This Complex Life Podcast

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Welcome to “This Complex Life,” a podcast where we delve into the messiness of wellbeing and relationships. Join Marie as she explores the ups and downs of mental health & relationships, and navigates life’s complexities.

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Latest Podcasts

Navigating ADHD Coaching vs Therapy.

In this episode, the tables have turned as Jodi Green interviews me, discussing some of the differences between coaching and therapy. ...

What’s an ADHD coach? with Jodi Green

In this episode of This Complex Life I talk with Jodi Green, an ADHD coach about ADHD, the impact it can have on relationships and strategies for...

Why won’t my teen listen to me?

Join me as we explore this common challenge and discover strategies to build better communication. Key Takeaways: Teens want to feel heard,...

Why wont my teen talk to me after school?

Understanding the Situation: School can be a whirlwind of activity, especially for teenagers. Multiple classes, changing environments, social...

Dealing with Rejection Part 2 – Parents feeling rejected by their teens.

I speak about some of the unique challenges parents often face as their children transition into their teenage years. This phase can be a time of...

Dealing with Rejection. Part 1

In today's episode, we delve into a complex and deeply human emotion: rejection. It's a feeling that touches all of us at some point or another, and...

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Marie’s guest appearances

Episode 75: Supporting your Child/Teen with Emotions and Mental Health with Marie Vakakis

Today I speak with Marie Vakakis all about supporting your loved one (child and teen included) with their emotions and their mental health. Marie is...

Understanding our Emotions with Marie Vakakis

Over the last few years, you may have heard more and more people talk about emotional intelligence. But what does this mean? Emotional intelligence...

Relationships & money: how to start having better conversations

In this episode, Kate Campbell talks to Marie Vakakis, who is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a Couples and Family Therapist. Kate...

Smells a lot like teen spirit – Marie Vakakis

As a teenager, were you weighed down by anxiety or stress? Sure you were! Your self-esteem was probably low, and no doubt you were unsure of...

Podcasting, Finding Motivation, and Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health

Listen as Marie and Cathy discuss the pandemic and its repercussions, how Marie finds motivation, and her future plans including where she sees her...