Helen and Steph Muddle Through

Inspired by valentines day, this episode is all about the most important type of love - self-love! Travel through the various stops on board the self-love train (yes, we know it's cheesy!), through body and self-acceptance, embracing uniqueness, being your genuine self, and getting comfortable spending time in your own company.  We also chat about the importance of recognising toxic relationships, both romantic and in friendships.  It might not be the Orient Express, but this train journey is sure to put you on the route to happiness! 

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In this episode we tackle the issues around our use of language in relation to mental health, and the important role this plays in reducing stigma and increasing our understanding. We chat about some of the colloquial language that is embedded in our everyday speech, and how we should be aware that our flippant use of phrases can cause offense. We also share our advice about the most helpful and supportive responses when somebody reaches out to you for help - and some of the things to definitely avoid saying. Finishing with our top tips for looking after yourself when supporting someone else, we hope you'll find this episode useful and informative, with lots of food for thought!

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Happy new year listeners! Our first episode of 2021 will help you put your best foot forward in January - we focus on the Blue Monday 'formula' to help you through some of the practical and emotional challenges that January brings, with a bit of lockdown advice thrown in. We talk the importance of connection, letting go of things out of our control, and discuss some of the reasons why your New Years resolutions may not be going to plan.  Our top-level maths skills get tested, and we commit to the things we are going to do to put our best foot forward in 2021 (not buying new shoes!) 
(Caveat - we talk about the new moon phase, which was actually on the day we recorded last week - but good advice to bear in mind for the next one, nonetheless!)

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'Tis the season to be jolly........or, stressed, burnt out and anxious! In this episode we look at ways to reduce your stress over the Christmas period, in particular in the midst of the ongoing pandemic. We talk boundaries, compassion, perfectionism and pressure, and the importance of continuing to look after yourself during the festive season.  We also share some top Christmas trivia, and think about what it might be like to bathe in cheese........enjoy the last episode of 2020! 

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To coincide with Movember and International Men's Day, for this episode we talk about the vitally important topic of male mental health. We discuss some of the barriers that men, and those who identify as male, face when it comes to their mental health, and tackle topics such as traditional stereotypes, stigma and societal pressures which all may impact on men's ability and willingness to reach out. We also highlight the importance of us all taking responsibility for change, and knowing how to respond to and support someone who is struggling. 

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Dark evenings, dreary weather, the prospect of another lockdown.....experiencing a dip in mood in winter is very common. In this episode we discuss some practical strategies to combat the blues, including the importance of  fresh air, minimising sleep disruption, finding joy, and looking after your body through diet, exercise and Vitamin D.  And from all-day dressing gown wearing, to pumpkin latte's - find out how we take care of ourselves during the autumn/winter seasons.
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Our 10th episode tied in nicely with World Mental Health Day on 10th October - we chat about the importance of campaigns to raise awareness for mental health, and how mental health and wellbeing is everybody's business. We explore Mind's 'Do One Thing' campaign - what one thing will you do each day to support your own wellbeing?
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Negative thoughts and thinking patterns are very common, and can be extremely life-limiting, as well as impact on self-esteem and relationships. In this episode we talk about some of the most common 'thinking errors', why these don't match up with reality, and strategies to manage them, including some of our own honest experiences with these. Listen in for the "four P's" - practical steps to break the spiral. We had so much to talk about, this is our longest episode yet!
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Sleep is a favourite topic of ours, so of course we were always going to dedicate a whole podcast to it! In this episode we share lots of thoughts and tips about improving sleep hygiene, establishing a nighttime routine and getting good quality shut-eye. Throw in a bit of science, a quiz game, and a debate about how to pronounce 'ambience' and episode 8 is complete.

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This episode was so much fun to record! Episode 7 is all about the importance of self-care - recognising when you need it, prioritising it, and understanding that it's more than just having a soak in the bath! We talk hamster wheels, healthy boundaries, saying no, belly laughs, 3 day-long phone calls, finding solace in housework, and doing your life admin on the toilet. And find out Helen and Steph's top 3 self-care activities. Packed with fun and advice! 

Music: Outdoors In Summer by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com 

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