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•Writer + Therapist (OT)+ Advocate
•Daily Explorer ✈️ Curated Maximalist 📚 Creator 🎨
🌎: #travelwithsel_s |👜: #shopwithselena
•HBSc, MSc 👩‍🎓 YT👇

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Meet Selena Singh-Russell, MSc, OT Reg. A trailblazing occupational therapist who’s turning personal challenges into powerful advocacy. As the first in her family to graduate from university, she transformed her experiences with mental health stigma in Caribbean communities and her own rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis into a mission to help others. Today, she uses her platform to raise awareness about disabilities, mental health, and the transformative power of occupational therapy. From creating wellness kits for mental health services to authoring prompt journals for young adults, Selena proves that our greatest struggles can become our strongest superpowers. ✨

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#MentalHealthAdvocate #OccupationalTherapy #DisabilityAwareness #RheumatoidArthritis #CaribbeanMentalHealth #FirstGenGraduate #HealthcareHeroes #MentalHealthMatters #WellnessWarrior #RehabSciences #OTMonth #DisabilityRights #MentalHealthStigma #TherapyLife #HealthAdvocate #Inspiration #Resilience #SocialImpact #HealthcareAdvocacy #WellnessJourney

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Selena Singh-Russell is on a mission to transform mental healthcare in Caribbean communities worldwide. After witnessing family members struggle with mental health stigma and limited treatment options, this occupational therapist is using her platform to advocate for holistic care beyond just medication. She’s creating wellness kits for individuals seeking mental health services and building a non-profit organization with dreams of reaching third-world countries.

Her vision? A cultural shift that combines medication, talk therapy, and meaningful activities to help people thrive. From personal pain to global purpose. This is how real change begins. 🌍

@sel_s

#MentalHealthAdvocate #CaribbeanMentalHealth #OccupationalTherapy #MentalHealthMatters #GlobalHealth #NonProfit #WellnessKits #MentalHealthStigma #HealthcareEquity #ThirdWorldCountries #Psychotherapy #HolisticHealth #ChangeTheWorld #MentalHealthResearch #CulturalShift #HealthAdvocate #OTLife #MentalHealthAwareness #SocialImpact #HealingJourney

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✨ Our Stay In Canada’s Top-Rated Hotel✨ Three weeks ago, we embarked on our BC adventure. Our first stop after we landed was Abigail’s Hotel. This charming spot has been rated number one by travellers on TripAdvisor’s Best of the Best Hotels in Canada for multiple years. I can easily understand why! The service and attention to detail were on another level.

As soon as I walked into our room, I saw this sweet birthday card, complimentary chocolate-covered strawberries and cookies waiting on the bed.

I’ll share more about our full experience at Abigail’s hotel in the next couple of posts. This is one you don’t wanna miss if you’re heading to Victoria in the future!

Also wanted to say thank you to all of the staff (including those behind the scenes) who made our stay so special.
It was the perfect way to celebrate my birthday last month. We appreciate every single one of you and your commitment to excellent service did not go unnoticed.

📍 @abigailshotel

#abigailshotel #victoriabc #explorebc #visitbc #visitcanada #canadatourism #canadatravel #travelcanada #besthotels #canadasbest #bchotel #beautifulhotels #hotelrooms #hotelroomview #placestovisitcanada #travelblog #supportlocal #boutiquehotel #travelwithsel_s

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The Real Bridesmaids of Brampton ✨ We were so happy to stand by your side on your big day, Kasia!

📸: @maigancowenphotography
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Thanks again to @malekelshawarma for hosting us. This Chicken Shawarma was amazing and their hospitality was top notch. See my recent Reel for more!

📍 @malekelshawarma in Oakville, ON
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✨ MR. PUFFS DESSERT BAR ✨

Mr. Puffs Dessert Bar recently opened their second location in Mississauga!

They sell their puffs by the box, with all sorts of yummy toppings including strawberry cheesecake and chocolate (which I tried and were both AMAZING).

I also tried the Mount Olympus, which includes ice cream and puffs. Mine had the cookies and cream topping…scrumptious.

Mr. Puffs also sells a variety of delicious beverages, both hot and cold. I had the blueberry milkshake + whipped cream and my husband had a classic cappuccino. The drinks were perfectly made!

If you’re craving something sweet, I highly recommend you go check Mr. Puffs out! There are also locations in Hamilton and Montreal!

