Best Helen Villiers Podcasts (2024)

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126. Am I Expecting Too Much? 1:14:43

3h ago1:14:43

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You’re Not the Problem gives you the tools to recognise and heal from narcissistic and emotional abuse - out now: UK, US (affiliate links) TW: mentions of physical abuse, disordered eating and cancer With a family unit split down the middle, our listener this week questions why she was punished simply for not being the same as her sister. Each pare…

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Summer Mashup Ep: ADHD Purpose & ADHD Gut Health with Kat Brown & Dr Rachel Gow 23:49

1d ago23:49

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Newly diagnosed or looking for support while awaiting an ADHD diagnosis and desperate for more guidance?? If so, look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here. On this new Summer ADHD WW mash-up episode, we have Kat Brown, a freelance journalist and commentator whose work on ADHD, mental health stigma, and other social and art commentary…

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'Healthier Cooking Options for the ADHD Brain' with Aleta Storch - Revisit 16:24

2h ago16:24

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Navigating healthy eating, food and nutrition alongside ADHD is a big topic. For this week’s guest, Aleta Storch -an 'anti-diet' dietitian, therapist, and certified Body Trust® Provider - this is her expertise. Welcome to a recap episode of ADHD Women's Wellbeing Wisdom! You can check out some of Kate's workshops and free resources here. Today, we …

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125. Will Family Ever Feel Safe? 1:24:57

2h ago1:24:57

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You’re Not the Problem gives you the tools to recognise and heal from narcissistic and emotional abuse - out now: UK, US (affiliate links) TW: physical abuse, abortion, assault, stalking From reading childhood diaries to mocking her physical appearance, this week's listener was shamed and belittled by her family at every opportunity. Even after rea…

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Summer Surrendering and Healing: Solo Episode 15:22

3d ago15:22

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Today, I bring you a deeply personal message through a solo episode. As I take a break from releasing new content for a few weeks while I have some time off over the summer, this episode is an invitation to surrender and notice, without judgment, where you are right now, where you've been for the past few months, and what you're crying out for as w…

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How to Understand Your Partner's ADHD and Support Them to Thrive 15:52

7d ago15:52

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Have you recently been diagnosed with ADHD and would like your partner to understand more about the condition and support you on this new path? If so, today's guest, Ryan Ridgway, a motivational speaker, trainer and member of Hummingbird, talks about his partner's recent ADHD diagnosis and how it affects their relationship and family life. This is …

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124. Is This Covert Sexual Abuse? 1:20:04

2h ago1:20:04

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You’re Not the Problem gives you the tools to recognise and heal from narcissistic and emotional abuse - out now: UK, US (affiliate links) TW: Sexual abuse, self-harm This week we hear how our listener is coming to the realisation that she may have been subjected to covert sexual abuse at the hands of her parents. Despite being expected to run the …

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Supporting ADHD Parents to Help Both Ourselves AND Our Children 50:30

10d ago50:30

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Navigating the ADHD diagnostic pathways while being neurodivergent is not easy. It can be incredibly challenging when we're also doing this to support and advocate for our children. Understanding our stories and beliefs about how ADHD has shown up for ourselves allows us to recognise the power of advocating for new stories to show up for the next g…

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Empowering Advice from an ADHD Psychiatrist: Medication, RSD and Getting a Diagnosis 16:06

14d ago16:06

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This week's ADHD Women's Wellbeing Wisdom comes from Dr Helen Read, who offers empowering guidance on medication, menstrual cycles, getting a diagnosis, and RSD. Or perhaps you've been nervous about taking ADHD medication? Has it felt scary to start a medication regime due to the stigma behind stimulant meds? Or perhaps medication hasn't worked for…

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Ep 16. Exclusivity vs. Exclusion: Brand Narcissism 38:57

2h ago38:57

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This week, Helen and Paul dive into the fascinating concept of brand narcissism and how it can negatively impact luxury brands. They chat about how some brands seem to get caught up in their own image and status, almost like they're gazing at themselves in a mirror all day. This obsession often comes with a worrying lack of empathy towards their cu…

