If you’re feeling overwhelmed and need help, this video is for you. 👋😊 Looking for ways to overcome overwhelm? Trying to figure out what to do when you are overwhelmed? I have some quick and effective tips to help you identify how to stop feeling overwhelmed, as well as some practical advice on how to stop feeling overwhelmed longer-term. In this new episode adapted from the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m talking about what to do if you’re overwhelmed and stressed so you can calm y...
Oct 15, 2023•6 min
Are you making progress in life, or are you just going round in circles? 😵💫 Making tangible progress in life and building momentum in life can be a real challenge because it requires time, effort and perseverance… and we tend to want results immediately! But with hard work we can make steady and slow progress that leads to amazing outcomes. So, what’s involved in making progress? How can you create momentum for yourself and get unstuck now and in the future? If you’ve ever found yourself feel...
Oct 08, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 200
Is fear holding you back from making progress in life? Are you just going round in circles? 😵💫 Making tangible progress in life and building momentum in life can be a real challenge because it requires time, effort and perseverance… and it also requires us to push through fear, which requires courage and persistence. If you want to create momentum for yourself and get unstuck now and in the future, and if you’ve ever found yourself feeling stuck and wondering how to make positive progress in ...
Oct 08, 2023•5 min
Why is it so hard to let go of our attachments, even to people and things that we know are bad for us?! 😱😰 What is attachment, and what’s the difference between healthy attachment and unhealthy attachments? If you’ve ever found yourself getting too attached to someone or something, or dealing with abandonment issues, then you’ve come to the right place! Most, if not all, of us have experienced a situation or relationship that feels ‘icky’ (the proper scientific term, obviously) but it’s tough ...
Oct 01, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 199
Why is it so hard to let go of our attachments, even to people and things that we know are bad for us?! 😱😰 What is attachment, and what’s the difference between healthy attachment and unhealthy attachments? If you’ve ever found yourself getting too attached to someone or something, or dealing with abandonment issues, then you’ve come to the right place! Most, if not all, of us have experienced a situation or relationship that feels ‘icky’ (the proper scientific term, obviously) but it’s tough ...
Oct 01, 2023•6 min
Why do our emotions have to be so tricky sometimes?! 🤯😱😵💫 The good news is that it’s possible to learn how to manage your emotions more effectively so that they don’t control you… so, welcome to the magical world of emotional regulation! What is emotional regulation? Why is it so difficult to control your emotions sometimes, and what’s the difference between responding and reacting? And how can you learn to regulate your emotions? Whether you tend to be calm and quiet, or loud and hot-blood...
Sep 24, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 198
What is emotional regulation… and why do our emotions have to be so tricky sometimes?! 🤯😱😵💫 Whether you tend to be calm and quiet, or loud and hot-blooded, in this new episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m talking about how to regulate your emotions with practical tips you can apply immediately. So, let’s talk! I’ll be talking about why it’s so difficult to control your emotions sometimes, and the difference between responding and reacting. Plus I’ll show you how you can...
Sep 24, 2023•5 min
What is social anxiety? Why does social anxiety happen, and can you learn how to deal with social situations if you have an anxiety disorder? Finding strategies for overcoming social anxiety takes work, but a little forward planning can reduce stress in social situations and help you prevent panic attacks (if you’re someone prone to a panic attack when navigating social anxiety!). Regardless of whether or not you have social anxiety disorder, in this new episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental He...
Sep 17, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 197
If you’re looking for strategies for coping with social anxiety that actually work, then this is the video for you! Finding strategies for overcoming social anxiety takes work, but a little forward planning can reduce stress in social situations and help you prevent panic attacks (if you’re someone prone to a panic attack when navigating social anxiety!). Regardless of whether or not you have social anxiety disorder, in this new video based on the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m talki...
Sep 17, 2023•6 min
How do you deal with pressure and feeling overwhelmed? How do you manage stress, and can you figure out a strategy for avoiding burnout? Learning ways to handle pressure takes work, and so if you’re looking for tips to handle pressure (whether that’s work related stress or issues in your personal life) then this is the episode for you! In this new episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m looking at how pressure affects us, as well as how pressure can lead to stress and burnout i...
