Self-talk is probably one of the most intimate and important things we can master for our own good. The way we talk to ourselves links to the way we see ourselves, and the way we interact with the world. It’s an aspect of our communication skills that we never get enough time on in school. This week I talk to the marvellous Johanna Lyon about self-talk, within a special context. In this bumper special, you get to listen to the first ever recording of Stumble Through. A recording I held back on releasing because of my own self-talk around it. I am really excited to show it to you, and of course to introduce Jo (that will be funny after you’ve listened).

Jo is a young artist passionate about laughing with others. Jo is most interested in discussing and unpacking why humans do what we do in areas of life regarding love, childhood and discrimination, among other things. She aims to achieve connection between strangers within her work. She is a truly marvellous human being that I am so lucky to call my friend. I am really glad I get to share this, and her, with you this week. Don’t forget to get tickets to her Short and Sweet show this weekend! They’re pretty cheap, and it’s an excellent excuse to take a trip to the Gold Coast.

Keep well,

-Paula

EPISODE NOTES:

Things We Mentioned

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Here are those definitions again, courtesy of Merriam-Webster

Self-talk

talk or thoughts directed at oneself

Self-esteem

a confidence and satisfaction in oneself: SELF-RESPECT

Synonyms: ego, pride, pridefulness, self-regard, self-respect

Self confidence

confidence in oneself and in one's powers and abilities

Synonyms: aplomb, assurance, confidence, self-assurance, self-assuredness, self-esteem, self-trust

Self-worth

a sense of one's own value as a human being: SELF-ESTEEM

Self-efficacy (this one came from the Cambridge Dictionary)

a person's belief that they can be successful when carrying out a particular task: Perceived self-efficacy refers to people's beliefs about their capabilities to exercise control over their own activities.

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Immersion therapy, also known as exposure therapy, is cognitive behavioural therapy technique usually used to treat anxiety disorders. The American Psychology association defines it as “Exposure therapy is a psychological treatment that was developed to help people confront their fears… a psychologist might recommend a program of exposure therapy in order to help break the pattern of avoidance and fear. In this form of therapy, psychologists create a safe environment in which to “expose” individuals to the things they fear and avoid. The exposure to the feared objects, activities or situations in a safe environment helps reduce fear and decrease avoidance.“

Read more about it here: https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/patients-and-families/exposure-therapy

And recently, immersion therapy has taken on a new meaning. Immersion therapy is now also a technique in which people with some disabilities (mostly movement related) and injury can gain access to movement by being immersed in water. Read all about it here:

https://mycarespace.com.au/resources/immersion-therapy-what-is-it-and-how-can-it-help

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Self-perception theory So I got this one totally wrong. I said it was this thing where people believed that they...

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