Have you ever felt like you're going crazy? Like your emotional experience is so intense, overwhelming, scary and out of control that you surely have to be crazy or something? Do you sometimes need to check with others that you're reacting in a "normal" or "acceptable" way?Are you sometimes holding back your feelings and not sharing them with others because you don't want to be criticised for experiencing different feelings to what they might accept or approve of?In today's episode we look at all of these and more. We delve into what the difference is between emotions and feelings, why we might experience our feelings as scary and what we can do about it. So join me, Carole (they/them), in this exploration. --- You can find more of my content over on my website https://www.caroledianecoaching.co.uk and you can always email me at office@caroledianecoaching.co.uk with any reflections, comments and questions 

Having fulfilling relationships is important for our mental health and today we're looking at the different types of relationships asexuals enjoy. There are a lot of misconceptions around asexuality and relationships so this podcast episode is here to take some of they mystery out of it and give an honest overview of what types of relationships asexuals can look to have that they both enjoy and find fulfilling. If you know someone who is asexual, this can give you insight into some of the things you might want to ask.  If you haven't already, check out my Asexuality 101 article at www.caroledianecoaching.co.uk/blog/asexuality101 Feel free to contact me via email at office@caroledianecoaching.co.ukWebsite: www.caroledianecoaching.co.uk

Goals. Resolutions. Desires to improve something. However you think about them, you've definitely experienced the process of setting and pursuing goals - likely with mixed success. Today we're looking at some of the key factors that will help you to achieve your goals. In this episode there's specific attention paid to instances where legitimate external obstacles make it harder for you to succeed and achieve your goal(s) because not belonging to the dominant group does make things harder. We'll also look at how the book The Power of TED* The Empowerment Dynamic can assist you - you can find out more about it here: https://theempowermentdynamic.com/about/---- Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments ----Website: www.caroledianecoaching.co.ukEmail: office@caroledianecoaching.co.ukInstagram: @caroledianecoachingFacebook: @caroledianecoaching

Today we're looking at the language used to describe the relationships that bisexual, pansexual, omnisexual, polysexual and other multi-attraction spectrum people have. Can we really have a gay, lesbian or straight relationship when we aren't gay, lesbian or straight? What should we call relationships where we don't know someone's sexuality but we can observe the genders of the people in the relationship? It's an interesting topic and one that has been cropping up a lot in the world around me lately. Website: www.caroledianecoaching.co.uk | Email: office@caroledianecoaching.co.uk |Instagram: www.instagram.com/caroledianecoaching |

Today we're looking at the story of Disney Pixar's 2017 film Coco with a focus on the mental health and trauma of the characters. It's a brilliant film and I am not ashamed to say that I love it more now than when I started looking at it for this podcast!Give a listen and let me know what you think - I welcome all comments! Have a suggestion for another film or TV show for this podcast, I'm all ears!--- Email: office@caroledianecoaching.co.uk --- Website: www.caroledianecoaching.co.uk --- Facebook: www.facebook.com/caroledianecoaching --- Instagram: www.instagram.com/caroledianecoaching

Are you looking for positive depictions of managing emotions? Look no further than Disney Pixar film Turning Red. Here we dig into how we can learn about emotions, how to manage them and difficult relationships between parents and teenagers. Turning Red has lots of great learning points for adults as well as teenagers. Give a listen and let me know what you think - I welcome all comments! Have a suggestion for another film or TV show for this podcast, I'm all ears!--- Email: office@caroledianecoaching.co.uk --- Website: www.caroledianecoaching.co.uk --- Facebook: www.facebook.com/caroledianecoaching --- Instagram: www.instagram.com/caroledianecoaching

A deep dive into the life lesson's Disney Pixar's 2015 film Inside Out contains about emotions with The Proud Psychologist. We pull back the curtain on whether some emotions are more important than others, toxic positivity, how our emotions communicate with us and so much more. Think Disney films are just for kids? Think again!      I love to hear from people so please do email and message me with your thoughts after this episode.  My website: https://www.caroledianecoaching.co.uk/contact  Email: office@caroledianecoaching.co.uk  Instagram: @caroledianecoaching  Facebook: caroledianecoaching  LinkedIn: caroledianecoaching      Intro and outro music track - Happy Inspiring Morning by Mixaund https://www.free-stock-music.com/artist.mixaund.html

