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The MindSpa Podcast
Batten Media House
28 episodes
1 week ago
Send us a text Four degrees on a thermostat. A green dress. A “just a cake” anniversary. Tiny choices can carry a lot of meaning, and when they collide with stress, money, or mixed expectations, they snowball into fights that feel bigger than the moment. We dig into wedding rules that shift midstream, the blurry lines of “make yourself at home,” a parent’s birthday trip sacrificed to soothe a child’s tears, and a store-bought cake that lands like indifference instead of love. Hosted by Michel...
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Send us a text Four degrees on a thermostat. A green dress. A “just a cake” anniversary. Tiny choices can carry a lot of meaning, and when they collide with stress, money, or mixed expectations, they snowball into fights that feel bigger than the moment. We dig into wedding rules that shift midstream, the blurry lines of “make yourself at home,” a parent’s birthday trip sacrificed to soothe a child’s tears, and a store-bought cake that lands like indifference instead of love. Hosted by Michel...
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Episodes (20/28)
The MindSpa Podcast
Ep 28 Compassion Beats Control: Choosing Connection Over Being Right
Send us a text Four degrees on a thermostat. A green dress. A “just a cake” anniversary. Tiny choices can carry a lot of meaning, and when they collide with stress, money, or mixed expectations, they snowball into fights that feel bigger than the moment. We dig into wedding rules that shift midstream, the blurry lines of “make yourself at home,” a parent’s birthday trip sacrificed to soothe a child’s tears, and a store-bought cake that lands like indifference instead of love. Hosted by Michel...
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1 week ago
39 minutes

The MindSpa Podcast
Ep 27 How High-Performing Couples Reconnect When The House Goes Quiet
Send us a text When the house goes quiet, many successful couples discover a louder problem: they can run a company, but struggle to run their relationship. We sit down with registered psychotherapist, mental health speaker, and University of Ottawa professor Benslyne Avril to talk about why high-performing empty nesters feel like roommates and how a strategic, time-bound coaching model can help them reconnect without getting lost in years of backstory. Benslyne explains the crucial differen...
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2 weeks ago
44 minutes

The MindSpa Podcast
Ep 26 When Boundaries Meet Culture, Feelings, And Real Life, How Do You Decide Who’s In The Wrong?
Send us a text What if doing the healthy thing makes you look like the villain? We dive into real “Am I the a-hole?” scenarios and unpack why good boundaries can still spark backlash—especially when culture, grief, or health are in the mix. From a no-drop-in rule that clashes with collectivist norms to a sister who calls “therapy talk” manipulative, we examine how delivery, timing, and respect shape whether limits land as care or contempt. We also take on privacy at a therapy clinic where ca...
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3 weeks ago
43 minutes

The MindSpa Podcast
Ep 25 Become More, Do Less: The Sustainable Path To Growth
Send us a text If growth feels like a grind, you might be solving the wrong problem. We sit down with business and mindset coach Maria Cherkasskaya to map the path from clarity to execution, blending practical marketing systems with inner work that actually sticks. Maria is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who builds soul-aligned strategies that attract clients without the constant hustle, and her approach is refreshingly direct: many founders don’t have a mindset issue—they have a skill and p...
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4 weeks ago
45 minutes

The MindSpa Podcast
Ep 24 Part 2 Rebuilding Family After Separation With Law, Therapy, And Money Wisdom
Send us a text Separation doesn’t have to feel like free fall. We dive straight into what actually reduces chaos in the first weeks: simple interim agreements that get you into stable living arrangements, a workable parenting schedule, and a clear plan for bills so negotiation can start from calmer ground. We bust the stubborn myth that moving out means losing your kids or your home, and we explain the real risks and obligations that follow if you leave without a basic plan. From there, we o...
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1 month ago
28 minutes

The MindSpa Podcast
Ep 23 Part 1 - Compassionate Family Law That Puts People First
Send us a text Divorce doesn’t have to be a zero-sum brawl. We sit down with Jennifer Reynolds, lawyer, mediator, and founder of Fresh Legal, to unpack a trauma-informed, people-first approach to separation that lowers conflict, saves money, and leads to agreements that actually stick. Jennifer explains why court was built for contracts, not co-parenting, and how choosing mediation or collaborative law can preserve control, dignity, and long-term family stability. We walk through the real pr...
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1 month ago
34 minutes

