The DaintyDysh Podcast

Join mental health advocate Onika L. Dainty every Wednesday as she has mental health and wellness conversations with healthcare professionals, advocates and ordinary people living with mental health illnesses. If you want to learn more about issues that impact the mental health community or you want to help stop the stigma join our conversation.

Dyshing on The Prince Charming Effect 06/29/2022

Dyshing on The Prince Charming Effect On this week’s episode we Dysh with returning guests Marie and Candace about the Prince Charming Effect. It’s a tale as old as time a Disney Princess gets her Prince Charming and girls and women have been conditioned to believe that make-believe is real. Are women experiencing underwhelming relationships because romantic media has set impossible standards? The ladies and I Dysh the tea on what happily ever after really means. /episode/index/show/daintydysh/id/23581832

Dyshing on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy with Kristen Bellows 06/08/2022

Dyshing on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy with Kristen Bellows On this week’s episode we welcome back Kristen to Dysh on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Using some of the DBT skills she has learned over the years Kristen teaches me some of the tools I can use while going through my medication detox. /episode/index/show/daintydysh/id/23364194

Dyshing on Borderline Personality Disorder with Kristen Bellows 05/18/2022

Dyshing on Borderline Personality Disorder with Kristen Bellows It’s Borderline Personality Awareness a month and this week we dysh on BPD with Kristen Bellows. She talks about the struggle she had fitting in as a youth. She opens up about the emotional turmoil she experienced as a teen and the relief she felt getting her diagnosis in her 20s. Kristen discusses her journey to wellness especially after discovering Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. /episode/index/show/daintydysh/id/23154929

Dyshing on The Odd One Out with Marie Logan 03/23/2022

Dyshing on The Odd One Out with Marie Logan On today's episode we dysh on The Odd One Out with Marie Logan. /episode/index/show/daintydysh/id/22540223

Dyshing on Major Depressive Disorder with Marcia Young 03/16/2022

Dyshing on Major Depressive Disorder with Marcia Young Today we dysh on Major Depressive Disorder with Marcia Young. /episode/index/show/daintydysh/id/22464629

Dyshing on Anxiety with Candace Singh 03/09/2022

Dyshing on Anxiety with Candace Singh In today's episode we dysh on Anxiety with Candace Singh. /episode/index/show/daintydysh/id/22387145

Dyshing on Financial Freedom with Kalysha Eccleston 03/02/2022

Dyshing on Financial Freedom with Kalysha Eccleston On this week’s episode of the DaintyDysh Podcast we welcome Kalysha Eccleston to Dysh on Financial Freedom. Kalysha shares her journey to financial wellness and why she is so transparent with her clients. We discuss why it’s so hard for the Black community to face their finances and Kalysha gives us some tips on where to get started on the road to financial independence. Follow Kalysha: @illneverbebrokeagain /episode/index/show/daintydysh/id/22289399

Dyshing on Voetry with Odessa Spence 02/23/2022

Dyshing on Voetry with Odessa Spence Today we dysh on Voetry with Odessa Spence! Check out here website and out of this world art: https://thisisvoetry.com/about/ /episode/index/show/daintydysh/id/22232255

Dyshing on AKOC with Onika 02/16/2022

Dyshing on AKOC with Onika On this week's episode I bring back one of my favourite series, All Kinds of Crazy where guests tell their lived experience story with mental illness. Todays guest...me! I'm going to kick things off with the help of guest host Victoria and dysh on my journey from mental illness to mental wellness. Tune in because I haven't given this dysh for 5 years so you are not going to want to miss this! /episode/index/show/daintydysh/id/22151270

Dyshing on AKOC with Onika 02/16/2022

Dyshing on Therapy with Talisa 02/09/2022

Dyshing on Therapy with Talisa On our first episode of Black History Month we dysh on therapy with psychotherapist Talisa Boland. We talk about what makes Talisa passionate about her field. We discuss why talk therapy is needed in the Black Community and Talisa shares some of the lessons she has learned working in this unique career. Talisa's Website: /episode/index/show/daintydysh/id/22074335

