Encountering with Dr. Suzanne Simpson
This podcast is about how we find connection. In every way. Based on my doctoral research at a youth psychiatric unit, my interviews span the globe. I explore how everyday interactions can bring joy, healing, and might just make this world a better place. Episodes discuss mental health, wellness, and how we can support others and ourselves. This podcast is relevant for anyone wanting to know how we can better encounter others.
Episodes
45 episodes
Hidden Struggles of Confident Teens | Mental Health & Parenting Insights with Darian Hooshi
Hidden Struggles of Confident Teens | Mental Health & Parenting Insights with Darian Hooshi #teenmentalhealth #parentingadvice #supportingteens Discover how a seemingly confident young professional navigated "outing...
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50:50
Authenticity, Failure & Mental Health: Erica Rankin on Owning Your Story
Authenticity, Failure & Mental Health: Erica Rankin on Owning Your StoryWhat happens when an entrepreneur shares her failures, mental health struggles, and unfiltered truth with the world? In this episode of Encountering
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53:24
CBT and Self-Compassion: Taking Back Control from Anxiety with Judy Belmont
CBT and Self-Compassion: Taking Back Control from Anxiety with Judy BelmontWhat if anxiety didn’t have to run your life—and what if the way out started with how you speak to yourself?In this episode of Encountering...
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33:45
Can Mental Health Be Contagious? Powerful Insights with Matt Hussey
Can mental health challenges be contagious? In this compelling conversation with Matt Hussey, a therapist, writer, and former journalist, we explore the powerful idea of emotional contagion—how we absorb the feelings of those around...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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49:20
Beauty from Ashes: Healing, Grief & Finding Purpose with Jeff Johnston
How do we find hope after loss? Can grief, addiction, and pain lead to personal growth and transformation?In this episode of Encountering, I sit down with Jeff Johnston, who shares his deeply personal journey through grief, heal...
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Episode 41
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54:41
Safe Spaces at Work: How to Prevent Burnout & Build a Healthier Workplace with Wilson Obeneme Ep. 40
How can we create safe spaces at work that foster innovation, mental well-being, and personal growth? What role do mindset, core values, and workplace culture play in preventing burnout and improving work-life bal...
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Episode 40
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50:43
Navigating Mental Health in a Social Media World with Brock Johnson (@brock11johnson)
How is social media shaping our mental health, self-worth, and relationships? Is it possible to build real connections in a digital world that thrives on comparison and perfectionism?In this episode of Encountering, I sit down w...
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51:59
Master Your Anger: Life-Changing Tips from a Pro -- with Alistair Moes
Struggling with anger issues, emotional outbursts, or controlling frustration? In this podcast, I, Dr. Suzanne Simpson, team up with anger management expert Alistair Moes to dive into the psychology of anger, its triggers, and powerful strategi...
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Episode 38
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40:01
Advocating for Mental Health: A Deep Dive With Christa McDiarmid
Advocating for Mental Health: A Deep Dive With Christa McDiarmidIn this conversation, Dr, Suzanne Simpson and Christa McDiarmid explore the nuances of mental health advocacy, focusing on the importance of language, the distinction betwee...
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Episode 37
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35:48
Healing from a Suicide Attempt: A Survivor's Journey with David Woods Bartley
NEW EPISODES WILL BE POSTED EVERY 2 WEEKS FROM NOW UNTIL SEPTEMBER. So, I will remain consistent but need to slow this down now, for my own wellness.Healing from a Suicide Attempt: A Survivor's Journey with David Woods BartleyNO...
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Episode 36
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43:15
How Joy Can Transform Your Life with Cathy Nesbitt
In this episode, Cathy Nesbitt and I explore these questions and more:How do we live with joy?What is the relationship between joy and laughter?How does laughter help us achieve joy? Cathy is a la...
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Episode 35
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30:57
Overcoming Bipolar Disorder: Hope and Recovery with Gabe Howard
Join us as we delve into the complexities of bipolar disorder with mental health advocate Gabe Howard. In this insightful conversation, Gabe shares his personal journey, discussing the challenges, triumphs, and misconceptions surrounding this m...
