What are values? How can they help me to live a life that feels in alignment with my personal happiness and satisfaction? How can I prioritise my values?

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This episode discusses confabulation. What is confabulation? How is it different to lying?  What can it be associated with? What are some things that can help with confabulation?

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With the new year can come new wishes for ourselves. This episode looks at embracing change, setting goals, making resolutions and acknowledging personal growth.

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This podcast episode talks about developing a Feel Good List; a list of things that make you feel good. It talks about breaking down your list into categories, and why having such a list may be beneficial. You can find a printable pdf template for a Feel Good List here: https://www.maramacounselling.com/helpful-documents

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In this podcast episode Pokarlla talks about the importance of knowing how you like to give and receive love; and how knowing about the five basic love languages (coined by Dr Gary Chapman in his 1992 book) can help you to better express love towards yourself and the loved ones in your life. The love languages that Pokarlla talks about in this episode are: Acts of Service, Physical Touch, Gifts, Quality Time and Words of Affirmation. 

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In this episode Pokarlla discusses the benefits of smiling for our mental health and wellbeing.  Suggestions for activities to help increase the likelihood of smiling are spoken about and Pokarlla addresses some of the reasons why you may find it hard to smile.

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This episode looks at slow, deep breaths (diaphragmatic breathing) and how it can aid in relaxation. It talks about the Vagus Nerve and the role it plays in the Parasympathetic Nervous System. Pokarlla walks you through a 5 Breath Exercise.

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This episode looks at some things that may help you to find it easier to hold space for yourself.

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What are the different way in which we harm ourselves? Self-harm can encompass physical and emotional components. It may involve things like addiction, or living with low self worth or love. We may not be living intentionally or in accordance with our own values and morals. We may also be used to putting others and the needs of others first.

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This episode looks at the different ways we can approach self-care, particularly embracing or embodying the following categories: emotional, physical, social, intellectual, spiritual and sensory.

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