Episodios

  • It's Not Therapy - Epi 145 - Autism, & Creativity

    It's Not Therapy - Epi 145 - Autism, & Creativity
    Sep 26 2025
    An artist with autism? Doesn't fit the stereotype, does it? That's because the stereotype is wrong, and Bobby Calloway is living proof. A professional actor and author from Ireland, Bobby joins Liana to discuss the realities of his autism, how he has overcome any challenges his autism has posed, which contains relatable steps that can help all of us overcome obstacles in our lives.

    Bobby's book, Joanna and the Twelve Crowns, is available on Amazon. https://a.co/d/hRELHsG
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    49 m
  • It's Not Therapy - Epi 144 - Seven Types of Bad Friends

    It's Not Therapy - Epi 144 - Seven Types of Bad Friends
    Sep 18 2025
    With Friends Like These...

    The Judge, The Glass Cannon, The Quiet Quitter, The Groundhog, The Scorekeeper, The Drama Llama and The Narcissist - these are the 7 Types of Bad Friends. Liana reveals what these terms mean - because she completely made them up - how to spot these people in your life, and how to tell if you yourself fit into one of the categories.
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    49 m
  • It's Not Therapy - Epi 143 - Better Mental Health is Simple...But Not Easy

    It's Not Therapy - Epi 143 - Better Mental Health is Simple...But Not Easy
    Sep 12 2025
    Owning your choices, letting go of guilt, setting achievable goals, reconsidering your biases, being kind to others and yourself, these are steps to better health. They're simple to understand but more challenging to put into action. Liana takes us through some things we can do to make achieving these simple goals easier.
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    49 m
  • It's Not Therapy - Epi 142 - What You Need to Know About Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

    It's Not Therapy - Epi 142 - What You Need to Know About Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
    Sep 5 2025
    If you think you know what someone with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder looks like...think again. Despite common misconceptions, there may be no physical hallmarks of FASD, leaving people stricken with it to face ignorant, sometimes cruel, comments about their challenges. That's especially tough on people with FASD and their caregivers, yet social stigmas have contributed to public health supports being virtually non-existent.

    Liana talks with Mary Byrnes-Harrison and Alison Drenikow of Harrison's Hope, both of whom are personally impacted by FASD, about how people can become more aware, kinder, and supportive of those affected by this spectrum condition. FASD awareness day is September 9th, please share your support on social media, and support Harrison's Hope's Silent Auction at harrisonshope.ca
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  • It's Not Therapy - Epi 141 - 5 Ways We (May Be) Screwing Up Teens

    It's Not Therapy - Epi 141 - 5 Ways We (May Be) Screwing Up Teens
    Aug 29 2025
    It's no secret that the younger generations - Z, Alpha - are feeling tremendous amounts of anxiety. Some will write them off as over-sensitive, as snowflakes, because "back in my day..." That doesn't wash. Gens Z & Alpha were raised by their parents and by a society that has been able to sabotage their development of the skills and resilience necessary to successfully live a fulfilling life. Liana takes us through 5 of the ways we may be screwing up our kids and teens, and how to make corrections in ourselves to help young people.
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  • It's Not Therapy - Epi 140 - Growing Up Autistic and Being Okay

    It's Not Therapy - Epi 140 - Growing Up Autistic and Being Okay
    Aug 22 2025
    He's a radio broadcaster, a news journalist, a podcaster and an author...and he has autism. Some 'experts' would tell you that isn't possible, but Blake "Crash" Priddle is proof that those on the autism spectrum have a wide range of talents and abilities that don't fit popular stereotypes. Liana talks to Blake about his experience growing up with autism and how in many ways it benefited his chosen career. And in talking about Blake's journey, a lot of myths about autism are cast aside.
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    49 m
  • It's Not Therapy - Epi 139 - No, You're Probably Not a Narcissist

    It's Not Therapy - Epi 139 - No, You're Probably Not a Narcissist
    Aug 15 2025
    The term 'narcissist' gets tossed around a lot these days, most often improperly applied to any display of self-esteem. But narcissism isn't about having self-confidence; in fact, despite outward appearances, many narcissists suffer from low self-esteem. Liana helps identify what healthy self-confidence is, and isn't, and how to spot and deal with a narcissist.
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  • It's Not Therapy - Epi 138 - Accidental Gaslighting

    It's Not Therapy - Epi 138 - Accidental Gaslighting
    Aug 1 2025
    A new look at a listener-favourite topic! Can gaslighting be accidental? In short, yes.

    Gaslighting occurs when someone tries to make you deny what you've seen, heard or experienced in favour of their versions. Sounds pretty deliberate, right? Not always.

    Liana takes us through how to tell the difference between intentional and accidental gaslighting, whether you are the one sending or receiving, and what to do about it.
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    49 m