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Feeling the pressure to be cheerful this Christmas? You’re not alone. In this episode, we dive into the real holiday struggles—like the relentless expectation to sparkle, the stress of over-productivity, grief, and navigating complicated family dynamics.

Join me as we unpack why it’s okay not to feel cheerful all the time, explore practical ways to let go of perfection, and find connection and meaning in the midst of the festive chaos.

Whether you’re untangling lights or just looking for a calmer, more authentic Christmas, this episode is your invitation to celebrate the season your way.

🎧 Tune in now and let’s make this Christmas a little more real, together.

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Depression can affect your life, but it doesn't have to define it. With understanding, and the right strategies, it is possible to find joy and fulfilment again.

In today's episode:

• The top 3 causes of depression
• Can being rejected make you depressed?
• What happens in the body and brain in depression
• How to pull yourself out of depression

Citations
Some ideas here were inspired by a Nicabm training on working with shame. You can buy your full training programme here.
From Gen Alpha to boomers, we asked 6 therapists what each generation is talking about in therapy

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Shelley helps you to understand the causes of overthinking and how to relax your mind. This podcast explores signs of overthinking and offers strategies to deal with it.

In this podcast:

• Becoming aware of overthinking
• Mental, physical and emotional symptoms of overthinking.
• Breaking the belief that overthinking is productive.
• 3 ways that you can challenge overthinking; taking a practical approach, a physiological approach, or an experiential approach.
• 2 exercises that shift your nervous system.
• Underlying causes of overthinking.
• The role of the left and the right brain in overthinking.

Here’s another podcast for you: 10 Ways to Overcome Anxiety

Citations
2013 study published in the Journal of Abnormal Psychology.2

Michl LC, McLaughlin KA, Shepherd K, Nolen-Hoeksema S. Rumination as a mechanism linking stressful life events to symptoms of depression and anxiety: longitudinal evidence in early adolescents and adults. J Abnorm Psychol. 2013;122(2):339-352. doi:10.1037/a0031994

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