Mind The Gaps

#15 Long for Nothing

Welcome to Episode #15: Long for Nothing. In this episode, Kirsten brings us on a journey into the gap between ‘longing’ and ‘looking forward’ to things in life. As we learn how to overcome pain from the past, feel grateful for the present, and excitedly anticipate the future, we’ll find ourselves longing for nothing. Kirsten endorses that when we feel whole, we get to look forward to life instead of longing for a better one.

#14 Word To The Wise

Welcome to Episode 14: Word To The Wise, where Kirsten is joined by retired Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, Dr. Susan Dafoe. Susan specialized in gerontology, health education, relationships, parenting, neurofeedback, and continues to lead classes on yoga and mindfulness. In this episode, Susan’s shares her wisdom on wisdom itself through her professional and personal experiences as a mother of three, grandmother to six, daughter to her 99-year-old mother, sister to two brothers, and friend to many. Together, Susan and Kirsten explore the roots relationships, resilience, confidence, story-telling, and timeless life lessons.

#13 Taking Back The Morning

Welcome to Episode #13: Taking Back The Morning. In this episode, Kirsten delves into the whole-body benefits of slowing down our mornings to engage in self-care practices. As we get up close and personal with our host, Kirsten shares the 6 habits that make up her ‘slow morning’ routine. By minding the gap between rushing and re-charging in the morning, we’ll discover how the latter can lead to a happier and healthier life.

#12 Olympic State of Mind

Welcome to Episode 12: Olympic State of Mind, where Kirsten is joined by Professional Athlete, Austin Smeenk. Austin has represented Team Canada in wheelchair racing at the two most recent Paralympic Games and in 5 World Championships. In this episode, we’ll get a look inside the mind of an elite athlete during peak performance whilst training for the 2024 Paralympic Games held in Paris, France. With gratitude, Austin shares his wisdom on transforming obstacles into opportunities by prioritizing his mental and physical well-being.

#11 Love vs. Fear

Welcome to Episode 11: Love vs. Fear. In this episode, Kirsten reveals how everything we think, feel, and do is rooted in one of two states: love or fear. On this deep dive into into the roles of our emotions, Kirsten uses a variety of metaphors to explain why acceptance equals love and resistance equals fear. As we mind this gap between love and fear, we’ll discover our potential for limitless growth, and limitless love.

#10 Ever-Evolving

Welcome to Episode 10: Ever-Evolving, where Kirsten is joined by Professor of Psychology, Dr. Pat Barclay. Dr. Barclay is cross-appointed to the Department of Psychology and the Bachelor of Arts & Science program at the University of Guelph, where he conducts research on the evolution of human cooperation. In this episode, we’ll learn the ins and outs of evolutionary psychology; discovering how human psychological adaptations have developed in response to ancestral challenges. Together, Kirsten and Dr. Barclay cover topics ranging from cooperation, taboos, altruism, casual dating and long-term dating, and how nice guys can finish first, all through an evolutionary lens.

#9 DiagNOsis

Welcome to Episode 9: DiagNOsis. In this episode, Kirsten challenges traditional medical models of mental health by revealing the limitations of mental disorder diagnostics and inspiring us to transcend these labels. Embracing a holistic approach to wellness, Kirsten invites us to think of one another’s emotional states in the context of our unique life journeys, rather than simply categorizing them as 'disordered'. Get ready to unlock your power to rise above suffering, by viewing your emotions as sensations you ‘experience’, not as traits you ‘possess’.

#8 Mind-Body Fusion

Welcome to Episode 8: Mind-Body Fusion, where Kirsten is joined by Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Curtis Baker. Dr. Baker is a co-founder and co-owner of Simcoe Naturopathic Clinic in Ontario. In this episode, we’ll discover that there is no ‘gap’ between mind and body, as they are inextricably fused. Dr. Baker shares his insights on this mind-body fusion through research-based evidence, professional practice, and personal experiences. By exploring the benefits of a holistic approach to overall wellbeing, Kirsten and Dr. Baker aim to close the perceived gap between mind and body.

#7 Authentic & Accepted

Welcome to Episode 7: Authentic & Accepted. In this episode, Kirsten explores why we sometimes lose touch with our true self, and how we can get back to living in harmony with our beliefs, values, and desires. Get ready to dive into the ‘gap’ between the version of yourself that you show to the world and your authentic self - it’s here, where you’ll discover that authenticity fosters connection. 

#6 Life Lessons from Yoga

Welcome to Episode 6: Life Lessons from Yoga, where Kirsten is joined by Yoga Teacher, Aneta Pietruszko. Aneta is the proud owner of Power Yoga Canada Burlington, a co-founder and retreat leader of Soulfull Yoga Wellness, and a Lululemon Ambassador. In this episode, we’ll hear personal experiences and the science of how yoga can elevate mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. Together, Kirsten and Aneta extract key life lessons from yoga, making them accessible to anyone and everyone - on and off a yoga mat.