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HUM Zinger

Health Upwardly Mobile

A podcast hosted by Sue Newton and Mike Davies from Health Upwardly Mobile (HUM) in Calgary, Alberta Canada. This podcast focuses on health and wellness with a wide range of topics such as relationships, nutrition, finances, mental health, addiction, recovery and many more. Each episode, Sue and Mike interview guests who are experts in their field, and we end our conversation with a Hum Zinger question to add some humour to some otherwise serious topics.

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All Episodes

00:32:38

Sound and consciousness: finding balance and healing

HUM Zinger ·

2023/11/23

In this episode, Sue and Mike are joined by Colin Hillstrom, a certified sound healer whom we’ve had the privilege to get to know the past few years. Colin shares his personal journey to health and healing, that started in 1987 when he faced a health crisis. In the 1990s, he studied with a world-renowned sound healer and innovator Sharry Edwards and learned about the core foundational principles of sound healing. He continued his exploration and in 2015, he discovered his love for alchemy

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00:33:31

We are all one: Exploring unity in diversity

HUM Zinger ·

2023/09/13

In this episode, Sue and Mike are joined by Dr Hajela to explore the concepts of unity, diversity, interconnectedness and how to stay in the flow of life. Dr Hajela shares his perspective of how unity and wellness are connected and the importance of seeing what we have in common with others vs our differences. During this episode, we discuss consciousness, meditation, the connection between yoga and meditation, and how we can learn to let go and stay in the flow of life.

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00:32:55

IV therapy in Naturopathic Medicine

HUM Zinger ·

2023/07/14

In this episode, Sue and Mike are joined by Dr Julia Gill who shares more about the benefits of intravenous therapy. There is nearly 100% absorption rate with IV therapy so beneficial for stress management, fatigue, inflammatory disorders, gut issues, withdrawal management and hydration as well as to boost the immune system, increase energy and vitality. Dr Gill discussed the benefits of the various water-soluble vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants that are part of the solutions

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00:31:24

A personal experience living with active addiction in...

HUM Zinger ·

2023/05/03

In this episode, Sue and Mike are joined by Shannon Gordon who shares a very personal story growing up with two parents in active addiction. In this episode, Shannon shares many of her challenges and how she finally recognized she couldn’t save her mother and had to save herself. Shannon’s story is a powerful recount of her experiences mostly with her mother who ended up living on the streets for many years. We are grateful for her willingness to share her grief, vulnerabilities, struggles,

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00:28:51

How to talk to children and teenagers about addiction...

HUM Zinger ·

2023/03/15

In this episode, Sue and Mike are joined by Kaylie, a registered psychologist on the HUM team and founder of YYC psychology. As a mother and psychologist, Kaylie shares some of her insight and recommendations including how to role model healthy dialogue, providing support versus fixing, having emotional awareness, and understanding of our beliefs to help support our children and teens. Kaylie also talks about some issues and challenges parents face when having difficult conversations and the

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00:30:50

The Matrix for Life: Pathways to contentment

HUM Zinger ·

2023/01/17

In this episode, Sue and Mike are joined by Dr Hajela and Kaylie Rodriguez who co-authored the book The Matrix for Life. This book is a matrix or series of 9 windows which guides readers through the ABCs of Awareness, Action, Acceptance, Beliefs, Boundaries, Balance, Compassion, Caring and Contentment. The team talks about these concepts in more detail and how you can move from awareness to contentment. Our hope is this book will inspire you to re-examine your ideas that may be keeping you

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00:46:51

Personal financial budgeting through the lens of...

HUM Zinger ·

2022/11/03

In this episode, Sue and Mike are joined by Ian, a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and person in long term recovery. Ian shares his insight on how addiction can manifest with finances and how money/finances can be influenced by both addiction and recovery. He talks about how budgeting is like a goal or financial boundary that supports health and recovery vs. feeling a sense of deprivation. Benefits, challenges, and key take aways are alls discussed throughout the podcast. If we want to

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00:25:11

The value of music therapy

HUM Zinger ·

2022/09/08

In this episode, Sue and Mike are joined by Hilary MacAulay, the owner of MasterworX Music Therapy and an Accredited Music Therapist (MTA). She has a Bachelor of Music Therapy from Acadia University, and completed her clinical internship in Calgary, working with a wide variety of ages and abilities.Hilary talks about the benefits of music therapy in the brain from a biological perspective. Research has demonstrated how music helps increase dopamine and serotonin, decreases cortisol so is a

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00:31:45

Exploring Art Therapy as a therapeutic modality for...

