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Marcia Sirota

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Psychiatrist, writer, speaker, podcaster, shit disturber https://linktr.ee/doctormarcia

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In the latest episode of the Ruthless Compassion podcast I speak with Diane Dreher, PhD, about her positive approach to combating chronic stress.

Available wherever you listen:
https://bit.ly/4rmAlBi

#chronicstress #innerpeace #positive #mentalhealth #psychology #ruthlesscompassion #befiercelykind

10.03.2026 22:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In the latest episode of the Ruthless Compassion podcast I speak with Diane Dreher, PhD, about her positive approach to combating chronic stress.

Available wherever you listen:
https://bit.ly/4rmAlBi

#chronicstress #innerpeace #positive #mentalhealth #psychology #ruthlesscompassion #befiercelykind

10.03.2026 16:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#wisdomwednesday Itโ€™s so important to find a balance between being informed of the news and being overwhelmed by the news. Make sure you use reputable sources of information and make sure to take time away from the news to decompress and shift your perspective. #ruthlesscompassion #befiercelykind

04.03.2026 14:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How often do you compare yourself to others? Take part in our super-quick 30-second new poll to let us know.

Click the link below to take the poll now:
https://form.questionscout.com/69a5d91d4cb8db03b2a69a2c

#poll #ruthlesscompassion #befiercelykind

03.03.2026 01:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How do you deal with feelings of anger? Take part in our super-quick 30-second new poll to let us know.

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https://form.questionscout.com/699504e3e14b6ace0c8ccbec

#poll #ruthlesscompassion #befiercelykind

26.02.2026 13:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#wisdomwednesday Having healthy boundaries doesnโ€™t make you a mean person. It makes you someone who is safe. Never feel bad about your boundaries. #ruthlesscompassion #kindvsnice #befiercelykind

25.02.2026 14:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In my latest blog, I discuss the Tumbler Ridge tragedy and how it's a time for greater tolerance and empathy for all.

https://marciasirotamd.com/psychology-popular-culture/tumbler-ridge-lets-come-together-with-love-and-compassion

#canada #mentalhealth #blog #ruthlesscompassion #befiercelykind

24.02.2026 13:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In the latest episode of the Ruthless Compassion podcast I speak with novelist and essayist, Stephen Marche, about making sense of our current political climate.

Available wherever you listen:
https://bit.ly/4s98WDL

#politics #usa #news #ruthlesscompassion #kindvsnice #befiercelykind

24.02.2026 01:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In the latest episode of the Ruthless Compassion podcast I speak with novelist and essayist, Stephen Marche, about making sense of our current political climate.

Available wherever you listen:
https://bit.ly/4s98WDL

#politics #usa #news #psychology #ruthlesscompassion #kindvsnice #befiercelykind

24.02.2026 01:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#wisdomwednesday Empathy is not weakness. Itโ€™s not a character flaw. Itโ€™s our best quality. People with antisocial personality disorder lack empathy. Sociopaths lack empathy. Thatโ€™s not who we want to be. #ruthlesscompassion #kindvsnice #befiercelykind

18.02.2026 14:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In my latest blog, I discuss the strong association between cannabis use and psychosis in young people.

Click the link below to read my latest blog now:
https://bit.ly/3O4soTv

#psychology #cannabis #marijuana #psychosis #youth #mentalhealth #blog #ruthlesscompassion #befiercelykind

12.02.2026 13:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#wisdomwednesday Empathy is not weakness. Itโ€™s strength. We have to be strong to understand what another person is feeling and to care about them. Empathy builds connections, decreases polarization, and heals the world. #ruthlesscompassion #kindvsnice #befiercelykind

11.02.2026 14:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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TIFFTalk50 Episode 11 - Calle Mรกlaga

Photo courtesy of: The Toronto International Film Festivalยฎ

#fyp #tiff50 #tiff #filmfestival #filmreview #filmrecap #tifftalk #psychology #mentalhealth #reelmental #ruthlesscompassion #befiercelykind โจ@TIFFโฉ โจ@torontointernationalfilmfe745โฉ

09.02.2026 16:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#wisdomwednesday We should go into our relationships with an open heart and open eyes. We should trust the person, not their role, and only if/when they show us that theyโ€™re trustworthy. If we see a red flag, we should pay attention to it and explore it. Thatโ€™s how to stay safe. #ruthlesscompassion

04.02.2026 14:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How comfortable are you with giving and/or receiving? Take part in our super-quick 30-second new poll to let us know.

Click the link below to take the poll now:
https://form.questionscout.com/69820896601950b6be55ff14

#poll #ruthlesscompassion #befiercelykind

04.02.2026 01:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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TIFFTalk50 Episode 10 - Left Handed Girl

Photo courtesy of: The Toronto International Film Festivalยฎ

#fyp #tiff50 #tiff #filmfestival #filmreview #filmrecap #tifftalk #moviereviewer #psychology #mentalhealth #reelmental #ruthlesscompassion #befiercelykind @TIFF @torontointernationalfilmfe745

03.02.2026 23:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In the latest episode of the Ruthless Compassion podcast I speak with Todd Smith about thriving as a highly sensitive person.

