MindBody Matters

Sean Robinson is an author and speaker who focuses on self-improvement, mindset shifting and habit forming. He works in the construction industry, and is a volunteer firefighter. Going Dry: My Path to Overcoming Habitual Drinking is his first book. Greg Rennie interviews Sean on this episode of MindBody Matters.MindBody Matters is a Graype Media podcastBe a Patreon backer to get episodes early: patreon.com/MindBodyMatters Thanks to our supporters!If you would like to be a guest on the show or to inquire about sponsorship/advertising, go to our website: mb-matters.comArtwork for MindBody Matters created by artist Mel Coleman ⁠https://www.instagram.com/melscoleman/⁠ or melcoleman.caResources mentioned in this episodehttps://seanrobinson.ca/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086376760527https://www.youtube.com/@goingdry/videoshttps://www.tiktok.com/@goingdryhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-robinson-161723a9/https://a.co/d/it8XWf1https://www.instagram.com/going.dry/

On this episode of Keep Talking Rob interviews Jean-Marc Pisapia from the band, The Box. Rob and Jean-Marc talk about the days when Jean-Marc was with Men Without Hats and the success of "Closer Together", their top ten hit from 1987.MindBody Matters is a Graype Media podcastIf you would like to be a guest on the show or to inquire about sponsorship/advertising, go to our website: mb-matters.comArtwork for MindBody Matters created by artist Mel Coleman  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/melscoleman/⁠ or melcoleman.ca Resources mentioned in this episode:https://www.boxbattalion.ca/

Comedian Frank King was a writer for the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and came up the ranks in the 80s comedy clubs with Robin Williams, Norm McDonald and Adam Sandler. Frank is our guest this week on MindBody Matters. Billed as the "Mental Health Comedian", Frank King is a well known speaker and coach. Greg Rennie asks Frank about what is considered funny or offensive as comedians are having difficulty navigating what is politically correct. Join us for a laugh and a different perspective on the humour found in tragedy. MindBody Matters is a Graype Media podcastIf you would like to be a guest on the show or to inquire about sponsorship/advertising, go to our website: mb-matters.comArtwork for MindBody Matters created by artist Mel Coleman  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/melscoleman/⁠ or melcoleman.ca Resources mentioned in this episode:https://thementalhealthcomedian.com/https://publicspeakerguru.com/

In this week's Keep Talking episode Greg and Rob follow up to another episode and share stories about the bands, actors and celebrities they met when they work in radio in the 80s. Hear blatant and bragging name drops of who they met at the time including Val Halen, Mackenzie Philips of "One Day at a Time, Jan and Dean and infamous DJ, Wolfman Jack. MindBody Matters is a Graype Media podcastIf you would like to be a guest on the show or to inquire about sponsorship/advertising, go to our website: mb-matters.comArtwork for MindBody Matters created by artist Mel Coleman  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/melscoleman/⁠ or melcoleman.ca

Emmy-winning TV producer of Survivor, Maria Baltazzi is our guest on this episode of MindBody Matters. Maria was also executive producer on TLC's record-breaking "Sarah Palin's Alaska" which debuted at 5 million viewers. Greg talks to Maria about her experiences on Survivor, the behaviour of the contestants and how they influenced her to reflect on her life and later on, write the book, "Take a Shot at Happiness: How to Write, Direct & Produce the Life You Want". Greg and Rob talk about what happiness means to them and what joy is. Join us for what is one of our best episodes ever!MindBody Matters is a Graype Media podcastIf you would like to be a guest on the show or to inquire about sponsorship/advertising, go to our website: mb-matters.comArtwork for MindBody Matters created by artist Mel Coleman ⁠https://www.instagram.com/melscoleman/⁠ or melcoleman.ca Resources mentioned in this episode:Maria's website: https://mariabaltazzi.com/Maria's book: https://www.amazon.ca/Take-Shot-Happiness-Direct-Produce/dp/1637588607

This week on Keep Talking, Rob and Greg interview social media phenomenon, Brittlestar. His comedic and family-friendly videos have been seen more than 650 MILLION times on various platforms. With an invitation to the White House from the Obamas, an invitation to meet with Prime Minister Trudeau, collaborations with celebs such as Ryan Reynolds, Gordon Ramsay and The Property Brothers, and meet-and-greets at PlaylistLive, Brittlestar is living the social media celebrity dream… not bad for a Dad from the suburbs.MindBody Matters is a Graype Media podcastIf you would like to be a guest on the show or to inquire about sponsorship/advertising, go to our website: mb-matters.comArtwork for MindBody Matters created by artist Mel Coleman ⁠https://www.instagram.com/melscoleman/⁠ or melcoleman.ca Resources mentioned in this episode:Explaining Canada Day to Americans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biq0NAF2e60 www.brittlestar.com @brittlestar pretty much everywhere

