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What does it take to flourish? We started Flourish FM to share cutting edge research from world experts on how to thrive, so you can take away big ideas and practical steps to enhance your life, the lives of others, and, ultimately, make the world a better place.
Flourish FM is hosted by Dr. Jon Beale and Dr. Nick Holton, and in collaboration with the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University, the Department of Education at the University of Oxford, and The Shipley School.
Episode #71: How Becoming Authentic Helps You Flourish, with Dr. Ritz Birah and Dr. Victoria Uwannah
Flourish FM
49 minutes
4 months ago
Episode #71: How Becoming Authentic Helps You Flourish, with Dr. Ritz Birah and Dr. Victoria Uwannah
We’re delighted to host two guests on today’s show, both of whom are expert psychotherapists and counselling psychologists: Dr. Ritika Suk Birah – AKA “Dr. Ritz” – and Dr. Victoria Uwannah.
Ritz is a counselling psychologist specializing in guiding high-performing individuals toward profound self-awareness and transformative growth. She studied neuroscience and psychology at King’s College London and has a Ph.D. in psychotherapeutic and counselling psychology. With over 12 years experience in the clinical field, she delivers sought-after mental health and well-being programs rooted in neuroscience.
Ritz balances her time between individual therapy, giving keynote talks, delivering workshops and developing bespoke programs for workplaces. Her work focuses on mental health, resilience, and the power of reflection, delivering actionable strategies that inspire and motivate.
Ritz co-hosts the Therapy Floor podcast with our second guest, Dr. Victoria Uwannah.
Victoria is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with a Ph.D. in psychotherapeutic and counselling psychology. She’s been working in mental health for over 15 years, including for the UK’s National Health Service and in education, providing therapeutic and consultation services.
Victoria is trained in several therapy modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, mentalization-based therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy. Her experience has covered working with individuals at all stages of life, as well as more specialist areas such as group therapy, relational work with couples and families, schools and corporate environments. Her aim across all these individuals and groups is the same: to bring clarity, compassion and understanding to people to propel them towards change and help them lead fulfilling lives.
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Timestamps:
00:01:22 - Welcoming Dr. Ritz and Dr. Victoria00:01:57 - Main Struggles Preventing Flourishing00:04:18 - The Role of Authenticity in Flourishing00:07:03 - The Dark Side of Constantly Striving to Flourish00:08:32 - Understanding Authenticity00:10:31 - The Importance of Somatic Awareness00:12:57 - The Role of Intuition00:14:21 - Practical Strategies00:17:04 - Cultivating Trust in Yourself and the Process00:23:44 - Strategies for Building Resilience and Emotional Regulation00:34:16 - The Bi-Directional Nature of Emotion Regulation00:40:47 - Acceptance and Distress Tolerance00:44:49 - Final Thoughts on Flourishing
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What does it take to flourish? We started Flourish FM to share cutting edge research from world experts on how to thrive, so you can take away big ideas and practical steps to enhance your life, the lives of others, and, ultimately, make the world a better place.
Flourish FM is hosted by Dr. Jon Beale and Dr. Nick Holton, and in collaboration with the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University, the Department of Education at the University of Oxford, and The Shipley School.
