Michelle Tadique is back to discuss her first experience with cosmetic acupuncture and how it inspired her to explore the mental health and overall wellness benefits of the traditional Chinese treatment. They also chat about Julie’s upcoming 40th birthday, the benefits of stepping away from social media, and some grounding strategies that Julie has learned to help manage anxiety and decrease panic attacks. Thanks for tuning in to Mind of Her Own – the podcast that gets inside a woman’s head! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review. Don’t fo ..read more

Enjoy this encore episode from December 2018 featuring Julie and Michelle Tadique checking in on their mental health, sharing tips for coping with holiday stress and suggesting some ideas for giving the gift of self-care and better mental wellness.   Thanks for tuning into Mind of Her Own – the podcast that gets inside a woman’s head! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review. Don’t forget to share your favourite episodes on social media and subscribe to the show so that you never miss an episode! For more information ..read more

Julie talks to writer, editor and mental health advocate, Tara Mandarano, about living and parenting with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) – a more severe, darker form of PMS she was diagnosed with after the birth of her daughter.   Connect with Tara Mandarano Taramandarano.com Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Resources mentioned: More than PMS: How premenstrual dysphoric disorder affects my parenting – Tara Mandarano, The Washington Post Canadian Association of Mental Health (CAMH) Impact Study Thanks for tuning into Mind of Her Own – the podcast that gets inside a woman’s head! If you e ..read more

Allison’s world was turned upside down when her mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer last summer, and she began self-medicating with alcohol. Like so many women, Ally found herself taking the edge off her anxiety and OCD, and numbing her pain, with wine. Next week Ally will mark 12 months of sobriety – one full year of figuring out how to manage her mental illness and grieve the loss of her mom – all while navigating the pervasive drinking culture surrounding her. She’s learned a lot along the way and now she’s sharing her story as a way to help other women who are using alcohol to cope w ..read more

Julie talks to Meryl Cook, an author, speaker and artist who specializes in connecting people with their creativity and helping them get unblocked when they find themselves mentally stuck or completely overwhelmed. Meryl shares how she reinvented herself during her recovery from breast cancer, how she uses journaling and sketching as a form of self-care and some really practical tips for tapping into your creativity and holding space to take care of yourself and your mental health. Connect with Meryl Cook: Website TwitterFacebookInstagram Thanks for tuning in to Mind of Her Own – the podcast t ..read more

Julie and Michelle are back together and chatting about Julie’s new job and all the anxiety and discomfort that goes along with being the new person at work. They also share some of their most cringe-worthy crying at work memories. Thanks for tuning in to Mind of Her Own – the podcast that gets inside a woman’s head! If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review. Don’t forget to share your favourite episodes on social media and subscribe to the show so that you never miss an episode! For more information about the show, visit mindofherownpodcast.com. Yo ..read more

Julie talks to mental health advocate and blogger Anja Burcak. Anja was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder Type 1 as a college student and she started her blog called “The Calculating Mind” during her first manic episode in 2015. Her own lived experience with mental illness has given her valuable insight into the struggles that many others face finding the right diagnosis and treatment and she hopes that sharing her story will create more open conversations about mental health. Connect with Anja Burcak: The Calculating Mind blogAnja Burcak on InstagramAnja Burcak on Twitter Resources mentioned ..read more

Julie talks to Canadian broadcasting trailblazer Traci Melchor, one of the original co-hosts of CTV’s daytime talk show The Social and current senior correspondent for the entertainment news show eTalk. Traci opens up about mental health challenges she faced in 2016 that forced her to take a six-month break from her successful career in order to take better care of herself so that she can stay mentally healthy for life. Connect with Traci Melchor: Traci Melchor on Instagram Traci Melchor on Twitter Resources mentioned:   Bell Let’s Talk etalk The Social Thanks for tuning in to Mind of Her ..read more

Julie talks to Toronto-based lawyer Beth Beattie who is one of the Friends of the Bell Let’s Talk campaign – Canadians from all walks of life sharing their personal stories about living with mental illness. Beth spent years hiding her Bipolar Disorder from almost everyone in her life - partly because she was worried about how clients and co-workers would treat her if they knew about her illness. But that all changed two years ago when she decided to open up to a couple of co-workers who were struggling with mental illness issues in their families. Beth knew she could help by sharing her experi ..read more

Julie talks to Charlotte Underwood, a 23-year-old mental health advocate and writer who opens up about her experiences with anxiety, depression and addiction. As a teenager Charlotte was an outsider who didn’t fit in and for years she was the target of school bullies who didn’t like that she was different. At the age of 14 she was self-harming and abusing alcohol and was generally living a pretty reckless life trying desperately to feel like she belonged. She’s come a long way since then – using writing as a form of self-care and sharing her story as way to break down the stigma and shame of m ..read more