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The Agile Brand with Greg Kihlström®
“Software is eating the world.” That was written over 14 years ago, back in 2011 by Marc Andreesen, and it seems like that is growing more true every day. Today we’re going to talk about the increasingly digital nature of businesses - all businesses - as well as how the concept of composability, which has been applied effectively in the world of software, might just have applications well beyond technology infrastructure. To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Chris Bach, Co-Founder of Netlify. RESOURCES Wix Studio is the ultimate web platform for creative, fast-paced teams at agencies and enterprises—with smart design tools, flexible dev capabilities, full-stack business solutions, multi-site management, advanced AI and fully managed infrastructure. https://www.wix.com/studio Don't miss Medallia Experience 2025, March 24-26 in Las Vegas: Registration is now available: https://cvent.me/AmO1k0 Use code MEDEXP25 for $200 off registration Register now for HumanX 2025. This AI-focused event which brings some of the most forward-thinking minds in technology together. Register now with the code "HX25p_tab" for $250 off the regular price. Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company…
I’m retiring... now what?
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Inhalt bereitgestellt von Josh Freeman and Sara Dimerman. Alle Podcast-Inhalte, einschließlich Episoden, Grafiken und Podcast-Beschreibungen, werden direkt von Josh Freeman and Sara Dimerman oder seinem Podcast-Plattformpartner hochgeladen und bereitgestellt. Wenn Sie glauben, dass jemand Ihr urheberrechtlich geschütztes Werk ohne Ihre Erlaubnis nutzt, können Sie dem hier beschriebenen Verfahren folgen https://de.player.fm/legal.
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Sandee Sharpe. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:
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- What the word "retire" conjures up for most people
- Whether retirement is different now to what it was like decades ago
- What most people typically look forward to
- Some of the more typical concerns that people have as they move closer to retirement
- How we can begin to navigate changes successfully
- The impact on others such as when a couple retires together or one retires while the other continues doing what they’ve been doing for years
- Some dos and don'ts to consider in one's retirement phase of life
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Manage episode 329690389 series 1810654
Inhalt bereitgestellt von Josh Freeman and Sara Dimerman. Alle Podcast-Inhalte, einschließlich Episoden, Grafiken und Podcast-Beschreibungen, werden direkt von Josh Freeman and Sara Dimerman oder seinem Podcast-Plattformpartner hochgeladen und bereitgestellt. Wenn Sie glauben, dass jemand Ihr urheberrechtlich geschütztes Werk ohne Ihre Erlaubnis nutzt, können Sie dem hier beschriebenen Verfahren folgen https://de.player.fm/legal.
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Sandee Sharpe. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:
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continue reading
- What the word "retire" conjures up for most people
- Whether retirement is different now to what it was like decades ago
- What most people typically look forward to
- Some of the more typical concerns that people have as they move closer to retirement
- How we can begin to navigate changes successfully
- The impact on others such as when a couple retires together or one retires while the other continues doing what they’ve been doing for years
- Some dos and don'ts to consider in one's retirement phase of life
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×Sara Dimerman in conversation with Allan Gonzales . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Allans' life experience as an autistic child, and now adult Whether it has affected the way he learns How it affects his interaction and socialization with others Whether it impacts his relationship with family members What he'd like you to know for when you're interacting with people who are autistic…
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Sara Dimerman in conversation with Farhana Adatia . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Trauma and betrayal, especially in regards to couples relationships Some physical and emotional symptoms of trauma following betrayal The most common forms of betrayal in couples relationships Some of the ways that one can be helped by a professional following betrayal How to respond to a friend who has been betrayed Whether or not an individual, or couple, can ever reclaim their relationship as it once was, or make it even better Books/resources that can help…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Phyllis Taylor . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Phyllis Taylor and what led to writing her book How well equipped Ontario's prison system is to rehabilitate offenders Issues that prisons seem either well or poorly equipped to handle Whether prisons are best suited for certain offenders and not the right place for others With crime on the rise, what Phyllis recommends in regards to keeping our streets safe…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Lesley Rosenthal about saying goodbye to a beloved pet. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: How saying goodbye to a beloved pet is different to or the same as saying goodbye to a beloved human family member or friend What to keep in mind when making the decision to euthanize Whether to include children in the decision to euthanize your pet Knowing when the time is "right" to say goodbye Some options when euthanizing one's pet Whether or not children should be present for the euthanasia Some options in regards to burial or cremation of one's pet, for example What's "normal" in regards to your feelings in the days, weeks and months following the passing of your pet Some ways of memorializing or honouring one's pet If there are other pets at home, what changes might you see in them following the loss of their companion Resources: University of Guelph's Ontario Veterinary College guide for coping with the loss of a pet Midtown Mobile Veterinary Hospice Services…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Alexandra Jai about about drumming out our feelings. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Alexandra's personal journey and how drumming allowed her to express her feelings and heal when she needed it most Mindful breath, mindful movement and mindful hand drumming and how, by integrating breath, body and beat we may experience rhythm bliss Finding one's rhythm zone and how to clear the unhelpful chatter in our heads…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Kimberly Gawne about homeschooling. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: What homeschooling means Whether there's an age or grade at which it's best to begin homeschooling Whether homeschooling is the right choice for every child and family The benefits of homeschooling Whether there are any drawbacks to homeschooling, including the possibility of less socialization Whether or not one needs to have a background in education or working with children in order to homeschool them Whether or not children who are homeschooled typically continue with homeschooling into high school How older teens, entering college or university programs after being homeschooled, fare, socially and academically, for example…
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Sara Dimerman in conversation with Stephanie Gutnik about how recent grads can prepare themselves for the working world. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Whether it's normal or not to feel fearful about what lies ahead? Whether or not most people find that "right" job and one that they love right away Whether the work culture as we now know it - often hybrid or completely remote - is a detriment to young people going into the working world or of benefit to them Whether or not there's a difference between a "job" and a "career" How much should monetary compensation be taken into consideration when accepting a job What Stephanie wishes others would have told her when she first began working…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Carol Mott about the power of perseverance in one's healing process. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: What took place on April 21st, 2022 when Carol suffered a spontaneous hemorrhage in her spine which caused paralysis from the waist down What happened in the days and weeks following that very sudden and shocking experience What impact her state of mind had on her recovery Some of the most notable factors that contributed towards her persevering each day Support systems that helped her most The power of perseverance in her healing process…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with medical student Tera Armel about her personal journey on retraining her brain to manage chronic pain. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Neuroplastic pain What happened to Tera during her final year of undergrad at university and how her life changed after that Interventions to manage pain and how they helped or didn't How mental health is impacted by chronic pain Additional resources: The Way Out , by Alan Gordon with Alon Ziv Curable Mayim Bialik and Alan Gordon…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Rich Padulo . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Treat Accessibly , when and how it got started and its future goals How Treat Accessibly has grown over the years and the support it is receiving from communities and organizations How you can learn more about Treat Accessibly and what you can can do to get involved…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Larissa Mills . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Why cell phones should be banned at school Whether, other than school, they should be banned elsewhere The impact of putting cell phones in the hands of toddlers or pre-schoolers The impact of cell phones on children's physical, psychological and social growth Whether it's ever too late to turn things around ie how parents can work towards breaking their child's dependence on cell phones or technology, in general How parents and schools can work together for the betterment of children's health…
