Beyond the Smile

About Anxiety

In today's episode of MaryLayo Talks, I'm with guest, Suzi Williams, a psychotherapist to talk about anxiety and our mental health and wellbeing. This is Part 2 of the Unravelling Anxiety series.

The conversation covers:

• Exploring the root causes of anxiety
• How long can it take to overcome anxiety when being treated
• Various forms of support to deal with anxiety
• Faith and relationship with God when anxious
• Bible verses for anxiety

Take a moment to delve into what may be 'beyond the smile' - listen in to the conversation.

Guest details:

Suzi is a Person-Centred psychotherapist passionate about self-discovery, self-development and personal growth.

Guest's website

MaryLayo's spiritual wellbeing tip: Meditate on the bible scripture 1 Peter 5:7.

Research links:

• No Panic
• Anxiety UK
• Rethink Mental Illness
• Samaritans

Other mental health groups and services may exist depending on your location.

Related resources: Check out podcasts Episode 11: Unravelling Anxiety & Episode 13: Unravelling Anxiety: The treatments.

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About Anxiety

In today's episode of MaryLayo Talks, I'm with guest, Suzi Williams, a psychotherapist to talk about anxiety and mental health and wellbeing. This is Part 1 of the Unravelling Anxiety series.

The conversation covers:

• What is fear, anxiety and depression
• Signs and symptoms of anxiety
• What causes anxiety
• Obsessions and compulsive behaviour
• How to deal with anxiety
• Revisiting earlier life to explore the root causes of anxiety
• Bible verse about anxiety

Take a moment to delve into what may be 'beyond the smile' - listen in to the conversation.

Guest details:

Suzi is a Person-Centred psychotherapist passionate about self-discovery, self-development and personal growth.

Guest's website

MaryLayo's spiritual wellbeing tip: Meditate on the bible scripture Luke 12:24-26.

Related resources: Check out podcasts Episode 12: Unravelling Anxiety 2 & Episode 13: Unravelling Anxiety: The treatments.

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Procrastination - The Time Thief

In today's episode of MaryLayo Talks, I’m with guest, Deacon Joe Ferrari, who is also a professor of psychology, to hear his perspective about procrastination and why do some people still keep on procrastinating even though they want to stop!

Conversation includes:

• What is procrastinating?
• What is not procrastination?
• Why do I procrastinate?
• Why is procrastination not taken seriously enough as an issue?
• How can I stop procrastinating?
• Bible verse for procrastination.

Take a moment to delve into what may be 'beyond the smile' - listen in to the conversation.

Guest details:

Deacon Joseph Ferrari is Professor of Psychology at DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois. Deacon Ferrari is author of the book “Still Procrastinating? The No Regrets Guide to Getting It Done.”

MaryLayo's spiritual wellbeing tip: Meditate on the bible scripture Hebrews 12:11.

Related resources: Check out podcast Episode 4: Not now...Later!

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A Mother's Journey Through Grief

In today's episode of MaryLayo Talks, I’m with guest, Barbara Legere, to talk about her experience of losing a child to suicide. We discuss how she managed to cope following the death of her son, Keven, and what’s kept her going.

This covers:

• What was Keven like?
• How did he end his life?
• How did you deal with his death?
• What forms of support helped you with the grieving process?
• Did you find there was a stigma attached to suicide?
• Tell me about your book 'Keven’s Choice'?
• Tell me about your latest book 'Talk to Me I’m Grieving'?
• What should someone not say to a grieving person?
• How can someone help a person that's grieving?
• What advice would you give someone who's child is struggling with substance abuse and expressing suicidal thoughts?
• What advice would you give to someone who's recently lost their child?
• Bible verses for bereavement

Take time out. Delve into what may lie beyond a smile and listen in to the conversation.

Guest details:

Barbara Legere is the author of 'Keven's Choice – A Mother’s Journey Through Her Son’s Mental Illness, Addiction, and Suicide' and 'Talk to Me I'm Grieving – Supportive Ways to Help Someone Through Grief'. Barbara is an advocate for harm reduction and ending the stigma towards substance abuse and mental health issues.

Guest's website

MaryLayo's spiritual wellbeing tip: Meditate on the bible scriptures Psalm 34:18 and Matthew 5:4.

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Mental Health Insights for Healthcare workers and other Caregivers

In today's episode of MaryLayo Talks, I’m with guest, Professor Dale Larson, to discuss the mental health of caregivers, who are also known or include care workers, carers and healthcare workers. Professor Larson shares about experiences nurses, doctors, therapists, social workers, and others such as the clergy can often struggle with in their role to help others, e.g., burnout, trauma, Covid, showing compassion and grief, and how they too can be helped.

Questions included:

• How prevalent is burnout among first line healthcare workers?
• What are the unique challenges healthcare workers face that impacts their mental health?
• What are the signs that a caregiver is facing burnout?
• Tell me about your book ‘The Helper's Journey’?
• What key things could a caregiver do to stay well and protect themselves?
• What advice would you give to a caregiver that is struggling?
• Bible verses about caring for others, being cared for and offloading burdens.

Take a moment to delve into what may be 'beyond the smile' - listen in to the conversation.

Guest details:

Professor Dale Larson is an award winning author and clinical psychologist. He is the J. Thomas and Kathleen L. McCarthy Professor of Counseling Psychology at Santa Clara University, a Fellow in three Divisions of the American Psychological Association (Counseling, Health, and Humanistic Psychology) and Member of the International Work Group on Death, Dying, and Bereavement.

