Ruthless Compassion Institute

12/30/2022

In my new episode of the Ruthless Compassion podcast, I got to speak with David Sax, a writer, reporter, and speaker who specializes in business and culture about his newest book The Future Is Analog.

David Sax points out that the onset of the pandemic instantly gave us the digital universe we’d spent so long anticipating.

It didn’t take long to realize how awful it was to live in this promised future. We still craved real experiences, relationships, and spaces and got back to real life as quickly and often as we could.

Available wherever you listen: https://marciasirotamd.com/podcast/128-david-sax-the-future-is-analog

12/28/2022

: Grief is a sign that you’ve been lucky: lucky enough to have loved and been loved so deeply that the loss is excruciating.

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12/27/2022

I had to say goodbye to my precious Daisy this weekend. She was only 11 but she had been battling cancer. She was so brave. Even while she was sick, she was still the feisty, curious, adventurous girl I knew and loved. I'll miss her so much.

12/23/2022

How The Show "Sort Of" Honestly Portrays Mental Health

The CBC show "Sort Of" accurately portrays mental health, in my opinion.

On TV and in movies, the topic is often sensationalized, with shockingly inaccurate portrayals of mental health conditions. Unlike other shows, "Sort Of" portrays mental health with subtlety, compassion and accuracy.

We need more accurate portrayals of mental health issues on the big and small screen. The overwhelming response to Sort Of clearly demonstrates this.

Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_rOzc51oUc

In this video, Dr. Marcia Sirota talks about the CBC show "Sort Of" and how they accurately portrayed mental health. On TV and in movies, the topic is often ...

12/23/2022

How to Support a Loved One Grieving During the Holidays

Now that holiday parties are happening, difficult conversations with relatives are inevitable during holiday get-togethers. Here are some strategies to help your grieving friend be less stressed during a holiday outing.

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Difficult conversations with relatives are inevitable during the holidays. Here are some strategies to help alleviate stress at holiday parties.

12/21/2022

The most important skill for building positive relationships is listening.
When we open our minds to really hear what the other person is saying we create the possibility for deep connection.

12/21/2022

Facing Loss During the Holidays

The expectation around the holidays is that we should be joyful and carefree. But what if this time of year has painful associations?

For those of us who associate the holidays with loss, it doesn’t mean that the season has to be ruined.

Read my latest blog on Facing Loss During the Holidays to learn how to handle grief during a time meant for celebration: https://marciasirotamd.com/psychology-popular-culture/facing-holidays-loss

For those of us who associate the holidays with loss, it doesn’t mean that the season has to be ruined.

12/20/2022

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How to face loss during the holidays: You can’t go around the pain, you have to move through it. I join Devon Peacock to talk about it. Listen to the whole episode here: https://marciasirotamd.com/news

12/19/2022

The Tragic Su***de of Stephen tWitch Boss

Too many people are being lost to su***de. We’ve got to bring this conversation to the forefront, right now. It’s the least we can do to honour tWitch.

My latest blog talks about how the tragic su***de of Stephen tWitch Boss reveals mental health obstacles in society. Read here: https://marciasirotamd.com/psychology-popular-culture/tragic-su***de-stephen-twitch-boss

Too many people are being lost to su***de. We’ve got to bring this conversation to the forefront, right now. It’s the least we can do to honour tWitch.

12/16/2022

128 — Mary-Frances O'Connor: Your Brain on Grief - Marcia Sirota

Mary-Frances O’Connor, PhD, is author of The Grieving Brain: The Surprising Science of How We Learn from Love and Loss. She is an associate professor of psychology at the University of Arizona, where she directs the Grief, Loss and Social Stress (GLASS) Lab, which investigates the effects of grief on the brain and the body.

Listen to my latest episode of the Ruthless Compassion Podcast about your brain on grief. Available wherever you listen.

https://marciasirotamd.com/podcast/128-mary-frances-oconnor-your-brain-on-grief

128 — Mary-Frances O’Connor: Your Brain on Grief Mary-Frances O’Connor, PhD, is author of The Grieving Brain: The Surprising Science of How We Learn from Love and Loss. She is an associate professor of psychology at the University of Arizona, where she directs the Grief, Loss and Social Stress...

12/14/2022

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The holidays can be a joyful time but they can also be a stressful time. There’s a lot more contact with friends and family and with that, it can be easy to slip into unconscious patterns of behaviour. Feeling emotionally stressed out during the holidays is expected.

I joined 980 CFPL London news with Devon Peacock and shared my tips on how to avoid people pleasing during your next holiday visit.

12/14/2022

Healthy relationships make you feel good about yourself, bring out the best in you and make you feel better about your life.