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Episode 34
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50:09
Beyond the Pill Bottle to Relational Care: Insights from Dr. Warren Kinghorn
Join us as we delve into the complexities of mental health and the art of prescribing. In this episode, I sit down with respected psychiatrist and author Dr. Warren Kinghorn to explore the power of human connection in the healing process.
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Episode 33
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43:30
Unlocking Potential: Exploring the World of Alternate Education
In this insightful conversation, Dr. Suzanne Simpson and Jeremy Church dive deep into the world of alternate education. We discuss the significance of this growing educational model, the journey of transitioning to an alternative setting, an...
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Episode 32
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36:12
How to Talk to Your Kids When You’re Not OK with Tim Reitsma
Do you wonder how to navigate tough conversations with your kids when you are unwell? Join us as we sit down with Tim Reitsma, founder of Invisible Condition, to explore practical strategies for supporting your family through physical and me...
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Episode 31
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41:01
Demystifying the Role of School Counsellors: Talking with Stewart McAllen
This episode is for parents who are trying to get mental health support for their children at school. Stewart McAllen, a seasoned B.C. school counsellor, describes the reality of his work. While many parents assume counsellors can provide ta...
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Episode 30
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43:19
Finding Wellness: How to Care with Cpl Paulo Arreaga
This episode is all about care. I interview youth-liaison Cpl Pauo Arreaga about his experience as a caring police officer. We talk about what care means, how we can do it better, and how we know it. This episode not only shows us all how to...
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Episode 29
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32:50
Finding Wellness: Understanding How to Understand with Vikki Ellis
This episode delves into how we understand. Vikki Ellis, who has taught all 27 years of her career in Indigenous communities, tells me the meaning of understanding. We explore what it takes to understand others, particularly youth in 2024, h...
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Episode 28
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27:18
Clean: Talking Parenting for Sobriety with Scott Lang
Are you a parent struggling to support your child to sobriety? Narcotics Anonymous sponsor Scott Lang speaks candidly of his background and the work he does in helping others to freedom from substance use disorders. Clean since 1999, Scott t...
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Episode 27
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46:16
Finding Wellness: Talking Support with Dave Sattler
Dave Sattler, pastor of North Shore Alliance Church, lives the concept of "support" through his work with the marginalized and homeless. Dave oversees weekly drop-in groups, Christmas dinners for hundreds, and building housing both locally and ...
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Episode 26
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31:07
Finding Wellness: Talking Support, Understanding, and Care with Andrew Neufeld
This episode launches a transition into my research findings about how we support wellness. Andrew Neufeld, Registered Clinical Counsellor and owner of Alongside You mental health clinic, explores how to support wellness. We discuss Andrew's...
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Episode 25
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1:06:12
Talking Trauma with Cea Sunrise Person
In this episode, Cea Sunrise Person, author of North of Normal and Nearly Normal, describes what it’s like to grow up with consistent trauma. She is candid about what trauma did to her as a child...
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Episode 24
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30:53
Panic Attacks and Disorder: Speaking with Dr. Jordan Cohen
In this episode, Dr. Cohen teaches me about panic attacks and disorder. He differentiates between the two and explains why they are, diagnostically, considered a form of anxiety disorder. Dr. Cohen explains how they happen and what occurs in...
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Episode 23
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21:24
Talking Mental Health with Elder Ruth: An Indigenous Perspective
In this episode, Elder Ruth and I sit, in gratitude, on the traditional lands of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. She teaches me about Indigenous ways of knowing in relation to mental health and wel...
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Episode 22
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30:30
Panic Attacks and Disorder: Through the Lens of Lived Experience
This episode is all about panic attacks and panic disorder. I speak with a former student who walks me through her experience with panic attacks and shares her best strategies and mindfulness practices to help offset the debilitating effects...
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Episode 21
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41:09