anxiety and mood.

Looking forward to a healthy future after turning 50.

FMP 071 • Turning 50 – What I Have Learned and How I am Designing My Future

July 1, 2022 - By Jerod Killick, M.S.

Oh my God…where has the last 20, even 30 years gone? In today’s episode, I review what turning 50 means to me, what feels different, and outline what I want the next few decades to look like. I also share my findings of what others say they have experienced entering the 5th decade of their life.

Stay positive with the power of the cognitive reframe.

FMP 070 • The Healing Power of the Cognitive Reframe (Fighting Our Propensity)

May 18, 2022 - By Jerod Killick, M.S.

A colleague at work recently remarked that I had a talent for keeping conversations positive (and therefore productive), even when meetings turned towards the negative. I thought, “Wow, do I have everyone fooled!” In reality, what goes on in my head, just like everyone else, is often in stark contrast to what I put out to the real world.

Our top tips for runners in their 40s.

FMP 069 • My Top Ten Tips For Runners In Their 40s and 50s

May 8, 2022 - By Jerod Killick, M.S.

Let’s face it! From a fitness perspective, getting older, without the proper mindset and approach, is potentially disastrous. We are sore in places we never knew we could. Our energy level throughout the day is not what it was in our early adulthood. In short, maintaining fitness decade after decade, is nothing short of challenging.

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Alcohol Free Check-In

90 days without alcohol challenge

Want to join our latest alcohol free challenge? Or, are you interested in reducing the influence alcohol has on your life but don’t know where to start? You have landed in the right place!

Whether you are sober curious, or are challenging yourself to a 30, 60, 90, or 120 day challenge, our Alcohol Free Check-In is a great place to connect with others on the same journey.  Better yet, it’s free!

Join us on Sundays at 2 pm PST via zoom by enrolling on our booking page.  Only 20 seats available per session – Reserve your seat in advance!

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Runners Roundtable

FMP runners round table

Whether you hit the trails or pound pavement, the Runners Roundtable is a great place to connect with other runners at all experience levels who share your passion.

We look forward to meeting you at our next meet-up!   It’s free!  Join us on Sundays at 1pm PST via zoom.  Enrol on our booking page. Only 20 seats available per session – Reserve your seat in advance!

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Register For Core Services

FMP online workshops and clinics

Finding My Psych offers three core services focused on promoting physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness.  Each of our Core Services offered cost a low one time fee due at registration. Where qualified, fees can be waved by reaching out to our support team.  Registration is now open for the following space limited cohorts:

  1. Foundations: Wellness Planning Workshop – June 4th through the 25th via Zoom from 2-3pm.
  2. Walking For Vitality: Powering Up – July 9th through the 30th via Zoom from 2-3pm.
  3. Running For Fitness: 5k Build-up – August 6th through October 22nd via Zoom from 2-3pm.

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Crisis Resources

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

  1. Your Life Counts – Crisis Line Near You (International)
  2. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (USA) – 1-800-273-8255
  3. Crisis Text Line 24/7 (USA) – 741741

**If you are in crisis and do not feel safe, contact a local mental health professional or go directly to the nearest emergency department.

Contact Finding My Psych

We strive to make ourselves accessible to our readers and listeners, knowing that you might have a question or unique perspective on something you found on our site.  Our team is one click away!

  1. Phone/Txt: CAN (778) 771-3800, or USA (424) 346-9866 – Leave our team a voicemail or drop us a text with your comment or question.
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