It was ok, even maybe fun to stay home and have meetings, across town, the country and even the globe, in your living room.But after all most a year, Ema explains why she is over it.Are you?

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24 - Zoom Fatigue

With all the lockdowns, that do not work and the continued imposed self-isolation, our mental health is suffering. The fact that the majority of people still have a stigma on mental health is concerning, especially when without our mental health, we have no health. It's a fact and we all know it. We just have to admit it.

23 - There is no vaccine for our mental health

In this episode, Ema talks about the raising of her anxiety,  in the face of the constant COVID message,  that we are in this together, or its for our own good. Stating that she feels like a character in George Orwell's, 1984.She shares with us the importance of God's message in 2 Corinthians, 12,  “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.", in giving her some reassurance of the current state of affairs.

22- Could we be characters in 1984?

Evidence shows that being outdoors in the presence of nature is very beneficial.In Covid-19 times, when we are told to self isolate, Ema talks about the benefits of just going outdoors and being around nature.

21- The benefits from being outdoors in the presence of nature.

Ema shares her feelings on the stigma on Mental Health and how we reference to each other, and how we speak continues to feed the stigma on Mental Health .Its time we re-think Mental Health.

Rethinking Mental Health - Ema shares a rare moment about her feelings on the Stigma on Mental Health

Working from home, with everyone at home can be mentally challenged.Everyone needs space. Things have changed.  Running a business is challenging in the best of times, now it's worse.Ema talks candidly about nothing.

19 - The Podcast of Nothing - just rambling on

Ema interviews Julia Bowser, a woman, mother, grandmother, daughter, friend, colleague, confident, and a successful professional with many other hats.Julia shares her experience, thoughts, knowledge, and personal life lessons learned on how to live with anxiety, and finding a way to cope, finding Jesus and trusting in the Lord to be there for her. Julia's personal story is so much like many of us, that struggle with anxiety and are looking for ways to cope with it on a daily basis. Anxiety can be such a debilitating mental health condition, and findings ways to live with it, is extremely important.

18 - Dealing with Anxiety and Finding Comfort in Jesus for Guidance

Ema today talks about her impression and thoughts about Leslyn Lewis whom is running for the Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.

Hoping for Change - Politically

According to Justice Canada in 2016, over one-quarter of police-reported violent crime concerned Intimate Partner Violence.  Have we thought about domestic violence as we self-isolate at home?

16 - Domestic Violence and COVID-19 implications

One of the best things you can do right now is get outside and go for a run.Ema shares today her opinion on why running outside is a great form of keeping fit when you can't access your gym, how running is safe to do during the COVID-19 pandemic.

15- Running Outside plays a vital role in our mental health

Anxiety is caused by an out of control thought pattern. I am no stranger to anxiety. Anxiety can settle over our mind like a severe thunderstorm, spewing thunderclouds and casting lightning bolts. Life feels like an airplane in a tailspin. Your chest is tight and breathing can be difficult. Thinking can be difficult. It feeds on what-ifs and worst-case scenarios. Ema talks about her panic, anxiety attack when faced with climbing Everest through Nepal side and also about dealing with the COVID-19 virus presently.Ema shares how she worked through both - one step at a time, by having faith in Jesus.

14-Anxiety and Fear: How to Understand the Downward Spiral

Why not just start by “doing it badly” and without worrying about how it’s going to turn out?Can this be a new 'motto' to lessen our anxiety?Ema share her thought on the subject.

13- "do it badly"

We all know that the intake of carbohydrates has been a hot topic for a long time when it comes to diets. No Carb diets are not sustainable.  Our brain needs carbs. And everyone needs a cookie or a nice scoop of ice cream once in a while!But the Carb Cycling Diet may work.   Ema talks about what a carb cycling diet is in general.

12 - Carb Cycling Diet - A diet that may work long term

Coffee is one of the favourite beverages of the majority of us. But it does have negative affects as well.Ema talks about some of them.

11- There is more to coffee than meets the eye.

Did you know that Anxiety is the most common mental health concern among Canadian’s?Ema shares her experience in managing her anxiety and some of her coping strategies.

10 - Anxiety is the most common mental health concern

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