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1 How to ensure that one's human rights are at the heart of care in an overburdened health care system 49:12
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Dr. Laura Loli-Dano . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: The five universal WHO (World Health Organization) QualityRights Standards and why they matter in the context of self or a loved one receiving care How being fully aware of people's human rights, in the context of health care systems, no matter how burdened the health care systems are, helps make informed and people-centred decisions The importance of increased awareness of quality rights - on the part of people receiving care, their loved ones', and health care personnel, especially in settings such as the mental health sector where people's exercising of their rights is often limited or infringed upon What we can do to make sure that human rights are at the heart of care in an overburdened health care system…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Sandee Sharpe . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: What the word "retire" conjures up for most people Whether retirement is different now to what it was like decades ago What most people typically look forward to Some of the more typical concerns that people have as they move closer to retirement How we can begin to navigate changes successfully The impact on others such as when a couple retires together or one retires while the other continues doing what they’ve been doing for years Some dos and don'ts to consider in one's retirement phase of life…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with psychologist Sarah Chana Radcliffe . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: What a tic disorder means The connection between a tic disorder and Tourette Syndrome Whether there is a typical age at which tics present themselves Whether or not gender is a factor Why tics occur Typical treatment approaches for tics and by whom Sarah Chana's latest book, No More Tics and how to use it Some dos and don'ts when you're around someone with a tic disorder…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Registered Social Worker Clarissa Kennedy . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: What a food addiction means Whether or not it differs from other addictions, such as to alcohol or gambling, for example Whether or not it is recognized as an addiction in diagnostic manuals that mental health professionals refer to If food addiction falls under the same category as an eating disorder and how it differs from other eating disorders such as binge eating Whether or not some people might be more vulnerable when it comes to developing an addiction to food and why Some signs that one might be grappling with a food addiction How to manage a food addiction Some of the ways in which food addiction is treated What special training someone with an eating addiction should look for in a therapist when they are seeking help Resources: The Hunger-Satiety Scale Food Addiction Institute Sugar-Free For Life Support: I'm Sweet Enough Sugarbomb in your Brain Sugar and Carbs Anonymous (SCAA) (Molly) Sugar Sober Support Group Fridays at 1pm EST Hunger Scale Hunger Gauge…
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Sara Dimerman in conversation with author Julie Starr . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Julie's personal story with the intention of helping other women feel less alone, to know that what they are feeling is normal and to prepare them for what lies ahead. Practical advice for women who are also parents, how to break the news of a separation to kids and how to manage one's feelings towards an ex when you're around them. How to live your better life after divorce Tools for transitioning from being in a marriage to living without your partner.…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with author Ailsa Keppie . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: How Ailsa's journey into another culture and customs helped her to become more aware and sensitive towards cultural differences How her experiences helped her when working with others as a healer What Ailsa believes are the most compelling messages throughout her book Why she chose to leave the culture she adopted and return home…
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Sara Dimerman in conversation with Dr. Riina Bray . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: What Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) means The difference between an allergy and a sensitivity Some of the signs and symptoms of MCS How to go about getting this confirmed and the benefits of knowing that you have MCS Whether most people who are sensitive to one chemical are likely sensitive to more or all Some of the more common chemical sensitivities The impact that having MCS has on one's physical, social, emotional and psychological well being The impact that MCS has on one's relationship with a partner or children Whether there are any known causes or triggers for MCS Where people with MCS may go to get help or treatment Options available to help people with MCS Whether most people with MCS eventually live so called "normal" lives…
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1:07:02Sara Dimerman in conversation with Dr. Alex Korb . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: The difference between being sad versus depressed The varying degrees of depression Some of the most typical symptoms of depression How to go about figuring out if you are clinically depressed or not What causes one to be depressed The connection between depression and anxiety The connection between depression and sleep Whether or not someone can experience periods of depression even if they are typically not prone to being depressed Best treatment approaches How family members can help someone living with depression Hope after depression…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with author, Lynda Faye Schmidt , on healing: from the inside out. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Lyndas' book, The Healing, and how closely her life resembles that of Cate's - the main character who leaves an abusive marriage after 26 years. What Lynda experienced in her first marriage and how she found the strength and courage to leave. The mixture of emotion that Lynda felt when leaving her home and city, especially since her youngest child, then 18, was remaining behind with his father. How Lynda's children were able to show compassion and kindness towards their father, despite being exposed to their parent's dysfunctional relationship. How Lynda's exposure to living with loved ones with mental illness has impacted her personally. How writing, along with other factors such as building close relationships and travel have contributed to her healing.…
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1 Why don't they talk? What we know about selective mutism and how to help children overcome it 41:12
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Psychologist, Dr. Jemma Helfman , on what we know about selective mutism and how to help children overcome it. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: What selective mutism means How it differs from mutism Some of the reasons that children become selectively mute Whether there's a typical age at which selective mutism occurs Whether selective mutism is something that most educators and parents are familiar with and if not, what they might think is happening with their child or student when they don’t talk Whether children with selective mutism typically don't talk both at home and school The best approach to treating selective mutism The availability of therapists who treat selective mutism across Canada What parents can do to help Whether it's advisable for a child to be told about his/her diagnosis Dr. Jemma Helfman recommends: The Feelings Place Confident Kids Camp Toronto Selective Mutism Association Dr. Steven Kurtz in New York is one of the leaders in the field and there are lots of videos for parents on his website. Confident Kids Camp Michigan…
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Sara Dimerman in conversation with Lisa Tabachnick , about the impact that being a Highly Sensitive parent has on you and your kids. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: What being a Highly Sensitive Person or parent means Some of the characteristics of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) The difference between being sensitive and highly sensitive How identifying and owning this trait helps you help yourself How it helps you understand how it impacts your kids Whether or not it's a good idea to share being an HSP with your kids Additional resources: Dr. Aron's web site . All her books and other resources are listed on the site. Workbook for highly sensitive people Lisa's private Facebook group for HSP Parents Lisa's Facebook page, KidsAndMentalHealth…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with anger management specialist, Nicole Ali , about how to manage your anger rather than letting it manage you. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Whether or not anger is a "bad" emotion. How to distinguish between when we're feeling frustrated and agitated, for example, versus when we're feeling angry. Physiological triggers for feeling angry such as hunger, for example. Whether or not an angry temperament is inborn or learnt. The difference between being aggressive and assertive. Some of the most typical environmental triggers that lead to anger in everyday life. Whether or not other people have the power to make you feel angry. How we can tell that our anger is managing us rather than the other way around. Some steps and strategies for managing anger. More about The Anger Managers and how they can help.