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I Don't Think We Talk Enough About...

Helen Marie

72 episodes

2 days ago

Send us a text In this solo episode, I’m talking about how complicated mental health has become and how we can come back to what’s simple. I share some gentle, honest ways to look after your mind without turning it into another project or trend and why softness and simplicity can sometimes do more for our wellbeing than any checklist ever could. It’s a reminder that caring for ourselves doesn’t need to be loud or perfect just real and accessible. Think simply, softly, gently. SPONSOR: Thank y...

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Send us a text In this solo episode, I’m talking about how complicated mental health has become and how we can come back to what’s simple. I share some gentle, honest ways to look after your mind without turning it into another project or trend and why softness and simplicity can sometimes do more for our wellbeing than any checklist ever could. It’s a reminder that caring for ourselves doesn’t need to be loud or perfect just real and accessible. Think simply, softly, gently. SPONSOR: Thank y...

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I Don't Think We Talk Enough About...

Episode 72 | My 5 Favourite Ways To Take Care Of Your Mental Health (Solo Episode)

Send us a text In this solo episode, I’m talking about how complicated mental health has become and how we can come back to what’s simple. I share some gentle, honest ways to look after your mind without turning it into another project or trend and why softness and simplicity can sometimes do more for our wellbeing than any checklist ever could. It’s a reminder that caring for ourselves doesn’t need to be loud or perfect just real and accessible. Think simply, softly, gently. SPONSOR: Thank y...

5 days ago

19 minutes

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Episode 71 | The Truth About Our Inner Critic

Send us a text In this solo episode, I explore the voice we all know too well - the Inner Critic. I share how this part of us often develops as a protector, shaped by childhood, culture, and survival instincts. I guide you through shifting your relationship with it and helping you to meet and soften that familiar voice inside. SPONSOR: Thank you to our wonderful sponsor, Bare Biology. Use code HELENMARIE20 at checkout to receive 20% off your order. https://yourshopifydomain.com/?utm_source=po...

1 week ago

11 minutes

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Episode 70 | Understanding Your Nervous System (Solo Episode)

Send us a text In this episode, I’m exploring one of the most transformative things I’ve learned - how understanding my own nervous system has completely changed the way I see myself, my emotions, and my healing. It’s honestly felt like magic. ⠀ I explore what nervous system healing really means (and what it doesn’t), why regulation isn’t about being calm all the time, and how practices like co-regulation, awareness, and gentle consistency can reshape our sense of safety from the inside...

2 weeks ago

24 minutes

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Episode 69 | Childhood Trauma (with Karena Dawn)

Send us a text In this heartfelt episode, I speak with Karena Dawn - author, wellness entrepreneur, and founder of The Big Silence Foundation - about her powerful memoir, The Big Silence. Karena shares her deeply personal story of growing up with a mother living with mental illness, the silence that shaped her early years, and her ongoing journey of healing, forgiveness, and self-discovery. Her honesty and compassion remind us that while pain can shape us, it doesn’t have to define us and tha...

3 weeks ago

48 minutes

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Episode 68 | How To Access Your Happiness (with Gretchen Rubin)

Send us a text What does it really mean to be happy - and can we actually get better at it? In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author of The Happiness Project and one of the world’s leading experts on happiness and human behaviour. We explore the small daily habits, surprising insights, and real-life challenges that shape our happiness. Practical, thought-provoking, and full of warmth, this episode promises to leave you reflecting on your own journey to...

1 month ago

56 minutes

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Episode 67 | The Truth About Anxiety (with Dr Kirren)

Send us a text Anxiety touches almost everyone - but what if you could feel ten times calmer? In this episode, I sit down with Dr Kirren Schnack, clinical psychologist and author of Ten Times Calmer, to talk about what anxiety really is, why it shows up in our lives, and the practical tools we can use to manage it. We explore common myths, everyday coping strategies, and why ignoring your anxiety is not the answer. Whether you’re dealing with anxious thoughts yourself or supporting some...

1 month ago

52 minutes

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Episode 66 | 5 Ways to Set Boundaries (Solo Episode)

Send us a text In this solo episode, I take a deeper look into one of the topics I’m most often asked about: boundaries. I share my favorite analogy for understanding what a boundary really is, and why they’re not about pushing people away but about making closeness safe. I talk about why boundaries can feel so uncomfortable to set, what happens when we don’t have them, and why we’re not responsible for how others react when we hold our limits. I also offer 5 key ways to begin setting healthy...

1 month ago

19 minutes

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Episode 65 | The Power of Tapping (with Carol Look)

Send us a text In this episode, I’m joined by the wonderful New York psychotherapist Carol Look to explore the power of EFT tapping and gratitude. Research shows gratitude can lower stress, improve sleep, strengthen relationships, boost immunity, and increase overall well-being. Combined with tapping, it becomes an even more powerful tool for emotional and physical health. You’ll see Carol guide me through a tapping exercise and the results blew my mind - it literally eased my anxiety i...

2 months ago

53 minutes

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Episode 64 | Gaslighting (Solo Episode)

Send us a text Gaslighting is more than a social media pop psychology buzzword - it’s a subtle, painful way of distorting your reality and eroding your trust in yourself. So, in this episode, I help you explore what gaslighting is (and isn’t), why some people use it, why others are more vulnerable to it, and the deep impact it can have on your sense of self and mental health. I talk through everyday examples from relationships and family life, help guide you through what to do if you suspect ...

