Living Fully

Pride Month is both a celebration and a reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by 2SLGBTQ+ communities. In this episode of Living Fully, counsellor Rasha Taha explores the history of Pride, the importance of...

The world can feel overwhelming right now. Between constant news updates, political tension, financial stress, and social media, many people are carrying anxiety, exhaustion, and uncertainty. In this episode of Living...

For many people, starting counselling can feel unfamiliar, intimidating, or even a little overwhelming. You might wonder what to say, whether your problems are “serious enough,” or how your information stays private and...

Caregiving can be one of the most meaningful roles we take on, but it can also be one of the most demanding. Registered social worker, Camille Kim explores the mental and emotional toll of caregiving. Whether you’re...

AI is showing up in more and more parts of daily life, including how people look for support when they’re feeling anxious, alone, or overwhelmed. In this episode, counsellors Sarah Rosenfeld and Denis Sushkin talk about...

We all worry sometimes. But when does worry become anxiety, and how can you tell the difference? In this episode, social worker Carmen Sadoway talks about how anxiety works, why it can feel so intense, and how it often...

This episode originally aired February 6, 2024. Beyond allowing us to pay the bills, the way we make our living can fill us with purpose and can be a part of our identity. But it’s not uncommon for our work life to...

Is it okay to laugh when things feel hard? In this episode of Living Fully , we talk to psychologist Joel Zimmerman about humour and laughter as a coping strategy. He explains how laughter affects stress hormones, why...

What if your worth isn’t measured by your productivity? So many of us move through life chasing the next milestone — the next promotion, the next goal, the next improvement — believing that if we just achieve a little...

If money worries are keeping you up at night, you’re not alone. Counsellors Joel Zimmerman and Long Zhou talk about how financial stress shows up emotionally, physically, and in our relationships—think irritability...

Good mental health isn’t the absence of pain. It’s how we respond to it. In this episode we’re joined by Claire Masikewich, who shares her experience navigating her daughter Sloan’s cancer diagnosis, treatment, and...

Loneliness is more common than we think, but it doesn’t always look the way we expect. You can be surrounded by people, busy at work, active on social media – and still feel deeply alone. In this episode of Living Fully...

The holidays can be meaningful and memorable—but they can also be exhausting. Between family expectations, packed calendars, gift exchanges, and tighter budgets, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. In this episode...

For many men, identity is tied to being strong, steady, and responsible for providing to their family. But those expectations aren’t always healthy or realistic. In this episode of Living Fully, we talk to counsellors...

Breakups are a common reason people reach out for counselling. In this episode, counsellor Rasha Taha joins Katherine to discuss what make breakups so painful. They talk about what healthy grieving looks like, how to...