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  • TSHP349: Dealing with a panic disorder

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    What's Coming This Episode?

    Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder characterised by recurrent unexpected panic attacks. One thing is for sure – they ain't much fun. In our mini-series focussing on different types of anxiety, Sean and Ed take a look at panic attacks and how to deal with them.

    Enjoy the show and take care, it’s The Self Help Podcast!

    Show Notes and Links
    • Sean has written a blog post to accompany this episode – read it here
    • What is a panic disorder?
    • Some help from the NHS
    • How to stop a panic attack
    Resource of the Week
    • Sean generously gave listeners access to his 7/11 breathing exercise. Download it here
    • Ed watched this short film about panic disorders by The School of Life
    Stay in Touch

    We're all over the web, so feel free to stay in touch:

    • Follow Live in the Present on Twitter and Facebook for daily doses of inspiration
    • Follow presenter Edward Lamb on Twitter
    • Follow therapist Sean Orford on Facebook and Twitter
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    Leave us an Honest Review on iTunes

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    32 min
  • TSHP348: What are the causes of and remedies for anxiety?

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    What's Coming This Episode?

    Anxiety is something we all deal with in one form or another, and is a topic that crops up over and over again in the work we do. Sean stumbled across an article that seeked to take a fresh look at what is, or can be, an extremely serious reason for poor mental health.

    Enjoy the show and take care, it’s The Self Help Podcast!

    Show Notes and Links
    • Sean has written a blog post to accompany this episode – read it here
    • Here's the article that inspired this week's show
    • Self care for anxiety
    • NHS advice on anxiety
    • Some tips from heathline.com
    Resource of the Week
    • Sean found this list of apps that can help calm your anxiety
    • Ed recommend the Netflix movie Uncut Gems
    Stay in Touch

    We're all over the web, so feel free to stay in touch:

    • Follow Live in the Present on Twitter and Facebook for daily doses of inspiration
    • Follow presenter Edward Lamb on Twitter
    • Follow therapist Sean Orford on Facebook and Twitter
    • Subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes
    Leave us an Honest Review on iTunes

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    34 min
  • TSHP347: How do we tackle procrastination?

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    What's Coming This Episode?

    It's important to take time out. We all know that. But when does taking time out become time wasting, laziness and procrastination? Let's dig in…

    Enjoy the show and take care, it’s The Self Help Podcast!

    Show Notes and Links
    • Sean has written a blog post to accompany this episode – read it here
    • What is procrastination?
    • The real reasons you procrastinate — and how to stop
    Resource of the Week
    • Sean mentioned this James Clear site
    • Ed found tis cool site – procrastination.com
    Stay in Touch

    We're all over the web, so feel free to stay in touch:

    • Follow Live in the Present on Twitter and Facebook for daily doses of inspiration
    • Follow presenter Edward Lamb on Twitter
    • Follow therapist Sean Orford on Facebook and Twitter
    • Subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes
    Leave us an Honest Review on iTunes

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    35 min
  • TSHP346: Blue Monday – Real or Phoney?

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    What's Coming This Episode?

    Blue Monday has been and gone! Hopefully you were completely unaware and are still smashing 2020 with that new year, new decade vibe. But the winter blues are a real, and many be reeling from the post-Christmas blues. Is this a dangerous time of year for the more fragile amongst us? For all of us??

    Enjoy the show and take care, it’s The Self Help Podcast!

    Show Notes and Links
    • Sean has written a blog post to accompany this episode – read it here
    • Is must be real… it has a Wikipedia page!
    • Obvs the BBC are talking about it
    • CNN debuted Blue Monday!
    Resource of the Week
    • Ed recommended this great short film on happiness
    Stay in Touch

    We're all over the web, so feel free to stay in touch:

    • Follow Live in the Present on Twitter and Facebook for daily doses of inspiration
    • Follow presenter Edward Lamb on Twitter
    • Follow therapist Sean Orford on Facebook and Twitter
    • Subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes
    Leave us an Honest Review on iTunes

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    29 min
  • TSHP345: Fractured Families

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    What's Coming This Episode?

    Harry and Meghan have hit the news in recent weeks as they seek to blaze a new trail as independent, care free citizens of Planet Earth. Theirs is quite a unique case but there are lessons to be learnt for us ere mortals. How do we solve family feuds?

    Enjoy the show and take care, it’s The Self Help Podcast!

    Show Notes and Links
    • Sean has written a blog post to accompany this episode – read it here
    • 10 Steps to Solving a Family Feud
    Resource of the Week
    • Sean found this relevant set of resources to look at
    • Ed's watching The Crown on Netflix. Worth a look (again)
    Stay in Touch

    We're all over the web, so feel free to stay in touch:

    • Follow Live in the Present on Twitter and Facebook for daily doses of inspiration
    • Follow presenter Edward Lamb on Twitter
    • Follow therapist Sean Orford on Facebook and Twitter
    • Subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes
    Leave us an Honest Review on iTunes

    We'd be amazingly grateful if you could leave us a review on iTunes. It will really help us to build our audience. So, if your like what you hear (and would like to hear more great free content) then visit our iTunes page and leave us an honest review (all feedback gratefully received!).

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    26 min
  • TSHP344: Youth vs Age – Would you vote for a 34 year old Prime Minister?

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    What's Coming This Episode?

    Would you trust you country in the hands of a 34 year old? Finlanders have! Sean and Ed got to thinking about the age old question around youth vs experience. Do you need a certain number of years to lead people? Are you ever too long in the tooth to take a certain job? Let's dive in…

    Enjoy the show and take care, it’s The Self Help Podcast!