…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with psychiatrist and author, Dr. Joan Tucker , about finding your way back to work after a mental health break. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Whether there's been a change in the number of people who are taking a mental health leave from work during the pandemic When taking time away from work, what is recommended so that this time off is as productive as possible Taking time away from school due to mental health concerns Whether or not most people return to work or school after taking a mental health leave Exploring options other than a return to what one was doing before Joan's books and how they can help…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with video gaming addiction expert and author, Elaine Uskoski , about how to successfully battle video gaming addiction. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Some of the red flags that you or someone you know may be addicted to video gaming The best approach if a parent suspects that their teen or young adult may be addicted to video gaming Factors that may contribute to someone developing a gaming addiction How to successfully battle video gaming addiction and maintain sobriety Support and information around managing technology from the time that children are very young Elaine and her son's personal journey How Elaine's books can help Supports for video gaming addicts and their families Elaine's resources: www.gamequitters.com CAMH for 8 week group: Problem Gambling and Technology Use Treatment Services Intenta…
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Sara Dimerman in conversation with Janyce Lastman about the impact of stopping and starting school during the pandemic. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: The impact that this has had on parents, students and teachers. Some of the most challenging aspects of both having kids at home with their parents 24/7 in addition to online learning. What parents and teachers can do to help support kids when they are asked to stay away from school. whether there will be gaps in learning or whole years worth of learning lost as a result of how going back and forth to school has been managed. How parents can best equip themselves to help their kids prepare to go with the flow. What strategies, plans and resources can be put in place to support the current climate of education - in Ontario, Canada and around the world. Janyce recommends these additional resources: WindowSwap - New name for this now VERY popular site. Anyone can join in and broadcast their own view for free if they wish. Here's the backstory which really contextualizes it: What is WindowSwap? . Toddler who sees world through hand sanitizer stations ... really says it all!…
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Sara Dimerman in conversation with sexual health educator and consultant, Carly Basian about how to promote healthy sexual development, from toddlers to teens. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Why it's important that teachers and parents understand how to promote healthy sexual development in children. How young is too young to begin communicating in a way that supports and promotes healthy sexual development in children and ways to do so in everyday life. Stages of development - from toddlers to teens - and how each stage requires something new or different in order to continue to promote positive and healthy sexual development. What a parent should be on the lookout for in their teenager – for reassurance that they are going in the right direction in regards to healthy sexual development. Some warning signs or red flags that there are gaps in children's sexual development and how to fill them. How parents and teachers can work together in fostering what children need to know when developing sexually Resources for parents and educators Additional resources: Photoshop transformation ("Dove Evolution" - this was part of a campaign Dove put out) Resources on Carly's website Planned Parenthood Ophea (Ontario Physical and Health Education Association)…
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Sara Dimerman in conversation with Lauren Barrett about how to live through loss. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: The different kinds of loss that we are likely to experience in our lifetime How unexpected or sudden loss differs from loss that is anticipated Emotions experienced by most human beings after someone close to them dies Whether or not it's typical for people to expect to overcome their loss within a certain time frame The guilt that people may feel for being alive and for continuing to live and potentially feel joy after losing someone very significant in their lives and how they can work towards experiencing some happiness again The discomfort that one might feel when talking to someone who is mourning a loss and some of the best ways to comfort them…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with dating coach, Damona Hoffman , on the do's and don'ts of dating. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: The role of a dating coach Whether dating is different in your fifties or sixties compared to your twenties or thirties, for example How dating is different now compared to decades ago Whether or not men and women approach dating differently How dating is different now that we are living through a pandemic How people can continue to grow their relationship, despite Covid Whether or not soulmates are a real thing Some do's and don'ts of dating…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Brent Edwards , about helping newcomers understand Canadian business culture. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: How Brent Edwards got to where he's at in his career today and more about how he helps people who have recently immigrated to Canada What most surprises newcomers to about Canadian business culture The value of networking and how it's done Important things for newcomers to note when adapting to Canadian business culture…
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Sara Dimerman in conversation with Giselle Bloch , about understanding the transgender world, from a parent's perspective. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Understanding words used in the LGBTQ+ community and beyond, such as transgender and cisgender, non binary and pronouns they/them. The difference between gender identity and sexuality. Giselle's personal experience as a parent of a transgender son. The stages of transition for transgender folks. Some of the uncomfortable questions people have asked Giselle along the way and advice on a sensitive way to discuss a child transitioning with their parent. How to guide a transgender adult child to advocate for themselves and how to educate family members - grandparents, for example, who might not understand or might be judgemental. Support systems that are in place for transgender youth and their parents/families. How actors such as Jeffrey Tambor who played a transgender role on Transparent, Laverne Cox on Orange is the New Black and reality TV stars Caitlyn Jenner and Jazz on I Am Jazz helped to raise people's awareness of what being transgender means.…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Jayni Bloch , about how to tap into your creative and intuitive self. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Jayni, her work and some of her creative endeavours What tapping into one's creative and intuitive self means Whether the creative and intuitive parts of one's self are connected and if so, how Whether everyone has the potential to tap into these parts of oneself and if so, how What a therapist can do to facilitate this and why it's helpful for oneself and interpersonal relationships…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Shir Azari , about how song soothes the soul. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Shir's journey, from a young child to where she is today How song soothes Shir's soul, why she thinks song soothes others' souls and what it is about music that inspires or evokes emotion in us Supports in Shir's life and whether being able to pursue her passion has been impacted by having them in her life Shir's mental health concerns and how this inspired her to write her recently released song, Not Alone Shir's future plans…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Jane Doucet , about finding your recipe for career satisfaction. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Jane's career path Her ingredients for career satisfaction Her books, why she became an author and wrote her books in particular Whether it matters where you're living or who you're living with in regards to career satisfaction Whether someone can be equally as satisfied with their career when they start out as when they're thirty years older, for example What Jane recommends to someone who is not satisfied with their career…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Allison O'Connor , about her journey towards adopting a child internationally. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Allison's life before adopting Cameron Whether an international adoption was what she had always planned on How old Cameron was when she adopted him and some of her experiences before and after he was born Cameron's growing up years and what he's up to now How she shared Cameron's story with him and at what age What it was like for them to meet his birth mother in 2019 What not to say to a parent of a child who may have been adopted Supports in place for parents and children who have been adopted internationally Allison's Dreams Come True Music Studio in London, Ontario…
