This week I am joined by Angela who kindly agreed to share her story all the way from the USA.  In this episode we discuss how anxiety can affect different areas of your life and some amazing idea for you to try to help manage anxiety.  Angela was such an incredible person to talk to and this episode is so heartfelt, positive and helpful that I very much hope you find it useful.  If you want to find out how I help people with anxiety then head to: https://www.anxiety2confidence.com/  

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2021 Guest Series: Angela

This week I am joined by Wendy from https://www.almostperfect.me/ to talk about emotional eating and being confident in your body.  In this amazing episode, Wendy shares her story of her relationship between food and her weight and how she uses her experiences to help other people.  Breaking the links and habits of emotional eating is a key part of becoming a happier and healthier person with the incredible side effect of helping you maintain a healthy weight.  We also discuss how you can use mindfulness to become more aware of the habits you have formed around food that may be leading you to be unhappy with how you look.  As always if you would like to know more about how I help with anxiety and build confidence in my clients then head here:https://www.anxiety2confidence.com/

2021 Guest Series: Wendy

In this episode, Michelle talks about her early experiences of anxiety and how she managed her anxiety throughout a stressful career.  Michelle also shares the devastation of losing her first child Colette after only 9 days and a very traumatic birth. This experience led Michelle to set up a foundation in Colette's name which can help other families in the same situation.  You can find out more about the support the foundation offers here:  https://colettelouise.com/ Michelle's incredible strength really shows through in this episode, especially when we talk about the birth of her second child, Elliot.  Please be aware that some of the content of this episode may be upsetting, however the overall episode is positive and full of hope for the future.  As always, if you would like to know more about me and the work I do then head here: https://www.anxiety2confidence.com/

2021 Guest Series: Michelle

"I wasn't weak, I was just human" Ian   This weeks guest talks about how a stressful period in his life resulted in a mental health breakdown. This episode is amazing because Ian talks about how his experiences in the Royal Air Force and playing high level amateur rugby led him to believe initially that struggling to cope was a sign of weakness.   Ian talks about the dangers of not talking or admitting when you need help and the challenge of expressing feelings.   We also discuss what Ian has learnt from this episode and his subsequent training as a mental health first aider and what advice he would give to someone struggling.   Ian mentions a charity that provided his training and you can find out more about them here: https://stateofmindsport.org/   As always, if you would like support from me then you can find out more here: https://www.anxiety2confidence.com/

2021 Guest Series: Ian

This week I am joined by Mary who is a trainer in mental health first aid, find out more about her work here: http://diggingdeeper.com.au/   In this episode Mary shares her journey through her own mental health experiences and talks about how that lead her to the work she does now.   Just a small warning, we do talk about suicide, child abuse and domestic abuse which some people may find upsetting. We don't talk about details of these incidences and overall the episode is a really positive one with loads of great suggestions on how you can help yourself and a loved one who is struggling with mental health issues.   We also mention the UK charity the Samaritans as an option for those people who need support, they can be contacted here: 116 123   As always, if you would like to know more about me and the work that I do then head to https://www.anxiety2confidence.com/

2021 Guest Series: Mary

In this episode I am joined by Hayley who talks us through her experience of how the menopause affected her mental health. Hayley's symptoms were so severe that she felt unable to continue with her successful corporate career and had a huge impact on her life. Hear her story and find out how Hayley got help and how she managed to build her life back up again. Contact Hayley: Hayley Dickenson | LinkedIn Helpful Resources: “My Menopause Doctor” https://www.menopausedoctor.co.uk/ “Balance” by Dr Louise Newsom https://balance-app.com/ https://www.menopausedoctor.co.uk/podcasts Finding Me Again Finding Me Again Group | Facebook UK Ladies Menopause Support Group UK Ladies Menopause Support Group | Facebook 

2021 Guest Series: Hayley

This week I am Joined by John Kenny, The Relationship Guy: https://www.johnkennycoaching.com/ In this info packed episode we talk about how your core values are affecting your relationships.  Not only in your relationships with other people but more crucially, your relationship with yourself. We also talk about patterns that often show up in relationships, why they occur and how you can start to challenge your core beliefs and improve those relationships. Make sure you check out John's other work which include his book and other resources here: https://www.johnkennycoaching.com/theppbook/ As always, if you want to find out more about me and my work head to: https://www.anxiety2confidence.com/

