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TSHP432: The Amazing Benefits of Community Living

 What’s Coming This Episode? Last week Ed organised a family/community gathering based around his loved subject of cycling. People rallied around and helped and many people turned up to enjoy the day. There has been a real sense of community. Ed is becoming a community nut in his drive to make our roads safe […]

TSHP431: Food and mood – Is there happiness in what you eat?

What’s Coming This Episode? As we move towards winter our diets tend to change and the level of carbs that we will be eating almost certainly will increase. We call this comfort eating. Enjoy the show, it’s The Self Help Podcast! Show Notes and Links Here’s Sean’s blog post for the week Weight gain during […]

TSHP430: Are you allowed to attend?

What’s Coming This Episode? Okay, so as we are trying to return society to normal, take our masks off and get back to work how do you feel about it. Some are choosing not to wear face coverings, some are choosing not to be vaccinated! Life is all about decisions but also about consequences. What […]

TSHP429: Who are you performing for?

 What’s Coming This Episode? Performative wellness and performative success occur when someone becomes more concerned with presenting an idealised version of themselves rather than being honest about who they really are. Enjoy the show, it’s The Self Help Podcast! Show Notes and Links Here’s Sean’s blog post for the week Resource of the week […]

TSHP428: Is setting goals worth it?

What’s Coming This Episode? Do you have a goal in life? If you do has it changed or altered because of Covid? If you do have a goal how did you decide on it or discover it? If you don’t have a goal would you like to have one? Enjoy the show, it’s The Self […]

TSHP427: The Answer Lies Within

What’s Coming This Episode? Frustration is a debilitating emotion. In the last few blogs we have looked at the emotions of anxiety, anger and depression. All three of these can either be the result of or the cause of frustration. This may be frustration with your self, other people, the situation in general or the […]

TSHP426: Happy Holiday Covid Style

 What’s Coming This Episode? Wow! It is the summer. We generally are hoping that it is hot, but not too hot and we can fly away and enjoy it. Emmm, well maybe. I guess some will chance it in the hope that the country they are visiting stays on the Green List. Normally in […]

TSHP425: Depression Could Be A Key To Happiness

What’s Coming This Episode? Do you or does anyone that you know ever suffer from depression or anxiety? If you so do you know what it is that is underlying the symptoms? It’s hugely common of course… and perhaps to the point where we all need a bit of it to keep us going. Let’s […]

TSHP424: Anger can be a useful emotion

 What’s Coming This Episode? We often see anger as a negative force. Though it can be a very creative and useful force. When our anger is stuck out the front of us it is in the way. It becomes a battering ram that bashes into other people and becomes destructive. When it is behind […]

TSHP423: Tame Your Anxiety

 What’s Coming This Episode? Anxiety is a good thing. It has kept us safe throughout evolution by keeping us aware of potential threat and danger. Anxiety disorder is when we worry about things may or will never happen. This is a debilitating disorder that may require medication or therapy. With COVID piling on the […]