Inside Voice with Martha's Mind

things have happened and it's felt like a while since I've caught up wit my own life to reflect on things. Feels nice to reflect and open up about some of the worries I've got going on (although they are all so manageable, doesn't mean they arent important!).

written in August, spoken in September.

making this a very raw edit - i was in the moment. i needed to record just the late-night anxiety of - chasing the contentment.

Seasonal Affected Disorder - can happen throughout the year but I particularly get this when the winter starts. Dark, long, cold days and upon and I think it's OKAY that the weather does affect you. what's NOT okay is letting it impact you so vastly that you end up spiraling into a darker mind because of it. It can be a trigger for many to create those internal, habits of solitude and loneliness. Something I am very much guilty of. Let's talk about it.

I think therapy has been both glamorized and also demonized at the same time. I came in with no idea what to talk about, talking about therapy came natural. I've had a LOT of therapy in the past. Maybe it isnt spoken about enough. It should'nt be taboo, I also don't want to say how easy it is to go. It takes a lot of energy and you need to be emotionally ready.

Hope this episode gives insight into the world of therapy.

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I had a lot of time to think recently after ending seeing someone. never fun, even when it was the right decision. The dating doubts are so normal especially when you get used to someone being there. It's easy to slip into comfortability. I think the fact dating is so temporary means the eliment that change could resurface and therefore the fact your heart can feel exposed all of a sudden is really tough, espically in this capricious dating environment.

Martha's Mind blog

having anxiety and still doing the weirdest, wonderful, crazy life experiences because... I need to fill my cup up. it is contradictory within my own brain. need to challenge and push myself even when anxiety REALLY comes up and thrives when I do sign up to do some pretty scary stuff. Filling my cup is not easy. Yet here I am.

written in August 2023 - spoken in August 2023

have someone in your life currently experiencing loss? not sure what to say? I think this episode will be very helpful for you knowing how you can support someone you love and feel like they can open up to you. It's not easy trying to support someone around grief and loss. So hopefully this gives you some guidance for yourself and for your loved one.

My blog - Martha's Mind

I didn't know what it meant to loose anyone, until my dad 3 years ago. I hadn't really felt anything like it before. I speak about my dad's death. I speak about the intensity of grief. I also talk about the only healer I've ever known works and continues to work. I also talk about how am I now, 3 years later.

My blog post around grief - 525,600 minutes and counting - meeting you again.

https://www.marthasmind.co.uk/blog/grieving-my-own-path-part-2

a conversation with dad

https://www.marthasmind.co.uk/blog/grievingmyownpathpart1