Mental Health Much?
Episodes
S.5 E.81 - Smoking and Vaping
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the last episode of season 5, I sit down with Ron and Luc from the expand project to discuss smoking and vaping, especially in the queer communitie...
S.5 E.80 - It's okay not to be okay
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Teresa from Salt River Therapy and I talk about the fact that it is okay not to be okay. In this political climate, it is entirely to...
S.5 E.79 - Sex work
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I am meeting with my friend Dill (@niceyhott) to talk about his profession: sex work. We discuss his past as a theatre kid, the boundaries you ...
S.5 E.78 - Maternité, bisexualité & invisibilité
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dans ce premier, et probablement seul, épisode francophone de la saison 5, je reçois Catherine du balado Entre Deux Eaux pour discuter des pressions...
S.5 E. 77 - The Social Media Dilemma
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, my friend Pia and I talk about social media. We discuss the way we present ourselves online, the way mental health is discussed on these pl...
S.5 E.76 - Gay Cruising
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with my friend Hugues about gay cruising and cruising spaces. Hugues dedicated much of his academic career to the topic, and h...
S.5 E.75 - Surviving Conversion Therapy
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lucas Wilson just released a book with the stories of 17 people who survived conversion therapy, so I had to have him on my podcast. Here's our record...
S.5 E.74 - How to love?
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While having dinner together a few weeks ago, my friend Paris and I realized we had both recently read All About Love, from bell hooks. And just like ...
S.5 E.73 - Disclosing HIV status publicly
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, my friend Mark and myself talk about disclosing HIV status out in the public. We discuss the various steps of a coming out, getting s...
S.5 E.72 - Creating safe spaces for lesbians
26 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcomes to season 5, finally launching today! For this first episode, I am the immense pleasure to talk to Capri and Cris, who are the two amazing c...
E.71 - Gay Divorce
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise Summer episode! June may be over, but we are still queer here on Mental Health Much! In this episode, we are talking about a topic that is n...
S.4 E.70 - Tips and Solutions to Help with Loneliness, part 2
04 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 2 of the season finale, discussing tips and solutions to help with loneliness. If you have not listened to the whole season, you can do s...
S.4 E.69 - Tips and Solutions to Help with Loneliness, part 1
20 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 1 of the season finale, discussing tips and solutions to help with loneliness. If you have not listened to the whole season, you can do s...
S.4 E.68 - Phones, Social Media & Dating Apps
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 10 of our series on loneliness for gay, bi and queer men. On this last regular episode of the season, McKenzie, Dale and I finally ...
S.4 E.67 - Sexuality and Intimacy
23 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On our journey to discuss loneliness in the gay community, it was time to address sexuality and relationships. In this episode, we discuss the role of...
S.4 E.66 - Autism & Other Neurodivergence
09 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Dale McKenzie and I are discussing autism, ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactive Disorder) and BPD (Borderline Personality Disor...
S.4 E.65 - Longing and Wanting More
24 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 65 in which we discuss fear of missing out, saying no, resting and seeking. PS. I apologize for the sound quality, I was recording...
S.4 E.64 - Searching the Scene to find Community
10 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dale, McKenzie and I are talking about queer history, and making the difference between the gay scene and the gay community. We also ...
S.4 E.63 - Working on Those Social Skills
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to talk about social skills and loneliness! In this episode McKenzie, Dale and I focus on improving six different social traits that we ...
S.4 E.62 - Internalized Stigma & Discrimination
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, McKenzie, Dale and I discuss the impact of stigma on discrimination and rejection, as well as how these impact loneliness for ay, bi ...
S.4 E.61 - The Queer Male Life Path
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the third episode dedicated to the topic of loneliness, Dale McKenzie and I are discussing life paths that are more typical for queer men: having m...
S.4 E.60 - Making the Most out of Social Activities
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Dale, McKenzie and I discuss the various types of social activities: one on one VS group activities, and unstructured vs struc...
S.4 E.59 - The Six Types of Loneliness
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first full episode of season 4 - describing the six types of loneliness. Follow along while McKenzie, Dale and myself start to get to kno...
S.4 E.58 - Introduction to Loneliness
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here it is! The launch of season 4! I am releasing this season a little bit later than I expected, but I am immensely happy to be back to Mental Heal...
E.57 - Politics in Therapy
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bonus episode! While I am starting to work on season 4 - which should start coming out by the end of November, - here's a fun bonus episode with ...
S.3 E.56 - Eating Disorders in Queer Culture
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise extra episode added to our season on body image in the queer communities! And this one has been recorded on camera! Join Jordan and I as we d...
S.3 E.55 - Conclusion of Season 3
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is it… it is the conclusion of this special season on body image and self-esteem with Jordan. I had a microphone malfunction, so I am sorry if ...
S.3 E.54 - Body Modifications & Plastic Surgery
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the last regular episode of our season on body image, Jordan and I decided to tackle the topic of body modifications and plastic surgery. Comes on ...
S.3 E.53 - Les vêtements, la mode et l'estime de soi
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dans ce premier, et probablement seul, épisode francophone de la saison 3, je reçois Marie du balado Entre Deux Eaux pour discuter de vêtement, de ...
