Retrain your Brain for success

We often develop what we know, but who we are gets left behind. This podcast looks at why it's sometimes our values, our actions, and our strength of character that count for much more than academic knowledge - with tips to get you started on nurturing yours.  #psychologist #wellbeing #mentalhealth #author #positivepsychology 

Learning to cope is one of the goals of therapy. Learning to succeed is one of the goals of coaching. Learning to love your life is the bolt on I add to all of my work. This podcast explains why, and gives practical ways we can go about it. 

Do you think resilience is learning how to survive?  WRONG!  It's not! MOST of us can already do that!   For resilience you need more than survival instinct (plus practical capability(!))  you need mental, emotional and physical fortitude.   This podcast gives you the practical tools - and the emotional ones to build it.      #psychologist #mentalhealth #positivepsychology #buildresilience #r...

Some people cannot 'make lemonade' - they simply don't know why they would want fizz or sweetness. This podcast looks at how informal positive psychology exercises will help you move forward when you KNOW what you need to do, you just can't seem to do it!  Plus I set you a positive psychology challenge.  #psychologist #wellbeing #mentalhealth #speaker #author #mindfulness #resi...

In this 'Relationships Special', I chat with guest Heather Carr about Love in Lockdown. What do we really mean when we ask 'have you been tested?'; never mind first base, how close do you stand on a first date; and does bubbling mean we're getting closer faster? 

In the light of this year, an insight into how grief can affect us, what 'complicated grief' is and how to support ourselves and others is important. This gives an overview of the Kubler-Ross model of grief and the symptoms where it may be best to seek professional support. 

This is purely intended as informative in order to raise awareness of the symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). This podcast also offers some ways which compliment any current treatment someone with BPD is using, but should not be seen as therapy nor a substitute for professional help.  The symptoms are often misunderstood and it is important to appreciate that the nature of BPD means...

Related to Gaslighting, this podcast gives a snapshot into the behaviours common in Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) and some tools to cope as both the person with NPD and those around. However, do note that NPD is on the 'psychosis' side of disorders so it is the brain that functions differently causing behaviour rather than NPD symptoms being a conscious choice.  #psychologist #...

Gaslighting is a form of psychological and emotional abuse. It isn't easy to spot by the person within the abusive relationship because many compassionate people will often try to explain or excuse the behaviours, made worse by the effects of the abuse itself.  #psychologist #mentalhealth #relationships #gaslighting 

Emotions, although sometimes painful or overwhelming are there to protect us. This slightly longer episode (13 mins) explains why and how we can make them work FOR us.  #psychologist #practicaltips #selfimprovementtools #mentalhealth 

Breaking up really is never easy, but these 5 tips may help you find your inner strength to grow through. 

Relationships are teams and it never hurts to check that you are still on the same page. Here's a quick 5 question relationship audit to get you reflecting on what you want out of your commitments and how best to achieve it. 

Relationships take work but it doesn't need to be tough! While many people talk about compromise, I believe the best relationships are built on collaboration - put two amazing individuals together and you're unstoppable!  #psychologist #positivepsychology #relationships 

Season 4 focuses on relationships and this episode covers why we may be attracted to certain 'types' or people, but also how you can train yourself to look beyond that for lasting satisfaction 

One of my favourite podcasts - a bit of background into my approach as a positive psychologist and how it not only supports prevention and treatment of mental illness, but it can help you thrive beyond ordinary when in mental health! It's a slightly longer podcast as I offer you an insight into my perspective and how and why it works, and of course give you 3 excellent daily practices to help...

In the same way that a crime needs 'Desire, Ability and Opportunity' to occur, behaviour change needs the same. We're often good at the desire and ability, but we need to learn to give ourselves the best opportunity to progress.  Here's how. 

If I want something I'll ask for it, and shouting into the void of social media is not always the healthiest option. ARE you guilty of subconsciously asking 'Do you like me like this' when you post a selfie? This podcast looks at how what used to be a way of curating our identity within a trusted group can sometimes be an open season with people playing by different rules. 

You can FIND YOURSELF or you can CREATE yourself. It's just over 10 mins but these 6 powerful coaching exercises (I use them, my clients use them) will help you get started. Be strong and be you. 

As a psychometric profiler I hate it when people use the outcomes like some sort of horoscope - you're XYZ that means you're... It's the same with introversion and extraversion...this podcast I'm celebrating the introverts. 

This episode looks at the power of saying 'thank you' and also discusses the importance of receiving it! A greater focus on both can immeasurably enhance the sense of positivity in our lives. 

Just because someone has handed you negativity, it doesn't mean you need to accept it. I appreciate that's easier said than done, but try these tips in this short podcast for saying 'no' to someone else's bad behaviour. 

Chasing after the little dopamine hit from a like is just not dignified...try any of these different ways of not only achieving that warm and fuzzy feeling but making that sensation last! 

Season 3 is all about getting a handle on our emotions which in turn will help us with decision making and taking action. Emotions are wonderful, just make them work FOR you! This episode helps you regain balance rather than let negativity ruin your day, or over positivity lead you into making questionable choices. 

A difference of opinion is a chance to learn not a threat. This podcast explains why a broad awareness gives us greater influence, and ways in which we can avoid defensiveness if our view is not the same as someone else's. 

If we don't express how we feel, truthfully, how can we blame others when they don't understand?  This podcast gives tips to improve assertiveness on conversation.