Sep 10, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 196
How do you deal with pressure and feeling overwhelmed? Can you learn how to avoid burnout? The answer to both of those questions is yes, and in this video I’ll show you how to do it! In recent years we’ve seen the rise of burnout, as more and more of us are faced with pressure to perform… leading to stress at work and at home. Finding greater work life balance requires a proactive approach to your wellbeing, learning how to manage stress, and identifying a strategy for avoiding burnout that work...
Sep 10, 2023•6 min
Does being flexible and adaptable help your mental health? Yes! 🙌😁🎉 What does being flexible and adaptable mean? How does flexibility and adaptability improve your mental health? And can you become adaptable and learn how to adapt to changing times? If you’ve ever wondered how to be less rigid and better able to manage change, this is the episode for you! In this new episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m looking at the role that flexibility and adaptability play in better ...
Sep 03, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 195
Do you want to be more successful in life? Then you need to learn to be more flexible and adaptable… and I’m going to show you how (plus I’ll share why it helps your mental health). 🙌😁🎉 What does being flexible and adaptable mean? How does flexibility and adaptability improve your mental health? And can you become adaptable and learn how to adapt to changing times? If you’ve ever wondered how to be less rigid and better able to manage change, this is the episode for you! In this new episode, ...
Sep 03, 2023•6 min
What is willpower? How does building greater willpower and learning how to resist temptation help with your self improvement? And is it possible to improve your willpower, so you can stop tormenting yourself? If you’ve ever wondered why willpower doesn’t work on its own when you’re trying to figure out how to fight temptation, then this is the episode for you! In this new episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m looking at the ins and outs of willpower, as well as how to avoid t...
Aug 27, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 194
What is willpower? How does building greater willpower and learning how to resist temptation help with your self improvement? And is it possible to improve your willpower, so you can stop tormenting yourself? If you’ve ever wondered why willpower doesn’t work on its own when you’re trying to figure out how to fight temptation, then this is the episode for you! In this new episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m looking at the ins and outs of willpower, as well as how to avoid t...
Aug 27, 2023•6 min
What’s the secret to healthier relationships? How can you have better relationships with the people that matter most to you like family, friends and your partner (if you have one)? And how does setting boundaries in your most difficult relationships change everything for the better? In this new episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m looking at how to communicate in relationships of all types (family, friends, romantic partner, work colleagues etc.) and the secret to healthier ...
Aug 20, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 193
What’s the secret to healthier relationships? How can you have better relationships with the people that matter most to you like family, friends and your partner (if you have one)? And how does setting boundaries in your most difficult relationships change everything for the better? In this new episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m looking at how to communicate in relationships of all types (family, friends, romantic partner, work colleagues etc.) and the secret to healthier ...
Aug 20, 2023•5 min
What is the negativity bias? What’s the impact of the negativity bias, and why do we often notice the negatives more than the positive? And how can you take a more balanced approached to the negative and positive aspects of life? In this new episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m looking at the negativity bias and the effect of optimism on your general wellbeing. What does negativity bias mean? It’s one of the biases of the mind that can influence how you look at things as wel...
Aug 13, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 192
What is the negativity bias? What’s the impact of the negativity bias, and why do we often notice the negatives more than the positive? And how can you take a more balanced approached to the negative and positive aspects of life? In this new episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m looking at the negativity bias and the effect of optimism on your general wellbeing. What does negativity bias mean? It’s one of the biases of the mind that can influence how you look at things as wel...
Aug 13, 2023•6 min
What’s the relationship between alcohol and mental health? How does alcohol impact on your wellbeing, and how can you manage your alcohol consumption in a more considered way? In this new episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m teaching you how to stop using alcohol as a coping mechanism, regardless of whether you’re dealing with an alcohol use disorder or if you’re just worried your drinking has gotten out of hand. Consider this the motivational speech you need to change your ...