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Sara Dimerman in conversation with Samantha Kemp-Jackson about parenting through pain. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Samantha's parenting and career journey as the mom of four An incident that led to her being physically incapacitated and how this impacted her ability to parent as she once did How Lupus has made parenting more challenging Resources that have been helpful How to tell the kids about your pain as a parent and typical ways in which they respond What impact parenting with pain has on children and family Samantha's recommendations to other parents who may be challenged by physical or mental health conditions or living with chronic pain…
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Sara Dimerman in conversation with Janyce Lastman about how students, parents and teachers are adjusting to the "new normal" of learning. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: The challenges that students and teachers are facing such as eye strain, irritability and fatigue Mid-term difficulties as a result of students switching back into the classroom after being online and vice-versa Some of the social concerns students are facing, both online and in the classroom The confusion over symptoms such as a runny nose or fever that may necessitate or be considered when evaluating whether to keep kids that are going to school, home Changes to testing and homework policies How to plan ahead and adapt to the "new normal" Empowerment and how important it is for parents and teachers to let kids know that their voices are being heard during these challenging times Janyce recommends locallove.ca : Your guide to living well and doing good.…
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Sara Dimerman in conversation with Brittany Shields about helping post secondary students find the "right" career path. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: How typical it is for graduating high school students not to know what they want to do when they grow up, so to speak How typical it is for undergraduate students who are considering taking further steps by applying to a Masters or post graduate program, to still not know what they want to do with the rest of their lives Whether a "gap" year is sometimes a good idea and how students can be most productive during this time off so that they are better equipped to apply to a program of choice or go into the working world at the end of the gap period How typical it is for post secondary students to leave their program part way through and some of the reasons this happens What to do when someone has few interests and a low level of motivation What to do when someone has too many interests, ideas and possibilities and how they can fine tune their direction How students who know what they want to "be" can figure out what will get them there How important it is that one be university or college educated in order to be successful, feel productive and have career satisfaction Some ways students or young adults can figure out their career path…
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Sara Dimerman in conversation with Ann Douglas about strategies to support your family's mental health this Winter. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Ann's personal journey and how this impacts what she writes about Ann's work as a mental health advocate Why our mental health is more affected by the Winter months Why this is especially relevant during Covid Some strategies to support your family’s mental health this Winter How to make the best of the holiday season despite not being able to partake in activities with others or do what we typically do…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Suzy Rosenstein about helping women manage midlife masterfully. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: How Suzy came to work with women in midlife, and why What is midlife and does "crisis" always have to happen? Some of the issues that women encounter around midlife The positives to midlife and how to manage it masterfully…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Naomi Nurgitz about how to live in the moment. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Best approaches to slowing down and feeling more grounded in the present Why it's so important for our mental health to live in the now How long it may take to get good at learning how to live in the moment…
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Sara Dimerman in conversation with Amy Kung-Oliver about the human-animal bond. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: The path that Amy walked down to where she is today as the owner and operator of an alpaca farm Her experience when children with special needs come to visit the alpacas at her farm Her bond with the other animals on her farm and the relationship she's seen between the volunteers at her farm and the animals that live there The benefits to bonding with animals…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Heather Skoll about simple solutions to everyday stressors. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Why the Reset Zone app was created How to use the app What it provides for people coping with everyday stressors
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Sara Dimerman in conversation with science fiction writer, Robert J Sawyer . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: What led Robert towards writing science fiction books after he graduated from Ryerson The difference between being a science fiction writer and a futurist Why research is so important when writing science fiction, in particular Why some people are feeling like they're living in a science fiction novel Whether any of Robert's books predicted Covid or something similar to it Robert's prediction for our future…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Leonard Carr about how to tolerate and live with uncertainty. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Why it's so difficult for people to live with uncertainty What emotions does living with uncertainty typically cause people to feel Some practical ways for people to live with uncertainty How learning to live with uncertainty can allow us to become more resilient and able to handle disappointment…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with her daughter, Chloe , on managing changes on campus due to Covid. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: What's different about campus this school year - in regards to learning, going to the gym, socializing How students are coping with the changes The pros and cons of these changes…
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Sara Dimerman in conversation with Janyce Lastman about how Covid has changed schools and classroom learning in our "new normal". Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: The main changes that students and teachers are experiencing this school year in the classroom, across the school and learning in general How parents can help their kids make the best of this new normal whether they are attending classes in person, or doing the "online school at home" option How tutoring organizations are working differently now than in previous years Some tell tale signs that kids are not coping well with these changes and what parents and teachers can do to help them Some evolving or upcoming concerns parents might watch out for as the year unfolds and how they can prepare for these in advance…
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Sara Dimerman in conversation with Lori Pearlstein . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: How children and adults play differently Why adults forget how do play and why it's important for them to be reminded how The benefits of improvisation and how one can apply this to everyday living…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with a href="https://www.helpmesara.com/podcast-experts/#amm">Anna-Marie Musson about how to stay out of court when divorcing. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: The difference between the typical adversarial approach we often think of associated with divorce, versus a collaborative approach Whether there any situations, such as when the situation is highly conflictual, or where there is child abuse or domestic violence, where collaboration or mediation does not work or is not recommended Some of the top reasons that a couple (and their children, if there are any) would benefit from staying out of court When it comes to mediation, what happens when the couple hit a roadblock Whether or not mediators or collaborative family lawyers continue to work with clients when they enter into court proceedings, and if not, why not?…
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Sara Dimerman in conversation with Dr. Noah Lazar . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Whether or not OCD is a form of anxiety The age at which OCD is typically diagnosed The difference between an obsession and a compulsion Some of the more common groups of behaviours and thoughts that we see in people diagnosed with OCD Whether OCD is inherited or learnt Other disorders that are on the OCD spectrum, such as trichotillomania and hoarding The most common approach to treating OCD and how this works The role of medication when treating OCD…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Vera Roncon . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Whether there is a difference between ADD and ADHD Whether ADHD shows itself differently in kids versus adults If its inherited or learnt Some of the most common characteristics of this disorder How a spouse or partner is impacted by living with another adult who has ADHD How having ADHD impacts how one co parents How to manage ADHD - with and without the help of medication…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Janice Goldmintz . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: How and why the loss of a child is the same or different as other losses Some "normal" responses to losing a child How the loss of a sibling impacts children in general The impact of losing a child on the parents relationship Resources & supports available What not to say to a bereaved parent Whether a parent ever "gets over" the loss of their child…
