Signposts for Living with Dr Kirsten Hunter

Long distance relationships are a tough gig. Here are some quick psychology tips - you may have geographical distance, but it doesn't mean that this needs to lead to personal distance.  Jon and I had a long distance chapter in our relationship, so I can relate. Best of luck to you if this is your challenge right now! Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealthea...

This book 'Parenting' is the closest we will get to having a manual for parenting. There is so much wisdom, self awareness, self control, mindfulness and skill that is needed to work to master the art of parenting. This 5th title in the SIGNPOSTS FOR LIVING book series covers loads of parenting themed issues that we cover in clinical sessions. From your child's emotional security, t...

We bought in the big guns to really iron out this mysterious question of how food affects us and what food we should reach for. Taylah Teschner is an experienced Clinical Naturopath who is all about nutrition and life balance. Taylah is a beautiful mix; she's warm, she's grounded and she's got some great professional wisdom to share with us. Thankyou for your generous time and enthu...

'Understanding Others' is a book about the psychology of how to be skilled with others; our loved ones and our tricky ones. Let's face it, people in our life either make or lives shine, or they are the cause of our biggest heartache. I'd say 80% of psychology session time is spent talking about how other people have affected us and how we can navigate our important relationship...

Demitri is a GP and an experienced dancer. Dance... who knew it could be such a huge topic! Passion, discipline, connection, emotional outlet, cultural cross-over, joy. I loved diving into the psychology of this universal language. Demitri and I should put our heads together more often. Bit of a dance really!!! Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealtheachother Our...

Signposts for Living Podcast. Co-host Kristen Coggan. Mindfulness and State of Flow is the 3rd title in my SIGNPOSTS FOR LIVING book series. This book about the psychology of how to live optimally, to really absorb the good stuff. Kristen and I talk through this book and the importance of making Mindfulness an accessible and grounded topic, and introduces us to the lessor know cousin 'State o...

Do you know your hot issues? Can you identify when they are being triggered? Do you know what to do with them? If you want to put yourself in a strong position psychologically then you need to be confident with your hot issues. It's always a work in progress, but let's start now. Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealtheachother Our monthly Psychology ne...

We discuss the human side of design. Emmy-Clare, 'Do Good By Design' has eclectic  experience in the design world, from Architecture, to Interior Design, to Construction/Project Management, to Branding, and now she has discovered her sweet spot, which is Service Design.  You have to have an indepth understanding of people to understand the demands of design, this is the psychology of des...

Now this is a crazy ambitious book. The psychology of understanding yourself is the focus of this book in the 6 part SIGNPOSTS FOR LIVING series. Basically, this book is a mirror to hold up and genuinely examine and learn about yourself using a whole host of psychological skills and knowledge. All for you. All about you. I enjoyed talking through this book with my dear friend Kristen. Mental Healt...

I want to explain what it means to be congruent within yourself. It's not as tricky and theoretical as it sounds. The outcome? Peace of mind! Inner peace within yourself. Let's talk. Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealtheachother Our monthly Psychology newsletter - https://kirstenhunterauthor.com/newsletter/ Mental Health and Psychology Blog – https:/...

Kristen and I have a look at what is covered in the first book of the Signposts for Living book series. 'Control Your Consciousness.' My passion is sharing psychology wisdom about you, with you. So much is covered in this book. It's almost a quiz on how much you know about how your mind tics, how and why your emotions steer you, amongst many many other related themes. Let's cha...

Mia Patterson is a gifted and passionate wizard with children and teenagers. She has been in the education world forever, and today shares her insights regarding how to relate to children and teenagers so that we can take their hand and build their confidence from the inside out. Mia is contagious and wise. This is the beginning of many podcasts together I am sure. Take comfort and inspiration fro...

We all have self sabotaging and irrational thoughts that leads to those anxious or down times. Our self esteem is the first casualty. This is a 5 minute chat about how to turn your dysfunctional thoughts around. Enjoy the benefits of turning your headspace around! Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealtheachother Our monthly Psychology newsletter - https://kirsten...

Hi all, thought it was time that we introduce the namesake for this podcast series; The SIGNPOSTS FOR LIVING Book Series. I've been a clinical psychologist for 22 years now. It's tough not getting enough time with clients, and frustrating knowing that there is so much more psychology knowledge that they would benefit from, but that I can not deliver in session. I had the thought - '...

Our Special Guest has been through the turmoil and stress of anticipating and doing  jail time. He wishes that he knew then what he knows now, about the reality of all the ins and outs of how things work within this world, and the personal challenges he faced. 'Harry' shared a thought provoking world that had us both laughing and contemplating. I really appreciate him opening up this cha...

So much of our eating happens with us on automatic pilot mode or us just reacting to habits in life. Here are some great skills to make sure that we are present and purposeful in our relationship with food and eating. Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealtheachother Our monthly Psychology newsletter - https://kirstenhunterauthor.com/newsletter/ Mental Health and...

The fostering world is a landmine area. Children are in need, but they can resent their new home. Trauma is real, but can become strangely normal to children. Carers can wholeheartedly want to nurture, but they can get burnt out by the daily demands. And then there is the need to work in a system that is designed to safeguard children in care, but is always restricted by financial, time and profes...

Okay, I'm going to be very unpopular with many parents, children and teenagers here, but let's talk about the tidal wave of technology that our youth are consumed in. In their natural state they are wanting to be plugged in 24/7. Who is the decision maker here? Who is the bad guy and needs to create some boundaries so that our children and teens know how to function without a screen in t...

Let's take a moment to talk through some strategies to approach perhaps the three biggest challenges facing parents of young children; Sleep, Eating and Toileting. There is a reason that these issues come up again and again in session. They are tricky and they can hold your family's happiness hostage. Let's break them down with some why's and how's. Mental Health Support G...

It can tough to feel lonely, either we are single, we are wanting more connection with friendships, with family perhaps, or we are in a lonely relationship. What if this lonely feeling is designed to activate us? I hope you find this silver lining helpful. Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealtheachother Our monthly Psychology newsletter - https://kirstenhunterau...

It can be tough to know whether to medicate our kids when they have psychological / neurological issues. Let's talk through the issue of whether to medicate our kids who are diagnosed with ADHD. I am sure that this is an issue close to home for families dealing with ADHD. Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealtheachother Our monthly Psychology newsletter - ht...

Stephan Neff is an anaesthetist, bestselling author, speaker, show host and alcoholic in recovery. Stephan has a fire in his belly when it comes to the psychology of recovering from alcohol addiction. I really enjoyed hearing his story and the profound step by step moments that accumulated to him overcoming his own personal anaesthetic - alcohol. Thankyou Stephan for sharing your story and your pr...

We understand that we need to love our child and guide them in their behaviour and their choices, but a third leg to the stool of parenting is showing that we are proud of our child. Our child learns confidence and positive self talk from first hearing the acknowledging language from their parent. Language that celebrates the unique person that our child is. Learn about how to foster confidence in...

Nathan was born and raised in Vanuatu. He shares both the sunshine and the darkness of his early life story, a picture that tourists don't get to see. So many stories interweave through Nathan's story; island life, family, trauma, and culture. It was a rich conversation. I'm delighted to share it with you. Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealtheac...

The balance of having connection in our relationships but also being our own person comes under the microscope with the hot issue of enmeshed relationships. Is your individuality, your exercising your own life choices a threat to your loved one? Is it care or control from them? Let's talk about this very tricky yet common relationship issue. Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook....