https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/it-s-not-therapy-with-liana-kerzner--5546677
Feeling stuck, unmotivated, anxious, frustrated, or just plain ‘blah’? With mental health services stretched beyond capacity, and people experiencing historical levels of isolation, it’s time for an innovative strategy for overcoming everyday problems.

It’s Not Therapy! is that strategy - a radio, streaming, and podcast show that offers life skills supports for busy people!

It’s Not Therapy! Is hosted by Liana Kerzner, a professional communicator who offers a friendly ear and solutions that can bring swift, positive results. And because these are skills everyone can use, both solution-seekers and listeners benefit!

How exactly does this work? Each show revolves around a topic to generate discussion, with information, sometimes interviews, and email and call-in questions.

The topics It’s Not Therapy! covers include:
•The positives of “negativity”
•The problem with “normal”
•Healthy sexuality
•What anxiety is telling you
•Modern dating sucks
•Masculinity, femininity, and individuality
•Anger is okay
•I love my family and they’re driving me crazy!
•They’re a great friend, but…
•What it’s like to have autism
•Do we overuse the term “addiction”?
•Is social media making you antisocial?
•Being depressed vs having depression
•I love my job. I hate my coworkers.
•How to make positive mistakes
•What your fantasies are really telling you
•When empathy hurts

Of course, the questions don’t have to match the topic. Anything goes! Liana will empathize, validate, and offer solutions to people’s problems with self-compassion exercises, achievable goal setting, self-care, and personal boundary setting, and give them tools they can apply immediately.

It’s a new twist on the old school advice column. It’s the right fit for the realities of today. It’s effective. And It’s Not Therapy!]]>enSocial SciencesCopyright NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ffd681247a280d664aedba21e276c36d.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/it-s-not-therapy-with-liana-kerzner--5546677Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:54:43 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMNEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMitsnottherapy@sauga960am.caIt’s Not Therapy! with Liana Kerzner Feeling stuck, unmotivated, anxious, frustrated, or just plain ‘blah’? With mental health services stretched beyond capacity, and people experiencing historical levels of isolation, it’s time for an innovative...
Feeling stuck, unmotivated, anxious, frustrated, or just plain ‘blah’? With mental health services stretched beyond capacity, and people experiencing historical levels of isolation, it’s time for an innovative strategy for overcoming everyday problems.

It’s Not Therapy! is that strategy - a radio, streaming, and podcast show that offers life skills supports for busy people!

It’s Not Therapy! Is hosted by Liana Kerzner, a professional communicator who offers a friendly ear and solutions that can bring swift, positive results. And because these are skills everyone can use, both solution-seekers and listeners benefit!

How exactly does this work? Each show revolves around a topic to generate discussion, with information, sometimes interviews, and email and call-in questions.

The topics It’s Not Therapy! covers include:
•The positives of “negativity”
•The problem with “normal”
•Healthy sexuality
•What anxiety is telling you
•Modern dating sucks
•Masculinity, femininity, and individuality
•Anger is okay
•I love my family and they’re driving me crazy!
•They’re a great friend, but…
•What it’s like to have autism
•Do we overuse the term “addiction”?
•Is social media making you antisocial?
•Being depressed vs having depression
•I love my job. I hate my coworkers.
•How to make positive mistakes
•What your fantasies are really telling you
•When empathy hurts

Of course, the questions don’t have to match the topic. Anything goes! Liana will empathize, validate, and offer solutions to people’s problems with self-compassion exercises, achievable goal setting, self-care, and personal boundary setting, and give them tools they can apply immediately.

