A podcast that deep dives into LIVED EXPERIENCES through mental health and motherhood. One of the hardest things when you’re battling with a mental illness or entering into motherhood is loneliness. I’m Lou Fitz, ex-anxiety sufferer, mentor, mum, recovering perfectionist and procrastinator, gin lover, real talker. And I’m here to bring you the inside scoop of my lessons and learnings from fighting and beating a 20 year battle with anxiety
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A gripping mind warp in space-time and sound. Brought to you in two seasons, with room for a third. https://www.hammergrin.com Written by John McCarthy and featuring Ciaran Fitzpatrick, Niamh Kavanagh, Mary-Lou McCarthy, Donnchadh O Conaill, Daithí O Donnell, Sara-Jane Power and Lucie Ryan-Donnelly.
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What are my 5 top values and my Why? An insight into who I am
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In this weeks episode I share with you a little bit more about my values and an insight into who I am. I believe this is so important, because CONNECTION - being my highest value is key. And how do we build connection - is through vulnerability! Please reach out to me if you want to work with me or learn more - via email lou@theanxietyproject.com.a…
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Sick of Overthinking? My 3 Tips to more confidence to back yourself & your decisions [BONUS Episode]
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In this weeks episode I share with you 3 Tips that will help you in bringing more confidence back to yourself, especially in those times of over-analysing and over-thinking things. Please reach out to me if you want more support with these tips - via email lou@theanxietyproject.com.au or over on my Instagram @the.anxietyproject DOORS ARE NOW OPEN f…
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Can you get over anxiety? What works & what doesn't - an insiders perspective
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In this weeks episode I share with you an insiders perspective on whether I think you can get over anxiety and what worked for me and what didn't. I share what I did to get out of a 20yr battle and my perspectives on 'modern day/traditional' styles of therapy. *Please note this is my own lived-experience perspective & approach. I'm not a trained me…
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How to use your anxiety & your past to be the best version of yourself
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In this weeks episode I share with you examples of how you can start stripping back your anxiety and using it as leverage to get to the deeper rooted problem and how, by flipping your perspective on your past, you can use those challenging times in your past as growth into the future. Transform your life and get out the other side of the anxiety sh…
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Loss of Identity - How to know where to start when you feel stuck
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"It's not what others need in the world, it's what you need in order to come alive, because the world needs more people who have come alive" - Brenè Brown In this weeks episode I share with you lots of prompts and exercises and a personal story around feeling lost, lacking purpose, feeling like you've lost your identity!!! I highly recommend listen…
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3 things that helped me conquer anxiety & building confidence in yourself
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In this weeks episode I share with you the 3 Steps that can help you build more confidence and start moving out of the anxious-shit-storm-cycle. I think we can overcomplicate things when we have anxiety playing a part in our lives, or when we lack self-belief. We allow the outside world to take a hold We allow comparisonitis to take a hold We crave…
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How your anxiety affects your kids and what you can do about it
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Whether you struggle with anxiety, or you are seeing signs in your kids of anxiety, my hope this episode will support you in some way, this episode is for you, as I share my own experience through the feelings of "I'm scared of passing my anxiety onto my kids!" NEED SUPPORT? I'm here for you💞 Transform your life and get out the other side of the an…
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2 Steps & 10mins to learning how you can carve space for what truly matters to you
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Carving space for what truly matters to you? This episode is for you if you have these thoughts circling in your mind of; "I don't have time" - which I'm sure is everyone "Why do I feel guilty for doing xyz" "Why can't I just not worry about that" "When am I supposed to do that?" "Why do I care about this small stuff so much?" "Why can't I just let…
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How you can stop your anxiety from making you feel crazy
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Does your anxiety make you feel like a crazy banshee? Does it impact your life in a rollercoaster like way. In and out of feeling like you're "getting better"? In this weeks episode I share with you the steps to take to start the process of removing anxiety from your life and how you can start feeling 'less' crazy. If you're ready to be supported a…
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"I'm a shit parent" "I'm not good enough" - How to support yourself with these thoughts
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Do you get frustrated at yourself for constantly comparing to the outside world & thinking you're NOT "good Enough"? Do you find yourself feeling jealous/envious which then triggers the self-doubt talk, the ‘what’s wrong with me’ ‘why can’t I do this/have that’ talk? Do you dream of being able to make decisions without seeking validation? Do you ju…
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Constant Fear of something bad happening -How to overcome irrational fears in Motherhood
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In this episode I talk about that tube of FEAR that feeds our anxiety. Fear steals so many moments, memories and parts of us that would help us to have a fun, adventurous, authentic life! I my own experiences with fear and how it increased when I became a mum. I open up on what the TRUTH was when I reflect on my 20+ years of fearing the worst case …