2 months ago

18 minutes

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Episode 63 | Letting Go (Solo Episode)

Send us a text Have you ever struggled to let go of someone, something, or a version of yourself you once loved? In this solo episode, I explore why letting go feels so hard, how our attachment styles shape the process, and the ways neuroscience can help us rewire old patterns. Using psychology theories, I’ll help walk you through some accessible steps to release the grip that not letting go can have on you - and create space for peace, freedom, and renewal. I’ve also included a meditation at...

2 months ago

16 minutes

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Episode 62 | Reparenting (Solo Episode)

Send us a text In this solo episode, I explore what reparenting is, why it matters, and how to start practicing it in everyday life. Through relatable examples, reflective prompts, and a calming guided meditation, you’ll learn how to meet your needs with compassion, set loving boundaries, and rewrite the way you speak to yourself. My links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/h.e.l.e.n.m.a.r.i.e/profilecard/?igsh=MXVsZHZwcTl2Zmppdw== Choose You book: https://lnk.to/ChooseyouHelenMarie S...

2 months ago

19 minutes

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Episode 61 | The Relaxed Woman (with Nicola Jane Hobbs) [VIDEO]

Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with psychologist Nicola Jane Hobbs to talk about her brilliant book The Relaxed Woman. You may have seen Nicola’s viral Instagram post where she shared that she grew up never knowing a relaxed woman. That powerful message struck a chord with so many - and it’s the starting point for this beautiful, thoughtful conversation. We explore what it means to reconnect with the relaxed woman within all of us, why so many of us feel constantly exhausted, what...

3 months ago

46 minutes

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Episode 60 | Inner Child Healing (with Estelle Bingham)

Send us a text I absolutely loved this conversation! Unhealed childhood wounds don't vanish with time - they shape how we love, trust, and see ourselves as adults. So, in this episode, it was an absolute pleasure to sit down with therapist and author, Estelle Bingham, to explore how the unmet needs, emotional wounds, and forgotten parts of our younger selves continue to manifest in adulthood - as anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism, fear of abandonment, or emotional numbness. I love how E...

3 months ago

44 minutes

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Episode 59 | Friendships (with Emma Reed Turrell)

Send us a text What makes a good friend - and why can friendship be so hard to talk about? The brilliant psychotherapist, author, and podcast host, Emma Reed Turrell joins me in this episode to explore the complexities of adult friendships: ghosting, jealousy, shame, friendship loss, and how social media shapes our expectations. We look at how early attachment styles affect how we connect, and Emma offers wonderful insight into how to take small steps towards building more honest, supportive ...

3 months ago

53 minutes

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Episode 58 | Dysfunctional Families (with Nedra Glover Tawwab)

Send us a text In this powerful episode, I’m joined by the brilliant therapist and NYT bestselling author Nedra Glover Tawwab to explore the complex dynamics of dysfunctional families. Together, we unpack what creates dysfunction in family systems, how early childhood experiences shape our adult relationships, and why patterns like people-pleasing, conflict avoidance, and emotional enmeshment can feel so hard to break. Nedra shares compassionate, practical therapeutic insights - including how...

3 months ago

54 minutes

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Episode 57 | Insomnia & Sleep (with Kathryn Pinkham)

Send us a text If you’ve ever struggled with sleep, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Kathryn Pinkham, founder of The Insomnia Clinic, for a conversation that changes everything you’ve learnt about sleep hygiene advice. No tips about ditching your phone or taking a bath - just genuinely effective, game-changing tools rooted in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) that actually work. This episode has been truly life-changing for me. My sleep has never been better - and more importantly, I’...

4 months ago

53 minutes

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Episode 56 | How Our Thoughts Shape Our Lives (with Dr Caroline Leaf)

Send us a text This episode is an absolute game-changer. I sit down with renowned neuroscientist and bestselling author Dr. Caroline Leaf for a brilliant, eye-opening conversation about the power of the mind. Together, we dive deep into the science of thought, the unconscious mind, intrusive thinking, and how our thought patterns shape our behaviours and emotional health. Dr. Leaf shares groundbreaking insights into how we can rewire unhealthy mental habits, understand the root of our t...

4 months ago

57 minutes

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Episode 55 | Intuition (with Jill Ritchie & Sarah Gregg)

Send us a text What is intuition - really - and why is it so hard to trust? In this fascinating conversation, I’m joined by intuition experts Jill Ritchie and Sarah Gregg to explore intuition from both psychological and spiritual perspectives. Together, we unpack what it means to access our deep inner knowing, how to distinguish it from fear, and why connecting to our intuition is one of the most authentic things we can do for ourselves. We discuss why intuition is often drowned out by ...

4 months ago

55 minutes

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Episode 54 | Comparison (Solo Episode)

Send us a text In this solo episode, I’m exploring the psychology of comparison - why it happens, how it impacts our mental health, and what we can do to break free from it. I bring in therapy tools and insights to help you uncover how to stop measuring your worth by others’ highlight reels and start living from a place of self-acceptance. I also end with a 5 minute guided meditation to help you reconnect with your own path and rediscover a secure sense of self. Whether you’re stuck in the co...

4 months ago

22 minutes

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Episode 53 | People Pleasing (Solo Episode)

Send us a text Welcome back to another solo episode of the podcast. This week, I’m exploring people-pleasing - why we do it, the roots behind it, and how it shapes our relationships and mental health. I unpack how people-pleasing often begins as a survival strategy, why it’s so hard to break, and how it can leave us feeling exhausted, resentful, and disconnected from ourselves. I’ll guide you through practical tools for healing: learning to say no, setting boundaries, practicing self-compassi...

5 months ago

16 minutes