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•Ep 197•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 196•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 195•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 194•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 193•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 192•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 191•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 190•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 189•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 188•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 187•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 186•Transcript available on Metacast Does your everyday life feel like chaos sometimes, consumed by small problems that keep you from truly enjoying what matters? What if the key to moving from chaos to calm could be found in focusing more on the big picture? Well, that’s what I’m talking about this week! In this video, I’ll delve into the practicalities of worrying about small problems less and instead embracing a life of intentional living, where your focus is redirected more to the big picture; the things that truly matter in li...
Jul 02, 2023•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast What if ageing isn’t the problem, but our perspective of growing older is? How you age is all a matter of perspective; you can either feel like you’re slipping downhill… or you can choose to see growing older as a journey of discovery, not decline. This week in the ‘Let’s Talk About Mental Health’ podcast, I’m teaching you how to embrace the beauty of ageing (or aging, if you’re in the US!) and challenging the misconceptions that often cloud our vision of this completely natural process. Join me...
Jun 25, 2023•29 min•Ep 185•Transcript available on Metacast If you’ve ever wondered how to embrace aging and age gracefully, regardless of whether you’re in your 20s or your 50s, then this week I’m exploring how aging well involves understanding the link between mental health and ageing. I’ll be sharing tips to age gracefully and I’ll talk about making peace with aging (trust me, it really helps!). So, if you’ve ever found yourself worried about growing older or wondering what are the positives of ageing, then this episode is for you! Get ready to talk a...
Jun 25, 2023•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of bullying, then this is one episode of 'Let's Talk About Mental Health' you won’t want to miss! Let me guide you through the journey of reclaiming your power and turning the tables on this challenging experience. In this episode, I delve into not just how to handle bullying, but also how to heal from it. Discover the art of turning challenges into growth opportunities, and learn how to take back your power — whether you’re dealing with a bul...
Jun 18, 2023•30 min•Ep 184•Transcript available on Metacast If you’ve ever wondered how to embrace aging and age gracefully, regardless of whether you’re in your 20s or your 50s, then this week I’m exploring how aging well involves understanding the link between mental health and ageing. I’ll be sharing tips to age gracefully and I’ll talk about making peace with aging (trust me, it really helps!). So, if you’ve ever found yourself worried about growing older or wondering what are the positives of ageing, then this episode is for you! Get ready to talk a...
Jun 18, 2023•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Do you ever feel like you’re constantly seeking approval from others? Like you’re on a roller-coaster ride where your self-worth rises and falls based on other people’s opinions? 🎢😱 Then it’s high time we talked about validation, my friends! In this week’s episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m exploring validation: what it is, why we crave it, and how it shapes our mental health. I’ll explain the difference between external validation and self-validation and, more importan...
Jun 11, 2023•30 min•Ep 183•Transcript available on Metacast Are you tired of constantly wanting or needing validation from others? It’s a common experience — we’ve all been there. But wouldn’t it be liberating to rely more on self-validation instead of chasing approval from the outside world? In this video, I delve into the fascinating world of validation and its profound impact on mental health. Join me as I share insights from research and my own personal journey, to help you understand how to stop seeking validation from others and start believing in ...
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