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State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast
Welcome to the State of Mind Podcast. Tools, stories, and truth on being human. My name is Mike Stroh a Psychotherapist with a Masters in Counselling Psychology. This is a podcast for living with courage, clarity, and compassion. Through these conversations, I hope we don't just learn what people do, I hope we learn how they became the kind of person who can do what they do.
Episodes
- State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast
#66 - "Dopamine Nation" Pleasure, Pain, and the Neuroscience of Addiction with Anna Lembke, MD
We welcome the wonderful Anna Lembke, MD to discuss her book Dopamine Nation, Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence! Anna Lembke is professor of psychiatry…
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#65 - Relationships, Codependency, Boundaries, Enmeshment & Differentiation of Self - with Beaonca Ward
How Codependency & Enmeshment Sabotage Relationships & How to Stop It In this conversation, we cover these topics and much more! Exactly what differentiation…
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#64 - When Rationality, Science & Logic Can't Help = How Does a Neuroscientist Pray?
Do scientists believe in the power of prayer? Is it a sign of weakness or strength? Mike Stroh and David Zarnett analyze Andrew Huberman and Lex Fridman's talk…
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#63 - How Couples & Families RECOVER & HEAL from ADDICTION | Travis Thompson LMFT, PhD Candidate
Travis Thompson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience in addiction therapy. With a focus on how addiction impacts systems of…
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#62 - GOD, HIGHER POWER & Addiction Recovery for ATHEISTS - Sam Harris Commentary
What's stopping you from a spiritual experience? Are you stuck on this idea of GOD? Psychotherapist Mike Stroh and Political Science Professor David Zarnett…
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#61 - Everyday Resilience - "Stress Wisely - How to be Well in an UnWell World" with Dr Robyne Hanely-Dafoe
Described as one of the most sought-after, engaging, thought-provoking, and truly transformative international speakers and scholars in her field, Dr. Robyne…
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#60 - Decoding the Mental Mastery of Tennis Player & Grand Slam Legend Novak Djokovic
Today's episode is a little different from our normal episodes. We think you'll enjoy it! Explore the exceptional mindset of Novak Djokovic, a tennis…
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#59 - The Pain that Never Stops | Narcotic Pain Medication Withdrawal & Recovery | Transforming Chronic Pain into Purpose with Psychotherapist Don Hunter
Explore the intersection of chronic pain, mindfulness, and self-discovery in this thought-provoking podcast. Don Hunter, a psychotherapist with 40 years of…
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#58 - Healthy Attachment, Inner Child, Empathy, Compassion and Parenting with Dr Julia Sen
Dr. Julia Sen is a Registered Clinical and Counselling Psychologist in Ontario with over twenty years of experience compassionately working with adult…
State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast#57 - ADHD, Goals, Focus, Executive Functioning and More! with Psychiatrist and ADHD Expert Dr Kenny Hendelman
On today's episode I am speaking with Psychiatrist Dr Kenny Hendelman who is a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist who is an expert in ADHD. He is…
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#56 - How to Heal From Grief, Loss, Trauma with Addison Brasil
In this conversation, we explore how you can process grief, loss, and trauma. How to develop resilience, self-compassion, and how to transform grief into a…
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#55 - Recovering from Depression & Being the Change You Wish to See in the World | with Al Levin
In this episode, Al Levin, a pioneer of mental health advocacy shares his experience of recovering from two bouts of severe depression, his work in mental…
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#54 - Against Empathy, The Case For Rational Compassion with Paul Bloom Ph.D
Paul Bloom is Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto, and Brooks and Suzanne Ragen Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Yale University. He is the…
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#53 - The Problem with Workplace Diversity Training, How Can We Do It More Effectively? With Dr. Musa al-Gharbi
Most Diversity Trainings Don't Work. How Can We Do Diversity Training More Effectively? with Dr. Musa al-Gharbi, Ph.D in Sociology and Fellow at Columbia…
State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast#52 - Principles of Ethical & Spiritual Life. Love, Constancy, Discipline, & Service. - Step 9, 10, 11, 12
The home stretch, how do we finish clearing out our darkness, making amends with ourselves, our past, and clearing a pathway for continued spiritual and…
State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast#51 - Willingness & Humility the Alchemy of the 12 Steps (Part 2 - Step 6 - 8)
In this episode, we continue our discussion of the transformational process of the 12-step recovery program. The focus of this conversation is step 6 & 7 and…
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#50 - Addiction & Alcoholism Recovery Through the Alchemy of the 12 Steps | Part 1 - Steps 1 - 5
This podcast is going to be an exploration of why the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous are so powerful and how they help to transform people's lives. As an…
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#49 - World Record Swimmer, Workplace Burn Out, & Spiritual Awakening