It’s a new twist on the old school advice column. It’s the right fit for the realities of today. It’s effective. And It’s Not Therapy!]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-178-neurodivergency-sexuality-and-communication--72895569A healthy sexual connection with a partner is built on good communication and understanding. But what happens when you don't fully understand what arouses you or how to communicate that effectively? Add the challenges many neuro-divergent people face in making themselves understood and the obstacles to successful intimacy can become ever more daunting. Liana talks with Edmonton-based sex therapist Corey Hruska about how to connect with our own sexual impulses and how to share that knowledge with our partners.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72895569Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:00:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMHow to put the 'oral' in sex! A healthy sexual connection with a partner is built on good communication and understanding. But what happens when you don't fully understand what arouses you or how to communicate that effectively? Add the challenges...A healthy sexual connection with a partner is built on good communication and understanding. But what happens when you don't fully understand what arouses you or how to communicate that effectively? Add the challenges many neuro-divergent people face in making themselves understood and the obstacles to successful intimacy can become ever more daunting. Liana talks with Edmonton-based sex therapist Corey Hruska about how to connect with our own sexual impulses and how to share that knowledge with our partners.]]>2918falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-177-narcissism-myths-facts-and-when-therapists-get-it-wrong--72790954https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72790954Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:00:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMNarcissism is a word that has broken containment; people mistakenly believe it's simply an inflated ego rather than a specific mental health disorder requiring diagnosis by a licensed medical health practitioner. In other words, it's often...2916falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-176-why-it-s-so-hard-to-just-start-stuff--72689660https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72689660Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:20:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMWe all have tasks or projects that we know we need to do, even want to do, but we don't, we don't even get started. Is it fear of failure? Fear of success? Fear of change? A mixture of fears? And how do we get past our hesitations and get going? Good...2918falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-175-social-media-and-phone-bans-for-kids-solution-or-band-aid--72581984https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72581984Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:25:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMSocial media and cell phone bans for children under 16 are a common topic among many world governments, including Canada's. But what if the device isn't the problem, but a symptom masking the problem? Child mental health therapist Dr. Roseann...2918falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-174-weird-ways-to-fight-loneliness-with-chachkes--72481602https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72481602Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMRecent studies have shown that the loneliness epidemic has been furthered by a lack of meeting spaces in the real world, notably low-pressure gatherings... and what's more low-pressure than a garage sale?? Liana talks with Danielle Cohen, organizer of...2918falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-173-identity-is-messy-and-beautiful--72350292https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72350292Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:35:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMWe talk about the journey of identity and self image, but that becomes an even bigger struggle when you’re a professional singer, touring with some of the biggest bands in the world, including Pink Floyd, Sting, Foreigner, and Pat Benatar! Japanese...2919falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-172-talking-to-strangers--72210604https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72210604Thu, 28 May 2026 17:30:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMMany of us were told in childhood not to talk to strangers. Good advice at the time. But today, one of the foundations of the loneliness epidemic is people not knowing how to talk to strangers, or very afraid of trying. Liana lived with these...2917falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-171-surviving-narcissism-why-partners-make-us-feel-like-prey--72098242https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72098242Thu, 21 May 2026 17:00:04 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMMany of us have been in a relationship with someone who is wrong for us. This is especially true of people who are 'givers' that find themselves attracted to 'takers'...sometimes repeatedly. Ross Rosenberg (selfloverecovery.com) is an author and...2916falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-170-internalized-stigma--72007352https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72007352Thu, 14 May 2026 17:15:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMStigma involves applying negative stereotypes to people who are ill, have certain physical characteristics or other perceived 'deficiencies,' which leads to discrimination and exclusion, sometimes with harrowing results. Typically, these stigma are...2919falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-169-what-it-s-like-to-be-told-you-may-be-dying--71782098https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71782098Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:00:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMFor most people, being diagnosed with stage four colon cancer represents the end of their life's journey, but for Tim McDonald it was the beginning of a new path. Tim, a stage four colorectal cancer survivor and liver transplant recipient, talks to...2918falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-168-how-the-boys-helps-us-understand-bad-people--71591578https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71591578Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:43:44 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMWhere's the line between "bad people" and "good people who do bad things"? Using characters from the Amazon Prime series The Boys as examples, Kerzner examines how intent, mental health, and behavior intersect to define true "bad person" territory.2918falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-167-the-trumpertantrum--71203715https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71203715Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:10:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMNo, this episode isn't about politics, but the recent social media tirade from US President Trump threatening to militarily destroy Iran and its people, expressed in vulgar language, is a prime example of how behaviour once considered unfit for public...2918falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-166-independent-living-with-disabilities-forget-all-the-happy-smiley-words--71064228https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71064228Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:14:28 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AM"Disabled" works just fine for Todd Vaarwerk: Chief Policy Officer for West New York Independent Living, he's more interested in results. Todd uses a wheelchair due to the effects of cerebral palsy, so nobody is better at separating efforts which are...2918falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-165-duty-of-care--70900292https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70900292Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:30:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMDuty of Care means ensuring that you take reasonable steps to provide a safe environment for others. It's a simple definition for a complex practice that takes on many different forms in different situations. Liana shares personal stories to reveal...2917falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-164-what-is-reasonable-accommodation--70747394https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70747394Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:52:00 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMThe unfortunate occurrence at the BAFTA Awards, where an attendee who has Tourette's Syndrome shouted racial epithets at two Black award presenters (and the way BAFTA chose to handle that), has given prominence to the question of 'reasonable...2918falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-163-are-you-accidentally-an-a-hole--70610995https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70610995Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:56:28 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMMost of us try to be friendly, kind, supportive people. Yet all those things could be true and you still, inadvertently, say something that makes you look like a a*hole, and you don't even know why! Liana takes us through a journey of ways you may...2911falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-162-self-image-and-media-art-culture-or-porn--70483523https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70483523Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:55:23 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMAs a member of the Girls Gone Wild tour of the late 1990s Courtney Kocak had a front-row seat to the "good, clean fun" which that media was marketed as. Courtney also felt the impact of sexualized media, how it affected her self-image and sense of...2915falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-161-the-good-news-about-ai-and-mental-health--70303133https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70303133Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:20:07 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMMany people fear that A.I. represent the end of our world as we know it. Liana sees A.I. for what it is - a tool that can be used for good or ill - and she relates her experiments with A.I. as a means of bettering our lives. Helping with "adulting"?...2918falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-160-understanding-a-i-and-mental-health--70148459https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70148459Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:12:16 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMA.I. Artificial Intelligence. It's definitely the former and not the latter. What's being called "intelligence" does not actually think and the information and advice it offers can be not just wrong, but dangerous. Liana deconstructs how "AI"...2915falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-159-true-confidence--70015636https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70015636Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:22:00 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMConfidence is about self-assuredness, self-acceptance and the strength to be flexible when facing challenges. What's being packaged as 'Confidence' in some quarters is the opposite - fear presented as bluster, extreme need for external validation and...2915falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-158-madness-misdiagnosed-mp3--69802469https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69802469Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:15:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMWhile the overwhelming majority of mental health professionals listen closely to their patients and work diligently to provide the best in care, there are some whose attempts at healing lead to misdiagnosis with serious adverse effects. Liana talks to...2918it'snottherapy,misdiagnosed,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-157-bad-mental-health-advice-that-s-totally-normal--69667801https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69667801Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:22:00 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMIf there's one thing you can find an endless free supply of, it's advice. Sometimes, that's a good thing. Other times, not as much. But how can you tell the good advice from the bad? And how do you know if the advice you're giving will help or hurt?...2914falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-156-ashley-tisdale-hilary-duff-mandy-moore-and-exclusion-bullying--69454326What can a gossipy celebrity moms' feud teach us all about the danger of throwing shade, the real pain of ostracism, toxic group dynamics and why husbands shouldn't immediately jump to publicly defend their wife? Liana ties the Ashley Tisdale/Hillary Duff/Mr. Hillary Duff/Mandy Moore blow-up to some darkly funny personal family experiences to illustrate all the above, and more!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69454326Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:30:07 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMGossip can be Educational! What can a gossipy celebrity moms' feud teach us all about the danger of throwing shade, the real pain of ostracism, toxic group dynamics and why husbands shouldn't immediately jump to publicly defend their wife? Liana ties...What can a gossipy celebrity moms' feud teach us all about the danger of throwing shade, the real pain of ostracism, toxic group dynamics and why husbands shouldn't immediately jump to publicly defend their wife? Liana ties the Ashley Tisdale/Hillary Duff/Mr. Hillary Duff/Mandy Moore blow-up to some darkly funny personal family experiences to illustrate all the above, and more!]]>2915falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-155-resentment-letting-go-of-the-weight-you-re-carrying--69357065https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69357065Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:15:08 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMResentment is the feeling of having been wronged — by a person, a group, or a situation — and it often spins off into anger, bitterness, and indignation. Those emotions can quietly weigh us down, draining energy while doing nothing to heal what hurts....2920falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-154-the-murder-of-soleiman-faqiri-when-the-system-fails--69122125Justice for Soli.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69122125Fri, 19 Dec 2025 01:15:07 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMIn December 2016, Soleiman “Soli” Faqiri, a young man with schizoaffective disorder, was killed by jail guards in an Ontario correctional facility, despite a judge’s order for his transfer to a proper hospital. Bound, restrained with a spit hood, and...Justice for Soli.]]>2918itsnottherapy,justiceforsoli,newstalksauga960am,sauga960am,soleimanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-153-how-to-get-it-all-done-without-doing-yourself-in--68992252
What can Wile E. Coyote's nemesis the Road Runner tell us about gaining greater control over our lives? A lot! And so can Steven Puri of thesukha.co, an expert in helping people create order from the chaos of daily living. What's your chronotype? Why are you tying yourself in knots to meet the expectations of others? Liana talks to Steven about all of this and more, with simple steps to simplify your life.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68992252Fri, 12 Dec 2025 03:10:07 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMMeep Meep. Run. What can Wile E. Coyote's nemesis the Road Runner tell us about gaining greater control over our lives? A lot! And so can Steven Puri of thesukha.co, an expert in helping people create order from the chaos of daily living. What's your...
What can Wile E. Coyote's nemesis the Road Runner tell us about gaining greater control over our lives? A lot! And so can Steven Puri of thesukha.co, an expert in helping people create order from the chaos of daily living. What's your chronotype? Why are you tying yourself in knots to meet the expectations of others? Liana talks to Steven about all of this and more, with simple steps to simplify your life.]]>2919control,it'snottherapy,meepmeeprun,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-152-femininity-fear--68641305https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68641305Thu, 20 Nov 2025 01:00:08 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMAre you tired of being afraid but don’t know how to live any other way? Do you believe that good things never happen to you and the bad things keep finding you? You don’t have to live that way. Liana talks to Riana Malia, creator of the Clear To...2915cleartocreate,fear,femininity,highachievingwomen,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,rianamalia,rottenpeople,valuesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-151-what-s-missing-from-masculinity--68554422https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68554422Fri, 14 Nov 2025 01:00:07 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMBe a Man! What is a "Man" in 2025? It's a question that has been plaguing men and boys as former rites of passage fade away leaving a void for self-definition - a void too often filled by agents of anger and grievance. Aaron Tait, author of Far...2918aarontait,anger,author,beaman,educate,evolution,grief,inform,itsnottherapy,journey,lianakerzner,masculinity,men,selfdefinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-150-just-stop--68446927
How did you just react to reading that? For some, it's a sign to pump the breaks, for others, it spurs a range of emotions - fear, anger - that increase the velocity of their response. Sound like you or someone you know? Liana talks to certified clinical hypnotherapist Kisha Reynolds about what type of past experiences cause a negative reaction to 'stopping' and what can be done to give you back the reins of your thoughts.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68446927Fri, 07 Nov 2025 01:10:07 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMSTOP! How did you just react to reading that? For some, it's a sign to pump the breaks, for others, it spurs a range of emotions - fear, anger - that increase the velocity of their response. Sound like you or someone you know? Liana talks to...