The MindSpa Podcast
Ep 22 Spotify, Boundaries, And Being Called Stingy
Send us a text Ever notice how the tiniest fights tell the biggest truths? We dive into three everyday flashpoints—sharing a Spotify account, throwing out a roommate’s “emotional support” mug, and those cutting therapy jokes—and reveal how each one exposes patterns around respect, empathy, and accountability. What looks small on the surface is often a rehearsal for how we handle money, space, and each other’s vulnerabilities. We start with the partner who wants to “save money” by using a sin...
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1 month ago
16 minutes

The MindSpa Podcast
Ep 21 Setting Boundaries Isn’t Petty When Respect Is Missing
Send us a text Ever felt the sting of being called oversensitive for setting a boundary? We dive into three vivid AITA‑style stories that reveal how respect, responsibility, and repair actually work when emotions run high. First, we unpack the family dynamic where a sister leans on last‑minute babysitting while minimizing the host’s bond and responsibility to a beloved dog. We offer clear language that validates different experiences without false comparisons and show how to tie help to respe...
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1 month ago
15 minutes

The MindSpa Podcast
Ep 20 Rewiring Habits: How To Work With Your Brain, Not Against It
Send us a text If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why do I know what to do but still not do it?” this conversation will feel like a light turning on. We sit down with habit change expert Katie Faloon Drew—speaker, coach, and health psychology pro—to unpack the real reason behaviour change stalls and how to build routines that survive stress, travel, and busy seasons. Katie breaks down the brain’s two big priorities—safety and sameness—and shows how they quietly drive procrastination, all-or-not...
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2 months ago
52 minutes

The MindSpa Podcast
Ep 19 Art can say what words can’t—and it can calm, open, and reconnect us across ages, couples, and families
Send us a text When words stall, images step in. We invited Elena Kourounis—an art therapist-in-training at MindSpa—to unpack how creativity becomes a practical tool for regulation, insight, and connection across ages and settings. From first prompts to final reflections, she shows how art can do the heavy lifting when language feels thin, and how a simple choice of materials shifts the nervous system toward calm or openness. We trace Elena’s path from pastry chef to classroom teacher to the...
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2 months ago
38 minutes

The MindSpa Podcast
Ep 18 Your Body Will Thank You For Prioritizing Prevention Over Prescription
Send us a text What if the most powerful medicine doesn't come in a pill bottle? In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng—critical care physician, department head, and author of "Prevention Over Prescription"—reveals why our healthcare system needs a fundamental shift toward prevention. Drawing from his frontline experience during COVID-19, Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng shares a startling observation: not a single person without risk factors landed in his ICU. This revelation, com...
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2 months ago
1 hour 9 minutes

The MindSpa Podcast
Ep 17 Sleep, Boundaries, and Choices
Send us a text When mental health conditions collide with relationships, the resulting challenges can be both complex and deeply personal. Whether it's OCD compelling someone to redo their partner's cleaning efforts, ADHD causing repeatedly forgotten birthdays despite genuine efforts, or autism necessitating a quick exit from overwhelming social gatherings – these scenarios reveal how our brains profoundly impact our connections with others. Throughout this thought-provoking episode, we exam...
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2 months ago
32 minutes

The MindSpa Podcast
Ep 16 Breaking Ground: Dr. Taplin's Mission to Make TMS Accessible in Ottawa
Send us a text Discovering hope beyond traditional mental health treatments is a journey many Ottawans with depression have longed for. Dr. Chris Taplin brings that hope through Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a groundbreaking therapy now available at TMS Life Ottawa. As Dr. Taplin reveals in our conversation, his path to TMS began with frustration. Working with university students and military personnel, he repeatedly witnessed the limitations of conventional treatments. "When peop...
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3 months ago
11 minutes

