Hi everyone!  This is our last episode of the year and I'm so grateful to be connecting with you again. This week, we are exploring the idea of letting go. For the first half of the episode, we will discuss letting go when we are working through things and how to set boundaries with ourselves. As with all things, balance is key.  In the second half, we will talk about standards and expectations that may be holding us back, how we can gain insight into our beliefs, and we can start living...

Today on the podcast we'll be exploring the difference between approval and acceptance. From there, we'll unpack what it means to be fully loved and accepted, rather than seeking the approval of others, which we may feel is love. Topics covered:  - Approval vs. acceptance - Doing the work - People who don't do the work - Secure relating - Tough truths and challenging conversation - Showing up in a receptive way - coming from a place of security - The different parts of relationships...

(I updated this episode to add important pieces I wanted to share and bring everything together in a loving way!) Today on the podcast, we will continue our exploration of reclaiming our story. We will continue with the themes from last week and add to them. There will also be some lessons I've learned along the way, techniques I've found helpful over the years, and some considerations for you!  Most of all, I'm hoping that what I share can be helpful to you and remind you that you're not...

Hi everyone!  (I updated this episode to add important pieces I wanted to share and bring everything together in a loving way!) Today on the podcast, I will be getting vulnerable with you. You guys are amazing and so many of you reach out to me and share your stories. You also ask me questions and we have nice chats. In honour of reclaiming our story and being vulnerable, I will be sharing a few stories of my own with you.  I want this space to be one of acceptance, safety, support, and...

Today on the podcast, we will mainly be comparing and contrasting unhealthy and healthy dynamics. We'll look at examples, explore different contexts, and I'll offer some considerations.  The goal here is to shine some light on more challenging relationships and then turn our attention to what is possible in relationships. Moreover, we can learn to figure out what we can do to have these healthy relationships.  Topics covered:  - Unhealthy behaviours - Examples of toxic dynamics...

Today on the show, we will be discussing why it's important to take responsibility in our relationships, as well as why it's important to let other take responsibility for their own actions.  We'll discuss:  - The role of defence mechanisms and how they affect our relationships - Being compassionate and understanding of our own stories + the stories of others - Realising that understanding does not mean making excuses - When and how to set boundaries - When and how to take...

Today on the podcast we will unpacking what defense mechanisms are, how they can be displayed, and why. We'll look at some examples and explore how to apply compassion to this. We will move through feelings of shame, embarrassment, and guilt using the practice of compassion. Then, we'll see how we can practice this with loved ones. For the second half of the show, we will talk about more difficult dynamics and challenging personalities. In this portion, we will distinguish between things...

Today on the podcast, I will picking up where we left off last week and adding some information about how we can decode trauma.  We will cover the science of the topics, as well as how this may actually feel in real life. We will then explore different mindfulness techniques used to regulate the nervous system and get us into a more receptive state.  This is important in order to understand why we do what we do and how to move forward in healthy ways.  We will cover different topics...

Hey everyone! We're back with a new season, a new episode, and some updates.  Today, I share some exciting stuff I have going on, some love for our newest island home, and a fun episode!  Most importantly, we are talking about understanding the science of how we store memories, and how these memories have contexts that can teach us a lot about our narratives. We'll then integrate some mindfulness to start working on awareness and how this can help us rebuild our brain's...

Welcome to the last episode of season 3!  I'm so excited to be celebrating 3 seasons with you and this lovely podcast project. In this episode, I will sharing some updates, some person stories, and a summary of central themes from this season. (Including our move to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria!!) I hope this episode leaves you with some nuggets of knowledge, inspiration, and support for your personal journey.  Thank you so much for all your continued support. My hear tis truly so full....

Today we are joined by Ashley McHan (again), a Psychotherapist and Yoga Therapist who specializes is trauma and eating disorders. We will be picking up from where we left off in our last episode and discuss trauma, how it affects us, and how this relates to disordered eating, and more. Ashley really does a wonderful job of breaking this all down for us. I love this episode because of the way Ashley takes the time to structure the information so logically and make everything flow...

Dr. Kristen Lee - head of the Behavior Science program at Northeastern University and author of the forthcoming Worth the Risk: How to Microdose Bravery to Grow Resilience, Connect More and Offer Yourself to the World. I thought she’d make a great guest on The Mindful Psychology podcast. Kristen Lee, Ed.D., LICSW, is an award-winning behavioral science and leadership professor, clinician, researcher, activist, comedian, and author. She has over two decades of clinical experience in...

