In this powerful episode of the Enriched Mindset Podcast, Dr. Lee and Emilia Kasprzak sit down with Lindsey Snaychuk, a Clinical Psychology PhD student at Toronto Metropolitan University, whose work and experience are reshaping the conversation around sex addiction, mentorship, and the hidden challenges of graduate school.

Lindsey opens up about her journey as a first-generation graduate student, candidly sharing how she navigated four application cycles, imposter syndrome, and financial barriers to ultimately earn one of Canada’s most competitive scholarships (CGS-D). From working in the beauty industry to becoming a leading voice in compulsive sexual behaviour research, her story is one of grit, growth, and giving back.

Listeners will learn:

• What sex addiction really is — and isn’t — from a psychological lens

• The stigma surrounding sexual health and how clinicians can respond with nuance

• How mentorship transformed Lindsey’s path — and how she’s paying it forward

• Practical tips for managing clinical burnout, impostor syndrome, and financial stress

• The red and green flags in choosing a clinical psychology graduate programme

Whether you’re a student applying to grad school, a clinician-in-training, or someone interested in the human side of psychological research, this episode is filled with wisdom, honesty, and heart.