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Motherhood, Mental OVERLOAD & how Vulnerability can support you right now
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In this episode I talk about how anxiety adds to the Mental Overload List and HOW you can start reducing it through vulnerability, plus I go into a few different directions on the below topics of how Anxiety brings a added layers in the form of: Fear Self Doubt People Pleasing Mum Guilt Overwhelm & The Juggle - trying to do it all I share practical…
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Reflection 2022 LIVE -unplanned & vulnerable
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Come with me as I reflect on the year of 2022. I take you LIVE with me as I unpack this year and share what has come up for me personally, in biz and my perspectives I'm sure will help you see your own 2022 reflections in a new light. If you’re not on my Mastermind Waitlist to work with me in 2023 - make sure you jump on here so you don't miss all …
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The 1 thing you NEED in order to reduce your Overwhelm during the Silly Season & Beyond
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Wholly f*cking duck shit. Anyone else exhausted and overwhelmed? Feeling like there's no way out other than to "push through"? I know this time of year can be super hectic and so in this episode I share with you the 1 thing that you NEED in order to reduce your overwhelm at this time of year, and really, anytime of year that you're feeling overwhel…
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In this episode I share my process of HOW TO stop anxiety from breaking you and showing you where you should start? This is your last chance to join the Confidence to Be™ Mastermind where I guide you through the EXACT steps in doing this -all from a lived-experience. Doors are closing Sunday 4th September 2022 - [limited spots available] as it's an…
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A 20year battle with anxiety - the steps I took to get out
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In this episode I take you through the Steps I took to get out of my 20year battle with anxiety and I also share with you what's different about my approach in the Confidence to Be™ 4 Month Mastermind? Doors are closing Sunday 4th September 2022 - [limited spots available] as its an intimate group. Learn more here: https://theanxietyproject.com.au/…
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What it was like as a teenager with anxiety - My Story
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We are back and looking a little different🙌🏼 Here is our New Look Podcast Cover. We have a new episode landing today too, where I share a snippet of my teenage years and perspectives when it comes to anxiety in youth/teens. Please reach out to me if you need, as always, my email and DM's are always open. If you want to work with me, here are the wa…
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In honour of the guys who don't feel like they have space to speak about emotions, please know I see you & I'm here to listen and support you through. Please can you share this with any guys or families that you think will benefit. Please know this is my personal outside perspective. I'm opening up the doors to my Mens Mastermind - please shoot me …
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[BONUS] This podcast won't solve your problems😲
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We often look for anything to help us 'get out' of the shitstorms inside out heads. The next best podcast, self-help book, masterclass, you name it, we've done it all right? But why isn't it giving you long-lasting results? Why can't you implement the 'next thing' for a decent amount of time before you're bored or over it? This episode I share a pe…
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"Just don't worry about it" TRIGGERED 😵💫
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I hated when people would say to me, just don't worry about it. It would trigger the fuck out of me, it would make it worse. Take a listen as I share my experience with this and the new perspective that I have now, where I don't give any fucks. Don't forget to secure your spot on the link below 'Out of your Head & Into your Life!" 2 week experience…
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This episode is for the passionate, determined, go-getter who wants more out of life and wants to bust through the fears that annoy the shit out of you. If you're sick of the short-term bandaids and ready to go deep with me on your fears and ready to get you more clarity on HOW to move forward, please make sure you check out the newest 2 week suppo…
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If you doubt yourself and can't seem to move through the constant self doubt, second guessing, overwhelm shitstorm cycle, then this episode will give you the inspiration and motivation you need to take that next step towards building self-trust. On the other side of Self doubt! On 13th June 2022, I'm sharing my starter framework to move through the…
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What is your Anxiety telling you? A lived Experience Perspective
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In this episode I share my views and perspectives on what anxiety was telling me? What it looked like? I share examples that I know will resonate with you. If you feel like the only one with the crazy shit in your head, please listen to this. Out of your Head & Into Your Life! DOORS NOW OPEN On June 13th 2022 I'll be sharing my step-by-step STARTER…
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The most listened to episode to date, has been the one where I talk about the topic of Vulnerability. So I wanted to speak to this again, as I have been having a lot of conversations around why it's so hard to be vulnerable. Some Journal 'write-it-out' prompts for you: Vulnerability means to me.... When I think of getting vulnerable, I.........(wri…
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[BONUS EPISODE] Fear of losing anxiety - what's stopping you?
