In part two, Suzy Reading discusses the importance of learning to advocate for ourselves, explains how to build more positive self-talk and why we need to think of selfishness as a coping mechanism, not a virtue…

Plus, Suzy takes Dr Alex George through some useful somatic holds which can quickly boost your mood when you’re feeling low.

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