Thank you to Afeefa and the staff at @mrpuffsdixie for the hospitality!

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#yyzfoodies #yyzfood #mississaugafood #mississaugafoodie #torontofood #torontofoodie #cravethe6ix #tastetoronto #torontolife #torontofoodblog #torontofoodblogger #mrpuffs #desserts #mississuagadessert #desserttime #torontoeats #sweettooth

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#Ad • I received this complimentary SoftSoap Exfoliating Body Wash from SoftSoap and Influenster. It smells and feels amazing! It also has exfoliating beads and is free of parabens. Thank you @influenster for allowing me to try it out. #FeelTheJoyOfClean #SoftsoapPartner #complimentary @softsoapbrand @shoppersdrugmart #skincare #parabenfree

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Did you know that there’s a cool crepe restaurant within Erin Mills Town Centre? Crepes De Luxe (@crepesdeluxe_emtc) offers sweet and savoury crepes, along with waffles.

My husband and I were invited to try their Crepe Saumon Fume (made with smoked salmon, cheese, mushrooms and spinach) and Nutella Strawberry Waffle with Walnuts.

Both were amazing! The salmon was smoked to perfection and the waffle was a dream for my sweet tooth.

We also tried their Iced Cherry Juice and White Chocolate Rose Iced Latte. The Iced Cherry Juice was like a liquid Jolly Rancher. Absolutely delicious! The latte was unlike any other I’ve had before.

On top of that, the service was excellent!

Thank you to Crepes de Luxe for hosting us.

📍 Crepes de Luxe, Erin Mills Town Centre, Mississauga ON (located on the lower level beside the Walmart)

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I received an invitation to visit the new location of @shaketherapyca in Brampton on Red Maple Drive.
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I got the Sky High Blueberry Donut Stack. It was AMAZING. Many milkshakes I’ve had like this are too sweet, but this one was the perfect amount of sweetness. Shake Therapy has many other “crazy shakes” and I’ll post one more awesome one in a few days!
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Until then, go check them out! Also, when I visited, there was no longgg line like some other milkshake places in Brampton 😉 But, that’s bound to change as people discover it! Thanks @shaketherapyca for the invite and the milkshake!
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#shaketherapy #milkshake #crazyshake #freakshake #dessert #donut #torontoeats #bramptoneats #bramptonfood #bramptonblog #bramptonblogger #bramptonfoodie #torontodesserts #ontarioblog #ontariofood #exploreontario

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I received these #complimentary lotions from Nivea and Influenster to try out and review. 🧴 I love these lotions because they smell amazing, contain jojoba oils and only a small amount is needed to hydrate my skin for hours. The Cherry Blossom is my favourite (as you may have noticed, that’s been my go-to scent for the past few months).
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Nivea has been a staple in my skincare routine for years, and I’m so glad that I was able to try these awesome products, including the new Coconut body lotion. Thank you @niveacanada and @influensterca for this #voxbox
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#influenster #nivea #contest #skincare #lotion #cherryblossomlotion #beautyblog #complimentary #niveavoxbox #skincareroutine @Influenster @nivea #niveacanada

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I have been using these complimentary skincare products from @forwardwithdesign and @influensterca for about a week now and I’m so impressed!

The plant-based moisturizer keeps my skin hydrated for hours and smells so good. The charcoal cleanser definitely makes my skin feel refreshed and clean after a long day.

The packaging is innovative and functional. I can pop it into my purse without making my bag bulky.

On top of that, @forwardwithdesign is based in Canada and you know I love supporting Canadian businesses.

Thank you @influensterca and @forwardwithdesign for this VoxBox.

#influenster #voxbox #forwardwithdesign #complimentary #ad #supportcanadianmade #canadianskincare #cleanskincare #naturalskincare #nontoxicbeauty
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This luxe tumbler by @forwardwithdesign helps to keep me hydrated, as the weather is getting warmer and I’m being more physically active outdoors.

It is insulated with stainless steel to keep beverages cool or hot for hours and has a spill-proof lid when the straw is removed.

Thank you @forwardwithdesign and @influensterca for this complimentary tumbler!

#complimentary #ad #ThatsFWDThinking #contest #influenster #forwardwithdesign #tumbler #canadianmade #supportcanadian #voxbox #influenstervoxbox #workoutequipment #gymbagessentials #workoutessentials

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