Be Light, Shine Bright

Bravery is not the absence of fear. Quite often the things that require the most bravery bring the most fear. Often we have to do the thing scared. This episode talks about how we can push through the fear.

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Have you ever noticed how all of your good ideas hit you when you're doing nothing? This episode looks at rest, and why it is important to slow down. It discusses the importance of giving yourself permission to rest and it looks at reframing rest, from "wasted time" to important time for "system maintenance".

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This podcast looks at the quote "If you want to change the world, start with yourself" by Mahatma Ghandi. 

It discusses aspects of this quote like, only being able to control yourself, being the change you'd like to see, helping others, how being kind to yourself helps you to be kind to others and how doing this also inspires others. 

In the episode I also mentioned the following:

A useful resource called a Feel Good List: https://www.maramacounselling.com/_files/ugd/5a3409_2735b00d8b5b4a99a42c170bbacfa630.pdfhttps://www.maramacounselling.com/_files/ugd/5a3409_85f135e87d5b458f9f83d9096fbb4467.pdf

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This podcast looks at the quote "I no longer water dead gardens, I give my energy to places where I can bloom". What are dead gardens? How can we identify if something is using or draining our energy? How can we let go and shift our energy? We talk about strategies or mindsets that can help with this shift. What does nurturing new places look like?

In the episode I mentioned the following:

TRTP:https://www.maramacounselling.com/general-8

A useful resource to identify Personal Values: https://www.maramacounselling.com/_files/ugd/5a3409_2735b00d8b5b4a99a42c170bbacfa630.pdf

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In this episode Pokarlla chats with special guest and fellow therapist Kelly Wiseman; a Developmental Educator (DE) from Autistic Gem. What is a DE? Who would benefit from seeing one? How does learning about our (and/or our children’s) diagnosis aid us in directing supports? How can our strengths and interests contribute to a feeling of equilibrium. 

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Pokarlla discusses upcoming events and offerings from Marama Counselling, Kiara Knowledge and the Be Light, Shine Bright Podcast.

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Pokarlla and Jarni (founders of Marama Counselling and Flourish By Nature) talk about the formation of their collaboration: Kiara Knowledge - the integration of knowledge passed from mother to daughter. Listen to hear about our new offering.

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In this episode Pokarlla discusses the concepts of Alignment and Flow. What is alignment? What is flow? How can we tell if we are in or out of alignment? What are some things that help you to get into or stay in alignment?

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In this episode, Pokarlla discusses why she enjoyed recently watching the television show "This Is Us". She talks about things learned from the how, topics and subject matter it covers. Please note that this episode is Pokarlla's opinion and view only and is open to discussion and interpretation. 

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This episode talks about not setting yourself on fire to keep other people warm. It discusses boundaries, being kind to yourself, recognising "safe people", rest and balancing out negative interactions with positive ones.

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