12/09/2022

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This week, we did something a little different. In this new Ruthless Compassion podcast episode, I talk with the host of Actors With Issues Podcast Juan Ayala about Season 2 of CBC Gem's Sort Of, and whether or not the characters' behaviours and mental health are accurately portrayed.

Listen to our deep-dive into the minds of the characters wherever you listen to your podcasts: https://marciasirotamd.com/podcast/juan-ayala

12/09/2022

The Problem with Body Shaming Other People

I was recently asked "Why do we need to 'accept' fat people instead of telling them they should stop eating junk food and go to the gym? Isn't that in their best interest?"

The person asking this question might reflect upon the idea that overweight people are just one group among many different groups of people with addictions. They may be more visible but they deserve as much compassion, understanding and support as anyone else.

Shaming people in hopes that they will change is backward-thinking. Read my latest blog to learn about the problem with body shaming others: https://marciasirotamd.com/psychology-popular-culture/body-shaming-others-problem

What is body shaming? It's making the other person feel bad about themselves; feeling not good enough, somehow lacking in value.

12/08/2022

Why Am I Always Jealous: How to Deal with Jealousy

Ignoring it is like trying to push a beach ball underwater; no matter how hard you try to push it down, jealousy find its way to the surface again.

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Jealousy arises when you’re afraid of loss. But this belief that you can be in control of all your relationships will ultimately lead you to exhaustion.

12/08/2022

These individuals are often subconsciously trying to compensate for what was missing in their childhood by giving it to others in their adult lives.

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12/07/2022

When we shame other people it's only because we need to feel better than them.
But shaming others doesn't make us feel any less inadequate or insecure.

12/05/2022

Why People are Reluctant to go to Therapy

Why are some people are reluctant to go to therapy?

Therapy isn't meant to be a place of self-judgment, it's meant to improve our lives. But some people stay in denial or believe they can fix it themselves. With Ruthless compassion, you can be compassionate toward yourself and reach out for help without shame or embarrassment.

Watch my latest video to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHJoTMJax_c

In this video, Dr. Marcia Sirota talks about why some people are reluctant to go to therapy. Therapy isn't meant to be a place of self-judgment, it's meant t...

12/02/2022

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In my latest episode of the Ruthless Compassion podcast, I talk to about hatred, and why hate only gives us more hate.

We might hate because we fear the unknown, and are afraid of something bad happening to us. There are 3 different reasons why we might hate. An easy way to let go of hate is to understand where it's coming from and no longer be afraid of the unknown. Connection and community is the #1 predictor of wellness, and we can't be well, if we continue to hate.

Listen now: https://marciasirotamd.com/podcast/126-monologue-how-hate-only-hurts-the-hater

11/30/2022

When you don't take responsibility for your actions, people don't trust you and you never get to learn from your mistakes.

11/30/2022

How to Avoid People-Pleasing Over the Holidays

It’s not uncommon to regress into our old, childlike habits when surrounded by our family of origin, but when we do, we can find ourselves not enjoying the season so much. We can be kind over the holidays and enjoy spending time with our loved ones, without forgetting about our own feelings and needs.

Read my latest blog 'How to Avoid People-Pleasing Over the Holidays' https://marciasirotamd.com/psychology-popular-culture/avoid-people-pleasing-holiday-season

We can be kind over the holidays and enjoy spending time with our loved ones, without forgetting about our own feelings and needs.

11/25/2022

What is Treatment Resistant Depression

Treatment-resistant depression can be caused by improperly diagnosed disorders or a medical condition that can cause or contribute to depression. It should not be confused with untreated depression, where the detailed prescription isn't followed.

Learn more about the many different ways depression can become treatment-resistant. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQHfqO-ft0I

Dr. Marcia Sirota talks about treatment-resistant depression which can be caused by improperly diagnosed disorders or a medical condition that can cause or c...

11/23/2022

David Bowie Teaches Us How To Be Grateful This Thanksgiving

In David Bowie's song Changes, there’s a line in the song that goes, “Turn and face the strange.” That got me thinking. Embracing the strange is likely to build more and better connections, making us happier, and that will be something to be grateful for.

Read How To Be Grateful This Thanksgiving: https://marciasirotamd.com/psychology-popular-culture/david-bowie-grateful-thanksgiving

Embracing the strange is likely to build more and better connections, making us happier, and that will be something to be grateful for this Thanksgiving.

11/23/2022

: Communication is only possible if we listen We have to open our minds and really hear what the other person is trying to tell us.

11/17/2022

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Dr. Adam C. Bandelli details the five essential skills he has found to create life-changing relationships in my latest episode of the Ruthless Compassion podcast.

