Right Your Own Story

Box Breathe Like a Navy Seal, and Reduce Your Stress. Unlock the secrets of elite mental and physical performance with the renowned technique of Box Breathing, as taught by the mastermind behind its application, Mark Miller. 🔵 What is Box Breathing? Box Breathing, also known as tactical breathing or square breathing, is a powerful mindfulness technique designed to enhance focus, reduce stress, an...

The Traitors, and Their Psychology! Have you been watching 'The Traitors' on TV? If not, you are missing out. In this thought-provoking episode, I delve into the intricate psychology of the game, 'The Traitors'. Join me as I explore the challenges faced by the traitors, maneuvering through secrecy, guilt, the art of sowing suspicion, and who I think is going to win. 🧠 Inside the T...

As a Counsellor, Hypnotherapist, and Life Coach, I help clients find solutions to their problems, or more accurately, I help equip clients with tools so they become a better and more capable version of themselves. It occurred to me that it would be a great idea if I could help children develop these tools too, so I put my mind to work on how I could best do that. I am pleased to announce that I ha...

Join me in this special podcast episode as I bring the enchanting story of 'The Squirrel That Lost Its Nut' directly to your ears. This is the first in a series of books I have specifically written for children, that will be released on Amazon. Why I Wrote It: As a therapist, I crafted these stories to help children navigate the complex landscape of emotions and problem-solving. The narrat...

The Pedlar of Swaffham. In this podcast episode I talk about, 'The Pedlar of Swaffham'. A pedlar was the name given to a medieval door-to-door salesman, and Swaffham is a market town in Norfolk. This particular Pedlar was called John Chapman, and a recurring dream he had changed his entire life, and that of his family too! As you listen to this episode, I would really invite you to think a...

How To Save Money For This Time Next Year This podcast channel is all about empowering you to live your best life. In today's post, I'm excited to share a transformative savings challenge that could leave you with £1378 by the end of the year. The technique is simple, flexible, and can be adapted to fit any budget. You start by saving £1 in the first week, £2 in the second week, and so on....

Embrace Your Journey: The Dangers of Comparison and the Power of Personal Growth. In this episode, I talk about the impact of comparing ourselves to others. I also discuss the inherent dangers of the comparison trap and explore the empowering journey of personal growth. Key Insights: 👉 Pitfalls of Comparison: Uncover how comparing ourselves to others can lead to feelings of inadequacy and hinder...

Leadership Lessons from Captain Kirk: The Art of Delegating for Success. In this insightful vlog post, I talk about the valuable lessons we can glean from the legendary Captain Kirk on effective leadership and delegation. Discover how relinquishing control while maintaining authority can propel your team and business to new heights. Key Takeaways: Leadership Mastery: Insights into Captain Kirk&#39...

If you do a lot of negative self-talk to yourself, about yourself, I implore you to stop this habit immediately. You see, words are powerful, and so are thoughts. No one else needs to put you down, because you do this all by yourself. Now this does not mean you live in denial. For example, if you have gained a few pounds and want to lose weight, you should still say to yourself, 'Hey, I've...

In life, we often find ourselves facing challenges and uncertainties. It's natural to seek answers and resolutions, but what if the key to these solutions lies within us? In this video I talk about the remarkable story concerning a young man called Milton Erickson, who later became a famous hypnotherapist. Milton grew up on a farm, and one day a horse walked into their farmyard. No-one, includ...

#106- Making Tough Choices: Prioritising Your Well-Being In our journey through life, we often encounter challenges and difficulties. Sometimes, we find ourselves in situations where we've been dealing with a problem for far too long, just like the toothache I am presently experiencing. This blog post is about the importance of making tough decisions to improve our lives. Problem Identificatio...

Hello and welcome to Right Your Own Story. If you have ever been in a relationship, and the other person is always 'woe is me', trying to 'fix you', or constantly putting you down, there is a high probability you have been a participant in 'The Drama Triangle'. But what is The Drama Triangle? In this video , I explain what this is, without the scientific jargon. 🟢 What&#39...