In another episode about the body on MindBody Matters we interview Thandi Montgomery who was diagnosed with Stage 1B breast cancer in 2021, fought and won the battle after 4 surgeries, 16 rounds of chemo, and 30 days of radiation. Thandi is recognized for her unwavering commitment to women’s health, wellness, and self-discovery. She has been a guest on CBS News, Fox News and in 2023 was chosen to be included in Dallas Cowboys Star Survivor Experience.MindBody Matters is a Graype Media podcastIf you would like to be a guest on the show or to inquire about sponsorship/advertising, go to our website: mb-matters.comArtwork for MindBody Matters created by artist Mel Coleman ⁠https://www.instagram.com/melscoleman/⁠ or melcoleman.ca Resources mentioned in this episode:Free eGuide: 15 Affirmations to Reignite Passion and Purpose Website: Thandi Monee' www.thandimonee.comCourse: Resilient Narratives - https://www.thandimonee.com/resilientnarrativesSocial: @ThandiMonee (IG, TikTok, YouTube)

In this episode of Keep Talking Rob Wreford interviews Brian Vollmer, founder and lead singer of Canadian rock band Helix known for their 1984 heavy metal hit Rock You! and many others. We talk about the loss of Helix drummer Greg "Fritz" Hines, when the band met Robin Williams and Richard Pryor and Brian's knowledge of bel canto which refers to the Italian-originated vocal style that prevailed throughout most of Europe during the 18th and early 19th centuries. MindBody Matters is a Graype Media podcastIf you would like to be a guest on the show or to inquire about sponsorship/advertising, go to our website: mb-matters.comArtwork for MindBody Matters created by artist Mel Coleman  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/melscoleman/⁠ or melcoleman.ca Resources mentioned in this episode:Helix Concert Dates: https://www.planethelix.com/elementor-1425/Brian Vollmer Bel Canto Teaching Site:  https://www.facebook.com/p/Brian-Vollmers-Bel-Canto-Teaching-100063931745087/

Our mind-body investigative reporter, Dr. Robert, returns to the show to tell Greg the true and shocking story of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy, AmpCoil and other electrical therapy devices in the past. Dr. Robert Shepherd is a Canadian clinical researcher and Psychologist and provides in-depth research on topics covered on MindBody Matters such as the marketing of big pharma and reporting on sketchy pseudoscience. Listen to his previous episodes.The fall 2023 edition of Dr. Robert's newsletter contains an assortment of items he has written on this topic. It can be accessed by subscribing (for free) at https://therapyonline.me/blog/methods-and-mind-monthly. For more information on how a variety of well validated, effective psychotherapy methods work, have a look at Dr. Robert Shepherd's Treatment Toolkit, which is available for free at his website at MindBody Matters is a Graype Media podcastIf you would like to be a guest on the show or to inquire about sponsorship/advertising, go to our website: mb-matters.comArtwork for MindBody Matters created by artist Mel Coleman ⁠https://www.instagram.com/melscoleman/⁠ or melcoleman.caSources of information used in this episode:Steven Petrow (2023). I tried ketamine to treat my depression. It was terrifying. Washington Post, Perspective, February 12th edition.  https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/02/12/ketamine-depression-treatment-failure/Bordin ES (1979). The generalizability of the psychoanalytic concept of the working alliance. Psychotherapy. 16:252­60.https://clinica.ispa.pt/ficheiros/areas_utilizador/user11/63._the_generalizability_of_the_psychoanalytic_concept_of_the_working_alliance.pdfFluckiger C, Del Re AC, Wampold BE, & Horvath AO (2018). The Alliance in Adult Psychotherapy: A Meta-Analytic Synthesis. Psychotherapy. Advance online publication. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/pst0000172https://societyforpsychotherapy.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Fluckiger-et-al-2018-Alliance-MA-Online.pdfWampold B & Fluckiger C (2023). The alliance in mental health care: conceptualization, evidence, and clinical applications. World Psychiatry, 22:1, 25-41 DOI:10.1002/wps.21035https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9840508/pdf/WPS-22-25.pdf