Mental illness is not some monster in a cage, so let's not treat it like it is. This is your home for straight talk on mental illness, whether you live with it or want to help someone. We mix in humour, pop culture and spirituality. Let's get your happiness project started.
Why is it we say people who die of cancer were brave in their fight but people who die of suicide are barely mentioned? Because we don't see mental illness for what it is, a terrible disease that is both physical and mental. People who suffer aren't weak, they're sick.
29 Nov 2023
Why Matt's story matters, even after death
In this episode, we're talking about the life of a brilliant and talented journalist who passed away too soon. When someone suffering from mental illness dies, we tend not to talk about them. Let's change that and talk about their lives. Matt's life is worth remembering.
14 Nov 2023
Do a 180
No one understands you. No one cares. No one can help you. You're all alone. Things will never get better. These are typical thoughts when you're suffering from mental illness. Listen in to find out how you can use these thoughts to tap into a power you might not even know you have.
29 Oct 2023
Toxic Positivity is as Dangerous as Negativity
Have you ever heard of toxic positivity? If not, have a listen and see why telling someone everything's going to be all right is not the way to go. Find out what the alternatives are to false happiness and why they will get you on the road to recovery much more quickly.
11 Oct 2023
The Language of Mental Illness
Do you know when it's okay to joke that your friend is being crazy and when it's not okay? Let's keep political correctness aside and just stick to the facts. Talking about mental illness isn't the minefield you think it is.
25 Sept 2023
When the Music's Over
How do you unlearn everything you know as a professional when your entire world changes? Musican Jay Austin of the Hogtown Brass Quintet talks about adjusting expectations and accepting imperfection as a way to maintain mental health in tough times, like the pandemic.
11 Sept 2023
How I Surivived the Pandemic: Sean's Story
What happens when the pandemic takes your job, your freedom, even your friends? A THP listener tells us how he fought through the worst of the pandemic years and came out stronger.
25 Aug 2023
All The Small Things
Sometimes, a small tiny little action in defiance of your mental illness will make a massive difference, like taking a shower. In this episode, we talk about how to do something small that can make a big difference.
11 Aug 2023
Failure is a good thing. Really.
The idea to start this podcast started with a number of failures. So don't be afraid to fail in your quest for mental wellness. Failure is often the first step to better days.
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