Poetry, the written and spoken word can be an important companion during times of grief, giving us comfort, strength and a sense of belonging. As part of my podcast series "Soul Cravings" I am delighted to bring you my conversation with Kim Langley - speaker, coach and author of the poetry collection and grief companion "Send my roots rain." In this episode we talk about the book, Kim's own experience of grief, how she coped, her advice for self care during grief and tips for those who are inter...
Nov 13, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Coping with the death of a soul mate can be hard, whatever the nature and length of the relationship. Because it can feel like something inside of us has died alongside the other. Because death leaves us craving. As part of my podcast series "Soul Cravings" I am privileged to share with you my conversation with Maryanne Pope, who knows all about it. She was widowed aged 32, 4 years into the marriage with her soul mate John. They had been together for 12 years. Now, in 2019, this is 19 years ago....
Jul 26, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 15
We all need ways to relax. How better than something you can do by yourself, at any time, l no fuss involved. In this episode of her podcast Soul Cravings Karin Sieger explains how to relax by doing a guided visualisation and she also takes you on one. You can read her accompanying articles "A short introduction to chanting and affirmations, especially if you think it's not for you" or "A short introduction to mindfulness, especially if you think it's not for you." Check out all other podcast ep...
Jul 10, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Whether you do it a little or a lot - reading and writing can console, inspire and motivate. In this episode of her podcast Soul Cravings Karin Sieger explains the link between our wellbeing and writing and reading. The show includes audience poetry readings from Mary Oliver, Dune and Linda Hogan. You can read her accompanying article "How to copy with difficult days" HERE Check out all other podcast episodes of Soul Cravings HERE . Karin Sieger is a UK-based registered and accredited online psy...
Jul 02, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Difficult days and times in our lives - we have them all. But some difficult days can feel like never ending pain and emptiness. In this episode of her podcast Soul Cravings Karin Sieger sheds some light on how to cope with difficult days, the disappointment, hopelessness, fear and loneliness we may feel. You can read her accompanying article "How to copy with difficult days" HERE Check out all other podcast episodes of Soul Cravings HERE . Karin Sieger is a UK-based registered and accredited on...
Jun 22, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Resentment is normal. Getting stuck in resentment is counter productive and can leave us in a negative, dark and lonely place. It is a waste of good energy. In this episode of her podcast Soul Cravings Karin Sieger shares 4 keys steps towards letting go of the resentment we feel. You can read her accompanying article about "How to let go of resentment" HERE Check out all other podcast episodes of Soul Cravings HERE . Karin Sieger is a UK-based registered and accredited online psychotherapist who...
Jun 22, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Loving and grieving for our pets can be intense, because pets are part of our family or the family we don't have. How to cope with and prepare for the difficult times like the death of a pet companion? In this episode of her podcast Soul Cravings Karin Sieger talks about the special relationship we can have with our pets, how to cope with pet grief and she shares some of her own experiences with her pet dog. You can read her article about pet grief HERE Check out all other podcast episodes of So...
Jun 22, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 10
It is difficult to think big when our self confidence is low. Then being ambitious in life, at work, in relationships and more can feel im-possible. In this episode of her podcast Soul Cravings Karin Sieger talks about growing self confidence and self worth, so that we can think big, without feeling uncomfortable about it. Check out all other podcast episodes of Soul Cravings HERE . Karin Sieger is a UK-based registered and accredited online psychotherapist who offers support locally and globall...
Jun 10, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 9
We all crave love, but finding and keeping what we need can be hard. In this episode of her podcast Soul Cravings Karin Sieger talks about love in relationships, loneliness and how to find love in a way you might not have thought of. Check out all other podcast episodes of Soul Cravings HERE . Karin Sieger is a UK-based registered and accredited online psychotherapist who offers support locally and globally. Visit KarinSieger.com . Check out Karin's podcast 'Cancer and You'. Follow Karin on Twit...
Jun 10, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Regrets are human. They can make us or break us. Some don't keep us awake at night, others make us feel like there is no point. How can we make peace with our regrets? In this episode of her podcast Soul Cravings Karin Sieger talks about how we can make peace with our regrets. You can read her accompanying article HERE . Check out all other podcast episodes of Soul Cravings HERE . Karin Sieger is a UK-based registered and accredited online psychotherapist who offers support locally and globally....
Jun 10, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 7
It is common to feel angry in therapy - with your therapist, yourself and others. All as a result of doing therapy. Why is that so and why can that be a good thing? In this episode of her podcast Soul Cravings Karin Sieger talks about anger in general, anger in therapy in particular and about when she was angry with her own therapist. You can read her accompanying article HERE . Check out all other podcast episodes of Soul Cravings HERE . Karin Sieger is a UK-based registered and accredited onli...
Jun 10, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Faking and pretending – feelings, knowledge, status, confidence and more. We all do it, for different reasons, at different times in our lives. Sometimes it feels necessary. At other times we are risking our integrity. In this episode of her podcast Soul Cravings Karin Sieger talks why we pretend to others and ourselves, the consequences and how to deal with faking and fakes. You can read her accompanying article HERE . Check out all other podcast episodes of Soul Cravings HERE . Karin Sieger is...
Jun 10, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Your grief is as individual as you. Whether it is a person who has died or left, a pet, a friendship or other chapters in your life that have come to an end: loss hurts. In this episode of her podcast Soul Cravings Karin Sieger talks about loss, grief and bereavement - what to expect and how to cope. No stranger to loss and death Karin also shares some of her own experiences. You can read her accompanying article HERE . Check out all other podcast episodes of Soul Cravings HERE . Karin Sieger is...
Jun 10, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Feeling hopeless is human. It is a very dark and destructive place to be. But we have the power to disempower our hopelessness. How can we turn feeling hopeless into hope? In this episode of her podcast Soul Cravings Karin Sieger shares 5 steps to help you turn feeling hopeless into hope. You can read her accompanying article HERE . Check out all other podcast episodes of Soul Cravings HERE . Karin Sieger is a UK-based registered and accredited online psychotherapist who offers support locally a...
Jun 10, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 3
We all have emotional and mental needs - also called soul cravings. It can be hard to look after them. In this introductory episode of her podcast Soul Cravings Karin Sieger talks about our basic soul cravings and shares some of her own experiences. You can read her accompanying article HERE . Check out all other podcast episodes of Soul Cravings HERE . Karin Sieger is a UK-based registered and accredited online psychotherapist who offers support locally and globally. Visit KarinSieger.com . Che...
Jun 10, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 2
