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Mastering Applied Health Psychology and Behavioural Medicine

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FMP 032 • Settling Into the COVID Crisis and the Evils of Virtue Signalling

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"This is not the time to ponder your purpose in life." COVID19 Pandemic Current Social Observations In today's episode I talk about how society has shifted in the past few weeks as we settling into the COVID19 pandemic crisis. I note that kids getting back to school and companies calling their employees back … [Read more...] about FMP 032 • Settling Into the COVID Crisis and the Evils of Virtue Signalling

FMP 031 • Tamara Randall On Recovery – Excavating Your Authentic Self

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"Be ready for that golden moment." Defining The Problem In today's show, special guest, Tamara Randall and I start our discussion by reviewing the current experience of those suffering from addiction in Vancouver British Columbia, and where services fall short. There is no doubt that the recovery journey … [Read more...] about FMP 031 • Tamara Randall On Recovery – Excavating Your Authentic Self

FMP 030 • COVID19 Pandemic: Emotionally Surviving A Psychological Inflection Point

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"I hit my wall, spoke to it, and then knuckled down." Understanding My Psychological Crisis In today's episode, I share the details of my experience going through a psychological crisis as I reach a personal inflection point regarding COVID19. In short, I hit the, 'positivity wall.' I no longer am able to put … [Read more...] about FMP 030 • COVID19 Pandemic: Emotionally Surviving A Psychological Inflection Point

FMP 029 • Running Series #4: Prepping For Your First Race (A Guide For Race Day)

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"Forget about your time! It's about the friends you made." Your First Race Overview In today's fourth installment in a four part series on running, we focus on considerations as you prepare for your final goal, race day! We review various 'buckets' of preparation, followed by a brief statement about our new … [Read more...] about FMP 029 • Running Series #4: Prepping For Your First Race (A Guide For Race Day)

FMP 028 • Running Series #3: Types of Runs and Training Methods (MAF Overview)

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"Focus on intensity and consistency." Today's Episode (028) In the third of this four part podcast series on running, we dive into the various types of runs to put into your training plans. We also provide a brief overview of the, "Maximum Aerobic Function" method by Dr. Phil Maffetone. Training Types We … [Read more...] about FMP 028 • Running Series #3: Types of Runs and Training Methods (MAF Overview)

FMP 027 • Running Series #2: Preparing For Your First Run (Plan Like a Turtle)

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"The turtle always wins the race!" Preparing For Your First Effort In the first running series episode last week, we discussed the benefits of running, gear, and goal setting. In the second instalment of our four part series, we walk you through what is needed for your first run. In order for you to be … [Read more...] about FMP 027 • Running Series #2: Preparing For Your First Run (Plan Like a Turtle)

FMP 026 • Running Series #1: Benefits of Running, Required Gear, and Goal Setting

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"Fitness is all about adaptation!" Episode Overview Physical fitness is one of several critical factors for improving wellness from the perspective of Health Psychology and Behavioural Medicine. In the first of a four part series on running, we discuss how to incorporate running as one part of a lifestyle … [Read more...] about FMP 026 • Running Series #1: Benefits of Running, Required Gear, and Goal Setting

FMP 025 • On Plant-Based Living and Caution To Vegans During The Pandemic

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"It comes down to personal choice." Why Finding My Psych Promotes a Plant-Based Lifestyle In today's episode we discuss the rationale for why the Finding My Psych brand promotes a plant-based lifestyle. It is important to emphasize that plant-based living is a personal choice that is not easy to make. … [Read more...] about FMP 025 • On Plant-Based Living and Caution To Vegans During The Pandemic

FMP 024 • Liz Garrett on Vegan Athletics, Cultural Warfare, and Self-Care

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"The first thing you do to start your day, sets the tone for the rest of your day." Vegan Athletics - Returning To Your Base In today's show, Liz Garett, the Plant-Based Power Coach, and I connect to discuss our return to vegan athletics. The journey to wellness has many ups and downs. Knowing that it has … [Read more...] about FMP 024 • Liz Garrett on Vegan Athletics, Cultural Warfare, and Self-Care