The Shift Show
We’re on a mission to make the world of psychology approachable, easy to understand, and (*gasp*) enjoyable. Join us every other Thursday as we use psychological insight to unravel the craziness of life; from porn addiction to toxic parenting, and everything in between. And don’t worry, we’ll leave out the psychobabble.
Episodes
33 episodes
032: Beyond the Call: Navigating Trauma and Transition for Veterans and First Responders
SummaryIn this episode of The Shift Show, Andrea McTague and Amy Gale discuss the unique mental health challenges faced by veterans and first responders, including the impact of trauma, the importance of social connections, and the tran...
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Episode 32
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1:09:54
031: Grit, Growth, and Balance: The High Performer’s Guide to Mental Toughness
SummaryIn this episode of The Shift Show, Andrea McTague and Baldwin Asala delve into the intricacies of performance psychology, focusing on high achievers such as athletes and entrepreneurs. They explore common concerns like performanc...
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Episode 31
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50:12
030: The World Can Be a Scary Place: Here's How To Focus On What You Can Control
Let us know in the comments what other topics you'd like our psychologists Andrea and Zac to cover in the next upcoming episodes! In this episode of The Shift Show, we admit that it's been a while... but we're back and this topic i...
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1:25:22
029: Let's Talk About Sex: A chat with Natasha Helfer Parker
The sex experience can be very confusing; on one hand, it is pleasurable and we desire it but on the other hand, it’s associated with shame and disgust. Tune in and hear what we have to say about sex!
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028: From Stress to Chronic Burnout: Here’s How to Combat These Common Conditions
More and more we see clients listing “stress” as a common reason our clients come in. It’s talked about in the news frequently, we hear friends complain of it, and we have all experienced some aspect of it from time to time.
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Episode 28
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2:00:25
027: Yoga for PTSD? How Building Your Mind-Body Connection Enhances Therapy
A lot has changed from the days when yoga burst into the West. The beloved past-time of Lululemon-sporting women now invites more diverse populations, including first responders suffering from – or at risk for – PTSD.
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Episode 26
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1:33:04
026: Tune up Your Relationship by Breaking down Your Needs
Flowers & Blowjobs: Listen to the rerelease of this podcast for gems on navigating your needs, whether you’re trying to communicate better in your current relationship or are in the market for a new one.
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Episode 26
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1:42:34
025: Stop Self-Sabotage, Get Your Brain on Your Side and Be Your Best Self
In this podcast, Andrea McTague and Zac Erickson dissect the human brain to explain why we often act against our own interests and how to get back in the driver’s seat.
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Episode 25
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1:30:51
024: How to Combat the Winter Blues
Solutions for Seasonal Affective Disorder to Grinch Like Grumpiness, and Everything in Between!
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Episode 24
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2:06:46
023: How Mindfulness Can Help You Eat Better and Move More
Why do we let diet and exercise sabotage our well-being? Zac and Sarah point some fingers and round up some solutions.
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Episode 23
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1:00:39
022: Face Your Fears with Shift Psychs: Dare to visit Deadmonton, the haunted house from hell.
Ah, Halloween - the time our society brings our love of scaring ourselves to light, in the funnest possible way. Overgrown pumpkins, tricked out yards, and all-you-can-eat candy. A chance to slap on a wig, paint your face, and glimpse the horro...
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021: We’re Walking, Talking Pieces of Nature!
Zac and Sarah Explain How the Great Outdoors Makes Us Happier -- and Why We Should Leave Our Phone at Home
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Episode 21
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1:06:30
020: Why Porn is Like a Comfy Couch -- and How to Get up off Your Ass
In Andrea and Zac’s 360 on porn compulsion, they discuss what the real problem is (spoiler alert: it’s not the sexy bodies), how it’s compounded by modern-day society, and what to do if you or a loved one is struggling with it.<...
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Episode 20
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50:38
019: Life is a Teeter-Totter
Defy Gravity, Embrace Yourself: Floating Entrepreneurs Matthew Smith and Jamie Phillips Twelve inches of water, half a ton of salt, 34-degree water, that’s all. No sound. No light. No sensory input. Just you and your thoughts.
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Episode 19
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018: Let's Talk About Happiness
The Holy Grail of emotions, happiness is everywhere -- and yet so hard to see. Everything from a pleasant sunny afternoon to a once-in-a-lifetime winning lottery ticket could sit under the umbrella of happiness. The problem is, wanting to be...
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Episode 18
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1:07:42
017: ADD/ADHD - Let's Discuss How to Identify and Treat this Disorder on the Rise
It’s ADHD’s moment in the spotlight. Thanks to Tiktok, today there’s an unprecedented level of interest around ADHD. But so many of the symptoms of this neurodevelopmental disorder can also be caused by lifestyle factors -- diet, sleep, exer...
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Episode 17
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1:41:33
016: Toxic Workplaces Hurt Us All: Here’s How to Identify and Shift the Dynamic
“Is My Boss Serving Kool Aid?”Sarah Lerner of And Together Discusses the Cost of Toxic Workplaces -- and Maps the Way ForwardToxic workplaces cost big. If you’re cowering in your cubicle or ...
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Episode 16
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56:11
015: Who Said Parenting Was Easy?
Parents are human, it’s okay to make mistakes! Shifters Zac and Sarah talk about the highs and lows of parenting during the peak of COVID.
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Episode 15
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1:17:07
014 “Who Are You and Why Are You Talking to Me about This Stuff?” A chat with Shift CEO and founder, Andrea McTague
In case you’re just joining the party, Shift Psychs, Zac Erickson and Sarah [...], sit down with Shift CEO and founder, Andrea McTague, for a chat on who we are and why we’re talking to you about all this stuff....
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Episode 14
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1:16:14
013: How First Responders Deal with Trauma/PTSD
This is a really important issue that we’re passionate about. First responders of all kinds, including firefighters, paramedics and police officers, deal with trauma every day. The long term (and short term) impacts of experiencing traumas are ...
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Episode 13
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1:15:20
012: The Impact of Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Sometimes life confronts us with tragic events, things out of our control, which bring on a myriad of emotions and impact our beliefs about ourselves and the world. One of these heartbreaking arenas is infant loss and pregnancy loss. &nbs...
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Episode 12
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011: Creating Friendships as an Adult (and Maintaining Them During a Pandemic)
Do you find it difficult to create and maintain friendships as an adult? Well, you’re not the only one. Only a small number of Canadians would say they are ‘satisfied’ with their social lives.Why is this? What are the barriers to making...
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Episode 11
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50:50
010 Why Community Matters (with the Westmount Community League)
What is community? What on earth is a 'block connector' and what does it mean to 'be elfed'? Andrea and Zac sit down with our guests this week: Carla Stolte and Jay Summach of the Westmount Community in Edmonton to get into all of this and more...
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Episode 10
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1:06:04
009 Loneliness and Social Connectivity
Recorded during the wake of the pandemic, Andrea and Zac have a timely discussion about the widespread issue of loneliness and the importance of social connection. Where does our drive for social interaction and connectivity ...
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Episode 9
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1:31:02
008 Cancer: Moving Forward Emotionally (with Michelle Okere; CEO of Compassion House Foundation)
Shift psychologist Sarah O'Brien sits down with Michelle Okere, the CEO of Compassion House Foundation, to try and understand the emotional journey that many individuals experience during their canc...
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Episode 8
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