With a greater awareness of mental health comes better understanding, greater knowledge and more resources to help those in need.

Is today's fast paced society causing some of the mental health problems seen in children, or is it just that greater awareness? In this episode Sandy is looking at ways to support our kids and look after their mental health.

Topics discussed:

• Let them be children - play and interaction with other kids is important.
• Keeping communication channels open.
• Being present with our kids.
• Talking about feelings.
• What to do when we notice our kids are struggling or feeling anxious.

This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling Service.

If you have a question that you would like Sandy to address, please email [email protected].

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Christmas is a season that we are expected to do more than we often have the energy, time or finances for.  In this episode Sand is looking at ways to stay sane and keep our cool during the Christmas season.

Topics discussed:

• Why do we do Christmas?
• Managing expectations.
• Planning for a season of busyness.
• Taking the pressure off.
• Remembering the reason for the season.
• Managing family conflicts.

This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling Service.

If you have a question that you would like Sandy to address, please email [email protected].

Support the show: https://www.96five.com/donate/

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Following on from last episode's thoughts around being happy in marriage, this episode is for those who are single.

Whether you're single by choice or by chance, Sandy has some great tips for being happy and content as a single person.

Topics discussed in this podcast:

• Living in the present
• Living a generous life
• Find your tribe or community where you belong
• Knowing your worth
• Dealing with disappointments
• Finding your purpose and passions

This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling Service.

If you have a question that you would like Sandy to address, please email [email protected].

Support the show: https://www.96five.com/donate/

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For those who are married, having a happy marriage is probably at the top of most people's lists.  But what happens when the stresses of life or family take over, or as the years roll on we don't feel like that initial spark is still there.

This episode is all about staying happy within marriage, seeing the best in your spouse and finding ways to keep growing together.

Topics discussed in this podcast:

• Defining roles in marriage
• Being team players
• Communication is key
• Our love banks; making withdrawals and deposits
• Growing better, not bitter
• Not letting the spark go out

This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling Service.

If you have a question that you would like Sandy to address, please email [email protected].

Support the show: https://www.96five.com/donate/

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Today's podcast is all about healthy emotions, and how we can stay consistent with our emotions.

Topics discussed in this podcast:

• Healthy and unhealthy emotions
• Living in the green zone and staying out of the red zone
• Renewing our minds
• Showing and sharing emotions
• Healthy reactions and outcomes

This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling Service.

If you have a question that you would like Sandy to address, please email [email protected].

Support the show: https://www.96five.com/donate/

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In this podcast Sandy is unpacking the idea of confidence, and how we can be more confident in ourselves.

Topics discussed in this podcast:

• The link between childhood and confidence
• Things that can make us vulnerable
• Working to our strengths
• Knowing who and whose we are
• learning to see ourselves how God sees us

You can listen to the So Many Answers podcast about Forgiveness here.

This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling Service.

If you have a question that you would like Sandy to address, please email [email protected].

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None of us are perfect, and we've all done things that we're not proud of.  But how do we put those things in the past and live free?  Sandy has some ideas to help in this edition of So Many Answers.

Topics discussed in this podcast:

• Feelings of inadequacy 
• Admitting what we've done
• Committing to change
• Forgiving ourselves

This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling Service.

If you have a question that you would like Sandy to address, please email [email protected].

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In this episode we're going to try and give some bite sized answers to a massive question. 

If anything in this podcast raises issues for you, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.

Topics discussed in this podcast:

• Understanding that while life can be special, it can also be ordinary and that's OK.
• Doing boring well.
• Asking ourselves how can we bring meaning to life?
• Finding our passion and purpose.

This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling Service.

If you have a question that you would like Sandy to address, please email [email protected].

Support the show: https://www.96five.com/donate/

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We all need time for ourselves, but how can we be intentional about rest, relaxation and time for ourselves?

In this episode, Sandy is answering a question about making the most of our weekends and downtime.

Topics discussed in this episode"

• The value of the weekend
• Assigning chores to a weekday if possible
• Intentional planning of downtime
• Not over committing 
• Holidays; a time for rest and recalibration
• Getting closer to God

This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling Service.

If you have a question that you would like Sandy to address, please email [email protected].

Find more 96five podcasts by searching for 96five in your podcast app, by downloading the 96five app, or at 96five.com.

Support the show: https://www.96five.com/donate/

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If anything in this podcast affects you please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.

In this episode Sandy is answering the question "why is life so hard?"

Topics discussed in this episode"

• Breaking free from impossible situations
• God as a way maker
• Changing our thinking
• Recognising what God does for us
• Trying something new
• Doing things we are good at

This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling Service.

If you have a question that you would like Sandy to address, please email [email protected].

Find more 96five podcasts by searching for 96five in your podcast app, by downloading the 96five app, or at 96five.com.

Support the show: https://www.96five.com/donate/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.