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Episode 22: How to stop negative thoughts

Episode 22: How to stop negative thoughts

42m 57s

In this episode, you will learn about how CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) can help with reframing unhelpful thoughts. Stepping back, examining the evidence for your thoughts and exploring other ways of looking at the situation are only some of the techniques that will help you make a difference to your mental health and wellbeing. We will discusss examples and practical ways of applying these techniques in your daily life.

Episode 21: How to stop being a people pleaser

Episode 21: How to stop being a people pleaser

61m 26s

People pleasing can be a serious problem and it should not be confused with kindness. People pleasing is a hard habit to break and it can prevent you from reaching your greatest potential. In this episode I will be discussing ways to break free from the habit of trying to be all things to all people with the techniques of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

Episode 20: Eckhart Tolle's concept of the pain body

Episode 20: Eckhart Tolle's concept of the pain body

44m 28s

Eckhart Tolle introduces the concept of the pain body in his bestselling book 'A New Earth: It describes old emotions (mostly from our childhood or teenage years) which still live in us and influence our current thoughts, emotions and behaviours without us knowing or noticing. This can lead to many issues such as conflicts in relationships and mental health issues. In this episode we will dive into the conept of the pain body, in order to understand how dissolving the pain body can lead to an improvement of mental health.

Episode 19: Staying in the present moment

Episode 19: Staying in the present moment

40m 49s

Living in the present keeps you happy and healthy. But what does it actually mean to stay in the present moment? And why is this such an important thing, why does it have such an important impact on our mental health? This episode explains the nature of the present moment and what it takes to be present, even if you are facing constant distractions.

Episode 18: Self-care for busy moms

Episode 18: Self-care for busy moms

60m 51s

In this episode, we will discuss ways to implement self-care into the schedule of a busy mom. Taking care of yourself should never be a luxury, it should be essential! However, raising a child can be all-consuming and parents often feel that they don't have enough time away from their children. But the more you fill yourself up, the more you have to give, so here are some thoughts and tipps around how to carve out time for yourself without feeling guilty or selfish.

Episode 17: Pregnancy and positive thinking

Episode 17: Pregnancy and positive thinking

44m 3s

Something which may appear as 'mechanical', such as conceiving a child, is actually heavily influenced by thoughts: There can be unconscious issues holding you back from conceiving and you would first need to let go of these issues. Examples for this are unconscious fears around motherhood, issues related to your own childhood or material issues, such as coping financially. In this episode we will discuss the impact of positive thinking on your chances of conceiving a baby.

Episode 16: Removing mental money blocks

Episode 16: Removing mental money blocks

61m 25s

Mental money blocks are usually the result of years of building subconscious beliefs around money and wealth. It's worth taking the time to work on clearing money blocks withing you. In this episode we will discuss what is holding most people back and how you can remove limiting beliefs around money, wealth, debt and financial success.

Episode 15: The importance of being yourself: Melanie Stahl, Transformational Life Coach

Episode 15: The importance of being yourself: Melanie Stahl, Transformational Life Coach

45m 37s

Melanie Stahl is a certified transformational life coach based in Hamburg, Germany. In her work, she uses CBT and positive psychology tools to help clients explore their innermost thoughts and feelings. In this episode, Melanie explains how coaching can help when you feel stuck or when something is holding you back from making impactful changes in your life. If you feel that something is blocking you from being yourself, then you should definitely listen to this episode!

Episode 14: Being too self-critical

Episode 14: Being too self-critical

54m 6s

Are you never feeling content with yourself? Do you constantly feel that you have never done enough? Listen to this conversation with my client Marwa, who is from Egypt: We discuss the reasons for being self critical and ways to stop this habit. Our conversation includes the topics of mindfulness, identifying your strengths and noticing, challenging and changing negative thoughts you may have about yourself, as well as practicing acceptance, self love and present moment awareness.

Episode 13: Social media addiction

Episode 13: Social media addiction

59m 32s

Social media is so easily accessible that users can quickly develop a problem. Here are some questions you can ask yourself: Have you noticed that your mood is directly related to your social media use? Is your sleep affected by your use? Is social media damaging your relationships? If you answered one of these questions with 'Yes', then it's time to get some help. In this podcast episode we will focus on understanding social media addiction and how to break it.