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In this episode I share how it feels not having anxiety control your life - the feeling of being free from the noise inside your head, not worrying/caring about what others were thinking of you, having TIME to do the shit you want, without people pleasing, being able to do EVERY DAY THINGS without the worry and "what if" scenarios creeping in, and …
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[BONUS EPISODE] Break the cycle - BE THE CHANGE
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A bonus episode where I share what the best gift has been for me after doing the DEEP WORK and coming out the other side of a 20 year battle with mental illness. Take a listen and if you want to be a part of the change, and take uncomfortable action to be that authentic, fun AF person underneath all your layers.... Come and join us in the Confidenc…
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Anxiety Prison - a snippet of what it looked like for me on the daily
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This episode I share with you a snippet of what it was like to be inside my head on the daily when I was battling anxiety. I also share with you what it is you need to do to remove anxiety from your life. If you want 4 months of incredible support to get out of your head and have a step-by-step proven framework to guide you to do the deep work and …
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There IS a WAY to get anxiety out of your life - My Proven Framework
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In this episode I talk through my Signature Framework which I teach within The 4 Month Confidence to Be™ Mastermind. Talking you through the overarching framework which encompasses the EXACT steps I took to beat my 20 year battle with anxiety. I also share where the name originated from & some testimonials from my past clients. If you're ready to d…
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Building Inner Confidence in Life & Business
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ATT: Small Business Owners this episode is for you. If you struggle with self doubt, imposter syndrome, fear of judgement and/or fear of failure you want listen to this. I share my perspective on these fears/challenges and share some insight on how to tackle these little bastards. I've put together a high value, coaching intensive experience to dee…
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Self-doubt - The silent killer of Authenticity & Adventure
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Self-doubt, comparisonitis, anxiety and all it's mates stripping the fun and authenticity out of life. It's just not fair right? I used to be suffocated by self doubt and comparisonitis. It was horrible. In this episode I share my lived-experience perspective on how to overcome self-doubt and start bringing back that fun, adventurous, authentic per…
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Overwhelm's a BITCH - 4 Tips to support you
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In this episode I share with you my perspective on overwhelm and the underlying factors that we don't take into consideration. I also share some very relatable and funny examples along with a bunch of tips to support you in reducing your overwhelm. My Mastermind is now open for applications - we will be starting in April. If you want more informati…
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Journaling - 3 Tips to Getting Started and Getting Past that 'weird feeling'
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I used to be a complete journaling judgey bitch when it came to people that 'journaled' - eeek shame much. I was like - who has time for that, that shit is nimbin spiritual shit.... it just always felt so weird, i didn't really know where to start. It was just plain weird. In this episode, I share with you how I overcame this judgement/perception, …
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Why is the DEEP shit scary? A lived-perspective - what I was scared of
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Please note this is from my own lived-experience. In this episode I share why it took me a long time to get to the deep shit, which ended up healing myself from anxiety, which was the catalyst of me living a life that has enabled me to be authentic and internally confident. It was what lead to my freedom. DM me to discuss how I can support you in u…
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Judgement & Jealousy in motherhood - some DEEP Truths I have learnt
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In this weeks episode I dive into the topic of Judgement and I touch on the topic of Jealousy. I share why I think we find it so shameful to admit that we judge, and what my go too motto is that I take with me everywhere I go. If anxiety is disrupting your life, please come and join me and an incredible intimate group of like-minded mumma's, and to…
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Anxiety in Business - My Top 5 Tips for Boosting your inner confidence
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In this episode I share my Top 5 Tips for Boosting your Inner Confidence when it comes to Anxiety in Business. I talk about anxiety when it comes to comparisonitis, over-analysing, self-sabotage, change, imposter syndrome and more. I also spoke about the Free Masterclass I'm running called Boosting your Inner-Confidence in your biz journey on Frida…
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"I Just Feel So Alone In This Motherhood thing"
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In this episode I share my lived-experience on why I felt so alone and what was truly going on in my head when I was battling with anxiety on the daily while trying to figure out this "motherhood thing". My hope is that after listening to this episode you too, will feel less alone! I'm opening up another intimate group coaching 6 week experience wh…
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Anxiety in Motherhood - my Top 6 tools/tips to support you now!
