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Erika Horwitz

Erika Horwitz

Registered psychologist, mindfulness expert, and co-author of "Improbable and Extraordinary"; President Elect of the British Columbia Psychological Association with 30+ years of clinical experience.

Jun 2, 2026

Beyond Blind Blaming

Beyond Blind Blaming

Mental Health Myths, Mindfulness Practice, and Personal Transformation | Dr. Erika Horwitz

Jun 2 · 35m

Kevin St. Clergy
Kevin St. ClergyHOST
5:00
What inspired you to share this story and what did you hope people would take away from it?
Erika Horwitz
Erika HorwitzGUEST
5:04
Okay, well, you know, I'm fascinated by human behavior and nature and helping people feel better.
Erika Horwitz
Erika HorwitzGUEST
5:11
I have a brother who was born with bipolar disorder.
Erika Horwitz
Erika HorwitzGUEST
5:14
Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder.
Erika Horwitz
Erika HorwitzGUEST
5:17
You don't get it from trauma.
Erika Horwitz
Erika HorwitzGUEST
5:19
But when it combines with trauma, it can be much more significant.
Erika Horwitz
Erika HorwitzGUEST
5:23
So he was undiagnosed until he was in his 40s.

15 MINS LATER

Kevin St. Clergy
Kevin St. ClergyHOST
20:41
What are some practical ways people can start using mindfulness to interrupt patterns and respond differently in their daily lives?

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