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“Help! I’m a chronic people pleaser!”

Dr. Sirota was featured in the December 26th, 2022 issue of Woman’s World discussing the topic of people-pleasing. For an excerpt article, click here or refer to the graphic below.

Dealing with loss during the holidays in wake of the death of London Knight, Abakar Kazbekov

Dr. Marcia Sirota joins Devon Peacock to talk about facing loss during the holidays. You can’t go around the pain, you have to move through it.

Originally aired 12/19/22

Stay true to yourself and avoid people pleasing this holiday season

The holidays are fun, but can also be a stressful time for people pleasers. Dr. Marcia Sirota explains what people pleasing is and shares tips on how you can avoid it this holiday season.

Originally aired 12/12/22

Ruthless Compassion with Dr. Marcia Sirota

Dr. Sirota appeared on the  podcast, podcast, Relationship Alchemy with Marie-Elizabeth Mali in November 2022. 

She gave her insights and advice on why we should be taking responsibility for our own self-care, how to develop boundaries and tolerance, why we shouldn’t turn to romcoms for answers, and why adult relationships should be conditional.


To listen, click here.

Parents Cancel 15 Y.O. Son’s Birthday Party As Their Favored Daughter Was Not Interested In It

Having a sibling teaches you sharing, how to live with another person, and gives you a playmate and a best friend. When you have a sibling, you may be envious of only children as they get all the attention and don’t have to wear hand-me-down clothes. Not only that, but you don’t have to fight for your parents’ attention because as much as it is wrong, some parents don’t hide which child they love more.

 
For more, click here.

How a Chaotic, Abusive Childhood Can Lead to Estrangement

Siblings pitted against each other in childhood often become estranged as adults. For more, click here

Is Jealousy Keeping You Ruthless

Dr. Sirota was featured on the Jealousy Junkie podcast in August 2022 discussing how the Ruthless Compassion concept can successfully be applied to all aspects of your life. To listen, click here.

The impact of inflation on our mental health

The latest interest rate announcement from the Bank of Canada is set for this week. Economists are predicting an increase in the key policy rate by three-quarters of a percentage point in an effort to slow down inflation. How does inflation impact mental health?

Dr. Marcia Sirota is an author, speaker, coach and psychiatrist, joins Devon Peacock to discuss.

Originally published 07/12/22

Why it’s important to remember to have fun

The Canada Day long weekend is upon us. 2 and a half years into the COVID-19 pandemic, are Canadians having fun?

Dr. Marcia Sirota is an author, speaker, coach and psychiatrist and she joins Devon Peacock to talk about the importance of having fun in your life. 

Originally published 06/30/22

Talking to kids about school shootings following the attack in Uvalde, Texas

What do you say to kids about school shootings to ease their stress following the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas?

Dr. Marcia Sirota is an author, speaker, coach and psychiatrist, joins Devon Peacock to discuss. 

Originally published 05/31/22

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