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Sara Dimerman in conversation with Laura Tarcea . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Some of the more common areas of conflict that arise when separating couples are considering the needs of their children and how to manage these Parenting plans – what this means and whether parents can create this on their own or if they need professional help when doing so How to help children feel heard after their parents separate or divorce What happens if a child resists spending time with either parent Lawyers that are specifically appointed to represent the child and when this may occur Tips for parents in regards to the best way in which to make the process of separating the least stressful for their children…
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Sara Dimerman in conversation with Francis Atta . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Francis Atta's story - from living a life of academic failure, involvement with gangs and the law, living in homeless shelters and not feeling a sense of belonging within his family - to rising above it to become as successful as he is today Francis's book, The Flip, and the messages he offers to youth to help guide them in a positive direction The important ways parents and teachers can behave towards children and youth to build a relationship that inspires open communication and connection…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Eleanor Silverberg . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Some of the tell-tale signs that aging parents are more in need of a helping hand than before Some of the feelings that the awareness of this change elicits for both adult children and the aging parent The best way for an adult child to approach their aging parent when offering help? And what if the aging parent refuses? Some practical caregiving options when stepping in to offer help The difference between the Alzheimers and dementia? How Eleanor's 3A Coping Framework and mindfulness meditation exercises can help both caregiver and parent…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Janyce Lastman . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: The different ways in which students typically learn, according to grade and stage of development, beginning in pre school through to post secondary The "new normal" in regards to learning How students and parents can begin to prepare for September right now, before school begins How parents can best help their children adapt to this "new normal" How parents and teachers can work together to make this as successful as possible…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Cecilia Arscott, and her son Matthew Melchior . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Cecilia and Maarten's meeting and how their deciding to marry was received by their families How the messages they received growing up impacted their lives today as an inter racial couple Whether Cecilia has raised her bi racial children any differently than she might have if she was married to a Black partner How Matthew has been impacted by being "mixed" Advice for other inter racial parents and their children…
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Sara Dimerman in conversation with Dr. Thomas Verny . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Dr. Verny's book, The Secret Life of the Unborn Child and how things have changed in the field of pre and peri natal psychology since its publication in 1981 What types of stress have the most impact on an unborn child What a pregnant woman/couple can do to mitigate the impact of stress on their unborn child and on themselves How parents can communicate with their child in utero and the positive impact of this on the unborn child and after birth…
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Sara Dimerman in conversation with Katharine Love . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Katharine's growing up years and how they impacted her – for better and worse How she overcame an eating disorder and learnt to embrace her heavier self How she learnt to live a more authentic life despite obstacles along the way How her diagnosis of Moebius Syndrome helped her understand herself better How she practises radical acceptance in order to find peace Why she wrote her memoir, Perfectly Flawed, and what it's all about How you can benefit from her life lessons and learn to embrace and accept yourself too…
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Sara Dimerman in conversation with realtor, Valerie Chubey . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: How buying and selling a home has changed over the years, and especially during and post pandemic The key players on your team to make buying and selling as stress free as possible and how to find them Market trends regarding pricing, best time of the year to buy/sell and facts about how many times people move during their lifetime The psychological and emotional impact of leaving one's home and why it is often so difficult Tips for decluttering, moving and settling in…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Suzanne Dennison . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: The difference between seeking help from, for example, a psychotherapist, counsellor, social worker, psychologist, psychiatrist or Medical Doctor who provides counselling services Who the governing bodies for these professionals are and why they exist How to find a therapist Why some therapists call their sessions a 50-minute hour The difference between seeing a therapist in private practise versus one who works in an agency setting, for example Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and how these may help Whether all therapists charge a fee and what the typical fee may be How extended health insurance coverage can help cover the fee Whether a therapist is allowed to put someone's name on a receipt if that person is not present at the session What consent to treatment means Whether everything that you discuss with a therapist is confidential, and if not, what the limits to confidentiality are…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with occupational therapist, Therese Oldfield . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: What driver anxiety means How and why this type of anxiety impacts not just drivers, but passengers and pedestrians too Some of the reasons people develop this anxiety Treatment approaches to helping overcome driver, passenger or pedestrian anxiety Factors that impact the success of a program that helps this type of anxiety Whether other professionals play a complementary role when helping someone with these anxieties…
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Sara Dimerman in conversation with executive coach, corporate trainer and author, Kathleen Redmond . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: What a healthy workplace environment looks like The relationship between character and culture The key players in an organization and their role in creating a healthy work environment How important communication is in the workplace and how it is best encouraged How leaders can maintain contact with colleagues working from home and why this is important…
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Sara Dimerman in conversation with Psychologist, Donna Jacobs . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: The most common types of anxiety, such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety and Panic Disorder How to tell the difference between when you're feeling "normal" nervousness about something versus when there are signs and symptoms of a diagnosable anxiety condition Why some people are more anxious than others Treatment approaches to helping you manage or cope with anxiety Whether medication is an effective method for treating anxiety Resource books, programs and Apps that can help you learn more about anxiety and how to manage it…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Emmy award winning writer and producer, Susan McLennan . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: What we mean by helping little children make sense of their big world and why this is so important Some of what little kids have to make sense of now compared to when we were growing up Who Susan and Mike are and the work that they do to help children and their families What parents can do to help their children make sense of the big world when they sometimes can't make sense of it, themselves…
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Sara Dimerman in conversation with Dr. Kathy McCoy . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Whether or not estrangement mostly occurs between adult children and their parents, or as regularly between siblings or other family members, and why How estrangement may filter from one generation to others Whether or not estrangement is typically mutually agreed up or unilateral How the "abandoned" person might respond to feeling hurt How acceptance plays a role in coming to terms with family ties that are broken Whether blood is truly thicker than water, as the saying goes How breaking ties with someone in the family might be a "good" thing…
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Sara Dimerman in conversation with Lisa Freud Goldman . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: What a crisis means What happens to our mental and physical health when we're going through a crisis? Some of the signs and symptoms that the crisis is taking a toll on us Lisa's Lifestyle Lessons as a way of guarding ourselves against getting physically or mentally unwell during periods of crisis Factors that affect how well we are able to cope with a crisis or a critical event…
