Ep. 7: Always Tired? The 7 Types of Rest You Just Might Need
Band-Aid Therapy
by Milli Azeem
2y ago
Burnout is a becoming a global epidemic and we are more tired than ever. Unfortunately, it seems like the typical solutions for getting rest haven't really been working for us. We try to eat better, get more sleep, and stick to a routine, yet that ever-present feeling of exhaustion just doesn't seem to go. In this episode, we dive into Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith's (physician and best-selling author of Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity) theory of the 7 types of rest you need. The episode covers physical rest, mental rest, social rest, creative rest, emotional ..read more
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Ep. 6: Mini Reboot - A Reintroduction to Band-Aid Therapy
Band-Aid Therapy
by Milli Azeem
2y ago
Hi to all Band-Aid Therapy listeners! I've taken some time away from the podcast, and now that I am recording new episodes again, I wanted to take some time to reintroduce the podcast and myself, Milli Azeem, as your host. Thanks for listening and stay tuned for more Band-Aid Therapy: A Mental Health Podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bandaidtherapy/message ..read more
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Ep. 5 - Booking Your First Therapy Appointment 101
Band-Aid Therapy
by Milli Azeem
2y ago
Making that first therapy appointment can be a daunting task for many. In this episode, we discuss who can benefit from therapy, when is it a good time to seek help, and the practicalities of how to actually book that first appointment and start your healing journey. Band-Aid Therapy is a mental health podcast hosted by Milli Azeem, a trained Psychological Well-Being Practitioner. Here, we talk about how to cope with common mental health difficulties like low mood, anxiety, panic, stress and more, often using CBT based strategies. This podcast is for informational purposes only and cannot repl ..read more
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Ep. 4 - Guided Relaxation for Better Sleep & Stress Relief
Band-Aid Therapy
by Milli Azeem
2y ago
Can't sleep? Can't relax? Always tense? Try Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) to melt the worries away. This guided relaxation exercise will help promote a state of deep relaxation through a series of Tense and Release exercises in the body. PMR has proven to effectively control stress and anxiety, relieve insomnia, and reduce symptoms of certain types of chronic pain.  Band-Aid Therapy is a mental health podcast hosted by Milli Azeem, a trained Psychological Well-Being Practitioner. Here, we talk about how to cope with common mental health difficulties like low mood, anxiety, panic, s ..read more
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Ep. 3 - Depression Power Hour: 3 Strategies to Lift Mood
Band-Aid Therapy
by Milli Azeem
2y ago
Depression can be emotionally,  physically, and mentally exhausting. The key hallmark symptoms of low mood are a depressed mood and a loss of interest or lack of pleasure in our lives. For individuals experiencing depression, these symptoms can last for two weeks or more,  and it can understandably feel like there's no hope in sight to feel better. But often, that's the one thing we want. when we battle depression: a way to lift our mood. In Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), there are several strategies that we can use to help break the vicious cycle of depression. In this podcast ..read more
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Ep. 2 - COVID-19: Normal Emotional Reactions To A Pandemic
Band-Aid Therapy
by Milli Azeem
2y ago
Welcome back to Band-Aid Therapy, a mental health podcast hosted by Milli Azeem, a trainee Psychological Well-Being Practitioner with the NHS in London, England, where we talk about how to cope with common mental health difficulties like low mood, anxiety, panic, stress and more, often using CBT based strategies.  Today's episode is the first in a series of chats about COVID-19 and our mental health. We explore the range of emotional reactions we may be experiencing due to the pandemic and lockdown, what's 'normal' to feel in these challenging times, and how the 'Fight, Flight, or Freeze ..read more
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Ep. 1 - The Basics: Introduction to Band-Aid Therapy and CBT
Band-Aid Therapy
by Milli Azeem
2y ago
Welcome to the first episode of Band-Aid Therapy, a mental health podcast hosted by Milli Azeem, a trainee Psychological Well-Being Practitioner with the NHS in London, England, where we talk about how to cope with common mental health difficulties like low mood, anxiety, panic, stress and more often using CBT based strategies.  Today's episode will focus on introducing the podcast, sharing a little about your host, and diving into some of the fundamentals of CBT, short for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. We'll explore what CBT is, how CBT can differ from other types of therapy, how CBT ca ..read more
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EP. 0 - Welcome to Band-Aid Therapy: A Mental Health Podcast
Band-Aid Therapy
by Milli Azeem
2y ago
A short introduction to Band-Aid Therapy. 'Hello and welcome to Band-Aid Therapy: A Mental Health Podcast hosted by Milli Azeem. As a mental health professional living in and gaining experience in an ever changing world, one of my biggest career goals is to help make mental health care accessible, fun, and easy to understand. For me that accessibility starts with sharing reliable and well-researched psychoeducation. I’ve started this podcast with one main goal in mind which is to help bridge the gap between traditional therapy settings and everyday life. Throughout the series, I will cover a w ..read more
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Welcome to Band-Aid Therapy: A Mental Health Podcast - Trailer
Band-Aid Therapy
by Milli Azeem
2y ago
Welcome to Band-Aid Therapy, a mental health podcast run by me, Milli Azeem, a trainee Psychological Well-Being Practitioner, depression survivor and relapser, and former anxiety queen who chats about mental health, how to cope, and keeping yourself together until you get some real therapy. Over the next couple of weeks, I'll be talking about a range of mental health topics like depression, anxiety, sleep, stress and more and offer CBT based tips and tricks for coping from my learnings as a mental health practitioner. I'll also be bringing on friends and family to talk about our experiences of ..read more
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Ep. 7: Always Tired? The 7 Types of Rest You Just Might Need
Band-Aid Therapy
by Milli Azeem
2y ago
Burnout is a becoming a global epidemic and we are more tired than ever. Unfortunately, it seems like the typical solutions for getting rest haven't really been working for us. We try to eat better, get more sleep, and stick to a routine, yet that ever-present feeling of exhaustion just doesn't seem to go. In this episode, we dive into Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith's (physician and best-selling author of Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity) theory of the 7 types of rest you need. The episode covers physical rest, mental rest, social rest, creative rest, emotional ..read more
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