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The Shift Show

ShiftGrit Psychology & Counselling

36 episodes

6 months ago

Endless scrolling, compulsive clicking, and dopamine-driven distraction—sound familiar? In this episode, Andrea McTague and Alberto Medeiros unpack the reality of internet addiction and how modern tech subtly hijacks our minds. They explore how screen time disrupts sleep, relationships, emotional health, and productivity—often without us realizing it. Drawing from neuroscience and real-life therapy insights, they examine the psychological mechanics behind our digital habits and offer actionab...

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Health & Fitness,

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Endless scrolling, compulsive clicking, and dopamine-driven distraction—sound familiar? In this episode, Andrea McTague and Alberto Medeiros unpack the reality of internet addiction and how modern tech subtly hijacks our minds. They explore how screen time disrupts sleep, relationships, emotional health, and productivity—often without us realizing it. Drawing from neuroscience and real-life therapy insights, they examine the psychological mechanics behind our digital habits and offer actionab...

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Self-Improvement

Society & Culture,

Health & Fitness,

Episodes (20/36)

The Shift Show

035: Scroll, Click, Repeat: Escaping the Internet Addiction Trap

Endless scrolling, compulsive clicking, and dopamine-driven distraction—sound familiar? In this episode, Andrea McTague and Alberto Medeiros unpack the reality of internet addiction and how modern tech subtly hijacks our minds. They explore how screen time disrupts sleep, relationships, emotional health, and productivity—often without us realizing it. Drawing from neuroscience and real-life therapy insights, they examine the psychological mechanics behind our digital habits and offer actionab...

7 months ago

1 hour 26 minutes

The Shift Show

034: Rewiring Trauma: How to Break Free from Limiting Beliefs

Summary In this episode, Andrea McTague and Mateo Sestito explore the complexities of trauma, its impact on the brain, and how early experiences shape our responses to life. They discuss the difference between disturbances and trauma, the role of limiting beliefs, and the importance of social connections in coping with trauma. The conversation emphasizes the potential for trauma to be transformed into strength and resilience through understanding and therapy. Listeners are encouraged to embr...

7 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

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033: Parenting with Purpose: The Struggles, The Strategies & The Science

Summary In this episode, Andrea McTague and Sharilyn Theriault explore the complexities of parenting, emphasizing the importance of parental well-being, emotional resilience, and intentionality in parenting practices. They discuss common challenges such as tantrums, the significance of co-regulation, and effective strategies for bedtime routines. The conversation also highlights the importance of scaffolding children's learning and the three C's of parenting: Calm, Connection, and Correction...

9 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

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032: Beyond the Call: Navigating Trauma and Transition for Veterans and First Responders

Summary In 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 transition to civilian life. They explore strategies for resilience, the role of humour in healing, and the significance of finding purpose after service. The conversation emphasizes the need for support systems and the potential for trauma to be integrated into ...

11 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes

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031: Grit, Growth, and Balance: The High Performer’s Guide to Mental Toughness

Summary In 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 performance blocks, burnout, and the challenges of transitioning out of high-performance roles. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding limiting beliefs, achieving flow states, and maintaining a balance between personal and professional life. Throug...

1 year ago

50 minutes

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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 is one that you'll want to sit in on. We'll be talking about External Stressors (things that stress us out that are NOT in our control) such as the war between Russia and Ukraine, the raising inflation, supply chain shortages, political division etc. Our two p...

3 years ago

1 hour 25 minutes

The Shift Show

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!

3 years ago

51 minutes

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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.

3 years ago

2 hours

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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.

3 years ago

1 hour 33 minutes

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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.

3 years ago

1 hour 42 minutes

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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.

3 years ago

1 hour 30 minutes

The Shift Show

024: How to Combat the Winter Blues

Solutions for Seasonal Affective Disorder to Grinch Like Grumpiness, and Everything in Between!

3 years ago

2 hours 6 minutes

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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.

3 years ago

1 hour

The Shift Show

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 horrors that lurk inside your neighbour's’ foyer. Chime in to hear what we have to say! Disclaimer: Please note that this podcast is a re-release and that after this episode we will begin releasing our podcasts once a month!

4 years ago

53 minutes

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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

4 years ago

1 hour 6 minutes

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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.

4 years ago

50 minutes

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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. Whether that sounds divine or demonic, this conversation with Modern Gravity founders Matthew Smith and Jamie Phillips, Shift Clinician Zac Erickson, and Shift Operations Manager [Name…?] offers new perspectives on the experience of floating -- the good, the wei...

4 years ago

1 hour 17 minutes

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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 happy without knowing what that means, is a recipe for unhappiness. In the first episode of this new series, Shift’s Zac Erickson, Andrea McTague and Sarah [...?] poke around under the blanket of happiness to demystify it from a physiological, psy...

4 years ago

1 hour 7 minutes

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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, exercise, social activity -- exacerbated by the pandemic. In other words, if you’re bouncing off the walls after a year and a half of being cooped up, it’s probably more an environmental issue than a clinical one. In this episode, Shift’s Zac Erickson and An...

4 years ago

1 hour 41 minutes

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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 Forward Toxic workplaces cost big. If you’re cowering in your cubicle or dodging bullies, you aren’t bringing your “A”-game to the office. You’re probably waist-deep in a job search. If that’s you, you’re not alone: According to a 2020 study, 20% of all U.S. employees reported fleeing a toxic workplace over the previous five years, at an estimated price tag of $220 billion in...

4 years ago

56 minutes