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03/12/2024

I'm excited to share that I'll be speaking at Using Their Voices: Live Signature Talks from Thought Leader Academy Grads!

Join me, Carol Cox, and some of my fellow TLA grads today at 1PM Eastern.

02/13/2024

RELATIONSHIPS AND MENTAL HEALTH ❤️ 🧠
SELF-LOVE AND SELF-CARE IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY 🤎
BLACK WOMEN MENTAL HEALTH HEROES... 💪🏾

These are just a few of the topics I have in mind for this month because I'm bringing back our live chats on Mondays Eastern Time 🎉🎉🎉

Is there anything else you'd like to chat about?

Leave a comment to let me know!

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01/30/2024

Mental wellness isn’t simply the absence of a mental health diagnosis/illness.

It goes beyond that.
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Many women may not have an actual diagnosis of depression, anxiety or other mental illnesses, but may still experience a state where:
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➡️ They no longer feel like themselves
➡️ They feel restless, sad or irritable (sometimes for no obvious reason)
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➡️ They feel unfulfilled, unmotivated, and uninterested
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Just because you don’t meet criteria for a mental health diagnosis does not automatically mean you are mentally well.
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Realizing this is the first step to feeling like yourself again.
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It’s okay to not be okay.
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If any of these apply to you, please seek appropriate *professional* help.

Drop a heart in the comments if you’re committing to your mental wellness from now on 💙

01/22/2024

Is your ego getting in the way of your dreams?

Going through a process of reinvention is not easy. Your ego (not always an inflated ego by the way), will give you a million and one reasons why changing course is a terrible idea.

It's all an act of self-preservation, really.

Here are some clues that your ego might be getting in the way of your dreams

1. You worry your colleagues (and the world in general) will think less of you because of your decision.
2. You're sharing your dreams with friends and family secretly hoping for their validation and reassurance.
3. You have an image or a short movie-like clip of someone's disapproval (e.g. a boss/mentor/parents) playing over and over in your head.
4. You stutter as you try to introduce the new version of yourself to strangers.

I truly empathize with anyone who is making a life change they know deep down to be the right one. It's scary stuff!

But I hope that the excitement from your dreams compels you to keep taking those brave steps that will ultimately allow them to come true!!

01/18/2024

In the fall of 2002, I sat keenly and excitedly in arguably the BEST 1st-year class at McMaster University… PSYCH 1A03!!!

It was in these lectures that I truly fell in love with Psychology - the study of the human (and non-human) mind and behaviour.

PSYCH 1A03 and my subsequent Psychology courses have proven to be the most useful courses I took in undergrad… beating CHEM 2A03 (Organic Chemistry) or MATH 1AA3 (Calculus) by a long mile 😄

I learned about B.F. Skinner’s principles of intermittent reinforcement; applying these principles have helped me understand why *my consistency* when setting boundaries with other people is critically important.

I learned about Pavlov’s dogs and classical conditioning; applying this principle has helped me use positive reinforcement as a tool in training and developing my two kids.

I learned about perception and illusions; applying this knowledge has helped me understand that my 5 senses are truly limited and can be tricked by my own beliefs and biases.

So contrary to the trending narrative about education, I’m still a strong believer in the value of “traditional” schooling.

(I’ll also acknowledge my bias because it is a path that worked out very well for me.)

Not all courses are useful in the practical sense like many of my Psychology courses have been.

However, there is something to be said about the discipline of learning, followed by the satisfaction of applying what has been learned in my day-to-day life… even decades later!

20-ish years later, I’m revisiting some of my Intro Psych courses for fun and it’s been a wild trip down memory lane.

Is there a course from school you’re still using to this day? I’d love to hear about it!

Pictured below is me in my dorm room @ Woodstock Hall, 1st Year, McMaster University, next to a bag of likely Jollof rice and other food dropped off by my mum or an aunty 😁

01/15/2024

Do you keep a journal?

Not necessarily for "dear diary" entries, but to document your day-to-day progress.

If not, then you're missing a key strategy for success and a sense of fulfillment!

Our minds are wired to focus on what's not working, and many of us use this as a driving force to keep reaching, achieving, and succeeding.

The problem is, focusing on what's missing makes for a miserable journey!

Celebrating your progress on the other hand... not only gives you the motivation required to keep going, but it makes our journey way more enjoyable.

Start writing down your wins to help combat negativity and boost motivation.

Dr. Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan in their bestselling book, The Gap and The Gain suggest writing down just 3 wins per day... this will take you less than 5 minutes.

Reflect on what worked - your wins (EVEN what you would consider the "little" ones) and watch how your days become more enjoyable and fulfilling.

I talk about this more in episode 52 of Happy Without Medicine.
Links in comments!!

