Mike Pond, RPN, MSW, and I discuss his lived experience and battle with alcohol use disorder and how it uprooted his life. His story is inspiring, empowering, and provides new perspectives and insights on how we can break the negative stigma surrounding substance use and how to support others.
Learn more about Mike here: <a href="https://michaelpond.ca/">https://michaelpond.ca/</a>
Read the blog here: <a href="https://shirvin.ca/blog/addictions_susbtance_use/">https://shirvin.ca/blog/addictions_susbtance_use/</a>
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Music: Faithful Mission by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Artificial.Music</a>

#10: Anxiety and Depression with Ashley Greensmyth

It's fair to feel overwhelmed and lost in the midst of all the buzzwords and diagnoses surrounding mental health. Fundamentally Human is here to debunk misconceptions, teach new topics, and help make sense of anxious and confusing thoughts.

I'm your host, Shirvin Lee, a Registered Clinical Counsellor growing up in a traditional Asian family that did not prioritize mental health at all. I hope that my episodes provide you with new insights and perspectives about mental health.

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http://shirvin.ca/ | lee@shirvin.ca | https://instagram.com/therapywithshirvin