How your coping mechanisms may be interf...

People who threaten, belittle, or use "jokes" about violence are practicing control, and they will gaslight you into submission if you don't take their threats or "jokes" seriously. Don't reward coercion with compliance. 

Are you a victim of your past choices forever? If the future feels impossible because the past is unavoidable, it might be time to put away the mirror and forge the path you want. 

Some people have a progress bar that stops when things are no longer uncomfortable. That can work for some people. But for others who want more out of life, it could present an incompatibility that's hard to get past. 

EP69 - so i did an event at the weekend with a q&a and thought it would be useful to share some of the answers i gave there. in this episode, i talk a lot about what i have learnt in terms of coping mechanisms for different stresses and challenges that often come along in life. w ... Show More

in this episode we're diving into the topic of change and how we can learn to deal with it gracefully ♡ change is the only constant in life and for that we talk about ways to anticipate change, handle the stress that comes with it, ways to cope, ways to find acceptance / regain h ... Show More

If you are struggling to take action on an issue in your life, this episode might just help! Sometimes we know what needs to happen next, but it’s really hard to make the changes. In this practical episode I will break down the process of How To Take Action. It’s hard being human ... Show More

Have you ever avoided dealing with a problem, hoping it would just go away on its own? I know I have -- and I have a WILD story to share with you about what happens when we do this.Join me this week to understand why problem avoidance is so tempting but so counterproductive. You’ ... Show More

Find out how to work with me at Take Out Therapy!When life feels too heavy to carry, it’s not just in your head—it influences a lot of areas of your life- work, parenting and relationships are just the tipping point.This episode unpacks how overwhelm locks you in and why the usua ... Show More

We all have people in our lives that drive us bananas—but dealing with them doesn’t have to drain your energy.Navigating difficult relationships with a healthier approach can help you feel more in control and less affected by negativity. With the right mindset and strategies, you ... Show More

In today's episode, we discuss how to make succeeding in your life easy, how the way you identify with yourself can hinder your ability to make meaningful change, and how sometimes all you really need to do is change your perspective. Learn more from Dr. K in his Guide to Mental ... Show More

If you ever feel stuck in one way or another, here's something helpful to remember: two things can be true at the same time.Life is rarely black and white, and learning to hold space for multiple truths can help you navigate challenges with more clarity and compassion. Expanding ... Show More

That thing that once helped you get through might now be quietly holding you back. In this episode, we talk about what it feels like to outgrow old coping strategies and how to let them go with compassion instead of shame. Sometimes growth means thanking the armor that kept you s ... Show More

<p>I have a secret portal that allows me to see and understand what childhood trauma does to people -- the different patterns it follows, and which kinds of people end up making rapid progress, and which ones stay stuck. I get this insight from letters and YouTube comments -- tho ... Show More