Stress & Anxiety Recovery Podcast

In this podcast, I talk about how having good relationships can make you feel happy. I also discuss the importance of setting boundaries when you interact with others. The podcast explains how bonding, trust, and connection affect your brain. I also share stories about dealing with feeling anxious or being rejected by others. Throughout the podcast, you are encouraged to be kind to yourself. Citat...

Today, learn how your brain tricks you into avoiding exercise and why it's crucial to overcome this instinct. Understand the neuroscience of movement, uncover the surprising benefits of any form of physical activity, and explore strategies to make exercise enjoyable again. From childhood fears to unexpected swimming adventures, I share personal stories that will inspire you to break free from...

Today, we begin by addressing the common issue of self-disgust. I encourage listeners to challenge negative self-talk. I then dive into the topic of seasonal stress, highlighting signs of troublesome stress levels. The podcast provides practical methods to nurture self-compassion and well-being. Another podcast for you: How do I Stop Self-Criticism? Send us Fan Mail Want to see if we're a goo...

When summer ends and you’re not ready, the shift into autumn can bring disappointment, low mood, or a stronger pull towards comfort. In this episode, I explore how seasonal change affects us emotionally, especially when life already feels full. I talk about managing disappointment, challenging unhelpful thoughts, and finding gentle ways to adjust to autumn without forcing positivity. I also share...

Today, Shelley explains the stress cycle associated with evening binge-eating. She lists recognisable signs of a stress state. Describing physiological responses to stress, she details how fight, flight, or freeze responses manifest. Listeners are guided to assess their own stress states by checking various physical and emotional markers, including breathing patterns, body tension, and irritabilit...

Today, we explore the relationship between having a busy life, anxiety, and comfort eating. We delve into the reasons why people work so hard, naming potential triggers; addiction to productivity, fear of stopping, the desire to please others, or anxiety. The podcast highlights how these contribute to distress, which can lead to comfort eating after the day's work is done. Shelley emphasises...

Today, Shelley explores the most common time we overeat; in the evening. Drawing from her expertise in helping people recover from emotional eating, Shelley discusses why we overeat in the evening. She explores hunger, habit, lack of preparation, and emotional responses to daily stress.  Shelley offers a four-step process for breaking this pattern, encompassing observation of thoughts, habits, emo...

In this episode, we explore 6 strategies to recover from emotional eating, focusing on the journey to rediscovering life in its fullness. Our aim is to provide valuable insights into the recovery process and offer six life-changing options for those seeking to break free from addictive behaviours. Not sure your eating IS emotional? - If you want to uncover the emotion behind your eating, here&apos...

The focus here is on the effect of stress on the brain and its role in addiction, particularly comfort eating. Shelley starts by discussing how stress alters the brain, making certain behaviours or substances more appealing. She highlights the link between stress and addiction, explaining that stress addiction can be challenging to overcome. Shelley shares insights from Gabor Maté's book, emp...

In this episode, we discuss addictive personality and various forms of addiction, particularly focusing on comfort eating. I talk about the concept of addictive personality, stating that it oversimplifies the reality of addiction.    Addiction can manifest in different forms, not just related to substances but also behaviours like internet scrolling, binge-watching, and overworking. This podcast d...

Are you feeling trapped, ignored, or unloved in a relationship? Navigating the rough seas of a relationship saddled with a selfish person or narcissist isn't an easy journey. In this engaging episode of Underground Confidence, I share my wisdom on dealing with a narcissistic or difficult person. We take a deep look into effective coping strategies, underscoring the importance of communication...

Here's an intriguing question, have you ever felt an unhealthy attachment to a past partner that feels a lot like addiction? In this candid discussion, I share my findings on post-relationship addiction, an issue that has a surprising number of people in its grip. Drawn from my own experiences and the experiences of others, I've developed 10 practical strategies designed to help you brea...

