Develop your wellness toolbox for whole-body health. Tap into your full potential of how you can heal and balance your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. My name is Nicole White and I'm your host. I own Serenity Wellness Centre, where I specialize in Integrative Mental Health, Energy Therapy, and nonordinary states of consciousness for mental health treatment. Welcome! I'm happy to help you gather your tools to Be a Ripple of Wellness! Learn more about me www.SerenityWithNicole.com
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Thoughts on Record: Podcast of the Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Thoughts on Record is the podcast of the Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (OICBT) located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Each week we explore topics relevant to clinicians and mental health consumers from a cognitive behavioural perspective; however, if you’re generally interested in psychology, psychotherapy, evolutionary psychology, mental health, the brain, dynamics of human behaviour, creativity, wellness & performance then this podcast will certainly be of interest to you. ...
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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Compulsive reassurance seeking can be a challenging issue for both clients and therapists to manage. Clients are often highly adept—sometimes knowingly, sometimes unknowingly—at eliciting excessive reassurance from therapists and family members. At the same time, resisting the urge to seek reassurance can feel …
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Dr. Nina Josefowtiz - Behavioural Activation for Depression
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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Behavioural activation is one of the best, if not the best treatments for depression. Clinical psychologist and author, Dr. Nina Josefowitz joins us for an in-depth discussion of themes contained in her new book The Behavioural Activation Workbook for Depression. In this discussion we cover: The basic premise o…
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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Navigating relationships with emotionally immature parents can evoke very strong reactions, which can be difficult to navigate. In many clinician's experience, when this topic comes up, people tend to react in one of three ways: defending their parents as perfect, blaming them for all their struggles, or questi…
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Dr. Russell Ramsay - Assessing and Treating Adult ADHD
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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Assessing & treating adult ADHD can be both very challenging as well as highly rewarding for client and clinician alike. Psychologist & author, Dr. Russell Ramsay joins us for an in-depth discussion of the assessment and treatment of adult ADHD building on themes in his new workbook, The Adult ADHD and Anxiety …
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Dr. Alec Pollard: When a Loved One Won’t Seek Mental Health Treatment
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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Many clinicians experience a sense of helplessness around effectively managing calls from loved ones of an individual living with a mental illness who is not willing to engage in treatment. There is frequently an impression that little can be done until the affected individual wants to change. Dr. Alec Pollard …
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Discover how your body stores memory and emotions. Gain an understanding of how somatic awareness can help cultivate emotional resilience and empower us to navigate life's challenges. Gain practical tips and exercises that can enable you to tap into your body's wisdom and strengthen your emotional well-being.…
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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Dialectical behavior therapy or DBT is a wonderful suite of tools that help people to be more effective with respect to managing their emotions and becoming more interpersonally effective. These are challenges that often loom especially large for those who are highly sensitive. Emma Lauer, LCSW joins us for a d…
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Join me for a soothing guided meditation session aimed at helping you enhance your emotional intelligence and find somatic comfort. This Guided Mediation assists in cultivating an appreciation for all of your emotions, a trust in experiencing them, an acknowledgment of their impermanence, and enhanced empowerment in your ability to experience your …
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Learn how to break free from the cycle of people-pleasing and regain control over your own happiness. Discover the powerful DEAR MAN communication tool to assertively set healthy boundaries and express yourself effectively. Don't let people-pleasing sabotage your boundaries, mental health, and self-care any longer! I break this effective communicat…
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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! In addition to being a topic that appears frequently in the realm of pop psychology, emotional intelligence is a subject of serious, rigorous academic inquiry. Clinical psychologist & author, Dr. Stephanie Catella joins for us for a discussion of core-themes in her new book The Emotional Intelligence Skills Wor…
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Explore the 5 core categories of emotional intelligence and their significance in promoting overall wellness. Learn how self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills can profoundly influence your emotional well-being and personal growth. Discover practical tools and techniques to enhance your emotional intelligence and cul…
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Learn 5 primary causes of emotional entanglement and wellness tools to assist in change. Gain awareness of what creates emotional shifts, when absorbing the emotions of others,, and wellness tools to cultivate something new. Memories are stored in the body. Body Awareness is Key to Emotion Regulation.Wellness Tools in this episodePower of Pause Str…
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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Bipolar disorder is often thought of as a mental disorder that is treated exclusively with medication when in fact there are a number of evidence-based psychotherapeutic techniques that can be used to complement traditional pharmacotherapy. Dr. Holly Swartz joins us for a discussion of the core themes in her ne…
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On this Guided Meditation, take a walk through the forest with me to a pond of healing wonder where you will experience Self-Illumination. Absorb the heart-felt frequency of my crystal singing bowl as you seek clarity, comfort, and healing within, stepping into a space of comfort. This meditative experience allows you to let go of things that no lo…
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Create a personalized action plan to make movement a way of living. Bring Healthy and Harmonious back to your life. It can be easy to lose sight of how far away we have gotten from where we want to be. Sometimes convincing ourselves that the ideal life we desire is impossible. But what if it was possible?Gather up these easy wellness tools and befo…
