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Raise your hand if you have been criticised by people who felt threatened by you, by your parents or peers, by in-laws, by work colleagues, and by partners. It happens, and sometimes it happens every single day, for YEARS. What our parents, carers, authority figures and friends tell us contributes to form the idea of who we are. Not only that, but overly critical people in our lives will eventuall...

If you suffer from anxiety and panic attacks when it comes to money, you might have a money phobia, which is also known as Chrometophobia. In this episode I will share what the symptoms of this condition are and how it affects people who have regular or very well paid jobs; they won't spend money for bills, repairs or necessities, and might end up in financial trouble, or neglecting serious home r...

I must admit I was shocked when I saw a short BBC documentary where young people spoke to a stranger the same words they tell themselves every day. Those dialogues were dark and depressing. Yet we know that a surprisingly large amount of our youth and young adults is suffering in an environment that is toxic for them, and is destroying their self esteem, while pushing them, in some cases, to self...

More than 10% of the population suffers from anxiety related to driving. I did too and I completely recovered! In this episode I explore the types of fears one might might experience (such as fear of motorways, bridges, tunnels), some reasons why this disorder might happen, and some considerations on how to tackle driving anxiety. In some cases, using either CBT, hypnosis and/or a short refresher...

Every once in a while we need to listen to something soothing and calming, or to find again focus and energy. This recording has been done in Italian, my native language, and it's designed to help you love yourself more, have more joy in your day and relax with the sounds of nature. It also helps in situations such as being at the doctor or dentist, or trying to fall asleep. The introduction is sh...

I have a give away this week, just for you! If you have been worrying about progress towards a goal you have, help is at hand with this FREE coaching session designed for you! Your goal could be about: You career (starting one, improving it, climbing the ladder) Your relationships (creating, cultivating, nourishing, ending one) Your health (reversing or managing a condition, improving overall fitn...

Have you ever wondered if it's possible to live a good life - not perfect or without trails, but good and without regrets? I did - and I eventually I realised that if I didn't take action, nobody would do it for me. I had to take responsibility to fix my issues, change my habits, my thoughts, my everything if I wanted to reach my goals. One thing I had to learn was to stop licking my wounds, stop...

A diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis can be daunting . There isn't a total cure yet. Therefore, when Cindy Hubbs Longsdale found out she had MS, she had two choices: helplessly watch the disease destroy her life or take action. In this episode, we will find out what type of mindset Cindy had, how her stressful situation triggered M.S., and how she managed to reverse her condition through several, wid...

If you've noticed that at the end of the day you've achieved pretty much nothing, despite good intentions, join the club. Between lack of sleep, overwhelm, multitasking and lack of clear goals, everything seems to be set up to make us fail. In this engaging episode we will examine why we can't concentrate - and most importantly, on how we can focus on what really matters and get things done. If th...

New year, new goals, right? So you've done it all: You decided to become healthier and fitter this year You improved your diet You changed your lifestyle You set realistic goals You hired a therapist and/or a coach/medical professional You cleared your emotional traumas and blocks You achieved good results... BUT... You are still not losing enough weight You can't quite resist your sugar craving Y...

In post-war Italy, torn by poverty and lack of opportunities, many Italians left their shelters and emigrated to Latin America, the USA or Australia. Salvatore Forcina was one of them. Leaving his small town in Lazio, he and his family moved to Argentina where he eventually trained to become a medical doctor. Overcoming one obstacle after the other, Salvatore then moved to the USA, learned English...

Guess what, it's not written in stone that most of us will all have dementia when we age. In fact, this condition can be largely prevented and even reversed to a point in advanced stages, by changing our lifestyle. In this episode brimming with tips from Dr. Dale Bredesen's book, 'The first survivors of Alzheimers', I will share his wisdom and his research about preventing cognitive decline by opt...

