Welcome to Episode #30: The Equilibrium of Food & Fitness, where Kirsten is joined by Shauna Wallace, Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor, and Group Fitness Instructor. Together, they discuss how trauma, shame, and societal pressures affect eating behaviours and body image. Shauna explains returning “home” to your body with compassion, using somatic therapy and yogic principles to find balance, and moving beyond the cycles of bingeing and restrictive eating. This episode offers key insights on intuitive eating, mindful movement, and building a healthy, loving relationship with food, exercise, and yourself. Tune in for a compassionate guide on reconnecting with your body and finding your equilibrium.
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#29 Crowning The King Within
Welcome to Episode #29: Crowning The King Within. In this episode, Kirsten sits down with Mike Elliott, an evolutionary relationship coach helping high-achieving men shed societal armour and embrace deeper emotional work. Together, they explore redefining masculinity through vulnerability, inner child work, and the archetypes of the lover, warrior, magician, and king. Mike shares how balancing masculine and feminine energies can deepen relationships and foster authentic connection—a win for everyone. This one’s for the men and the mothers, daughters, and partners walking alongside them. Tune in for an inspiring look at evolving masculinity and showing up fully in life and love.
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#28 'DiagNOsis' Reawakened
Welcome to Episode 28: ‘DiagNOsis’ Reawakened. In this episode, Kirsten re-releases her take on traditional medical models of mental health, featuring insights from Gabor Mate’s recent talk on Trauma, Illness, and Healing, in a Toxic Culture. Kirsten exposes the limitations of mental disorder diagnostics and inspiring us to transcend these labels. Embracing a holistic approach to wellness, she invites us to think of one another’s emotional states in the context of our unique life journeys, rather than simply categorizing them as 'disordered'. Get ready to unlock your power to rise above suffering, by viewing your emotions as sensations you experience, not as traits you possess.
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#27 Ancient Healing in the Modern World
Welcome to Episode 27: Ancient Healing in the Modern World. In this episode, Kirsten sits down with Dr. Kevin Preston, a trailblazer in Traditional Chinese Medicine, to explore the body’s innate wisdom as a guide to healing in 2025. Dr. Preston delves into the profound connections between emotions and the body, explaining how organs such as the liver, kidneys, spleen, lungs, and heart reflect and influence specific emotional states. He also shares his unique approach to addressing autoimmune conditions and the impact of modern toxins; blending acupuncture, herbal medicine, and emotional awareness to uncover root causes and restore vitality. Together, Kirsten and Dr. Preston unpack fresh insights into healing by listening to the body and integrating ancient wisdom with modern wellness.
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#26 Beyond a Couch and a Cardigan
Welcome to Episode 26: Beyond a Couch and a Cardigan. In this episode, Kirsten demystifies the therapy experience—breaking down common stereotypes to reveal its true purpose. She discusses why therapy is more than just venting, the key differences between types of therapists, and why confronting pain is the best way through it. Kirsten also provides guidance on finding the right therapist, getting the most out of sessions, and how she maintains boundaries between clients’ issues and her own life. Most importantly, she emphasizes the need to normalize therapy—because everyone deserves the chance to heal and grow.
Mind The Gaps: verb ~ to surrender our typical ways of looking at life, so we may step out of our comfort zone and into our growth zone.
Hosted by Kirsten Davidson, Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario, Canada - Mind The Gaps aims to spark curiosity about what we typically accept as facts regarding ourselves, others, and the world. By challenging our norms, we have the power to get ‘unstuck’ from the grip of our comfort zone and expand - limitlessly - into our growth zone. In this podcast, we hear about alternative approaches to navigating life itself and how these can positively impact our mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing.
Episodes Released Bi-Weekly on Wednesdays.
Podcast written by Kirsten Davidson.
Podcast produced by Kirsten Davidson & Bryan Davidson.
Podcast music written & produced by Bryan Davidson & Kirsten Davidson.
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