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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Challenges related to attachment in relationships - especially in the context of romantic relationships - can evoke very strong emotions and behavioral urges that can often backfire, sometimes causing the very thing we fear most; namely, the dissolution of a relationship. Psychologist, author, speaker & teacher…
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Do you practice Self-Care? What does that look like? How Often Do You Practice? Does that include caring for your emotions? Procrastination is more than not completing a task or moving forward with something that needs attention. It impacts our psychological health, emotional experiences, and even if we embrace self-care.Learn how it plays out in y…
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Gain an understanding of how self-worth and personal value tie into procrastination. Learn some easy tools to break free from time wasters and distracters. Engage your intuition in decision-making for movement. How are you cashing in on life?About the Spring Into Action Program:Have you ever found yourself stuck in stagnation? Repeating loops of pr…
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Drs. Matt Browne & Chris Kavanagh - Decoding the Gurus
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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! The last decade has seen the ascendency of a number of "public intellectuals" who have come under increasing scrutiny around allegations of misinformation, conspiracy mongering, grifting & intellectual inconsistency. Importantly, many have achieved "guru" status with millions of followers and devotees on YouTub…
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Gather an understanding of areas that lead to procrastination, the impact it has, and an easy tool to get started on movement. About the Spring Into Action Series:Have you ever found yourself stuck in stagnation? Repeating loops of procrastination and avoidance in completing sometimes even the simplest of tasks? Take part in this 4-week series to a…
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Dr. Kiran Vadaga - Mindfulness of Feelings from a Buddhist Psychology Perspective
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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Mindfulness is an area of clinical and intellectual focus which has grown tremendously in popularity and includes many secular practices such as breath work, body scanning & self-compassion. OICBT psychologist Dr. Kiran Vadaga joins us for an in-depth conversation in which explore observations around the import…
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Dr. Mark Solms - Understanding Consciousness to Optimize Therapeutic Outcomes
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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! CBT interventions are often favoured for being empirically supported; however, it is not always clear how efficacy of these interventions maps to the actual functioning of the brain. Esteemed neuropsychologist and psychoanalyst, Dr. Mark Solms, joins us for an in-depth discussion of the clinical implications of…
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Dr. Georgia Ede - Change your Diet, Change your Mind
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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! There has been increasing discussion of the metabolic basis of mental disorders and the potential benefit a low-carb/ketogenic approach could hold with respect to the treatment of mental disorders. Psychiatrist Dr. Georgia Edes joins us for a discussion of major themes of her new book Change Your Diet, Change Y…
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Learn this quick and simple tool that can be used for emotion regulation, staying present in the now, and improving impulse control. The Dot Dot Wellness Tool is especially helpful to assist with breaking habits, addictions, and, high anger episodes.This is a part of E78 on Serenity Wellness Podcast https://youtu.be/Xt6HrBnsKC8…
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Anna Motz - If Love Could Kill: The Myths & Truths of Women Who Commit Violence
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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Female involvement with the criminal justice system can prompt significant internal dissonance as well as challenge conceptualizations around female violence, motherhood, mental illness etc. Forensic psychotherapist Anna Motz joins us for a fascinating discussion of her book “If Love Could Kill: The Myths & Tru…
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Gather these simple 4-steps for Emotion Regulation using the Percentage of Change Tool. Emotions can be hard to identify, sometimes we have our "go-to" emotion and lose sight of all of the others. Other times we might know several emotions and tend to feel "over the top" with all of them.
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Dr. James Hollis - Living a Life of Meaning
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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Host note: folks, I invite you to pay very close attention to what Dr. Hollis has to say...could change your life. Jungian/Depth psychology provides a wonderful framework for exploring questions related to meaning and the self that can at time fall outside of boundaries of what is typically explored in cognitiv…
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Emotions can be uncomfortable and even overwhelming. a high level of discomfort experiencing emotions in our body can lead to stored emotions driving us through life. These subconscious pulls pile up an already heavy pile of stored emotions that long to be healed. Learn more about how emotion storage happens, how it impacts your every day, and some…
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Do you find yourself getting in your way, sabotaging your happiness and well-being?Are you aware of the shadow aspects of yourself? The subconscious drivers that keep us on repeat and moving away from our self-worth.Learn how to connect to your inner knowing and allow it to guide you to the life you desire and deserve. Build your wellness toolbox f…
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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Existential boredom is a challenge for many that can lead to a pathological engagement with shallow amusements (which may only deepen the despair and lead to more boredom). Dr. Kevin Gary joins us for a discussion of some of the core themes covered in his book Why Boredom Matters: Education, Leisure, and the Qu…
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Gain insight into the Ego Driver and become the Soul Driver. Explore the ways you interact with yourself and your heart space and what it has to do with sacred reciprocity.This is a 4 part series with an added Energy Therapy Mediation. Full Serieshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiDk1sdKSfJyaHKAPsOMNWq2LE7wtcQ0tAbout Rewire To LoveAs we move …
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Our mind and body can store fragments of past pain that we might not notice. These crumbs left behind can continue to be the driving force of our perceptions and interactions with ourselves and others. We can engage in life by running a script that is not ours. We can repeat past cycles that no longer fit into our lives or the direction we are head…