Dyshing on Self-Esteem with Jasmine 02/02/2022

Dyshing on Self-Esteem with Jasmine On this week's episode we dysh on self-esteem with a very special guest. I talk about my struggles with my body image, why high self-esteem is important and what low self-esteem can do to your mental health. /episode/index/show/daintydysh/id/21995840

Dyshing on Mental Health New Years Resolutions 01/19/2022

Dyshing on Mental Health New Years Resolutions On our first episode of 2022 we dysh on New Year's Resolutions and how setting goals can have a positive effect on your mental health. I talk about why people often fall short of meeting their goals and I give some helpful tips on how you can make this year's resolutions stick. We welcome an old face to ring in the new year! /episode/index/show/daintydysh/id/21830054

Dyshing on Mental Health Nursing With Jael 10/06/2021

Dyshing on Mental Health Nursing With Jael To celebrate Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct. 3rd-9th, 2021) we dysh on mental health nursing with my friend Jael. She shares what it is like to work in this unique field both the joys and the challenges. /episode/index/show/daintydysh/id/20723795

Dyshing on Physical Activity 06/16/2021

Dyshing on Physical Activity On this week's episode, we come back better than ever with a fresh look at how physical activity during the stay at home order. With numbers on the decline, we discuss how a taste of freedom has kick started our thirst for outdoor activity. With health care worker’s burnout on the rise we talk about a few things our essential workers can do to boost their energy. B and I share what we are doing to maintain our physical health during the pandemic and whether or not our new routines are a positive change. /episode/index/show/daintydysh/id/19504520

Dyshing on COVID Guilt 03/31/2021

Dyshing on COVID Guilt On this week’s episode we dysh on a new concept, COVID Guilt. After a year of dealing with our “new normal,” we discuss the different feelings of COVID Guilt that we are now facing. From feelings of anxiety when it comes to being symptomatic, to survivors guilt after recovering this terrible illness. Onika shares her guilt over being an essential worker and getting the vaccine. Join us this week as we dysh on the kind of guilt that will be with us long after the pandemic. /episode/index/show/daintydysh/id/18559493

Dyshing on Codependency 03/18/2021

Dyshing on Codependency On this week's episode, we dysh on Codependency. We discuss the difference between being codependent and interdependent, we touch on personal experiences with codependent relationships and what we strive to do to form healthier bonds. How have relationships been affected by codependency during the pandemic? Join us as we examine the real reasons for codependency and how you can conquer the problem. /episode/index/show/daintydysh/id/18371981

Dyshing on Boundaries 03/03/2021

Dyshing on Boundaries On this weeks episode, we dysh on boundaries and why it’s so important to maintain them in your daily lives. We’ve all been there before, you draw a line in the sand to only have someone step over it. As we share our own experiences, from the workplace to relationships, it’s easy to see where lines can get blurred from friendly to familiar. Tune in as we discuss the importance of making & maintaining boundaries that will have a positive effect on your relationship and mental health. /episode/index/show/daintydysh/id/18175529

Dyshing on Black Privilege 02/24/2021

Dyshing on Black Privilege On this week's episode, we celebrate Black History Month by dyshing on black privilege and the benefits of being black. We reflect on our personal experiences when it comes to society, systemic racism, and the challenges that the black community faces in regards to mental wellness. From slavery and oppression to the modern day mental prisons we discuss why we have been privileged and blessed with a support system that broke down walls for us. /episode/index/show/daintydysh/id/18078947

Dyshing on Body Image 02/18/2021

Dyshing on Body Image /episode/index/show/daintydysh/id/17997764

Dyshing on Music Therapy 01/13/2021

Dyshing on Music Therapy On our first episode of 2021, we dysh on Hip Hop Therapy. With Hip Hop being the number one music genre in the world, we take a look at the true power that Hip Hop and its creators hold when it comes to being therapeutic for listeners going through mental turmoil. With Hip Hop artists coming forward to open up about their mental health we talk about how Hip Hop as a culture has evolved opening up a new platform for people to speak out about mental illness, self-medication and addiction. /episode/index/show/daintydysh/id/17535653

