The Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba, along with Peer Connections Manitoba and the MHERC Library, are pleased to offer an ongoing self-help book club called the Mindshift Book Club. We are excited to announce our next selection brought to us by Red River Mutual: The Mind-Gut Connection by Emeran Mayer, MD. This fascinating book explores the complex relationship between the brain and the digestive system, revealing how this connection impacts mood, decision-making, and overall well-being.

The next book club will run for five weeks, and is now kicking off on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, and ending Wednesday, November 26, 2025 after a slight delay due to facilitator availability. Meetings will be held every Wednesday from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the MHERC Library, located in the MDAM office at 100 – 4 Fort Street, Winnipeg.

Spaces are limited to 15 participants. As of 4:30 pm on Friday October 24, 2025 all spots are now filled!

Previously, the club has enjoyed exploring Atomic Habits, Atlas of the Heart, Essentialism, Keeping Finance Personal, and Rewire: Your Neurotoolkit for Everyday Life by Nicole Vignola.

We are pleased to announce there is no fee associated with this book club, thanks to funding secured by Peer Connections Manitoba. A big thank you to Red River Mutual!

A Note from our Partner – Red River Mutual:

At Red River Mutual, we believe that mental wellness is a journey best taken together. We’re proud to sponsor this self-help book club, a space where stories spark conversations, and conversations nurture healing and growth. Whether you’re here to learn, reflect on your own experiences, or simply connect and share stories with others, know that you are supported and valued.

Thank you for being part of this meaningful initiative. We’re honoured to work with Peer Connections, Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba, and the MHERC Library to support you in this journey toward greater understanding and compassion for yourself.

With care,

Red River Mutual