Finding the right balance between hope for the future and living for today takes work, and it’s about controlling what you can (i.e. Yourself) and letting go of what you cannot (i.e. Everything else!)… and that’s what I’m exploring in this episode. So, let’s talk about mental health! Join my mailing list for episode transcripts and audio every Sunday and my weekly mini-newsletter every Thursday at: https://letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au/subscribe/ ► Read the transcript for this episode: https:...
Oct 10, 2021•26 min•Ep 100•Transcript available on Metacast Avoidance might seem like a way to escape issues or difficult situations, however it’s rarely effective because problems don’t just go away! Instead of shutting down or trying to hide from challenges, choose to take a healthy and considered approach to avoidance behaviours… and that’s what I’m exploring in this episode! So, let’s talk about mental health! Join my mailing list for episode transcripts and audio every Sunday and my weekly mini-newsletter every Thursday at: https://letstalkaboutment...
Oct 03, 2021•26 min•Ep 99•Transcript available on Metacast Perfectionism might seem like a great idea in theory (who doesn’t want to be the best at things and always deliver 100%?) however in practice it’s impossible to achieve, because nothing and nobody is perfect… so that means that perfectionist tendencies can lead to a lot of self-inflicted challenges that can have a negative impact on your wellbeing. This week I’m talking about how to manage perfectionism in a healthy way. So, let’s talk about mental health! Join my mailing list for episode transc...
Sep 26, 2021•28 min•Ep 98•Transcript available on Metacast Healing is less of a destination and more of an ongoing journey with some amazing scenery along the way, and very often you might find yourself heading in a totally different direction than the one you originally set out on… which can be a good thing! This week I’m talking about how to manage the healing journey in a healthy way. So, let’s talk about mental health! Join my mailing list for episode transcripts and audio every Sunday and my weekly mini-newsletter every Thursday at: https://letstal...
Sep 19, 2021•27 min•Ep 97•Transcript available on Metacast Self-respect matters because it shapes your self confidence and self belief, and the thing about respecting yourself is that if you don’t treat yourself with respect then it’s probably going to be pretty tough to get others to treat you in a respectful way. So how do you improve your self respect? Well, that’s what I’m talking about this week! So, let’s talk about mental health! Join my mailing list for episode transcripts and audio every Sunday and my weekly mini-newsletter every Thursday at: h...
Sep 12, 2021•23 min•Ep 96•Transcript available on Metacast Worry is a guaranteed way to rob yourself of today’s happiness over something that most likely will not happen, so this week I’m exploring how to manage worry in a healthy way with specific techniques to manage worry in the short-term as well as more long-term preventative advice. So, let’s talk about mental health! Join my mailing list for episode transcripts and audio every Sunday and my weekly mini-newsletter every Thursday at: https://letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au/subscribe/ ► For more Le...
Sep 05, 2021•27 min•Ep 95•Transcript available on Metacast The past is a weird place. Why? Because it still exists in our mind but it doesn’t actually exist anymore… which means it both matters and doesn’t matter at the same time. Which, quite frankly, is enough to make your head explode! So how do you take the best of the past and combine that with the lessons you need to learn in order to be your best self today and tomorrow? Well, that’s what I’m talking about this week. So, let’s talk about mental health! Join my mailing list for episode transcripts...
Aug 29, 2021•23 min•Ep 94•Transcript available on Metacast Joy is one of the loveliest of all human emotions in terms of how good it makes us feel about ourselves and about life in general, and the thing with joy is that while it can be influenced by external factors (like people and situations) it is 100% an inside job in terms of how you connect with it and how you feel it. And since you’re the one in control, you can choose to focus on joy even in the midst of trying times. How? Well, that’s what I’m talking about this week... so, let’s talk ab...
Aug 22, 2021•24 min•Ep 93•Transcript available on Metacast Death and mortality is not a topic to be feared and avoided, but one to be discussed and understood. Why? Because avoiding it and pretending it isn't going to happen one day is actually damaging your mental health. So this week I’m talking about why making your peace with the subject of death matters for your mental health and, more importantly, how to understand and accept death and mortality. I know it’s a big topic and potentially a difficult one for some of you, but bear with me because I’m ...
Aug 15, 2021•24 min•Ep 92•Transcript available on Metacast Genuine triggers (not just ‘I don't like that so I'm going to be difficult about it'!) are deeply rooted in past pain that still needs to be worked through, which can be confronting but will enable better self awareness and understanding. So how do you do that? Well, that’s what I’m talking about this week. In this episode I’ll cover what emotional triggers are, why understanding your triggers matters for your mental health, and how to manage your emotional triggers in a healthy way. So, let’s t...
