So Many Answers With Sandy Oswald

We all feel stuck in life sometimes; like we're not moving forward or achieving what we'd hoped to. In this episode, Sandy looks at ways we can move on from that feeling of being stuck.  Some of her tips are: Stop comparing Be victorious, not the victim Being grateful  Working in and/or finding your passion Being real about the season of your life You can listen to Sandy's time management episodes...

We've all had people in our lives who have hurt us. But what happens when we just can't forgive someone who has wronged us? In this episode Sandy looks at ways that we can forgive, and move past bitterness and resentment. Lysa Terkeurst's book 'Forgiving What You Can't Forget' is available from Koorong. This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling Service . If...

What do we do, and how do we respond when someone offends us? Why do some of us get offended easily, while others don't? In this episode Sandy looks at ways we can deal with being offended, with some of her ideas being: Keep short accounts of wrong doing Forgive easily Being grateful This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling Service . If you have a question...

There will always be times when we get together with family and not see eye to eye with everyone.  Maybe it's family dynamics causing the issues, or it could be just a straight out personality clash. Some of the ideas discussed in this episode: Keeping good boundaries Changing our language Pick our arguments Make plans to cope Stopping the comparison game This podcast is a production of Brisbane's...

There will always be times when we get together with family and not see eye to eye with everyone.  Maybe it's family dynamics causing the issues, or it could be just a straight out personality clash. Whatever the reason - sometimes we are going to not get along with family members, and that's OK; but how do respond in that situation. In this episode, Sandy explores what happens when we grow up and...

In this episode Sandy continues exploring the idea of boundaries in our lives, and especially how to respond to those boundary crossers who pop up.  Sandy also touches on the differences between sacrifice and abuse, as well as emotional regulation. This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling Service . If you have a question that you would like Sandy to address...

Creating boundaries in our lives is the topic of today's podcast, with Sandy giving out some tips on how to better manage boundaries with workmates, family members, or others in our circle of connections. This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling Service . If you have a question that you would like Sandy to address, please email hello@somanyanswers.com . Fin...

WARNING – Strong and mature themes being discussed. In this special bonus episode of So Many Answers we look at the topic of sexual addiction and porn use, specifically within a relationship context. Sandy's guest on this episode is Dr Fai Seyed the director of the House of Hope Counselling Centre in Brisbane. Dr Seyed has a PhD in sexual addiction as well as holding Masters degrees in counselling...

In this episode Sandy continues answering the question from last time: I keep having these thoughts that I’ll be happy when this or that happens.  But then when I get there, I want or need something else.  Is this normal? Sandy discusses renewing our minds, changing perspective and staying present. This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling Service . If you h...

The question that Sandy is addressing on this podcast is about happiness. I keep having these thoughts that I’ll be happy when this or that happens.  But then when I get there, I want or need something else.  Is this normal? As Sandy explains, the origin of this is often found in our childhoods, when the future always seems more positive and exciting. This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96f...

In this episode Sandy continues exploring thoughts around the wheel of life as outlined in the previous episode. This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling Service . If you have a question that you would like Sandy to address, please email hello@somanyanswers.com . Find more 96five podcasts by searching for 96five in your podcast app, by downloading the 96fiv...

In this podcast Sandy looks at how we can stop the constant streams of thought that hinder our rest and time for self care. This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling Service . If you have a question that you would like Sandy to address, please email hello@somanyanswers.com . Find more 96five podcasts by searching for 96five in your podcast app, by downloadin...

In this podcast Sandy looks at stress and anxiety, answering the question: "Am I just stressed, or is it anxiety; how do I know that I'm normal?" Sandy offers up five R's for stress-proofing our lives as follows: Regulate Relax Reflecting Refrain Relationship This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling Service . If you have a question that you would like Sandy...

For over thirty years Sandy Oswald has been in the business of helping people move forward in life, and is a professional counsellor with a private practice in Brisbane, Australia. She has worked with thousands of children and families in regional Australia before moving to Brisbane to continue her community work with adults and children. Sandy specialises in helping people deal with past experien...