John Scott shares how his mindset helped him become a world record holding swimmer, to a career in wealth management, and ultimately leading to burnout. He…
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#48 - Compassionate Inquiry Live Session Review | with Dr Gabor Maté (Part 2) | Reflection with Dr Zarnett
How to process difficult emotions such as guilt, shame, and remorse to live a fulfilling and liberated life! What does it look like to be open, courageous, and…
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#47 - Do I Stay or do I Go? (Relationships) with Therapist David Jurasek
How do you decide whether to leave your partner, spouse, or significant relationship? We discuss many of these questions and how to navigate this tough…
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#46 - Compassionate Inquiry - Dr. Gabor Maté - Live Session (Part 1)
In this episode, I worked with Dr. Gabor Maté on my experience with guilt around my personal past and how that influences how I interact with my kids. It's a…
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#45 - Transforming Limiting Beliefs & Habits into Personal & Entrepreneurial Success
Curtis shares how he worked through a tough upbringing that contributed to his personal addiction and mental health struggles. He found his way through the…
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#44 - Student, Teacher & Parent Well-being
On this episode with Meredith Dawson, we discuss the power of the breath, the need for an increased awareness of how improving the quality of education through…
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#43 - Mentally Healthy Employees = Better Business!
What happens when you take care of your employees and support their mental health and well-being? Well, many things, most importantly better business and more…
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#42 - Western Values, Psychology, Philosophy & Global Relations
How does individual psychology relate to communal, national, and international relations? Gavin Nardocchio-Jones is a Foreign Service Officer with the…
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#41 - How Do People Heal in Therapy?
On this episode Daniel Farb, Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, shares his wisdom on how people heal in therapy and how he cultivates his personal wellbeing. He…
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#40 - Gratitude, Service, & Befriending Our Negative Self-Talk
How can we befriend the voice of doubt, negativity, and fear? In this episode I speak with Mahfuz Chowdhury who role models this mindset exceptionally well…
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#39 - Youth Eating Disorders Amidst COVID19
In this episode Katie Baldwin Rn BScN CPMHN(C) who is a psychiatric nurse working at a children's hospital discusses her experience working with young people…
State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast#38 - Cultivating Resilience and well-being | Q & A with Dr. Z
In this episode Dr. Zarnett is the host and I am the guest. He asks me a variety of questions about how I navigate the ebbs and flows of life, how I deal with…
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#37 - Workplace Mental Health With HR Consultant & Coach Debbie Pearmain
In this episode Debbie Pearmain shares her experience, wisdom, and insight into the changing landscape of work/life integration and how organizations are…
State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast#36 - Freedom from Victimhood Through Acceptance & Surrender
Addison Brasil discusses his incredible journey through losing his father to suicide, his brother to cancer, and a traumatic car accident that left him having…
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#35 - Why Politicians Lie & the Moral Crisis of Western Leadership
On this episode, the Honourable Mark Holland, MP for Ajax, discusses many reasons why politicians lie and how citizens contribute to those cause and how we can…
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#34 - Mindfulness and Leadership in the Workplace
In this episode Dr. Ellen Choi discusses her research on mindfulness in the workplace and in organizational behaviour. We cover how mindfulness is defined in…
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#33 - Mental Health and Addiction in Sports
The increase in mental health struggles and addiction to prescription and illicit drugs in sports is of serious concern to the wellbeing of our athletes…
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#32 - Exercise, Mental Health & the Impact of COVID19 on the Fitness Industry
Author, Personal Trainer, & Fitness Specialist Jay Quarmby and I discuss why it is so difficult to do the things we know are good for us, and the importance of…
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#31 - Food & Sugar Addiction in Modern Life
Michael Collins is the founder of sugaraddiction.com and a leader in substance use recovery. We discuss the challenges of food and sugar addiction, raising…
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#30 - COVID-19, Suicide & Mental Health Services in the Emergency Room
In this episode we discuss a variety of topics that influence how mental health services are delivered in Ontario and how COVID-19 is having a huge impact on…
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#29 - The Solution Focused Mindset with NHL Alumni Mike Weaver
Mike Weaver, former NHL hockey player shares with us his approach to facing life's challenges, his mindset as an athlete and working his way into, and staying…
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#28 - Connecting Men With Real Conversations About Mental Health & Resilience
The Hidden Men's Mental Health Crisis Many men have internalized outdated and harmful beliefs about what it means to be a man. Emotional and physical isolation…
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#27 - How Do We Deal With the Sh$t that Comes up in Addiction Recovery?
