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Get Real With The English Sisters - Mind Health Anxiety
The English Sisters - Violeta & Jutka Zuggo
197 episodes
1 day ago
Send us a text We explore why anger surges when life does not match our expectations and how simple shifts in prediction, planning, and communication can help us stay grounded. Stories from trains, shops, golf courses, and home show how tiny triggers point to bigger patterns. • the brain’s prediction error as a driver of anger • everyday triggers that generalise into global frustration • relationship clashes caused by hidden expectations • how “calm down” backfires when someone is flooded • ...
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Send us a text We explore why anger surges when life does not match our expectations and how simple shifts in prediction, planning, and communication can help us stay grounded. Stories from trains, shops, golf courses, and home show how tiny triggers point to bigger patterns. • the brain’s prediction error as a driver of anger • everyday triggers that generalise into global frustration • relationship clashes caused by hidden expectations • how “calm down” backfires when someone is flooded • ...
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Mental Health
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Self-Improvement,
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Get Real With The English Sisters - Mind Health Anxiety
Your Brain HATES Prediction Errors And That’s Why You Snap
Send us a text We explore why anger surges when life does not match our expectations and how simple shifts in prediction, planning, and communication can help us stay grounded. Stories from trains, shops, golf courses, and home show how tiny triggers point to bigger patterns. • the brain’s prediction error as a driver of anger • everyday triggers that generalise into global frustration • relationship clashes caused by hidden expectations • how “calm down” backfires when someone is flooded • ...
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22 hours ago
24 minutes

Get Real With The English Sisters - Mind Health Anxiety
Overcome Anxiety Through Mindfulness
Send us a text Anxiety loves autopilot, and autopilot loves routine. We break that loop with tiny, doable shifts that put you back in the driver’s seat of your day—starting with your breath, your senses, and a few seconds of honest attention. As therapists, we share practical ways to calm a racing mind, including slow, sighing exhales you can use anywhere, micro nature pauses that fit between tasks, and sensory check-ins that bring you into the present without needing a long meditation sessio...
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1 week ago
23 minutes

Get Real With The English Sisters - Mind Health Anxiety
Escape the Overwhelm: Take Back Your Life
Send us a text We share the one question that shifts perspective fast and helps us choose better actions in the moment. Through mornings, workouts, work boundaries, and big life choices, we show how honest answers cut stress and build agency. • the core question that reframes thoughts and behavior • awareness of thoughts driving feelings and anxiety • swapping unhelpful morning scripts for simple motivators • handling procrastination and exercise with truthful answers • setting boundaries at...
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2 weeks ago
19 minutes

Get Real With The English Sisters - Mind Health Anxiety
Why Laughter Loosens Anxiety’s Grip
Send us a text A good laugh can feel like a reset button for the mind, but why does it work so well—and why do some spaces still treat joy like a liability? We dive into the science of endorphins, the psychology of pattern interrupts, and the social rules that tell us when it’s “acceptable” to smile. From nervous giggles in tough moments to the quiet relief of sharing a joke, we explore how humor helps us regulate emotions, widen perspective, and reconnect with ourselves when anxiety tightens...
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3 weeks ago
22 minutes

Get Real With The English Sisters - Mind Health Anxiety
Stop Being Sad (Overcoming Negative Thought Patterns)
Send us a text Your mind keeps knocking, even at 2 a.m.—book the appointment, fix the thing, worry about everything. We’ve been there, and we break down what actually helps when thoughts won’t let go: a deep sigh that resets your system, a “mind house” where you park tasks for later, and small, deliberate actions that pull you back into the present. We talk about the paradox of stress—how doing less often makes anxiety louder—and why adding the right kind of activity changes the game. From a...
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4 weeks ago
16 minutes

Get Real With The English Sisters - Mind Health Anxiety
You’re Not Broken, You’re Healing (and that’s beautiful)
Send us a text Ever caught yourself thinking you're beyond repair? That moment when life's roadmap seems to have vanished, leaving you disoriented and questioning your path forward? This raw and heartfelt conversation tackles the powerful distinction between feeling broken and being in the process of healing. Drawing from a surprisingly relevant experience of driving without lane markings, we explore how disorienting life becomes when we lose our guideposts. Yet just as we can navigate uncer...
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1 month ago
12 minutes