Today on the podcast, we are joined by Jodie Eleanor, a therapist, a functional medicine practitioner, and anxiety expert. She is also the founder of the Holistic Anxiety Fix.  Jodi will be talking to us about how to begin to understand and heal anxiety holistically, but considering different pieces of our over health and nurturing the link between them. About her program, Holistic Anxiety Fix is a holistic healing service that focuses on helping women to heal anxiety so that they can...

Today on the podcast, we are joined by TEDx speaker and founder of Soulful Listening Terri Lonowski.  Terri will explain her steps to forming a healthy listening relationships with the people in our lives and share her personal experience too! We will be exploring Terri's teaching on truly and deeply listening, based on her recently released TEDx Talk, ‘Nobody’s Listening & It’s Killing Us’ You can connect with Terri: TEDx Talk -   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHvsxN0dHiY Website:...

Today on the podcast, I will be unpacking how to navigate situations that make us doubt ourselves and lack trust in relationships.  I will break down my 3 KEY STEPS for checking our triggers and developing trust in ourselves and our relationships. 1. Checking Trigger 2. Deciding Whether or Not to Pursue 3. It Starts With Me We can all be triggered at times. Life happens! Things can kick off and we suddenly find ourselves in highly activated states. The trouble is when we find ourselves...

Hello everyone! Today on the podcast, I will be reading out 3 questions from listeners and answering them! Of course, this will be anonymous and I have received permission to use these questions.  Here they are: 1. "My sister and I grew up together. Our dad was very mean but mostly to me. I don’t have a relationship with him but she always maintained one. She said it was hard for her to grow up in the house and watch how my dad treated me but then why is she so willing to have a...

Hello everyone! I'm so happy to be with you today. In this episode, I will share some personal experiences I had as we explore the concepts of old stories and new beginnings.  Old stories can often hold us back and we may not even know they're there! Whether it be a story about relationship dynamics or society's expectations of us, we all have narratives. In this episode, I want to start talking about ways in which we can start developing awareness and take actions. This is all in the effort...

Today we are joined by Ashley McHan, a Psychotherapist and Yoga Therapist who specializes is trauma and eating disorders. We will discuss eating disorders, disordered eating, and some aspects of trauma. We will then explore why they develop and why it makes sense.  Ashley really does a wonderful job of breaking this all down for us.  NOTES on EMDR: The intention of EMDR is to heal trauma in all forms. What it does for us is what we so often struggle to do on our own, to see ourselves...

Today on the podcast, we are joined by Kelly Smith. We will be exploring the benefits of meditation and mindfulness practices, and applying them to different situations. In this episode, you will leave with actionable steps you can start practicing today! Kelly is the founder of Yoga For You, and the host of the Mindful in Minutes podcast. She's an E-RYT 500, YACEP, and a location independent yoga and meditation teacher. She believes that there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to yoga and...

Today on the podcast, we are joined by Katrina McGiffin. We will be discussing nutrition, yoga, connection to the math, and other conscious practices.  As an Integrative Nutritionist and  Yoga Teacher, Katrina is passionate about bringing the science of nutrition together with the energy of yoga. She operates with the philosophy that living and eating is best guided by the rhythms of nature. She works with her clients to move beyond just identifying the perfect diet and supplements to...

Today, we are joined by Dr. McMahon and Jacqueline TrumbI’ll as we discuss Borderline Personality Disorder, its development, and treatment. Jacqueline is the co-host of  A Little Help For Our Friends, a  member of Bachelor Nation, and as a current Ph.D student at Duke University: a soon-to-be clinical psychologist.  Mental health has been a prevalent part of Jacqueline’s life and as she has a BA in Philosophy from the University of Virginia, she has always been interested in studying humans,...

Today on the the podcast, we will be diving deeper into trauma healing by understanding our patterns, learning new ones, and applying these to relationships. Topics covered:  - Recap of Part 1 - How our experiences affect us and play out - More on trauma - Understanding patterns and their importance - Practices for resourcing and relearning - Notes on regulating, mindfulness, and self-compassion - Distancing from toxic dynamics - Exploring forgiveness - Final thoughts on healing...

Today on the show, we are talking about trauma and how it creates changes in our nervous systems. We will explore how our experience leave "evidence" behind and play out in our relationships. Topics covered:  - PTSD vs. C-PTSD (briefly) - How experiences shape the way we relate to the world - Understanding biological reactions before the cognitive process - Practices for grounding and regulating the nervous system - Examples of activation and what happens when we perceive threat - How...

Today on the podcast, we will be discussing practices of mindfulness and self-compassion, and how you can start applying them to your life. Topics covered: - Defining mindfulness and self-compassion - Exploring comparison and feelings of jealousy - Why is emotional regulation important and how is it done? - What is true connection and why do we need it? - Begin to understand what stories you believe about yourself and the world - Learn how you can start unpacking your core beliefs...