The Self Help Podcast

What’s Coming This Episode? It’s election day in the UK and it’s a big moment. 3 years of argy-bargy comes down to this. Don’t get scared now. Sean and Ed needed to get some things off their chests and we hope some of you find this mildly therapeutic! Get and vote, folks… Enjoy the show […] The post TSHP340: Head or Hearts? An Election Special… appeared first on Live in the Present.

What’s Coming This Episode? Age is just a number right? Well, yep – the trouble is that it keeps creeping up. Year after year, moment after moment. Our mortality and the sense that we are running out of time can be a huge psychological barrier, but does it have to be? How can we get […] The post TSHP339: How to get better with age appeared first on Live in the Present.

What’s Coming This Episode? Ever had the feeling that you’re out of your depth? That everyone in the room is just waiting for you to slip up? Is it a common experience? If so, you by be suffering from imposter syndrome… Enjoy the show and take care, it’s The Self Help Podcast! Show Notes and […] The post TSHP338: Do you feel like an imposter in the room? appeared first on Live in the Present.

What’s Coming This Episode? War ain’t pretty, that’s for sure. It should always be (and generally is) a last resort, but can it sootiness be justified? A tricky one to talk about but Sean and Ed give it a go… Enjoy the show and take care, it’s The Self Help Podcast! Show Notes and Links […] The post TSHP337: Is it OK to go to war? appeared first on Live in the Present.

What’s Coming This Episode? Bullying ain’t cool. Everyone knows that. It can start at home or at school but is not confined to those places or even to our youth. Bullying can take place at any stage of our lives. So how do we combat it, and what about the fragile bullies themselves? Enjoy the […] The post TSHP336: How to tackle a bully (young or old) appeared first on Live in the Present.

What’s Coming This Episode? What is memory? Our body remembers to breathe every few seconds. Animals remember where to return to each year for food or water. We remember things from our early childhood, but struggle to recall where we were a week ago without checking our diaries. Can it be improved, or are certain […] The post TSHP335: How to improve your memory appeared first on Live in the Present.

What’s Coming This Episode? Everyone’s busy, hey? It’s easy to be busy, in 2019. To be busy AND organised, though… that’s a little harder. Sean and Ed sat down to dish out some tips on how to stay organised. Enjoy the show and take care, it’s The Self Help Podcast! Show Notes and Links Sean […] The post TSHP334: How to get (and stay) organised appeared first on Live in the Present.

What’s Coming This Episode? It’s that time of the year when some bright spark decides to changes the clocks for everyone. Thanks Siri! Not! The change of seasons can have a big impact on our mental health though, so let’s have a chat about how we can be READY… Enjoy the show and take care, […] The post TSHP333: Winter Blues appeared first on Live in the Present.

What’s Coming This Episode? Justice can be harder to come by than you might think. For many it is a given, but for far too many, it’s all too hard to come by. Social justice, legal justice and emotional justice, lets discuss them all… Enjoy the show and take care, it’s The Self Help Podcast! […] The post TSHP332: What is Justice? appeared first on Live in the Present.

What’s Coming This Episode? It’s World Mental Health Day so we thought we’d have a chat about this most important issue. Why is it so high profile now? What do we really need to do to keep a level head? All that and more… Enjoy the show and take care, it’s The Self Help Podcast! […] The post TSHP331: World Mental Health Day 2019 appeared first on Live in the Present.

What’s Coming This Episode? Humans. Sure, they’re funny, caring, etc. Some are even quite pleasant to live with BUT they sure can be stubborn sometimes, hey? All of the data, proof and hard times in the world just won’t shift (some of) them. An answer might be at hand, though – nudging! Let’s talk about […] The post TSHP328: How Does Nudging Work? appeared first on Live in the Present.

What’s Coming This Episode? How do you heal your body? Pop to the chemist? A trip to the doctor? This episode comes with a bit of a disclaimer, but we need to have a chat about how quick we are to reach for the medication. Painkillers mask the pain, they don’t remove it. Let’s have […] The post TSHP327: How to heal appeared first on Live in the Present.

What’s Coming This Episode? Leadership is a funny thing. A tricky balance. Some like their leaders strong. Some like them malleable. So how should we lead? How do dictatorships arise and can they be effective whilst remaining humane? Enjoy the show and take care, it’s The Self Help Podcast! Show Notes and Links Sean has […] The post TSHP326: Control, Power and Dictatorships appeared first on Live in the Present.

What’s Coming This Episode? Life can flash by in the blink of an eye, so is it best to have a plan? A list of things you want to see and do? Sean and discuss the ins and outs of a life plan… Enjoy the show and take care, it’s The Self Help Podcast! Show […] The post TSHP325: Do You Need a Life Plan? appeared first on Live in the Present.

What’s Coming This Episode? Exams may be a distant memory for many, but those in the thick of it they can be a huge source of stress. Not getting the results you need might give you the idea that you’re future is on the line. Spoiler alert: it’s now. Still, managing the stress can be […] The post TSHP324: How to deal with exam result stress appeared first on Live in the Present.

What’s Coming This Episode? In a recent show we talked about the importance of valuing our time with our kids before they grow up. This week we’re talking about tough love. Sometimes the people we love need a nudge… and sometimes we need to dish out some tough love on ourselves. Enjoy the show and […] The post TSHP323: Time for some tough love? appeared first on Live in the Present.

What’s Coming This Episode? It’s fair to say that our politics is a little fractured at the moment. Everything is black or white. Yes or no. In or out. Leave or remain. There’s a certain type of politician that seems to promise the world even though we know what they are saying cannot be delivered… […] The post TSHP322: Why Do We Fall For Populism? appeared first on Live in the Present.

What’s Coming This Episode? What if we’ve been getting it wrong all this time. What if holidays are actually making us more stressed, less healthy and with poorer relationships?? Happy holidays, folks! Enjoy the show and take care, it’s The Self Help Podcast! Show Notes and Links Sean has written a blog post to accompany […] The post TSHP321: Why Holidays Are Bad For Us appeared first on Live in the Present.