Get Real With The English Sisters - Mind Health Anxiety
Living Fully Without the Pressure: Redefining YOLO
Send us a text In this re run of one of our most popular episode we explore the concept of YOLO (You Only Live Once) and how its meaning has evolved from encouraging risk-taking to becoming a source of pressure and anxiety in modern life. • Different interpretations of YOLO compared to phrases like "carpe diem" • How YOLO creates pressure to constantly do more and experience everything • The connection between YOLO and FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) • Why simple moments with loved ones often bri...
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1 month ago
20 minutes

Get Real With The English Sisters - Mind Health Anxiety
Breaking Free from Toxic Perfectionism
Send us a text Perfectionism can be dangerous, stopping us in our tracks and preventing us from living fully and joyfully despite its association with excellence. • Perfectionism is a rising problem fueled by social media and comparison culture • The "all or nothing" mentality prevents people from taking action or trying new things • Perfectionism can lead to "analysis paralysis" where overthinking prevents progress • Perfectionists often miss opportunities waiting for the "perfect moment" t...
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1 month ago
19 minutes

Get Real With The English Sisters - Mind Health Anxiety
Breathe, Simplify, Be Happy – The Art of Letting Go
Send us a text "Happiness is an inside job," declare the English Sisters in this refreshing exploration of how simplifying our complicated lives leads directly to greater joy. Rather than proposing grand lifestyle overhauls, they focus on practical, accessible adjustments anyone can implement today. The conversation begins with our most fundamental life process – breathing. Through simple techniques like the 6-6-6 method (inhale for six, hold for six, exhale for six), we can reset our nervou...
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1 month ago
21 minutes

Get Real With The English Sisters - Mind Health Anxiety
Bottling Up Emotions: The Hidden Cost
Send us a text Have you ever noticed your shoulders creeping toward your ears during a stressful day? Or caught yourself holding your breath without realizing it? These physical manifestations might be trying to tell you something profound about your emotional state. In this deeply relatable episode, we dive into the fascinating world of bottled emotions and the surprising toll they take on our bodies and relationships. Drawing from both personal experiences and therapeutic insights, we expl...
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2 months ago
29 minutes

Get Real With The English Sisters - Mind Health Anxiety
The Secret to a Worry-Free Life
Send us a text Worrying takes up an immense amount of our daily mental space and often robs us of enjoying the present moment. We explore how most of our worries never materialize, yet they steal our time and energy. • Treating worrying thoughts like an unwanted song on a playlist that you can skip • Taking action on worries when possible rather than ruminating endlessly • Using techniques like worry dolls, journaling, or prayer to symbolically set aside concerns • Creating physical and ment...
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2 months ago
26 minutes

Get Real With The English Sisters - Mind Health Anxiety
The Vulnerability of Asking and Why It Matters in Relationships
Send us a text Why do we expect others to read our minds? That moment when you're feeling down and desperately want comfort, yet resent having to explicitly ask for it—we've all been there. This deeply human experience forms the heart of our conversation about the vulnerability of asking for what we need. The struggle to make direct requests transcends all relationships but becomes particularly pronounced with romantic partners. As we discuss, even in a 30-year marriage, the expectation that...
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2 months ago
21 minutes

Get Real With The English Sisters - Mind Health Anxiety
Bonus: Stop Worrying - Sleep Meditation
Send us a text Ever found yourself staring at the ceiling, desperately willing sleep to come? What if you could simply purchase the perfect amount of sleep from an imaginary store and tuck it safely inside you? That's exactly the journey we guide you through in this deeply relaxing sleep hypnosis session. Our carefully crafted hypnotic language helps you release the grip of daytime thoughts and redirect your attention to pleasant memories before transitioning into a full-body relaxation expe...
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2 months ago
7 minutes

