Inside Voice with Martha's Mind

catch ups and being thankful for the space life has been gifting me recently. having a core group of friends is really something I think *most* would like to have and it feels harder than ever to find people (and a group of them) at that!.

After a very open soul episode late week, its almost a 180 in how I am waking up and taking on the days. I also really wanted to give a reflection chat based off lastweeks (sad) duvet day episode.

honest chats, like really honest and real and present conversations. I think like many, we don't have a 'reason' to be sad. We just feel overwhelmed of emotions. Duvet days aren't uncommon, more assocated with a physical illness. So why does it feel so wrong when it's a mental illness day?

It feels even harder today, really wobbly about life because I've had it so good? weird I know. but my brain, like others, doesn't take extremes very well.

I think this might be one of my favourite episodes because, I have always found it uncomfortable being comfortable BUT this very much goes against my autism (which I know, it's a very contrasting mind to be in).

But finding inner peace with the idea of change is something I am working towards, in the biggest way - moving to Australia!

I feel the slow black cloud of purpose in my life about to break into a rainstorm. Still trying to be as honest as I can, my martha shine has been dwinderling recently.

speaking to Jacob was a dream with ease. It felt so refreshing and comfortable to speak to someone who completely understands the hardships and battles of overcoming anxeity. Jacob speaks about his struggles with anxiety around health, how travel helped him and why men's mental health conversations are needed.

I was a qualified nutritionist for a long time. Whilst also having clients who struggled with food, I was (and still) struggling with my food issues. After a setback this week with my binging I wanted to have those open chats I had with clients, and something I needed to voice and connect with myself again too. Food is a very tricky topic for me. There is SO MUCH TO SAY about the psychology around food so please remember - this is not the whole conversation around food and our choices.

Be kind on your mind - I promise it's the best recipe for finding the growth you want x

Talking to the wonderful Imogen in this more-lighted heart chat was a real tonic for me. Imogen's upbeat outlook on rejection in the performing industry was a real uplift for me.

A Splash of dating chats always tickles my soul with Imogen.

Enjoy this episode with Imogen's Inside Voice.

A lot to unpack in the last few weeks for me.

- The solo martha being scared but blessed to find someone who is making me see the lovely side of being less 'solo'.

- family honesty hour. families are hard, even with the most loveliest of families.

- finally my dream is coming true!!

I have started doing my final project around dating apps. How they have changed so much with society. Are they actually fit for purpose? Have we given up? I have used dating apps for 5 years on and off and felt like as an autistic person, do dating apps help me?