How did you just react to reading that? For some, it's a sign to pump the breaks, for others, it spurs a range of emotions - fear, anger - that increase the velocity of their response. Sound like you or someone you know? Liana talks to certified clinical hypnotherapist Kisha Reynolds about what type of past experiences cause a negative reaction to 'stopping' and what can be done to give you back the reins of your thoughts.]]>2918it'snottherapy,juststop!,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sauga960am,stopfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-149-self-improvement-yes-you-can--68350454https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68350454Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:08 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMYes you can! Self-improvement, two simple words that fuel a multi-million dollar industry of books, videos and seminars. But personal growth needn't be expensive or complicated. Liana's friend Bianca of Myself and Comics on YouTube, talks about her...2920bianca,books,comics,goals,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,motivation,personalgrowth,selfempowerment,selfimprovement,videosfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-148-relationships-rupture-repair--68252438https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68252438Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:08 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMVery few people crave conflict (that's a whole other show) and most try to avoid it. But in any healthy relationship - with a friend, family, or partner - conflict naturally occurs and trying to avoid it simply magnifies the scope of the disagreement....2912advice,conflict,disagreement,family,friends,healthyoutcome,healthyrelationships,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,negative,partner,personalexperiences,positive,relationships,rupturefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-147-what-is-flow-how-to-get-it-especially-when-remote-working--68167381https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68167381Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:08 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AM"Go with The Flow!" - Call it your groove, your mojo, Steven Puri calls it his Flow State, that mental state of peak focus, creativity and energy focused on the task at hand. Flow is a challenge for many remote workers. Steven, a former Hollywood...2917flow,flowstate,focus,gowiththeflow,groove,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,mentalstate,mojo,productivity,remotework,stevenpurifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-146-how-parents-model-resilience-or-don-t--68076456
Resilience. No life is without bumps or even crises, it's how we are able to respond to those moments that determines what is next. Resilience isn't something learned at those moments, it's a skill we develop for when we need it, ideally learned in childhood. Clinical Psychologist and mom of twins Dr. Kate Lund, author of Step Away - The Keys to Resilient Parenting, joins Liana to discuss how parents can raise children who can bounce back when life deals them a knock. Plus, steps to build your own resilience in 10 minute exercises.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68076456Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:08 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AM"It ain't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you get hit and keep moving forward" - Rocky Balboa. Resilience. No life is without bumps or even crises, it's how we are able to respond to those moments that determines what is next. Resilience...
Resilience. No life is without bumps or even crises, it's how we are able to respond to those moments that determines what is next. Resilience isn't something learned at those moments, it's a skill we develop for when we need it, ideally learned in childhood. Clinical Psychologist and mom of twins Dr. Kate Lund, author of Step Away - The Keys to Resilient Parenting, joins Liana to discuss how parents can raise children who can bounce back when life deals them a knock. Plus, steps to build your own resilience in 10 minute exercises.]]>2918childhood,children,crises,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,life,parenting,parents,raisingkids,resilience,resilientparentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-145-autism-creativity--67877610
Bobby's book, Joanna and the Twelve Crowns, is available on Amazon. https://a.co/d/hRELHsG]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67877610Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:09 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMAn 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...
Bobby's book, Joanna and the Twelve Crowns, is available on Amazon. https://a.co/d/hRELHsG]]>2918actor,author,autism,bobbycalloway,challenges,creativity,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,obstacles,reality,steps,stereotypefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-144-seven-types-of-bad-friends--67798326
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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67798326Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:08 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMWith 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...
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.]]>29167types,badfriends,dramallama,friends,glasscannon,groundhog,itsnottherapy,judge,lianakerzner,narcissist,quiet,quitter,scorekeeper,yourselffalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-143-better-mental-health-is-simple-but-not-easy--67593843https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67593843Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:09 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMOwning 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...2919acceptance,achievements,betterhealth,biases,choices,goals,guilt,it'snottherapy,kindness,lettinggo,lianakerznerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-142-what-you-need-to-know-about-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder--67634153
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67634153Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:09 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMIf 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...
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]]>2918alisondrenikow,awareness,cruel,fasd,harrisonshope,ignorant,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,marybyrnesharrison,misconceptions,september9,silentauction,socialstigma,supportfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-141-5-ways-we-may-be-screwing-up-teens--67505401https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67505401Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:00:08 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMIt'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...2916alpha,anxiety,development,fulfilling,gensz,it'snottherapy,kids,lianakerzner,parents,resilience,teens,youngergenerationsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-140-growing-up-autistic-and-being-okay--67368735https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67368735Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:09 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMHe'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...2916abilities,autistic,blakecrash,blakepriddle,it'snotherapy,lianakerzner,myths,newsjournalist,podcaster,radiobroadcaster,stereotypes,talentsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-139-no-you-re-probably-not-a-narcissist--67304317https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67304317Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:08 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMThe 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...2918it'snottherapy,narcissism,narcissists,newstalksauga960am,sauga960am,self-confidencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-138-accidental-gaslighting--67204426
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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67204426Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:19 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMA 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...
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.]]>2919accident,deny,gaslighting,hear,intentional,it'snotherapy,lianakerzner,seefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-137-good-aggression-vs-bad-aggression--67015657https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67015657Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:07 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMAggression: everyone feels it sometimes. It can be motivating, but it can also be destructive. Inspired by seeing the Superman movie twice over the weekend, Liana goes through how aggression works, why it can be destructive, and how to turn it toward...2918aggression,badaggression,destructive,goodaggression,it'snottherapy,lianakerzner,motivating,positive,positiveoutcomes,supermanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-136-superman-style-kindness--66927993Do those principles seem a bit hokey to you? A bit dated? They do for some people. But why? Why is the desire to stand for honesty, fairness and optimism derided as being stale and "Woke"? The new Superman movie has risked restoring Clark Kent to a symbol and hope of the kindness we are all capable of. It's a litmus test of our times - will audiences relate to it or reject it? Liana talks about the dysfunction behind the "Cruel is Cool" attitude driving political movements and how Superman's history as a character represents the challenges we all face to be our best selves at a time when kindness is mocked as foolishness.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66927993Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:00:07 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMTruth, Justice and a Better Tomorrow... Do those principles seem a bit hokey to you? A bit dated? They do for some people. But why? Why is the desire to stand for honesty, fairness and optimism derided as being stale and "Woke"? The new Superman movie...Do those principles seem a bit hokey to you? A bit dated? They do for some people. But why? Why is the desire to stand for honesty, fairness and optimism derided as being stale and "Woke"? The new Superman movie has risked restoring Clark Kent to a symbol and hope of the kindness we are all capable of. It's a litmus test of our times - will audiences relate to it or reject it? Liana talks about the dysfunction behind the "Cruel is Cool" attitude driving political movements and how Superman's history as a character represents the challenges we all face to be our best selves at a time when kindness is mocked as foolishness.]]>2919bettertomorrow,cruel,fairness,foolishness,honesty,hope,it'snottherapy,justice,kindness,lianakerzner,optimism,politicialmovements,truth,wokefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-135-men-s-mental-health-anatomy-of-a-crisis--66849014https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66849014Fri, 04 Jul 2025 00:05:07 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMThe statistics are shocking - men are facing a plague of loneliness, depression and mental health issues, made worse by societal messaging that tells them to bottle it up. Liana talks to returning guest Avrum Weiss, a clinical psychologist and author...2917it'snottherapy,loneliness,menshealth,men'smentalhealth,mentalhealth,newstalksauga960am,relationship,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-134-people-pleasing-pleases-no-one--66756606https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66756606Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:51:40 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMThere's a difference between doing something nice for someone as a nice gesture of love or friendship and doing it hoping to influence the recipient. In the first situation, your reward is in the doing; in the second, the reward you hope for may not...2917itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,peoplepleasing,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-133-why-ghosting-is-so-painful--66534244https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66534244Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:10:07 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMLots of people, especially these days, have experienced ghosting - when someone in your social or business circle just vanishes without explanation, ending all communication. And that can be more scary than a literal haunting. Using her own...2918ghosted,ghosting,it'snottherapy,it'snottherapylianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-132-put-on-the-big-boy-girl-enby-pants--66409997https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66409997Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:10:07 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMAdulting' is the idea that being an adult is something you do, not something you are, and some younger people are having trouble handling the requirements. Liana talks about facing the challenges, real and imagined, for grown-ups who haven't grown-up.2919adulting,it'snottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-131-how-overexplaining-might-be-ruining-your-relationships--66328257Everyone wants to be understood - or maybe more importantly, not be misunderstood. But there are times when explaining actually gets in the way of being understood. Liana talks about 'over-explaining', why it happens, how it clouds your message and how to take control of your words.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66328257Fri, 30 May 2025 00:05:00 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AM"Let me explain...and explain...and explain" Everyone wants to be understood - or maybe more importantly, not be misunderstood. But there are times when explaining actually gets in the way of being understood. Liana talks about 'over-explaining', why...Everyone wants to be understood - or maybe more importantly, not be misunderstood. But there are times when explaining actually gets in the way of being understood. Liana talks about 'over-explaining', why it happens, how it clouds your message and how to take control of your words.]]>2913falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-130-dear-extroverts-please-stop-love-introverts--66204851https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66204851Fri, 23 May 2025 00:15:08 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMLiana has been a television and radio host, a model, does public speaking, weekday YouTube videos and It's Not Therapy, so you may find it hard to believe that she's very much an introvert. At least, if you don't really understand introverts, and most...2919extrovert,introvert,it'snotatherapy,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-129-seeing-red-the-politics-of-anger--66100388https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66100388Fri, 16 May 2025 00:15:07 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMIt's an unfortunate fact that the heated rhetoric of modern politics has had a negative effect on our mental health. The level of anger, hostility and division in the air has damaged or ended relationships and fractured families. It makes many of us...2918anger,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,mentalhealth,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-128-money-is-scary--66002447https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66002447Fri, 09 May 2025 00:10:07 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMMoney makes the world go 'round - and many heads to spin. Fears and traumas related to money are commonplace and may lead us to make poor decisions - or indecision - which negatively affect our lives. Liana talks to financial planner Natasha Janssens...2918falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-127-don-t-be-negative-is-not-actually-advice--65615451https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65615451Fri, 02 May 2025 00:15:09 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMYou've probably heard this over and over - "Don't be negative." What you won't hear is how to accomplish that. Liana talks with life coach Janet Ettele, author of "How Joyous Effort Works" about how a slight shift of focus in how we approach our...2918dontbenegative,joyfulleffot,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-126-why-some-people-hate-on-immigrants--65615452You'd think we'd learn from history that blaming Immigrants for society's problems is never warranted and never solves any problems - just makes them worse. Yet too many haven't learned...but why? Liana lays it out in simple terms and why and how we can question our illogical urges.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65615452Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:20:07 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMWhy Immigrants? You'd think we'd learn from history that blaming Immigrants for society's problems is never warranted and never solves any problems - just makes them worse. Yet too many haven't learned...but why? Liana lays it out in simple terms and...You'd think we'd learn from history that blaming Immigrants for society's problems is never warranted and never solves any problems - just makes them worse. Yet too many haven't learned...but why? Liana lays it out in simple terms and why and how we can question our illogical urges.]]>2918it'snottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-ep-125-the-new-age-of-raising-sensitive-boys--65615139https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65615139Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:10:08 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AM"Suck it up, be a Man!" That's the message boys have received for generations, meant to crush their more sensitive natures. And it worked, at the cost of the spirits of these boys who became men. But when author and journalist Amy Molloy's toddler son...2919generations,it'snottherapy,lianakerzner,newage,newstalksauga960am,sauga960am,wisechildfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-124-cruelty-economy--65165237https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65165237Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:09 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMSeems as though cruelty and meanness have become greatly valued currency in how people are treated (and maybe how you're treating people). Are we living in meaner times? Is our only path retaliating or just taking it? Liana tackles these questions and...2919itsnottherapy,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-123-happiness-is-real-and-you-can-have-it-right-now--64866654https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64866654Thu, 13 Mar 2025 19:20:07 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMWe talk about the pursuit of happiness as if it's something that will be achieved at some later date, if we just keep chasing it. But what if happiness is already here but we've been blinded to it? Dr. Gillian Mandich, a PhD in health science,...2920happiness,it'snottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-122-has-medicine-lost-its-mind-mental-health-and-the-health-care-system--64730268https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64730268Thu, 06 Mar 2025 20:10:09 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMFor the majority of patients, their primary care physician is the one who will address their mental health issues...even though they aren't trained for it. But shouldn't they be? The medical profession has separated mental health from physical health,...2918healthcaresystem,itsnottherapy,lianekerzner,medicine,mentalhealth,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-121-how-the-incredible-hulk-helped-save-a-family--64602827
The Lams discovered Harry has Pathological Demand Avoidance, a little-understood condition in the Autism spectrum. Through much love, frustration, fear and sacrifice, the Lams got Harry the care he needed and, yes, the Hulk played a role.

