Esther's Oasis

Hi all, this is a slightly different slant on podcasting. The young people I know have expressed their feelings of helplessness and hopelessness for some time now; so I decided to help them see that they are powerful and that there is light at the end of the tunnel, by asking them to help me organise this mini series.  I want them to know that most of the content I produce can be listened to...

In this episode, Albert, (who's also a psychotherapist, university lecturer and much much more), shares his personal journey from his head to his heart, in order to become the best father he could be. Albert talks a lot about reflecting on the parenting you received, it's effect on you and questioning the gaps. He say's you don't have to be perfect, as long as your heart is facing your child/ren,...

In this episode Allan fields questions regarding LGBTQ+ teenagers, he provides a number of useful questions we can ask (ourselves and our teenagers) in order to show acceptance and support. Allan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Los Alamitos California.  He practices as an openly gay therapist and finds meaning and purpose by helping LGBTQ+ children, teens, and adults figure out...

In this episode Karen guides us through a number of conversations we get to have with our children and teenagers. Karen provides practical tips on how to create a safe, positive places where young people can talk about sex. Dr. Karen Rayne has worked in education for the past two decades with a speciality in sexuality education across the lifespan. She is the founder and executive director of UN|H...

In this episode Lana helps us understand the power of our thoughts and teaches us how to be present in the moment.  Lana is a certified life coach, speaker and author who, for the last ten years, has helped her clients move beyond insecurity by helping them understand what is truly coming between the freedom they desire and the limitations that they feel. She is the co-author of Women & C...

In this episode Dr Anisha teaches us about Shareting, how as parents, it's imperative that we ask our kids and teenagers for permission before sharing their photos and comments. Anisha goes on to say that when we do this, we role model responsibility, thereby helping teenagers to understand positive and negative consequences of sharing images and info.  Dr Anisha also answers many other quest...

In this episode, Claire answers the most asked questions around raising boys and establishing young men. Claire explains various ways we can cultivate and encourage the best from the male energy and characteristics.   Claire Gillman is an experienced journalist, editor and writer. She has written over 25 books, including The Healing Therapies Bible, Best of Boys: Helping Your Sons through the...

Hi guys, this is the 5th episode in the Calm and Confident Mum summit.  In this video Erica shares her scientific knowledge and decades of experience around why teenagers behave the way they do; as well as why Lockdown has given parents another chance to build stronger relationships with their children/teenagers. Erica Komisar, LCSW is a clinical social worker, psychoanalyst, and parent guida...

This is the 4th episode in my summit. Fiona explains that teenagers still say their first point of call for information around substance use/misuse is you- their parent. Fiona talks shares different ways we can talk to our teenagers about drugs and alcohol. If you want to donate to The Drug Education Charity, please copy and paste this link: www.dsmfoundation.org.uk/  Available for purchase,...

Hi guys, welcome to the 3rd episode in this summit, today Danny walks us through his 6 steps to building and maintaining confidence.     Danny is offering a free gift: Discover your Confident Communicator Score now - Take the test, go here: https://dannygreevescoaching.scoreapp...   Danny is a coach, physiotherapist, hypnotherapist, author, and speaker. His mission is to help e...

Leonida believes that the utmost importance in her life are her roles as mother and wife.  Helping others has always been a priority in her life. After having spent many years practicing reflexology, she and her husband Albert began working with families and couples and continue to do so 25 years later. They offer individual therapy, organize workshops for parents and can often be found on st...

Hi guys, Cai is the first speaker in my "Calm and Confident Mum" summit. In this video she explains why self-care is so important and shares various strategies for improving our own self-care practices. Cai is a NLP Master Practitioner & Parenting Expert, she believes her mission is to equip parents and teens with the tools for navigating adolescence. Cai is a Parenting & Teen Coach, Podca...

