In this episode of The Eco Mindset Podcast, host Alex Tyrrell delves into the history, challenges, and future of Canada's social safety net with special guest Nora Loreto. As the author of The Social Safety Net, the first book in her Canada in Decline series, Nora brings her expertise as a writer, activist, and podcaster to unpack how Canada’s publ…

🎙️ In this episode of The Eco Mindset, Alex Tyrrell sits down with Samer Majzoub, president of the Canadian Muslim Forum, for an in-depth discussion on the Quebec government's proposed ban on public prayers and its broader implications. Together, they explore themes of religious freedom, civil liberties, and inclusivity in Quebec. Samer shares his …

In this powerful episode, host Alex Tyrrell sits down with British Columbia-based climate activist Howard Breen to discuss his journey of environmental advocacy, civil disobedience, and the outcome of his court proceedings. Currently under house arrest, Howard shares his experiences, the motivations behind his bold actions, and the challenges of pu…

In this episode of The EcoMindset Podcast, host Alex Tyrrell dives into the Green Party of Ontario's surprising policy shift on nuclear energy. At their recent convention, the party reversed its longstanding opposition to nuclear power. What led to this decision, and what does it mean for the broader environmental movement? Joining the conversation…

Interview w author William Ging Wee Dere In this conversation, Alex Tyrrell interviews William Dere about the historical and contemporary issues surrounding anti-Chinese racism in Canada. Dere discusses the long struggle for redress for the Chinese head tax, the significance of the apology from Stephen Harper, and the implications of Bill C-70 on t…

Dans cette conversation, Claude Bouffard discute de la victoire citoyenne contre le projet minier La-Loutre de Lomiko Metals en Outaouais. Il explique comment la mobilisation des citoyens a conduit à l'arrêt du projet, qui aurait eu des impacts environnementaux significatifs. Cette conversation aborde les enjeux liés aux projets miniers au Québec, …

In this conversation, Alex Tyrrell discusses the pressing issue of anti-Chinese racism in Canada, particularly in the context of Bill C-70, which poses significant risks to the Chinese Canadian community's political participation. Senator Yuen Pau Woo shares his personal journey and insights on the implications of this bill, drawing parallels to hi…

In this conversation, Alex Tyrrell and Maxim Baru discuss the current state of labor organizing in Montreal, emphasizing the importance of unionization for workers across various sectors. They explore the unique cultural and legal advantages of unionizing in Quebec, the challenges faced by new unions, and the role of grassroots initiatives like the…

Cette semaine sur l'émission, on discute du caribou forestier et le débat entourant sa protection. On a le gouvernement du Québec qui refuse de fournir une stratégie adéquate pour la protection de l'espèce. Et on a le gouvernement fédéral avec le ministre de l'Environnement, qui parle de signer un décret pour obliger le Québec à faire quelque chose…

Le gouvernement Legault propose la construction d'une giga-usine de batteries à McMasterville, suscitant des controverses. Le projet soulève des questions de gouvernance, de coûts, d'emplois, d'impact environnemental et de dépendance accrue aux véhicules privés. Les coûts estimés pour le Québec et le gouvernement fédéral sont élevés, mais le projet…

In this episode of the EcoMindset Podcast, Alex Tyrrell interviews Kirsten Anker, the Vice President of the newly formed Union of Law Professors at McGill. They discuss McGill's resistance to unions, the state of unionization across Canadian universities, and key issues at the McGill campus, including the law professors' strike, the encampment in s…

Le Syndicat des locataires autonomes de Montréal (SLAM) est un groupe militant pour les droits des locataires au Québec. Ils se mobilisent pour défendre les intérêts des locataires face aux propriétaires et encouragent l'auto-organisation des locataires. Ils ont mené des campagnes pour refuser les augmentations de loyer, obtenir des réparations et …

In this special episode of the Eco Mindset podcast, Alex Tyrrell is interviewed BY Jenna Aquino, Ontario-born musician and newcomer to Montreal. Having decided to become a Quebec resident, Jenna wants to know all about politics from a progressive Quebec perspective. And who better to ask than the long-term activist and leader of an eco-socialist pa…

Dans cette conversation, Jad Kabbanji présente le Mouvement Québécois pour la Paix (MQP) et explique son engagement en faveur de la sortie du Canada de l'OTAN (NATO). Il discute avec Alex Tyrrell de l'organisation et de la structure du MQP, ainsi que de ses valeurs axées sur l'anti-impérialisme et la solidarité internationale. Jad explique égalemen…

Dans cet épisode de La Mentalité Verte, Alexe Frédéric Mignot, un activiste pour les droits des personnes non-binaires au Québec, discute de l'importance de l'identité de genre et de la reconnaissance du marqueur X sur les documents officiels avec Alex Tyrrell. Mx Mignot souligne l'importance de préserver les droits des minorités pour le bien-être …

In this episode, Alex Tyrrell engages in a discussion on the Palestine situation with Yves Engler, a renowned author, and activist. They explore Canada's complicity in supporting genocide, including its political, economic, and arms exports to Israel. They highlight the role of Canadian media in whitewashing genocide and suppressing Palestinian voi…