Liana talks to Porscia about her family's journey and how other parents can spot PDA in their child and get much-needed information. Learn more about Porscia's book at https://porscialam.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64602827Fri, 28 Feb 2025 02:15:07 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMAs she explains in her new book The Unlocking - An Autism Story, Porscia Lam and her husband had a problem - their toddler, Harry, would not do anything he was asked to do. Yes, that's typical for some children, but Harry's reactions were extreme,...
The Lams discovered Harry has Pathological Demand Avoidance, a little-understood condition in the Autism spectrum. Through much love, frustration, fear and sacrifice, the Lams got Harry the care he needed and, yes, the Hulk played a role.

Liana talks to Porscia about her family's journey and how other parents can spot PDA in their child and get much-needed information. Learn more about Porscia's book at https://porscialam.com/]]>2916itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-120-you-don-t-need-to-forgive--64484507https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64484507Fri, 21 Feb 2025 01:00:07 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMThat's the title of trauma therapist Amanda Ann Gregory's new book, and her book's synopsis, "(f)eeling pressured to forgive their offenders is a common reason trauma survivors avoid mental health services and support. Those who force, pressure, or...2919amandaanngregory,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,mentalhealth,newstalksauga960am,sauga960am,trauma,traumasurvivor,traumatherapistfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-119-mental-health-fix--64363383https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64363383Fri, 14 Feb 2025 23:15:07 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMThey aren't cosmically-powered superheroes, but understanding them can give us greater power over ourselves and lead to happier lives. Values, Needs, Boundaries and Manipulations - understanding these four building blocks is key to achieving better...2918boundaries,it'snottherapy,lianakerzner,manipulations,mentalhealth,needs,newstalksauga960am,sauga960am,valuesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-118-top-ten-ways-you-re-driving-people-away--64234408https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64234408Fri, 07 Feb 2025 01:10:06 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMThe TV show "Seinfeld" popularized the line, "It's not you, it's me." And while George Costanza wasn't being sincere, the truth is that for a lot of people, it is them! Liana takes us through the top 10 things people do that drives others away from...2916falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-117-are-you-a-narcissist-are-they--64045692https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64045692Sun, 02 Feb 2025 01:15:06 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMNo, probably not. True narcissists - those with Narcissistic PersonalityDisorder - are rare. But you don't need to be a narcissist to behave like one; personality traits can be absorbed from others without our realizing it. Liana guides us to...2917it'snottherapy,lianakerzner,narcissistic,newstalksauga960am,personalitydisorder,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-116-how-girls-bully--63875529https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63875529Sat, 25 Jan 2025 01:10:06 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMReal talk: society trains girls and women to use feminine stereotypes to bully other women - and to use the same stereotypes to get away with it. Liana shines a light on the tactics female bullies use and the cultural attitudes that enable and excuse...2917behaviour,feminine,howgirlsbully,it'snottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-115-how-to-make-it-less-hard-to-meet-people--63626115https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63626115Fri, 10 Jan 2025 01:05:06 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMWe know loneliness is a problem, but meeting people seems to be harder than ever. How to make it suck less, with practical tips for reducing social anxiety!2918itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,loneliness,newstalksauga960am,peertopeeradvice,sauga960am,socialanxietyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-114-losing-it-leading-up-to-the-holidays-you-re-not-alone--63395855https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63395855Fri, 20 Dec 2024 01:05:06 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMEconomic uncertainty, politics turning relationships with friends and family into a pressure cooker, the loneliness this time of year can bring on...it's not surprising if you feel like you're losing it! From her own personal experiences, Liana offers...2917holidays,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,mentalhealth,newstalksauga960am,peertopeeradviceshow,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-113-a-response-to-those-treating-the-united-healthcare-ceo-shooter-like-a-hero--63285211
The reaction to the murder of an American healthare executive spurs Liana to examine how our current societal distress has led us away from our better angels, using deeply personal revelations as a guide.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63285211Fri, 13 Dec 2024 01:05:06 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMWe're Better Than This...Aren't We? Maybe not right now, but we still can be. The reaction to the murder of an American healthare executive spurs Liana to examine how our current societal distress has led us away from our better angels, using deeply...
The reaction to the murder of an American healthare executive spurs Liana to examine how our current societal distress has led us away from our better angels, using deeply personal revelations as a guide.]]>2917ceomurderer,healthcareexecutive,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-112-what-to-do-if-your-friend-is-suicidal--63189492https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63189492Sat, 07 Dec 2024 03:30:07 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMDiscussions of suicide are usually heavy on statistics; this episode focuses on people affected by suicidal thoughts and actions. Liana talks to show regular Aquila and her friend Jerry, who talked her through a harrowing personal crisis a few months...2917friends,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,mentalhealth,newstalksauga960am,peertopeeradvice,sauga960am,suicide,winterholidaysfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-111-making-friends-with-fear--63051953https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63051953Fri, 29 Nov 2024 01:05:06 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMWe have nothing to fear but fear itself...but that's still frightening! The truth is that the fear of facing our fears is a double-whammy that contributes to depression, anxiety and making bad choices that keep us from realizing our goals. Liana is...2918itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sainoorpremji,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-110-how-to-regain-trust--62739095https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62739095Fri, 15 Nov 2024 01:05:06 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMTrust is a very precious thing, and a fragile one - once it is broken, regaining it is a delicate process. How can you regain the trust you've violated, and what can someone do to re-earn your trust? Liana has some answers based in her own experiences...2917itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,regaintrust,sauga960am,trustfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-109-how-to-stop-hating-working-with-other-people--62654565https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62654565Fri, 08 Nov 2024 01:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMHumans became the dominant species on Earth by working together - which is likely a surprise for anyone who's had to work on a group project. Rather than pooling everyone's strengths, group efforts often falter due to individual weaknesses. Rob Lion,...2917blackriverperformance,groupdynamics,groupwork,itsnotherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,roblion,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-108-ten-ways-people-bust-your-boundaries--62570736https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62570736Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMBoundaries are limits you set for the kind of behaviour you will accept from others and what others will accept from your behaviours. In theory.  But the fact is that many of us were raised with poor boundaries or none at all, which impacts how we are...2918boundarybusting,boundries,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-107-why-your-apologies-don-t-work--62570749https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62570749Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:53:16 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMEver wonder why an apology doesn't deliver the results you thought it would? Even when you're sincere, sometimes an apology misses the mark and Liana presents the Top 10 Reasons that happens - and the steps you can take to get better results!2917apologies,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-106-healthy-hurting-resilience-and-leadership--62397950https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62397950Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMWe've probably all heard the saying "Life is not about how many times you fall down - it's about how many times you get back up." Sure, sounds good. But how do we get back up? Resilience is an essential life skill we can learn and Liana is joined by...2917blackriverperformancemanagment,healthyhurting,itsnottherapy,leadership,lianakerzner,lifeskill,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-105-what-helps-women-rise-and-what-makes-them-fall--62312792https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62312792Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:05:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AM"If you’re anything like me, you’re tired of folding yourself into a neat little box with clean descriptors that make linear sense. Women’s lives and experiences just aren’t like that. The messiness of our lives is a main ingredient in the mysticism...2917itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,megandalla,newstalksauga960am,sauga960am,woemnrising,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-104-diet-culture-what-it-is-and-what-we-can-do-about-it--62032663https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62032663Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMAs people have pointed out, the word 'diet' begins with 'die' - society's unhealthy focus on a person's weight has killed the self-esteem of too many men and women - too often with fatal results. The 'diet culture' messaging that bombards us is based...2919bodyimage,carolynkaroll,dietculture,eatingdisorders,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-103-a-wounded-heart-trauma-in-the-clergy--61272544https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61272544Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMWhen many people lean on you for emotional support, who do you lean on? This is a question that caregivers and members of the clergy wrestle with every day. US Army Lt. Colonel Rebecca D'Angelo, speaks to Liana about how military clergy face the...2917itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,mentalhealth,millitaryclergy,newstalksauga960am,peertopeeradvice,rebeccadangelo,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-102-why-some-men-struggle-with-friendships--61198426
Why do men have fewer friends than women - and how does that affect their relationships, self-worth and potential for success? Also... why do men have fewer friends than women?? Liana talks to game designer James "Grim" Desborough of Postmortem Studios (post-mort.com) as they explore answers for these difficult questions.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61198426Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:05:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMThere is a loneliness epidemic uniquely affecting men. Why do men have fewer friends than women - and how does that affect their relationships, self-worth and potential for success? Also... why do men have fewer friends than women?? Liana talks to...
Why do men have fewer friends than women - and how does that affect their relationships, self-worth and potential for success? Also... why do men have fewer friends than women?? Liana talks to game designer James "Grim" Desborough of Postmortem Studios (post-mort.com) as they explore answers for these difficult questions.]]>2917friendship,itsnottherapy,jamesdesborough,lianakerzner,mentalhealth,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-101-women-leaders-not-going-back--61115404https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61115404Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:05:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMCanada's first female mayor, Dr. Charlotte Witten, said “Whatever women do they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good. Luckily, this is not difficult.” With respect to Dr. Witten - yes, it really is. Dated perspectives often punish...2917author,book,charlottewitten,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sauga960am,womenrisingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-100-what-i-ve-learned-in-100-episodes--61038887https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61038887Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:05:03 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMIt's the 100th episode! Liana uses her Top 10 Sayings to share what she has learned from her discussions with expert guests about mental health recovery, the strengths & weaknesses of mental health systems and treatments and the essential role of...2917100thepisode,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,mentalhealth,newstalksauga960am,peertopeerdvice,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-99-why-you-should-care-at-any-age--60957407https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60957407Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:05:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMThe media feeding frenzy and intra-party backstabbing that forced US President Joe Biden to withdraw his candidacy for the 2024 Presidential Election wasn't just politics - it was a profound example of our society's long-standing prejudice against...2910ageism,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,metalhealth,newstalksauga960am,peertopeeradvice,ravichandra,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-98-how-to-handle-prejudice--60889153https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60889153Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:05:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMIt's just a fact that all of us harbour some kind of prejudice. It doesn't need to be based on things like religion or ethnicity, it may be as small as attitudes toward movie genres or sports teams, but it's a part of the human condition. Where does...2918itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,mentalhealth,newstalksauga960am,prejudice,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-97-how-to-talk-to-your-friends-who-have-different-politics--60802041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60802041Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:05:11 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMWe're in an era of political bad crazy, and friendships that have lasted decades are crumbling because of political fights. Why does this happen, and what can you do about it? Liana looks at social identity threats on this episode!2917friendships,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,mentalhealth,newstalksauga960am,peertopeerdvice,polititcs,sauga960am,socialidentityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-96-how-to-deal-with-hate--60729392https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60729392Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:05:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMYoda is well known for saying hate leads to the Dark Side. Though it's an impulse that is human and natural, hate never leads anywhere good. Liana, no novice when it comes to being a target of some peoples' enmity, talks about how to handle being...2917hate,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstlaksauga960am,peertopeeradvice,sauga960am,selfhatefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-95-mental-health-first-aid--60604587
