The Shift Show

We’re Walking, Talking Pieces of Nature!

As modern humans, we tend to draw a strict line between the natural world and the urbanized environments…

ByByThe Shift Show Oct 14, 2021

Why Porn is Like a Comfy Couch — and How to Get up off Your Ass

In Andrea and Zac’s 360 on porn compulsion, they discuss what the real problem is (spoiler alert: it’s…

ByByShiftGrit Sep 30, 2021

Life is a Teeter-totter

Twelve inches of water, half a ton of salt, 34-degree water, that’s all. No sound. No light. No…

ByByThe Shift Show Sep 16, 2021

Let’s Talk About Achieving Happiness!

Everything from a pleasant sunny afternoon to a once-in-a-lifetime winning lottery ticket could sit under the umbrella of…

ByByThe Shift Show Sep 3, 2021

ADD/ADHD – Let’s Discuss How to Identify and Treat this Disorder on the Rise

With the persistent disruption to our lifestyles and — for many of us — precious few opportunities to…

ByByThe Shift Show Aug 18, 2021

Toxic Workplaces Hurt Us All: Here’s How to Identify and Shift the Dynamic

If a kaleidoscope of butterflies commandeers your stomach whenever you see your boss or an invisible gag tightens…

ByByShiftGrit Aug 5, 2021

Who Said Parenting Was Easy – Parenting Tips w/ ShiftGrits, Zac Erickson and Sarah O.

Parents are human, it’s okay to make mistakes! Shifters Zac and Sarah talk about the highs and lows…

ByByShiftGrit Jul 22, 2021

Why “Just Talking” Isn’t Enough: How Structured Therapy Creates Real Change

In case you’re just joining the party, ShiftGrits, Zac Erickson and Sarah […], sit down with Shift CEO…

ByByShiftGrit Jul 12, 2021

How First Responders Deal with Trauma/PTSD

This is a really important issue that we’re passionate about. First responders of all kinds, including firefighters, paramedics…

ByByShiftGrit Jun 24, 2021

Pregnancy and Infant Loss

Sometimes life confronts us with tragic events, things out of our control, which bring on a myriad of…

ByByShiftGrit Jun 14, 2021

Creating Friendships as an Adult (and Maintaining Them During a Pandemic)

Do you find it difficult to create and maintain friendships as an adult? Well, you’re not the only…

ByByShiftGrit May 27, 2021

Why Community Connections Matter (with the Westmount Community League)

What is community? What on earth is a ‘block connector’ and what does it mean to ‘be elfed’?…

ByByShiftGrit May 13, 2021

Cancer: Moving Forward Emotionally (with Michelle Okere; CEO of Compassion House Foundation)

Shift psychologist Sarah O’Brien sits down with Michele Okere, the CEO of Compassion House Foundation, to try and…

ByByShiftGrit Apr 15, 2021

ADHD: Where’s the Deficit?

Olga speaks with Zac about his experience with ADHD, after getting diagnosed at the age of 24. They…

ByByShiftGrit Apr 1, 2021

Limiting Beliefs in Relationships

Join Zac and Natasha while discussing some of the feelings of disgust and shame that often arise regarding…

ByByShiftGrit Mar 18, 2021

Pregnancy and Postpartum Survival Guide

Toxicity is an element that prevents us from developing in an adaptive way. Psychological toxicity is the ongoing…

ByByShiftGrit Dec 21, 2020

Changing Family Dynamics

How are family dynamics changing over time? What needs to be done to create a nurturing and stable…

ByByShiftGrit Dec 17, 2020

Can Money Really Buy Happiness?

Let’s face it: money is important. We need it to meet our basic needs, buying conveniences, and dreaded…

ByByShiftGrit Dec 10, 2020