Way Out

When anxiety sets in, it feels as though it takes over everything — and the more you try to fight it, the more stuck you feel.
The ‘gap’ is a practical tool that helps you create the mental space you need to switch off your anxiety’s autopilot and restore your sense of well-being.

In this episode, come and find out what the gap is and how you can use it.

One of the most distinctive characteristics of counselling is its lighter approach. Not light in the sense of being superficial, but in the sense of reducing the emotional load, helping the brain avoid unnecessary stress and making problem-solving faster and more effective.
In this episode, I explain why counselling doesn’t start by analysing the problem. I also share the story of a client and leave you with a practical mindfulness tool to help reduce mental pressure.

Have you ever tried to push a thought away… and it simply wouldn’t leave?
In this episode, we explore how our thoughts can create mental scenarios that influence our emotions, reactions, and relationships. Through a client story, I talk about how the mind’s autopilot can shape our behavior — and I share a simple mindfulness tool to help you create a mental pause and regain control.  

Mena Santos Galvão
Phone. 914 971 340
[email protected]
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en

Do you feel that the wounds of the past are holding you back? That they continue to affect your life, stealing your joy and well-being?
In this episode, I help you understand how forgiveness can be the key to freeing yourself from trauma and getting your life back.


Mena Santos Galvão
Phone. 914 971 340
[email protected]
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en

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/