The Self Help Podcast

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The World Happiness Report was recently published and it made for interesting reading as ever. There are plenty of clues within that can guide us on a path to ‘happiness' (whatever that may be). Let's dive in…

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

• Sean wrote a blog post on this subject. Have a read…
• ***Get a 10% discount on the Clearmind Cushion using code selfhelp
• How the happiest people keep smiling
• World Happiness Report
• Are the Norwegians really that happy?

• Sean mentioned the Wirral Action for Happiness course that's coming up
• Ed gave another shout out to the World Happiness Report

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When we make a change in our lives it can feel great. Progress! But what about those that are left behind, the abandoned? Let's take a look at the other side…

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

• Sean wrote a blog post on this subject. Have a read…
• How to overcome the fear of abandonment
• Feeling abandoned?
• Understanding the pain of abandonment
• Dealing with neglect

• Sean, er, forgot to find a resource. For shame!
• Ed insists you watch There Will Be Blood (“I'VE ABANDONED MY BOY!”)

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

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• Follow therapist Sean Orford on Facebook and Twitter
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You're a self help junkie so you know about meditation, but is it a regular part of your daily routine? The benefits are clear and we go through a lot of them in this episode. Welcome along Chris from Clearmind who brings his expert knowledge and unique new product.

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

• Sean wrote a blog post on this subject. Have a read…
• Chris has developed the Clearmind Cushion (using code selfhelp for a 10% discount)
• Check out Headspace.com
• … or calm.com
• Howard Stern and Jerry Seinfeld Discuss Transcendental Meditation

• Sean recommends the Clearmind Cushion, of course! (don't forget to use discount code selfhelp)
• Ed demands that you and everyone you know watch I, Daniel Blake

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

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Depression ain't no walk in the park, that's for sure. It's a debilitating condition that can wreak havoc on a persons life. But is there light in amongst the darkness? Can some good come from depression?

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

• Sean wrote a blog post on this subject. Have a read…
• 10 good things about depression
• Depression can be good for you
• Bad Science by Ben Goldacre is a great read

• Sean recommended a book called Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression
• Ed watched a great short film: Lessons from 100-Year Olds

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

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• Follow presenter Edward Lamb on Twitter
• Follow therapist Sean Orford on Facebook and Twitter
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If you've seen the news of late you may have noticed the wall to wall politics. The UK withdrawing in on it's self, and the US now doing similar. Both are still functioning democracies but, for a small percentage of each population, 2016 marked a turning of the tide towards a very different world. Where does fascism arise and what is it's appeal? What are the warning size and how can we combat it?

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

• Sean wrote a blog post on this subject. Have a read…
• A quick explanation (and history) of fascism
• Fascism warning signs
• Human panda interviews Trump supporter
• Opposed to all this? Get on board with More United

• Sean read this great article on The Conversationist
• Ed found a similarly fascinating one over at aeon.co

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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Do we really need goals? Most self help and development blogs will say ‘yes'. We probably have agreed at some point, but today Sean and Ed are exploring the idea that goal settings can be harmful.

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

• Sean wrote a blog post on this subject. Have a read…
• Why goal setting can do more harm than good
• Goal setting can be a bad idea

• Sean has found a blog post titled 10 Articles on Decluttering to Help Simplify Your Life
• Ed met a chap called Richard over Christmas – Richart Sowa's Island Made of Plastic Bottles

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

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Drifting through life is oh so easy. There's nothing inherently wrong with it but when our time is up we can often be left with certain regrets about we did or, more importantly, what we didn't do. A sense of purpose is not always easy to find, but once you do, you'll be mighty glad you did…

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

• Sean wrote a blog post on this subject. Have a read…
• How a sense of purpose can keep you healthy
• 3 unexpected ways to find your purpose
• Discover your life purpose in 20 minutes

• Sean was reminded of one of his favourite books – The Passion Test
• Ed found a TED Talk Playlist with 8 great talks on purpose

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
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• Follow therapist Sean Orford on Facebook and Twitter
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Hands up who doesn't like music of any kind? Right, EVERYONE likes music, hey? So what does (or what can) it do for us, emotionally? Thanks to the listener tip off for this one…

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

• Sean wrote a blog post on this subject. Have a read…
• Music therapy is a thing
• 12 reasons why music therapy works
• Man In Nursing Home Reacts To Hearing Music From His Era
• Here's episode 158 where we chatted with Steve Shotton of Rhythm Reaction

• Sean found a post called How Music Affects Us and Promotes Health
• Ed reminds you of Steve Shotton's Rhythm Reaction where they run drum therapy workshops

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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Cancer is in the spotlight this week as the world focusses it's attention on the disease through World Cancer Day. Sean and Ed have sat down for a wide ranging chat about cancer – how it can be avoided and dealt with.

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

• Sean wrote a blog post on this subject. Have a read…
• Some info on World Cancer Day
• Cancer Research UK on the causes of cancer and some myths/controversies around the condition

• Sean is a big fan of The Cancer Survivors Companion
• Ed watched The Minimalists and loved it

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

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• Follow therapist Sean Orford on Facebook and Twitter
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I have felt shame and have felt it too.

You know that feeling you get when you want to tuck yourself into a tight little ball, roll into dark corner, and disappear? That! Let's dig deep on shame…

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

• Sean wrote a blog post on this subject. Have a read…
• 8 strategies for overcoming shame
• Dealing with shame

• Sean has found an app called the Shame Bell, honestly!
• Ed loves he latest video by The School of Life – How to travel in your mind

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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