Dyshing on the 2020 Wrap Up 12/30/2020

Dyshing on the 2020 Wrap Up On this week’s episode, we wrap up 2020 and serve it to you dysh-style. We chat about how the beginning of this year looked so hopeful for most of us but it changed for many of us. From emotional and mental upheaval to job security, join us as we dysh on our own memories and share the good, the bad and the year we never thought we’d overcome! /episode/index/show/daintydysh/id/17370929

Dyshing on The Holiday Blues 12/23/2020

Dyshing on The Holiday Blues On this week’s episode, with the holiday season upon us we dysh on Holiday Blues and the effect it might have on you this year. As we are all coping with this pandemic and the new normal we discuss key factors that contribute to the feeling of down during the holidays. Join us as we reveal our own personal struggles and share how you can overcome the blues this season. /episode/index/show/daintydysh/id/17310707

Dyshing on Working Remotely 12/09/2020

Dyshing on Working Remotely On this week's episode we dysh on working remotely during COVID-19. With a second wave on the horizon , we talk about the future of the workforce for some employees . While many are enjoying the idea of working from home, others will be confronted with their Mental Health and ability to stay focused throughout the work day. We also talk about the pros and cons of this new reality we live in and how companies are gaining their employees confidence and trust when it comes to their mental wellbeing. /episode/index/show/daintydysh/id/17128133

Dyshing on Communication 12/02/2020

Dyshing on Communication On this week’s episode we dysh on communication and why it’s important to our everyday lives. We define what communication is and the two most important components to developing this skill. From active listening to giving and receiving feedback we examine all aspects of this skill set and how they work together in harmony to create what experts call effective communication. We talk about closeness bias in communication and how it has effected the way B and I communicate. /episode/index/show/daintydysh/id/17033945

Dyshing on AKoC with Tianna 11/11/2020

Dyshing on AKoC with Tianna On our first AKoC since the pandemic we invite our cousin Tianna (T) to dysh on her mental health journey. We announce T’s new role on the team and how excited we are to have her. T opens up about the wonder years (pre-teen) and how those years weren’t kind. Recently T decided to take her mental health in her hands and went searching for answers. She reveals how she turned this negative pandemic experience into something positive. T shares the one feeling that drives her toward better mental health. /episode/index/show/daintydysh/id/16769915

Dyshing on Motivation 11/04/2020

Dyshing on Motivation On this week’s episode we dysh on motivation and why it’s important. I talk about the new physical health journey and why I’m motivated to change. We discuss the benefits of intrinsic motivation, in other words, following your passions and doing the things we love. If you’ve lost your motivation to workout, we can tell you why. We examine the different types of motivation and which ones resonate with each of us. We share what motivates us to reach our goals and ultimate happiness. /episode/index/show/daintydysh/id/16681106

Dyshing on Substance Use During COVID-19 10/28/2020

Dyshing on Substance Use During COVID-19 On this week’s episode we dysh on substance use and how the pandemic has changed people’s relationship with drugs. We discuss the difference between substance use and substance abuse. We share our own struggles with substance use during the pandemic and how much our usage has increased. We talk about the illicit drug Fentanyl and how it’s changed the landscape of drug use acting as a major contributor to the Opioid Crisis in Canada. With overdoses on the rise we give our audience tips on how to use sa /episode/index/show/daintydysh/id/16581728

Dyshing on Food Insecurity 10/22/2020

Dyshing on Food Insecurity On this week’s episode we dysh on food insecurity and how the pandemic is affecting people’s ability to stock their pantries. We talk about how the number of people suffering from food insecurity is growing daily in Canada, the US and Worldwide. Statistics show that the Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) community are most affected. What is the government doing to solve this crisis and with the second wave here how much worse will it get? /episode/index/show/daintydysh/id/16498526

Dyshing on My COVID Mania Pt. 2 10/14/2020

Dyshing on My COVID Mania Pt. 2 On this week’s episode we continue to dysh on my COVID mania. I delve deeply into the end of the love I found in a COVID place. I talk about the heights of my hypomania which occurred during a family vacation where I experienced what I call “Big Idea’s Week.” After speaking with my psychiatrist where he confirmed I was in a hypomanic state I went through a serious medication change which would shift the balance of things for good. B and Elliot weigh in on how my state of mind affected our relations /episode/index/show/daintydysh/id/16407218

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