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Ep 77: Planning for your mental health needs these holidays

Christmas is coming, and likely some change of pace/routine...
 
You've planned: where you're going, what you're doing, the Christmas menu, the childcare plans, who is unwrapping what. But, have you planned around your mental health needs? 
 
This is a time of year when many people feel quite shattered, and the holiday season can (in my experience!) tip you over the edge without some intentional focus on your mental health. Well spent holidays can hit the spot, so let me give you a few thoughts in this episode on how to plan for your mental health needs these holidays. 

Ep 76: Do you have high functioning anxiety?

Join me for this episode where we explore high functioning anxiety - what it is, who gets it, how to heal it. Enjoy! 

Ep 75: How to know what you're feeling

If I asked you right now 'How are you feeling?', how do you think I'd rate the depth of your answer? 
 
So many people answer with: "OK", "Alright" or "Busy" and we don't ever go much beyond that. 
 
This episode explores HOW to know what you're feeling. The missing emotional literacy art we are never taught! And, knowing how you're feeling is super foundational when it comes to then being able to regulate your emotions. 
 
Join me for this episode, and learn how to get in tune with yourself. 

Ep 74: Silly Season Mental Health

Tis the season to be jolly.... And, stressed, overwhelmed, and exhausted! So, how do you get through this time of year without arriving at Christmas collapsing in a heap? Join me for the pep talk you likely need right now! 

Ep 73: Mental health in a crisis

For most of us, our life time will included moments of crisis - illness, injury, death, sudden loss, a natural disaster... It's a given that our mental health is going to take a hit when we are facing a crisis. But, there are lots of things you can do to lessen the impact and survive through these times well. 
Join me for this episode where I explore some tips for taking take of your mental health when facing a crisis. 

Ep 72: Dealing with difficult family members

Having challenging relationships with family members is far more common than we acknowledge within our society, and can be a source of significant pain and grief for many people. It's also really tough knowing what to do to navigate these relationships - no contact, disappointment, boundaries etc. Come and join me for this (quite chunky!) episode where I share some advice around this topic. 

Ep 71: Dealing with parenting guilt (part two)

In the last episode, I shared all about the important skill of navigating having time away from your children without that annoying parenting guilt overwhelming you. In this episode, I focus on guilt about your parenting - how do we manage to avoid the trap of berating ourselves around what we did or didn't do... This episode is filled with lots of different insights, and I hope there is something for everyone! 

Ep 70: Dealing with parenting guilt (part one)

So, you went to antenatal class and they talked about birth and what to dress your baby in, but did they talk about the incredible guilt that most parents battle throughout their journey as parents? I doubt it! 
Join me for this episode - part one - where I explore parenting guilt, particularly around time away from your children. Whether this is for work, working out, hobbies, time with friends, or relationship time, being able to respond to your own needs is a pretty important part of being an emotionally regulated parent. Join me for this episode where I share some tips, tricks and insights around parenting guilt when it comes to time away from your kids. 

Ep 69: Your workaholism questions

In this episode, I answer some listener questions in follow up to the recent episode on workaholism as a trauma response. 
The questions I respond to are: 
- How do you get beyond 'eldest child syndrome' and constantly being the overly responsible one in a work setting? 
- What about picking up too many unpaid responsibilities - how does that busyness relate to trauma? 
- How do I manage working from home better as a workaholic? 
- I work in an industry where workaholism is expected - what do I do in this context? 

Ep 68: Your workaholism is a trauma response

In this episode I explore the links I see as a therapist between workaholism and trauma - whether this is major trauma or ways of being we learn for our own safety. This episode is designed to get you thinking about the potential dynamics driving your workaholism, if this is a challenge you face.