In this episode Luca presents his case for why young people should come together to effect change. Luca has been passionate about people's rights, the state of the environment and much more since he was a teenager and feels he must play an active part in communicating this to other young people.  For more info on joining a union, please visit: https://www.tuc.org.uk/joinunion

Hi guys,  In this episode Claire shares with us, the journey from having such serious OCD, where she couldn't leave the house and therefore had to leave mainstream school, to being kicked out and having to forge a new life on her own. Claire tells us how she found out what her triggers are and what lead her to lead the amazing life she has now, as a wife and mothers to 3 beautiful children. P...

Hi guys, in this episode, I talk to an amazingly gifted teacher called Christianne who has worked in numerous education settings for nearly five decades. She is a grandma who enjoys teaching her grandchildren, especially over lock down, and she has a degree in Politics and History, an MA in Behavioural Management and a Postgraduate in Dyslexia. Today Christianne shares keys in how to build deep mu...

In this episode, Sam shares her thoughts around completing her dissertation, her struggles with motivation and wellbeing, and why the phrase "Finished not prefect" is her current moto for life.   If you are struggling with any of the issues Sam has talked about, please Google your nearest NHS, Mind, Better Health, Samaritans support centre.

NB: One of the many jobs Shelia has done is as a shepherdess, hence the lambs.  :)  In this episode Sheila shares her stories of overcoming; from being bullied and not having any friends to being pigeonholed by her careers advisor simply because of her gender.  Sheila tells us how she has helped young people explore their own path, when it comes to jobs/careers. Sheila is an inspira...

In todays conversation, Jody and I talk to Alex and Evie about dreams and their meanings.  Alex and Evie have been dream interpreters for over 16 years. Today, they not only share their knowledge and amazing insight into how to understand the language our our heart, but also provide questions which we can ask our hearts and mind, in order to decode our own dreams.    Will you t...

This is a downloadable audio for you child to listen to before they go to sleep at night. Specially designed for the strange times we are living in.  If your child is having trouble sleeping or focusing or believing in themselves or finding it hard to relax, then this was created for them. I enjoy writing stories, and hope this offering will help your child to feel more positive, secure and h...

In this video Holly tells us why she believes experiencing "enjoyment in movement" is the key to building and maintaining a physically healthy lifestyle.  Holly shares her story of how she fell head over heels in love with exercise, to the point where she became an amateur MMA fighter! She also shares her top tips for what to do when we have limited access to gyms and  community exercise...

For tens of thousands of years, humans have lived side by side with animals. However, today we are often unaware of the full extent our fury and feathered friends help us maintain a healthy sense of wellbeing.  In this conversation with Jennifer Geach and Graeme Green, we learn how to reconnect with our feelings and sense of self "in the moment".  Graeme tells us how animals help us buil...

The times we are living in, challenges our ability to successfully look after our mental and physical health; so to help you, I've created a free therapeutic resource, which you can listen to, when you're ready. Originally it was created with NHS staff in mind, but as others requested it, I thought I'd share it with everyone. If you've not seen or heard the intro to this audio, please go back...

Please listen to this short episode (which is part A)  all the way through, before you listen to the last episode (part B) of this season. This is especially for you, If you would like to feel more peace and calm (basically less stress) at work, it will explain how to use the free downloadable 16 minute therapeutic audio: part B. Please do not listen to the next part whilst driving, only whil...

In this podcast, Jenny and I discuss the difficulties in expressing ourselves during this time of heightened sensitivity. Kindness and compassion are the most important things she would like to see and experience more of in "life after lockdown" and the Maya Angelou quote best sums up her hope for the future.  Jenny has and continues to work with young people and adults within the drugs, alco...

In this podcast Stephen Lew (founder of the school of positive psychology) shares numerous tips and techniques for improving our emotional resilience. From mindfulness to inner body scans.  Stephen explains how and why we need to express our emotions in-order to teach and help others (especially our parents). Whether you're experiencing emotional/mental challenges or not, these practices are...