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Do any of these sound like you?I have wellness tools to help. Full episode ~ https://youtu.be/yBZlKGAbiWo
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Explore areas to assist with mind-shifting and emotional awareness. As we open up awareness of our inner dialogue, we can identify our connection to the language we choose and the emotion that brews. Learn valuable wellness tools to create shifts and repairs in foundational builds that can use a little upgrade.…
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Have you ever arrived at the end of your day in a state of confusion about where the day went? Wondered what you did throughout the day? Disconnected from the present moment and perhaps, without awareness, increased your own mental, physical, emotional, or spiritual chaos? When we start to take notice, to recognize how these systems work together, …
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It might be easiest to start here, especially if you are new to the Serenity Wellness Podcast. A quick intro to who I am, what Serenity Wellness Podcast is about, and some tips on ways to gather your wellness tools. I look forward to sharing wellness with you!Linktree ~ https://linktr.ee/SerenityWellnessCentre#mentalhealth…
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Dr. Randy Nesse - Depression & the Art of Giving Up
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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Understanding the evolutionary significance of depression can quite helpful in its conceptualization and treatment. Founder in the field of evolutionary medicine, Dr. Randy Nesse, joins us for an encore discussion in which we consider how striving, motivation and desire for control can play into the evolution o…
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Learn the fundamentals of mindset, emotions, physical impacts, and where the imprinting began. Gain an understanding of how intergenerational threads impact the now and a plan to break cycles and create something new. About Rewire To LoveAs we move through our day, we can find ourselves wrapped in judgment. Judgment toward ourselves, our circumstan…
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Unconditional Positive Regard is different from Unconditional Love. Here is a little insight into the differences and how you might cultivate UPR as a way of processing life.
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How do you create a habit? What are your Dailies? We can move through our day tapped out and depleted, foggy and confused. Sometimes this leads to forgetting to take care of our basics to maintain our human functions. Let me help you identify yours and create a habit of healthy living. Book Recommendationshttps://bookshop.org/shop/NicolesBookshelf…
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What do you absorb through your day?Have you noticed the hypnotic trance-like way we can feed our brain information that elevates our emotions, steers us away from our goals, and further separates us from others?Let's talk a little more about this, how to brainwash yourself, and gain a tool to create the reality you are seeking.…
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Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier - Helping Clinicians to Develop Resilience
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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! For many mental health clinicians, crafting resilience is an afterthought to managing the day-to-day demands of their professional life. Psychologist, consultant & author, Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier, joins us to discuss some of the themes explored in her new book: The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Op…
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Dr. Fiona McAndrew: Music, Peak Experience & Depth Psychology
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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Music is an under-explored tool with respect to the provision of psychotherapy as well as the crafting of peak experiences. Clinical counsellor, performance coach and opera singer, Dr. Fiona McAndrew, joins us for an eclectic, wide-ranging discussion in which explore: Fiona's alternating journey between psychol…
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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Mental health professionals have increasingly been seeing clients seeking services related to anxiety and depression stemming from serious, negative changes that have been occurring in our climate. Psychologist and professor, Dr. Susan Clayton, who is one of the world's authorities on how the environment impact…
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Sheila Rubin, MA & Bret Lyon, PhD: Embracing Shame
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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Shame is among the most powerful of human emotions and can drive a number of both functional and dysfunctional behaviours. Sheila Rubin, MA & Bret Lyon, Ph.D., join us for a comprehensive discussion of many of the themes in their new book Embracing Shame - How to Stop Resisting Shame & Turn it into a Powerful A…
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Dr. Jeff Perron - The Psychology of Happiness
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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Happiness is an elusive and frequently controversial topic of discussion. Dr. Jeff Perron joins us for an extensive discussion of some of the themes he is exploring in his new substack project: The Psychology of Happiness. In this discussion we cover: working within a workable & reasonable definition of happine…
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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! For many clinicians body dysmorphic disorder or BDD is shrouded in mystery and can be an intimidating and tricky presentation to try and conceptualize and treat. Physician, scientist, educator, and author, Dr. Katharine Phillips, who has spent her career caring for patients, mentoring/teaching, and conducting g…
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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Hello everyone - hope you are well! We just wanted to quickly let you know that we’ll be taking a scheduled break for the rest of the summer and will be back with new episodes in the early fall. It’s been a real joy recording and putting out the podcast - we’re so grateful to each and every guest for their cont…
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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Strength in vulnerability combined with an internal sense of safety are among the most powerful psychological tools that one can curate to promote wellness and healthy boundaries. Four-time Olympian, speaker & author, Silken Laumann, joins us for a very special discussion where we cover: a brief overview of Sil…
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Dr. Keith Dobson: Major Depressive Disorder
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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Despite being among the most common of mental disorders that a clinician is likely to encounter, major depressive disorder presents both the client and therapist with a considerable amount of complexity and nuance to navigate with respect to conceptualization and treatment. Leading international expert in major…
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