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123. Why Do I Need To Fix It? 1:05:06

1d ago1:05:06

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You’re Not the Problem gives you the tools to recognise and heal from narcissistic and emotional abuse - out now: UK, US (affiliate links) A move back to the family farm soon becomes a nightmare for this week's listener. She describes her demanding mother in law causing a scene at birthday parties, arriving unannounced in a fit of anger and refusin…

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Writing Books with Late-Diagnosed ADHD: The Non-Conventional Way! 41:51

17d ago41:51

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Writing highly acclaimed books for a living is no mean feat, but when you drop ADHD into the mix, it's something even more impressive. On today's episode, I talk to Kate Spencer, the best-selling author of In a New York Minute, The Dead Moms Club and her recently released novel, One Last Summer. We discuss the specific challenges ADHD provides when…

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The ' Power Pauses' That Can IMPROVE Your ADHD, Brain Health and Your Life! 21:51

21d ago21:51

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Check out all my free resources and on-demand workshops on my website here Is our ADHD 'hackable'? Can we create new ways of thinking and being to make living with ADHD easier? We get curious about these topics in this week's episode, with guest, Alex Campbell, an ADHD specialist, psychotherapist and coach. Alex dedicates his life to helping others…

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122. What About All The Good Things She's Done For Me? 1:13:54

8d ago1:13:54

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You’re Not the Problem gives you the tools to recognise and heal from narcissistic and emotional abuse - out now: UK, US (affiliate links) TW: Violence To those on the outside, our listener's mother has always been the generous, kind and loving parent that's been unfairly denied access to her precious grandchildren. But dig deeper and there's a lif…

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Dyslexia and ADHD - The ALMIGHTY Connection! 48:49

24d ago48:49

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Check out all of Kate's online ADHD on-demand resources here. Did you know that many people who have been diagnosed with dyslexia, even in childhood, may also be living with undiagnosed ADHD? ADHD and dyslexia are distinct conditions that frequently overlap, confusing the nature of these two conditions. It is (very cautiously) estimated that 30% of…

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Ep 15. Affordable Luxury is Nonsense 39:05

26d ago39:05

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In this episode, Helen and Paul discuss the concept of affordable luxury. They explore whether luxury can truly be affordable or if affordability compromises the exclusivity and scarcity that define luxury. They examine examples of brands like Michael Kors and Ted Baker that started as luxury brands but became more accessible over time. They also d…

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ADHD Addictive Behaviours, Compulsive Eating and Obesity 19:55

28d ago19:55

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Today’s guest is Toni Russo, a specialist nurse with 20+ years of practice in obesity management. Toni was diagnosed with ADHD a year ago and is now passionate about creating more awareness around ADHD and obesity. In this week's ADHD Women's Wellbeing episode, Toni and Kate speak about: Toni's ADHD diagnosis story How Toni's has tweaked her life s…

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121. How To Protect Your Children - The Legal Queen, Part 2 54:07

1M ago54:07

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You’re Not the Problem gives you the tools to recognise and heal from narcissistic and emotional abuse - out now: UK, US (affiliate links) Family law solicitor Tracey Moloney AKA The Legal Queen joins us on the podcast again this week, this time we're talking about children and grandparents. Do "grandparents' rights" exist? And how can a child be p…

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What you Need Know About the ADHD Gut-Brain Connection 49:27

1M ago49:27

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Despite many of us feeling challenged by undiagnosed ADHD for most of our lives, there is also a way to thrive alongside our ADHD. On today's episode, I talk to Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas, known affectionately as "The Creative Scientist," a distinguished clinical neuroscientist and nutrition researcher in the UK. His expertise centres on the intricat…

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Ep 14. Luxury Means Different Thinks To Different People. 53:15

1M ago53:15

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The conversation explores the subjective experience of luxury and how it varies across cultures and individuals. Different people have different views on what constitutes luxury, and it can change over time as well. The discussion touches on the concept of scarcity and how it makes things more attractive. The hosts also discuss the idea of luxury i…

