Mandy Wintink

I'm Mandy... the common denominator of Mandyland. I go by a lot of titles including, but not limited to: (in chronological order) Winnipegger, Athlete, Thinker/Academic, Feminist, Leader, Entrepreneur, Starter, Psychologist, Neuroscientist, Doctor, Ultimate Frisbee Player/Captain, University Prof, Mama to Furbabies, Writer, Life Coach, Business Owner, Torontonian, Partner/Wife, Mama, Author, Co-Home-Ownership Community Member, Podcaster... To Learn more about me head to my website: www.MandyWintink.com or my company's (The Centre For Applied Neuroscience), www.KnowYOurBrain.ca.

My Monologues

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Dopamine Hits and Reward (S5E1)
Mandyland Rant: Christmas (S3E10)

It’s December. Christmas season is well among us. It’s a crazy time of year for many people. Not me. But for many others. Here in this rant I talk about my process of degifting my holidays, the terribleness of commercialized Christmas, the egocentrism of Christmas, the stress and money issues around Christmas, and where is religion in all of this? I end with some thoughts on Santa.

Mandyland Rant: University Education (S3E8)

Me ranting about accessibility issues and the university system. No, I’m not actually lacking compassion for people’s needs. What I’m annoyed with is why we aren’t individualizing education more. I have lots of issues with the university system and you can read about some of them in the MicroDegree Manifesto too.

Nailing the Ask... i.e., asking for money with Mandy (S3E3)

I reflect on two examples of people asking for money, one good, one not-so good.

Season 2 Recap and Season 3 Forecast (S2E35)

Just a little recap of my experience with season two and forecasting what to expect for season 3.

My Facebook Sabbatical Has Begun (S2E11)

I’m taking a Facebook Sabbatical… and this is why. 

A really shitty Monday and existential depression (S2E8)
After 3 Years... I'm Done Breastfeeding! (S2E3)
Season Two Opener
End of Season Call Out
Wow. This delivery window really puts a damper in the dopamine surge of anticipatory reward. 🤨
We have two new facilitators leading the re-defined parenting virtual community club tonight. @almi.j.coaching and @storerdenise The club is about mutual support and understanding of the challenges and rewards of being a parent (especially during unp
This feels like an accident waiting to happen.
Cats in boxes. Never gets old.
FYI: parenting support!
“Can you show me how food makes poop again mommy?” #whiteboardlessons
Who knew???!! Not I.
I’m drinking my @alchemypicklecompany Kombucha while writing the chapter on gut-brain mental health for my next book! Kombucha makes me feel amazing. Reminds me of the surge of oxytocin from breastfeeding. #neuropsychoidiology
Kids these days...
I didn’t realize the covid halting of global warming would happen this quickly!