Coaching
Nicole Lamer, Coach Certifée en PNL & Gestion des Émotions (Français -Région Montréal)
Article: Thérapie comportementale rationnelle et émotive : Albert Ellis, psychologue
Youtube: The Call to Courage – Brené Brown (Anglais – 29mins)
Multiple Sclerosis
National Multiple Sclerosis Society (U.S.)
World Health Organization – Multiple Sclerosis
Menopause
Societé Canadienne de Ménopause
Menopause Foundation of Canada
Menopause Quick 6 Assessment Tool (MQ6)
The International Menopause Society
Article: The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause, Dr. Vonda Wright et al.
“Fifty-one percent of humans are born with ovaries. As the ovarian production of estrogen diminishes in midlife and ultimately stops, it is estimated that more than 47 million women worldwide enter the menopause transition annually. More than 70% will experience musculoskeletal symptoms and 25% will be disabled by them through the transition from perimenopause to post menopause” (excerpt from article)
Article: Canadian Menopause TikTok Crusader Andrea Donsky “Normalizing” Women’s Health
Documentary: The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause (Available in US ONLY)
The first documentary film that addresses the marginalized or ignored health crisis faced by millions of women as they go through menopause. (PBS – Available in US only)
The M Factor Discussion Guide (Accessible to all):
This guide provides anyone hosting screenings of documentary with a structure for key themes addressed within the film and key questions and prompts for impactful discussions.
The M Factor Documentary TRAILER (Accessible to all)
Dr. Jen Gunter (OB/GYN) Books: The Vagina Bible (2019) – The Menopause Manifesto (2021)
PODCASTS:
Not Your Mother’s Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely
Menopause Reimagined with Andrea Donsky
Fraud – Fraude
Centre Anti-Fraudes du Canada 1-888-495-8501
Autorité des Marchés Financiers
CAVAC – Centre d’aide aux victimes d’actes criminels
SOS Violence Conjugale offre une ligne d’écoute 24/7 au 1-800-363-9010 ou en ligne à sosviolenceconjugale.ca
Grief & Support
Books:
Grief is Love, Marisa Renee Lee
The Wild Edge of Sorrow, Francis Weller
Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief, David Kessler
Website: Grief.com (Free videos)
Podcasts:
All There Is – Anderson Cooper
Grief is a Sneaky Bitch – Lisa Keefauver
Articles:
“I believe in an always life” A conversation with Elizabeth Gilbert on Love, Death & Grief
Local Montreal Organizations:
The West Island Cancer Wellness Center & NOVA West Island
Laughter Therapy 😂
LOL Trivia: Did you know that your smiling muscle is called the zygomaticus major? This muscle pulls the corners of the mouth up and out. It works with other facial muscles to create facial expressions and facilitate speech. 😃
COMEDY FUNDRAISER TICKETS: MARCH 28, 2025 7PM (CHATEAU ROYALE, LAVAL QUE.)
Websites:
Laughter Yoga International (Dr. Madan Kataria)
Association for Applied & Therapeutic Humor : Advocacy & Research Organization
Articles:
The Benefits of Humour : Mayo Clinic, March 2024
The Health Benefits of Laughter: May 2024
A laugh a day keeps the doctor away – Harvard Gazette, January 2023
Gelotology: The study of laughter & it’s effects on the body
The word gelotology comes from the Greek word gelos, (γέλιο) which means “laughter”. Gelotologists study the physiological effects of laughter, such as increased blood circulation, respiration, and the use of gelastic/laughter muscles
Laughter is the key to LOVE and positive relationships
Laughter and love boost each other in romantic relationships
YouTube: Norman Cousins: 10 mins of laughter = 2hrs pain-free sleep
Podcasts:
Books Referenced in Episode 12
The Body Keeps The Score by Bessell Van Der Kolk
Sacred Contracts by Caroline Myss
Relationship/Couples Resources
The Womenship Project / Le Projet Femme-tastique 