Dans cet épisode, Alex Tyrrell discute du débat sur le financement des partis politiques au Québec avec Jean-Sébastien Dufresne, un expert de la démocratie. Ils abordent la proposition de François Legault d'interdire les dons politiques et discutent des avantages et des désavantages. Ils soulignent l'importance de maintenir un financement public po…

La ville de Rouyn-Noranda fait face à un grave problème de contamination à l'arsenic causé par une fonderie. Cette situation dure depuis des années et les concentrations d'arsenic dépassent largement les normes. Dans cette discussion, Samuel Touchette, un travailleur de la construction vivant à proximité de la fonderie, partage son expérience de vi…

The first English episode of the EcoMindset podcast focuses on the Fairview Forest, a large forest on the West Island of Montreal that is under threat of development. Alex Tyrrell interviews Geneviève Lussier of the Fairview Forest citizens group AND Tim Thomas, Mayor of Pointe-Claire. The forest is important for its biodiversity and as a heat isla…

Dans cette émission, Alex Tyrrell discute de la grève des professeurs avec Catherine Beauvais-St-Pierre, présidente de la Fédération des profs de Montréal. Les sujets abordés incluent les conditions de travail, les élèves en difficulté, la rémunération des professeurs, et l'attitude du gouvernement Legault face aux importants besoins en éducation. …

Dans cette émission, Alex Tyrrell discute des feux de forêt sans précédent de 2023 avec Guy Lafrenière, le maire de Lebel-sur-Quévillon, une ville qui a été évacuée à deux reprises durant les feux et qui a failli succomber aux flammes il y a quelques mois. La discussion avec le maire porte sur l'ampleur des feux, l'expérience des habitants, les déf…

Un podcast sur l’environment et la justice sociale au Québec et à travers le monde. Animé par l’activiste et chef du Part Vert du Québec Alex Tyrrell. Actualité, opinion, entrevues et débats! https://youtu.be/_jxdxn5nfwI ⬆️ Laissez vos commentaires et suggestions sur la version vidéo de cet épisode! www.youtube.com/@LaMentaliteVerte www.instagram.c…

Join Camara and Light as they talk with the marvelous Nancy Azcona, author of the poetry book Corazón De Seda about vulnerability through poetry! We dived into the meaning behind her work, her personal takes on the world about family, generational trauma, body image, love, self discovery and what it means to be statistically vulnerable. Take a list…

Join Camara and Light as they talk with founder of The Feely Human Collective and host of The You, Me, Empathy Podcast, Nōn Wels, about men's mental health, eating disorders and what it means to be a feely human! Listen in as we spill the tea on the stigmas around men and mental health. Follow more from Nōn Wels: Feely Human Collective: https://fee…

Join Camara and Light as they spill the tea on minimalism with Delanie Fischer, business simplicity coach and podcast host of Self-Helpless and E-FICIONADO ! You'll learn what it means to be a minimalist and why Delanie made it a key part of her business. We talk about mental health, share our own perspectives on minimalism, and much more. Bring yo…

Join co-hosts Camara and Light as they discuss their experiences during the pandemic, how it affected their mental health, personal relationships, work/life balance, and what they are looking forward to as the world is opening back up. Listen in as we spill the tea on how we kept up with our mental health during the pandemic. --- Support this podca…

Join Camara and Light from a time before the pandemic. We sit down with Certified Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher and the founder of The SoulBeautyChat Fatima Farmer to have a dialogue about her faith journey! The SoulBeautyChat is a self-care community + podcast designed to empower women through faith infused resources, mental health support, coa…

After a full year of MentaliTea Season 2, we sat down to give some behind the scenes facts, reminisce on episodes, and ideate on our plans for the future of the podcast. Join us as we spill the tea one last time for Season 2! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mentaliteatalk/support…

Today we sit down to spill tea on body positivity and self love with the incredible Jessica Lauren: self love advocate and plus size model for Wilhelmina. In this episode we go into what it means to be plus size, how Jessica navigates the modeling world, and how she started her self love challenge movement. We get into what self love is and isn't a…

Today we sit down with Cameron Kelly-- talented actress, comedian, and writer to talk about her adoption story. Along the way you'll hear about the stigmatizations of adoption, the portrayal of the subject in media, and the superiority of Halloween and Christmas as holidays. Join us as we spill the Tea on adoption! --- Support this podcast: https:/…

Today we sit down with the inspiring Kat Aharonian, Mind Set Coach and of the CEO of One Heart Coffee to talk about overcoming childhood trauma. We get into how she started her business, her mental health journey, her love for dogs, and how childhood trauma impacted her life. Along the way we recount how childhood and adolescent pains shaped us and…

Today we sit down with the incredible Mark Shapiro, host of the "Are You Being Real Podcast!" talking about how to break down authenticity in the digital age. We dive into how he left the corporate world to do podcasting and public speaking, the Facebook experiment that brought him closer to his friends, how to navigate love in today's world, his u…

