Not Enough Spoons

Alicen Ricard

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.

31 Episodes

Bonus: Summer Break
7/1/2020
0:29
Just a quick message from Alicen and Andrea! We're taking a little summer break, to rest, recharge, and rebuild the spoon collection.
What Used to Be Considered Mental Illnesses
6/9/2020
36:57
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
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Routines and Self-Soothing Toolboxes
5/26/2020
32:56
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
5/19/2020
31:33
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
Depictions of Mental Health in Disney
5/12/2020
30:34
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
5/5/2020
37:10
This week Andrea and Alicen talk to Holly Forness about grief. Theme song by Tyson Kerr. Resources: Grief Reddit
Work and COVID-19 with Rosa Saba
4/21/2020
35:27
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
4/7/2020
24:12
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
Mental Health and the News: COVID-19
3/17/2020
32:30
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
How Mental Health was Treated in History
3/3/2020
28:05
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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Not Enough Spoons

Alicen Ricard

31 Episodes

Bonus: Summer Break

What Used to Be Considered Mental Illnesses

Routines and Self-Soothing Toolboxes

Lived Experience: BPD

Depictions of Mental Health in Disney

Grief

Work and COVID-19 with Rosa Saba

Mental Helath and Outdoors

Mental Health and the News: COVID-19

How Mental Health was Treated in History