The Surviving to Thriving Podcast! with Jim Squire RP

Some of the deepest wounds don't come from what happened to us — they come from what never did. In this episode, I'm talking about absent parents. Not just the parent who left — but the parent who was in the home and emotionally unreachable. The parent whose love felt conditional on your performance. The parent whose moods made the house feel unsafe. Absence takes many forms, and the wounds it leaves tend to travel quietly into adult life. I'll walk you through what those wounds actually look like — in your relationships, your nervous system, your sense of what you deserve — and why so many high-functioning adults never connect what they're carrying today to what they didn't get back then. I also share a bit of my own story as a single parent who raised two kids while going through school to become a psychotherapist — and why this topic is one I take personally as much as clinically. If you've spent years feeling like something is just a little bit off — in your relationships, in how you trust people, in that quiet sense of not quite being enough — this episode might help you name it. In this episode: The four forms parental absence takes and why emotional absence is often the hardest to recognize What these early wounds look like in adult relationships and behaviour Why the patterns you developed aren't character flaws — they're adaptations What healing actually looks like, and why reparative relationships matter Why you are not sentenced to repeat what was done to you Jim Squire is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), regulated by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). He works with adults across Ontario via virtual practice. To explore working together: traumatherapists.ca

In this episode we delve into the intersection of spirituality with philosophy, science, and psychology. Uncover how spiritual principles can enhance our understanding of the self and the world around us. Gain practical tips and practices that you can incorporate into your daily life to nurture your own spiritual growth, mindfulness, and inner peace. Whether you're a seasoned spiritual seeker or someone curious about exploring your own spirituality this episode promises to ignite your curiosity and inspire your inner journey.

Step into a world of untapped energy and healing potential in our latest podcast episode. Join us as we unlock the mysteries of Reiki with Julie Hinton-Green, a local Reiki energy master. Brace yourself for a captivating journey into the origins of Reiki and prepare to be amazed by the incredible health benefits it offers. Embark on a transformative adventure as we delve into the profound concept that we all possess a hidden "life force energy" coursing through our very beings. Prepare to be enchanted by Reiki, an evidence-based complementary health practice that has become a global phenomenon, captivating millions worldwide. This episode promises to be an eye-opening exploration of the extraordinary and the remarkable. Tune in and embrace the extraordinary world of Reiki that awaits you.

Trauma has a far-reaching impact on our mental and physical health, yet it's often overlooked by health professionals. In the this episode we discuss common types of trauma, common symptoms, why it often goes undiagnosed and some of the challenges in treating trauma.

In this episode we discuss some practical tips for couples to improve communication and connection. We also provide helpful tips to navigate conflict in a healthy way and dispel some popular myths about relationships that create a range of problems. Tune in for the guidance you need to foster your bond!

Many consider Mindfulness a Superpower. There is no question Mindfulness can transform how you experience and appreciate life. Special Guest Carl Legault a Psychotherapist and Mindfulness Teacher joins me to discuss Mindfulness Practice in detail while offering simple exercises to get you started with your own Mindfulness Practice

Psychotherapist Carl Legault discusses ACT Therapy. A new approach to managing negative thoughts with value driven action to reduce suffering and achieve your best self!

We will discuss why change is hard and what we need to do to be successful when changing based on the latest research!