It's time for me to take a break so this is the last episode until late summer or early spring.

EP 121 That's a Wrap on Winter-Spring 2023

As we move between meetings and other activities, we should take a few minute to reflect and prepare. Like having a bit of cracker or a sip of water to cleanse our palate between tastings of two different wines, we need to cleanse our mental palate as well.

EP 120 Cleansing Your Mental Palate

Kelly S. Thompson

Loleen Berdahl and Kelly S. Thompson returned to the podcast to talk about the role that writing plays in caring for their mental health. We also talked about how we choose our journals, vintage typewriters, and the community that can come from writing.You can find Loleen at https://loleen.substack.com/ and Kelly at https://kellysthompson.com/

Loleen Berdahl and Kelly S. Thompson returned to the podcast to talk about the role that writing plays in caring for their mental health. We also talked about how we choose our journals, vintage typewriters, and the community that can come from writing. You can find Loleen at <a href="https://loleen.substack.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://loleen.substack.com/</a> and Kelly at <a href="https://kellysthompson.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://kellysthompson.com/</a>

EP 119 Writing for Your Mental Health (with guests Loleen Berdahl and Kelly S. Thompson)

My good friend Jennifer Diehr returned to the podcast to talk about book festivals, meeting authors, and the reunion we have planned at Powell's Books in Portland, Oregon.

EP 118 Books, Festivals, and Home (with  guest Jennifer Diehr)

For people who have depression, just getting out of bed can be a struggle, but on top of that, there are concerns about medication, money, and how others will respond. In this episode, I talk about why depression can be so frightening for those suffering from it.

EP 117 Depression is Scary

Rona Maynard

Former long-time editor of Chatelaine Magazine, writer, and mental health advocate, Rona Maynard joined me to talk about her latest book Starter Dog: My Path to Joy, Belonging and Loving This World.You can find Rona via her website https://ronamaynard.com/

Former long-time editor of Chatelaine Magazine, writer, and mental health advocate, Rona Maynard joined me to talk about her latest book Starter Dog: My Path to Joy, Belonging and Loving This World. You can find Rona via her website <a href="https://ronamaynard.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://ronamaynard.com/</a>

EP 116 Dogs Make Us Better People (with guest Rona Maynard)

I'm working on being more mindful, which has included asking myself "What do I need right now?" while curled up in the sun with my dog Henry.

EP 115 What Do You Need Right Now?

Frequent guest Loleen Berdahl is back to join me in a free-range discussion of what it means to be busy, why it's so often the answer to "How are you?", and how to set better boundaries.

EP 114 How Are You? Busy (with guest Loleen Berdhal)

Former ballerina, star of the PBS fitness series, Classical Stretch, and author Miranda Esmonde-White joined me to discuss her latest book, The Movement Miracle: The Essentrics Stretch Program to Increase Strength, Improve Mobility and Become Pain Free.

EP 113 Preparing Your Body to Avoid Injury (with guest Miranda Esmonde-White)

Danya Ruttenberg

Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg and I talked about her latest book On Repentance and Repair: Making Amends in An Unapologetic World. We discussed how apologies without real change will continue to damage all involved, how the current U.S. justice system's punitive approach does nothing to help victims of wrong-doing, and why we need to be tenacious and hold onto hope to bring about real change in the world.You can find Danya at https://danyaruttenberg.net/ and on social media at @TheRaDR (Twitter) and @rabbidanyaruttenberg (Instagram)

Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg and I talked about her latest book On Repentance and Repair: Making Amends in An Unapologetic World. We discussed how apologies without real change will continue to damage all involved, how the current U.S. justice system's punitive approach does nothing to help victims of wrong-doing, and why we need to be tenacious and hold onto hope to bring about real change in the world. You can find Danya at <a href="https://danyaruttenberg.net/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://danyaruttenberg.net/</a> and on social media at @TheRaDR (Twitter) and @rabbidanyaruttenberg (Instagram)

EP 112 - On Repentance and Repair (with guest Danya Ruttenberg)

The Better Me Podcast delves into how people navigate through life’s challenges and live as the best people they can be. Writer and educator Heather M. Ross chats with guests about issues affecting mental health, and how they’ve gotten past life’s bumps in the road, from potholes to sinkholes. She also shares her own stories of living with a mental illness while striving to pursue her dreams.Visit Heather's website at http://betterme.ca

Retired Canadian Forces officer and writer Kelly S. Thompson joined me to talk about her latest book Still, I Cannot Save You, a book about her relationship with her sister who died of cancer in 2018. We also talked about healing through writing and how your writing can help others to heal.You can find Kelly at https://kellysthompson.com/ and on social media as @KellyS_Thompson (Twitter) and @kellysthompsonwriter (Instagram)

