Men's Wellness - Brad Moser Registered Psychologist Inc.

You Are Not Alone: Suicide Prevention Through Connection, with Guest John Thompson

Brad Moser — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 20:30:34 +0000

My guest is John Thompson, Supervisor of Outreach and Education at Lethbridge Family Services. John has worked in the area of suicide prevention since 1989. In this episode, we talk about suicide prevention and why connectedness and resources are important.

September 10^th is World Suicide Prevention Day.

The theme for this year is Changing the Narrative. We are all responsible for suicide prevention. By reaching out to those you are concerned about – those who may be feeling disconnected. Asking them how things are going. Asking them if they are having thoughts of suicide. Connecting them with supports (suicide and crisis help lines, counsellors in your area). Listening to them. Showing them kindness and support; care and concern.

By talking about suicide and suicide prevention, we can change the narrative from stigma to the importance of opening up and reaching out.

Isolation increases the risk of suicide.

Social connections prevent suicides.

Learn more at www.iasp.info/wspd

Warning: in this episode, we talk about suicide.

If you are feeling triggered by these discussions or if you are thinking about suicide, take care of yourself.

If you need immediate help – call 911 or go to your local hospital’s ER.

Crisis Help Lines – Phone and Text:

Look-up the Crisis and Suicide Prevention Helplines in your city, area, country

Canada:

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: call or text 9-8-8

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 686868

Alberta:

Mental Health Help Line: 1-877-303-2642

Southern Alberta:

Distress Line of Southwestern Alberta: (403) 327-7905

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Super Daddio: The Power-Ups of Fatherhood and Mario

Brad Moser — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 20:08:15 +0000

Father’s Day Special.

Me and my youngest boy: Rhett.

Super Daddio: The Power-Ups of Fatherhood and Mario.

Mario has Power-Ups: mushrooms make him bigger; fire flowers make him shoot fire balls; feathers make him fly; stars make him invincible.

Dads have Power-Ups too. What makes us feel bigger, stronger, smarter? What makes us feel more confident, empowered, and fulfilled?

Join us for a discussion about life, love, and Mario.

A great show for dads, moms, and Nintendo fans.

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Game On: Healthy Minds and Spines for Kids, with guest Dr. Brett Hill

Brad Moser — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:03:10 +0000

My guest is Dr. Brett Hill, Chiropractor from Calgary. In this episode, we discuss the effects of modern gaming on children’s development, and what parents can do to promote healthy use of gaming and brain/spinal cord development for their kids.

Dr. Brett Hill

Chiropractor
Owner, Xperience Life Chiropractic
New online program – Your Posture Program: https://www.yourpostureprogram.com/

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Maintaining Balance During Times of Uncertainty, with Doctors Richard Marshall and Berney Wilkinson

Brad Moser — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:57:04 +0000

My guests are Doctors Richard Marshall and Berney Wilkinson from Florida.

The current political and economic climates within North America are taking a toil on many people. Join us for a discussion on the psychological effects that this is having on parents, children, teachers, and families on both sides of the border, along with what parents and teachers can do to maintain balance.

Richard and Berney:

Authors: Handbook for Raising an Emotionally Healthy Child (2012)
Hosts, Podcast: The Mental Breakdown
Psychological Associates of Central Florida

Richard Marshall:

Licensed School Psychologist (Specializes: Pediatric Psychology, Child, Adolescent, and Adult Neuropsychology, Child and Family Studies)
Co-author: The Middle School Mind: Growing Pains in Adolescent Brains

Berney Wilkinson:

Licensed Psychologist (Specializes: Pediatric Psychology, Neuropsychology, Forensic Psychology)

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Navigating the Parent Child Dynamic in Adult Intimate Relationships

Brad Moser — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:17:04 +0000

In this episode, I talk about a very common dynamic within romantic relationships.

The Parent-Child Dynamic, when one partner takes on the Adult role and the other takes on the Child role.

This dynamic happens between 2 adults of any age, sexual orientation, gender identity, racial, cultural or ethnic background.

Tune in to learn how this dynamic plays out and how to navigate it.

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The Pitfalls of Fatherhood

Brad Moser — Thu, 30 May 2024 20:46:59 +0000

My guest for this episode is . . . ME!

I’m flying solo. Talking about the most common hiccups that dads experience (based on my personal and professional experience).

What are they?

How can dads deal with them?

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Coming Back from the Edge; My Gift, with guest Valerie Furgason.

Brad Moser — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 20:50:53 +0000

My guest is Valerie Furgason. Valerie shares her experience with being a suicide survivor and her journey of helping herself and others, through art.

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What is Needed for Mental Health in the World Today

Brad Moser — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 19:48:52 +0000

My guest is Bosede Oyelakin from Lagos, Nigeria.

In this episode, we talk about the state of mental health in the world today. This will include the current impact of stigma on mental health and what is needed for positive change.

Bosede Oyelakin is a Certified Psychotherapist, Public Speaker, and Mental Health Therapist/Child and Adolescent Counsellor.

Her website is: https://www.bosede-christiana-oyelakin-services.org/

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The Importance of Family Play, with guest Dylan Tait

Brad Moser — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 21:24:30 +0000

My guest is my colleague, Dylan Tait, Registered Psychologist at Associates Counselling Services in Lethbridge.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of fun and play for families and child development. We will also talk about how parents can incorporate play even when its difficult.

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Life with Depression, with guest Stephen Douris

Brad Moser — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 20:00:21 +0000

My guest is Stephen Douris from Ontario. In this episode, Stephen shares his personal journey with learning how to heal from depression and help others.

Stephen is a Safe Talk Trainer, Co-Founder of a men’s support group, MenTalK, in Cornwall Ontario. He is also Co-Host of the Man to Man TV Show and a Big Brother.

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