Self-Help Sat Nav: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to Self Help Sat Nav, the podcast show where we talk about the best self-help tools for getting the most out of your relationships, work, health and well-being. I am your host, Jim Lucas, behavioural therapist and specialist in well-being and evidence-based practices. For more information about the therapy, ebooks, online courses and specialist ACT training and supervision we offer, head on over to www.openforwards.com
In this forth episode of the Reinventing Your Life mini-series, Jim explores a life trap called Mistrust.
Mistrust centres around the expectation that others will let you down or harm you. Based on previous experiences, you carry the mistrust lifetrap into adulthood.
Listen to this episode if you want to explore the origins of mistrust and how to move forward by cultivating trust in your relationships.
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In this episode, Jim Lucas, talks about how to use the power of cognitive defusion to unhook from fear and move forward through stress.
The post #19: How to Unhook from your Fear appeared first on openforwards.com.
In this episode, Jim shares some thoughts on the experience of feeling suicidal. My intention was to write something that might help if you feel like killing yourself. It's important to seek help, and you've probably heard that message before. Fear of losing control often put people off, so I wanted to write an article that could help when you feel like you can't reach out for help.
If you have felt suicidal or know someone who is, then please listen to this episode for some to think. We explore how to be patient, calm and understanding when being with someone who feels suicidal.
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Jim speaks to teacher, Lauren Porosoff and Therapist, Jonathan Weinstein about how they use self-help in their personal and professional lives. Drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), they talk about how to get around their mental obstacles.
The post #17: Empower Your Students with Lauren Porosoff & Jonathan Weinstein appeared first on openforwards.com.
Jim talks about what to do if you're feeling depressed. Should you see a Doctor? Are you already taking anti-depressants.
Do anti-depressants work? Listen to this episode to find out the finer details and figure out what you think is best for you.
The post #15: What should I do if I am feeling Depressed? appeared first on openforwards.com.
In this episode, Jim Lucas talks to Dr Ray Owen author of Living with The Enemy and Facing the Storm.
Ray talks about how he maintains direction by focusing on what matters most across different situations.
The post #14: Getting Deeper into Values with Ray Owen appeared first on openforwards.com.
In this episode, I interview Psychologist Aisling Leonard Curtin about how she uses self-help in her life.
We talk about how she uses mindfulness to engage with the life she wants to build. She refers to being more aware of how she might avoid stuff or get caught up in a shame cycle.
The post #13: The Power of Small with Aisling Leonard Curtin appeared first on openforwards.com.
In this episode, Jim interviews psychologist Mike Sinclair. Mike tells a story from his professional life of a client who he has helped a grieving husband. He was struggling with his wife's terminal illness and caught up in a blame story.
If you've been affected by loss, then listen to this episode to reflect on how you might approach the death of a loved one.
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Jim Lucas builds on the first two parts in this episode by exploring the failure lifetap. We take a closer look at the Young and Klosko Self Help book, Reinventing Your Life.
Having a Failure lifetrap means you fear failure and see yourself as a failure.
Let's examine how it affects you and explore where it might have originated.
Jim finishes off work with some suggestions for tackling a fear of failure.
The post #8: Reinventing Your Life (mini-series Pt 3.) appeared first on openforwards.com.
In this episode, Jim talks to author John Forsyth. John wrote The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety. They discuss his book and the impact it had on its readers.
John recalls a long-term anxiety sufferer who had tried Cognitive Behavioural Therapy unsuccessfully. He helped him for a short time, but the anxiety and depression returned. He stumbled on the workbook and contacted John to transform his approach to life.
Listen to this episode to hear his story.
The post #7: The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety appeared first on openforwards.com.
What thoughts and feelings get in the way of your helpful habits? How do you stay motivated when behaviour change is so hard?
Therapist and trainer Benji Schoendorff teach you how to complete an ACT Matrix.
Grab an A4 piece of paper and pen to complete your ACT Matrix while listening to this interview between Jim and Ben.
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Do you struggle with exercise? Does your motivation come in waves? Do you get caught up with thoughts that you can’t be bothered?
In this episode, your host Jim Lucas talks about how to get motivated and stay committed to an effective exercise routine. He shares his challenges getting and staying committed to physical activity.
Not only will Jim discuss the benefits of exercise, but he’ll also dispel some common myths about what you need to do to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Watch this short video about the benefits of exercise.
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What is Self-help? Can it help? What sort of problems does it help you solve?The Self-help industry is enormous, which is a double-edged sword – there is a lot to choose from, and there is too much to choose from. How do you know what works?
