Masking pain is all-too-common in our society, especially when it comes to intense emotional pain. Why? Because processing your emotional pain and learning how to process trauma in a healthy way takes hard work and determination.. and, frankly, it’s almost easier for a lot of people to just suppress it or pretend its not there. But that doesn’t work… and quite often things can get worse before they become better. Understanding your emotional pain and work through the after-effects of issues like...
Nov 19, 2023•6 min
Let’s talk about remorse and mental wellbeing… because learning to process your feelings starts with exploring the meaning of remorse and how it affects your image of yourself (as well as being clear that there’s a huge difference between remorse vs regret!). Whether you’re struggling with how to forgive yourself or you’re just not sure how to make amends for a mistake, this is the episode that will help you learn how to move forward in life (and how to show yourself a lot more compassion!). Rea...
Nov 12, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 205
Is it possible to forgive yourself? Yes! And I’m showing you how in this video. 🎉 Learning how to deal with remorse and forgiving yourself is a process. How do you forgive yourself? It starts by accepting that your past does not define you; it’s what you do with your past that counts. We all make mistakes and I’ve had to learn how to forgive myself more times than I care to remember… but it IS possible, and it’s an opportunity to learn and grow for the sake of your self improvement and personal...
Nov 12, 2023•6 min
Can working on your spiritual wellbeing really make a positive impact on your mental health? Yes, it most certainly can! 😌 Spirituality (which is very different to religion) is all about going within yourself and connecting with something bigger than just your immediate day-to-day concerns. If you’re curious about the connection between spirituality and your wellbeing, or would just like to better understand how to improve your mental health in a more holistic way, then I’ve got you covered in ...
Nov 05, 2023•31 min•Season 4Ep. 204
Are you curious about the connection between spirituality and your wellbeing? Whether you're a spiritual seeker or just starting your healing journey, this video is your go-to guide for understanding the physical and mental health benefits of spirituality. I’ll explore how spirituality can be a rich source of mental peace, emotional resilience, and even physical wellness. From daily practices to enrich your spiritual wellbeing, to proven healthy coping strategies rooted in spirituality, this...
Nov 05, 2023•6 min
Fatigued and anxious? Or just generally struggling with your energy levels and your mental health? There’s a good reason for that! If you’re wondering “why am I so tired?” and you’re dealing with stress and anxiety, it’s very likely to be more than a coincidence; fatigue and anxiety often go hand-in-hand. So, what is fatigue? Why do fatigue and mental health issues tend to be interwoven? And how can you relieve fatigue so you can learn how to improve your energy? In this new episode of the Let’s...
Oct 30, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 203
“Why am I so tired?!” It’s a question I’ve heard hundreds of times from people dealing with fatigue and anxiety, including myself… so, let’s talk about anxiety and exhaustion (and what you can do about it!). In this episode I’ll look at how can you relieve fatigue, and I’ll share practical tips (including the ones I use) to help you learn how to improve your energy and combat fatigue. Understanding fatigue and anxiety helps you to better manage it, and find tools to manage your fatigue symptoms....
Oct 30, 2023•6 min
How does managing your time better help improve your mental health? ⏳📋🤔 Well, there are lots of ways actually… and coming up with a smarter time management plan just might be the biggest thing that helps you take control of your mental health, so that’s what I’m talking about this week! In this new episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’ll be talking about practical stuff like: What is the definition of time management, and why do we need to manage time thoughtfully? And can y...
Oct 22, 2023•29 min•Season 4Ep. 202
If you need to get your to-do list under control so you can feel less stressed and overwhelmed, then I have five simple ways to tackle that to-do list and start getting things done now. So, let’s talk! Let’s Talk About Mental Health. Because the more we talk about it, the easier it gets. For more tips on how to manage your time and workload for better mental health, check out my full-length podcast episode Let’s Talk About Time Management (Episode 202); listen to it or read it here: http://letst...
Oct 22, 2023•6 min
Trying to work out how to manage intrusive thoughts? 😱💭🤯 If you’re struggling with intrusive thoughts anxiety and dealing with unwanted thoughts, then this episode will help you figure out how to stop intrusive thoughts. Consider it the ‘intrusive thoughts help’ you never realised you needed! Dealing with intrusive thoughts can be tough, but thankfully there are lots of ways to get rid of unwanted thoughts! In this new episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’ll be talking abou...
Oct 15, 2023•29 min•Season 4Ep. 201
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
