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Jan 2025
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Rewiring Your Brain for Emotional Safety...

Dr. Taz MD
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In this episode, Dr. Taz sits down for a heartfelt conversation with Sophie Grégoire Trudeau about tending to our emotional health and mental well-being. They explore topics including emotional literacy, brain health, trauma recovery, and the importance of community and connection in maintaining mental wellness. They also delve into the power of personal and familial healing and emphasize the significance of slowing down, being present, and nurturing authentic relationships. 

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About Sophie Grégoire Trudeau


Best-selling author, celebrated public speaker, and passionate mental health advocate, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau has championed gender equality, female empowerment, youth self-esteem, and the importance of physical activity for over two decades.


In her first book, Closer Together: Knowing Ourselves, Loving Each Other, Sophie explores the science behind brain health, emotional intelligence, and our unique emotional signatures, drawing on her personal journey and interviews with renowned experts.


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Host & Production Team

Host: Dr. Taz; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Lead Producer: Lauren Feighan; Editors: Jeremiah Schultz and Patrick Edwards)


02:42 Exploring Emotional Literacy

03:20 The Impact of Early Life Experiences

07:05 The Global Mental Health Crisis

14:57 The Importance of Emotional Safety

29:51 The Language of Love is Slow

33:27 The Emotional Load Carried by Women

36:41 The Role of Social Connections in Wellness

40:44 Navigating Family Dynamics and Raising Teenagers

50:50 The Influence of Social Media on Mental Health

54:11 The Importance of Community and Connection

56:08 Sophie Grégoire Trudeau's Personal Journey


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