Professor Larson is author of the book "The Helper's Journey - empathy, Compassion, and the Challenge of Caring".

Guest's website

Related resources: Check out Episode 1: Running on Empty & Episode 15: All Work, No Play also.

MaryLayo's spiritual wellbeing tips: Matthew 25:40, Psalm 23:1-4 & 1 Peter 5:7.

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Workplace Bullying and Intimidation

In today's episode of MaryLayo Talks, I’m with guest, Jessy Gomes, about workplace intimidation and bullying. Jessy shares how her experience had an impact on mental health and she overcame the challenges.

The conversation covers:

• Jessy’s personality, character and confident nature
• Jessy’s experience of anxiety and loss of confidence at work
• What Jessy did to gain back her confidence
• What Jessy learned about herself
• The steps Jessy put in place to look after her wellbeing
• Tips friends and family can do to support those going through bullying or intimidation at work?
• Tips for someone who may be experiencing bullying or intimidation at work?
• A Bible scripture to meditate on and support spiritual wellbeing.

Take a moment to delve into what may be 'beyond the smile' - listen in to the conversation.

Guest details:

Jessy is a creative thinker, PhD researcher, a Global Health and Safety Leader in the Construction sector and a change maker. Jessy serves as an Occupational Safety and Health Strategist and women’s advocate on the profession. Her latest research is on Health and Safety strategies that are overcoming the plateaued statistics in the UK.

TEDx talk: Your Job Does Not Define Your Worth 

Marylayo's spiritual wellbeing tip: Meditate on the bible scripture Romans 8:28.

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Post-Natal Depression

I’m with guest, Samantha Amakihe, about Postnatal depression and her experience soon after the birth of her child. We discuss what led to it and what helped the situation turn around. 

Questions include:

• Leading up to the birth of your child how were you feeling?
• After the birth of your child when did you realise that something wasn’t right?
• What were your symptoms of post natal depression?
• What support (if any) did you have?
• How did your friends and family try to you with post natal depression?
• How did you get through the depression?
• How long did the post-natal depression last?
• What advice would you give to someone who is struggling to overcome postnatal depression?
• What advice would you give to a spouse/partner/good friend of someone who is experiencing postnatal depression?
• Any advice to a newly expectant mother? 
• Bible verses to meditate on and help spiritual wellbeing.

Marylayo's spiritual wellbeing tip: Meditate on the bible scriptures: John 10:10 and 2 Corinthians 12.9.

Take a moment to delve into what may be 'beyond the smile' - listen in to the conversation.

Guest details: Samantha is a Christian, a wife and mother of two beautiful children.

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Psychosis

In today's episode of MaryLayo Talks, I’m with guest, Dr Keith Gaynor about Psychosis. Keith explains what can cause this mental disorder and how those experiencing psychosis may be supported.

The conversation included:

• What’s psychosis?
• What are the signs and symptoms of psychosis?
• What can trigger psychosis?
• How can psychosis be treated?
• What drew you into specialising in Psychosis?
• How can a friend or family member support something with a history of psychosis?
• Bible scripture to meditate on and help spiritual wellbeing.

Take a moment to delve into what may be 'beyond the smile' - listen in to the conversation.

Guest details:

Dr Gaynor is Assistant Professor in the School of Psychology at University College Dublin and a member of the Clinical Psychology Training Programme. He is also a Senior Clinical Psychologist and author of the self-help book 'Protecting Mental Health'.

Guest's social media: Twitter, Linkedin and Website

MaryLayo's spiritual wellbeing tip: Meditate on the bible scripture Isaiah 43:1-2

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Procrastinating

In today's episode of MaryLayo Talks, I’m with guest, Edward Hagan who shares about his journey with procrastination and overcoming the challenges.

The conversation and questions include:

• How would you describe procrastination?
• When did you realise procrastination was a problem?
• How did procrastination affect your wellbeing?
• Procrastinating as a child.
• Procrastinating as a student at university.
• Procrastinating at work.
• People pleasing, perfectionism and building confidence.
• What helped you to change and stop procrastinating?
• Tips on how to stop procrastinating.
• How faith and relationship with God played a role in overcoming procrastination.
• Bible verses for procrastination to support spiritual wellbeing.

Take a moment. Delve into what may be 'beyond the smile' and listen in to the conversation.

MaryLayo's spiritual wellbeing tip: Meditate on the bible scriptures Proverbs 23:7 and Philippians 4:6-7.

Related resources: Check out podcast Episode 10: Still Procrastinating?

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Imposter Syndrome

In today's episode of MaryLayo Talks, I’m with guest, Belinda Rydings, to explore Imposter Syndrome. We discuss what can trigger imposter syndrome and how someone can overcome this feeling.

Questions include:

• What is imposter syndrome?
• What can cause imposter syndrome?
• What can trigger imposter syndrome?
• How can imposter syndrome impact someone's life and wellbeing?
• How can a coach help?
• How can a friend or family member support someone that's struggling?
• What tips and advice would you give to someone who is experiencing imposter syndrome now?
• Bible scripture to build spiritual wellbeing.

Take a moment to delve into what may be 'beyond the smile' - listen in to the conversation.

Guest details:

Belinda Rydings is a coaching psychologist, with around 30 years of commercial experience in global organisations and small to medium enterprises. One of Belinda's specialist coaching areas is imposter phenomenon feelings.

Guest's contact: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and website.

MaryLayo's spiritual wellbeing tip: Meditate on the bible scripture 2 Timothy 1:7.

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