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Sara Dimerman in conversation with Colin Chan . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: What trauma or being traumatized means What PTSD - post traumatic stress disorder - means How one can tell if they've been traumatized or have PTSD What causes one to be traumatized Whether the effects of being traumatized can go away on their own or if one always needs treatment Some treatment options and who is best suited to treat someone who has been traumatized When treated in a support group, how one can guard against being re traumatized when hearing others stories How one can tell if the effects of trauma are still lingering, even 10 years later, for example If there's hope after trauma…
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It's normal to be influenced and affected by what we think or know others want from us. Sometimes, we do and say things in order to make others happy, and in turn, sacrifice our true selves. This may be unintentional, especially since we don't always know our authentic selves or what will make us feel most fulfilled or purposeful. Sara Dimerman in conversation with Dr. Mary Filice , as you begin your journey towards self discovery or finding your "gift"... Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: What it means to be one's authentic self At what age one should begin exploring their true calling or purpose What we can do to figure out who we really are if we're not so sure Some of the signs that you that we may not be living our authentic selves Why some people are fearful of being their authentic selves What happens, in the short and long term, when we push our authentic selves as Additional resources: Gabor Mate: When the Body says No Victor Frankl: Man's Search for Meaning Richard Rohr: Contemplative and founder of Center For Action and Contemplation. He has numerous books and videos Edith Hall: Aristotles way: How Ancient Wisdom Can Change Your Life Enneagram info: internationalenneagram.org Best Enneagram Books for a beginner: The Wisdom of the Enneagram by Don Richard Riso and Russ Hudson The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile The Complete Enneagram by Beatrice Chestnut The Enneagram in Love and Work by Helen Palmer…
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Times are not what they used to be. Gone are the days when you could safely wait until your children were just about to hit puberty to talk to them about sex and sexuality. Now they either stumble across pornography or seek it out. Often, the messages they get and the images they receive portrays sex in a way that can be traumatizing. Psychologist, Dr. Jillian Roberts, has helped children and their parents navigate the complex sexualized digital world in which we live. Through this podcast, she will help you too. Sara Dimerman in conversation with Dr. Jillian Roberts . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: What to do and say when your kids stumble upon pornography, participate in sexting, engage in or are victimized by sexualized bullying and feel confused about what consent means. What impact all of the above has on them. Whether "The Talk" is still something parents should prepare themselves for, and if not, how to share important information about sex and sexuality with your children and at what age. How parents role has changed over time, especially in regards to helping protect our children from being prematurely exposed to sexual content or from getting involved in sexualized behaviour at too young of an age. Dr. Jillian Robert's "seven point parental compass" and why knowing more about this can help create a foundation from which effective communication and a strong parent/child bond can be formed.…
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Sara Dimerman in conversation with Ann Douglas . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Why parents need distractions Whether technology is what distracts us most these days and why The impact that being a distracted parent has on our children, ourselves and on the development of our relationship with our child How we can become more mindful about modelling intentional distraction…
It's easy to label oneself or one's child a "procrastinator" and to assume that once one, always one. But is procrastination part of one's personality or a choice and are there roadblocks that stand between procrastination and productivity? For answers to these questions, I turned to Dr. Joanne Foster . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: What procrastination means Whether procrastination is a choice or part of one's personality What causes procrastination Techniques and strategies to help one move from procrastination to productivity How parents can understand the causes of procrastination and help their children or teens become more productive…
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Many people, despite having goals, feel that there are roadblocks in their way. I contacted Gorett Reis , a life and career coach, for her views on what may be keeping them from moving forward, and what they can do about it. Over the course of this episode, you will learn more about: Top traits, identified as roadblocks, for people who feel that they are unable to reach their life or career goals What being a perfectionist looks like, why and how this may get in the way What people pleasing looks like, why and how this may get in the way What over achieving looks like, why and how this may get in the way Some practical ways for people to prevent perfectionism, people pleasing and over achieving behaviour from standing in their way…
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I have always been a fan of Dr. Ross Greene 's work. I have read his books and attended several of his workshops and lectures. Most recently, I participated in a two day conference, led by him, in Toronto. I was inspired and grateful to learn more about his collaborative approach to working with kids of all ages, and honoured that he agreed to join me as a guest on this podcast, in order to impart some of his wisdom to you, too. Over the course of this episode, you will learn more about: The choices parents have when they're faced with needing to deal with a situation related to their child's "difficult" behaviour. Whether punishments such as suspension from school or time out at home solves the problem and if not, why not. Whether natural and logical consequences unilaterally imposed on children who do not "follow through," solves the problem and if not, why not. How to implement Dr. Ross Greene's Collaborative & Proactive Solutions model, including: Effective ways to understand the problem and invite collaboration from a child How to move away from looking through the lens of seeing the child as having a problem behaviour and instead identify the problem as one related to lagging skills and unmet expectations The crucial steps that a parent or teacher, for example, would need to take in order to understand why the child is "stuck" and how to solve the problem The age or developmental stage at which a child can be included or involved in this process and whether there are any children who may not be able to participate in the process as well as others what to say and do when a child says "I don't know" when trying to engage him in helping you understand the problem How the CPS Model can change the lives of parents, teachers and caregivers so that neither punishment nor consequence needs to be imposed again Resources that can help you learn even more…
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In this podcast Sara Dimerman chats with Endre Gabori . Over the course of this episode, you will learn more about: How going on a date once you have been living together or a married couple for a while, is different to single life dating The roadblocks to organizing a date with your living together or married partner Why its so important for living together or married couples to go on dates with one another What may happen to their relationship if they don't Some points to keep in mind when planning a date with ones partner What else it might mean when married couples don't find the time to go out on dates with one another…
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In this podcast Sara Dimerman chats with Michael Gibben . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Whether parents' concern about their kids' brains going to mush during long breaks from school is a valid concern Ways for kids' brains to remain active during long breaks from school How parents can use every day items and toys/games that they have around the house in order to encourage thinking and learning "Essential" every day items/games to help Whether there is any value to video gaming/computer play and whether this should be restricted How parents help inject fun into learning How parents can continue with all of the above after kids return to school…
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In this podcast Sara Dimerman chats with Sarah Lindsay . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Sarah's personal journey before and after being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder How she is helping others learn from her experience Ways to monitor one's own mental health Ways to get assessed and treated How to advocate on behalf of your mental health needs…
In this podcast Sara Dimerman chats with author Robin Rinaldi . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: The definition of open marriage What happens when one partner wants an open marriage and the other does not Why couples adopt this lifestyle The benefits and negative effects of an open marriage on a couple's relationship How society tends to view open marriage…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Ann Douglas . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: What inspired Ann Douglas to write Parenting Through the Storm What parenting through a storm means Ann's personal journey and where she and her family are at today The dangers of not taking care of oneself as you parent through the storm and ways in which you can be kinder to yourself How stress and difficulties within a family affect a couple and how they can work together at making things better…
