From the Therapist's Chair: Recent Episodes
Heather Howard-Thompson
In todays episode, which is a long one, we discuss what it's like being neurodivergent in the workplace. We share our experiences, solutions, ways of coping and more! Even from the perspective of employers and employees!
In this episode we are going to be talking about happens when the relationship with your mother isn’t emotionally safe, close, or supportive—and how to cope with that.
Just when you thought the podcast went inactive again, we are now back! Today Heather is joined by a special guest... Sue Sephton-Ford a.k.a Funky FairyGodmother Suzi 1969 (@sephton2016) (on tiktok) where they both discuss how to actually enjoy life and not hate yourself after reaching 40... (who knew numbers went that high)!!
In this episode we talk about perfectionism, what it means, how damaging it can be and whether or not someone can actually achieve "perfection".
In this episode we discuss the recent popular TV show Adolescence and how social media corrupts the innocent minds of the youth of today!
In this episode we talk about the affects of loneliness and social isolation. We also get to hear the background noise of drilling and hammering at various points of the recording (I did my best to reduce the impact of this). But we also discuss the treatment that is available for those suffering from loneliness and isolation. Chris does a good job of trying to convince himself that treatment wouldn't work on him.
In this episode we discuss a rather heavy topic. So to keep it short:If you need immediate support, you can contact the National Domestic Abuse Helplineat 0808 2000 247 or visit Refuge.org.uk. You are not alone.
In this episode we discuss the various ways that we compare ourselves to each other, those with more hair, those with bulging muscles and more. How we find ourselves caught up in the web of comparisons that we do multiple times a day. We also discuss how to stop comparing yourselves to others and talk about ways where comparing ourselves to others can be helpful.
In this episode we help you understand the best ways to enter snooze town. We discuss the best habits to develop to go to sleep, why we sleep, what sleep means and if dolphins can sleep!
WE ARE SO BACK! That's right, it's taken us 2 years to remember the login details for our podcast host but we have found it! In todays episode we are going to be talking about boundaries! What are boundaries and why are they important? Well we talk about it in this episode so just listen at the end of it, you might be an expert!
In this episode we discuss emotions! Why do we feel them? Do we have to feel them? And how can we get back in touch with our emotions like the good old days?
In this episode we discuss what values are. How do you get values if you have none? What's the most important value? Why doesn't Chris have any values? This episode has an exercise so a pen and paper will be required!
In todays episode Heather shares her wise wisdom for the majority of the hour whilst Chris writes notes on his notepad and then doesn't do anything with them. If you want to learn about the causes, effects and various other aspects of depression this episode has it all! The only thing it doesn't have is a brief conversation about cooking.
Two people try and force themselves to become relatable to the youth of today by reminiscing on issues that can no longer exist like smallpox. Later Heather gives a lot of helpful information and insight as to why teenagers behave the way they do (backed up with science). And giving them a clear excuses as to why they are tired all the time or forgot to fold their clothes away in their drawers.
In this episode we talk about getting started on the road to recovery, how to identify when you need help, how to get started and also sharing some experiences on what the journey can look like as you get back on your feet. Apologies for the break in between episodes, it has nothing to do with Chris.
Today we have a special guest with Sammy who runs the Walking Mans Club for anyone around the Barnsley area. Search Walking Mans Club on Facebook to find the group and join!
We discuss and share our experiences with mental health over a very entertaining and well edited hour long podcast.
In this episode Heather unravels the mysteries of social anxiety and educating us all on the potential causes, effects and treatments. Chris sometimes says things that may or may not be relevant to the topic of discussion.
Cooking is also never bought up in this episode, in fact, we actually stay on topic.
In todays episode we talk about living with chronic illnesses. Chris chimes in with his knowledge from watching 15 minutes of videos on YouTube for a different subject entirely. There is a large amount of educational and helpful content coming from Heather as always though, as you'd expect from an actual professional.
After a small break we are back talking about THE MENOPAUSE!!! I say "we are talking" I say Heather is talking. Chris just breathes down the microphone at points.
Today in a special podcast because Chris is doing the majority of the talking, we discuss social media and its effects on mental health.
I'm sure that in between Chris's incomprehensible rantings there will be advice and information we can all use!
This episode we talk about the difficulties facing us as we return to what may be a normal life after being kept away inside for the past year. We don't even talk about cooking.
In todays episode we discuss Mindfulness, how to get started on practicing it, common misconceptions and what you're trying to achieve when starting to practice being mindful. Chris brings up cooking and Heather shows her restraint by not telling everyone what she's making for dinner next week.
In this episode we discuss and go through rumination, what it means, how it can effect you and what you can do to stop ruminating. Heather also finds a way to talk about a cooking show she watched as well as go over her alloted 5 minutes of cooking talk at the end.
Today we talk about different unhelpful thinking styles that we all do and how we can identify them when they're happening. We successfully avoid talking about cooking which may be a shame for some, but for us it's a milestone.
Today we talk about being a little kinder to ourselves, the benefits and how to get started. Chris says "sort of" & "kind of" on repeat. Heather gives in to her impulse to talk about cooking.
In this weeks episode we talk about safety behaviors and the importance of finding things that make you happy. Heather resists urges of turning the podcast in to a cooking show as Chris shows his lack of culinary knowledge from seeing an aubergine for the first time.
This is hopefully going to be the first of many podcast episodes. If you have any feedback please e-mail us: podcast@yorkshirepsychotherapy.co.uk