Exploring the Landscape of Mental Health with Sophie Grégoire Trudeau

Yoga Therapy Hour with Amy Wheeler

Introduction: In this deeply insightful episode of The Yoga Therapy Hour, host Amy Wheeler sits down with Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, esteemed mental health advocate, public speaker, mentor, and author of "Closer Together, Knowing Ourselves and Loving Each Other". Sophie brings over two decades of dedication to empowering youth, advocating for gender equality, and supporting emotional and physical well-being.

About Our Guest: Sophie Grégoire Trudeau has received international accolades for her humanitarian efforts, including UN recognition awards. In 2022, she was named the first National Volunteer for the Canadian Mental Health Association, highlighting her ongoing commitment to mental health advocacy.

Episode Highlights:

· Childhood and Self-Perception:

· How the environment we're raised in shapes our self-identity.

· Discussing attachment theory and its implications for adult relationships.

· Managing Emotions:

· Strategies for preparing to handle intense emotions.

· The importance of emotional leadership and resilience in challenging times.

· Relationship Dynamics:

· Understanding what we need from relationships and what we contribute to them.

· Insights from renowned experts including Gabor Mate, Deb Dana, and others.

· The Role of Physical and Creative Activities:

· Exploring the connection between physical activity, creative pursuits, and mental well-being.

· How yoga and meditation practices support mental health.

· Philosophical Underpinnings:

· Sophie shares how yoga philosophy acts as the framework of her life.

· Discussion on the transformative power of practicing challenging aspects of yoga and meditation.

· Sophie’s Personal Journey in Yoga:

· A candid look into Sophie’s own practices and how they have influenced her mental health journey and advocacy work.

Sophie’s book called Closer Together by Random House is on sale starting on 4/23/2024.

Her Instagram handle is sophiegregoiretrudeau

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