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1:01:23In this podcast Sara Dimerman chats with Gary Hyman . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: The most commonly used social media applications including Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn What makes them more popular than others and why The power of social media to help grow a business or brand Time saving tips when using social media The best way to approach getting your business noticed on social media Whether social media is really free How advertising works on social media How to measure your return on investment on social media How to grow an email list and generate leads from social media For great information to helpful links and tools, visit http://www.garyhyman.com/helpmesara/…
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In this podcast Sara Dimerman chats with Author Robin Rinaldi . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Whether or not most women share a basic maternal desire to bear and raise children Why some people (male or female) may not want to have children of their own The impact that having or not having children has on a couple (as a couple and for each individual) What happens when one partner wants children and the other does not How society tends to view people who choose childlessness…
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In this podcast Sara Dimerman chats with Meagan Solomon . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: The age at which many children begin experimenting with drugs and/or alcohol? Some of the reasons this happens Signs that they may be using drugs or drinking alcohol The best way for a parent to approach his or her child about their concerns so as to encourage open, ongoing communication Whether it is realistic for a parent to expect compliance after forbidding his or her child from using drugs or alcohol Whether or not its ever a good idea for parents to allow their under age children to drink in their homes with them? Their friends? How parents can access information to share with their children about the dangers of drinking and using drugs, and how to go about doing so What parents can do if they feel that their children are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol Supports and programs to help…
In this podcast Sara Dimerman chats with Lana Feinstein , Executive Director of LOVE (Leave Out Violence). Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: The organization, Leave out Violence (LOVE), and the services they offer to youth How to define bullying and it's different forms (physical, emotional and relational) Whether bullying is rampant (especially in schools) and why this is What causes someone to act like a bully and why The effects of bullying on children and what parents can do to help What "bystander" means and how bystanders can be helped to be become witnesses instead The role that schools and communities need to play in preventing and resolving bullying behaviour and ways in which they can be most effective…
In this podcast Sara Dimerman chats with Dr. Laurie Betito . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: What's normal? What's not? in the sex dept of a relationship and who cares anyway? The definition of a "sexless" marriage The difference between a lack of interest and low sexual desire Whether or not women are really not as interested in sex as men The real reasons people avoid having sex with one another How to create an environment that will stimulate desire and enhance sexual experience Whether its possible to re ignite a flame thats gone out and if so, how The importance of foreplay and what it means Physical and physiological changes to our body that affect sex over time and how we can accept and help ourselves rather than fight them The benefits to having regular sex Which relationships are most vulnerable to infidelity…
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In this podcast Sara Dimerman chats with family law lawyer, Lisa Gelman . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: First steps towards formalizing a separation Whether the process is different depending on whether the couple is legally married versus living common law What separation means and whether a couple actually needs to be living in separate places in order to be considered legally separated Whether there is a period of time that has to lapse before a couple can file for divorce and whether they need lawyers in order to do this Some of the most common issues that couples need to work through on the legal front once separated or divorced eg. child custody, division of assets What lawyers will typically ask each of the partners to provide in order to create a legal document The difference between a mediator and a lawyer and when to use one or the other What collaborative law means and when its best to work with a collaborative lawyer Some good questions to ask a lawyer when making the decision as to whether he or she is the right fit How long of a process one can someone expect from the time of separation until divorce and what kind of cost each can expect during the legal process How to try to maintain an amicable relationship during the legal process…
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In this podcast Sara Dimerman chats with Goldie Plotkin . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: The laws of Yichud Whether these laws are explicitly shared with children as they are growing up or woven into the parenting fabric Whether these laws actually have to be presented as such or if they can just be applied as common sense rules when guiding your children as teens or young adults How, when applying these rules, girls and women, in particular, are kept safer Whether these laws also protect boys and men Whether now, more than ever before, we need to be considering ways to protect ourselves and our children from unwanted sexual advances The incidents have have raised our consciousness and gotten us talking about these concerns…
In this podcast Sara Dimerman chats with Simon Zelcovitch , a Toronto graphologist, about handwriting analysis and how he can help you. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Graphology and why people want to have hand writing analyzed Some more common strokes and styles of writing (e.g. size, slant) that almost always depict certain characteristics in a person Whether analysis varies depending on age, gender and hand preference How teaching a student to write a certain way can affect his or her behaviour…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Sarah Chana Radcliffe . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Why the start of school is a particularly anxious time for kids, parents and teachers Tips to ease anxiety and make the transition back to school easier After how long a period of adjustment should a parent be concerned and when to seek professional help…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Una Wright . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: How parents can establish a relationship with their children (before they are teens) so that they will feel safe to open up and communicate with them Some of the fundamental building blocks when creating a foundation from which a parent/teen relationship is ideally created The difference between daily communication eg how was your day? versus communication about bigger issues eg bullying, depression and low self esteem Effective tips for helping to empower teens to find their voices and why some teens lose their voices or maybe never find them Some of the biggest concerns/issues that youth are dealing with today…
I invited Amanda Cupido to connect with me on the topic of producing a powerful podcast. Her enthusiasm is contagious and her concise, informative way of sharing what she knows will help you get started or grow. Over the course of this episode, you will learn more about: What a podcast is The different types and genres of podcasts Whether or not there is a magic length for a podcast The essential ingredients/tools required for a powerful podcast Where podcasts are best posted/published How podcasts are best marketed and to whom…
In conversation with Katharine Love as she candidly shares her journey from self loathing to self loving. Over the course of this podcast, you will learn more about: Katharine's early beginnings and how she was shaped by her family's response being "different" What the word "crooked" means to her How her diagnosis of Moebius Syndrome changed the path she was on What else contributed towards her self loathing and how this manifested itself When and how she managed to take "control" of her life and see herself through a different lens Positive changes have taken place over the past few years Resources and inspiration so that you too can go from self loathing at the worst to self loving at the best…
Janyce Lastman and I have previously collaborated on several podcasts. So when she approached me about this one, I was glad because, with recent news headlines related to happenings in a well private school in Toronto, this is more timely of a topic than ever. Janyce offered to help parents explain, contextualize and cope with incidents such as those in the news and to help parents learn how to reduce the chances that their children will be subject to extreme bullying, hazing and abuse in school going forward. In addition, I asked her to lend her expertise in regards to exploring different kinds of schools, how the culture of each is determined and by whom. Over the course of this episode, you will learn more about: How to tell the difference between a "good" versus not as "good" school Whether private always means better The difference in culture from one school to the next Who or what determines this culture Whether or not there is a difference in the culture between same sex or even same religion schools versus more heterogeneous schools Bullying/hazing at schools and whether this is more common in certain schools/programs than others How parents can help to explain bad incidents at school to their kids and how they can cope In addition to listening and learning from this podcast, Janyce offers the following links to great resources: Canadian Centre for Child Protection She particularly likes: Kids in the Know And for teens: NeedHelpNow plus Cybertip This FREE and really well written materials hard copy by order (same organization) And free downloadable material She says that the following is also a great site for overall media smarts which addresses some of the issues discussed in our podcast: MediaSmarts…