    Show Notes and Links
    • Sean has written a blog post to accompany this episode – read it here
    • 34 year old Sanna Marin elected as PM of Finland
    • Some more background on Sanna Marin
    Resource of the Week
    • Sean gave a nudge to this article – 10 Amazing Medical Breakthroughs Made By Teenagers
    • Ed's watching The Crown on Netflix. Worth a look
    Stay in Touch

    We're all over the web, so feel free to stay in touch:

    • Follow Live in the Present on Twitter and Facebook for daily doses of inspiration
    • Follow presenter Edward Lamb on Twitter
    • Follow therapist Sean Orford on Facebook and Twitter
    • Subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes
    Leave us an Honest Review on iTunes

    We'd be amazingly grateful if you could leave us a review on iTunes. It will really help us to build our audience. So, if your like what you hear (and would like to hear more great free content) then visit our iTunes page and leave us an honest review (all feedback gratefully received!).

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    31 min
  • TSHP343: Looking Ahead With Hope

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    What's Coming This Episode?

    Last week we talked about how you can use the past as a positive resource. This week we look ahead to the new decade and give advice on how to stick to your guns. Happy new year!

    Enjoy the show and take care, it’s The Self Help Podcast!

    Show Notes and Links
    • 7 Ways to Start Off Your New Year
    • Tips for keeping your resolutions
    • Planning ahead – new years resolutions
    Resource of the Week
    • Sean invited listeners to write a speech about how their year will go
    Stay in Touch

    We're all over the web, so feel free to stay in touch:

    • Follow Live in the Present on Twitter and Facebook for daily doses of inspiration
    • Follow presenter Edward Lamb on Twitter
    • Follow therapist Sean Orford on Facebook and Twitter
    • Subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes
    Leave us an Honest Review on iTunes

    We'd be amazingly grateful if you could leave us a review on iTunes. It will really help us to build our audience. So, if your like what you hear (and would like to hear more great free content) then visit our iTunes page and leave us an honest review (all feedback gratefully received!).

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    23 min
  • TSHP342: Looking back on your decade

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    What's Coming This Episode?

    Well the decade is drawing to a close. How's it been for you? This week, Sean and Ed have a chat about whether it's healthy to look back on life…

    Enjoy the show and take care, it’s The Self Help Podcast!

    Show Notes and Links
    • The only 5 reasons your should look back on life
    Resource of the Week
    • Sean invited listeners to think about what they have learned this past 10 years
    • Ed reminds you that YOU ARE A RESOURCE
    Stay in Touch

    We're all over the web, so feel free to stay in touch:

    • Follow Live in the Present on Twitter and Facebook for daily doses of inspiration
    • Follow presenter Edward Lamb on Twitter
    • Follow therapist Sean Orford on Facebook and Twitter
    • Subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes
    Leave us an Honest Review on iTunes

    We'd be amazingly grateful if you could leave us a review on iTunes. It will really help us to build our audience. So, if your like what you hear (and would like to hear more great free content) then visit our iTunes page and leave us an honest review (all feedback gratefully received!).

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    25 min
  • TSHP341: How to have a happy Christmas

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    What's Coming This Episode?

    It's the most wonderful time of the year, right? Things dingle-ing-ing, etc.? Well, for some it ain't such a happy time. Stress to keep up appearances, spend time with people you'd rather not see and the financial hit can make it an unhappy time for many. Let's have a chat and see if we can work through it…

    Enjoy the show and take care, it’s The Self Help Podcast!

    Show Notes and Links
    • Sean has penned a blog post to go along with this episode
    • 10 tips for beating the festive holiday blues
    • Is it possible to have a truly happy Christmas holidays?
    • 21 reasons people hate Christmas
    Resource of the Week
    • Sean recommends writing your letters of gratitude this Christmas
    • Ed demands that you watch It's a Wonderful Life
    Stay in Touch

    We're all over the web, so feel free to stay in touch:

    • Follow Live in the Present on Twitter and Facebook for daily doses of inspiration
    • Follow presenter Edward Lamb on Twitter
    • Follow therapist Sean Orford on Facebook and Twitter
    • Subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes
    Leave us an Honest Review on iTunes

    We'd be amazingly grateful if you could leave us a review on iTunes. It will really help us to build our audience. So, if your like what you hear (and would like to hear more great free content) then visit our iTunes page and leave us an honest review (all feedback gratefully received!).

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    24 min
  • TSHP340: Head or Hearts? An Election Special…

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    What's Coming This Episode?

    It's election day in the UK and it's a big moment. 3 years of argy-bargy comes down to this. Don't get scared now. Sean and Ed needed to get some things off their chests and we hope some of you find this mildly therapeutic! Get and vote, folks…

    Enjoy the show and take care, it’s The Self Help Podcast!

    Show Notes and Links
    • Sean has penned a blog post to go along with this episode
    • Should you follow your heart or your head?
    Resource of the Week
    • Sean says VOTE
    • Ed says VOTE
    Stay in Touch

    We're all over the web, so feel free to stay in touch:

    • Follow Live in the Present on Twitter and Facebook for daily doses of inspiration
    • Follow presenter Edward Lamb on Twitter
    • Follow therapist Sean Orford on Facebook and Twitter
    • Subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes
    Leave us an Honest Review on iTunes

    We'd be amazingly grateful if you could leave us a review on iTunes. It will really help us to build our audience. So, if your like what you hear (and would like to hear more great free content) then visit our iTunes page and leave us an honest review (all feedback gratefully received!).

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    22 min

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The Self Help Podcast is a weekly podcast dedicated to your emotional health and wellbeing brought to you by Live in the Present. Each week entrepreneur Edward Lamb talks to psychotherapist Sean…