Aug 08, 2021•27 min•Ep 91•Transcript available on Metacast There are lots of different ways to incorporate more positivity into your thoughts and actions, and it’s important to be aware of the difference between realistic positivity and toxic positivity — and that’s what I’m exploring this week. In this episode I’ll cover what positivity is (and what it isn’t), why realistic positivity is a part of good mental health, and how to embrace positivity in a healthy way. So, let’s talk about mental health! ► For more Let’s Talk About Mental Health content, vi...
Aug 01, 2021•26 min•Ep 90•Transcript available on Metacast Sometimes we have to make tough decisions which can feel painful or have long-term consequences, and it can be challenging to manage all the feelings that may come with them, like fear or guilt. So how do you handle these situations while looking after your mental health? Well, that’s what I’m talking about this week! In this episode I’ll cover what difficult choices are, why approaching them thoughtfully matters, and how to manage difficult choices in a healthy way. So, let’s talk about mental ...
Jul 25, 2021•25 min•Ep 89•Transcript available on Metacast Conflict can be upsetting and stressful, and when there are emotional connections involved it can be even more devastating. However it can also be an opportunity for growth, depending on how you handle it. So how do you deal with conflict in a positive way? Well, that’s what I’m talking about this week! In this episode I’ll cover what conflict is, why understanding conflict is important, and how to manage conflict in a healthy manner. So, let’s talk about mental health! ► Watch the latest episod...
Jul 18, 2021•24 min•Ep 88•Transcript available on Metacast We spend a huge amount of our lives at work. Regardless of whether you work for yourself or someone else, there are lots of competing challenges and often our work can directly or indirectly affect our mental health. So how you do you manage your work proactively in order to look after your wellbeing? Well, that’s what I’m talking about this week! In this episode I’ll cover what good mental health at work is all about, why it’s important, and how to manage your work life for better mental health...
Jul 11, 2021•24 min•Ep 87•Transcript available on Metacast What you focus on creates your reality. Whether you choose to focus on the negative or the positive, what you focus on is what you get. There are lots of ways to turn your focus towards the positive, however like anything it takes time, effort and perseverance. So how do you do that? Well that’s what I’m talking about this week! In this episode I’ll cover what focus is, why understanding your focus is essential for good mental health, and how to manage your focus in a healthy way. So, let’s talk...
Jul 04, 2021•22 min•Ep 86•Transcript available on Metacast Maturity, and especially emotional maturity, is not something that automatically comes with age; it takes conscious work and effort (and there’s also the small matter of finding ways to still have lots of fun in life while being mature). So how do you do that? Well that’s what I’m talking about this week! In this episode I’ll cover what maturity is and what it isn’t, why maturity matters for your mental health, and how to be more mature (while still having fun). So, let’s talk about mental healt...
Jun 27, 2021•25 min•Ep 85•Transcript available on Metacast Failure is such a subjective and judgemental notion, and it can be tied up in social pressure as well as our own expectations about who we are and where we should be in life. So how you do deal with failure, especially when you’re in the middle of it? Well that’s what I’m talking about this week! In this episode I’ll cover what failure is (and what it isn’t), why a healthy attitude towards failure matters for your mental health, and how to manage failure. So, let’s talk about mental health! ► Fo...
Jun 20, 2021•23 min•Ep 84•Transcript available on Metacast Being present helps you to cope with stress, anxiety and other challenges because it serves to remind you that life is lived here and now, and everything else is beyond our control. So how can you be more present? Well that’s what I’m talking about this week! In this episode I’ll cover what being present means, why being present matters for better mental health, and how to be present. So, let’s talk about mental health! ► For more great content, check out YouTube for Let’s Talk About Mental Heal...
Jun 13, 2021•27 min•Ep 83•Transcript available on Metacast We often expect things to turn out exactly the way we want them to, and sometimes they will; however… sometimes we might found ourselves feeling disappointed, let down, frustrated or even angry because things don’t go the way we expect them to. Learning how to find the balance between being hopeful and not being completely attached to the outcome takes work, and that’s what I’m exploring this week. In this episode I talk about what expectations are, the difference between healthy and unhealthy e...
Jun 06, 2021•25 min•Ep 82•Transcript available on Metacast When we experience rejection by other people it can do a lot of damage to our confidence and sense of self-worth, and so we need to find healthy ways to process our feelings because they will not likely just magically disappear. So how do you do that? Well this week I’m talking about what rejection is, why understanding the impact of rejection matters for good mental health, and how to deal with rejection. So, let’s talk about mental health! ► For more great content, check out YouTube for Let’s ...
