From the Head to the Heart - a podcast that dives deep into the intersections of mental health and social justice. Hosted by Anise - a University of Victoria Social Work student. This podcast is in collaboration with the lovely folks at Healthy Minds Cooperative (HMC), located in Downtown Dartmouth, NS. HMC is committed to improving the lives of people with mental illness (including addiction) through advocacy for equitable and accessible mental health services; public education about; reducing stigma; peer support/advocacy for consumers and families; and more! Check out healthyminds.ca!
“What does it mean to be a sexual being?” - Episode 2 with Tynan Rhea
Tune into the 2nd episode of From the Head to the Heart with guest speaker Tynan Rhea - a registered psychotherapist who practices sex therapy and a member of the board of directors of the Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project (NSRAP).
The themes in this episode are sex, social justice, heteronormativity, community care, power and privilege, systemic racism, and more!
Tynan shared so much insight about navigating the public and private mental and sexual healthcare system and we both felt it so important to highlight one of the overarching barriers - MONEY.
Check out Tynan Rhea's sex therapy practice website:
https://tynanrhea.com/ (https://tynanrhea.com/)
Check out Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project's website (currently being redesigned):
https://nsrap.ca/ (https://nsrap.ca/)
Episode Resources:
Robyn Maynard's Book "Policing Black Lives: State Violence in Canada from Slavery to the Present"
https://fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/policing-black-lives (https://fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/policing-black-lives)
If you want to learn more about the connection between colonization and sexuality (incl. homophobia & transphobia):
https://www.alokvmenon.com/ (https://www.alokvmenon.com/)
Johnathan Margolis' Book "O: The Intimate History of the Orgasm"
https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/486123 (https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/486123)
21 Jun 2023
"Comparison is the thief of joy" - Episode 1 with Lesley
Lesley Huska joins From the Head to the Heart as the podcast's FIRST guest! Have a listen to hear us chat about mental health, barriers to seeking services, self-compassion, the dangers of comparison, and more.
The theme of this episode is Theodore Roosevelt's quote "Comparison is the thief of joy".
Lesley is the Wellness Coordinator at Healthy Minds Cooperative. Check out the website healthyminds.ca
Send Anise an email to volunteer@healthyminds.ca if you have questions, topic suggestions for future episodes, or just want to connect!
29 May 2023
Intro to From the Head to the Heart
Listen to this episode to find out what From the Head to the Heart is all about!
From the Head to the Heart - a podcast that dives deep into the intersections of mental health and social justice. Hosted by Anise - a University of Victoria Social Work student. This podcast is in collaboration with the lovely folks at Healthy Minds Cooperative (HMC), located in Downtown Dartmouth, NS. HMC is committed to improving the lives of people with mental illness (including addiction) through advocacy for equitable and accessible mental health services; public education about; reducing stigma; peer support/advocacy for consumers and families; and more!
Check out healthyminds.ca (healthyminds.ca)to learn about Healthy Minds Cooperative or to get involved!
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