I recently came across something called trypophobia which is the fear or aversion to images of uneven clusters of holes or bumps. At first, I…
The poem, “When Did I Become So Scared?” by Anita Campbell, powerfully captures the haunting moment of realizing you’re living with anxiety. Additionally, it is…
Maid (2021), based on Stephanie Land’s memoir, follows Alex, a young mother who leaves an abusive relationship with her two-year-old daughter. Played by Margaret Qualley,…
Anorexia nervosa is a complex eating disorder characterized by severe food restriction, leading to a dangerously low body weight. Individuals with anorexia nervosa often experience…
The following sculpture is created by multidisciplinary artist Charlotte Sigurdon and is a part of their “life and damage” art collection. With the use of…
Fiona Apple, an alternative artist known for her very personal and very raw illustrations on life released her second studio album titled “When The Pawn.”…
August Natterer, also known under the pseudonym Neter, was a German artist who was active during the early 20th century. Natterer is best known for…
https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/an5q8ki4acfeuqde/Japneet_Podcast_279fva.mp3 In today’s episode, contributing writer Japneet Kaur speaks with Dr. Norman Farb, an associate professor of psychology at the University of Toronto, and co-author…
A poem from Iris Rose’s book fragile feelings delves into some of the complex emotions that arises from experiencing a traumatic event. “My trauma did…
Parents now face unique challenges in engaging their children. Studies show that young people spend excessive amounts of time daily interacting with screens, with recent…
“Megoosa,” an acrylic painting by Robin Krasinkiewicz, is a contemporary spin on the classic figure of Medusa from Greek Mythology. Robin has always loved mythology…
The María’s an American Indie band that combines illustrations of both Spanish and English in many of their songs lead by vocalist Maria Zardoya sings…
Depression is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, affecting around 322 million people, yet it remains a complex and poorly understood condition. About…
The poem “Depression, Too, Is a Kind of Fire” is a piece by Taylor Mali. It is written from his perspective, detailing his experiences with…
Stephen Covey, in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, uses the following analogy: “Suppose you wanted to arrive at a specific location in central…
The movie, Good Time, follows a chaotic duo of brothers as they become involved with the law. The story raises the question of whether the…
In Colourblind (2013), singer-songwriter Natalie Wilson traces the subtle ache of trauma not through scream or breakdown, but through quiet dissociation. The song unfolds like…
https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bwrisptgtxq7q9v2/Sierrah_Podcast_29emiu.mp3 In this episode, we sit down with Justin Michel, CEO of Building Bridges Psychotherapy and Affordable Therapy Ontario, a passionate advocate for accessible mental…
Maia Mayor, an established member of Get Lit, a non-profit created to increase literacy and promote the power of spoken word poetry, is a fantastic…
Abuse and harm are not unique to a particular society or culture—it is witnessed in many areas around the globe. The Youtube channel, “ito can’t…