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Fun, Failures and F**k Ups - Do what you LOVE and want to WORK hard for with Andrea McDowell 19:47

1M ago19:47

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Join me for my new group coaching Ask Me Anything four-session programme beginning on 27th June - all details are here When we finally understand how our ADHD can help us to succeed, we can lean into it. But it can feel so challenging when we're in the dark and have no idea why we keep hitting the same obstacles. We discuss this on today's ADHD Wom…

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120. Protecting Yourself - The Legal Queen, Part 1 54:33

1M ago54:33

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You’re Not the Problem gives you the tools to recognise and heal from narcissistic and emotional abuse - out now: UK, US (affiliate links) From spotting insidious emotional abuse in the courtroom to surviving divorce proceedings against a narcissist, we're hearing practical guidance and legal insights from family law solicitor Tracey Moloney AKA Th…

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The POWERFUL technique that CHANGED my life AND helped my ADHD! 47:49

1M ago47:49

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As many of you who have followed me for a while will know, EFT or tapping is something I talk about a lot! I began my training in 2019 and continue to use tapping on myself, my kids and many of my clients most weeks. I have combined EFT in many of my workshops, and I love making tapping as accessible as possible for all of my community. I'm always …

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How to Live a Well Lived Life with Dr Gladys McGarey 11:38

1M ago11:38

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It's not often you get to seek the wisdom of a 102-year-old, but when it's a neurodivergent doctor and life coach, you know you're in for a profound conversation. She tells me her secrets to a fulfilled life of gratitude, acceptance and authenticity. I was absolutely honoured to speak with the inspiring and fascinating Dr Gladys McGarey, who was 10…

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Ep 13 The Impact of Aesthetics and Brand Image on Your Luxury Brand 44:04

2M ago44:04

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In this episode of 'The Luxury Mind,' hosts Helen Villers and Paul Russell explore the critical role aesthetics play in luxury branding. They delve into a listener's question about how visual elements like labels, packaging, and website design affect customer perception. Helen and Paul discuss the psychological principles at play, such as the halo …

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119. Do I Have to Lose Everyone? 1:11:31

2M ago1:11:31

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You’re Not the Problem gives you the tools to recognise and heal from narcissistic and emotional abuse - out now: UK, US (affiliate links) TW: child loss, sexual assault This week our listener describes living in the shadow of her stillborn sister, as the "replacement child" that didn't stand a chance in a toxic household. Between manipulation and …

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Retraining our Brains to Thrive: Chronic Conditions, Pain, Trauma and ADHD 42:17

2M ago42:17

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Join my Summer 'Ask Me Anything' ADHD Group Coaching programme here This week's guest is Ashok Gupta, who has dedicated his life and career to supporting people through chronic illness and trauma and helping them achieve their potential. Ashok suffered from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome around 25 years ago when he was studying at Cambridge University. T…

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Are you ready to make small shifts to create BIG changes?! 17:28

2M ago17:28

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If you don't know already, i'm so passionate about lifting up, empowering, supporting, guiding and cheerleading ADHD women and today, I share with you some passionate motivation for you if you're having a trickier time. Are you sick of talking about changing your life yet not doing anything about it? Perhaps you're in a constant state of overwhelm …

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118. How Do I Protect My Sister? 1:12:37

2M ago1:12:37

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You’re Not the Problem gives you the tools to recognise and heal from narcissistic and emotional abuse - out now: UK, US (affiliate links) Our listener begins to spot red flags in her brother-in-law's behaviour, including massive invasions of privacy and public shaming of their children. She's worried his ultra-religious views and need for control …

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The Spiritual Technology and Wisdom to Transform Lives 43:50

2M ago43:50

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Today, I'm sharing a very personal passion and deeply spiritual interest of mine, Kabbalah. I have been studying this transformational spiritual technology and wisdom on and off for over ten years but only recently have dedicated many hours to learning more to help me feel more at peace and purposeful in my life. It has also helped me with countles…

