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It’s Not Therapy! with Liana Kerzner

NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AM

It’s Not Therapy! with Liana KerznerFeeling 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

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It’s Not Therapy - Epi 87 - Why LGBTQ+ Mental Health...

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2024/05/10

The 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 International Women's Day which brought her waves of hate and derision. Why do some people fear trans men and women, and what's it like being the focus of such public abuse? Liana talks to Fae about her experiences and perspectives, some of which may surprise

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It's Not Therapy - Epi 86 - Why You Suck At Arguing

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2024/05/03

We 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 to use to get better results.

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It’s Not Therapy - Epi 85 - Why Men Fear Women

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2024/04/19

According 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 Fears of Women Shape Their Intimate Relationships about exactly that.

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It’s Not Therapy - Epi 84 - Are You A Narcissist?

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2024/04/12

According 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 'Jerkologist' and author of the book What's Up with A**holes?: How to spot them and stop without becoming one talks to Liana about...well...his book title says it all.

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48:36

It’s Not Therapy - Epi 83 - How We REALLY Make Quick...

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2024/04/05

They'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 make decisions you aren't aware you're making - and how companies use this to influence our thinking.

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It’s Not Therapy - Epi 82 - Who Am I?

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2024/03/28

We 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 from IKEA. Liana dives deep into her own difficult, heart-breaking experiences to show how the good, the bad and the ugly helped her find out who she is.

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It’s Not Therapy - Epi 81 - Why Making Human...

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2024/03/21

Connections - 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 Bobby Calloway, an actor/writer/filmmaker and content creator for Better With Bob? on YouTube, on how he forges these connections despite his quiet nature, autism and social anxiety.

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It’s Not Therapy - Epi 80 - Was I Assaulted?

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2024/03/15

When Mental Health Complicates ConsentThe 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.

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It’s Not Therapy - Epi 79 - Are You Being 'Creepy'?

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2024/03/01

When 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 facilitator Jake about how & why 'creepy' is perceived, why it's become so powerful a word, and how to handle it when you get labeled.

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It’s Not Therapy - Epi 78 - Bad Reactions to Boundaries

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2024/02/23

Boundaries 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 people react terribly to them.

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It’s Not Therapy - Epi 77 - LIES!

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2024/02/16

Within 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 how to handle it when you've been caught lying! Also - Jedis!

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It’s Not Therapy - Epi 76 - In-Your-Face Racism and...

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2024/02/08

Racism 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 Mak about the overt and subtle anti-Asian ignorance he's faced for decades and how he deals with it. Plus, how not to hate...Hate.

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It’s Not Therapy- Epi 75 - Mental Health and Your...

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2024/02/02

'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 throughout his ongoing 28-year marriage. Liana talks to David about the need for honesty, respect, and compromise in a partnership with someone with mental health challenges.

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It’s Not Therapy - Epi 74 - You're Not Broken!

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2024/01/26

Really, 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 and live a better life.

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It’s Not Therapy! - Epi 73 - So You Screwed Up!

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2024/01/19

Mistakes 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, and our work & home environments can influence what mistakes we make and how we process them - and how to turn those mistakes into fuel for positive growth.

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It’s Not Therapy! - Epi 72 - Gratitude

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2023/12/22

Over 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 lines are, and why gratitude can become resentment when it's not freely given.

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It’s Not Therapy - Epi 71 - When Life Isn't Fair

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2023/12/15

Sometimes 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!

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It’s Not Therapy - Epi 70 - Can Drag Shows Make You A...

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2023/12/01

Prejudice 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 greater sense of self and desire to help others.

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It’s Not Therapy - Epi 69 - Mental Health Maintenance...

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2023/11/24

Howie 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, Liana goes in-depth on her Top 10 Rules for checking in with your best self.

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It’s Not Therapy - Epi 68 - Moving Past Shame

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2023/11/17

Shame. 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 therapist about how to overcome shame that stunts our self-worth, infects our relationships and hurts our intimate and sexual connections.

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