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Hello, friends! This is a super interesting episode in which I answer two great questions from listeners of the podcast. The first relates to communication with your partner about your own mental health, while the second looks at life post-COVID when you are struggling with low motivation towards life and your future.
Suicide is a topic that many people feel uncomfortable discussing. In episode 271, I received a question from an individual asking when they should take their own suicidality seriously, wanting to talk to their friends and family, but concerned they won’t be taken seriously. In this post, I go into more detail and offer my thoughts on addressing the topic with your loved ones.
Insecurities within yourself can have a negative impact on both your wellbeing and the relationships you have in your life. In episode 265, I received a question from an individual who has recognized that their own insecurities have often played a significant part in the breakdown of their relationships. In this post, I dive into this in more detail and talk about what you can do to start tackling those insecurities.
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Hello, friends! In this episode, I tackle two questions relating to family. The first looks at the expectation that can be placed on you to ‘treat’ family members when you are studying Psychology, while the second considers the inheritance of mental illness within families and the worry this can cause.
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Hello, all! Thanks for having some patience with the lack of an episode last week. I think it was worth it because this is a packed episode. In this week’s episode, I dive deep into my favorite tips and techniques to make you a better communicator and a better listener. In the field, we call these “active listening” techniques and they are the fundamental techniques that all therapists learn to help people open up and trust them.