Link to the book by Julie Radico, Nicole Helverson and Charity O’Reilly: https://theexperimentpublishing.com/catalogs/summer-2024/you-will-get-through-this/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60604587Fri, 05 Jul 2024 00:05:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMEver wished you could have an owner's manual for your brain - a reference you could turn to when facing mental and emotional health issues? That book is You Will Get Through This and Liana talks to the authors, 3 mental health professionals, about...
Link to the book by Julie Radico, Nicole Helverson and Charity O’Reilly: https://theexperimentpublishing.com/catalogs/summer-2024/you-will-get-through-this/]]>2919charityoreilly,firstaid,itsnottherapy,julieradico,lianakerzner,mentalhealth,newstalksauga960am,nicolehelverson,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-94-stop-the-therapy-speak--60527383https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60527383Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:05:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMWhat is 'Therapy-Speak'? People using mental health care terms like 'gaslighting' and 'narcissism' without knowing what they really mean. Too many people use Therapy-Speak to win arguments and marginalize people with their 'diagnoses'. Liana unpacks...2918gaslighting,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,mentalhealth,newstalksauga960am,sauga960am,therapyspeakfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-93-they-just-want-attention--60450257https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60450257Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:05:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMWanting attention for accomplishments, actions, outfits or just for being you is a normal healthy human desire. Everyone needs validation now and then. Narcissism is when wanting attention crosses into needing attention - and that's not good. Liana...2917attention,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,mentalhealth,narcissism,newstalksauga960am,peertopeeradviceshow,sauga960am,validationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-92-how-to-live-your-values--60372650https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60372650Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:05:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMHow we measure success or failure depends on our core values. So what are your core values? That's not the easiest thing to define. Liana is joined by Marianna Lead, founder of Goal Imagery Coaching Academy and author of the book Me, My Brand And Why,...2917corevalues,goalimagerycoachingacadamy,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,mariannalead,mentalhealth,newstalksauga960am,peertopeeradviceshow,personalvalues,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-91-how-you-re-probably-screwing-up-conversations-what-we-have-here-is-a-failure-to-communicate--60299069https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60299069Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:05:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AM"So, what are you saying?" That's a question people get asked, but also one we should be asking of ourselves. Are we really delivering the message we intend, or has it gone (maybe horribly) awry? Communication errors plague everyone at some point, so...2918communication,conversations,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,mentalhealth,misundrstanding,newstalksauga960am,peertopeeradviceshow,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-90-what-people-get-wrong-about-introverts--60220756https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60220756Fri, 31 May 2024 00:05:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMIntroverts Unite! Believe it or not, Liana - Youtuber, podcast host, peer counselor and former TV personality & pin-up model - is an introvert. It is possible for introverts to navigate and succeed in a world built for extroverts and...2917intovert,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,mentalhealth,nancyancowitz,newstalksauga960am,peertopeeradvice,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-89-yes-you-do-matter--60150059https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60150059Fri, 24 May 2024 00:05:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMIt's as simple as this - You Matter. It's not your job, your family, your income - your value is inherent from the day you were born. So why do so many of us struggle with feelings of worthlessness? Psychologist Dr. Julie Radico, author of the...2917book,dr.julieradico,first-aid,health,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,mental,mentalhealth,mindset,newstalksauga960am,sauga960am,selfesteem,selfworthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-88-invalidation-how-your-abusers-continue-to-hurt-you-even-after-they-re-gone--60058587https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60058587Fri, 17 May 2024 00:05:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMValidation - recognition that our thoughts and efforts have value - is essential for healthy self-esteem. Yet we're exposed to so much messaging that is invalidating, it's hard to fight it...but you can do it. One of the groups facing greatest public...2917gender,invalidation,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,mentalhealth,newstalksauga960am,peertopeeradviceshow,sauga960am,transpeople,validationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-87-why-lgbtq-mental-health-matters-to-everyone--59945987https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59945987Fri, 10 May 2024 00:05:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMThe rising tide of homophobia and transphobia has made 2SLGBTQ+ people targets of surging intolerance, and nobody knows that better than Fae Johnstone. Fae is a trans woman and advocate whose face appeared on a Hershey chocolate bar celebrating...29172slgbtq+,faejohnstone,homophobia,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,mentalhealth,newstalksauga960am,peertopeeradviceshow,sauga960am,transphobiafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-86-why-you-suck-at-arguing--59786972https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59786972Fri, 03 May 2024 00:05:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMWe all do. Our buttons get pushed, our emotions take over. But our attempts to defend ourselves often lead to offending others. And do we really need to defend ourselves? Liana walks us through the pitfalls that add fuel to an argument and some tools...2918arguing,emotions,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-85-why-men-fear-women--59527998https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59527998Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:05:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMAccording to psychotherapist and author Dr. Avrum Weiss, there's one relationship men have in common that controls their relationship with women - and most don't even know it. Liana talks with Dr. Weiss, author of Hidden in Plain Sight: How Men's...2917author,dr.avrumweiss,fear,intimaterelationships,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,mentalhealth,newstalksauga960am,psychotherapist,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-84-are-you-a-narcissist--59417830https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59417830Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:05:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMAccording to some experts, we're living in the age of narcissism. It's even been called an "epidemic". So...what is narcissism, really? How do you spot it, deal with a narcissist or find out if you are one? Jeremy Sherman, Ph.D., a self-described...2918author,itsnottherapy,jerkologist,jermeysherman,lianakerzner,narcissism,newstalksauga960am,sauga960am,whatsupwithaholesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-83-how-we-really-make-quick-decisions--59291334https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59291334Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMThey're Shaping Your Brain! But it's not as terrifying as it sounds! Liana talks with Branding expert Matt Johnson, author of Blindsight: The (Mostly) Hidden Ways Marketing Reshapes Our Brains, about how your brain's mental shorthand guides you to...2916author,blindsight,brain,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,mattjohnson,mentalhealth,newstlksauga960am,nottherapyshow,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-82-who-am-i--59208007https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59208007Thu, 28 Mar 2024 20:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMWe live in an identity-obsessed age and a lot of us are exhausted by it. However, how we define ourselves determines our self-worth, self-esteem, and awareness of others. But putting together our self-concept isn't like following assembly instructions...2868itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,mentalgrowth,mentalhealth,mindset,newstalksauga960am,nottherapyshow,sauga960am,selfesteem,selflove,selfworthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-81-why-making-human-connections-is-so-hard--59125469https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59125469Thu, 21 Mar 2024 20:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMConnections - In our digital world, opportunities for human connections are growing scarce - especially if you're shy, anxious, uncomfortable in crowds or socially awkward. Yet those human connections are what keep us feeling...human. Liana talks to...2918actor,anxious,bobbycalloway,filmmaker,humanconnections,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sauga960am,shy,sociallyawkward,uncomfortable,writerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-80-was-i-assaulted--59044798The Perfect Storm: dishonesty, violating consent, borderline personality disorder, gender issues and complex sexual politics - therapist "Poppy" and her partner Zena navigated all this together over one Christmas break. Liana hears their story, which is heartbreaking and, ultimately, uplifting.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59044798Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMWhen Mental Health Complicates Consent The Perfect Storm: dishonesty, violating consent, borderline personality disorder, gender issues and complex sexual politics - therapist "Poppy" and her partner Zena navigated all this together over one Christmas...The Perfect Storm: dishonesty, violating consent, borderline personality disorder, gender issues and complex sexual politics - therapist "Poppy" and her partner Zena navigated all this together over one Christmas break. Liana hears their story, which is heartbreaking and, ultimately, uplifting.]]