Unlock the mysteries of pornography addiction's profound influence on personal relationships and self-awareness with our insightful dialogue featuring Vielka Almanzar from the Insight Clinic. Delve into a conversation that takes you from the surface-level understanding of adult content dependency to its deep-seated emotional triggers, such as past trauma and the need for control. We dissect the brain's tolerance to explicit material and how it mirrors substance abuse patterns, causing rifts i...
Unlock the secrets of your emotional blueprint and elevate your relationships to a whole new level with our latest episode of The Positive Shift. We promise to reveal intriguing insights about attachment styles, those fascinating patterns of behaviour and emotion developed in our formative years that have a profound impact on our adult relationships. This episode explores the four primary attachment styles - secure, anxious-preoccupied, dismissive-avoidant, and fearful-avoidant. Unveiling the...
How do First Responders navigate the emotional challenges of their job while maintaining their own mental health? Join us for a powerful and insightful conversation with Toby, a former UK military personnel, who courageously shares his personal experiences and the impact of PTSD on his life. Throughout our discussion, Toby emphasizes the importance of keeping emotions in check while on active duty and the consequences of not processing these emotions afterward. We also explore the critical n...
Are you ready to tackle the journey of recovery from mental health and addiction? Join Jason Hillier as he sits down with Raymond Moore, Clinical Director at Simcoe Addiction and Mental Health, to share their personal experiences and insights on navigating everyday life after treatment. They explore the power of connection, the importance of setting realistic expectations, and reveal strategies to carry the acceptance from treatment into your everyday life. Discover how addiction can ...
Ever find yourself crippled by anxiety or constantly worrying about the future? You're not alone, and we're here to help you navigate the complexities of mental health and find the strategies that work best for you. In this episode of The Positive Shift, we open up the conversation around anxiety, debunking misconceptions and shedding light on effective coping mechanisms, such as mindfulness, exercise, and deep breathing. We also dive into the world of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a p...
This episode features a special guest by the name of Jordan Anderson, Executive Director of Alpha House Toronto. In this episode, the topic discussed is what happens after inpatient treatment, the community supports available, and the factors integral to recovery from addiction or mental health challenges. The hosts share personal experiences of the difficult path to conceding to the program and accepting help. The discussion highlights the importance of putting in the effort, b...
The Positive Shift podcast hosted by Simcoe Addiction and Mental Health focuses on shifting perspectives on the journey of mental health and addiction recovery. The podcast creates a safe and supportive space for those who are struggling and provides guidance, hope, and encouragement. The goal is to bring together experts and real-life experiences to provide practical and meaningful insights into the process of healing. The hosts believe that everyone has a story that has value and can help o...