How can we treat ourselves with kindness when unexpected emotions arise? Naomi sits down with psychologist Chris Cheers and reflects on the mental health impacts of lockdown on the queer and creative community. His book, The New Rulebook is a practical game changing guide to embracing uncertainty offering radical, evidence-based solutions to improve wellbeing. Providing individual psychology services and workshops to artists and creatives, and the LGBTQIA+ community, Chris is passionate about creating accessible, accepting and safe spaces.

This episode was recorded in May 2023

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Recommendations    

 The New Rulebook & QLife 

References   

Emotional Agility Susan David 

Acceptance commitment therapy 

Viktor Frankl Man’s search for meaning 

Friends by Robin Dunbar

Credits 

Host: Naomi Viret   

Guest: Chris Cheers 

Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson 

Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript) 

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