In this episode, I share some of my insights from the mindfulness-based training method known as "ACT" (acceptance and commitment training/therapy).

After training to teach mindfulness-based living courses, I became very interested in ACT, which combines four mindfulness skills with taking meaningful action towards what matters most to us in our lives.

When I recognised the power of the ACT method, and the freedom and flexibility that stem from it, I wondered why it had taken me until my mid-40's to discover it! Some of my clients in their 60's and 70's feel the same!

So this year, I've undertaken training with renowned ACT professionals: Russ Harris (author of the Happiness Trap), as well as with Louise Hayes & Joseph Ciarrochi,  in order to share the ACT method with teens and young adults.

I share mindfulness and ACT with adults and young people, in both groups and one-to-one sessions.

You can reach me by email [email protected] or www.pausetobe.co.uk I'm also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pausetobemindfulness and on Instagram @pausetobemindfulness

In this episode, I have a powerful conversation about the crucially important topic of Teen Body Image, with anti-diet, food and body freedom coach, and body positive yoga teacher, Gillian McCollum.

I hope you find this episode as helpful and as insightful as I did.

Gillian talks about the importance of cultivating a culture of diversity and inclusivity in the family home, as well as how to manage food and body commentary from other friends and relatives.

We talk about the significance of being "embodied" - how we feel being in our bodies, rather than how we feel about our appearance -  as well as the importance of recognising the functionality of our bodies; what is my body's purpose?

We also chat about the impact of social media, influencers, and how we can help our young people become more media literate, to recognise what is "fake" and what is real, whilst also understanding that even fake images have an impact on our culture and how we feel.

Gillian can be contacted at www.gillianmccollum.com and by email [email protected]

You can also get in touch via Facebook facebook.com/foodandbodyfreedomcoach and on Instagram instagram.com/gillianmccollum

**Please note that the information shared on the podcast is intended to be an additional support only, and is not a substitute for professional advice from an expert who is aware of your own unique situation.** Contact [email protected]

This week I'm talking about teen skincare, with a fabulous guest, Jackie Cormack.

Jackie Cormack is a Professional Makeup Artist and Hairstylist, who delivers skincare and makeup workshops for teens and adults, as well as providing a tailored service for weddings, special occasions and photoshoots.

Jackie also volunteers as a makeup artist with Look Good Feel Better, which is a charity for teens and adults going through cancer treatment.

We talk about teen skincare, hygiene, hyaluronic acid, makeup, and how to best look after your skin while wearing a mask.

Get in touch with Jackie at jackiecormack.com/ and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jackiecormackmua

Jackie can also be contacted by email [email protected]

*There is a little bit of feedback and echo on this recording due to our connection*

**Please note that the information shared on the podcast is intended to be an additional support only, and is not a substitute for professional advice from an expert who is aware of your own unique situation.** Contact [email protected]

In this episode, I'm chatting with my friend and fellow mindfulness teacher, The Divorce Goddess, Tosh Brittan.

Tosh shares tips for managing co-parenting relationships, so as to support teens in the best possible way - at what is already a tricky time in their lives.

How to manage pick-ups, drop-offs and transitions between two homes; as well as communicating effectively for the benefit of your children and teens.

Get in touch with Tosh Brittan, at Divorce Goddess https://divorcegoddess.com/ and on instagram @divorcegoddess

**Please note that the information shared on the podcast is intended to be an additional support only, and is not a substitute for professional advice from an expert who is aware of your own unique situation.** Contact [email protected]

In this episode, I chat to a wonderful guest - Alyson O'Brien, from Sleep Scotland - about Sleep.

Why do teens not feel tired until much later at night, then struggle to get up in the mornings?

How can teens and young people develop a healthy sleep routine, and how can parents support them?

Are weekend lie-ins helpful or harmful for sleep routine; and what is "social jetlag"?

Contact Sleep Scotland via their website  https://www.sleepscotland.org/ 

You can also follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sleepscotland/ and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sleepscot/ 

**Please note that the information shared on the podcast is intended to be an additional support only, and is not a substitute for professional advice from an expert who is aware of your own unique situation.** Contact [email protected]

In this opening episode, I chat to a wonderful guest - Brian Costello of Headstrong - about Anxiety.

What is anxiety? Why do we need a little anxiety in life; and what are the different levels of anxiety?

How can teens and young people talk about anxiety; and how can parents and carers help?

Brian shares some simple techniques, including the Valsalva Manoeuvre and Magic Eyes (peripheral vision) which can be found here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1qh6PQrB90jT5JsrryWjL4W/how-to-stop-feeling-anxious

Brian can be contacted at https://headstrongminds.com/ and by email [email protected]

You can also get in touch via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HeadStrongMinds/ and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/headstrong_minds/?hl=en

**Please note that the information shared on the podcast is intended to be an additional support only, and is not a substitute for professional advice from an expert who is aware of your own unique situation.** Contact [email protected]

Mindfulness Teacher and parent, Elspeth Lewis of Pause to Be, shares this supportive resource for parents, carers and young people (12-24 years approx).

Learn that you are not alone in the challenges you face, either as a young person or their parent/carer.

Discover how to become "unstuck" and how to support your child to move forwards from adolescence into adulthood, as we share information from wonderful guests, on topics such as anxiety; sleep; skincare; divorce; and much more.

**Please note that the information shared on the podcast is intended to be an additional support only, and is not a substitute for professional advice from an expert who is aware of your own unique situation.**

Contact [email protected]