Available wherever you listen:
https://bit.ly/4alLixG

#mentalhealthawareness #psychotherapy #psychology #psychiatry #ruthlesscompassion #kindvsnice #befiercelykind

29.01.2026 23:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In the latest episode of the Ruthless Compassion podcast I speak with Todd Smith about thriving as a highly sensitive person.

Available wherever you listen:
https://bit.ly/4alLixG

#mentalhealthawareness #psychotherapy #psychology #psychiatry #ruthlesscompassion #kindvsnice #befiercelykind

29.01.2026 14:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#wisdomwednesday When someone gives you a sincere compliment itโ€™s a gift for both of you: you receive the affirmation which makes you feel good, and they get the opportunity to show you kindness, which makes them feel good. #ruthlesscompassion #kindvsnice #befiercelykind

28.01.2026 14:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In my latest blog, I discuss the Canadian TV show, "Heated Rivalry," that explores the romantic challenges of queer NHL hockey players.

Click the link below to read my latest blog now:
https://bit.ly/3NzrI8r

#heatedrivalry #queerlove #ruthlesscompassion #befiercelykind

28.01.2026 01:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How do you deal with the dark, cold days of winter? Take part in our super-quick 30-second new poll to let us know.

Click the link below to take the new poll now:
https://form.questionscout.com/697116ff87a828a5c1e396c4

#poll #ruthlesscompassion #befiercelykind

22.01.2026 13:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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TIFFTalk50 Episode 9 - Mile End Kicks

Photo courtesy of: The Toronto International Film Festivalยฎ

#fyp #tiff50 #tiff #filmfestival #tifftalk #moviereview #psychology #mentalhealth #reelmental #ruthlesscompassion #befiercelykind @TIFF @torontointernationalfilmfe745

21.01.2026 15:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#wisdomwednesday People in positions of power must have strong and clear boundaries with the people they serve. Otherwise, they risk being coercive and causing harm. When in positions of power, we must be respectful of others and not assume that we know better. #ruthlesscompassion #befiercelykind

21.01.2026 14:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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TIFFTalk50 Episode 8 - Forastera

Photo courtesy of: The Toronto International Film Festivalยฎ

#fyp #tiff50 #tiff #filmfestival #filmrecap #tifftalk #moviereview #moviesynopsis #psychology #mentalhealth #reelmental #befiercelykind @TIFF @torontointernationalfilmfe745

20.01.2026 23:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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TIFFTalk50 Episode 7 - Girl

Photo courtesy of: The Toronto International Film Festivalยฎ

#fyp #tiff50 #torontointernationalfilmfestival #tiff #filmrecap #tifftalk #moviereview #psychology #mentalhealth #reelmental #befiercelykind @TIFF @torontointernationalfilmfe745

20.01.2026 00:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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TIFFTalk50 Episode 6 - A Private Life
Photo courtesy of: George Lechaptois and the Toronto International Film Festivalยฎ

#fyp #tiff50 #tiff #filmreview #tifftalk #moviereview #jodiefoster #psychology #mentalhealth #reelmental #befiercelykind @TIFF @torontointernationalfilmfe745

19.01.2026 20:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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TIFFTalk50 Episode 5 - The Sun Rises On Us All

Photo courtesy of: Toronto International Film Festivalยฎ

#fyp #tiff50 #torontointernationalfilmfestival #tiff #filmreview #tifftalk #moviereview #moviesynopsis #psychology #mentalhealth #reelmental #befiercelykind @TIFF @torontointernationalfilmfe745

19.01.2026 15:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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TIFFTOK50 Episode 4 - & Sons

Photo courtesy of: Toronto International Film Festivalยฎ

#fyp #tiff50 #tiff #filmfestival #filmreview #filmrecap #tifftalk #moviereview #moviesynopsis #psychology #mentalhealth #reelmental #kindnotnice #befiercelykind โ€ช @TIFF โ€ช @torontointernationalfilmfe745

17.01.2026 00:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In the latest episode of the Reel Mental Podcast I discuss the film "The Sun Rises On Us All" with writer-director Cai Shangjun and screenwriter Han Nianjin at The Toronto International Film Festivalยฎ. Special thanks to our interpreter Erika Li.

Available wherever you listen:
https://bit.ly/4pDBWBO

15.01.2026 00:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#wisdomwednesday When domestic and world events are overwhelming, there are two things that you can do: be kind and be creative. Both bring hope and meaning and both mitigate despair. #ruthlesscompassion #kindnotnice #befiercelykind

14.01.2026 14:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0