In this episode, your host Jim Lucas tells you four key yardsticks to help you select the best self-help books available.
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What is Self-help? Can it help? What sort of problems does it help you solve?
The Self-help industry is enormous, which is a double-edged sword – there is a lot to choose from, and there is too much to choose from. How do you know what works?
In this episode, your host Jim Lucas tells you four key yardsticks to help you select the best self-help books available.
openforwardscbtandcounselling
selfhelp
anxiety #selfesteem #depression #stress
Find some calm with just 10 mins of Mindfulness Mindfulness isn't new. It might even be as old as horses. What works isn't about finding the latest and shiniest new thing. What works is about what has been tested over time and been shown to make a difference. Mindfulness makes a difference. OK, its not […] The post #30 – Mindfulness Meditation (10 mins) appeared first on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Birmingham: Openforwards.
Using Self Compassion to turn your inner critic into your biggest supporter I am speaking with a blog writer, an author and founder of #365daysofcompassion, which is an online global community of people sharing thoughts, reflections and information about compassion and well-being. With a particular emphasis on compassion focused therapy and compassionate mind training, this […] The post #29 Turning your inner critic into your supporter with self compassion appeared first on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Birmingham: Openforwards.
Are you addicted to sugar? Do you like sugary foods? Who doesn’t? Do you struggle to control your intake of chocolate, biscuits, cakes or sugary drinks? Do you ever wonder if you’re addicted? In this episode, I speak with Dietician, Sheri Taylor, owner of EAT Great, FEEL Great. If you’ve ever wondered about how to […] The post #28 Are you addicted to sugar? An interview with Sheri Taylor appeared first on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Birmingham: Openforwards.
The CBT Journal Project – Taking control of your health and long term condition The Department of Health tells us that 15 million people in UK suffer with a Long Term Condition (LTC). Long term conditions or chronic diseases are conditions for which there is currently no cure. They are managed (with mixed success) with […] The post #27 Taking control of your own health and long term conditions with Sarah Rees appeared first on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Birmingham: Openforwards.
Let’s Stop using Self-Help to overcome our suffering A Conversation with Patricia Murphy Welcome to Episode #26. In this episode, I get the pleasure of speaking to a lady who’s not afraid to speak her mind. She qualified as a Mental Health Nurse in 1985 and shares with us the benefits of her many years […] The post #26 Let’s stop using self-help to overcome our suffering – An interview with Patricia Murphy appeared first on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Birmingham: Openforwards.
How to reduce the stress of a heavy workload in a fast-paced work environment In episode #25 of Self-Help Sat-Nav, you'll discover the forces of oppression that make you work so damn hard all the time. Sources of oppression, whether they're other people or thoughts and feelings from within, can be powerful. Fast-paced work environments […] The post #25 Is resistance futile? How to reduce the stress of a heavy workload in a fast-paced work environment appeared first on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Birmingham: Openforwards.
Does Gratitude and Purpose have an influence on Depression? Its not easy being grateful. Its not your fault. Lots of bad stuff happens in life and the stress, hurt, sadness, anger and shame that goes hand-in glove with many life events, steers you towards obsessing, worry, rumination, complaining and hopelessness. Positive Psychology research has shown […] The post #24 Does being more grateful and having a purpose make you feel less depressed? appeared first on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Birmingham: Openforwards.
Fear Exposure is the most effective method in psychology to reduce anxiety In this episode of Self-Help Sat Nav, your host, Jim Lucas, talks about how to use exposure to reduce your anxiety. Whether you are struggling with obsessive thoughts / intrusions, physical sensations, intense emotions that won't turn off or traumatising memories of past […] The post #23 How to reduce your anxiety using the most effective method known to humankind appeared first on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Birmingham: Openforwards.
Trauma Doesn't Define You In this episode of Self-Help Sat-Nav, I have the pleasure of speaking to one of the world's authorities on treating traumatic stress. ACT Therapist, trainer and writer, Robyn Walser works at the National Center for PTSD in California and through her own private practice at TL Consultation Services. I asked Robyn […] The post #22 Trauma Doesn’t Define You – An Interview with Robyn Walser appeared first on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Birmingham: Openforwards.
Have you ever wondered why you keep doing the same helpful thing? Clinical RFT can provide some answers In this episode, I talk to Research Scientist and Clinical Trainer in RFT and behavioural analysis, Matt Villatte. He is author of Mastering the Clinical Conversation – Language as Intervention. Listen to this episode and discover how […] The post #21 Why would you do that? How to use intention instead of reasoning to do things the right way…a brief lesson in Clinical RFT appeared first on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Birmingham: Openforwards.