In this episode of Self-Help Sat-Nav, well-being specialist Jim Lucas explore mindfulness in the 21st century. 
Jim considers how and why mindfulness has become so popular in the Western world. There are so many apps to choose from, but where do you start?  Which apps are good and which are bad?  
Jim talks about mindfulness and why it can help.
  

#4: What are the best mindfulness meditation apps?

Self-Help Sat Nav is a podcast hosted by Jim Lucas. Having given therapy to 1000s of people struggling with anxiety, stress and depression, Jim has gotten to know what works and what doesn't. Each episode will focus on showing you a self-help tool that has been shown to make a difference to well-being. Listen to interviews with experts from around the world and get top-notch guidance so you can put them to work in your own life.

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In this forth episode of the Reinventing Your Life mini-series, Jim explores a life trap called Mistrust.
Mistrust centres around the expectation that others will let you down or harm you. Based on previous experiences, you carry the mistrust lifetrap into adulthood.
Listen to this episode if you want to explore the origins of mistrust and how to move forward by cultivating trust in your relationships. 

#12: Reinventing Your Life (mini-series Pt 4)

In this episode, Jim Lucas, talks about how to use the power of cognitive defusion to unhook from fear and move forward through stress.

#19: How to Unhook from your Fear

In this episode, Jim shares some thoughts on the experience of feeling suicidal. My intention was to write something that might help if you feel like killing yourself. It's important to seek help, and you've probably heard that message before.  Fear of losing control often put people off, so I wanted to write an article that could help when you feel like you can't reach out for help.
If you have felt suicidal or know someone who is, then please listen to this episode for some to think.  We explore how to be patient, calm and understanding when being with someone who feels suicidal.  

#18: Exploring Suicidal Urges

Jim speaks to teacher, Lauren Porosoff and Therapist, Jonathan Weinstein about how they use self-help in their personal and professional lives. Drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), they talk about how to get around their mental obstacles.

#17: Empower Your Students with Lauren Porosoff & Jonathan Weinstein

Jim talks about what to do if you're feeling depressed. Should you see a Doctor? Are you already taking anti-depressants.
Do anti-depressants work?  Listen to this episode to find out the finer details and figure out what you think is best for you.

#4: What are the best mindfulness meditation apps?

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