(Picture of some of my journals from recent times... it's always interesting flipping through old entries!)

01/12/2024

Yesterday I had the privilege to be interviewed on the Powerhouse Woman Show, hosted by Emmy-Award winning reporter, Monica Pierre.

This was a great chat about a topic near and dear to my heart - Women and Work-Life Satisfaction. You can watch the replay here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flP4Jbsb_6Y

01/11/2024

Join me and multiple Emmy Award-winning journalist, Monica Pierre as we discuss the topic of success, happiness and the importance work-life satisfaction.

It promises to be a great time.

Happening today at 12 noon Eastern on the Powerhouse Woman Show, hosted by Monca Pierre.

The link to join us live via YouTube will be in the comments.

See you there!!!

01/09/2024

Taking responsibility for your actions!

A few moments ago my 4-year-old came to me with tears in his eyes to report what the living room carpet had done *to* him:

"Mummy, the carpet hitted me on my nose..."

Feigning confusion I was like,

"What?! How did that happen??!"

He repeated the exact same statement... "The carpet hitted me on my nose."

Donning my most concerned, confused, curious look, I probed...

"How? The carpet can't move, so how did it hit you?"

"It did hit me, Mummy. When I fell, the carpet hitted my nose."

"Ohh okay", I said. "*YOU* fell down *ONTO* the carpet, after I'd told you to stop climbing on the couch. Right? The carpet can't hit you. It doesn't have hands."

I was attempting to highlight his *singular* role and responsibility here in getting hurt.

"But it did mummy, it did."

Attempt unsuccessful.

"Okay, sweet boy. Pele (expression of comfort)."

He was convinced, and I wasn't going to argue further.

We will try again next in the teachable moment 😂

In my therapy practice, I enjoy getting my patients to see their roles in the unpleasant situations that they recount to me as being someone else's fault.

Because I've gotten to know them so well, I can often visualize how an encounter went, and what they said and/or did to provoke the unfavourable outcome.

Sometimes I succeed in highlighting the role they played in the situation, and I get sheepish feedback like "Dr. Yewande, you got me..." 🕵🏾‍♀️

And when I don't succeed... there's always next week!

01/08/2024

Have you ever experienced a brilliant spark of inspiration that got you all fired up? But just as quickly as the idea came, self-doubt flooded in to kill the excitement.

Whether it's writing a best-selling book, or hosting a coffee-shop book club... if you've been talking yourself out of your idea for months, years, or even decades… I have some advice that will help take that dream from a fleeting (or recurring) thought to reality.

1. Recognize that self-doubt and self-criticism are just your mind's way of keeping you safe from failure… it’s all a defense mechanism and a normal part of the process.

2. Stop imagining all the “what ifs” that can go wrong, and instead, begin to imagine the “what ifs” that paint a positive outcome.

3. Write down the steps required to execute the idea, and set milestones to keep you on track.

4. Find the right team to support your vision and bring it to life.

5. Share your ideas with someone who'll encourage you and keep you accountable… there is a time and place for constructive feedback, but not in this early stage of your idea or dream.

Do you have any advice for those struggling to take action on their ideas due to self-doubt? Please share in the comments!

01/05/2024

Did you know that perfectionism often disguises itself as procrastination and can be misinterpreted as being "lazy"?

Take the familiar example of washing dishes - a perfectionist might think "If I can't wash all the dishes, dry them, and put them away exactly right, then I'm not going to start the dishes at all."

The result - a messy sink, coupled with self-criticism, guilt, and maybe even shame.

This all happens on a subconscious level of course.

Our dreams are the same.

After a spark of an idea, a perfectionist might think - "If I can't plan and execute this idea just right, then I'm not going to try at all."

And before you know it, the dream has been ushered into obscurity.

My suggestion:

Embrace imperfect action, and ditch overthinking.

Embrace doing things step by step, and ditch the fallacy of "all or nothing".

Embrace taking action right away, before procrastination has the time to set in.

For more on how to do this, check out episode 54 of the Happy Without Medicine podcast - How to stop self-doubt from killing your dreams.

Links to listen in comments and happy listening!

01/04/2024

If you’ve noticed that your fuse is a little shorter, or your shoulders are a little sorer, or your breath is a little shallower, here are some quick suggestions to help you unwind that don’t involve:

EtOH 🍷🍸🍹
Carbs 🥖🥐🥪 and sugar 🍨🍧🍦or
Retreating into the darkness of your bedroom for 72 hours straight (see gif below 😅)

1. Reconnect with an old friend:
Preferably friends from the past (e.g. university roommates) who can help you relive the good old days. Those “Remember when…” conversations often end in belly laughs that serve as excellent stress relievers.

