If you find it hard to talk about your feelings then you might feel therapy would be a pointless exercise. But it really isn’t! In episode 274, I received a question from a listener in this position who feels incapable of talking about their feelings and so is looking to take up medical help but skip the therapy. In this post, I discuss the importance of seeking professional help and why you should still give therapy a chance even if you feel you can’t discuss how you feel.
It can be difficult to open up about your mental health, but it’s important to be able to talk to your partner. In episode 272, I received a question from a listener who is finding it hard to explain what they are going through to their boyfriend. In this post, I offer my thoughts on how to open up the mental health conversation within your relationship and highlight a few tips to bear in mind.
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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.
This is something that has been on my personal and professional “bucket list” for a while. I have taught classes and given professional lectures, but nothing like this! This was a big production with bright lights, tons of cameras, and a 5 foot red dot that I had to stand in. Needless to say, I was a bit nervous. Add to that the fact that in this talk, I share some information about my personal story that I have not previously shared on such a wide platform and… well this was a big deal for me.
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In this episode, I do something a bit different. Earlier today (9/27/16) I gave a professional talk to a group of people about dementia. The point of my talk was to give them a thorough understanding of dementia in general and to describe some of the specific types that you might encounter. This episode is a little more straight forward and informational than my other shows, but if you are interested in sitting through a 1-hour crash course with me, I encourage you to have a listen!
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