The Therapy Shed

This episode we talk about what the term self-esteem actually means. The different ways in which our self-esteem can be influenced and manipulated, along with the importance of our personal values in shaping how we view ourselves. We share themes that often come up in the therapy room when we struggle with self-esteem, along with ideas of how to recalibrate your self-esteem.

In this episode we welcome in to the Therapy Shed another very special guest, Chris Roberts, to preview his newly released book "Football > Anything". We enjoyed a fascinating conversation with Chris, discussing the inspiration behind writing the book and the key themes explored; the greed and sometimes self-destructive competitiveness rife within football. How does the sport so loved across the globe cause so much pain, hurt and heartbreak? Chris shares his personal journey and challenges with Depression, leading him to access therapy and becoming motivated to write the book. It was inspiring to sit down and chat with Chris, hear his story and how he continues to manage his mental health.  

The book is a brilliant, insightful and incredibly well researched account of the underbelly of football. All proceeds from the book are donated to Sean's Place, a mental health support service in Liverpool. Pick up a copy online here; https://www.amazon.co.uk/FOOTBALL-ANYTHING-Football-Brought-Worst/dp/B0BVCTPP85

This episode is all about the value of sleeping soundly. We discuss the role of Sleep and the importance to our minds for us to have healthy Sleep Hygiene. As sleep is an oft undervalued area of mental health, we talk about the impacts of a disrupted sleeping pattern and aim to offer ideas for improving your Sleep Hygiene. Hope you enjoy listening in to the episode. Sleep tight!  

In this episode of the Therapy Shed we chat about the importance of self-care and maintaining social connections as the seasons change to Autumn/Winter time. We are once again joined by a very special guest, trainee clinical therapist and all round nice guy, Nathan Nairn. We discuss the difficulty of studying during COVID, along with the importance of timing, on a personal level, when beginning training to become a therapist. Nathan shares his personal experiences of mental health challenges, the inspiration to begin training in mental health and how he began to find the right course for his interests. We chat about each of our experiences working as a therapist, the anxiety of meeting clients for the first time, along with the challenges and rewards of working in the world of mental health.

In this episode we welcome back into the Therapy Shed, friend of the podcast, Counsellor and Trauma Specialist Paul Nairn. Listen in to hear us chat with Paul about a topic that impacts every single one of us during our lives; Grief and Loss. We discuss the various types of Primary and Secondary loss, including loss of a friendship group, changing job, moving house, a stage in your life (e.g. your youth) along with the loss of a loved one. Paul offers great insight into how the human brain can be impacted and subsequently changed due to loss, and we explore the different ways each of us grieves following a loss. Take care and we hope you find listening to this conversation helpful.