2. Find opportunities to play:
Go on a swing at a nearby playground. Find an 80’s video game arcade. An amusement park or a waterpark! Explore any opportunity to connect with your inner child, be carefree, and PLAY.

3. Hire help:
Delegate tasks and responsibilities to short-term or long-term help. This will help by taking things off your mental or physical to-do list.

4. Limit social media exposure:
Create boundaries around your screen time… or dare I say, delete one or more apps from your phone altogether (most still work in browser form and are far less addictive this way).

5. Find good music and dance:
Dance, dance, dance… and forget your sorrows 💃🏾🎶💃🏾🎶
IYKYK!
Actually, if you know… drop the name of the song and artist in the comments 😅

So, if stress has you feeling like a pressure cooker, try these strategies. And if you have a loved one who needs to decompress, share the link to Episode 57 of Happy Without Medicine.

Discretely of course!

Links in comments.

01/03/2024

About a week ago, I had an idea to gather ALL the intake forms we've received since opening Kamy Counselling Services a little over a year ago.

In addition to basic demographics, insurance, emergency contact information etc... the intake form also asks:

What is the current state of your mental health?
What are your top 3 goals for therapy?

As someone who barely survived STATS 1A03, but *loves* the stories that data tells, I got excited when a friend told me that I could use the answers to these questions to create a Word Cloud! (Research scientists in the house, please forgive me! Lol)

It took just a few minutes for my assistant to "analyze" (again, forgive me) the data, but I ended up with a word picture (literally) of what the women who fill out our intake forms are experiencing:

The story this data is telling me is:

Professional women, (I think our average is about 38)

Are experiencing: *Anxiety* and *Stress*
They are: *Overwhelmed* and *Depressed*
By: *Work* and *Life* (*Relationships* also stood out to me)
And they want: To *Feel Better*.

Okay, I know this isn't a randomized control trial or a Nobel Prize-worthy qualitative research study (yet 😆)...

BUT it's given me a lot of raw material to work with so I can target these issues out of a 1:1 setting and give more women what they want... to feel better.

To start, I've been working on a short course to help you when life gets overwhelming.

It's called "Revive & Thrive" and I'll be teaching it for the first time live, (to a small group) via Zoom. Workshop-style!

I use the same tools in my practice... and I've seen them work time and time again.

If this is something you'd be interested in, send me a private message and I'll share the details for registration!

Happy New Year!

I'm committed to helping you feel better in 2024 and beyond.

P.S.
Every time I meet a research scientist, I make sure to give them their flowers 💐💐💐 Thank you folks for the work you do! As you can tell, I'm more of a higher level give me the general gist of the data kinda girl!

12/29/2023

I wasn’t one of those people who “always” knew they wanted to be a doctor.
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I actually wanted to be a teacher, which makes sense because I have a weird compulsion to explain things.
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In my Cognitive Behavioural Therapy practice, I love to use examples, metaphors, analogies and even movies (thank you for providing teaching material, ’s Encanto!) to explain to patients what’s going on with their minds.
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I explain the science behind the tools I use.
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I give them “homework” and remind them that practice is the only way they’ll get better.
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And they might not always like me, but when they graduate from CBT, they appreciate how I was able to see past their perceived “failures” and guide them towards the best version of themselves.
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It’s ridiculously rewarding!
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My love for teaching leads me to speak, write, host workshops, create videos and courses and now… I’m launching a podcast on Tuesday May 31st 2022!!
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It’s called “Happy Without Medicine.”
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Any guesses on what I’ll be teaching on the podcast??
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Clue: the title is a double entendre.
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(I’m guessing responses might vary depending on what part of the world you’ll be tuning in from!)
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12/28/2023

Do you identify as a "helpful" person, teammate, or leader?

If so, I hate to break it to you but sometimes what you call helpful is actually enabling, disempowering, and doing the person you're trying to help a disservice 😐

As a mother of young kids, I often find myself sitting on my hands, and biting my tongue, just so my kids can figure things out on their own.

Not always easy to do, but it's essential that they develop the critical thinking and interpersonal skills necessary to navigate their world when I'm not there.

So the next time you see a team-mate, friend, or family member facing a challenge, ask yourself if they absolutely NEED your help NOW.

If you can see a solution that does not involve you, step back, gently (or firmly) encourage them to problem-solve, and see what happens!

12/27/2023

We clean up nicely, but Christmas today is a PJs-all-day type of day.

However you're spending this holiday season, here are the warmest of wishes from us to you!

12/22/2023

One of my favourite questions to ask during therapy sessions with my patients is - "Can I offer a different perspective?"

Another favourite "ism" of mine is, "If you're going to make up stories about this situation, might as well make up something that makes you feel hopeful."

And when my patient says to me, "Dr. Yewande, I don't know if I can recover from this...", I'll often respond, "What would it look like if you could."

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