Dr. Patti Ashley is a psychotherapist, international speaker, and the author of 3 books: “Living in the Shadow of the Too-Good Mother Archetype", “Shame-Informed Therapy”, and “Letters to Freedom". In this episode, she shares with us her wisdom on grief, shame and vulnerability.Episode Highlights:- Dr. Ashley's personal experience of loss & grief - Insights from her book "Letters to Freedom" - The phases of grief - Vulnerability without shame- The importance of somatic practices in our healing journey Show notes:For more information about Dr. Patti Ashley, please visit www.pattiashley.com. 

As an experienced yoga instructor and trauma informed educator, Elizabeth Vecchio speaks to us about the benefits of Trauma Informed Yoga and how we can manage anxiety, self-doubt, and ruminating thoughts. Episode Highlights:- Elizabeth's personal journey as a yoga & wellness educator - A specific practice to manage anxiety, self-doubt & ruminating thoughts - What "Trauma Informed Yoga" is and how it can be supportive - The Blu Matter Project Mental Health & Trauma Sensitive TrainingShow notes:https://www.elizabethvecchio.com/

Carla Beharry is a mixed-race, intercultural, Guyanese-British-Canadian, specializing in health & education equity and in healing racial trauma from a somatic, body-based perspective. In this episode, she speaks to us about antiracial trauma biases & power dynamics in wellness culture.  Episode Highlights:- Carla's personal journey as a mixed-race, Guyanese-British-Canadian- What racial trauma is & how we can recognize it - Implicit vs. explicit bias and examples of each - How can we begin to educate ourselves and others about anti-racism & anti-oppression- How we can be an advocate for the racial justice movement- Resources for anti-racism & anti-oppressionShow notes:https://www.infiniteoceans.com/

Amanda Laine, co-founder of Inward Breathwork, speaks to us about how we can unlearn the pattern of reacting to stressful situations and how we can use hot & cold therapy to  facilitate stress reduction.  Episode Highlights:- Amanda's personal journey to creating Inward Breathwork - What you can expect in a facilitated cold immersion & sauna therapy session - What hormesis is and the beneficial effects of "mild stress" - How we can use hot & cold therapy to build resilience, and to support stress reduction & self-regulation Show notes:https://www.Inwardbreathwork.com/https://www.goinward.ca/Social Media: Instagram for breathwork: @inwardbreathworkInstagram for physical: @go_inward

Jenny McGrath, licensed mental health counsellor and somatic educator, speaks to us about how our bodies store trauma and how we can engage our bodies to heal trauma.  Episode Highlights:- Jenny's personal journey to mental health counselling & trauma informed yoga- What dissociation is and what it can feel like - How the body "speaks" to us and how trauma is stored in the body- The vagus nerve and why it's important- The psoas muscle and how it relates to trauma in the body- How we can support the vagus nerve & the psoas muscle- How movement and connecting to our bodies can help bring us out of traumaShow notes:www.indwellcounseling.com 

In today's episode, Mindful Matters host, Elaine Clark shares updates within the Blu Matter Project community. 

Description:Dr. Romith Naug, dually board certified Family Physician practicing psychotherapy and hospital medicine, speaks to us about Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and how it can help reduce negative thought patterns and behaviours. Episode Highlights:- Dr. Romith Naug's personal journey through medical school and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy- What Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is and how it can be supportive - Dr. Naug's Adapted Cognitive Behavioural Model- The importance of mindful awareness-  A specific breathing technique that can be supportive for deep healing Social Media:Instagram handle: @naugr11LinkedIn 

Dr. Selene Wilkinson is a Naturopathic Doctor and clinic owner & director of Lemon Water Wellness in Toronto, Canada. In this episode, she speaks to us about 5 pillars of health, why they are important and how they can be supportive.Episode Highlights:-Dr. Selene's personal journey to Naturopathic Medicine -The link between physical symptoms & the mental/emotional aspects of health-The importance in "doing less" -5 pillars of health & why they matter -How unconscious limiting beliefs can be major barriers to lasting changeShow notes:Lemon Water Wellness https://www.lemonwaterwellness.ca/pages/dr-selene-wilkinson-nd

Dr. Natasha Collia is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Doctor and Simulation Educator at the Hospital for Sick Children. In this episode, she speaks to us about how we can best advocate for our own health and the health of our family. Episode Highlights:Dr. Tash's personal journey to specializing in Pediatric MedicineThe everyday physician struggle Misinformation on the internet The importance in finding reliable resourcesHealthy vs unhealthy screen timeNon-verbal health signs that parents can watch out for in children Recommended resources for pediatric health Show notes:"Physicians in Living Rooms" with @dr.tash.officialReflections from the ER Podcast 

Julie Daniluk, Nutritionist, TV personality, & award-winning, bestselling author speaks to us about the powerful connection between diet and our mental health.Episode Highlights:Julie's personal struggles with mental healthHow sugar affects us hormonallyThe importance of intermittent fastingWhat is Advanced glycation end products (AGEs)Sugar substitutes that are best for blood sugar balanceGlycemic index vs glycemic loadDonuts, sugar & flour and their impact upon our healthThe link between mental health & blood sugarA major takeaway from Julie's latest book “Becoming Sugar Free” Show notes:Julie Danilukwww.juliedaniluk.comPre-order the book " Becoming Sugar Free" https://www.juliedaniluk.com/becoming-sugar-free-book