30 Battling Your Demons with Dungeons and Dragons with Dr. Megan Connell and Zac Erickson
On this episode, we explore the excitement and emotion of playing tabletop role-playing games. On this episode of The Shift Show, Zac welcomes Dr. Megan Connell to discuss how tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons. They discuss the importance of play at any age, and how getting together with friends to roll dice and...
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29 All About Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) with James Murch and Zac Erickson
On this episode, Zac and James discuss Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). On this episode of The Shift Show, Zac and James discuss the ins and outs of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). What is an obsession anyway? What is a compulsion? What Limiting Beliefs and Dysfunctional Needs contribute to the mindset that supports OCD? Find out...
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28 Considering Other Perspectives with Andrea McTague and Zac Erickson
On this episode, Zac and Andrea explore how looking beyond yourself can change your perspective. On this episode of The Shift Show, Zac and Andrea start a conversation after Andrea has a chance encounter in the Tim Horton’s drive-thru. The ensuing conversation explores the value to personal reflection, mindfulness, and taking the perspective of others....
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27 Limiting Beliefs in Relationships with Dr Lindsay Sewall and Zac Erickson
On this episode, Zac is joined by Dr. Lindsay to talk all about how limiting beliefs show up in our relationships. Sometimes people think they need couples counselling, when they actually need some intense individual therapy. Zac Erickson and Dr. Lindsay Sewall help tease these apart so you can recognize when limiting beliefs are at...
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026 That Pesky Lizard Brain with Andrea McTague and Zac Erickson
On this episode, The Shift Show enters the world of evolutionary psychology, and how the oldest parts of our brain impact how we think, feel, and behave. Andrea McTague and Zac Erickson take us WAY back, discussing the origins of the human brain. In understanding the difference between the “lizard brain” and the more primate...
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025 Conflict Scenarios with Andrea McTague and Zac
This week The Shift Show focuses on conflict resolution and communicating with people in difficult situations.
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024 ADHD: Where’s the Deficit? Olga Yakovlyeva joins Zac
Zac discusses being able to understand some of the symptoms that his ADHD created in childhood. Not being able to sustain mental effort in early assignments in school.
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023 Toxic Parents: Dealing with the fallout
Covering general patterns of toxicity rather than specific "Big T" Trauma. Focusing on doing what it takes to take care of yourself when you have had some of these non-nurturing elements early in development.
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