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The TOP 5 Supplements to Take for ADHD 15:41

2M ago15:41

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Join Kate's Live Group Coaching Summer Programme here! Are you curious about the best supplements for ADHD? If so, this week's episode will interest you! This week’s guest is Kelly Rompel. Kelly is a pharmacist, author, and Functional Medicine and Epigenetic Consultant. She is the author of “Don’t Tell Me To Relax”, host of the Rebel Whitecoat Podc…

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117. How Do I Deal With The Anger? 1:18:59

2M ago1:18:59

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You’re Not the Problem gives you the tools to recognise and heal from narcissistic and emotional abuse - out now: UK, US (affiliate links) Desperate for closure after a string of abusive relationships throughout her life, our listener can't help but cling on to rage and even hatred towards those who wronged her. As acknowledgment and atonement grow…

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From Addiction and Impulsivity to Becoming an ADHD Movement Mentor! 44:42

2M ago44:42

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Learn more about Kate's 'Summer Live ADHD Ask-Me-Anything Programme' here. This week, we have Rosie Turner, founder of ADHD Untangled, on the podcast, and she tells me her story, which combines addiction, impulsivity, and restlessness, to becoming a yoga instructor, lover of exercise and now a certified ADHD coach. Rosie's journey into ADHD coachin…

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Ep 12 The Psychological Principles Behind Brand Loyalty in Luxury 1:02:18

2M ago1:02:18

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Paul and Helen explore the concept of customer loyalty and brand loyalty in the luxury industry. They delve into the psychological principles behind loyalty, such as the mere exposure effect, the halo effect, and confirmation bias. Their discussion also highlights the importance of emotional connections and exclusivity in fostering brand loyalty. T…

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Finding ADHD Movement that Works For You 17:37

2M ago17:37

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“We can learn so much from the movement we choose...it's really just a journey." In this week’s episode, my guest is Karen Broda, a fitness and mindset coach who shows you "how" to enjoy movement alongside your ADHD, while uncovering the self-sabotaging beliefs that keep you stuck in the same negative cycle—without any results. Discover how to crea…

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116. Why Can’t I Cry? 1:04:42

2M ago1:04:42

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You’re Not the Problem gives you the tools to recognise and heal from narcissistic and emotional abuse - out now: UK, US (affiliate links) After a nasty outburst on a family holiday, our listener this week is struggling with words from her mother that can’t be unsaid. As the insults chip away at her self-esteem, examples of toxic behaviour in child…

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Practicing Low-Demand Parenting with ADHD 47:33

2M ago47:33

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Before starting today's episode, why not check out Kate's ADHD workshops and free resources here? Ever since reading about the concept of 'low-demand parenting,' which is helping many neurodivergent parents regulate their neurodivergent kids, I've been desperate to talk about this on the podcast. It was a revelation to learn that there is an actual…

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Ep 11. The Aspirational Appeal of Luxury Brands 38:57

2M ago38:57

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Welcome to another episode of "The Luxury Mind" with Helen Villers and Paul Russell. This week, Helen and Paul delve into the fascinating world of aspirational marketing in the luxury sector. Building on last week's discussion about emotional rewards, they explore the powerful desire to own iconic items like the Birkin bag by Hermès. Helen candidly…

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How To Ask For Help At Work and Reduce Burnout with Leanne Maskell 25:15

2M ago25:15

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If you're currently feeling overwhelmed and burnt out, join me for a new live workshop on Friday, 24th May, at 1 p.m. All details are here. On today's ADHD Women's Wellbeing 'Wisdom' we have the incredible Leanne Maskell. Leanne is an ADHD coach, author, and activist, having presented to the World Health Organization on improving global access to s…

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115. Should I Confront Her? 1:09:00

3M ago1:09:00

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You’re Not the Problem gives you the tools to recognise and heal from narcissistic and emotional abuse - out now: UK, US (affiliate links) Our listener this week recalls a family conversation about her grandmother’s toxic behaviour. However, her mother is oblivious to how she displayed the same behaviour, and the lasting effects it had on our liste…

