On this episode, the final of this season, I am joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Claire Conlon (The Caterpillar Clinic) for a very specific conversation that I hope will be useful for those among you who are parents. This mirrors my own current experience, and my last year and a half. It’s about the overwhelming […]
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Dealing with uncomfortable situations, conversations and feelings can be incredibly difficult and make us want to run for the hills, but getting comfortable with discomfort is one of the most empowering things you can do for yourself. Having just presented at his first academic conference in Trinity College, Niall became engulfed by uncomfortable feelings when
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There are as many ways to have a difficult relationship with food as there are ways to eat. It’s hard to get conversations about these challenges right, but today we’re taking the plunge and exploring the habit of eating when we’re not hungry with psychiatrist Dr. Jud Brewer. Dr. Rick, Forrest, and Dr. Jud start
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A solo episode this week, sharing my experience of depression, the surprising function of intrusive thoughts and the heavy bag we carry.
Depression + understanding intrusive thoughts Read More »
This episode explains what stress is, and how it recruits our brain and body to react in specific ways. I describe the three main types of stress, and how two of them actually enhance the function of our immune system making us less vulnerable to infections. I review tools that allow us to control our
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We all know that exercise is good for our physical health, but exercise can be just as powerful for our brain and mental health.
How Exercise Changes Your Brain and Reduces Your Risk of Depression Read More »
This February, we have spread Big Love wherever we could. Jenny talks to Grow Area Coordinator Finola and Grow online Group Member Angel about the power of love and how love fits into the Grow Program of recovery and personal development. Grab a cup of something hot, snuggle up, and give yourself this gift of
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We start 2024, as we have in previous years with a discussion on CHANGE. But this time we are looking at the idea of taking action to be the change you hope to see in your group, your community, the world. It’s not easy and that first phone call or meeting might feel frightening. But
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Tis’ the season to be jolly…or is it? Our 2023 podcast seasons finishes with this beautiful and practical guide to supporting yourself and those around you who might be struggling throughout this hectic holiday season. Jenny is joined by Killian, who is raising funds and awareness for Grow through his 50K on Christmas Day challenge,
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In one of our most important conversations of the year, Jenny and Jonathan explore the importance of finding inner peace in a ever more chaotic world. Jonathan gives a masterclass on each of the ways he has found to tap into his own inner peace including meditation, mindfulness, getting into nature, reading, creating and so
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This month the Grow Mental Health community gathered for our annual National Weekend and we explored the concept of opening ourselves up to friendship. We took the opportunity to record our Grow podcast live. Jenny was joined by Grow member and Board member Gerry and a podcast favourite Liz, a Grow Area Coordinator and author.
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This month Jenny spoke with Grow group member Luke and Kilkenny Area Coordinator Liz about their creative passions. Luke is a singer/songwriter and Liz is a published author of a novel and a children’s book. They both explain how their creative pursuits have changed their mental health and wellbeing. We also discuss how to take
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