Does something feel 'off' in your relationship? Here, I peel back the layers of subtle narcissism, providing you with the tools to spot the warning signs and understand the behaviours often exhibited by covert narcissists. I even share my personal journey of dating someone with narcissistic tendencies, demonstrating how these traits can manifest in day-to-day situations. This may be a ca...

The wide spectrum of narcissism (and lack of it) and its profound impact on our harmful habits, self-worth, and relationships, is the subject today. Learn about the delicate balance between selflessness and self-importance, and how different influences shape our narcissistic tendencies.  This episode gives insights into personal growth, self-worth, and how our level of self-centredness can fluctua...

Are you tired of feeling like your emotions are constantly dismissed or undermined? In the latest episode, we dive deep into the topic of emotional invalidation and its impact on our wellbeing and relationships. Join me as I share my own experiences and those of one of my clients, as we uncover ten ways to bounce back from emotionally invalidating situations with a positive sense of self.  Creatin...

In this insightful podcast, I guide you through a four-step process that can help you cope with difficult feelings and understand the emotions lying beneath your comfort eating habits. Join me as I explain the importance of becoming aware of your body's sensations, naming and labelling your emotions, bringing compassion to your experiences, and redirecting your energy towards something more p...

Do your emotions often stay bottled up due to societal pressures, resulting in self-destructive behaviours? Tune in to this episode as I share my personal experiences and discuss the power of having a supportive companion to talk to, ultimately leading to better emotional well-being and recovery. Together, we'll explore the interconnectedness of our emotions, body, and memories, and how self-...

In this episode, we look at ways to regulate the autonomic nervous system to come out of a stress state, depression, anxiety or compulsion.  I also give you a summary of everything I talked about in the first 8 podcasts of the year. This will give you a massive jump start to coping with anxiety, depression or any compulsion.  We cover:  The psychology and physiology behind stress, anxiety, depress...

Have you ever noticed that when you comfort eat, you do it really fast? Maybe you also get stuck on your phone when you should be sleeping? Here are four more ways to calm your nervous system down, and disrupt cravings. Practising these will develop your ability to change the course of your cravings and compulsions, organically. In this podcast: The power of the pause Slowing down your speech Yawn...

Here's how to start to wind down when you’re triggered, stressed, or craving.  In this podcast Your 'Window of Tolerance' or capacity for life's demands Neuroscience & stress or collapse states Things that trigger us into stress or collapse states Ways to self-regulate, calm your system, and change how you feel A breathing exercise How embodiment can help us to shift Next w...

The neuroscience and physiology of inner child wounding, and how to heal. In this podcast The neuroscience and physiology of triggering - Fight, Flight, Freeze & Fawn The Top 10 emotional triggers to addiction, & other types of triggers How to recognise being triggered 9 Steps to start healing your inner child, nervous system triggering, & comfort eating or addiction.  In two weeks, I&...

Understanding your inner child is essential to comfort eating recovery. This is our instinctive, unconscious, or reactive part. It's this part that demands comfort food. In this podcast: The Inner Child - A response to the self-critic Feelings - The language of the inner child Triggering - How the inner child's response might relate to your past Next week I'll focus on the physiolog...

Low self-confidence happens to us all. Here are ways all of us can be affected. Your self-confidence or self-worth is important to challenge in your battle against addiction. Because low self-confidence, and self-criticism, will make you want to 'use'/comfort eat, or treat yourself badly. In this podcast 8 ways feeling bad about yourself can show up, and why.  Another podcast for you: Ho...

Self-criticism is one of the main reasons that people overeat. Dieting is based around it. But the solution lies in NOT trying to be perfect. In this podcast How self-criticism goes hand in hand with comfort eating, how you can start to recover your self-esteem Another podcast for you : Reset your Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) Citations Links to exercises that will reset your nervous system: TikT...

Have you ever wondered what triggers your binge or comfort eating?  In this podcast 3 powerful questions to help you identify what's behind your eating. How you might be feeling now that we are almost 3 years on from the start of Covid-19. These potential feelings illustrate one experience that might be behind your comfort eating. Another podcast you might like: 10 Ways to Overcome Anxiety Ci...