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As we grow we learn all kinds of things and we have no control of how or what we learn. That is decided by the people who take care of us and our learning is shaped by how they teach us. 

When we get older, we then get to decide how we think and this may involve unlearning ways of thinking from our past that no longer align with how we see ourselves and the world around us. 

Unlearing is exactly that, it is unlearing ways of thinking from our past and learing new ways of thinking. 
In this episode I discuss ways of unlearning, specifically cognitive dissonance and critical thinking. 
As ever, this podcast is about hope and I talk you through ways that you can manage the issue of unlearning. 

I'm an adolescent and adult chartered psychologist for the past two decades. This is a completely free and independant podcast, non-sponsored and ad-free to support you with your mental health. Please support this podcast by sharing and rating it. We all have issues, so let's talk about them. 

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Do you struggle with helping yourself deal with your issues? 
Do you find yourself repeating unhealthy behaviours?
Do you put up with situations that make you miserable?

Learned helplessness is a psychological phenomenon where we don't help ourselves to change problems in our life and stay stuck in life putting up with unhealthy situations. 

Why does learned helplessness happen and what can you do about it?
In this episode I tackle the issue of learned helplessness. 
As ever, this podcast is about hope and I talk you through ways that you can manage the issue of learned helplessness. 

I'm an adolescent and adult chartered psychologist for the past two decades. This is a completely free and independant podcast, non-sponsored and ad-free to support you with your mental health. Please support this podcast by sharing and rating it. We all have issues, so let's talk about them. 

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Do you struggle with intrusive thoughts?
Are you worried that you can't manage them?
Are your intrusive thoughts causing you to have poor mental health? 

Intrusive thoughts are very common and most people have experienced them.
However, they can be frightening when they appear as they are not something that we want to think about.
For some people, intrusive thoughts can lead to anxiety and elevated stress. 

Why do we get intrusive thoughts when they are unwanted and distressing? 
What can you do about them?
In this episode I answer these questions and tackle the issue of intrusive thoughts. 
As ever, this podcast is about hope and I talk you through ways that you can manage the issue of intrusive thoughts.

I'm an adolescent and adult chartered psychologist for the past two decades. This is a completely free and independant podcast, non-sponsored and ad-free to support you with your mental health. Please support this podcast by sharing and rating it. We all have issues, so let's talk about them. 

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Many women can spend their whole life living with undiagnosed ADHD and only get diagnosed later on in life. Their undiagnosed ADHD can lead to mental health difficulties and other challenges.
Kate Moryoussef is one such woman, who was diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood. 

Kate had a career working in the fast-paced, glamorous world of consumer PR when she realised that for the sake of her health, she needed to change her life. 
Today, as mum to four kids, and diagnosed with ADHD alongside one of her daughters, managing her emotional wellbeing is her top priority: for herself and for the sake of her family. 
 
Kate is an ADHD lifestyle and wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner, working with her clients to help empower them to make positive change. She also hosts The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, to help women understand their ADHD brain, body, behaviour and nervous system – and live a calmer, more balanced life. 

In this episode I talk with Kate about her ADHD story, how her undiagnosed ADHD impacted her life and how she lives with ADHD now. 
As ever, this episode provides hope to women who maybe living with undiagnosed ADHD and Kate's amazing story is full of hope and inspiration.

I'm an adolescent and adult chartered psychologist for the past two decades. This is a completely free and independant podcast, non-sponsored and ad-free to support you with your mental health. Please support this podcast by sharing and rating it. We all have issues, so let's talk about them. 

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Many men can spend their whole life living with undiagnosed ADHD and only get diagnosed later on in life.
Their undiagnosed ADHD can lead to mental health difficulties and other challenges.
Alex Partridge is one such man, who was diagnosed with ADHD aged 34.

Aged just 21, Alex Partridge founded UNILAD and LADBible, social news sites which now have a following of 100 million people around the globe. A legal case over ownership in 2017 tipped him over the edge of the cliff into alcoholism, triggering years of mental health issues until, aged 34, he was diagnosed with ADHD.

Alex is the host of  the popular ’ADHD Chatter’ podcast which has helped countless individuals make sense of their own ADHD diagnosis. His book 'Now It All Makes Sense,'  is his story of ADHD. 

In this episode I talk with Alex about his ADHD story, how his undiagnosed ADHD impacted his life and how his diagnosis aged 34 changed him.
As ever, this episode provides hope to men who maybe living with undiagnosed ADHD and Alex's amazing story is full of hope and inspiration. 

I'm an adolescent and adult chartered psychologist for the past two decades. This is a completely free and independant podcast, non-sponsored and ad-free to support you with your mental health. Please support this podcast by sharing and rating it. We all have issues, so let's talk about them. 

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Gaming is an activity that lots of people enjoy.
It's meant  to be fun and for most people it is.
However, some people may find that it's hard to stop gaming and they can become addicted to it. 