>2919assault,consent,genderissues,itsnotthreapy,lianakerzner,mentalhealth,newstalksauga960am,nottherapyshow,sauga960am,sexualpolitics,violatingconsentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-79-are-you-being-creepy--58876710https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58876710Fri, 01 Mar 2024 01:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMWhen applied to old dark houses or Scooby-Doo villains, we know what the word 'creepy' means. But what does it mean when it's weaponized against men and women? It can lead to ostracism, fear, and worse. Liana talks to It's Not Therapy community...2918creepy,fear,itsnotthreapy,jake,label,lianakerzner,mentalhealth,mentalillness,newstalksauga960am,ostracism,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-78-bad-reactions-to-boundaries--58778695https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58778695Fri, 23 Feb 2024 01:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMBoundaries are emotional 'guard rails' that can make us feel secure, happier, and more fulfilled. Liana uses her personal experiences to illustrate how to establish better boundaries and why they are essential for our mental well-being... even when...2918boundries,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,mentalhealth,mentalwellbeing,newstalksauga960am,peertopeeradviceshow,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-77-lies--58694456https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58694456Fri, 16 Feb 2024 01:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMWithin today's political battles and social media landscape, it seems that lying is on the rise. And not even good lies, but obvious ones! Liana delves into the different motivations for lying (they're not all bad), how to confront possible liars, and...2918itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,lying,mentalhealth,newstalksauga960am,sauga960am,support,truthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-76-in-your-face-racism-and-how-to-deal-with-it--58609743https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58609743Thu, 08 Feb 2024 21:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMRacism and bigotry are making a comeback - or at least, they're speaking much louder. We know that millions of Canadians face overt prejudice every day, but do we know what that feels like? Liana talks to award-winning Canadian-Chinese author Derwin...2920antiasainignorance,bigotry,canada,derwinmak,hate,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,racism,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-75-mental-health-and-your-relationships--58533553https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58533553Fri, 02 Feb 2024 02:00:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AM'We're in this together' - Mental illness affects not just the individual, but their friends, loved ones, and especially their partner. Dr. David T. Culkin, co-author (with his wife Michaela) of OCD and Marriage, has had obsessive-compulsive disorder...2917davidtculkin,itsnotthreapy,lianakerzner,mentalhealth,newstalksauga960am,ocd,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-74-you-re-not-broken--58446512https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58446512Fri, 26 Jan 2024 01:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMReally, you're not! But you *are* facing a difficult life challenge that has you feeling overwhelmed. Liana talks to psychotherapist Jennifer Gerlach, author of the Psychosis & Mental Health Recovery Workbook, about how to overcome your overwhelm...2918itsnottherapy,jennifergerlach,lianakerzner,mentalhealth,mentalhealthrecovery,newstalksauga960am,psychosis,sauga960am,workbookfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-73-so-you-screwed-up--58349736https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58349736Fri, 19 Jan 2024 02:30:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMMistakes are inevitable, but they don't have to be insurmountable. Liana shares personal stories of her own mistakes, how & why she compounded some, and learned to turn mistakes into something positive. Hear how childhood trauma, parents, friends,...3063itsnotthreapy,lianakerzner,mentalhealth,mistakes,newstalksauga960am,positivegrowth,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-72-gratitude--58085372https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58085372Fri, 22 Dec 2023 01:05:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMOver the holidays we're encouraged to be grateful for what we have, and sometimes, that's not a request, it's a demand. While feeling sincerely grateful is good for mental health, no one ever feels gratitude by force. Liana goes through where the...2918gratittude,greatful,holidayseason,itsnotthreapy!,lianakerzner,mentalhealth,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-71-when-life-isn-t-fair--58008734https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58008734Fri, 15 Dec 2023 04:00:03 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMSometimes life isn't fair. So what do we do? Liana takes listeners through the science of how the brain responds to unfairness, and how to deal with it like a hero instead of a villain!2917brain,fairness,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,mentalhealth,newstalksauga960am,sauga960am,sciencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-70-can-drag-shows-make-you-a-better-person--57864283https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57864283Fri, 01 Dec 2023 01:00:03 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMPrejudice and bigotry are common human failings, even among those who have experienced both. Liana talks to Gila Munster, a Toronto drag performer and charity fundraiser, about how antisemitism in the LGBTQ+ community motivated her to develop a...2919dragperformer,gilamunster,itsnottherapy,lgbtq,lianakerzner,mentalhealth,newstalksauga960am,prejudice,sauga960am,torontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-69-mental-health-maintenance-with-howie-mandel--57784769https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57784769Fri, 24 Nov 2023 01:00:03 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMHowie Mandel, the star of TV's America's Got Talent and Canada's Got Talent has been open about his mental health challenges. Liana talks to Howie about normalizing caring for our mental health in the same way we care for our dental health. Plus,...2918bestself,checkingmentalstate,howiemandel,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,mentalhealth,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-68-moving-past-shame--57666749https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57666749Fri, 17 Nov 2023 01:00:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMShame. It's something that touches, and damages, us all. Liana shares her raw, honest, personal battle with shame and its childhood origins and talks to Tina Schermer Sellers, PhD, author, licensed marriage and family therapist, and certified sex...2918itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,personalexpirience,phd,sauga960am,sextherapy,shame,tinaschermerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-67-how-to-feel-better-about-feeling-bad--57579675Liana talks to psychology researcher Richard Contrada, Ph.D. of Rutgers University about how to channel being sad, angry, disappointed, ashamed, or dejected into tools for positive change.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57579675Fri, 10 Nov 2023 01:00:03 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMProcessing negative emotions is a learned skill... that a lot of people don't learn! Liana talks to psychology researcher Richard Contrada, Ph.D. of Rutgers University about how to channel being sad, angry, disappointed, ashamed, or dejected into...Liana talks to psychology researcher Richard Contrada, Ph.D. of Rutgers University about how to channel being sad, angry, disappointed, ashamed, or dejected into tools for positive change.]]>2918emotions,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,richardcontrada,rutgersuniversity,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-66-creativity-depression-friends-or-foes--57397461https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57397461Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:03 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMVincent Van Gogh created many of his greatest masterpieces while in a psychiatric hospital. Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson wrote classic hits while dealing with mental illness. The list goes on. Some believe that the creative impulse and mental...2918creativity,depression,itsnottherapy,jamesdesborough,lianakerzner,mentalhealth,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-65-autism-is-not-a-disease--57306685https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57306685Sat, 21 Oct 2023 00:00:03 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMThe first thing to understand about Autism - there is no one-size-fits-all way to understand Autism. It's called a 'spectrum' for a reason. It's a different way of viewing the world, not a disease, so Liana and Ingrid, an autistic friend, offer some...2918autism,ingrid,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,neurodivergent,newstalksauga960am,peertopeeradvice,sauga960am,spectrumfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-64-break-the-ice-how-to-start-meaningful-conversations--57209631https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57209631Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AM"What if I F up?" It's a fear that stops conversations before they start. Beginning a conversation can stir up multiple "What if?" anxieties - but relax! Breaking the ice is easier than you think! Liana and Kevin Bennet, PhD, professor of...2918anxiety,itsnottherapy,kevinbennet,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,psycology,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-63-anxiety-tips--56978144https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56978144Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:03 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AM"So what?" Those two words have the power to free us from the anxiety, fear, and dread that keep our lives stuck in a bad place. Author and psychotherapist Richard Joelson joins Liana to relate how he helps his clients cope with and overcome obstacles...2919anxietytips,dread,fear,itsnotthreapy,lianakerzner,mentalhealthadvocate,newstalksauga960am,peertopeeradvice,richardjoelson,sauga960am,sowhatfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-62-teamwork-what-elite-athletes-can-teach-us-about-mental-health--56788638https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56788638Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMPerformance psychologists coach elite athletes to win championships by working as a team. Alex Auerbach, performance psychologist for the Toronto Raptors, joins Liana to talk about how he approaches high-level well-being, resilience, and teamwork in a...2917alexauerbach,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,mentalperformance,newstalksauga960am,raptors,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-61-what-it-s-really-like-to-have-ocd--56703754https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56703754Fri, 08 Sep 2023 00:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMIf your understanding of OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) comes through how it's presented in the media, then you don't really understand OCD. Liana talks with Sophia Florence, a comedian with OCD, about how it impacts her daily life and the...2918itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,ocd,sauga960am,sophiaflorencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-60-can-you-change-your-personality--56638809https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56638809Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:05:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMA leopard can't change its spots - but can we? Are our personalities anchored in our past or can they evolve..and if so, what factors will contribute to the evolution? Liana talks to Glenn Geher, Ph.D., a professor of psychology and director of the...2917evolutionarystudies,glenngeher,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,personalitydevelopment,personalitytests,psychology,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-59-religion-and-critical-thinking--56487878https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56487878Thu, 17 Aug 2023 23:10:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMReligion can deepen our understanding of the human condition and of ourselves - except when it dissuades the critical thinking and education required to achieve it. Liana speaks to author Rabbi Michael Harvey (www.rabbimichaelharvey.com) about how...2918criticalthinking,int,it'snottherapy,newstalksauga960am,religion,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-58-imposter-syndrome--56417788https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56417788Fri, 11 Aug 2023 00:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMThe series on why smart people do stupid things continues! Ever feel like a phony? That you're not nearly as good as people think you are - and any day now, you're going to be exposed? If so, you're not alone - Imposter Syndrome can get to anyone....2912drwendyboringbray,impostersyndrome,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-57-male-ego-why-smart-people-do-dumb-things-part-2--56350125https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56350125Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMWe all have to fake it until we make it sometimes, but the things we pretend to be to cover up our insecurities can get out of control. Men's issues expert Jeff Perera of HigherUnlearning.com joins Liana to talk about why some men's egos control their...2917higherunlearning,insecurities,itsnottherapy,jeffperera,lianakerzner,maleego,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-56-why-smart-people-do-dumb-things-part-1--56235283https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56235283Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMWhy do smart people do dumb things? Often it's because faulty thoughts reinforced by our internal dialogues lead us to make faulty decisions. Liana talks with award-winning psychologist and author Dr. Jeff Nevid about how taking charge of our inner...2917drjeffnevid,dumbthings,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sauga960am,smartpeoplefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-55-mental-health-and-guns--56160583https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56160583Fri, 21 Jul 2023 00:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMGuns in America is a hotly debated topic, often generating more heat than light. Liana is joined by Aquila, a 3-tour US army veteran who explains the different types of US gun owners, the real facts behind American gun deaths and offers, as a gun...2917gunowners,guns,gunsandmentalhealth,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-54-stop-making-excuses--56091660https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56091660Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMExcuses. We've all made them. But when they become a pattern, they cause more problems than they solve. Liana talks to life and business coach Denise Lee, a survivor of incest and substance abuse, about how she faced facts and took back control over...2917deniselee,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,makingexcuses,newstalksauga960am,sauga960am,stopmakingexcusesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-53-achievement-addiction--56016636https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56016636Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMAchievements should bring us satisfaction and confidence, but in our 24/7 culture, the drive to succeed can become like an addiction that requires constant and ever-bigger hits. Award-winning educator Jason Bradshaw returns to talk to Liana to talk...2917achievementaddiction,itsnottherapy,jasonbradshaw,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-52-why-we-fight--54831149https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54831149Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMConflict happens for a reason. Disputes are inevitable and most people don't like them. But conflicts give us the opportunity to clear the air, resolve misunderstandings and grow closer. Liana and her panel of "Bubbleheads" offer personal examples of...2918bubbleheads,conflict,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sauga960am,whydowefightfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-51-the-accidental-pride-month-episode--54410813https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54410813Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMThe Bubbleheads are back and it's hilarious chaos! Aquila, Jake and Merryjest are back, and what starts as a discussion about family histories and conflict becomes a discussion about gender transition, coming out, getting outed, and... canoes.2917bubbleheads,conflict,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,pridemonths,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-50-f-ck-normal--54143749
