Figuring It Out

Do you ever find yourself in a toxic situation but do nothing to change it? In part 2, Dr Mark Rackley explains the phenomenon of ‘learned helplessness’ and how to overcome it.

Mark and Dr Alex George discuss why we’re prone to staying in unpleasant environments (such as bad workplaces or relationships), the signs of learned helplessness and how to stop doing this as well as break the cycle.   

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Dr Mark Rackley is a psychologist and wellbeing expert, with over 20 years of experience. In this jam-packed episode, he joins Dr Alex George to cover a plethora of topics to set yourself up for optimum mental fitness this winter.

In part 1, Mark takes us on a deep dive of seasonal depression and the winter blues. Mark explains why we often feel worse when the weather gets colder and the days get shorter and he shares top tips on how to increase your resilience to seasonal depression.

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TW: This conversation covers eating disorders and disordered eating | In part 3, Dr Omara Naseem offers her top tips on a healthier way to approach food, which still includes eating cake. 

Omara explains how to avoid teaching your kids to be fussy eaters, why not everything you eat has to be healthy and why we must remind ourselves that our value is not tied to our bodies. 

For support with eating disorders head to /www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk

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TW: This conversation covers eating disorders and disordered eating | In part 2, Dr Omara Naseem and Dr Alex George discuss the ways society is fuelling disordered eating.

Omara reveals her thoughts on the decision to add calories to menus, why tracking apps might be bad for you and how reality tv is impacting our relationship with our bodies.

For support with eating disorders head to /www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk

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TW: This conversation covers eating disorders and disordered eating | Dr Omara Naseem is a leading UK expert in treating eating disorders and this week joins Dr Alex George to shine a much needed light on this topic.

In part 1, Omara explains the difference between eating disorders and disordered eating, how to know if you or someone you love is developing an ED and tips and techniques on how to start your recovery. 

For support with eating disorders head to /www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk

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In part 3, Dr Natalie Cawley and Dr Alex George discuss coping mechanisms and what to do when you’re feeling completely overwhelmed. 

Natalie offers her advice on what to do when you’re overwhelmed, what makes someone more prone to struggle with coping and how to improve your perspective so you don’t just focus on the negatives. 

Plus, she shares a top tip for how to calm your anxiety and why you probably underestimate your ability to cope with tough times. 

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In part 2, Dr Natalie Cawley shares a deep dive into Attachment Theory, including an explanation of the different attachment styles.

Natalie explains why attachment theory is important to understand, how your childhood affects your adult relationships and if it’s possible to change your attachment style. 

Plus, she discusses how to talk about attachment styles with your partner, what couples therapy is actually like and why it’s crucial to review your attachment style while single. 

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Dr Natalie Cawley is a psychotherapist and counselling psychologist with 12 years of experience in everything from couples therapy to treating patients in a secure facility. This week, she joins Dr Alex George for an in-depth conversation about therapy, coping mechanisms and anxiety.   

In part 1, Natalie shares what she thinks the most effective form of therapy is, how she would advise a chronic overthinker and how to deal with your fears of making mistakes. 

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In part 3, Anna Whitehouse and Dr Alex look at mental health and the whole family. 

Anna and Alex discuss how to talk to children about mental health, Anna shares a great tip on how to get your children to open up more and the importance of apologising and owning up to your own mistakes as a parent. 

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You can find support for postpartum depression at www.mind.org.uk

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In part 2, Anna Whitehouse explains the best way anyone can support a new mum in the postpartum fog that commonly occurs.

Anna shares the reality of postpartum depression, useful and tangible tips on how anyone can support a new parent and the importance of discussing everyone's sex education with both boys and girls.

Plus, Alex describes what it’s like to deliver a baby via c-section!

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You can find support for postpartum depression at www.mind.org.uk

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