Retired Canadian Forces officer and writer Kelly S. Thompson joined me to talk about her latest book Still, I Cannot Save You, a book about her relationship with her sister who died of cancer in 2018. We also talked about healing through writing and how your writing can help others to heal. You can find Kelly at <a href="https://kellysthompson.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://kellysthompson.com/</a> and on social media as @KellyS_Thompson (Twitter) and @kellysthompsonwriter (Instagram)

EP 111 Writing to Tell Your Stories and to Help Others Heal (with guest Kelly S. Thompson)

Chris Bailey

Best-selling author, speaker, podcaster, and all-around-cool guy Chris Bailey joined me to talk about his latest book How to Calm Your Mind: Finding Presence and Productivity in Anxious Times. We chatted about burnout and it's counterpart engagement, how dopamine makes promises it can't keep, and what we can do for ourselves and our organizations to reduce chronic stress.You can find Chris, his books, and his podcast at https://chrisbailey.com/

Best-selling author, speaker, podcaster, and all-around-cool guy Chris Bailey joined me to talk about his latest book How to Calm Your Mind: Finding Presence and Productivity in Anxious Times. We chatted about burnout and it's counterpart engagement, how dopamine makes promises it can't keep, and what we can do for ourselves and our organizations to reduce chronic stress. You can find Chris, his books, and his podcast at <a href="https://chrisbailey.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://chrisbailey.com/</a>

EP 110 Chronic Stress, Burnout, and the Temptation of Dopamine (with guest Chris Bailey)

Loleen Berdahl returns to the show for the 5th time to talk about prioritizing the things that matter, including creativity. We also talked a bit about artificial intelligence and about how we both pretend to talk for our pets.

EP 109 Priorities and Creativity (with guest Loleen Berdahl)

Julia Samuel

British psychologist and writer Julia Samuel returns to the Better Me Podcast to talk about her latest book, Every Family Has a Story. In this conversation, we dove into how trauma can be passed down through generations and how families can work through it to break the continuing cycle.

EP 108 Every Family Has a Story (with guest Julia Samuel)

I'm back with a preview of what's coming up in the new season. It's going to be a good one with some fabulous guests.

EP 107 Welcome to 2023

Stephen Hurley

I had a great conversation with Stephen Hurley, the founder of VoiceEd Radio, talking about baseball, education and podcasts.

EP 106 We’re Talking Baseball … and Education and Podcasts (with guest Stephen Hurley)

In this episode I talk about why it's good that we do some things automatically, but that more meaningful things aren't meant to be memorized and recited without some thought and feeling.In this episode I referenced my manifesto and land acknowledgements. The links below will provide more information.My Manifesto (blog post) - http://betterme.ca/habits/my-manifesto/Better Me Podcast EP 22 My Manifesto - https://www.spreaker.com/user/voicedradio/my-manifestoLand Acknowledgements - https://teaching.usask.ca/curriculum/indigenous_voices/land-acknowledgements/module.php

In this episode I talk about why it's good that we do some things automatically, but that more meaningful things aren't meant to be memorized and recited without some thought and feeling. In this episode I referenced my manifesto and land acknowledgements. The links below will provide more information. My Manifesto (blog post) - <a href="http://betterme.ca/habits/my-manifesto/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://betterme.ca/habits/my-manifesto/</a> Better Me Podcast EP 22 My Manifesto - <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/user/voicedradio/my-manifesto" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/user/voicedradio/my-manifesto</a> Land Acknowledgements - <a href="https://teaching.usask.ca/curriculum/indigenous_voices/land-acknowledgements/module.php" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://teaching.usask.ca/curriculum/indigenous_voices/land-acknowledgements/module.php</a>

EP 105 Meaningful Things Aren't Meant to Be Automatic

The ever popular Loleen Berdahl returned to the podcast for the fourth time to talk about the concept of "found time" and how to make the best use of it.

EP 104 Being Ready for Your Found Time (with guest Loleen Berdahl)

Best-selling author Melissa Urban joined me to talk about her latest book, The Book of Boundaries. We discussed why boundaries aren't just good for you, but also those around you, upholding boundaries with yourself using a "boundary integrity" model, and how we all should stop setting ourselves on fire to warm other people.

EP 103 Setting and Upholding Boundaries (with guest Melissa Urban)

In this episode I share some advice on dealing with subscriptions that are taking more from you than they're giving.

EP 102 Freeing Yourself of Subscriptions

The Better Me Podcast delves into how people navigate through life’s challenges and live as the best people they can be. Writer and educator Heather M. Ross chats with guests about issues affecting mental health, and how they’ve gotten past life’s bumps in the road, from potholes to sinkholes. She also shares her own stories of living with a mental illness while striving to pursue her dreams. Visit Heather's website at <a href="http://betterme.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://betterme.ca</a>

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