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Send us a textWelcome back to the I Don’t Think We Talk Enough About podcast, where this week we are diving deep into self-compassion with Sarah Ann Macklin. Together, we explore what self-compassion is and why we often find it difficult to practice. Sarah Ann brings her own personal story, revealing why discovering self-compassion was imperative for her survival. Drawing from her own experiences and studies, she now offers invaluable advice on embracing kindness towards ourselves. This episode is packed with both theory and practical tips for you to find a way to be a little kinder to yourself. In a world where kindness towards oneself is often scarce, this is truly a must-listen.Sarah’s links:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sarahannmacklin?igsh=aDVmZTRzcml3czRmLive Well Be Well Collective:https://www.instagram.com/be_well_collective?igsh=MTJ1cWxrN2RmZGY4bw==Self-compassion article:https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/beauty/mind-body/a60979504/self-compassion-body-image-acceptance/My links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/h.e.l.e.n.m.a.r.i.e/profilecard/?igsh=MXVsZHZwcTl2Zmppdw==My book Choose You: Choose You

Send us a textIn this week’s episode, I’m excited to share with you this wonderful conversation I had with psychotherapist Philippa Perry. Philippa is the author of the bestselling book The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (And Your Children Will Be Glad You Did), which has sold over 2.6 million copies worldwide! In this episode, we talk about how to build a long-lasting relationship with your children, the truth about why we are triggered by our children, the importance of honesty and authenticity, how to understand them, the beauty and importance of rupture and repair, why some children are sensitive, and how to grow bonds with your children so that there is reciprocal liking!This is a must-listen, whatever stage of parenting you are at, or if you’re simply interested in better understanding your own upbringing. In fact, this isn’t just a parenting book; this is a book for anyone interested in building healthier relationships and stands as one of my favourites in the field. I absolutely adored this conversation and hope you do too. Philippa’s links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinkittycat?igsh=ZWl2YmlobzVzdHF0Radio 4 programme - When Parents Split: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00051dz'The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did': https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-book-you-wish-your-parents-had-read-and-your-children-will-be-glad-that-you-did/philippa-perry/9780241251027Links from show:Duke University Affection Study: How a Parent’s Affection Shapes a Child’s Happiness for LifeThe Dandelion And The Orchid: The Orchid and the Dandelion: Why Sensitive People Struggle and How All Can Thrive: Amazon.co.uk: Boyce, Dr W. Thomas, Perry, Philippa: 9781984352187: BooksMy links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/h.e.l.e.n.m.a.r.i.e/profilecard/?igsh=MXVsZHZwcTl2Zmppdw==My book 'Choose You': https://lnk.to/ChooseyouHelenMarie

Send us a textIn this week’s episode of I DON’T THINK WE TALK ENOUGH ABOUT I’m delighted to welcome back Josh Connolly for part 2 of our conversation on dysfunctional families. We answer more questions from my Instagram community that we didn’t have time for in part 1 (episode 11), as well as explore the power of breath work as a tool in healing, which has been a core element of Josh’s personal story. There’s even an opportunity for you to listen and try one of Josh’s beautifully powerful exercises. As always, if anything comes up for you while listening to our conversation, please reach out to someone you trust. Our hope is that, within this conversation, you find some hope and support. Josh’s links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josh_ffw?igsh=cnoya2E4d3FtbGRvJosh’s book: https://www.joshconnolly.co.uk/its-them-not-youOther links mentioned in podcast:Deb Dana’s nervous system resources:Befriending Your Nervous System: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Befriending-Your-Nervous-System-Audiobook/168364462XDeb Dana Polyvagal Cards: Polyvagal Card Deck: 58 Practices for Calm and Change: Amazon.co.uk: Dana, Deb: 9781324019763: BooksBessel Van Der Kolk - The Body Keeps The Score: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma: Amazon.co.uk: Kolk, Bessel van der: 9780141978611: BooksMy links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/h.e.l.e.n.m.a.r.i.e/profilecard/?igsh=MXVsZHZwcTl2Zmppdw==My book CHOOSE YOU: https://tr.ee/p96zuSRcKy

Send us a textIn this week’s episode of I Don’t Think We Talk Enough About I am delighted to welcome Kate Moyle. Kate is a psychosexual therapist and we had the most wonderful conversation around normalising conversations about sex. We dive into what is normal, how sex affects our mental health, the difference between intimacy and sex, assumptions around sex, debunking some of the myths, where to go to for help, as well as answering some of your questions on fantasy, cheating, and shame around sex. Kate was wonderful to chat to and her platform on social media is such an informative space if you are looking for more resources. I hope you enjoy and if anything resonates for you in this episode and you feel you would like to explore further do check out Kate’s resources and the resources she mentions in the podcast. I’ve linked in show notes too. Kate’s links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katemoyletherapy?igsh=NHpxNGFlcHFtcWhjKate’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-sexual-wellness-sessions/id1527311547Kate’s book The Science of Sex: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Science-Sex-Every-Question-Answered/dp/0241593298Links mentioned in podcast: Esther Perel: https://www.instagram.com/estherperelofficial?igsh=MWpibjRmN2dmcjdzOA==My links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/h.e.l.e.n.m.a.r.i.e/profilecard/?igsh=MXVsZHZwcTl2Zmppdw==My book Choose You: https://lnk.to/ChooseyouHelenMarie