Not Enough Spoons

Join host Alicen and co-host Andrea as they explore mental health and work to break down the stigmas that surround them, one episode at a time.

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Episodes

Bonus: Summer Break

Wednesday Jul 01, 2020

Wednesday Jul 01, 2020

Just a quick message from Alicen and Andrea! We're taking a little summer break, to rest, recharge, and rebuild the spoon collection.

Tuesday Jun 09, 2020

Remember back when we did a history episode? We finally have the second half for you! This week Andrea and Alicen talk about things that used to be considered mental illnesses.  Theme song by Tyson Kerr.  Resource List:  Brain On Fire 

Tuesday May 26, 2020

This week Andrea and Alicen talk to Callyn Dorval about routines and self-soothing toolboxes and how both help her.  Theme song by Tyson Kerr. Resource List:  The Fabulous Night in the Woods

Lived Experience: BPD

Tuesday May 19, 2020

Tuesday May 19, 2020

This week we do things a little differently and Andrea interviews Alicen about her experience with Borderline Personality Disorder.  Theme song by Tyson Kerr. Resource List:  The Mighty

Tuesday May 12, 2020

This week Andrea and Alicen are talking about depictions of mental health in some Disney movies.  Theme song by Tyson Kerr.  Resources: Verona Comics

Grief

Tuesday May 05, 2020

Tuesday May 05, 2020

This week Andrea and Alicen talk to Holly Forness about grief.  Theme song by Tyson Kerr. Resources: Grief Reddit

Tuesday Apr 21, 2020

This week Andrea and Alicen talk with Toronto Star reporter Rosa Saba about work-life and COVID-19. She shares her tips on how to manage your mental health when you work in the news, and tips on how to manage if you're laid off.  Theme song by Tyson Kerr.  Resource List:  Rosa Saba on Twitter https://www.thestar.com/business/2020/03/26/so-youve-been-laid-off-due-to-covid-19.html Daylio app  Moodpath app CAMH Anxiety Canada Bounceback BC Thinkwell-Livewell  BetterHelp Talkspace

Mental Helath and Outdoors

Tuesday Apr 07, 2020

Tuesday Apr 07, 2020

Does anyone feel like going for a walk? This week Alicen and Andrea talk about the benefits of the outdoors on your mental health.  Theme song by Tyson Kerr.  Resource List:  4 ways to boost your health with fresh air & outdoor exercise  

Tuesday Mar 17, 2020

We interrupt our regularly scheduled episode to talk about COVID-19 and how the news may affect your anxiety. We hope to ease some anxiety and remind you that we’re all in this together. Theme song by Tyson Kerr.  Resource List:  I Lived Through SARS and Reported on Ebola. These Are the Questions We Should Be Asking About Coronavirus Facebook post from a doctor Symptoms Coronavirus: how to keep things in perspective Pandemic Panic? These 5 Tips Can Help You Regain Your Calm Coronavirus and Chronic Illness  COVID-19 Mythbusters World Health Organization  Sawbones: Coronavirus  COVID-19 Updates What to Do If You Think You May Have Coronavirus https://getpocket.com/explore/item/what-is-a-pandemic Sawbones: Quarantine 

Tuesday Mar 03, 2020

In our first of two special mental health in history episodes, Alicen and Andrea talk about how mental health used to be treated. Who knew lobotomies would be one of the better ways?  Theme song by Tyson Kerr.  Resource List:  A Brief History of Mental Illness  A History of Mental Illness Treatments: Obsolete Practices  The History of Inhumane Mental Health Treatments  Stuff You Missed in History Class Sawbones Wishful Drinking 

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