Do you ever hypentilate, gasp for air when worrying about some future event, or realise that you are breathing with an open mouth? In this interview with Chris Davies, an expert in breathwork, hypnosis, NLP and a host of disciplines, we are going to discuss the importance of breathing well to maintain good mental, emotional and physical health. Chris is an ex royal marines commando of ten years an...

Every year millions of us diligently set up incredibly worthy and noble goals that we generously support throughout the first few weeks of January. Come February, some of the shiny future has lost its allure and by June we can't list any of our goals. Are we doomed for failure? The answer is no. By following three basic steps we can not only implement new ways of getting where we want, but also el...

Did you know that there are more than 40 peer-reviewed studies on the impact of dance on Parkinson's? Something changes in our brain when we dance and the improvements envelop many areas of our life. In this episode I will explore the discoveries of David Leventhal , who started introducing dance to a group of six PD suffererers and ended up creating a global program that is benefiting not only pa...

Oliver cannot sit still at school. He disturbs everyone, pushes other kids and refuses to listen to those trying to help him. Doctors say there is nothing physically wrong with him. Yet he is verbally aggressive, has no self confidence and gets warned, then isolated, then punished, and finally excluded from high school. He joins an armed gang, and talks about revenge. His future looks bleak and hi...

We often make assumptions on why children and teen behave in disruptive ways. In many cases, they are unable to understand, regulate and express their emotions. Professor Ramirez's outstanding work in a refugee camp shows how creative activities, self expression and connection to the community are the key behind healing from trauma. Talk therapies help to clarify what's going on, but it's when the...

It's December: dark, often gloomy during daytime, and cold (at least in my emisphere!). So...are you feeling sleepy, sluggish, depressed, slow or not quite all there, but you are overall well and healthy? It could be the effect of the lack of exposure to daylight. In this episode I will share the findings from a university study conducted on rats and a psychatrist's explanation on why daylight is...

Our daily activities are surrounded by colours. What we eat, wear, touch, see, draw, drink, detest or admire has colour. So how does colour influence our perception on what is good, pleasant and healthy for us and what is not? Could colour hinder our performance or even boost it, make us relax or energise us? In this episode we shall see if it's possible that our perception and mood can be altered...

When are you ready to work with a therapist? Is it when your parents make you go to the psychologist? Or when tragic events trigger a deep depression and your doctor recommends you seek for therapy? Or is it better to go when you are desperate for relief? In this episode I will share the three main elements that must be present so that you can start the healing process. If you are a regular listen...

You are not alone: most people do procrastinate one or two tasks they don't like. It's human. Procrastinating doing the washing up is one thing...putting off living our dreams is another thing. Losing our health is also a serious issue.... When procrastination starts affecting our quality of life, things change. We change! And unless we put off taking the action we need to take....we can truly suc...

From guide dogs to petting farms - there is such a wide choice for those who want to learn about animals and maybe have one as a pet. Studies show that individuals who have pets tend to show lower stress during tests. But how does a pet help a person to feel safe, secure, and calmer? We are going to talk just about that in this short and sweet episode. Do you have a pet? What do you like doing wit...

How many opportunities do we miss because we lack self confidence? expressing our needs or opinion appropriately being assertive advancing in our career creating/improving relationships creating the life we want following our dream to work in a specific field standing up against abuse and walking out of toxic relationships helping others when they are in need If you are ready for a change I am sha...

Is it a good idea to be always busy or in a rush ? To run from task to task without taking time to enjoy the moment? Maybe not so much and certainly not 24/7. This episode is an introduction to what it means to be mindful in all we do and how being stressed versus calm affects all the layers of our existence, relationships included. Find out why cardiologists are worried about the pace of some of...

If you find it difficult to sleep at night, join the club. Insomnia affects many people. If you want to read some recent data and statistics you can check out https://www.helsestart.no/news/global-insomnia-statistics . However, if you are looking for tips to use now, and there isn't a medical reason for your issue, just listen to my guest Onnie Michalsky , who is CBT trained to deal with insomnia....