This episode we got in the ring with Ryan Nemeth, a long time wrestler for the WWE NXT brand. As we sipped on some delicious tea, we discussed his career, his journey to get there, and how he balanced both at the same time. Along the way, we learned of his upcoming short film Heel. Join us as we spill the tea on identity! --- Support this podcast: …

Today we sit down with Rebecca Warm and Emily Rifkin to discuss their YouTube web-series, Gremlin Girl: a story of a young woman named Franny, and Gremlin Girl, an adorable manifestation of her neurotic anxieties. Along the way we learned of our own gremlins, how to live with our gremlins, and how to animate gremlins. Join us and our gremlins as we…

Today we sit down with Molly Paige, self-described "tea drinking human with good company" to discuss her journey with Endometriosis. Along the way, we'll learn ways of coping with cramps, that a certain two people (but not the third) share a birthday, and that acupuncture is actually kind of wonderful. Join us as we spill the tea on Endometriosis! …

Meet Ally Iseman: award winning actress, producer and writer. We sit down with her to discuss her work and research into Death with Dignity. We discuss the meaning, laws, and what it means for friends, families, and the individuals themselves. Join us as we spill the tea on Death with Dignity! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co…

We see in your future you enjoying this episode of MentaliTea! Join us as we sit down with Katherine Wehler, energy healer, astrology expert, and tarot extraordinaire, and learn all about how these things not only helped her with her own mental health, but how it helped others as well. We discuss everything from the cosmos, to the skeptics, to our …

We sat down with Brandon Russ to discuss OCD as it relates to family, friends, and relationships. Along the way, we learned what it's like to drop medication cold turkey, how annoying the pesky intrusive thoughts can be, and maybe told a few fun childhood stories as well. Join us as we spill the tea on OCD! --- Support this podcast: https://podcast…

Yashi Brown is a renowned poet, author, spoken word artist, and Nami Ambassador. We sat down and discussed her journey before and after she was diagnosed with Bipolar Type 1 and how it affected her work as an artist. Join us as we spill the tea on mental health and the power of poetry! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh…

The new MentaliTea podcast season is here! On our first episode back we sit down with the amazing Emilee and Meghan, hosts of the Wedding Therapy Podcast. We go behind the scenes of what planning a wedding can do to your mental health. Just because you are getting married doesn't mean it's always "happily ever after." Join us as we spill the tea on…

It's the last episode for 2018 and the final episode of Season 1!!! Zack and Camara sit down to discuss why they started MentaliTea, their own histories, and go over each episode of the season. Learn about how each episode came to be, some behind the scenes goodness, and what MentaliTea means to them now and moving forward. Listen in as we spill th…

Today we got to talk with Kati Morton: Therapist, YouTuber, and now Author of "Are u ok? A guide to caring for your mental health." We learn about her journey into becoming a therapist, creating a massively popular Youtube channel, and what the transition was like to publishing a book. Listen in to find out more and what else Kati has in the works.…

For Episode 11 of MentaliTea we sat down with Chloe Estelle to discuss Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, the Autism Spectrum and the details and differences between them. Through her many projects and experiences, we learned what it was like to grow up with Autism; form her own identity alongside her twin sister; pursue her major in college; and create …

For episode 10 of MentaliTea we sat down with Ashley Kristoff to discuss her journey with Thyroid Cancer, from the diagnosis, to the treatment, to the years afterward. Not only did we learn of some of the warning signs and methods to cope, but we also learned of the strength and dedication it takes to push forward, and how her work at The Mighty he…

A subject so large we needed 4 people! Newlyweds Katie and Alex sit down and discuss how each of them not only handle their own mental health, but how they handle it together. From acting and yoga, to bunny rabbits and politics, Camara and Zack spill the tea on a wide range of topics as they explore the debate of Holistic vs. Pharmaceutical medicin…

Have you ever wondered what it's like to see sound? Or what musical made Camara realize she's an empath? Or what numbers Zack wants to hug? In this episode of MentaliTea, Zack and Camara sit down with the multi-talented Steven Butler to discuss his life with Synesthesia and how it has impacted his art, whether that be through dancing, choreography,…

Hosts Camara and Zack travel to the state capitol of California to discuss mental health in the workplace with Seth Y.. Through many laughs and cups of tea, they cover such topics as job interviews (and how badly they can go), HR, and the policies affecting both current and future employees and their mental health care.--- Support this podcast: htt…

Hosts Zack and Camara sit down with the man of many talents, Tommy McLoughlin! Through the lens of Ageism, they discuss everything from miming, to magic, to movie-making, to music. Step back in time with us, and realize you're already there.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mentaliteatalk/support…

Listen to the sounds of our voices as we discuss sound sensitivity! From finding out what scenarios can be triggers for Misophonia, to which ones just really push our buttons, to some sound advice on relationships. Let's spill the tea on Misophonia (quietly)!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mentaliteatalk/support…

In this episode hosts Zack and Camara sit down with Adrianne to discuss Asexuality. Along the way, we laugh about terrible relationships and what else you can buy for $20 at a strip club.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mentaliteatalk/support