In his book Relational Intelligence, he hopes to eradicate the stigma that people with mental health disorders are damaged or broken and change the stereotypes that are associated with people who have bipolar disorder.

Listen now: https://marciasirotamd.com/podcast/125-dr-dr-adam-c-bandelli-relational-intelligence

11/16/2022

When someone calls you “rigid and inflexible” for not tolerating a deal-breaker, they’re showing you that they will never respect your boundaries.

11/16/2022

The Difference Between being kind and being nice

There is a serious problem with being too nice. Unlike other counterproductive behaviors, individuals who engage in it rarely seek to combat it. Watch my latest video on how to be kind instead. With self-acceptance, we can give up being nice and start being more kind. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azqNTM-YGRQ

In this video, Dr. Sirota talks about the serious problem of being too nice. Unlike other counterproductive behaviors, individuals who engage in it rarely se...

11/09/2022

: There's no point in having regrets. Everything that you love and appreciate and are grateful for in your life today comes out of both the good choices and the bad choices that you've made.

11/09/2022

10 Simple Ways to Decrease Inflation Stress

It doesn’t look like the economy is going to get much better any time soon, so, I’d like to offer 10 simple tips for dealing with stress during these difficult financial times.

Read my 10 simple, cheap and easy ways to soothe your financial stress https://marciasirotamd.com/psychology-popular-culture/decrease-financial-stress

It doesn’t look like the economy is going to get much better any time soon. Here are 10 tips for dealing with stress during these difficult financial times.

11/04/2022

Why People Fall Into Addictions

There are many different reasons why people may get involved in addictions. Whether it's a personality factor, family factor, or genetic factor, there are a lot of reasons why someone would abuse substances to deal with their emotions. It is important to understand the reason for addiction in order to treat it.

Watch my latest video to understand why people may get involved in addictions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FvWU0Kxd9I

Dr. Marcia Sirota looks into the many different reasons why people may get involved in addictions. Whether it's a personality factor, family factor, or genet...

11/03/2022

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Megan Bruneau () is a therapist, executive coach, the bestselling author of How To Be Alone (And Together): 72 Lessons On Being At Peace With Yourself

She helps entrepreneurs and high-achievers gain the knowledge and tools necessary to pursue their dreams – and to keep their sh*t together in the process.

Listen to my latest podcast about Shame, Perfectionism, and Self-Compassion. Available wherever you listen: https://marciasirotamd.com/podcast/124-megan-bruneau-shame-perfectionism-and-self-compassion

11/02/2022

Being polite, respectful and sensitive to others actually encourages better personal and professional relationships.

You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.

10/28/2022

What Your Halloween Mask Says About You

Whether we realize it or not, the unconscious part of our psyche is always trying to express itself. It will sometimes manifest in our Halloween masks.

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Whether we realize it or not, the unconscious part of our psyche is always trying to express itself. It will sometimes manifest in our Halloween masks.

10/26/2022

Being kind isn’t the same as being nice. Kindness involves self-care, limit-setting and giving consequences for bad behaviour. Niceness is people-pleasing and self-abandonment.

10/21/2022

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is the author of Speaking in Thumbs: A Psychiatrist Decodes Your Relationship Texts So You Don't Have To. Listen to my latest podcast guest where we discuss what your texting style reveals about you.

Available wherever you listen: https://marciasirotamd.com/podcast/123-mimi-winsberg-talking-in-thumbs-what-peoples-texting-style-reveals-about-them-and-how-to-make-it-work-for-you

10/20/2022

Spotting Symptoms and Warning Signs of Bipolar Disorder

In light of many celebrities coming out with a Bipolar disorder diagnosis, I share signs of Bipolar I and Bipolar II disorder to look out for in our friends and family members to make sure that they get the help that they need.

In this video, Dr. Marcia Sirota goes more in-depth about spotting the symptoms and warning signs of Bipolar I and Bipolar II disorder. In light of many cele...

10/12/2022

Grief is a strange experience. It's not just sadness. It can include confusion, irritability, apathy, anger, and fear. There's no right way to feel when you're grieving.

10/09/2022

In that moment of pure jealousy, it feels like a fire forming at the base of my abdomen.

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10/07/2022

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On this episode of the Ruthless Compassion Podcast, I got to speak with Dr. Heidi Brocke ( Coaching with dr heidi ) about Escaping Toxic Relationships.

Available wherever you listen to your podcasts. https://marciasirotamd.com/podcast/122-dr-heidi-brocke-escaping-toxic-relationships

10/05/2022

Compassion is recognizing the suffering around you and being moved to take action.

It's not easy to respond to suffering but it's the right thing to do.