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In this episode, I share some tips and tricks for planning and surviving the school holidays with your mental health in tact! School holidays can present a big challenge for parents on many fronts, one of which is managing to feel good throughout this time and not just hold our breath until the school routine resumes. Tune in for my top advice on navigating this time well :)

In this episode, I share more about why emotion regulation can be additionally challenging for neurodiverse people, some ideas on emotion regulation for neurodiverse people, and how to support someone you love with emotion regulation if they are neurodiverse.

In this episode, I share some tips on how to fight fair. I also outline the 'Four Horsemen' concept from the Gottman Institute - a helpful theory around the four patterns which present themselves in many relationships where people are experiencing difficulty, including what to do to avoid these patterns.    There are two free downloadable resources to accompany this episode, available at www.charl...

In this episode I respond to a listener question about our mindset around ageing and offer some brief thoughts on this topic.

In this episode I share about how I have coached myself through a couple of recent experiences of rejection, and share some helpful questions to ask when you feel rejected by someone's words or actions.

In this episode, I respond to a listener question about how to share with others around your mental health challenges, and particularly how you can share with them what's helpful and what's not. I also cover the concept of wellness planning, and the WRAP tool.

In this episode I discuss how to respond to a moment where you need to ground yourself - such as a panic attack.

In this episode I respond to a listener question: "Can you give some ideas for how to do emotion regulation when you're busy - eg. with young children". This episode is filled with lots of practical ideas to get you thinking!

Sickness can be such a challenge to our mental health. In this episode I explore emotion regulation and mindset while you're feeling unwell, and how to reduce your expectations well.

In this episode I share some quick tips for supporting someone you know, if they are struggling with their mental health.

Join me for this episode where I share some key tips for navigating conflict well. Imagine being able to face conflict with ease - that's what I hope to help you towards with these steps!

In this shorter bonus episode I respond to a listener question about dealing with a difficult parent relationship.

Sleep is an incredibly important part of our lives as human beings. It is very difficult for us to feel good mentally and emotionally if we are not getting good sleep.    In this episode, I share some practical tips around sleep hygiene, but also some broader perspectives around how to deal with feeling worried and wired - two key barriers to getting to and staying asleep.    Enjoy!

Woweee - it's all happening... Work expectations are on, social schedules are full again, there's lots of remember, you're back into the fast lane, and your holiday feels like a distant memory. Sound relatable?    Join me for this episode where I offer some tips for how to manage feeling overwhelmed at this time of year.

In this episode, I explore HOW to build great self-esteem, and share a ridiculous but memorable analogy about cake ;)

In this episode I offer some thoughts about New Year's Resolutions and goals. What are you prepared to give up to bring your focus to that goal? What are the plans you're putting in place to bring that intention word to reality? Do you have categories to make sure your goals really reflect your values.    Come and explore GOOD goals with me!

In this episode I share some advice on what to do if you find yourself extremely tired having hit the end of year holidays. I look at what constitutes burnout, understanding the type of tiredness you are experiencing, and how to plan to get the rest you need even amidst other holiday responsibilities.

Join me as I pose some questions to help you consider the year that has been :) What are you proud of yourself for? Where have been your moments of greatest contentment? And more...    Please note: This episode has an accompanying worksheet, should you wish to use it. You can download this at: www.charlottecummings.nz/resources

In this episode I respond to some recently asked listener questions, and cover the following:  - How to journey well with grief over the festive season  - Managing family difficulties including differences in parenting styles, boundaries, and feeling triggered  - Family estrangement challenges  - How to foster inclusiveness in social occasions when your child has a disability.    Enjoy!

In this episode I share some thoughts on talking yourself through what can happen in our minds and hearts when we are tired.

Join me as I share four helpful questions you can ask to support you to feel better through this festive season.

I had a rough day recently, where I was far from at my finest in my parenting and lost the plot. My kids were on the receiving end. It wasn't pleasant for anyone. These moments happen for all parents, and we need to know how to recover well from them - with our children, and with ourselves. I share what I have done this week to recover from my 'Shouty Mum' moment.

In this episode I share some questions to help guide you if you're processing a difficult experience.