Real Talk, Rising: The Podcast

Welcome to Real Talk, Rising, a partner of Rise Wellness Collective; where we dive into candid discussions about mental health, personal growth, and the everyday challenges that shape our lives. Hosted by good friends and therapists, Hannah Tan and Stephanie Di Maria. Each episode combines evidence-based insights with real-life stories, helping you feel supported, informed, and ready to rise above whatever life throws your way.

In this series, Kaitlyn shares her journey with Bipolar Disorder, through the discovery of her symptoms, challenges with the healthcare system, and finally getting answers through diagnosis. Her vulnerability and insight opens up meaningful conversations for mental health advocacy.

Content Warning: we discuss suicidality, hospitalization, and sexual assault (in part 2)

In this series, Hannah & I overview the important lessons being explored in the ADHD skills group for adults we were running at our internship. We share psychoeducation about ADHD and its symptomology, and practical tools for managing those symptoms. We also explore our own challenges and favourite strategies for managing our own ADHD. Spoiler alert: I was eventually diagnosed.

ADHD & the Grief That Comes With it

ADHD & the Time Management Strategies

Skills to Make Tasks Manageable

Prioritizing Tasks

CBT & Emotional Obstacles