Canada can be a beautiful place to live as we get to enjoy all that each season has to offer: the flowers in the Spring, the beaches in the Summer, the magnificent colour changes of the trees in the Fall and even the many outdoor activities such as skiing, skating and tobogganing in the Winter. […]
Mood + Food
In mental health work, I am often asked about the connection between how we are feeling and the food we eat. The short answer: YES! It is real. Research shows us that neurotransmitters are created in our stomach from the food we eat. So the brain needs fuel to help ensure a healthy brain. The […]
Has Covid Saved Lives? A Reframing of the 6 months of Doom and Gloom
As a friend of my said recently, “Covid has been hard on everyone”. No matter what your circumstances are, Covid has increased a lot of suffering in the world and unfortunately there is no immediate end in sight. But to help endure these challenges (or any for that matter), I often go back to the […]