Mind your Mornings

Trauma – we have all lived through it, some of us are experiencing it right now. What causes trauma? And can we heal from it? In this episode I share some learnings from expert Dr Gabor Mate and his study of trauma and healing.

When does confidence become overconfidence? When do assumptions become facts? Why do we fail to see our limitations? All this and more in today’s episode on the Dunning-Kruger effect.

The last year has been a tough one for all of us. As therapists we are also individuals who face the same traumas, uncertainties like anyone else. What has the last year been like for therapists? And how do we deal with the reality of today?

This episode is dedicated to all those who we have lost. To all those who are still battling. And all those who are surviving the pandemic. To the physically fit, but mentally anxious ones. A reality check on what we are going through now, and what we can expect tomorrow.

What most of us are going through right now is trauma. Trauma that can lead to PTSD, or post- traumatic stress disorder. PTSD is a term which has largely been used for a traumatic event that has occurred in our lives. An event that we have either experienced ourselves or witnessed in front of us.

You only care about your friends, not me! Why did you give her the bigger piece of chocolate? Your number is always busy, who are you talking to? I don’t think he deserved that promotion. What is common in these familiar complaints? Listen on to learn more.

Do you doubt your skills? Do you feel your accomplishments are a stroke of luck? Do you fear that people will one day see that your talents don’t belong to you? You are not alone. Listen on to know more about the syndrome questions our self belief.

A lot of us have heard the word Inadequacy, today let's find out the meaning of it.

Mentally protecting ourselves is important. Our mind is fascinating and has developed ways to cope with unwanted stimuli. Defence mechanisms serve to protect us. When do they become harmful? Listen on to know more about the various Defence Dechanisms we use.

Trigger Warning: Sexual abuse and rape

In the last episode we spoke about predators and their calculated process behind child sexual abuse. But what impact does this have on the individual? And what behaviours do they carry into adulthood? Listen on to understand how trauma impacts life outside that equation. This is part three of the three-part series on Child Sexual Abuse.

Trigger Warning: Sexual abuse and rape

Last week we spoke about Child Sexual Abuse. But who are these predators? And how do they go about this traumatizing behavior? In today’s episode let’s look at signs we need to be weary of.

This is part two of a three-part series on Child Sexual Abuse.