Get Real With The English Sisters - Mind Health Anxiety
How Success Leads to Envy (The Green-Eyed Monster)
Send us a text Have you ever noticed how some people seem to deflate when you share good news? That surprising, awkward moment when your excitement is met with a forced smile instead of genuine joy? You're not imagining it. The truth about success is that it creates a ripple effect, and not all those ripples bring celebration. In this candid conversation, we explore the uncomfortable reality that sometimes the people closest to us struggle most with our achievements. We share personal storie...
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3 months ago
14 minutes

Get Real With The English Sisters - Mind Health Anxiety
Your Mind is a Chemical Lab: Why Complaining Hurts More Than You Think
Send us a text Have you ever noticed how some people always find something to complain about, while others maintain a positive outlook despite life's challenges? This fascinating episode dives into the neuroscience behind habitual complaining and reveals how our brains literally rewire themselves based on our thought patterns. "Neurons that fire together, wire together" isn't just a catchy phrase—it's the scientific explanation for why chronic complainers become increasingly skilled at spott...
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3 months ago
19 minutes

Get Real With The English Sisters - Mind Health Anxiety
Mastering Your Voice for Authority, Connection, and Healing
Send us a text Your voice holds an astonishing amount of untapped power. In this fascinating exploration, we reveal how conscious voice modulation can transform your relationships, professional authority, and even your emotional well-being. Most people never realize they're walking around with a magical tool they rarely use to its full potential. We dive into the psychology behind why speaking slower and deeper commands more attention than raising your volume. Remember that parent shouting "...
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3 months ago
26 minutes

Get Real With The English Sisters - Mind Health Anxiety
Breaking Free: The Self-Sabotage Trap
Send us a text Feeling stuck in a cycle of self-defeat? You're not alone. The profound truth is that many of us become our own worst enemies through patterns of self-sabotage that silently undermine our happiness and potential. The English Sisters, drawing from their experience as therapists, unpack the psychology behind why we repeatedly choose immediate comfort over lasting fulfillment. That pint of ice cream in your freezer? It's not just about willpower – it's about understanding how you...
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3 months ago
23 minutes

Get Real With The English Sisters - Mind Health Anxiety
Transforming Mental Weakness Into Strength
Send us a text We explore how to recognize and transform perceived mental weaknesses into sources of strength through reframing techniques and mindfulness practices. This episode offers practical strategies for moving from frustration and fear to empowerment and understanding. • Mental weakness often appears as frustration, anger, procrastination, and fear • Self-awareness is the foundation for transforming limitations into strengths • Empathy is a learnable skill that reduces your own anxie...
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3 months ago
33 minutes

Get Real With The English Sisters - Mind Health Anxiety
The Hidden Voices That Hold Us Back: Identifying and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
Send us a text That voice in your head saying you're not good enough, smart enough, or capable enough? It's not telling the truth. It's a limiting belief – and it may have been programmed into you decades ago without your knowledge or consent. We had a lightbulb moment when we first learned about limiting beliefs at a seminar years ago. The life coach asked us to identify beliefs holding us back, and suddenly we realized how many thoughts we'd accepted as truth were actually just installed b...
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4 months ago
21 minutes

Get Real With The English Sisters - Mind Health Anxiety
Gifts Unopened: The Surprising Psychology Behind Rejecting Praise
Send us a text When was the last time someone gave you a heartfelt compliment, and what did you do? Did you graciously accept it, or did you immediately deflect, diminish, or dismiss it entirely? As therapists, we've observed this pattern countless times - particularly among women. Compliments arrive like beautifully wrapped gifts, yet we refuse to open them. We push them away with reflexive responses: "This old thing? I got it on sale," or "It's nothing special," or "Don't look too closely ...
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4 months ago
26 minutes

Get Real With The English Sisters - Mind Health Anxiety
Send us a text We explore why anger surges when life does not match our expectations and how simple shifts in prediction, planning, and communication can help us stay grounded. Stories from trains, shops, golf courses, and home show how tiny triggers point to bigger patterns. • the brain’s prediction error as a driver of anger • everyday triggers that generalise into global frustration • relationship clashes caused by hidden expectations • how “calm down” backfires when someone is flooded • ...