S.3 E.52 - Fatphobia & Anti-Fat Bias
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Jordan and I are being allies with the health at every size movement and discussing fatphobia and anti-fat bias. If you want to learn more abou...
S.3 E.51 - The Diet Culture aka Wellness Industry
25 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is it, the big episode I have been prepping for since the start of this season: the episode on the diet culture and the wellness industry. Join J...
S.3 E.50 - Chubs and Chasers; The Invisible Community
11 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, my friend Darcy comes on the show to discuss gay relationships for gay men of sizes, through the community of chubs and chasers. In t...
S.3 E.49 - Diversity & Radical Acceptance
28 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s “mini episode,” Jordan and I interview The James Arrow, to talk about body diversity and radical acceptance. From his experience ...
S.3 E.48 - Body Image, Gay Sex and Relationships
14 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jordan and I are discussing body image in the context of gay sex and relationships. We will first discuss body insecurities and beauty norm...
S.3 E.47 - Lesbian Relationships & Body Image
31 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of this series on beauty standards, we get to talk to Loren and Amanda, about body image in the lesbian communities and in me...
S.3 E.46 - The History of Beauty Standards, part 2
17 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jordan and I are tackling the topic of beauty standards on the queer community. Impromptu fashion expert Jordan walks us through fashion tr...
S.3 E.45 - The History of Beauty Standards, part 1
03 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to season 3, a season exclusively dedicated to body image, diet culture and self-esteem. I am back with a special guest to start this season w...
E.44 - True Crime & Mental Health
22 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise! And happy Halloween! In this very long special spooky episode, I have the privilege to interview AJ from fellow Canadian podcast Crime Famil...
S.2 E. 43 - Why go to therapy when we feel bad from systemic world stressors?
06 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the last episode of season 2 of Mental Health Much, I receive Brendan to discuss a very important question: why should we go to therapy, when we a...
S.2 E.42 - Sentiment d'appartenance
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pour le dernier épisode francophone de la saison 2, je reçois nul autre que la sensation TikTok Mx Jimmy Blow pour parler identité et sentiment d’...
S.2 E.41 - Coming Out to your Doctor
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 41 of Mental Health Much?, I get to talk with Ian about coming out to your doctor. In this hour, we discuss trans health, sexual health and...
S.2 E.40 - Conforming
18 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, on Mental Health Much, Kiarmin and I answer the ultimate question (ish…): Is conforming good for you? Come on this journey with us, discu...
S.2 E.39 - Validation, Sex & Relationships
04 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 39 is my second mentor episode. And this time, I get to share the air with Rick, who has been a friend and a coworker for the past 8 years of ...
S2. E.38 - Antidépresseurs, stigmatisation & hormones de transition
21 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cette semaine, je reçois mon ami Aimé, qui vient nous parler d’antidépresseurs, de stigmatisation et de transition hormonale. Dans cet épisode, ...
E. 37 - Interview with Vincent
14 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I am giving you a throwback! One year ago, I was a guest on Shafik’s videocast to talk about working with people who use substances, taki...
S.2 E.36 - Imposter Syndrome
30 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
** This episode was recorded in Toronto. So I apologize for the construction noises behind Robyn and I ** This week, my colleague Robyn and myself are...
S.2 E.35 - Aging
16 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I am very excited to release the first of three, hopefully four, “Meet my Mentors” episode! Throughout season 2, you will have a chance...
S.2 E.34 - Procrastination
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I am meeting with my friend Dale to discuss procrastination and lack of motivation. I could write more about this episode... maybe I'll do ...
S.2 E.33 - Le monde de la drag
19 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dans ce premier épisode francophone de la saison 2, j’ai le plaisir de recevoir Barbada, drag queen canadienne renommée, pour discuter de la sant...
S.2 E.32 - Borderline Personality Disorder & Relationships
05 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
** Sorry for the background microphone noises ** Welcome to episode 32, where I receive Misty Crowley to talk about Borderline Personality Disorder. I...
E.31 - SPÉCIAL Gaytineau - Travailler dans le milieu communautaire
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dans cet épisode spécial, je me joins à Stéphanie, l’hôte et productrice du podcast Gaytineau, un podcast sur le monde queer de la région de G...
S2. E.30 - Dating someone who is not out of the closet
19 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I have the chance to talk to Chelsea, about being in a relationship with someone who is not out of the closet. More importantly, Chel...
S.2 E.29 - Escapism and Seeking Validation
05 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to season 2, starting with an episode on escapism, anxiety and seeking validation with the amazing visual artist Yunus Chkirate. In this episo...
E.28 - Special One-Year Anniversary! - The War on Drugs
30 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, on January 30, Mental Health Much? is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a special episode on the war on drugs, bringing back Jordan as ...
E.27 - MINISERIES: Crystal Meth & PnP - Episode 6: The Faces of our Communities
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the final episode of this miniseries on queer men, crystal meth and PnP. In this last hour, Jordan and I bring the conversation back to the re...
