Toxic and dysfunctional relationships can do a lot of harm to your mental health, yet finding the strength to leave a relationship that is doing you harm can be tough. Toxic patterns and relationship toxicity can eat away at your self-confidence, and make it hard to see serious relationship conflicts for what they are: a sign that something needs to change. In this latest episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m talking about the effects of a toxic relationship on your mental health, and how to walk away from a toxic relationship and regain control of your life. Ready to talk ..read more

Post traumatic stress disorder (commonly referred to as PTSD) can have a massive impact on mental health and quality of life for those dealing with it, so it’s essential to learn as much as possible about it if you’re dealing with this condition (or if you have a loved one with PTSD). This week in the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m going over important questions like: What is PTSD? What’s involved in the management of PTSD? How can you manage PTSD triggers, and what are some of the main PTSD treatment options? And, most importantly, what can you do to take control and manage your P ..read more

Feeling sorry for yourself can rob you of your joy and self-worth, and it can make it hard to find the motivation you need to work through challenges and create positive change in your life. But the good news is that there are ways you can work through self-pity in order to feeling more positive and optimistic, and that’s what I’m talking about this week in the latest episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast! I’ll be talking about what self pity is, the impact self pity has on your mental health, and how you can overcome self-pity and be more compassionate towards yourself. Ready ..read more

Stressed? Anxious? It’s time to do something about it! Stress has a huge impact on your mental health, not to mention your physical well-being, so it’s critical that you learn how to manage stress proactively in order to avoid it from taking over your life. How do you do that? Well, that’s what I’m talking about this week in the latest episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast! Reducing stress is important for your mental health, and in this episode I’ll be explaining why as well as what reducing stress actually means in practice. I’ll also be sharing practical tips and techniques ..read more

What is self empowerment, and how does it help to improve your mental health? Well, for starters, empowering yourself is a choice to work on your world within and start showing yourself greater kindness and support… and it’s also a choice to draw your motivation from within, rather than relying on others. After all, it’s your life… so why not learn how to be your own cheerleader?! If you’ve ever wondered about how to build a stronger relationship with yourself, then this episode will help you to find new ways to approach your life. Ready to start empowering yourself more? Then let’s talk ..read more

Many of us have patterns that show up often in our lives, such as how our relationships look or how we approach work, but did you know that it’s possible to change patterns in your life that aren’t in your best interests?  Some patterns are healthy, some are harmless… however, some negative patterns turn into vicious cycles that have the potential to make your mental health worse if you don’t do something about them… so that’s what I’m talking about this week in Episode 222 of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast. Ready to change your life for the better? Then let’s talk! ? ? Impro ..read more

How do you navigate a relationship with one or more parents who are challenging, or even outright toxic? Our relationships with our parents (or parental figures) can have a huge impact on our mental health, not to mention the role they play in influencing many of our other relationships in life. If you find yourself in a situation where a parent or parent figure is difficult to deal with, it can be tough to know how to handle things… so, that’s what I’m talking about this week in Episode 221 of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast. So, let’s talk! ? ? Improve your mental health in just ..read more

Recently I decided that quitting YouTube and choosing to stop making videos each week was the best decision for me. Why? There were several contributing factors, so I made this video to explain why and to also share the message that quitting is not a bad thing (and I’ll explore why that is in the video). But the good news is that you can continue to catch my weekly Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast; find it on your preferred podcast platform or sign up here to have it land in your inbox each week: https://letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au/subscribe/  Let’s Talk About Mental Health. Ma ..read more

Why does a friendship breakup hurt so much? How can you work through the end of a friendship? And what’s the secret to healing from a friendship breakup in a healthy way? In the latest episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m talking about why friendships end and how recover from the end of a friendship. So, let’s talk! ? ? For more tips on how to deal with the end of a friendship, watch my latest YouTube video: https://youtu.be/0b4sLPjUyYw   ? Want better mental health in just 10 minutes a day? Use my Daily Reflection Tool and Self Care Planner! Only $12.50 AUD (about ..read more

Why does a friendship breakup hurt so much? How can you work through the end of a friendship? And what’s the secret to healing from a friendship breakup in a healthy way? Look, I’m not a friendship expert… but I am a mental health counsellor with plenty of experience in my personal life of navigating through friendship breakups as well as being able to talk about what makes a healthy friendship, so in this video… In my latest video, linked with the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m talking about why friendships end and how recover from the end of a friendship. So, let’s talk! ? Let’s ..read more