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From Burnt Out to Burning Bright
There are times in all of our lives when, no matter how hard we try, we just can’t seem to move forward! I never thought I would be writing this as I have had a positive, ‘can do’ attitude most of my life until I was levelled last year by burnout. I could not find […]
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So Much More Than Working Out
Judy Tobin is an amazingly strong woman who has gone through so much but has recently grown and flourished into a motivated and inspiring individual. I met Judy in January of 2019 when she came into GoodLife Fitness in St Catharines looking for a gym to join. Judy was paired with me to do a […]
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Silken Laumann on menopause and mental health
When the night sweats started, I figured it was a response to a new medication I had started. When they continued, I swapped out my expensive Canadian goose down comforter for a summer weight one. I changed sides of the bed with my husband and kept the window open at night. Still sweaty, I bought […]
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You Are Not Alone: A Conversation with Aaron Stark
***The following story does contain sensitive/graphic content that some readers may find disturbing or triggering. Discretion is strongly advised*** The following is a piece written by Unsinkable’s Jody Carrow following her interview with Aaron Stark One of the challenges a writer faces is the word count. Though I’m barely into the introduction, […]
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My Name is Wesley and I’m Unsinkable
It all started when I was 6. Actually though, all 12 years of school I was bullied, and my 1st grade teacher’s advice to ignore it or suck it up was not the greatest. Life included getting punched in the face, being verbally abused, and being given bleach tablets under the pretence of them being […]
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Moving for our Mental Health
I’ve heard several of my friends say: “I do this for my mental health.” or, “Oh my god, this is my therapy.” and, “Tuesday is my mental health date with myself.” They aren’t talking about counselling, group therapy, or even meditation – they’re talking about riding their bikes. Like many people, I belong to an organized athletic club, […]
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