Lessons We Can learn From Spiders. A spider has been sitting outside my office window, and I have been seeing it each day, doing its thing. Like most things in life, there is a lesson there for me, and in this episode, I talk about that. Perhaps there is a lesson there for you too? I hope you like this one. Best wishes, James Some other links you may find helpful: 👉 If you want some help yourself...

Who Are You? Is this a question you often ask yourself (many don't), and if you do, is the answer positive or negative? In this video, I invite you to go down the rabbit hole with that question, and I tell a true story, all about you! I hope you like the episode. Best wishes, James Other links you may find helpful: 👉 If you want some help yourself for an issue, whether that is emotional, phys...

What Is Unconditional Positive Regard?  Unconditional Positive Regard (or UPR for short) was created by Carl Rogers. He was an American psychologist and one of the founders of 'Humanistic Psychology'.  In this episode, I talk about his UPR approach, and how if you implement this concept into your life, how you view things will change.  You will probably find yourself:  👉 Feeling calmer, ...

As a counsellor, hypnotherapist, and life coach, I am often curious as to what goals clients are setting or have set themselves.  For some, it is many, whereas for others that space is very vague.  Goal setting is such a huge area of exploration, and I believe it really is crucial for our own mental health.  Without a goal, we drift, going from day to day without any progress, like a ship without...

Psychological testing comes in many forms. They can be random, seemingly innocent questions or scenarios, but your answers or responses can betray your deepest darkest unconscious thoughts. In this episode, (and just for fun), I ask just two questions. What will your answers reveal? I hope you like this one. Best wishes, James Right Your Own Story Ltd I also refer to two books in this episode. The...

A Tip For Creating Success. Sometimes, the best tips are pretty simple, and this podcast episode is definitely in that category. It is about creating an environment (by you doing a particular thing in a specific way), which exponentially increases your chance of success. Depending on what you really desire, this could possibly be life-changing too. Plus, as this is a simple tip, the two tools you...

How To Turn On Your Superpower. You have a superpower within you and I want to help you 'turn it on'. But HOW? I have created a journal to achieve this, but it is a journal with a twist. The 1-minute, 365-Day Appreciation Journal. You get rid of the dark by turning on the light. You get rid of the cold by turning on the heating. You get rid of negative thoughts by turning on your appreciat...

As an online Counsellor, Hypnotherapist, and Life-Coach, goal setting is something that features a lot in my client work. Many want to either stop something or start something, sometimes it is both. I would really encourage you to set yourself goals, either personal or professional, and then break the goal down into bitesize chunks so it becomes doable. I also believe having a goal is great for yo...

Why Letting Go Is Good For Your Mental Health. As a Counsellor, Life Coach, and Hypnotherapist a phrase I hear myself using a lot is, 'Let Go Or Get Dragged Along'. That is the theme of this podcast episode - The power of 'letting go', and it truly is a thing that if you embrace it fully, can change your life. There can be many reasons why you should (or could) 'let go' of...

In my own private practice as a Counsellor, Hypnotherapist, Life Coach, and Hypnotherapy Supervisor, decisions play a big part. Generally, clients want to start something or stop something, sometimes it's a little bit of both. Well, I had to make a big decision myself recently. In this podcast, I talk about that, including the unexpected (and unwanted) thoughts that came up for me, and how I a...

#94 - Three Great Questions to Ask Yourself. A lesson I once received from a mentor has really helped me grow both personally and professionally. This, in turn, has helped me help my counselling, hypnotherapy, and life coaching clients in a better way so their results improve. Its simplicity is its genius! I hope you enjoy this episode. Best wishes, James Right Your Own Story Ltd Other links you m...

#93 - How To Say NO, and a free gift. Is saying NO an issue for you, either externally or internally? In this podcast episode I talk about this, and give some tips to help you. There is also a free bonus I mention as well, which is a 12-minute meditation audio on Boundary Setting. Here is the link for it. When you have good boundaries your life just gets easier. I hope you enjoy this episode. If y...

What Happens In A Therapy Session? As an online counsellor, hypnotherapist, and life coach, I see clients for many different reasons, and for some, it has been the first time they have ever had therapy. In this podcast episode, I thought it may be an idea to explain what the process is like, what to expect, and how it generally goes. If you would like to see if therapy is for you, please click on...