Now that marijuana has being legalized in Canada, what changes, other than the obvious, will this bring about? How can we make sure that we are as knowledgeable about the impact of weed on our bodies and our brains as possible, and how are we going to ensure that our beliefs and behaviours are modelling the responsible use of drugs, so that our children do not get the message that just because something is legal, that its safe. I invited Psychologist, Dr. Jonathan Stea , to join me to discuss this important topic. Over the course of this episode, you will learn more about: The physiological and psychological impact of using marijuana, in particular, on us Whether marijuana is addictive or not and whether it impacts our ability to make good, safe decisions Whether different forms of marijuana affects us differently Whether marijuana that is dispensed through legally approved centres are safer and what might happen to the black market Whether the legalization of recreational marijuana will encourage children under the age of 19 to use (for the first time or more than they already do) Whether parents using or growing at home will normalize its use or make children less inclined and how parents can discuss marijuana with their children…
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Sara Dimerman in conversation with Dr. Daniella Astorino . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Different kinds of headaches and how common each is Some of the ways we can manage each of these - On our own? With the help of a health practitioner? The difference between a headache and a migraine? How migraines are treated? Some red flags that our headache may be more than one of the typical kinds, and then what to do?…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Sheri Van Dijk . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: What emotional regulation means Why some people experience problems managing emotions Why it's so important that we learn to regulate our emotions as we grow Some of the warning signs that someone has not learnt how to regulate their emotions The consequences of not being able to regulate our emotions Strategies and treatment options when learning how to better regulate our emotions…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Dr. David Kanawaty . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: What's "normal" or healthy in regards to length and continuity of sleep for children, teens and adults What interferes with good sleep hygiene and what the potential risks associated with not getting enough sleep are Some of the indicators/symptoms that someone is in need of a sleep lab or specialist to help them determine why their sleeping habits or patterns are not typical of someone their age. For example, is snoring always an indicator that the person has apnea and in need of a sleep study? How to gain access to the services of a sleep lab or specialist What to expect at the sleep lab Some of the most common diagnoses following a sleep study Treatment options for sleep disorders such as apnea and insomnia The risks associated with not treating a sleep disorder…
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Andrea Garson . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: What are some of the traits or behaviours that employers find most valuable in their employees? What are some of the traits or behaviours that employers find most worrisome in their employees? What are some of the warning signs that your employer may not be happy with your performance or that you're at risk of losing your job? How can you best handle talking to your employer if you're unhappy with the tasks you're being assigned, but want to keep your job? What are some of the most common reasons that employees lose their jobs…
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1:03:30Sara Dimerman in conversation with Heidi Barrett . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: What gender fluidity/gender non conforming means Whether a child should be a certain age or reached a certain level of maturity before listening to their beliefs about how they want to express themselves (regarding their gender) Whether gender non conforming children are born "who they are" or become non conforming as a result of being raised by non conforming parents (gender or otherwise) How we can model acceptance, sensitivity and increased tolerance towards people who are gender non conforming What happens if a parent imposes certain gender stereotypes when raising girls and boys What happens at school/in other environments where children are not encouraged to be "who they want to be" Whether being gender fluid/non conforming is just trendy or whether it has been suppressed over the years and in certain cultures until now How to advocate and educate on behalf of your gender non conforming child (and how to help your children advocate for themselves too) How to manage environments that are more gender specific, e.g. gender specific washrooms, boys vs. girls clothing sections at a store or when teachers separate boys and girls and a boy in a skirt goes to sit with the boys Supports and resources including: Gender Born, Gender Made: Raising healthy non conforming children by Diane Ehrenfast Raising My Rainbow by Lori Duron Rainbow Health Ontario The 519…
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1:02:46Sara Dimerman in conversation with Janyce Lastman . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: The difference between a quiz, test and exam and how to prepare differently for each How standardized tests (such as EQAO in Ontario) are different from "regular" tests and why they are important The amount of time and how often students need to study in order to see a successful outcome How students can make the best use of their time and what to do when preparing to study (and how parents can help too) How to avoid experiencing test anxiety and why it happens Whether cramming pre test or exam is ever a good idea How and where (in bed or at a desk, for example) to study for tests and exams Whether one can study well with music or other distractions around them How lack or disruption of sleep impacts studying effectiveness and how to manage this Things to keep in mind for the night before, day of the test or exam and afterwards What "accommodations" are, who they are given to and why…
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Sara Dimerman in conversation with Janyce Lastman . Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: The best age at which to begin helping children develop successful work habits How work habits and styles develop and change over the years and why this is important How to best model "good" work habits to students How to determine what works best for your child Whether every student needs to sit at a desk or in a structured environment in order to be successful The "bad" consequences when "good" work habits are not established…
In this episode, Sara chats with Domenico Capilongo . Over the course of this episode, you will learn more about: The role that teachers play in preparing kids for life post secondary school Whether this is different to the role that parents play and if so, how? How students can help prepare themselves for life post secondary school What life after secondary school looks like What constitutes a successful launch into life post secondary school and what makes the difference…
In this, part 1 of 2 related to putting your best foot forward, Sara chats with Andrea Garson , Human Resources consultant on how to make a good impression at a job interview. Over the course of this episode, you will learn how to prepare for a job interview, including: Preparing your resume - tailoring/editing/layout Choosing what you'll wear/how to look Thinking about answers and examples to possible questions How to behave in an interview - do's and don'ts How to prepare for a "not in person" interview (e.g. via Skype/phone) Preparing questions for your interviewer in advance Preparing references in advance Following up after an interview Part 2 of this series coming soon.…
In this podcast Sara Dimerman chats with Laura Plant , Director of Student Banking at RBC. Over the course of this episode, you will learn more about: What financial literacy means and why it's so important The steps that parents can take, at various ages and stages of their children's lives, to model becoming and being financially literate The value of giving your child an allowance The ways in which parents can prepare their teenagers and young adults towards becoming more financially independent Resources to help families on their journey…
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In this podcast Sara Dimerman chats with Brenda Whiteside . Over the course of this episode, you will learn more about: The biggest changes or challenges students face when transitioning from high school to a post secondary school program How living away from home - on residence, for example - affects the way in which a teen manages the transition to a post secondary program How students and parents can expect to feel at first How long the transitional phase typically lasts Resources and programs most Universities and Colleges have in place to assist the student What students can look forward to once he or she is more settled into residence or in their program of choice Do's and don'ts for parents to consider - prior to, during and following the adjustment phase…
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