Mindfulness & Meditation: Less Stress, Clearer Thoughts

The Core Health Collective

On today's episode, we're joined by Steph Kersta, a clinical therapist, certified mindfulness practitioner, educator, and co-founder of Hoame, a modern mindfulness and mediation studio in downtown Toronto.

Mindfulness and meditation practices have been growing in popularity over the last few years. As our lives continue to become increasingly busier, it's no surprise that people are looking for ways to slow down. Steph shares about the benefits of mindfulness and meditation, the importance of developing and building a community, and how technology can act as a hindrance and an aid in your personal mindfulness journey.

About Steph:

Stephanie Kersta holds an Honors Bachelor of Science with a specialist in Psychology, and a Masters of Science in Psychology. Additionally, she holds a number of certifications, namely, a post-graduate certificate in Addictions and Mental Health Counselling and including advanced training in Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia and Psychometric Assessments.

As a compliment to her strong clinical education, Stephanie has incorporated additional evidence-based holistic certificates to further round out her training, including certifications in four mindfulness and meditation clinical modalities.

Stephanie holds teaching positions at multiple post-secondary institutions including, McMaster University, Durham College, and Ontario Learn. As a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario she has a clinical psychotherapy practice where she primarily treats anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and insomnia. Stephanie is certified trainer with LivingWorks for both safeTALK and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Trainings (ASIST) as well as with the Mental Health Commission of Canada for Mental Health First Aid and certifies hundreds of individuals per year.

Stephanie has a strong clinical interest in the interplay between chronic stress and the development of physical and mental health conditions and has been published in the field of motivation and addiction, and has presented at international and national conferences.

She is also the co-founder of Hoame, North America’s largest modern meditation studio, and frequently works with Fortune 500 companies providing mental health and mental wellness consulting and training.