2021 Guest Series: John

This week I am joined by Hannah from the One third project to talk about student mental health. Hannah is a great advocate for accessible education and well-being support for young people. If you would like to find out more about Hannah's work then please head to https://www.onethirdproject.co.uk/ As always, if you would like to find out more about me and the work that I do then head to https://www.anxiety2confidence.com/

2021Guest Series: Hannah

This week I am joined by Kajal who is the founder of Clear Sky Coaching http://www.clearskycoaching.co.uk/ Kajal is an experienced psychotherapist who has taken her knowledge of mental health and combined it with mindset training to help people challenge the negative beliefs they carry about themselves. In this episode Kajal takes us through her SPIRAL formula which you can use to start making changes to your mindset. Kajal runs some amazing workshops so make sure you head to her website above and sign up to her newsletter for updates. As always, if you would like to find out more about how I work with anxiety then you can head to https://www.anxiety2confidence.com/

2021 Guest Series: Kajal

This week I am joined by Nicki from https://www.resiliencework.co.uk/ who talks to us about resilience and confidence. Nicki helps individuals grow resilience through adventures and was a fascinating person to talk to for this episode. We discuss how you can develop resilience, what confidence really is and how you can practice self care in a way that will have a huge impact on your ability to cope with situations that come up in life. Make sure you listen and find out how you can improve your inner strength. As always you can find out more about me and how I work here: https://www.anxiety2confidence.com/

2021 Guest Series: Nicki

This week I am joined by Jerry who is talking about his experiences with mental health issues from a young age. The challenges that Jerry faced lead to a long period of issues with alcohol and other substances. As those who have been through similar issues know, the journey away from substance abuse is challenging and full of ups and downs. Jerry very honestly talks us through his experiences along his journey. There are loads of great techniques that we talk about which have helped Jerry and also myself, as we discuss in the episode. These are great exercises and ways of thinking that you can have a go at. Jerry also introduces me to a great app called Medito, which is completely free to use and has loads of meditations that you can listen to. This episode does cover some challenging themes around addiction, coming off medication and suicide so please bear this in mind, if these are issues that could cause you distress. The episode is a very positive one however and has loads of great information if you are struggling with any similar issues.

2021 Guest Series: Jerry

This week I am joined by Virna for an amazingly honest and emotional episode. Virna tells her story of moving from Lima in Peru to Denmark and the impact that has had on her mental health. We discuss how the change in daylight hours, the loss of her support network and having her first baby led to severe mental health issues. Virna also shares with us the tools that have helped her cope and how she was able to experience moments of happiness again through a trial and error approach to self care. As always, if you need help or support with the issues that we discuss in this episode then you can find out more about me and my work here: https://www.anxiety2confidence.com/

2021 Guest Series: Virna

This week I am joined by Grace who is sharing her experiences of growing up with Asperger's and anxiety. These experiences have inspired Grave to train as a teacher so that she can give children the support that would have benefited her, had awareness of mental health issues at school been more widely known. This is a great episode as Grace talks about her experiences and how she has achieved more than she thought possible. There are also some great suggestions of grounding techniques and ways to channel your focus if you are struggling with anxiety or other mental health problems. As always if you want to find out more about my work then you can head here: https://www.anxiety2confidence.com/

2021 Guest Series: Grace

No topic is off limits in the guest series as Rachel talks to us about some of the more awkward symptoms of anxiety. In this interview Rachel talks about her experiences with anxiety and depression and talks us through some of the techniques that have helped her along the way. There is some great information in this episode so find yourself some space, relax and listen in. If you want to find out more about me and my work with anxiety then just head to: https://www.anxiety2confidence.com/

2021 Guest Series: Rachel

In this episode I am joined by experienced counsellor, Hilary Sims of https://www.lifebalancecounselling.net/ We cover a wide range of topics including: The importance of not comparing yourself to others The benefits of acknowledging your achievements How to embrace our uniqueness and build self-esteem There is so much useful information on this episode to have a listen and feel free to get in touch with either of us if you have any questions. As always you can find more information about my work here: https://www.anxiety2confidence.com/

2021 Guest Series: Hilary

This podcast is brought to you by Siobhan Booth, clinical hypnotherapist and clinic owner. Every week we will be discussing different aspects of anxiety and confidence and giving you tips on improving your mindset. Find out what negative thoughts are holding you back by visiting: https://www.anxiety2confidence.com/

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