“Art of the Mind” No Longer broadcasts as a separate program, please tune in to Sound Therapy Radio, Tuesdays at 7pm, on CJSF 90.1 FM

Past ‘Art of the Mind’ Episodes

  • Mental Health in First Nations Community. Métis musician and HIV outreach worker, Darron Cound joins us to talk about his work in the Aboriginal community. Musician Nadine Gagne supplies us with some tunes to celebrate Aboriginal heritage. To provide a comedic intermission, comedian Brian Majore joins us in the studio. We also speak to Mary Holmes, Program Coordinator for the Urban Aboriginal Intergenerational Garden project. Monday June 21st 7pm. Listen to the archived episode.
  • Mental Health and Chronic Illness. Michelle Anne Trask from St. Pauls Hospital shares with us psycho-social programs that support patients with chronic ailments. Musical Guest Skye Wallace performed live. Monday June 7th, 7pm, listen to the archive
    • Creative Healing Stories. From New York, we Speak with Julia Cameron, Writer and Author of the book ‘The Artists Way’about Art and its relationship with our emotions. Stephanie Price, a mental health advocate based in Nashville TN channels her creativity into raising consciousness about Borderline Personality Disorder. Local Singer Songwriter Rob Fillo also joins us to talk about audio engineering, writing and his creative process. Monday May 31st 7pm, listen to the archive


  • Mens Mental Health and Understanding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Dr. Steven Lake of Executive Support Net, talks about Mens Mental Health. While Dr. Nancy Prober from the Operational Stress and Injury Clinic provides some background on the Psychological Stresses of the Military and RCMP. Also featuring musical guests Illiteraty and John Pippus.Monday May 17th, 7pm. listen to the archived episode

     

  • MENTAL HEALTH WEEK SPECIAL: Managing the Creative Mind. Live from Gallery Gachet, with guests Stephen Long, Quin Martins. Naomi Lippett will be performing live. Also featuring Musical Co-Host Dan Mangan. Tuesday May 4th 7pm. listen to the archived episode
  • Monday May 3rd, 7pm. Women’s Mental Health. A special episode on Women’s Mental Health issues, including an interview with Gillian Mulvale. Musical Guest Sarah Numada performs live. Monday May 3rd, 7pm. listen to the archived episode
  • Monday April 19th, 7pm. Does your work drive you MAD? We explore workplace Mental Health Issues with Dr. Merv Gilbert and Mark Brunke. We also interview Graphic Novelist Von Allan, about his book ‘The Road to God Knows.’ Also in studio is Musical Guest Neal Ryan. Monday April 19th, 7pm.listen to the archived episode
  • Mental Health is a laughing matter. We explore the power of the laugh. David Granier, creator of Stand-up for Mental Health joins us in studio with class alumni, Robbie Engelquist. We play clips from Nelson Bardon and Melanie Rose. Live in studio are musical guests ‘The Balconies’. Original Broadcast date, Monday, April 5th, 7pm, click for archived broadcast.
  • Art Therapy Class. Katarina Thorsen (Kat) is the resident art therapist at Keith Lynn Alternative Secondary School (KLASS) joins us in studio where we will make Sock Monkeys! We also talk with Rafe Mair former lawyer and BC Cabinet Minister on Mental Health issues Musical guest Diane Reyes will also bless us with her music. Original Broadcast Date Monday March 29st, 7pm, click for archived broadcast
  • Music and the Mind: We speak have musical guest Drohan in studio. He will speak about his personal experience with music and healing. We also touch base with Ed and Haley Schwartzman about their project dedicated to their son and brother Ben, who tragically committed suicide in 2007. Original broadcast Date Monday March 15st, 7pm, click for more on this episode
  • Community Arts: We speak with the people behind Kickstart: Arts Culture and Disability. Also we speak with two artists about the Riley Park Stories project in Vancouver. Original broadcast Date Monday March 1st, 7pm, click for more on this episode
  • Psychosocial effects of War on Children. We ask War Child Canada the charitable work they are providing in such high-risk environments. In addition War Child Canada has worked with many high profile musicians to advance their cause. Performing live in studio is Elias. Original broadcast Date Monday February 1st, 7pm (pst), click for more on this episode.
  • Empowerment, taking back control. J Peachy and Kitt look at the issue of empowerment. How can we take back control in order to lead a healthy, fulfilling life. In studio will be Devon Boorman, Ron Sombilon, with musical guest Brandy Gibb. Original broadcast Date Monday January 18th, 7pm (pst), click for more on this episode.
  • Why should Canadians mind about the Mind? – Join J Peachy and Kitt Nova as they talk about recent events and have a look at the Mental Health Commission of Canada. Why is this project important and why are the taxpayers paying for this? In studio is Musical Guest Robert Wilson. Original broadcast Monday January 4th, 7pm (pst), click for more on this episode
  • Independent Spirituality – With Alexandra Amor (Cult a Love Story), Marja Bergen (Living Room Support) and Musical Guest John Pippus. Original broadcast Monday December 21, 7pm, click for the archived broadcast
  • Artistic Expressions – With Lisa Walker (Gallery Gachet), Ellen Ostofsky and John Burghardt (Touched by Fire) and musical guest Coco Love Alcorn. Original broadcast Monday December 7, click here for the archived broadcast.
  • Effect of addictions on children and Therapist trangressions on their clients – With artist Bernadine Fox. Original broadcast, Tuesday November 3rd, click here for the archived broadcast