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Ep 57: Listener Question - Managing Parenting Anxiety

Have you heard the saying, "Parenting is a walk in the park, only it's Jurassic Park"? Anxiety about our children's health, development, and activities can be really challenging. 
 
In this episode I explore some key ideas for managing your experience of anxiety in the context of parenting. 
 
 

Ep 56: Listener Question - Dealing with Negative People

Responding well to people who err towards negativity can be tough - whether these characters in your life are friends, family members or colleagues. 
 
In this episode I respond to a listener question with tips for dealing with negative people - ways to manage the relationship, a challenge around what this pushes for you personally, and how to guard your own precious energy through it all. 

Ep 55: Encouraging Change

For many of us, there are things we would like to change - perhaps around our health, around our style of relating to others, or personal habits. 
 
But, the process of change can be really hard. In this episode, I share some encouragement and reminders for you if you've got something you're working on right now. This might be the little boost you need :) 

Ep 54: Saying No

N.O. Two letters, one tiny word, but sometimes so hard to say! Join me for this episode where I share my advice around learning the art of saying no. 

Ep 53: Listener Question - Navigating Parenting Differences

Woah - this is a big one! In this episode, I respond to a listener question about how to navigate parenting differences. I had a lot to say so it became a full episode really :) There are lots of great tips here for developing a shared vision with your parenting partner, and working to the bigger goal of shaping your children towards the values that are most precious to you as parents. 

Ep 52: How to get the most out of therapy

People invest a lot of precious time and money in engaging with a therapist - whether that is a counsellor, psychologist or some kind of coach. 
 
Join me for this episode where I share how to get the most out of therapy. 

Ep 51: Listener Question - How to feel better when your kids are struggling

In this episode I respond to a listener question about the challenge our children's behaviour/struggles/journey can be to our mental health. I share some insights and perspectives that I hope support you in how to feel OK, even when the wheels have well and truly fallen off. 

Ep 50: My favourite personality indicators

In this episode I share about the three personality indicator tools I find most helpful, and encourage you to consider delving into this learning for yourself.
 
I also briefly re-introduce myself to new followers, and celebrate reaching 50 episodes on the podcast! 

Ep 49: Downregulating your nervous system - my 'how to' tips

Following on from my previous episode which explored the benefits of time spent investing in downregulating your nervous system, this episode provides some top tips to help you understand how to integrate more regular downregulating time and activities into your day. Downregulation is so important, yet for many of us we do not have many activities that truly wind us down. If you need to extend your menu of downregulating activities, this episode is for you! 
 
Enjoy! 
 
One of my favourite down regulating tools around my home is my Millo foam lounger! If you'd like your own Millo, you can use my discount code Goingsandcummings20 for 20% off. 

Ep 48: Downregulating your nervous system

In this episode I explore the impact that time spent downregulating our nervous system can have on our brain and body. The benefits are profound, and the challenges downregulation can assist us with makes for a long list! 
 
This is the first part of a two part series - so, listen on to the next episode where I explore how to make regular downregulating time a part of your life. 
 
This podcast is brought to you by Millo luxury foam loungers - one of my FAVOURITE downregulation tools. If you would like your own Millo, you can use my discount code Goingsandcummings20 for 20% off.