When we hear “chronic illness” or a serious diagnosis, we often think there’s nothing that can be done.
In this episode, I share the story of a client who, after years of fighting cancer, was able to regain joy, structure, and a sense of purpose — even without eliminating the disease.
Discover how counselling can transform the experience of living with a serious medical condition.  

The content shared in this podcast does not dispense with the need to consult a counsellor.


Mena Santos Galvão
Phone. 914 971 340
[email protected]
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/

We all have difficult people in our lives. But some of these people have a huge impact on us — they take away our well-being and joy, leaving us exhausted and unable to see any possible way out.

But it is possible to create a “way out”. In this episode, I'm going to talk to you about how to deal with these difficult people without fighting; but rather, with ethics and respect, creating a healthier relationship for everyone.

We live most of our lives on autopilot, which leads to exhaustion, a reduced ability to enjoy life, and poorer brain functioning.
In this episode, I talk about the benefits of mindfulness and how it can profoundly change the way you live.
At the end, I share a practical tool to help you start integrating mindfulness into your daily routines in a simple and natural way.

Living more consciously is living lighter — and more happily.

Are children growing more fragile?
Discover the skills they’re not developing — and how parents can help without taking over.
Simple strategies to support growth, resilience, and self-regulation.

Mena Santos Galvão
Phone. 914 971 340
[email protected]
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/

Do you go to bed exhausted, but your mind is still racing and won't let you fall asleep?
In this episode, I talk about the paradox of exhaustion and how mindfulness can help you switch off your mind and sleep better.

Intense emotions don’t need more analysis — they need a way out.
In this episode, I talk about the concept of emotional temperature and how to apply opposite tools to interrupt the emotional cycle and find a lighter, more effective way out.

Mena Santos Galvão
Phone. 914 971 340
[email protected]
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/

Neuroplasticity — the brain's ability to create new pathways — can be used to help overcome depression and reduce the power of negative emotional patterns.
In this episode, we talk about autopilot and how you can start building new internal responses with practical emotional management tools.

Mena Santos Galvão
Phone. 914 971 340
[email protected]
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/

Learning to navigate life’s situations — the unexpected, crises, and emotional storms — can change everything. Instead of fighting what we cannot control, this episode invites you to read the “sea,” use practical tools, and develop autonomy to respond with greater awareness and skill, even when the waves are bigger.

Stopping doesn’t always mean resting.
In this episode, we explore what real rest is, the concept of active rest, and how to break the cycle of exhaustion to live with more balance.

Mena Santos Galvão
Phone. 914 971 340 
[email protected]
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/

Christmas isn’t always light.
In this episode, we talk about loneliness, exhaustion, and difficult emotions — and how to stay present with them, without pressure to be “okay.”