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In our penultimate episode, Ed and Brett explore how therapy has moved away from the idea that people need to be fixed, and towards something more useful, compassionate and human. This is about understanding ourselves, noticing what helps, and finding enough courage to do one thing differently. You can find the accompanying article on FUSE here: https://fosteringlearning.fuseuniversal.com/communit...

In this episode, Brett takes us through visualisation - what it actually is (and what it isn’t), why it can feel so powerful, and how we can use it in a grounded, realistic way to calm the nervous system and build more capacity for everyday stress. We link back to Episode 2’s Stress Bucket , the vagus nerve , and 4–7–8 breathing , and explore how the images we rehearse in our minds can either fill...

In Episode 2, Ed and Brett pick up where we left off, moving from “feeling runs the show” to “thinking about the feeling.” We unpack the Stress Bucket (what fills it, how it spills, and how to fit the tap), then bring the science to life with the vagus nerve (your body’s soothing pathway) and a timing-accurate walk-through of 4–7–8 breathing you can use anywhere. Expect plain-English explanations...

In this conversation, Episode 1, Ed and Brett explore the complexities of self-understanding, emotional responses, and the power of perspective. We discuss the importance of empathy, the role of journaling in self-reflection, and how the brain functions in relation to thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. We also spend time talking about the significance of positive thinking and practical strategies...