PODCAST
132: Reframing The Coronavirus As Collective Trauma
Looking at Coronavirus through the lens of collective trauma will help us to manage the crisis - both internally and communally.
We are all going through something new, unique and scary. We don’t have complete information, and we are seeing people lose their freedoms, livelihoods and lives.
This is traumatic, and is causing us to act and respond in a compromised way.
In this episode I discuss the importance of mentally re-framing as a way to maintain our mental states and relationships.
131: Dealing With Triggers & Trauma
When you are triggered, you feel like the trauma is happening again.
This is never an easy situation to manage. Whilst triggered, you will experience intense emotions combined with a diminished ability to cope.
This can lead to catastrophe.
In this episode I discuss how I manage my triggers, both internally, as well as how I explain it to those close to me.
123: What Is & Isn't Self Care - Why You Need To Do More Then Simple 'Feel Good' Activities
Self care is not simply ‘feeling good in the moment’ - It is about real and long term growth. It is about establishing discipline, getting therapy, reaching out for help, diet, exercise and meditation.
Ask yourself ‘will this action help me in both the short and long term?’
122: Fitting In Following Trauma & Neglect
I always felt out of place growing up, both socially as well as internally - I would feel the need to ‘act to fit in’. The problem was that this act wasn’t me, and it wasn’t sustainable.
Clearly I did not have a secure attachment. The fear and neglect I faced growing up has ramifications to this day.
In this episode I explore these impacts - both on myself as well as on how I parent.
103: How Neglect Stunts Your Growth
Topic: Neglect is the absence of something. When it comes in terms of physical needs (food, water, shelter etc) the consequences are immediately obvious. However, when it is emotional neglect, and attention neglect, the ramifications are often hidden. In this episode I discuss these ramifications as well as what I am doing to overcome them.
Book Chapter: ‘Learn How To Learn’ (00:12:50) ch:4.2 of How To Get Your Sh!t Together
“Learning how to learn is life’s most important skill.” – Tony Buzan
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87: The Worst PTSD Flashback Of My Life
Two days ago, I experienced the worst PTSD flashback of my life. It was of an intensity that far exceeded anything that I have ever experienced before in my life.
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62: Guarding Your Mental State This Christmas
Look after yourself as a matter of priority this Christmas.
The added social and financial pressure of this time of year can be the tipping point for those of us with mental illness or a history or trauma.
In this episode I discuss why this happens, and what you can do to manage yourself this festive season!
59: Believe People When They Talk Trauma (+ Patreon Supporter Questions)
This episode has three parts:
1) I give a preview reading of my next blog post titled “If someone opens up about their trauma - believe them!”
2) I answer three Patreon supporter questions
3) Updates on the progress of How To Get Your Sh!t Together, as well as some other housekeeping.
Enjoy!