Mind Of Her Own

Michelle Tadique is back to chat with Julie about staying mentally healthy and happy on social media. They tackle the good, the bad and the ugly aspects of using Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and they consider some tips for cutting down on mindless scrolling and avoiding the content that tends to trigger their anxiety. Michelle joins Julie every other week for a very honest and real conversation about how women’s mental health issues play out in the media, pop culture and in the everyday lives of women everywhere. Resources mentioned: BBC video: How to stay healthy and happy on social media   Thanks for tuning in to Mind of Her Own – the podcast that gets inside a woman’s head! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review. Don’t forget to share your favourite episodes on social media and subscribe to the show so that you never miss an episode! For more information about the show, visit mindofherownpodcast.com. You can also join the Facebook Group at facebo

On today’s episode Julie talks to Kendra Fisher. In the summer of 1999, Kendra was on the brink of achieving her dream of becoming a goaltender for Canada’s national women’s ice hockey team. She was invited to tryout camp, but didn’t get far before suffering a mental breakdown that would change everything. Kendra was diagnosed with a Severe Anxiety Disorder along with Severe Panic Attacks, Depression and Agoraphobia; forcing her to leave the national hockey program and walk away from her dream in order to seek help. Kendra is now on a personal mission to break down the stigma of mental illness and educate others about the importance of staying mentally fit. Connect with Kendra Fisher: Kendra Fisher on Twitter Mentally Fit on Facebook Kendrafisher.com Mentallyfit.com Thanks for tuning into Mind of Her Own – the podcast that gets inside a woman’s head! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review. Don’t forget to share your favourite episodes on social media and

On this episode Julie welcomes Michelle Tadique to the show to talk about anxiety, aging and whether or not she’s going through a mental health mid-life crisis. Michelle joins Julie every other week for a very honest and real conversation about how women’s mental health issues play out in the media, pop culture and in the everyday lives of women everywhere. Resources mentioned: 13 signs you’re having a mid-life crisis Thanks for tuning in to Mind of Her Own – the podcast that gets inside a woman’s head! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review. Don’t forget to share your favourite episodes on social media and subscribe to the show so that you never miss an episode! For more information about the show, visit mindofherownpodcast.com. You can also join the Facebook Group at facebook.com/groups/mindofherownpodcast and connect with Julie on Twitter at @julietrites.

There’s nothing funny about depression.  Or is there? On this week’s episode Julie talks to Jessica Holmes, a Canadian comedian, actress and author who just released a new book called Depression the Comedy. It’s a very funny, honest and uplifting memoir that describes how Jessica eventually came to terms with, and learned to live alongside, clinical depression. Jessica is best known for her work on CBC’s Royal Canadian Air Farce – a comedy sketch show that used to be on CBC television.  She has opened for Jerry Seinfeld, Ellen DeGeneres, Leslie Neilson and Russel Peters. Oh, and a former talk show host you may have heard of – Oprah Winfrey. Jessica’s book: Depression the Comedy: A Tale of Perseverance            Connect with Jessica Holmes: jessicaholmes.com Jessica Holmes on Twitter Jessica Holmes on Facebook Jessica Holmes on Instagram Thanks for tuning into Mind of Her Own – the podcast that gets inside a woman’s head! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating an

Stories are powerful and so are women’s voices. Mind of Her Own is a podcast that features inspiring conversations with women who are breaking down the stigma and busting through the shame of mental illness. In this debut episode host Julie Trites talks about the power of personal stories and the power of women’s voices. She shares how her own experience with postpartum depression and generalized anxiety inspired her to publicly share her story of recovery and encourage other women to speak up and ask for help. She also highlights some of the gender differences related to mental health and the unique challenges women face when it comes to staying mentally healthy. Thanks for tuning in to Mind of Her Own – the podcast that gets inside a woman’s head! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review. Don’t forget to share your favourite episodes on social media and subscribe to the show so that you never miss an episode! For more information about the show, visit m