Today we look at what emotion regulation is and why it is important. This is something I do a lot of work with clients on because it is involved with and affects so much in our lives. We all engage in emotion regulation in our lives with varying degrees of effectiveness and success. We also explore a couple of concepts that are useful in understanding and developing our emotion regulation.        I love to hear from people so please do email and message me with your thoughts after this episode.  My website: https://www.caroledianecoaching.co.uk/contact  Email: office@caroledianecoaching.co.uk  Instagram: @caroledianecoaching  Facebook: caroledianecoaching  LinkedIn: caroledianecoaching      Intro and outro music track - Happy Inspiring Morning by Mixaund https://www.free-stock-music.com/artist.mixaund.html

What do you do when you feel alone with people? How can you feel better if you're struggling and feel really lonely at the same time? In this episode we look at how feeling alone and lonely can affect the way you cope when you're struggling. We also then explore some of the things you can do to support yourself with these feelings.   I love to hear from people so please do email and message me with your thoughts after this episode.  My website: https://www.caroledianecoaching.co.uk/contact  Email: office@caroledianecoaching.co.uk  Instagram: @caroledianecoaching  Facebook: caroledianecoaching  LinkedIn: caroledianecoaching      Intro and outro music track - Happy Inspiring Morning by Mixaund https://www.free-stock-music.com/artist.mixaund.html

This episode explores the not often talked about side of meditation and mindfulness. A must for anyone who is considering starting up their own meditation or mindfulness practice.    Have you ever experienced negative or undesireable emotions while mediating?  Are you one of the many who have felt disappointed with and even given up on meditation because it didn't give you only good feelings?  Have you ever cried while practising?  We will be looking into all of this today so get comfortable and let's get started :)   I love to hear from people so please do email and message me with your thoughts after this episode.  My website: https://www.caroledianecoaching.co.uk/contact  Email: office@caroledianecoaching.co.uk  Instagram: @caroledianecoaching  Facebook: caroledianecoaching  LinkedIn: caroledianecoaching      Intro and outro music track - Happy Inspiring Morning by Mixaund https://www.free-stock-music.com/artist.mixaund.html

Do you know what happens inside of you when you get stressed? Are you clued up on the different effects of acute and chronic stress? We cover all of this in today's episode. Expect a healthy dose of science and a compelling reason to improve your stress management.If stress mangement is something you need to work on, check out my course Manage Your Stress With Pride.I love to hear from people so please do email and message me with your thoughts after this episode.My websiteEmail: office@caroledianecoaching.co.ukInstagram: @caroledianecoachingFacebook: caroledianecoachingLinkedIn: caroledianecoachingIntro and outro music track - Happy Inspiring Morning by Mixaundhttps://www.free-stock-music.com/artist.mixaund.html

Body scan meditations are great ways to mindfully be with your body and they can be really helpful for peope who are stressed, in chronic pain, depressed, anxious or dissociating. It gets easier after you've done it a couple of times so give it a few tries before passing judgement on it :) My websiteEmail: office@caroledianecoaching.co.ukInstagram: @caroledianecoachingFacebook: caroledianecoachingLinkedIn: caroledianecoachingIntro and outro music track - Happy Inspiring Morning by Mixaundhttps://www.free-stock-music.com/artist.mixaund.html 

In the first ever episode of The Proud Psychologist we explore why LGBTQ specific mental health spaces are needed. You also get a small intro to me and my views on the language we use when talking about mental health as well as an insight to my involvement with the British Psychological Society (BPS).I love to hear from people so please do email and message me with your thoughts after this episode.My websiteEmail: office@caroledianecoaching.co.ukInstagram: @caroledianecoachingFacebook: caroledianecoachingLinkedIn: caroledianecoachingIntro and outro music track - Happy Inspiring Morning by Mixaundhttps://www.free-stock-music.com/artist.mixaund.html