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From Worry to Ready: Six Steps to a Smooth School Return

Posted on 02/09/2025 in Children, Mental Health, Parenting

Back-to-school season brings a mix of excitement and jitters. New teachers, unfamiliar classmates, shifting routines, and rising academic expectations can rattle even highly confident kids. Parents feel it, too. On top of supporting big feelings, you’re wrangling supplies, schedules, transportation, and sometimes tight budgets—pressure that can spill over at home just when your child needs your calm. As a mom of two and a psychologist who works with families, I see this every year: when children are unsure—about making friends, keeping up, or adapting to structure—parents often absorb that anxiety. The good news: a bit of intentional preparation turns nerves… Read More Here!

Up the Rabbit Hole with a Sex Therapist: Sexuality in Aging Populations

Posted on 08/07/2025 in Sex and Aging, Sexual Health, Sexual Wellness

In this episode of Up the Rabbit Hole, Dr. Cory Hrushka and Brandi Enns are joined by Joan Price, author, speaker, and advocate for ageless sexuality. Together, they explore the often-overlooked topic of sexuality in aging populations, shedding light on the challenges, changes, and opportunities that come with maintaining a fulfilling sex life as we age. Joan offers both personal and professional insights that challenge outdated narratives and empower listeners to embrace intimacy later in life with confidence and curiosity. Reigniting the Spark in Later Years This episode emphasizes that it’s perfectly normal for older couples to experience a shift… Read More Here!

The Healing Power of Water: A Path to Better Mental Health

Posted on 08/07/2025 in Healing, Mental Health

In today’s fast-paced world, where stress and anxiety seem to be ever-present, maintaining good mental health has never been more important. While therapy, medication, and exercise are commonly recognized strategies for mental well-being, there's one powerful and often overlooked tool: water. Whether it’s swimming in a pool, walking by a lake, or simply sitting near the ocean, the connection between water and mental health is profound. Blue Spaces: The Therapeutic Power of Water Have you ever noticed how being near water makes you feel more relaxed or peaceful? This is not just in your imagination—there’s a concept known as “blue… Read More Here!

Nutrition and Mental Health: It’s Not Just About the Food

Posted on 28/04/2025 in Mental Health, Nutrition

When we think of nutrition, it’s easy to focus on supplements, diet plans, eating patterns, and weight loss. However, this is not all that nutrition encompasses. It also involves our relationship with food and our bodies, two factors that are closely connected to an individual’s sense of mental wellness. In today’s world, we are constantly bombarded with messaging about being “healthy”. But what exactly does that mean? Let’s explore what true health means, and how external factors shape our understanding of it. The Pressure to Be “Healthy” Societal influences like social media, celebrities, politics, family, and even the healthcare system… Read More Here!

Breaking the Silence: A Candid Conversation on Infertility for #FertilityUnfiltered

Posted on 25/04/2025 in

This week, in honour of Fertility Awareness Week and Fertility Alberta’s #FertilityUnfiltered campaign, our founder, Dr. Hendriatta Wong, sat down with nurse and advocate Devonee Gilson for a powerful and deeply personal conversation. Together, they opened up about their own journeys through infertility—sharing experiences that were raw, real, and incredibly moving. Their honest reflections offer not only insight but also comfort to those walking a similar path. Infertility is often shrouded in silence, but conversations like this help to break the stigma and remind us all that you are not alone. Watch the full conversation now on YouTube: https://buff.ly/R4LQBjA If you're navigating fertility challenges and need someone to talk… Read More Here!