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ADHD Parenting Rage and Emotional Dysregulation 49:59

2M ago49:59

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Check out Kate's brand-new workshops and resources here. No matter how much you love your children, any parent will admit that you have had a moment (or several!) of 'mom rage', and if this is you, I hope this conversation will help you release some of the shame you may feel. Not only do we focus on this, but we also discuss the compassion we need …

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The Cerebellum and ADHD - what we need to know! 16:33

3M ago16:33

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Check out all of Kate's latest workshops and resources here Did you know that we can create new neural pathways using neuroplasticity by activating a part of the brain called the cerebellum? Enhancing this part of our brain - over the pre-frontal cortex - can ease and lessen our ADHD symptoms and create a more effortless daily life. This week's gue…

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Ep 10. The Pursuit of Perfection: How Luxury Brands Manufacture Desire. 38:34

3M ago38:34

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In this episode of "The Luxury Mind," co-hosts Helen Villiers and Paul Russell delve into the compelling concept of perfection as it relates to luxury brands. They explore how brands like Rolls Royce embody perfection through flawless craftsmanship and how these high standards in luxury goods influence consumer perception and desire. Paul sheds lig…

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114. Can I Protect Myself & Keep My Siblings? 1:08:29

3M ago1:08:29

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You’re Not the Problem gives you the tools to recognise and heal from narcissistic and emotional abuse - out now: UK, US (affiliate links) Growing up in the shadow of her siblings, our listener has recognised the toxic traits that were always excused and enabled. Despite going low contact, she's struggling with the idea of giving up on her siblings…

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Healing Money Trauma and Becoming Financially Resilient 47:16

3M ago47:16

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Check out all of Kate's latest workshops and resources here Healing from financial abuse or trauma can feel scary. Our nervous system may have been used to being hypervigilant and disempowered around money due to generational trauma and not understanding our neurodivergence. Many of us don't understand the energy of money, and so much shame can be …

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Creating a FUN and fulfilling ADHD career - yes, it is possible! 16:03

3M ago16:03

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Looking for a fulfilling and fun career that doesn't lead to burnout and boredom, with full awareness of your ADHD? Amanda Perry is the person to listen to and this clip is as wise as they get! As many of us know, overworking and not prioritising our mental health can be a trait many of us relate to - this may have been a pattern your undiagnosed s…

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Ep 09. Emotional Rewards. Why Do We Crave Luxury? 29:07

3M ago29:07

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In this episode, co-hosts Paul and Helen delve into the emotional and psychological allure of luxury consumption. They discuss the foundational understanding of how emotional rewards, ranging from the joy of owning unique items to affirming one's status, significantly influence our attraction to luxury goods. Paul explains the expertise of luxury b…

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113. Mother in Law + Trauma = Smothering. What Do I Do? 1:06:36

3M ago1:06:36

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You’re Not the Problem gives you the tools to recognise and heal from narcissistic and emotional abuse - out now: UK, US (affiliate links) Our listener this week shares how her kind and generous mother-in-law is "the nicest person you could ever wish to meet", with an enticing ability to keep the peace. But digging deeper, it appears there's so muc…

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Rewiring Our ADHD Brains to Form Healthier and Sustainable Habits 46:15

3M ago46:15

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Neuroscience has become a recent fascination of mine as it explains so much about our ADHD brain and the many traits, tendencies, and behaviours that come along for the ride. The more we understand our beautiful yet complex neurobiology, the more empowered we are to make sustainable and manageable changes to better enhance our lives. So, I'm deligh…

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Dr Ned Hallowell's personal advice on ADHD worrying and catastrophizing 17:39

3M ago17:39

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When ADHD world expert, Dr Ned Hallowell told me he also constantly worries and catastrophises, I breathed a sigh of relief. "I'm not alone," I thought, listening intently to how he combats his incessant ADHD imagination! On today's short episode, I'm delighted to welcome back the incredible ADHD world expert Dr Edward Hallowell, a board-certified …

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