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Anxiety got worse for me when I entered motherhood. And I think this is such a common theme. I have so many of the community contacting me, saying they haven't ever had anxiety before, but since becoming a mum, they have it all the time. In this episode I breakdown my lived-experience perspective on this, I share my own experience and give you some…
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2021 Wrap Up - Surrendering isn't a Dirty word
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2021 - the year of emotions, hormones, awareness, acceptance and the biggest one of all, the year of surrendering. In this episode I reflect on this year, even though I have no fucking idea where it went, I take you into my journals, I share my take-aways and I hope that I can inspire you too, to surrender if you need!!! I think we forget how much …
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Reducing your stress when it comes to Gift Buying at Christmas - Open Mic BRAINSTORM sesh nov 2021
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Open Mic Brainstorm for you guys, something a little bit different. Want some ideas for gifts and a fresh perspective on gift buying? If you're listening to this before Tuesday 30th November, make sure your sign up for my FREE Training where you can steal my 5 step process to achieving more calm, presence, time and fun this coming christmas. Sign u…
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How to Survive Christmas with Anxiety 2021
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"Anxiety is triggered by shit we don't want to do" I'm calling it. Pretty much the 'Quote of the year' 🤣🤣 Have you ever taken the time to learn what an "Ideal" Christmas looks like for you? Grab a piece of paper and complete this prompt, honestly; My ideal Christmas looks like..................If I were to experience a Christmas like this, I would …
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It's hard to truly know the signs and symptoms of postnatal depression when you're IN the thick of it. You don’t know what's “normal” or what's not. In this episode I get vulnerable and share some of my journey. I feel, in order to heal post natal depression and anxiety, we need to share more REAL LIFE stories. We need to share our truths! 3 lesson…
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A Tribute to my Uncle - Men's Mental Health
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As a tribute to my uncle, it was Men's mental health week a few weeks ago ( when I recorded this) and I’d like to share a personal story. Men’s mental health is a subject so close to my heart, and something that I will ALWAYS support and advocate for. My hope is that at the end of the episode you’ll; Start asking more questions and TRULY listening …
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How you can Self Settle your Anxiety in the Moment
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A question I often get asked is; “What are your “Tips” for ridding anxiety?” This episode I share the MOST important “tip” that you need to learn, when it comes to removing/reducing anxiety. My hope is that at the end of the episode you’ll; Start taking notice - if there are any patterns with your triggers You’ll start schedule some time to write t…
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We often get so frustrated at ourselves and angry with ourselves when we just can’t say no, when all we do is people please! “ARGHHHHHHH WHY CAN’T I JUST STOP!!!!” (something that I used to run over in my head every bloody day”) My hope is that at the end of the episode you’ll; Gain a new perspective on “people pleasing” and be more kind to yoursel…
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Why is it so hard for us to talk about our emotions?
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**Trigger Warning: Discussing Suicide in some parts** Inspired by a Louis Theroux recent documentary on mental health and motherhood. We’re scared to talk about our emotions because we don’t understand them. We haven’t been educated on them, and most of the time we don’t know what they all mean or what they mean to us, more importantly. My perspect…
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Regret Anxiety - How to feel more confident in your decisions
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Regret Anxiety - i like to explain it as; When your anxiety is triggered by a decision/commitment/action you’ve made and you’re too scared to change it or you hold ongoing feelings about it. I conducted a poll on my Instagram stories the other week, the community resonated with it so much. So I thought we could do a deep dive into this, and my hope…
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Fear of "f*#king-up" my kids with my Anxiety & 4 things I did to overcome this
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There is no hiding that fact that if you’re a mum and you have mental health struggles, you’re scared shitless about “fucking - up” your kids, right? So today, I want to share how I got myself out of this fear, and something that I tell myself, whenever these fear’s raise their little heads. My hope is that at the end of the episode you’ll; Feel a …
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The first time I went to therapy - scared shitless & depressed
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I have this urge to share with you, what it was like for me, going to therapy. So today I’m going to share this story. What will you get out of it? I’m not sure - but I feel like it will resonate and I feel like it’s an important thing to talk about because it isn’t spoken about enough I’m hoping that at the end of this episode; If you haven't yet …
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First time mum with Anxiety - the unspoken feelings
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Jumping straight into the deep end. Today we talk about being a first-time mum and having anxiety. I speak about my feelings of disconnection, feeling judged, and what we need to do moving forward to help minimise PND and PNA within our society. Something that every single one of us can do today, to support each other. My hope is that at the end of…
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Anxiety & Finding Happiness - why do we blame/deflect?
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I’m truly stoked to be here with you and help you feel a little less alone in the shit-storm that can be anxiety, depression and/or parentlife. If you haven’t yet listened to episode 1, I would highly recommend going back and listening as today is a bit of a carry on from that episode. I briefly spoke about happiness and getting honest with yoursel…
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