Self Help vs Therapy: A HFP Deep Dive

Welcome back to the Human First Podcast! Alia and Maddie chat about their busy weekend and milestone celebrations. They recount the vibrant panel discussion at Mango Mental Health's two-year anniversary event and they explore the difference between goals and expectations, emphasizing the importance of living in the now and building trust in yourself.

On this episode, Maddie and Alia reflect on the tragedies of the Lapu Lapu Festival, held in Vancouver on Apr. 26. They move through a deep conversation on grief and healing, and how is there no timeline on moving forward. They share the differences between self-help books and therapy, and their holy grail, go-to resources.Upcoming event: An Evening with Mango (May 31)

Feels good to be back! Alia and Maddie pick up their microphones for the first episode of the new season of Human First Podcast. If you're new here, this is a good place to start. On today's episode the gals do a quick catch up, re-introduce themselves (or... each other), and end the episode with an introspective question (of course).

Well, we can’t believe it’s already the end of the year! On this episode, Maddie and Alia sum up their favourites from the year and discuss their plans for the upcoming season of HFP. This episode is the finale of the current season of HFP, and we’re so excited to usher in another new era in 2025! Comment here and rate our show! Follow us on Instagram (@humanfirst.podcast) and TikTok (@humanfirst.pod) for more content.

Maddie and Alia are back, and this time they’re letting their guts do the talking—figuratively, of course. They dive headfirst into the wild world of intuition — why your inner voice sometimes goes on vacation, how to invite it back, and why it’s the ultimate decision-making sidekick. From big life choices to the eternal dilemma of “should I order dessert?” (spoiler: the answer is always yes), they unpack how trusting your gut can boost your confidence and self-worth. They share all the laughs, insights, and practical tips you didn’t know you needed. As usual, comment here and rate our show! Follow us on Instagram (@humanfirst.podcast) and TikTok (@humanfirst.pod) for more content.

… it’s that time of year again folks! The days are shorter, and yet they feel longer. Here on Human First we are obsessed with taking care of ourselves - but how do you actually do this? How do we find a balance between prioritizing our wellness, and it becoming a burden? Well, Maddie and Alia are here to talk it all through. Join us for a deep dive into self-care, the Olson twins and how we take care of ourselves (or try to at least!) As usual, comment here and rate our show! Follow us on Instagram (@humanfirst.podcast) and TikTok (@humanfirst.pod) for more content.

A trip to Portugal, Nepal, and the Cali coast later, Maddie and Alia are back to discuss what they learned from their travels and the new found need for routine. They dive into how to prep yourself to better enjoy your vacay, removing guilt from the pressure to "do it all", and what settling back into home life can look like. We missed you beautiful humans - enjoy!! Don't forget to follow us & give us feedback! Instagram: @humanfirst.podcast Tiktok: @humanfirst.pod www.mangomentalhealth.com

This week on the pod we dive deep into female friendship with real life friend-of-the-podcast Hayley Hart! (@wellnesswithhayls). We learn a lot about ourselves through the relationships we engage in, especially our friendships. This episode discusses platonic and romantic love, the concept of being a girl’s girl, and what it means to feel safe in a friendship. Join Alia, Maddie and Hayley while they explore their own experiences with female friendship, and have some laughs in between. Don't forget to follow us & give us feedback! Instagram: @humanfirst.podcast Tiktok: @humanfirst.pod www.mangomentalhealth.com

Imagine chatting with your friends over dinner or drinks and then someone asks that one deep question that changes the entire vibe … in a good way. Well folks, that’s what this episode feels like. Join Maddie and Alia while they explore failure, success, self-image and the experience of “growing up”. This Q&A episode is packed with moments of vulnerability, cheeky laughs and of course, deep chats. Don't forget to follow us & give us feedback! Instagram: @humanfirst.podcast Tiktok: @humanfirst.pod www.mangomentalhealth.com

This week on the podcast Alia and Maddie explore their own individual relationships with alcohol and being the “fun” one. They scratch the surface of how we use alcohol in social settings, the cultural context of alcohol use in Canada, and the feelings that arise when a relationship becomes mindless vs. intentional. For further resources on substance use and support please see below:https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-use/get-help-with-substance-use.htmlDon't forget to follow us & give us feedback!Instagram: @humanfirst.podcastTiktok: @humanfirst.podwww.mangomentalhealth.com