The Shift Show

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…

ByByShiftGritSep 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 ShowSep 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 ShowSep 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 ShowAug 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…

ByByShiftGritAug 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…

ByByShiftGritJul 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…

ByByShiftGritJul 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…

ByByShiftGritJun 24, 2021

Pregnancy and Infant Loss

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

ByByShiftGritJun 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…

ByByShiftGritMay 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’?…

ByByShiftGritMay 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…

ByByShiftGritApr 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…

ByByShiftGritApr 1, 2021

Limiting Beliefs in Relationships

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

ByByShiftGritMar 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…

ByByShiftGritDec 21, 2020

Changing Family Dynamics

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

ByByShiftGritDec 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…

ByByShiftGritDec 10, 2020