No relationship is perfect, but there's a vast difference between imperfection and damaging. Toxic relationships thrive on contempt and power play and in turn can have a dramatic effect on how we value ourselves. They can also be very difficult to spot once you find yourself deeply involved in one.

In this episode Dr Linda breaks down the telltale signs to look for if you think you might be in a toxic relationship and dishes out 5 tips on what you can do about it.

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This episode is sponsored by Chrysalis Courses. Visit their website for more details on how you could take a step towards a career in counselling. 

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Happiness is a goal that we all share in life. Who doesn't want to be happy, right? Our mental health can have a massive impact on our physical health, so it's important to understand how our body reacts to our mood. But what do we truly know about happiness and how to achieve it?

In this episode Dr Linda explores the 4 neurochemicals that help fuel happiness and provides tips on how you can maximise the benefits of these hormones to make sure that you feel happier in your every day life.

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This episode is sponsored by Chrysalis Courses. Visit their website for more details on how you could take a step towards a career in counselling.

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Do you feel like you're going round and round in circles, and never moving forward with life? You might be feeling like you're stuck in a rut, which emphasises feelings of being trapped in a situation and a loss of control over your future - but there are ways that you can get out of that negative cycle.

In this episode Dr Linda lays out 5 brain changing steps that you can incorporate into your daily life to help if you've found yourself feeling like you're stuck in a rut lately.

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With everything that we see in films, on tv and in the news regarding airborn disasters,  it's no surprise that many of us have a fear of flying - right? And come the summer months when we're planning our summer holidays, we tend to find that these feelings and anxieties become more pronounced. But don't let a fear of flying stop you from enjoying a new adventure. 

In this episode Dr Linda explores the science and studies behind our fears of flying and techniques that you can put in place to help you spread your wings and take to the skies. 

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How we feel about and deal with our finances can have a devastating effect on our mental health. It can lead to distressing physical problems, stress, anxiety and depression. 

Not only does the stress from debt impact our mental health, it also can affect our relationships with others. 

Dr Linda provides insight into the links between debt and money issues to depression and anxiety and provides 5 easy steps on what you can do if you find yourself in this position. 

We hope these tips have helped you and please feel free to rate, review and share the podcast with someone that you think may like it.

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We all experience anxiety on some level. It's a normal reaction to life and is a beneficial reaction to stress. However, it has a tendency to become a problem when creeping anxious thoughts start to dominate your daily routine. But there are things you can do to help control these feelings.

Dr Linda provides insight into how anxiety affects our brain and the steps we can take to try and overcome it.

We hope these tips have helped you and please feel free to rate, review and share the podcast with someone that you think may like it.

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Just because saying Yes is the easier option, it doesn't mean it's right. It's important to learn the importance of saying No so that you can establish boundaries and avoid feeling resentful or put upon by others. 

In this episode Dr Linda lays out 5 tips that can help you let go of the fear and harness the power of saying No. 

We hope these tips have helped you and please feel free to rate, review and share the podcast with someone that you think it may help.

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When you have poor self esteem, it means that the way you process the world is always from a place of inferiority; which instantly puts you on the back foot. 

In this episode Dr Linda explores how and why so many of us suffer with self esteem issues and provides 5 tips that you can learn to master to help you feel more confident in your skin. 

We hope these tips have helped you and please feel free to rate, review and share the podcast with someone that you think it may help. 

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1 in 5 13 - 18 year olds report being a victim of cyberbullying. 

Bullying is an age old problem that has a serious impact on our emotional health. Cyberbullying has brought a whole new element to this as smartphones, tablets and laptops can make it feel as though the bully has invaded your home and your private space. It can feel as though there is no escape. 

In this episode Dr Linda offers up insight on how to spot the signs that your child or loved one might be experiencing difficulties at the hands of a cyberbully and provides 5 tips on how you can help them.  

We hope these tips have helped you and please feel free to rate, review and share the podcast with someone that you think it may help. 

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Re-building your life after a traumatic experience is a slow process, but it's a crucial one. Whether you have recently suffered a bereavement, a life-threatening illness, a violent attack - whatever the trauma you've experienced might be - it's imperative that you understand the importance allowing yourself time to heal. 

Symptoms of PTSD are not a sign of weakness. They are a normal human reaction to terrifying experiences. 

 In this episode Dr Linda explores how our brain reacts to trauma and provides 5 steps that you can try and implement in your every day life to help you cope. 

Thanks to one of our lovely  listeners for recommending that we cover this important topic. 

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