Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift is joined by psychologist Joanna Pozzulo who talks about the booming wellness industry and the challenges of navigating it due to the prevalence of unsubstantiated claims. She focuses on bibliotherapy, specifically self-help books, and offers five tips for selecting credible, evidence-based resources. These tips include checking author credentials, not relying on popularity, exploring different book sections, being open to diverse topics, and thinking critically about the information presented. Pozzulo also emphasizes the benefits of reading for well-being and highlights the Reading for Well-Being Community Book Club at Carleton University as a resource for finding evidence-based books and engaging in discussions. https://carleton.ca/mental-health/mewerths-reading-for-well-being-community-book-club/

In a discussion about the emotional investment of hockey fans, Ben Shellenberg, an associate professor at the University of Manitoba, speaks with Shane Hewitt, to explain how fans integrate their team into their identity, the coping mechanisms they use to deal with losses, and the passion that fuels their devotion.

Originally aired on2025-05-21