May 30, 2021•24 min•Ep 81•Transcript available on Metacast Self forgiveness can be quite challenging and confronting for many of us, especially when we start talking about the kind of hurt and pain that we carry around for years… but there is a point at which we need to let go and forgive ourselves for the things we’ve done (or not done) in the past otherwise we will find ourselves stuck. So this week I’m talking about what self forgiveness is, why it matters, and how to forgive yourself. So, let’s talk about mental health! ► For more great content, che...
May 23, 2021•26 min•Ep 80•Transcript available on Metacast Providing support in a healthy way requires a balanced and mindful approach — giving support is part of most relationships, however it needs to be done in a way that doesn’t harm yourself or the other person… and that becomes even more complicated if you yourself are dealing with challenges like anxiety or depression, because that’s when you need to be extra-careful to ensure that you’re taking care of yourself and not giving in an unhealthy way. This week: what healthy support for others looks ...
May 16, 2021•25 min•Ep 79•Transcript available on Metacast Your self worth has a direct effect on your mental health, because it’s about how you see yourself and the value you have as an individual. So how do you improve it? Well this week I’m looking at why self worth is vital to your mental health and wellbeing and I’ll be talking about ways to build and maintain a healthy sense of self worth. So, let’s talk about mental health! ► For more great content, check out YouTube for Let’s Talk About Mental Health TV — new videos every Wednesday with exclusiv...
May 09, 2021•25 min•Ep 78•Transcript available on Metacast As much as we would probably love everything to be perfect all the time, life doesn’t work like that. We inevitably have to deal with setbacks and challenges which can make it difficult for us to maintain good mental health when we’re in the middle of it, so I’m looking at healthy ways to cope with setbacks in this week’s episode. I’ll be talking about what setbacks are, why dealing with them in a healthy way matters, and how to manage setbacks for the sake of your wellbeing. So, let’s talk abou...
May 02, 2021•24 min•Ep 77•Transcript available on Metacast For many of us our dreams represent our deepest ambitions and goals in an intimate and highly personal way, and they reveal a lot about who we truly are at our core. I’m a firm believer in doing the work every day to be the best version of yourself possible, and I see understanding and pursuing your dreams as a big part of that… so I’ll be exploring this in more detail in this episode. I’ll be talking about what dreams are, why they play an important role in our mental health and wellbeing, and ...
Apr 25, 2021•25 min•Ep 76•Transcript available on Metacast I try to focus on the good in people as much as I can, but some people are just nasty and unpleasant. Try as we might to avoid them we might struggle to do so, especially if it’s a family member or work colleague. So how do you deal with toxic people and look after your mental wellbeing? Well this week I’m talking about what toxic behaviour looks like, why it’s important to know the difference between challenging behaviour and toxic behaviour, and how to deal with toxic people for the sake of yo...
Apr 18, 2021•25 min•Ep 75•Transcript available on Metacast We need to rethink success. For years we’ve been sold this message throughout much of the world that success is based on things like money, status and possessions, and I’m not saying that we should ignore those things and go live in the woods, but there has to be balance in all things. But what does that look like? Why should we redefine success if we want better mental health and wellbeing? And how do you do that? That’s what I’m exploring this week on Let’s Talk About Mental Health, the weekly...
Apr 11, 2021•23 min•Ep 74•Transcript available on Metacast Anger is one of those emotions that most (if not all) of us experience from time to time, and healthy anger can serve to drive us to address things that aren’t working so that we can make changes for the better. However, unhealthy anger can have a negative impact on our relationships as well as our physical and mental health. So this week I’m talking about what anger is, why dealing with anger effectively matters, and how to manage anger for the sake of your wellbeing. So, let’s talk! ► For more...
Apr 04, 2021•24 min•Ep 73•Transcript available on Metacast So much of our notion of ‘truth’ is tied up in how we perceive the world and how we perceive ourselves, as well as how we judge ourselves based on our intentions versus our behaviours, so this week I’m talking about what truth is (and what it isn’t), why real truth matters, and how to incorporate genuine truth into everything you do for the sake of your wellbeing. So, let’s talk! ► For more great content, check out the Let’s Talk About Mental Health channel on YouTube — new videos every Wednesda...
Mar 28, 2021•25 min•Ep 72•Transcript available on Metacast Shame is something that can show up for many of us time after time both internally and also in external terms, such as the judgments other people put on us, and a lot of it stems from factors like cultural norms, religion, family conventions etc. Shame can have a damaging effect on our self-esteem and our ability to be the best and most honest version of ourselves possible, so this week I’m talking about what shame is, why understanding it is essential for your mental health and wellbeing, and h...
Mar 21, 2021•25 min•Ep 71•Transcript available on Metacast 
