Welcome to Season 2 of "Becoming Yourself with Dr. Maev Conneely," where we dive deep into personal development and empowerment. In this episode, we're looking at decision-making paralysis, procrastination, avoidance and how to get un-stuck.

We will explore practical strategies to break free from the two most common traps that lead to paralysis and keep us stuck.

Coaching can provide the necessary support and accountability to navigate through decision-making paralysis, empowering you to make confident choices aligned with your aspirations.

Looking at the psychological mechanisms behind procrastination and self-sabotage can shed light on how these tendencies manifest and impede personal growth.

Whether you're struggling with chronic procrastination, caught in a cycle of self-sabotage, or paralyzed by indecision, this episode offers invaluable guidance to propel you forward on your journey towards fulfillment and success. Tune in now and take the first step towards unleashing your potential and living the life you want to live.

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This podcast brings together wisdom and tools from coaching, clinical psychology and mental health research to help you become who you want to be.

In this episode we look into feelings. I am arguing that the key to getting where you want in life, and becoming who you want to be, is getting better at feeling your feelings. Self-optimisation and self-improvement is all about feelings.

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What can we learn from psychological research on operant conditioning to be happier? 

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Becoming Yourself with Dr Maev Conneely brings together wisdom and tools from coaching, clinical psychology and mental health research to help you become who you want to be.

In this episode I talk about how you can stop your past from dictating the options you see for your future. 

If you are distressed consider seeking medical help. If you are in the UK, you can get in touch with your General Practitioner or self-refer to your local IAPT service (Increasing Access to Psychological Therapies).

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Becoming Yourself with Dr Maev Conneely brings together wisdom and tools from coaching, clinical psychology and mental health research to help you become who you want to be.

In today’s episode I talk about why we do what we do. How can we better understand when we do things that sabotage our progress? Why do we sometimes (or often) NOT do the the things we decided or wanted to do? 

Here is some evidence for how noticing, accepting and being aware of (of mindful of)both psychological and physical pain (rather than resisting the pain)can lead to the pain becoming less intense:

Anheyer, D., Haller, H., Barth, J., Lauche, R., Dobos, G., & Cramer, H. (2017). Mindfulness-based stress reduction for treating low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Annals of internal medicine, 166(11), 799-807.

Marchand, W. R. (2012). Mindfulness-based stress reduction, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and Zen meditation for depression, anxiety, pain, and psychological distress. Journal of Psychiatric Practice®, 18(4), 233-252.

Lind, A. B., Delmar, C., & Nielsen, K. (2014). Searching for existential security: a prospective qualitative study on the influence of mindfulness therapy on experienced stress and coping strategies among patients with somatoform disorders. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 77(6), 516-521.

If you are distressed consider seeking medical help. If you are in the UK, you can get in touch with your GP or self-refer to your local IAPT (Increasing Access to Psychological Therapies).

If you want to speak to someone urgently, please reach out to the Samaritans at (+44) 116 123. You don't have to have to be on your own while you feel painful feelings.

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Becoming Yourself with Dr Maev Conneely brings together wisdom and tools from coaching, clinical psychology and mental health research to help you become who you want to be.

Authors mentioned:

Thomas Kuhn

Kuhn, T. S. (1970). Revolutions as changes of world view. The structure of scientific revolutions, 111-35. (Vol. 111). University of Chicago Press: Chicago.

Stephen Covey 

Covey, S. R. (2013). The 7 habits of highly effective people: Powerful lessons in personal change. Simon and Schuster: New York.

Elizabeth Brake

Brake, E. (2011). Minimizing marriage: Marriage, morality, and the law. Oxford University Press.

Cosmo article about amatonormativity: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sexopedia/a35578357/amatonormativity/ 

Find out more about coaching:

Website: drmaevconneely.com 

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If you are distressed consider seeking medical help. If you are in the UK, you can get in touch with your GP or self-refer to your local IAPT (Increasing Access to Psychological Therapies).

If you want to speak to someone urgently, please reach out to the Samaritans at (+44) 116 123.

Becoming Yourself with Dr Maev Conneely brings together wisdom and tools from coaching, clinical psychology and mental health research to help you become who you want to be.

In this episode, we go through the insight that is at the heart of coaching, counseling and therapy, whether it is psychoanalysis or cognitive behavioural therapy.

Things mentioned in the episode: 

1. The Cognitive Triangle: https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/cbt-triangle 

2. Evidence-base for cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

2.1 Depression: 

Furukawa, T. A., Suganuma, A., Ostinelli, E. G., Andersson, G., Beevers, C. G., Shumake, J., ... & Cuijpers, P. (2021). Dismantling, optimising, and personalising internet cognitive behavioural therapy for depression: a systematic review and component network meta-analysis using individual participant data. The Lancet Psychiatry, 8(6), 500-511.

2.2 Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD): 

Reid, J. E., Laws, K. R., Drummond, L., Vismara, M., Grancini, B., Mpavaenda, D., & Fineberg, N. A. (2021). Cognitive behavioural therapy with exposure and response prevention in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Comprehensive psychiatry, 106, 152223.

2.3 Internet-based CBT:

Karyotaki, E., Efthimiou, O., Miguel, C., genannt Bermpohl, F. M., Furukawa, T. A., Cuijpers, P., ... & Forsell, Y. (2021). Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy for depression: a systematic review and individual patient data network meta-analysis. JAMA psychiatry, 78(4), 361-371.

3) Byron Katie: https://thework.com/ 

Find out more about coaching: 

Website: drmaevconneely.com 

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If you are distressed consider seeking medical help. If you are in the UK, you can get in touch with your GP or self-refer to IAPT (Increasing Access to Psychological Therapies) in your borough. 

If you want to speak to someone urgently, please reach out to the Samaritans at (+44) 116 123.