Aug 06, 2023•31 min•Season 3Ep. 191
What’s the relationship between alcohol and mental health? How does alcohol impact on your wellbeing, and how can you manage your alcohol consumption in a more considered way? In this new mini episode of Let’s Talk About Mental Health I’m teaching you how to stop using alcohol as a coping mechanism, regardless of whether you’re dealing with an alcohol use disorder or if you’re just worried your drinking has gotten out of hand. Consider this the motivational speech you need to change your relatio...
Aug 06, 2023•5 min
Do you ever find yourself trying to tame your inner critic? Feeling drained and exhausted because it won’t stop picking away at everything you do and say? Would you like to know how to shut up your inner critic so you can learn how to be kinder to yourself? In this new episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m teaching you how to deal with your inner critic so you can transform it from an inner critic to inner coach. So, let’s talk! 👋💬 PS: When you’re done I’d love to know what...
Jul 30, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 190
Do you ever find yourself trying to tame your inner critic? Feeling drained and exhausted because it won’t stop picking away at everything you do and say? Would you like to know how to shut up your inner critic so you can learn how to be kinder to yourself? In this new episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m teaching you how to deal with your inner critic so you can transform it from an inner critic to inner coach. So, let’s talk! Let’s Talk About Mental Health. Because the mor...
Jul 30, 2023•7 min
How do life changes affect us? And what about major life changes? Dealing with uncertainty can be very difficult and it’s not uncommon for change and grief to go hand-in-hand; when we’re dealing with changes, whether big or small, it throws us out of our comfort zone and that can create a lot of unpleasant emotions. So, how do we navigate through difficult times, and what’s involved in learning to cope with change? In this new episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m teaching yo...
Jul 23, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 189
If you’re going through major life changes, or you’ve recently been dealing with life change, then this video will help you handle change-related grief and learn grow to embrace change. Learning to cope with change and dealing with uncertainty requires hard work and focus, and this video will help to make it easier. So, let’s talk about change and grief! Let’s Talk About Mental Health. Because the more we talk about it, the easier it gets. And for more tips on how to handle changes in your life,...
Jul 23, 2023•6 min
Did you know that as many as 1 in 5 people will experience a mental health issue each year, with depression being one of the most common? But what really is depression, and why is it so crucial that we understand it? And could improving your understanding change the way you think about yourself, as well as how you interact with your loved ones, colleagues, and others? In this new episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m teaching you how to better manage depression so you can go ...
Jul 16, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 188
Dealing with negative thoughts? Trying to figure out how to stop intrusive thoughts? Looking for effective ways to reframe thinking patterns? Well, that’s what I’m talking about this week! In this new episode of Let’s Talk About Mental Health I’m teaching you how to end negative self talk and overcome negative cycles of thinking, so that you can go beyond surviving and start thriving. So, let’s talk! Let’s Talk About Mental Health. Because the more we talk about it, the easier it gets. And since...
Jul 16, 2023•6 min
What’s the key to taking your mental health from ‘meh’ to ‘amazing!’? It’s focusing on your personal growth and evolution! 🌱📈🥳 Your personal evolution is all about how you work on your growth and development over time by learning new things, overcoming challenges, and becoming a better version of yourself. Personal development is a massive industry, full of people charging for life coaching and guidance, and they can be really helpful, but there are also lots of things you can do too grow by ...
Jul 09, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 187
What’s the key to taking your mental health from ‘meh’ to ‘amazing!’? It’s focusing on your personal growth and evolution! 🌱📈🥳 Your personal evolution is all about how you work on your development over time by learning new things, overcoming challenges, and becoming a better version of yourself. Personal development is a massive industry, full of people charging for life coaching and guidance, and they can be really helpful, but there are also lots of things you can do too grow by focusing on...
Jul 09, 2023•6 min
What if the key to creating better mental health and finding peace of mind isn’t about chasing individual moments, but embracing the bigger picture of life? In a world consumed by to-dos and distractions, we can so easily lose sight of what truly matters. But what if we could change our lens, shifting from the minute details to the broad, inspiring panorama of life? In this week’s episode of the 'Let's Talk About Mental Health' podcast, I’ll guide you through why the big picture matt...
Jul 02, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 186
