What is fun? and what is the most fun thing you have ever done? 

In this fun episode: James and Christelle talk about their experiences of fun, why can sometimes feel difficult to have it! 

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After a revelation that her Enneagram number changed recently James and Christelle talk about how the Enneagram has been a useful tool for them in their self awareness journey. 

A short one this week after last weeks interview with Christina - 

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For the first time telling with James and Christelle, mother of 3 boys and successful business woman Christina Ann shares her story of fleeing Domestic Violence. 

We discuss Shame, Fear and Guilt, about the anxiety of sharing our stories of abuse and the steps taken to heal. 

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In this Episode James and Christelle have a conversation about 'What do people need?' and how this is an important question for individuals, couples and also for organisations and charities working in communities. 

In this episode James and Christelle reflect on their recent interview with April Kling Meyer, which can be viewed in full on you tube here: https://youtu.be/YCWsCReJnWg

We talk perfectionism and creativity as well as developing safe space for the inner child. 

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April can be contacted and please do support her here: https://www.patreon.com/aprilklingmeyer

How might reconnecting with our creative side aid us in healing from Trauma?  

In Episode 14 of Ponderings across the pond, James and Christelle share how creativity, art, painting and drawing has enabled them to heal, and reveal to them areas of their lives to heal from.  

Recovery of your Inner child is here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Recovery-Your-Inner-Child-Liberating/dp/0671701355/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=capacchione&qid=1621187409&sr=8-1  

Supernatural creativity is here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Supernatural-Creativity-Creating-Restorative-Impact/dp/1733724818/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=supernatural+creativity&qid=1621187454&sr=8-1 

#healing #trauma #creativity

James and Christelle have an announcement!  

Do have a listen to discover, here's a short update from them  

We just wanted to thank you for watching and sharing the 12 Episodes so far!   

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(Episode 12 was on youtube only.. we know we skipped one!)

In his first public interview, James shares some of his healing journey, from the first steps of self awareness, to recognising the emotional abuse he experienced in childhood. He talks about the recover of his inner child, and what he needed to hear to heal.   

To read more of his story it is available on his blog www.appropriateacting.wordpress.com  

#narcissism #therapy #healing #parentalabuse #emotionalabuse

In this Episode James and Christelle respond to 5 frequently asked questions about their Long Distance Relationship

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#LDR #Covid #travel

Jenni shares with James and Christelle her writing journey, life during Covid and also details of an upcoming project to help young people respond emotionally to the pandemic. #covidcatharsis

For more details of the project go to jenniosborn.org or qawah.co.uk - especially if you are a youth worker and want to get involved.