Get tickets for Sherry's show here: https://www.thewestdale.ca/event/i-am-enough/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54143749Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMWhat's 'Normal'? Who cares? F*ck 'Normal'! Liana talks with Sherry Garner, an actress, playwright and single mom of two daughters (one of whom has Down Syndrome) She also has bipolar disorder! Listen to Sherry revel in her unconventional life through...
Get tickets for Sherry's show here: https://www.thewestdale.ca/event/i-am-enough/]]>2918iamenough,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sauga960am,sherrygarnerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-49-how-to-explain-your-crazy--54066688https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54066688Sat, 03 Jun 2023 00:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMForget Freud and Jung - think Superman and The Hulk! South Park and That 70s Show screenwriter-turned-therapist and author Phil Stark and Liana discuss how pop culture symbols can help us better understand and overcome our mental health challenges.2918explainyourcrazy,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,metaphors,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-48-self-worth--53989722https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53989722Thu, 25 May 2023 00:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMSelf-worth. We know it's important - but how do we achieve it? Liana looks at the roots of self-worth, the obstacles that we face in building a healthy self-image and how to overcome doubts and criticism to value who we are.2919itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,overcomedoubts,sauga960am,selfimage,selfworthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-47-borderline-personality-disorder--53912385https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53912385Fri, 19 May 2023 00:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMWhat is borderline personality disorder and what is it like to live with it? A doctor who treats the condition and a person who has it join Liana in a candid, humanizing discussion about this serious mental health concern.2919borderlinepersonalitydisorder,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,mentalhealth,mentalhealthcondition,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-46-teen-mental-health--53812336https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53812336Thu, 11 May 2023 00:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMTeen mental health is a subject near and dear to Liana's heart. She shares what she learned starting as a peer counsellor as a teenager. Guest Dr. Betsy Holmberg https://betsyholmberg.com/ talks directly to teens about how their brains work, and we do...2918drbetsyholmberg,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,mentalhealth,newstalksauga960am,sauga960am,teenmentalhealthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-45-how-to-fix-the-mental-healthcare-system--53742101https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53742101Fri, 05 May 2023 00:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMOkay there isn't just one system, but the various systems are broken. What's wrong? (Like you need to be told) and the beginnings of what to do about it, with speaker, advocate, and author of "So-Called Normal: A Memoir of Family, Depression and...2918healthcaresystem,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,markhenick,mentalhealth,mentalhealthcaresystem,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-44-i-m-not-disabled-the-world-disables-me--53657978https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53657978Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMNicer terms for disabled people don't help much while the world is still disabling our ability to contribute. Liana shares some of her own story, a comment from a listener, and chats with Forbes Advisor Canada lead editor Aaron Broverman (@Broverman)...2918aaronbroverman,disability,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-43-what-i-wish-i-d-been-told-about-trauma--53596793https://traumapractice.org/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53596793Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMIf I knew then what I know now. Inspired by the movie Creed III, Liana talks about some of the things she wishes she'd been told when she was in trauma therapy. Guest Dr. Robert T. Muller PhD and author of Trauma and the Struggle to Open Up joins to...https://traumapractice.org/]]>2919drroberttmuller,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sauga960am,trauma,traumatherapyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-42-why-i-hate-thought-stopping--53526735https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53526735Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMWhatever you're thinking about right now - STOP! Okay...did that work? Or did it make you think about it more prominently? Liana convenes a Bubble group for a panel discussion on effective ways to manage your thoughts - and which methods just DON'T work!2918itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,manageyourthoughts,newstalksauga960am,sauga960am,thoughtstoppingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-41-beating-yourself-up-part-2--53455294https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53455294Fri, 07 Apr 2023 00:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMThe roundtable discussion on why we beat ourselves up and how to do it less continues! Join the conversation at nottherapyshow.com2918beatingyourselfup,innervoice,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-40-beating-yourself-up-part-1--53382219https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53382219Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMYou're a failure. A disappointment. You deserve to feel miserable. Do these thoughts seem familiar? You're not alone. Too many of us beat ourselves up for perceived shortcomings. Liana and a panel of guests share their challenges and how they quiet...2918beatingyourselfup,innervoice,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-39-on-grief--53301631https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53301631Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMAfter losing her pet dog to heart failure and cancer, Liana talks to trauma psychologist Amanda Ann Gregory (https://www.amandaanngregory.com/) about dealing with grief and how our culture sucks at it.2919amandaanngregory,dealingwithgrief,grief,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-38-energy-spoons--53216665https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53216665Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMSPOOOOOOOONS! Why do people with chronic health conditions refer to energy as spoons? Listen and find out! Also, guest psychologist Kevin Bennett discusses how we can all use our limited energy better! Listen to his new podcast, Kevin Bennett Is...2918energyspoons,itsnottherapy,kevinbennett,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-37-failure--52806698https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52806698Fri, 24 Feb 2023 01:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMFailure and losing suck. But they're parts of life. So how do we make losing suck less? Sociologist and author Anthony Synnott joins Liana to talk about why he wrote about the different ways people handle losing.2920anthonysynnott,failure,handlingfailure,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,losing,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-36-making-mistakes-easier--52747626https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52747626Fri, 17 Feb 2023 01:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMCongratulations! You screwed up! Now what? Well, there are right and wrong ways to make mistakes and recover from them and Liana has tips for how to do that! Psychologist John Amodeo (JohnAmodeo.com) joins Liana to discuss how to better handle making...2920fixingmistakes,itsnottherapy,johnamodeo,lianakerzner,makingmistakes,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-35-inner-coach-vs-inner-critic--52675655https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52675655Thu, 09 Feb 2023 01:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMYour inner-coach or your inner-critic - who gets the last word? In this episode, Liana talks about how to silence your inner-critic and bolster your inner-coach to overcome challenges and get out of your own way... with many many references to the...2918eldenring,innercoach,innercritic,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-34-self-care-for-tough-guys--52599388https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52599388Thu, 02 Feb 2023 01:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMSelf-care - it's a trendy term, but what does it mean? Legendary TV broadcaster and mental health advocate Michael Landsberg, founder of the Sick Not Weak mental health support service, joins Liana to talk about how we see ourselves, how we treat...2920itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,michaellandsberg,newstalksauga960am,sauga960am,selfcare,sicknotweakfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-33-sweating-the-small-stuff--52599395https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52599395Tue, 31 Jan 2023 22:07:49 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMIgnoring negatives isn't being positive! Sometimes, it's important to 'sweat the small stuff' before it grows to epic proportions. Liana talks to author, counselor and mental health educator Dale Curd about disarming big problems while they are still...2920dalecurd,disarmingproblems,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-32-emotional-intelligence--52477688https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52477688Thu, 19 Jan 2023 01:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMWhat's 400% more powerful than your IQ? Your EQ - emotional intelligence. What is it and how can it motivate you to make life changes? Liana talks to Phil Johnson, executive coach and educator, about how to harness your EQ to achieve greater personal...2920emotionalintelligence,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,philjohnson,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-31-making-changes-that-stick--52415800https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52415800Fri, 13 Jan 2023 01:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMNew Year's resolutions. Did you make any? Have you broken them yet? Liana talks about why we so often fail to make positive changes in our lives and offers the realistic methods she uses to achieve growth with a minimum of pain!2918itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,makingchanges,newstalksauga960am,newyearsresolutions,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-30-less-horrible-holidays--52188928https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52188928Fri, 16 Dec 2022 01:05:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMChristmas! A season full of joy, fellowship and giving! For some. For others, it delivers resentment, anger and shame. But all is not lost! On this It's Not Therapy, Liana offers some practical, hands-on steps that will help you reclaim the joy of the...2917christmas,hollidayseason,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-29-recovering-from-disaster--52125011https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52125011Fri, 09 Dec 2022 01:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMThe worst moment in your life can be your superhero origin story! Stewart Reynolds was at the end of his financial and emotional rope. His business had failed. His house was about to be repossessed. But the internet sensation known as Brittlestar...2918bouncingback,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,recoveringfromdisaster,sauga960am,stewartreynoldsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-28-holliday-stress--52061012https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52061012Fri, 02 Dec 2022 01:05:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMIt's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! But..is it? Along with seasonal joy, the holidays also bring pressure, stress and anxiety! But it doesn't have to be quite so awful! Liana talks with Russell Clayton, PhD, about strategies to reduce holiday...2918hollidayseason,hollidaystress,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,russellclayton,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-27-dating-advice-you-can-actually-use--52004994https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52004994Fri, 25 Nov 2022 01:05:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMDating. Does that word fill you with dread? Navigating the dating world can be a chore, and men and women face different issues. On this It's Not Therapy, Liana talks with dating coach Blaine Anderson @datingbyblaine about the biggest dating mistakes...2919blaineanderson,dating,datingadvice,datingbyblaine,datingcoach,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-26-understanding-rejection--51921670https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51921670Fri, 18 Nov 2022 01:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMRejection. We've all experienced it. It can stop us dead in our tracks. And nobody understands rejection like an actor. On this It's Not Therapy Liana is joined by Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, of The Mandalorian and Kim's Convenience, to talk about surviving...2918itsnottherapy,kimsconvenience,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,paulsunhyunglee,rejection,sauga960am,survivingrejection,themandalorianfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-25-people-pleasing--51766694https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51766694Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMDo you say "yes" when you want to say "no"? Do you apologize