The MindSpa Podcast
Ep 15 When Life Hands You a New Script: Stuntman Stu's Story
Send us a text What happens when the identity you've built for 25 years suddenly slips away? When your greatest strengths become compromised overnight? This raw, heartfelt conversation with Ottawa radio legend Stuntman Stu explores the profound journey of reinvention after life-altering health challenges. Stu takes us through his remarkable broadcasting career that began with a childhood dream at age 11. With characteristic humor, he reveals how his "disruptive" classroom behavior and undiag...
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3 months ago
49 minutes

The MindSpa Podcast
Ep 14 Can Your Beliefs About Stress Change How It Affects You?
Send us a text Could your stress actually be helping you perform better? And is it possible that your mental health challenges might become your greatest strengths? In this myth-busting episode, we challenge two fundamental misconceptions about mental health that might be holding you back. The first revelation: not all stress is bad. We explore how our beliefs about stress dramatically impact our physiological responses. When we view stress as beneficial rather than harmful, our bodies respo...
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3 months ago
27 minutes

The MindSpa Podcast
Ep 13 True inclusion isn't a program—it's seeing people as individuals
Send us a text What happens when well-intentioned DEI efforts actually create more division? Jenny Chen, CEO of Catalais Consulting, challenges us to rethink how we approach inclusion by focusing on respect rather than labels. Drawing from her powerful experience as both a finance industry leader and a mother watching her daughter face exclusion, Jenny illuminates the systemic issues that keep organizations from truly valuing diversity. Her approach isn't about implementing more DEI programs...
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3 months ago
48 minutes

The MindSpa Podcast
Ep 12 Setting Boundaries: Navigating Difficult Family, Workplace, and Personal Situations
Send us a text Ever found yourself wondering if you're being unreasonable for setting a boundary? You're not alone. The Mind Spa podcast tackles four fascinating ethical dilemmas that highlight the messy reality of human relationships. We start with a deeply personal scenario about a young woman in recovery for disordered eating who faces resistance when asking her family to avoid weight-loss talk in their group chat. This opens a rich conversation about how parental relationships with...
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4 months ago
38 minutes

The MindSpa Podcast
Ep 11 The Fine Art of Not Being the Jerk
Send us a text Have you ever found yourself questioning whether you're wrong for setting a boundary or speaking up when something bothers you? You're not alone. The line between asserting your needs and maintaining healthy relationships can be incredibly tricky to navigate. In this thought-provoking episode, we tackle real-life relationship dilemmas that leave people wondering if they're the problem. We explore whether it's appropriate to contact your spouse's therapist when you know they're...
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4 months ago
30 minutes

The MindSpa Podcast
Ep 10 From Self-Criticism to Self-Compassion: Breaking Free of Negative Thought Patterns
Send us a text The most relentless critic you'll ever face isn't waiting to ambush you on social media or lurking in your workplace – it's the voice inside your own head. This revealing conversation pulls back the curtain on negative self-talk, exposing how that critical inner voice develops and why it can feel so difficult to quiet. We explore the striking paradox of how we readily offer compassion to others while denying ourselves the same kindness. As one host shares, "We can be so encour...
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4 months ago
25 minutes

The MindSpa Podcast
Ep 9 Understanding ADHD
Send us a text The world of ADHD is far more complex than the stereotypical image of a distracted child bouncing off classroom walls. As therapist Alana George eloquently explains, ADHD is a genetic neurobiological condition with a specific "neural phenotype" - like a fingerprint in the brain with distinct activation patterns and neurotransmitter expressions. Perhaps the most illuminating metaphor Alana offers is that "ADHD is like driving a Ferrari with bicycle brakes." This perfectly captu...
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4 months ago
43 minutes

The MindSpa Podcast
Send us a text Four degrees on a thermostat. A green dress. A “just a cake” anniversary. Tiny choices can carry a lot of meaning, and when they collide with stress, money, or mixed expectations, they snowball into fights that feel bigger than the moment. We dig into wedding rules that shift midstream, the blurry lines of “make yourself at home,” a parent’s birthday trip sacrificed to soothe a child’s tears, and a store-bought cake that lands like indifference instead of love. Hosted by Michel...