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Marcia Sirota
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Nov 24

Ruthless Compassion: The Power to Be Kind but Not a Pushover

The world is in a bad place these days. It’s clear that we all need to be kinder to each other. We really need more empathy [the understanding and emotional appreciation of another person’s experience] and more compassion [a caring response to another’s distress]. …

Mental Health

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Ruthless Compassion: The Power to Be Kind but Not a Pushover
Ruthless Compassion: The Power to Be Kind but Not a Pushover
Mental Health

6 min read


Nov 10

Sasha Velour Challenges the Lies About Drag Queens, Trans People, and Grooming

I was listening to the drag artist Sasha Velour being interviewed on the CBC radio show Q the other day, and I was struck by her reaction to one of the host, Tom Power’s questions. …

Mental Health

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Sasha Velour Challenges the Lies About Drag Queens, Trans People, and Grooming
Sasha Velour Challenges the Lies About Drag Queens, Trans People, and Grooming
Mental Health

8 min read


Oct 31

Matthew Perry Remembered: His Massive Talent, Huge Heart, and Terrible Demons

Mathew Perry was 54 when he died. It happened only a few days ago and at the time of writing this article, it’s not clear exactly what happened. We know that he drowned in a hot tub or a Jacuzzi after coming home from a two-hour game of pickleball. What…

Mental Health

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Matthew Perry Remembered: His Massive Talent, Huge Heart, and Terrible Demons
Matthew Perry Remembered: His Massive Talent, Huge Heart, and Terrible Demons
Mental Health

4 min read


Sep 27

The Many Dangers of Pop Psychology

There’s an old expression, “a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.” It means that a partial or inadequate understanding of a concept can create a lot of problems. That is especially true when it comes to psychology. Pop psychology is a mixed blessing. On the one hand, it brings an…

Mental Health

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The Many Dangers of Pop Psychology
The Many Dangers of Pop Psychology
Mental Health

6 min read


Aug 23

Minds on Fire: The Mental Health Impact of Our Climate Crisis

This has been an unprecedented season of wildfires in Canada. This isn’t my first blog on the topic and sadly, it won’t be my last. As I write this one, great swaths of the North West Territories and British Columbia are being evacuated due to out-of-control fires. People are losing…

Trauma

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Minds on Fire: The Mental Health Impact of Our Climate Crisis
Minds on Fire: The Mental Health Impact of Our Climate Crisis
Trauma

4 min read


Aug 14

The Prime Minister’s Divorce is None of My Business

I’m a loyal, proud Canadian. I love my country and feel immensely grateful for having been born here. I take an active interest in local and national politics and I always make sure to vote. …

Mental Health

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The Prime Minister’s Divorce is None of My Business
The Prime Minister’s Divorce is None of My Business
Mental Health

5 min read


Jul 27

The Other Side of Ghosting

Lately, I’ve been thinking about ghosting. People on the receiving end have described the experience as bewildering, exasperating, and agonizing. The sudden, often inexplicable withdrawal of all communication feels unnecessarily cruel. I empathize with these individuals and I recognize that in some instances, people engage in ghosting in order to…

Mental Health

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The Other Side of Ghosting
The Other Side of Ghosting
Mental Health

5 min read


Jul 26

Getting Through Heartbreak

Heartbreak is a particularly excruciating type of pain. That’s because it’s connected to the loss of what was most valuable in our lives. Romantic love brings many things, including joy, meaning, direction, and comfort. Each person we love adds something unique to the mix; be it their particular take on…

Mental Health

3 min read

Getting Through Heartbreak
Getting Through Heartbreak
Mental Health

3 min read


Jul 26

Why People With Power Refuse to Share

It’s funny how some people who have lots and lots of power want more and more, and how some people who have a ton of privilege feel like they need a ton more. Scarcity mindset

Mental Health

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Why People With Power Refuse to Share
Why People With Power Refuse to Share
Mental Health

5 min read


Jul 26

Getting Through Heartbreak

Heartbreak is a particularly excruciating type of pain. That’s because it’s connected to the loss of what was most valuable in our lives. Romantic love brings many things, including joy, meaning, direction, and comfort. Each person we love adds something unique to the mix; be it their particular take on…

Mental Health

3 min read

Getting Through Heartbreak
Getting Through Heartbreak
Mental Health

3 min read

Marcia Sirota

Marcia Sirota

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Writer, speaker, MD, and author of the Short & Sweet Guides to Life book series

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