Episodes

  • It's Not Therapy - Epi 104 - Diet Culture - What it is and What We Can Do About It

    It's Not Therapy - Epi 104 - Diet Culture - What it is and What We Can Do About It
    Sep 20 2024
    As people have pointed out, the word 'diet' begins with 'die' - society's unhealthy focus on a person's weight has killed the self-esteem of too many men and women - too often with fatal results. The 'diet culture' messaging that bombards us is based in outdated attitudes, racial biases, perceptions of wealth and commerce. Liana talks about the problem and solutions with Carolyn Karoll, a licensed therapist, author and authority on eating disorders and body image.
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    49 mins
  • It’s Not Therapy - Epi 103 - A Wounded Heart; Trauma in the Clergy

    It’s Not Therapy - Epi 103 - A Wounded Heart; Trauma in the Clergy
    Sep 6 2024
    When many people lean on you for emotional support, who do you lean on? This is a question that caregivers and members of the clergy wrestle with every day. US Army Lt. Colonel Rebecca D'Angelo, speaks to Liana about how military clergy face the challenge, with information that caregivers can model in their own lives.
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    49 mins
  • It’s Not Therapy - Epi 102 - Why (Some) Men Struggle With Friendships

    It’s Not Therapy - Epi 102 - Why (Some) Men Struggle With Friendships
    Aug 30 2024
    There is a loneliness epidemic uniquely affecting men.

    Why do men have fewer friends than women - and how does that affect their relationships, self-worth and potential for success? Also... why do men have fewer friends than women?? Liana talks to game designer James "Grim" Desborough of Postmortem Studios (post-mort.com) as they explore answers for these difficult questions.
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    49 mins
  • It’s Not Therapy - Epi 101 - Women Leaders - Not Going Back

    It’s Not Therapy - Epi 101 - Women Leaders - Not Going Back
    Aug 23 2024
    Canada's first female mayor, Dr. Charlotte Witten, said “Whatever women do they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good. Luckily, this is not difficult.” With respect to Dr. Witten - yes, it really is. Dated perspectives often punish women for the very thoughts and behaviours men are celebrated for. But this isn't a man vs woman issue as award-winning expert in women's leadership and former corporate CEO Megan Della-Camina takes us through the facts as contained in her forthcoming book, Women Rising: The Forces That Hold Us Back and The Tools To Help Us Rise
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    49 mins
  • It’s Not Therapy - Epi 100 - What I've Learned in 100 Episodes!

    It’s Not Therapy - Epi 100 - What I've Learned in 100 Episodes!
    Aug 16 2024
    It's the 100th episode! Liana uses her Top 10 Sayings to share what she has learned from her discussions with expert guests about mental health recovery, the strengths & weaknesses of mental health systems and treatments and the essential role of peer counseling.
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    49 mins
  • It’s Not Therapy - Epi 99 - Why You Should Care At Any Age

    It’s Not Therapy - Epi 99 - Why You Should Care At Any Age
    Aug 9 2024
    The media feeding frenzy and intra-party backstabbing that forced US President Joe Biden to withdraw his candidacy for the 2024 Presidential Election wasn't just politics - it was a profound example of our society's long-standing prejudice against older people. Award-winning U.S. author and psychiatrist Dr. Ravi Chandra joins Liana to uncover just how deeply ageism affects us all... and what we can do to course correct.
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    49 mins
  • It's Not Therapy - Epi 98 - How To Handle Prejudice

    It's Not Therapy - Epi 98 - How To Handle Prejudice
    Aug 2 2024
    It's just a fact that all of us harbour some kind of prejudice. It doesn't need to be based on things like religion or ethnicity, it may be as small as attitudes toward movie genres or sports teams, but it's a part of the human condition. Where does it come from? Liana takes a journey through how to recognize prejudice, find its source, and disarm it within ourselves... and how to deal with being on the receiving end of it from others.
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    49 mins
  • It’s Not Therapy - Epi 97 - How To Talk To Your Friends Who Have Different Politics

    It’s Not Therapy - Epi 97 - How To Talk To Your Friends Who Have Different Politics
    Jul 26 2024
    We're in an era of political bad crazy, and friendships that have lasted decades are crumbling because of political fights. Why does this happen, and what can you do about it? Liana looks at social identity threats on this episode!
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    49 mins