web02.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:26:39 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) DCO Discourse... - Episodes Tagged with “On Loneliness In The Summer When Everyone Else Seems Fine” https://dcontario.fireside.fm/tags/on%20loneliness%20in%20the%20summer-when%20everyone%20else%20seems%20fine Mon, 28 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0400 Here at DCO Discourse we have discussions related to mental health, addictions, and life. We aim to provide listeners with tools and resources that will help them improve their own mental health and wellness, and support their family members, loved ones, and their community at large. If you would like to provide feedback or request future topics, please use the following link: https://forms.gle/MhSNiyMm2c2xsiv8A. If you are seeking support, we encourage you to visit our website at www.dcontario.org/locations to locate your nearest member centre. af episodic Moving Forward Through Partnerships Distress and Crisis Ontario Here at DCO Discourse we have discussions related to mental health, addictions, and life. We aim to provide listeners with tools and resources that will help them improve their own mental health and wellness, and support their family members, loved ones, and their community at large. If you would like to provide feedback or request future topics, please use the following link: https://forms.gle/MhSNiyMm2c2xsiv8A. If you are seeking support, we encourage you to visit our website at www.dcontario.org/locations to locate your nearest member centre. no mental health, addictions, Ontario, resources, learning, wellness, self-help, well-being Distress and Crisis Ontario ngear@dcontario.org Episode 343: On Loneliness in the Summer: When Everyone Else Seems Fine https://dcontario.fireside.fm/343 c7c3e7b3-ab94-45b0-a5f1-48e1261b89ae Mon, 28 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0400 Distress and Crisis Ontario full 3 Distress and Crisis Ontario This week on DCO Discourse, host Christina Droumtsekas is joined by Caitlin Plant to talk about the hidden emotional weight of summer. From FOMO and disrupted routines to grief triggers and social media comparison, we’re holding space for the parts of summer no one talks about. 39:58 no This week on DCO Discourse, host Christina Droumtsekas is joined by Caitlin Plant to talk about the hidden emotional weight of summer. From FOMO and disrupted routines to grief triggers and social media comparison, we’re holding space for the parts of summer no one talks about. Summer is often portrayed as a season of joy, sunshine, and connection—but for many, it can be a time of stress, pressure, and unexpected loneliness. We also explore what summer looks like for parents—especially single parents—who are working and juggling the pressure to create memorable experiences for their kids while holding everything together. We are here to remind listeners: your summer doesn’t have to look a certain way to be meaningful. If summer has ever left you feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or out of sync—you’re not alone. Tune in for a gentle, honest conversation about permission, presence, and self-care. To connect with support related to this episode, or for anything else going on in your life, please visit www.dcontario.org/locations to find your nearest Member Centre. Many of our centres operate 24/7. If you have feedback or future content requests, please use the following link: https://forms.gle/o8yUPMss6wo8dP1X8.&quot References: Bonjour-santé article: Bonjour-santé. (n.d.). Summer performance syndrome: Stop the pressure to have a perfect summer. https://bonjour-sante.ca/blogue/articles-en/summer-performance-syndrome-stop-the- pressure-to-have-a-perfect-summer.html WellNest article by Zainib Abdullah: Abdullah, Z. (2021, August 5). Summer-time sadness is real. WellNest. https://blog.well-nest.ca/2021/08/05/summer-time-sadness-is-real/ Psychology Today article: LaRocque, J. (2024, July 2). Alleviate summer pressure and enjoy the season your way. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/everyday-resilience/202407/alleviate-summer-pressure-and-enjoy-the-season-your-way On Loneliness in the Summer-When Everyone Else Seems Fine This week on DCO Discourse, host Christina Droumtsekas is joined by Caitlin Plant to talk about the hidden emotional weight of summer. From FOMO and disrupted routines to grief triggers and social media comparison, we’re holding space for the parts of summer no one talks about. Summer is often portrayed as a season of joy, sunshine, and connection—but for many, it can be a time of stress, pressure, and unexpected loneliness. We also explore what summer looks like for parents—especially single parents—who are working and juggling the pressure to create memorable experiences for their kids while holding everything together. We are here to remind listeners: your summer doesn’t have to look a certain way to be meaningful. If summer has ever left you feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or out of sync—you’re not alone. Tune in for a gentle, honest conversation about permission, presence, and self-care. To connect with support related to this episode, or for anything else going on in your life, please visit www.dcontario.org/locations to find your nearest Member Centre. Many of our centres operate 24/7. If you have feedback or future content requests, please use the following link: https://forms.gle/o8yUPMss6wo8dP1X8.&quot

References:
Bonjour-santé article:
Bonjour-santé. (n.d.). Summer performance syndrome: Stop the pressure to have a perfect summer. https://bonjour-sante.ca/blogue/articles-en/summer-performance-syndrome-stop-the-
pressure-to-have-a-perfect-summer.html

WellNest article by Zainib Abdullah:
Abdullah, Z. (2021, August 5). Summer-time sadness is real. WellNest. https://blog.well-nest.ca/2021/08/05/summer-time-sadness-is-real/

Psychology Today article:
LaRocque, J. (2024, July 2). Alleviate summer pressure and enjoy the season your way. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/everyday-resilience/202407/alleviate-summer-pressure-and-enjoy-the-season-your-way

]]> This week on DCO Discourse, host Christina Droumtsekas is joined by Caitlin Plant to talk about the hidden emotional weight of summer. From FOMO and disrupted routines to grief triggers and social media comparison, we’re holding space for the parts of summer no one talks about. Summer is often portrayed as a season of joy, sunshine, and connection—but for many, it can be a time of stress, pressure, and unexpected loneliness. We also explore what summer looks like for parents—especially single parents—who are working and juggling the pressure to create memorable experiences for their kids while holding everything together. We are here to remind listeners: your summer doesn’t have to look a certain way to be meaningful. If summer has ever left you feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or out of sync—you’re not alone. Tune in for a gentle, honest conversation about permission, presence, and self-care. To connect with support related to this episode, or for anything else going on in your life, please visit www.dcontario.org/locations to find your nearest Member Centre. Many of our centres operate 24/7. If you have feedback or future content requests, please use the following link: https://forms.gle/o8yUPMss6wo8dP1X8.&quot

References:
Bonjour-santé article:
Bonjour-santé. (n.d.). Summer performance syndrome: Stop the pressure to have a perfect summer. https://bonjour-sante.ca/blogue/articles-en/summer-performance-syndrome-stop-the-
pressure-to-have-a-perfect-summer.html

WellNest article by Zainib Abdullah:
Abdullah, Z. (2021, August 5). Summer-time sadness is real. WellNest. https://blog.well-nest.ca/2021/08/05/summer-time-sadness-is-real/

Psychology Today article:
LaRocque, J. (2024, July 2). Alleviate summer pressure and enjoy the season your way. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/everyday-resilience/202407/alleviate-summer-pressure-and-enjoy-the-season-your-way

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