Resources

A curated selection of our favourite podcasts, articles, books, and videos.

 
 

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Distress Centres of Ontario

Free, anonymous phone line for residents of Ontario experiencing emotional distress or seeking support. Find your city’s phone line here.

Wellness Together Canada

Free mental health counselling services and crisis support, funded by the Government of Canada. Visit their website for information or text WELLNESS to 741741 to be connected to free professional support.

Suicide Prevention - Crisis Services Canada

Suicidal thoughts can be incredibly isolating, frightening, and all-consuming. It can be hard to share these thoughts with loved ones. You don’t have to carry this alone. Contact Crisis Services Canada for support.

PODCASTS

Becoming Wise

Queen B talks about courage and hope on this episode of Becoming Wise, a podcast by Krista Tippett. (That’s Brené Brown, not Beyoncé).

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The Hilarious World of Depression

Dark humour can be a life-saver. We loved this episode with stand-up comic Aparna Nancherla, who talks openly about her experience with depression and anxiety.

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Terrible, Thanks for Asking.

Ilana Glazer said it best: “How AM I?” This pod offers a great response: terrible, thanks for asking. TTFA tackles life’s toughest topics with honesty, humour, and compassion.

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Where Should We Begin?

Esther Perel explores all aspects of relationships, sex, intimacy, betrayal, and attachment.

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ARTICLES

Questions to Ask Yourself Before Giving Up

by Kaitlyn Boulding

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How I Navigate My Sex Life When I'm Depressed

by Christina Wolfgram

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When Your Parents Have Mental Illness: Healing Childhood Trauma

National Alliance on Mental Illness

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VIDEO

 

Brené Brown on Empathy

We’ve all been there - you start venting to a loved one, but instead of listening, they offer an unsolicited list of solutions! (We’ve all been the ‘advice-giver’, too!) Brené Brown breaks down the difference between empathy and sympathy. She offers helpful language to understand why unsolicited advice-giving doesn’t feel good, and what would feel better.

 

BOOKS

Consider supporting your local independent bookstore! The links below take you to ours: A Different Booklist and Caversham Books.

Cover of Tara Brach's book, "Radical Compassion"

Radical Compassion: Learning to Love Yourself with the Practice of RAIN

by Tara Brach

Cover of Pema Chodron's book, "When Things Fall Apart: Heart advice for difficult times"

When Things Fall Apart:
Heart Advice for Difficult Times

By Pema Chödrön

Cover of book, "Designing your life: How to build a well-lived, joyful life"

Designing Your Life:
How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life

By Bill Burnett & Dave Evans

Cover of book, "Mind over mood"

Mind Over Mood

By Dennis Greenberger & Christine Padesky

 

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