Watch here or listen here or wherever you get your podcasts Inspired by the stunning film “I Swear” about living with Tourette’s, this episode explores why self-compassion is so difficult, especially with trauma, ADHD and AuDHD (autism and ADHD). Discover how acceptance and love can transform shame into advocacy, and learn practical ways to be … Read More “Love Yourself. Warts and All. (I Swear Inspired) Episode 82 of the Feel Better Every Day Podcast” »
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Is the Feel Better Every Day Podcast helping you? Please leave a ***** rating and review for this and other episodes you’ve enjoyed. Your subscribing, feedback and support helps me help more people (of all genders) with trauma histories and/or ADHD. You learning to take better care of yourself isn’t just good for you – … Read More “Own Your Privilege, Change the World: Episode 80 of the Feel Better Every Day Podcast” »
Am sharing some of my biggest lessons (as I celebrate 21 years as a professional writer and in practice as a Self care coach, supervisor and trauma therapist) in hopes that it saves you (potentially) years or even decades in your own healing journey… Watch here or listen wherever you get your podcasts From my … Read More “21 Lessons from 21 Years in Private Practice: Episode 75 of the Feel Better Every Day Podcast” »
For Black Cat Appreciation Day this week, we explore how we “other” creatures like sharks and black cats – and how this mirrors the parts of ourselves we reject. Join the Sole to Soul Circle for a live (online) deeper dive into your own shadow on Monday 18th August Watch or listen here (or via … Read More “Shadow Work with Black Cats and Sharks: Episode 71 of the Feel Better Every Day Podcast” »
Inspired by Jessica McCabe’s How to ADHD (and building on 365 Ways to Feel Better: Self-care Ideas for Embodied Wellbeing) this week, we’re exploring a super simple way to increase the odds of you treating yourself WAY better in those spare moments, minutes and hours… WATCH HERE FULL TRANSCRIPT What I’m talking about here with … Read More “Create Your Own Dopamenu: Episode 47 of The Feel Better Every Day Podcast” »
“It’s the abundance of diversity. It’s not about tolerating. It’s about welcoming…” WATCH HERE Much as I adored Moana, I think I loved Moana 2 even more. And with the current threats to #DEI (Diversity Equality and Inclusivity) in America, it feels like an especially good time to remind everyone that immigration (yes, I’m biased … Read More “10 self care ideas from Moana 2: Episode 46 of The Feel Better Every Day Podcast” »
This post was first published on 2/12/24 for Sole to Soul Circle members. SUBSCRIBE HERE It also contains spoilers for Wicked! Part 1 (If you haven’t already seen it, Cynthia Erivo is PHENOMENAL) Dear, dear, DEAR Elphaba, In an ideal world, you’d have been: You certainly wouldn’t have been blamed for things that had nothing … Read More “An open letter to Elphaba Thropp (and other scapegoats) from a trauma therapist” »
As we move into the throat chakra work this Love your WHOLE self chakra journey, you’ll realise that it’s NEVER too late to be a more supportive, loving and encouraging parent to yourself I welled up for the gazillionth time watching most of the speeches as Kamala Harris shared the message her dad kept giving … Read More ““Run Kamala, run. Don’t be afraid. Don’t let anything stop you!”” »
As we continue with the heart chakra work on this Love your WHOLE self chakra journey, we’re looking at co-dependence. Read on to find out what it is, how you can start to heal, the Mick Devine interview and some inspiration from Space Cadet in the latest Sofa Sessions post… I often encourage yoga nidra … Read More “Stop thinking boundaries are mean. They can help you keep that huge heart of yours OPEN without resentment and pain” »
Are you ready to dust off old forgotten dreams? Some inspiration from Space Cadet If you’re ready to dust off your dreams, Space Cadet on Prime might be a delightful inspiration for you. It’s the latest in the series of Sofa Session posts. These Sofa Sessions, formerly known as Couch Coaching, are a way of … Read More “I have a new favourite film. And it’s inspiring me to dream bigger for myself and for the world…” »
