In this episode, Liz discusses the concept of boundaries with Lez and explains how to create them to protect oneself in daily life. She describes how, by setting healthy boundaries, we are not only taking responsibility for how others treat us but also our own needs seriously.  

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Liz explains to Lez the difference between feelings and emotions and how important it is to recognise and acknowledge your emotions - as adults and especially as children. Ignoring our emotions can have huge implications on our mental health, so this is a must listen for some easy tips in every day life. 

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Following on from Episode 4 Part 1, Liz takes Lez through her Character Strengths Test. As Lez learns her top five strengths Liz explains that our character strengths are key elements to living an authentic, meaningful life. And research shows that people who use their strengths a lot are 18 times more likely to be flourishing than those who do not.

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Liz takes Lez through a brief history of psychology and introduces us to Martin Seligman, the “father of positive psychology”. Born 1942 in New York, Martin Seligman is an educator, researcher and author, and his work has significantly contributed to making positive psychology accessible to everyone who is interested. This episode has been split into two parts as it was so long! Head to Ep 4 - Part 2 to listen to Lez take the Character Strengths Test.

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Meet Lez, one half of Lettuce Chat.

Lettuce Chat is a podcast of thought provoking conversations between two Australian sisters, Liz and Lez. Listen as they delve into a cocktail of topics including mental health, parenting, relationships, personal development and wellbeing.

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Never speak to your friends? On the phone? Enjoying an actual, spoken conversation? And no, text doesn't count! In these busy modern times we've lost the art of chatting to each other and subsequently that human connection we all crave and need for a full life.

Liz has come up with the most wonderful solution - The 5 Minute Friendship hack. 

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Why is it so important to have a great doctor? In Australia, a GP (general practitioner) is your first port of call for mental health. We discuss the benefits of finding a good one (who preferably bulk bills) and the differences between a counsellor, a psychologist and a psychiatrist.

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Meet Liz, one half of Lettuce Chat.

Lettuce Chat is a podcast of thought provoking conversations between two Australian sisters, Liz and Lez. Listen as they delve into a cocktail of topics including mental health, parenting, relationships, personal development and wellbeing. 

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In this very first episode, Liz and Lez discuss the many amazing resources available for free in Australia, that we can all access and learn from - no matter if we are feeling strong or fragile mentally. Believe it or not, we are all qualified to ask someone "R U OK?" 

The point is, we need to support each other. Life can be tough! So let's arm our ourselves with information so that we are in the best position to help ourselves or a loved one or even someone we don't know that well, when they need it most. Be curious and enjoy knowledge as power. 

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Lettuce Chat is coming soon! 

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