Better Me
Heather Ross
The Better Me Podcast delves into how people navigate through life’s challenges and live as the best people they can be. Writer and educator Heather M. Ross chats with guests about issues affecting mental health, and how they’ve gotten past life’s bumps in the road, from potholes to sinkholes. She also shares her own stories of living with a mental illness while striving to pursue her dreams.Visit Heather's website at http://betterme.ca
Episodes
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May 27, 2024 • 41min
EP 152 Women and Mental Health- The Problems Aren’t All in Our Heads (with guest Misty Pratt)
Writer Misty Pratt joined me to talk about her new book “All in Her Head: How Gender Bias Harms Women’s Mental Health.”
May 20, 2024 • 5min
EP 151 Take a Pause
This is a reminder that pausing from the chaos of our days, even just five minutes, can bring a lot of benefits.
May 13, 2024 • 20min
EP 150 Domestic Violence - One woman’s story and the need for change (with guest Denise Chong)
Writer Denise Chong joined me to talk about her latest book *Out of Darkness*, domestic violence, and the troubling way many victims are still perceived.If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, please see the resources below.https://sheltersafe.ca/ - Sheltersafe - Canadahttps://kidshelpphone.ca/need-help-now-text-us/ - Kids Help Phone - Canadahttps://www.ctvnews.ca/w5/here-s-who-to-contact-if-you-need-help-dealing-with-domestic-violence-in-canada-1.5188182 - see this article for more support broken down by province.https://www.acf.hhs.gov/fysb/programs/family-violence-prevention-services/programs/ndvh#:~:text=Accessibility,and%20the%20U.S.%20Virgin%20Islands. - National Domestic Violence Hotline - US
May 6, 2024 • 7min
EP 149 How Awareness and Heritage Months Connect to Mental Health
Our mental health can be harmed by how others treat us, which is why Awareness and Heritage Months are important to our mental health.
Apr 22, 2024 • 5min
EP 148 You Have Choices
Sometimes we tell ourselves “I have no choice” because it’s easier than having to consider what can happen if you choose
Apr 15, 2024 • 7min
EP 147 Why Do You Do That?
Sometimes you need to ask yourself the question, “Why do I do that?”
Apr 8, 2024 • 22min
EP 146 Individuals Make a Difference (with guest Sally Armstrong)
Award-winning Canadian journalist Sally Armstrong joined me to discuss the new book she co-authored, some amazing women who have made a difference and what drives her to cover war zones and oppression.
Apr 1, 2024 • 6min
EP 145 In Consideration of Future You
What are you putting off today that you’ll have to deal with tomorrow? What are you doing that you’ll pay for a decade from now? In this episode, I address these considerations and disclose my issue with shoe laces.
Mar 25, 2024 • 13min
EP 144 Distractions
We have lots of distractions in our lives and they come from a variety of sources. How can you block them out? Which ones should you let distract you?
Mar 18, 2024 • 6min
EP 143 What You Consume Matters
What you eat and drink is important to your health, but so is the content you read online, listen to on the radio, and share on social media. In this episode, I talk about making changes to lower your stress and fuel your ability to solve daily problems.