HUM Zinger ·

2022/06/27

In this episode, Sue and Mike are joined by Jenne Newman, the Co-founder of Blackbird Healing Arts Collective. She holds a Master’s degree in Creative Arts Therapies from Concordia University. Jenne is a Certified Canadian Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, and a Registered Art Therapist with the Canadian Art Therapy Association. Jenne shares her passion and experience with art from a young age and how art and creativity, imagination is such a great way to

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00:28:37

The Four Agreements-A guide to personal freedom

HUM Zinger ·

2022/05/03

In this episode, Sue and Mike are joined by Kaylie Rodriguez to talk about The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. This book explores how self-limiting beliefs rob us of joy and creates needless suffering. The four agreements are based on ancient Toltec wisdom and with awareness, we can experience more happiness, freedom, and love in our lives. In this podcast, we will discuss the agreements in more detail and how we can reframe self-limiting beliefs for ourselves and others. The four

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00:30:34

Common relationship challenges

HUM Zinger ·

2022/03/02

In this episode, Sue and Mike are joined by Dr Raju Hajela for the 3rd part of the series focusing on relationships and communication. We talk about The Karpman drama triangle with the victim, rescuer and perpetrator roles. How we can get off the drama triangle and be in a healthier Recovery triangle which includes the roles of helper, protector and survivor. We also touch on inter-dependence, love with and without boundaries. As usual, the podcast ends with a Humzinger question.

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00:26:09

Energy, Breathwork, Meditation and Ayurveda

HUM Zinger ·

2022/01/13

In this episode, Sue and Mike are joined by Siobhan O’Sullivan, a Registered Natural Health Practitioner of Canada. Siobhan shares some of her personal journey that unfolded to her becoming a professional Natural Health Practitioner. Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, need to let go of some emotional baggage or just want to increase your vitality? Siobhan offers a variety of self-healing modalities that can be experienced by anyone. Siobhan shares some details about Transformation

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00:32:56

FAMH-The Foundation for Addiction and Mental Health

HUM Zinger ·

2021/12/16

In this episode, Sue and Mike are joined by Justin B. the current chair of FAMH. Justin has been involved with FAMH for several years as a group moderator and vice chair. Justin shares his vision for FAMH and his hope to build a bigger community for those needing support with mental health and addiction issues. FAMH is a grass roots community based charitable organization based in Calgary, Alberta. It is committed to sharing the reality about addiction and mental health, building awareness and

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00:22:40

Accelerated resolution therapy (ART) and hypnotherapy

HUM Zinger ·

2021/11/16

In this episode, Sue and Mike are joined by Kaylie Rodriguez, a Registered Psychologist on the HUM team who also has her own private practice. Kaylie shares more details about two modalities she incorporates regularly into her clinical practice and how they complement psychotherapy. She provides details about the benefits of both and what these techniques are useful for. Accelerated resolution therapy (ART) is an evidenced based form of psychotherapy that utilizes back and forth eye movements

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00:39:17

The role of neurofeedback in mental health and addiction

HUM Zinger ·

2021/10/18

In this episode, Sue and Mike are joined by Blake Ausmus, a Registered Psychologist in Alberta. He is the owner of Sano State Health Clinic and has clinics in both Calgary and St. Albert. Blake has been practicing biofeedback and Neurofeedback therapy in Calgary since 2014. Blake is passionate about technologies and how they can be implemented in therapy. He has been trained in several different types of Neurofeedback and, as a result, clients of Sano State have access to cutting-edge

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00:36:01

Introverts and Extraverts

HUM Zinger ·

2021/09/14

Are you an extravert or introvert or are you unsure? In this episode, Mike and Sue chat with each other about the difference between introverts and extraverts. They talk about some misconceptions, common traits and some potential challenges with these personality types first introduced by Carl Jung in the 1920s. Jung suggested that everyone has both an extraverted side and an introverted side, with one being more dominant than the other. Both share their personal experiences with being an

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00:32:42

Dealing with conflict in relationships

HUM Zinger ·

2021/08/17

In this episode, Sue and Mike are joined by Dr Raju Hajela to chat about dealing with conflict in relationships which is something many people find challenging. Dr Hajela shares some ideas on resolving conflict in a healthy way, celebrating differences versus being attached to being right. We explore some common challenges that come up during conflict such as beliefs, filters, expectations, and assumptions. Tune in to find out more about how to deal with conflict in a healthy way as conflict is

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00:39:36

Sound baths-the healing power of sound

HUM Zinger ·

2021/07/19

In this episode, Sue and Mike are joined by Kristy from Lighthouse Sound Studio in Calgary, Alberta. Kristy is a Registered Nurse, a certified Yoga Teacher & Sound Healer. As an Integrative Health Practitioner, Kristy uses a variety of tools for health and healing and sound baths are a part of her offerings. She also offers yin yoga, qigong, meditation and breathwork as part of her practice. Her area of specialty is working with clients who are addressing Addiction, Recovery, Chronic

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00:31:50

Active aging to support our physical and mental health

HUM Zinger ·

2021/06/18

In this episode, Sue and Mike are joined by Jayne Sandilands, owner and director of Refresh Active Aging. Jayne currently lives in Cochrane, Alberta, she offers both virtual and in person active aging support. As a qualified, accredited Life Coach and Certified Personal Trainer, she helps and motivates people to get back on track with activity/exercise to become a better version of themselves. Jayne talks about the importance of staying active while we age. "We have to move to be fit, we

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00:39:15

How to improve our financial health?

HUM Zinger ·

2021/05/18

In this episode, Sue and Mike interview Mark Kalinowski, a financial educator with the Credit Counselling Society. This is a non-profit, charitable organizational that provides free consultations for people wanting support with their finances. Mark talks about some common issues people have with money, the importance of budgeting, prioritizing needs. He also provides some insight about credit scores, bankruptcy, consumer proposals and statute of limitations on debt. This episode is beneficial

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