In this epiosde I talk about gaming addiction, what causes it? 
How does someone change from enjoying gaming to becoming addicted to it? 
What are the signs to look out for and what can you do if you have a gaming addiction? 

Listen to this episode to learn how to deal with gaming addiction and if you do struggle with this issue, there is a way forward to help you deal with it. 
Gaming should be fun, learn how to keep it that way! 

I'm an adolescent and adult chartered psychologist for the past two decades. This is a completely free and independant podcast, non-sponsored and ad-free to support you with your mental health. Please support this podcast by sharing and rating it. We all have issues, so let's talk about them. 

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What is codependency? 
How would you know you where in a codependent relationship?  
What can you do about it is this is your issue? 

Codependency is a word used by psychologists to describe a person that has an unhealthy dependence on relationships. 
Someone who is codependent would rather stay in a bad relationship as they do not want to be single and alone. 
Codependency can lead to staying in toxic relationships and wreck your mental health.  

In this episode I discuss what codependency is and why some people have an issue with it.
I talk about how you can recognise if you are in a codependent relationship and why this is so challenging. 
As ever, this podcast is about hope and I provide advice and support for people who have an issue with codependency and how they can work on it. 

I'm an adolescent and adult chartered psychologist for the past two decades. This is a completely free and independant podcast, non-sponsored and ad-free to support you with your mental health. Please support this podcast by sharing and rating it. We all have issues, so let's talk about them. 

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What happens in the brain of someone who has ADHD?
How is an ADHD brain different from an non-ADHD brain?
What can you do to support the ADHD brain, what is and isn't helpful? 

In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the what happens in the brain of a person with ADHD.
There can be a lot of misunderstanding, confusion and misinformation around ADHD and this can create stigma, shame and fear. 
The field of neuroscience researches how the brain works and this information is vital to people living with ADHD so they can understand what is going on up there. 

In this episode I'm joined by Dr Miguel Mateas. He is a neuroscientist, applied microbiologist, and nutrition practitioner with a multifaceted career spanning over two decades.  As a researcher, clinician, author, and advocate, he has developed a unique expertise in neurodivergence, mental health, and the intricate world of the gut microbiome. This comprehensive skill set has guided him through a remarkable journey across the diverse landscapes of science, biotechnology, and human experience, collectively shaping the professional I am today. Miguel also has ADHD himself!

We discuss together ADHD as two mental health professionals  (a psychologist and a neuroscientist) who treat this condition. 
We explore how ADHD develops, what happens in an ADHD brain, how food impacts ADHD and what you can do to support your ADHD brain. 

This episode is essential listening for anyone who is living with ADHD. Understanding how your ADHD brain works is vital to living with ADHD and managing it instead of it managing you. 

I'm an adolescent and adult chartered psychologist for the past two decades. This is a completely free and independant podcast, non-sponsored and ad-free to support you with your mental health. Please support this podcast by sharing and rating it. We all have issues, so let's talk about them. 

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Cocaine use is common-place in many cities around the world, including London the one where I live and work. Like many psychologists I have worked with patients who have problems with cocaine and they become addicted to this drug. 

For someone who is addicted to cocaine, it brings chaos to their lives and the people who are in their lives along with poor physical and mental health. Sadly in some cases, cocaine addiction can lead to a premature death. 

In this episode I talk to Sean WIllers.
Sean's story is a facilitating one, from his time in the British army, to becoming a top DJ in nightclubs in both London and Berlin. 
Sadly, Sean became addicted to cocaine and his life began to unravel.
I have an open and honest conversation with Sean about his addiction to cocaine, what led to that , how he managed to give it up and get his life back on track. 

Sean now uses his story to support and provide inspiration to other people like him who are struggling with cocaine addiction. He is now a lifestyle coach, personal trainer and mental health advocate. He is truly an inspirational person and this interview is full of hope that other people too can deal with this issue. 

I'm an adolescent and adult chartered psychologist for the past two decades. This is a completely free and independant podcast, non-sponsored and ad-free to support you with your mental health. Please support this podcast by sharing and rating it. We all have issues, so let's talk about them. 

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Sex addiction can be a serious issue for many people. 
It can take the form of addiction to pornography, sex workers and other sexual behaviours.  

In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of sex addiction.    
I'm joined by Professor Colin O'Gara,  a consultant psychiatrist for the past twenty years. Since 2007, he is the Head of Addiction Services at Saint John of God Hospital, Stillorgan, Dublin, Ireland treating patients who have a sex addiction. 

Sadly people with sex addiction can struggle to have healthy relationships and sex addiction can damage their physical and mental health. 

Listen to this episode to learn how to deal with sex addiction and if you do struggle with this issue, there is a way forward to help you deal with this addiction. 
There is no shame or embarrassment when it comes to talking about sex addiction,  it's a conversation that needs to be had and in some cases it will save lives. 

I'm an adolescent and adult chartered psychologist for the past two decades. This is a completely free and independant podcast, non-sponsored and ad-free to support you with your mental health. Please support this podcast by sharing and rating it. We all have issues, so let's talk about them.