Dr. Lindsay and Zac discuss some tips and tricks for you to follow as you go through your own Life Analysis. Feel free to follow along with the podcast or just go through the resource at your own pace. You can even just listen to the podcast on

31 Life Optimization and Guided Life Analysis with Dr. Lindsay Sewall and Zac Erickson

Apr 30th, 2020 46m 47s

30 Battling Your Demons with Dungeons and Dragons with Dr. Megan Connell and Zac Erickson

Nov 5th, 2019 57m 13s

On this episode, we explore the excitement and emotion of playing tabletop role-playing games. On this episode of The Shift Show, Zac welcomes Dr. Megan Connell to discuss how tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons. They discuss

29 All About Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) with James Murch and Zac Erickson

Sep 30th, 2019 53m 34s

On this episode, Zac and James discuss Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).On this episode of The Shift Show, Zac and James discuss the ins and outs of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). What is an obsession anyway? What is a compulsion? What

28 Considering Other Perspectives with Andrea McTague and Zac Erickson

Aug 4th, 2019 1h 26m

On this episode, Zac and Andrea explore how looking beyond yourself can change your perspective.On this episode of The Shift Show, Zac and Andrea start a conversation after Andrea has a chance encounter in the Tim Horton's drive-thru. The ensui

27 Limiting Beliefs in Relationships with Dr Lindsay Sewall and Zac Erickson

Jul 3rd, 2019 1h 13m

On this episode, Zac is joined by Dr. Lindsay to talk all about how limiting beliefs show up in our relationships.Sometimes people think they need couples counselling, when they actually need some intense individual therapy. Zac Erickson and Dr

026 That Pesky Lizard Brain with Andrea McTague and Zac Erickson

Jun 10th, 2019 1h 18m

On this episode, The Shift Show enters the world of evolutionary psychology, and how the oldest parts of our brain impact how we think, feel, and behave.Andrea McTague and Zac Erickson take us WAY back, discussing the origins of the human brain

025 Conflict Scenarios with Andrea McTague and Zac

Apr 23rd, 2019 1h 8m

This week The Shift Show focuses on conflict resolution and communicating with people in difficult situations.Andrea McTague and Zac Erickson discuss avoiding the pitfalls of conflicts and trying to get to the root of the conflict with the peop

024 ADHD: Where's the Deficit? Olga Yakovlyeva joins Zac

Apr 16th, 2019 1h 3m

Zac's history of dealing with ADHDZac discusses being able to understand some of the symptoms that his ADHD created in childhood. Not being able to sustain mental effort in early assignments in school. When something was not stimulating enough

023 Toxic Parents: Dealing with the fallout

Feb 12th, 2019 1h 9m

Toxicity is an element that deprives us from developing correctly. Psychological toxicity is the ongoing occurrence of patterns that negatively effect our ability to navigate our natural environment effectively.When we are young we have to figu

022 Remembrance Day Special: Life as a Military Family

Nov 8th, 2018 1h 3m

In honour of Remembrance Day, Zac interviews CPT Matthew Dudley, Human Resources Officer of the United States Army, and his wife, Shannon.When Shannon and Matthew first met, he was deployed to Iraq. Five months into his time there, Matthew came

021 Substance Abuse with Andrea McTague

Nov 5th, 2018 56m 5s

When does recreational use of a substance turn into abusing it? What effect does substance use have on your health and well-being?

020 Appetite for Life Halloween Special: Fear at Deadmonton

Oct 30th, 2018 53m 22s

The post 020 Appetite for Life Halloween Special: Fear at Deadmonton appeared first on The Shift Show.

019 Porn Addiction with Andrea McTague

Oct 15th, 2018 50m 39s

What feeds into porn use? It is good or is it bad? We are going to be tackling these topics and more surrounding porn addiction.

018 Changing family dynamics with Andrea McTague

Jul 9th, 2018 1h 13m

How are family dynamics changing over time? What needs to be done to create a nurturing and stable family? Zac and Andrea take an in depth look into the family dynamic. Specifically, what each partner needs to do in order to satisfy the needs o

017 Modern Gravity with Matthew Smith and Jamie Phillips

Jul 3rd, 2018 1h 17m

What is the best way to relax and calm your mind? We all have different tools that we use to deal with issues such as anxiety, stress, depression, etc. But, have you ever tried floating in a sensory deprivation tank? According to Matthew Smith

016 Money talk with Andrea McTague

Jun 26th, 2018 44m 31s

On this week's episode, Zac and Andrea discuss money – specifically how to spend in a way to have a fulfilling life. Referencing a study for Purdue University, Zac and Andrea analyze how people spend money and look into the factors that cause b

015 The transformative nature of stories with Dr. Kristine Wolski

Jun 15th, 2018 44m 20s

Dr. Kristine Wolski discusses adult education and specializing in understanding how to help people grow, learn, share and change. She eventually focused on harnessing the power of narrative to affect real change in peoples lives. Allowing peopl

014 Appetite for Life: Drag with Davina Diefor

Jun 8th, 2018 1h 2m

Meet Divina Diefor, Alberta's Drag Superstar 2017 and member of the Imperial Sovereign Court of the Wild Rose. She has been studying drag for six years, and performing for three.Diefor has struggled with the limiting beliefs ‘I don't fit', ‘I d

013 The Shift Show presents: Psychopathic offenders with Dr. Lindsay Sewall

May 17th, 2018 36m 43s

Zac and Lindsay discuss psychopathic offenders. What exactly makes someone a psychopath? Well, it's a combination of many factors such as lack of empathy, impulsiveness, manipulative, callous, past criminal behaviour – among others.Lindsay also

012 Appetite for Life: The Psychology of Movement Lab with Myron Cossitt and Edward King

May 11th, 2018 1h 5m

In our first official episode of Appetite for Life, Chantele and Kristi chat with Myron Cossitt and Edward King from Edmonton's CrossFit Movement Lab. The duo created the business with the hopes of inspiring people to try new things in a safe

011 Appetite for Life: Tackling personal struggle

May 3rd, 2018 59m 5s

The very first from our Appetite for Life discussion series.

010 Brené Brown is my spirit animal

Apr 20th, 2018 33m 46s

At the end of February, a few of our staff went to Banff and attended The Gathering – an exclusive union of the world's bravest brands. The keynote speaker was Brené Brown, a well-respected ‘shame and vulnerability' researcher and storyteller.

009 Guac till you drop

Apr 11th, 2018 29m

We sit down with foodie and recipe creator Kimberly Menard who shares her thoughts on healthy and nutritional eating. After cutting meat out of her diet three years ago, her quest to find more energy from food began. Kim then started ‘Guac till

008 Katelyn Scott Cares

Apr 6th, 2018 24m 57s

In this episode of The Shift Show, Zac and Katelyn Scott discuss the challenges of caregiving for someone with Dementia. Katelyn is in gerontology, which is the science of aging. She studied recreational therapy and has a passion for working wi