for things that aren't your fault? Do you change your behaviour based on who you're with? Of course we all do this at times. Sometimes it's healthy, other times...not. On this It's Not...2921drdianahill,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,peoplepleasing,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-24-chronic-illness-and-mental-health--51696789https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51696789Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMWhat is the relationship between physical disability, chronic illness and mental health? It may not be what you think, and your efforts at 'support' may be doing more harm than good. On this It's Not Therapy Liana talks to a young woman whose journey...2920chronicillness,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,mentalhealth,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-23-navigating-cancel-culture--51639131https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51639131Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:05:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMIt's impossible to avoid hearing about the dreaded "Cancel Culture", and a lot of people are legitimately afraid that they can lose their job or friends over a small mistake. But Cancel Culture has been around by other names for as long as there has...2919cancelculture,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-22-are-you-angry-anxious-or-both--51556094https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51556094Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMAnxiety. It affects millions of people every day. And it shapes our thoughts, making everyday life a scary challenge. On this episode of It's Not Therapy, Liana talks with Dr. Bob Taibbi about how to retrain your brain to change the way you look at...2919anger,anxiety,drbobtaibbi,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,mentalhealth,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-21-rituals-to-reduce-anxiety--51481227https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51481227Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:05:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMDo you need a reason to slow down, block out the world, and just be? Listen to this show! Guest Dr. Gina Simmons Schneider joins to help us tame the chaos!2920anxiety,drginasimmonsschneider,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,ritualsforanxiety,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-20-i-m-not-projecting-you-re-projecting--51421509https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51421509Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:05:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMProjection - seeing things you can't stand in yourself in other people - is something we all do, and something none of us likes! How to recognize it, how to spot it, and how to counter it! With guest Dr. Steven Stosny.2919drstevenstosny,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,projection,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-19-toxic-positivity--51261719https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51261719Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:05:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMPsychologist Loren Soeiro joins Liana to discuss Toxic Positivity – a delusional upbeat attitude born from the inability to face the bad stuff in life. You might think it’s good, but it drives everyone around you crazy! How toxic positivity differs...2917itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,lorensoeiro,mentalhealth,newstalksauga960am,psychology,sauga960am,toxicpositivityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-18-shame--51178121https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51178121Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:05:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMMore and more experts recognize that this corrosive emotion contributes to depression, anxiety and other conditions that make life harder than it needs to be. On this episode of It's Not Therapy, Liana helps you identify your feelings of shame and how...2918anxiety,depression,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,mentalhealth,newstalksauga960am,sauga960am,shamefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-17-we-judge-that-s-why-we-have-judgement--51097035https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51097035Thu, 01 Sep 2022 23:05:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMDo you feel judged? That isn't always a bad thing! Some judgments are in our favour. But when they aren't, how do you deal with them? On this episode of It's Not Therapy, Liana provides the tools for overcoming criticisms that get lodged in our head...2920itsnottherapy,judgement,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-16-empathy-and-the-incredible-hulk--51021003https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51021003Fri, 26 Aug 2022 00:05:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMEmpathy - we know we need it...but do we know what it is? On this episode of It's Not Therapy Liana shines a light on what empathy is (and isn't), why it's important and how we can improve our own using lessons learned from The Hulk. Plus,...2919empathy,itsnottherapy,jasonbradshaw,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sauga960am,thehulkfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-15-stop-being-manipulated-using-core-values--50954432https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50954432Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:05:01 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMTired of being manipulated? Always find yourself attracting the wrong people? You're not alone - On this episode of It's Not Therapy Liana Kerzner gives you the tools to get yourself off the manipulation treadmill by identifying your core values, then...2918corevalues,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,manipulation,newstalksauga960am,positivechanges,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-14-how-to-give-yourself-permission-to-be-happy--50890687https://theancientmillennial.square.site/permission-deck]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50890687Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:05:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMDo you need permission to be happy? Yes you do - but only you can grant it. On this episode of It's Not Therapy, Liana Kerzner looks at how we hold ourselves back from being happy, brave, confident, relaxed - from living a full life. The 'Ancient...https://theancientmillennial.square.site/permission-deck]]>2918behappy,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,mentalhealth,newstalksauga960am,sauga960am,theancientmillennialfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-13-reasons-for-being-reasonable--50813584https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50813584Fri, 05 Aug 2022 00:00:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMWhile recovering from COVID, Liana looks at how difficult it is to “be reasonable” when so many things around us are not. People reason in different ways, and some of those ways aren’t compatible with each other! Psychologist Dr. Mike Brooks joins for...2921covid,dr.mikebrooks,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,reasonable,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-12-surviving-toxic-workplaces--50667695https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50667695Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:00:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMDr. Paul White, a psychologist and expert on toxic work environments, joins Liana to discuss this widespread issue. Liana takes questions from listeners to help them with their specific work struggles.2920itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,paulwhite,psychologist,sauga960am,toxicworkplacefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-11-why-adults-need-to-play--50573763https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50573763Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMLead Game Designer of BY THIS AXE: The Cyclopedia of Dwarven Civilization, Alex Macris, joins Liana to talk about life skills learned by adults playing games. Plus: how "Happy Math" helps you make moral choices.2919alexmacris,bythisaxe,games,happymath,it'snottherapy,lianakerzner,moralchoices,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-10-men-s-mental-health--50497028liana@nottherapyshow.com!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50497028Fri, 08 Jul 2022 00:00:03 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AM“Be a Man!” How many times have boys & men heard this? What does it mean? And how does it affect mental health? On it’s Not Therapy this week we talk to men’s counseling expert Dale Curd about the messaging men receive and the emotional issues they...liana@nottherapyshow.com!]]>2920dalecurd,it'snottherapy,lianakerzner,men'smentalhealth,mentalhealth,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-9-roe-v-wade-overturned-how-to-navigate-the-conflict--50418343https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50418343Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:00:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMAre you exhausted from all the fighting? In the wake of the US Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, discussions have gotten... shall we say "challenging". Liana takes multiple questions about how to survive this social landscape, where everyone...2921conflict,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,roev.wade,sauga960am,supremecourtfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-8-how-pets-make-you-a-better-person--50296334https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50296334Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:03 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMSauga960AM's Urban Zoo hosts Bill McBain and Dr. Tiffany Rennick join Liana for an extended interview about the benefits of having furry friends. Liana takes a question about sex in media from a listener... with has nothing to do with animals. Don't...2921animals,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sauga960am,urbanzoofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-7-apologies-and-forgiveness--50217461https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50217461Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:00:03 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMHow to apologize effectively, what it means to truly forgive, and how to do it! With help from Doom Patrol, Frozen, Don Henley and guest interview Arlene Roze!2920apologize,arleneroze,donhenley,doompatrol,forgive,it'snottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-6-the-boundaries-episode--50125598https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50125598Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMHow to set, re-set and enforce your own boundaries, and how to respect other people's! Liana takes listener questions and gets a little help from The Lord of The Rings!2920boundaries,it'snottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-5-overwhelm-and-artistic-expression--50027829https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50027829Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:00:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMOverwhelm is everywhere now! What can you do, right now, to prevent and reduce it? Return guest Arlene Rose (@reclaiming_self) joins Liana to talk about self discovery through the arts, and a caller seeks solutions for writer’s block!2919arlenerose,arts,itsnottherapy,newstalksauga960am,overwhelm,sauga960am,selfdiscovery,writersblockfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-4-burnout-and-post-traumatic-growth--49942380https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49942380Fri, 27 May 2022 00:05:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMAward-winning Peel region teacher Jason Bradshaw talks historic rates of teacher burnout, and Tania Kolar, host of Sauga 960 AM’s The Mindset Mentor, talks about how she handled her experience with breast cancer. Plus, how Rocky and Star Wars can help...2917burnout,itsnottherapy,jasonbradshaw,lianakerzner,mindsetmentor,newstalksauga960am,sauga960am,taniakolar,teacherburnoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-3-practical-tips-for-positive-thinking--49848410https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49848410Thu, 19 May 2022 00:05:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMLiana gives tips for building up confidence, toning down panic, and preventing social media brain worms with her Top Ten sayings! Plus, Adam Hodgins of Hillside Church and the GoFigure YouTube channel shares his tips on how to stay positive on bad days.2918adamhodgins,confidence,hillsidechurch,itsnottherapy,lianakerzner,newstalksauga960am,positivethinking,positivity,sauga960amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-2-owning-your-ish--49761278https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49761278Fri, 13 May 2022 00:05:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMLiana takes a question from last week about a painful bullying experience as a child. The dialogue moves to reclaiming oneself and self-ownership. Guest Arlene Roze talks about the fundamentals of self-ownership, and a Gen X trans woman calls in...2918itsnottherapy,lgbtq+,newstalksauga960am,reclaimingoneself,sauga960am,selfownershipfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-therapy-epi-1-let-s-talk-about-stress--49664115
Guest: Jason Bradshaw, Peel District science educator, 2021 Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence Recipient talks to Liana about stressed out students!

Listener questions include how to handle your inner critic, boundary busting parents, and sexual frustration that's actually loneliness!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49664115Fri, 06 May 2022 00:05:02 +0000NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AMIt's Not Therapy Episode 1 - Let's Talk About Stress! Guest: Jason Bradshaw, Peel District science educator, 2021 Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence Recipient talks to Liana about stressed out students! Listener questions include how...
Guest: Jason Bradshaw, Peel District science educator, 2021 Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence Recipient talks to Liana about stressed out students!

Listener questions include how to handle your inner critic, boundary busting parents, and sexual frustration that's actually loneliness!]]>2878innercritic,itsnottherapy,letstalkaboutstress,loneliness,newstalksauga960am,sauga960am,stressfalsefull