E.26 - MINISERIES: Crystal Meth & PnP - Episode 5: Harm Reduction VS Abstinence
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 5 of this special, Jordan and I explore the feud of all feuds: abstinence vs harm reduction. In this hour, we discuss our preconceptions ab...
E.25 - MINISERIES: Crystal Meth & PnP - Episode 4: The 12-Step Model
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In episode four of our miniseries, Jordan and I decided to talk about the 12-step model - more commonly known as “Alcoholic Anonymous.” The 12-ste...
E.24 - MINISERIES: Crystal Meth & PnP - Episode 3: The Paths to Meth, part 2
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the third episode of this miniseries on Queer men, Crystal Meth & PnP, Jordan and I continue our conversation about our personal, and the socia...
E.23 - MINISERIES: Crystal Meth & PnP - Episode 2: The Paths to Meth, part 1
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of this miniseries on Queer men, Crystal Meth & PnP, Jordan and I start a conversation about our personal, and the social, h...
E.22 - MINISERIES: Crystal Meth & PnP - Episode 1: Crystal Meth 101
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise! While I am still getting ready to launch Season 2 of Mental Health Much, I put together this special miniseries on the topic of Queer Men, C...
S.1 E.21 - Fashion, Gender Nonconformity and Mental Health
02 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the last episode of season 1, I receive my friend Zent to talk about fashion and mental health. We say goodbye to this first season by discussing d...
S.1 E.20 - Sexualité & Sobriété
18 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dans cet épisode francophone, le dernier épisode francophone de la saison 1, Éric vient nous parler de son chemin avec la sexualité et la drogue, ...
S.1 E.19 - Gaslighting (aka projective identification)
04 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, colleague, friend and psychoanalyst Marco joins me to talk about gaslighting, or in the psychoanalyst jargon: projective identification. On...
S.1 E.18 - English as a second language
21 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 15, I invited my good friend Henrique to talk about a reality that affects both of our lives on a daily basis in Toronto: having English as...
S.1 E.17 - Diverse representation in media
07 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 14, the incredibly talented Colin is joining me to discuss diversity in media and social media. Colin share details of his participation t...
S.1 E.16 - Living with ADHD in an ableist world
24 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Avesta talks about the struggles of living with ADHD in academia and in an ableist world. From her early struggles as a child to the ...
S.1 E.15 - Envy
10 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, my colleague Rahim came on my podcast to discuss the topic of envy. If you ever wondered what it sounds like when two therapists have a dri...
S.1 E.14 - Caring for a parent with chronic depression
26 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, my coworker Aaron is very generously talking about his relationship with his mother who struggled with depression for her whole life. He ex...
E.13 - SPÉCIAL Rézo #2 - La jeunesse LGBTQ+
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
** Désolé pour la qualité du son de mon micro ** Dans ce deuxième épisode spécial avec RÉZO, Naïka vient nous parler de la santé globale des ...
E.12 - SPÉCIAL Rézo #1 - Le travail de rue
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dans ce premier épisode spécial en collaboration avec RÉZO, Kevin vient nous parler de son parcours, de ses années à travailler dans des sites d'...
S.1 E.11 - Housing and finding a safe space
05 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
** Sorry for the sound quality of my mic ** This week, my friend and fellow OurSpace volunteer Taylor is coming on the show to discuss precarious hous...
S.1 E.10 - Circus, Performing Art and the Flow Community
22 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, my friend Wes is joining me to discuss his biggest passions: circus, performing art and the flow community. In this episode, Wes expl...
S.1 E.9 - Anger
08 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, my friend Nizar accepted to be brave and to talk about a topic that is not always very well received and that makes him feel a little...
E.8 - SPECIAL episode - Dating & Rejection - With Mela and Indrid from Who Would You Rather Podcast
01 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Special episode with Mela and Indrid from the Toronto-based dating podcast Who Would You rather? What perfect guests to discuss dating and rejection. ...
S.1 E.7 - Seasonal depression
24 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I am talking about seasonal depression with my friend McKenzie. In this episode, we discuss the love/hate relationship with winter, finding...
S.1 E.6 - Managing your passions to avoid burnout
10 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recording from his car because his household is too noisy, Daniel joins me this week to discuss burnout - and more precisely, burning out while doing ...
S.1 E.5 - Addiction, Sobriety & Creativity
27 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Mental Health Much?, Ash Winters, a Toronto-based queer poet, joins me to discuss addiction and creativity. From growing up in a sm...
S.1 E.4 - La résilience après un événement traumatisant
13 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dans ce premier épisode francophone de Mental Health Much?, je reçois Mahé. Une ancienne collègue de classe qui vient nous parler de résilience a...
S.1 E.3 - Cannabis use for anxiety and depression
27 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On episode three, Shane talks about his use of cannabis, sharing his story and explaining how the substance helps him with anxiety and depression. He ...
S.1 E.2 - Loneliness; avoiding it with the wrong coping strategies
13 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode, David explores his own sense of loneliness when his initial strategy, to "keep busy all the time," stopped working for him. Dav...
S.1 E.1 - Redefining your relationship with your parents as an adult
30 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode, our guest Marina is talking about her ever-changing relationship with her parents, now that she is an adult. From needing to be...