Spotlight Recovery aims to be one of the best online resources for people struggling with addiction & mental health. With recovery coaching & self help videos…
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#26 - The Magnificent Human Spirit | From Child Bride, Domestic Abuse to Freedom, Resilience, and Well-Being
In this episode we discuss the unfathomable trauma that Samra endured and escaped from. She is a wondrous example of the magnificent human spirit. Samra shares…
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#25 Parenting & BECOMING the CHANGE we wish to see in our families
I (David Jurasek) interview a dear friend Mike Stroh, father of two wild and wonderful kids and a passionate mental health advocate who founded "Starts With…
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#24 - The Dignity Effect with Nya Abernathy
After years of unchecked mental health issues, being crippled by legalism and perfectionism, and a growing disdain for herself, Nya Abernathy had a strong…
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#23 - The Emergence of Feminine Energy in the Workplace
In this episode we discuss how Michelle and Carine had a life transforming experience that transitioned them out of their successful corporate careers and into…
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#22 - Making Therapy Accessible for Men with Registered Psychotherapist Eric Pierni
In this episode we explore the meaning behind Men Therapy Toronto, and we learn a lot about Eric, the man behind the operation. He shares a plethora of wisdom…
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#21 - CAMIMH 2019 Face of Mental Illness Onika Dainty, Author, Podcaster, & Mental Health Advocate
Onika shares her life story that can only be understood by listening to it. This was a powerful episode and one that will move you deeply. The discussion in…
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#20 - Hiphop and Mental Health | Mindful MC's
Mindful MCs use hiphop as a vehicle to uplift those who suffer from mental health conditions. Each member in the group has lived-experience and their own…
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#19 - Alyson Schafer | Honey I Wrecked the Kids & Breaking the Good Mom Myth
Applying all Alyson's amazing skills and wisdom to our daily life as parents. There's a variety of new challenges for parents raising kids in a social media…
State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast#18 - Resilience, Human Trafficking, Keynote Speaker & Advocate
In this episode I get the honour of welcoming the amazing Rhonelle Bruder. She's aTEDx speaker, advocate, consultant, and founder of RISE Initiative; a…
State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast#17 - Too Tired To Parent? Take the C.A.R. with Dr. Julia Sen
In this podcast we discuss how parents must start with themselves as the primary locus fo their care and compassion. Only from here can we parent effectively…
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#16 - Movement Fitness and Mental Health with Fitin Founder Catherine Chan
Stemming from a desire to try a new yoga class, and frustrated by how long it took to find the right class in the right place at the right time, she was…
State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast#15 - Self Transformation with Author Mahfuz Chowdhury
We discuss the journey of immigrating from Saudi Arabia and escaping conflict, to Mahfuz's journey through mental health struggles, and his recently published…
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#14 - University Mental Health, No Cell Phone, & A Lack of Resilience in Society? Dr. Zarnett
It's always a great conversation with Dr. Zarnett. In this episode, we discuss the psychological frailty of modern Western society and how that is likely…
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#13 - Addiction & Mental Health in the Hospitality, Food & Beverage Industry
One of the most stressful industries, we discuss mental health and addiction with Ariel Coplan & Hassel Aviles, founders of Not 9 to 5 a Canadian organization…
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#12 - Parenting, Screen Time, and Raising Independent Kids with Alyson Schafer
Podcast Timestamps & Topics History of Alysons Work @ 2:00 Screen Time, Homework, Kids needing to learn how to be bored!! @ 10:00 Exceptions to the rule…
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#11 - Losing a Child to Suicide & the Birth of Eli's Place
In this episode, I talk with David & Deborah Cooper. Authors of "Bridge Over the River Why" about their experience losing their son Eli to suicide and the…
State Of Mind Mental Health Podcast#10 - From Mental Health Struggles to Purpose Driven Entrepreneurship
Meet Amanda & David. Two lovely humans who discuss their work in mental health advocacy and how they're creating a business through their passion and…
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#9 - Cancer Survivor, Entrepreneur, and Mental Health in Sales
Meet Jeff Riseley, after his recent experience with cancer and his relationship with mental health, Jeff decided to bring his wisdom into his passion for…
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#8 - Parenting, mental health & the skills of Aikido
In this episode of the podcast, we discuss many great perspectives on what it means to be powerful, how we can take responsibility for our behaviours and how…
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#7 - Youth Mental Health with Catch da Flava Radio
Catch da Flava on Mental Health & Mental Illness By Meredith Charko - December 05, 2018 On Tuesday, November 27th, Radio Regent's Catch da Flava youth radio…