For this episode of Owning it I sit down with Sex Education actor Tanya Reynolds. She’s British, she’s one of the soundest people I’ve interviewed and she was so honest and forthcoming with her anxiety story. It’s something she’s still very much dealing with, particularly her social anxiety. We talk about learning to accept our […]
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I’m back with another mini episode, this time it’s just me and I’m talking about the science behind self-compassion and why it’s such an incredibly important tool for owning your anxiety. I talk what it is, why it works and how to implement more of it into your life, especially during periods of anxiety. Support
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In the fifth step of our 12-part series, Grow’s Síle Tracey discusses the importance of ‘We also tackled our weaknesses and failures’ with Seasoned Grower, Christine Fitzgerald. Christine explains her journey from low self worth, depression and suicidal thoughts to hospitalization and eventually Grow Mental Health.
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For this episode I am joined by James Kavanagh, TV presenter, broadcaster, social media superstar and co-founder and co-author of the award winning and bestselling Currabinny book and brand. James shares his experience of anxiety in recent years – manifested in midnight panic attacks – at a time in his life when everything is –
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In this episode, I am joined by my brother Daniel who experienced a social kind of anxiety brought on by his stammer. Daniel has had a stammer for as long as I can remember but I never knew quite how much it affected him and gave him anxiety until recent years (he’s in his mid
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Guy Winch: Why we all need to practice emotional first aid We’ll go to the doctor when we feel flu-ish or a nagging pain. So why don’t we see a health professional when we feel emotional pain: guilt, loss, loneliness? Too many of us deal with common psychological-health issues on our own, says Guy Winch.
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This is a small educational film that demonstrates how our inner critic can make us feel ashamed of who we are and make us feel lonely and down. We need our inner self-critic and we need shame when we have done something wrong, that endangers our close relationships or social position. Many, however, develop an
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This classroom presentation hosted by child and adolescent psychotherapist, Dr Colman Noctor, is designed to educate students in primary school about how they can take care of their own mental health. The presentation gives meaningful and practical ways that young people can look after their wellbeing. Topics covered include everything from building resilience and valuing
