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Be Light, Shine Bright episodes

  • Holding Space

    This episode talks about holding space. What does it mean to hold space?  Why is it important? It discusses how holding space allows vulnerability, creates safety, validates others and allows healing and growth. This episode will also talk about how you can hold space for someone else.

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    22 min
  • Practising the Pause

    In this episode we talk about what is meant by the term "Practising the Pause". We look at moments and circumstances when you might need to take a pause. I discuss how taking some time out can help you. Pausing can help you to avoid saying something you may regret, it assists you in being the best version of yourself and can reduce stress and anxiety. This episode explores the different ways that you can press pause.

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    25 min
  • M.Y.O.B.

    Mind Your Own Business. In this podcast episode we will talk about staying in your own lane, not taking things personally, taking personal responsibility and accountability, developing yourself and looking for areas of improvement, using your triggers for positive purposes, not minding the opinions of others and brushing yourself off and trying again. Remember we cannot change others, only ourselves.

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    17 min
  • Triggers

    In this episode Pokarlla explores triggers. What is a trigger? Why can it be useful to identify them? How can we positively utilise them for our personal growth? What are some of the positive aspects of triggers? How can we respond to the triggers of others?

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    23 min
  • Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria

    An episode about Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria, something that that may be experienced by individuals living with a neurodivergence like ADHD or ASD. RSD is intense, overwhelming and sometimes debilitating emotional pain that is caused by perceived  rejection or criticism. While RSD is a "neurologically hardwired" response, there are a number of things that may help.

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    34 min
  • Relationship Green Flags

    This episode covers the green flags you can look out for in your relationships with others. Green flags are aspects of relationships that contribute to your life and you sense of being in positive ways. Aspects covered in this episode include: empathy, accountability, cooperation, safety, respect and boundaries.

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    25 min
  • Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say

    This podcast episode is about communication, and the differences between submissive, aggressive and assertive communication. It discusses the importance of integrity, authenticity and honesty, and why communicating in this way can help you to reduce feelings of anxiety or instances of miscommunication.

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    20 min
  • Anniversary Reactions to Trauma

    This episode discusses reactions to trauma that occur on the anniversary that the original trauma occurred. It talks about some of the common reactions and somatic sensations that you may experience during your anniversary reaction and some things you can do that might help.

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    21 min

About Be Light, Shine Bright

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A podcast by Pokarlla Kiara from Mārama Counselling, about life, counselling, therapy and other things!