I Have Issues - Psychology with Dr Mark Rackley
Psychologist Dr Mark Rackley hosts this podcast about mental health and psychology. Drawing on two decades of clinical experience, he shares his expertise and interviews renowned doctors and individuals about their personal struggles. The show aims to help listeners understand their own issues and find ways to cope. Each episode offers insights into common psychological problems and practical advice.
Episodes
Episode 63 - The A-Z of ADHD : From Shifting Attention To Zoning Out And Everything In Between
Send us Fan MailADHD is not just about challenges to do with shifting attention or hyperactivity, there is so much more to it than that.In this episode I cover the A-Z of ADHD, talking about the major symptoms that occur when you are living with this and how they impact your life. This list of course is not exhaustive, rather its a starting point to understanding and normalising the way ADHD behav
Episode 62 - PEOPLE PLEASING: It's Nice To Be Nice, But Ironically This Can Make YOU Miserable.
Send us Fan MailWhy is being a people-pleaser an issue?Why do people become people-pleasers?If you are a people-pleaser, what can you do about it?In this episode I tackle to issue of people-pleasing. Yes, it's nice to be nice and to do our best to make others happy, but this is not always good for our mental health. People-pleasing can leave you anxious, depressed and living a life that is ma
Episode 61- INDOCTRINATION: How Easily This Can Happen To Anyone & The Ways to Get Your Mind Back.
Send us Fan MailWhat is indoctrination?Why do some people get indoctrinated into ideas and communities that are harmful?How would you know you were indoctrinated and what can you do?We live in a world now where our mind is bombarded with information that is trying to get us to think a certain way. From religious, political and cultural ideas, our mind has the potential to be indoctrinated and it i
Episode 60 - IMAGINATION: Enter At Your Own Risk, It's Not All Fun In There!
Send us Fan MailWhy do we have an imagination?How can your imagination help or hinder you?Why can your imagination cause issues with your mental health?We all have an imagination which can provide us endless entertainment and fun. Especially when we are children, our imaginations can run riot and make life amazing!When we are adults, our imagination can still be fun. However, it can cause us menta
Episode 59 - RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria) & ADHD - Why Am I So Sensitive?
Send us Fan MailWhat is RSD?How is this symptom linked to ADHD?What can you do if you struggle with RSD?For many people with ADHD, RSD can be the main issue that they struggle with. RSD can cause intense emotional pain and make relationships a challenge to be in. Sadly, RSD can also lead to other difiiculties such as depression and lonliness.In this epiosde I deep dive into RSD and explain what it
Episode 58 - CRYING - Why We Do & Why We Should
Send us Fan MailWe are hardwired to cry - after all it's how we announce our arrival into the world. But there is more to crying than just tears, there's a physical and psychological effect. Why do we cry?What happens in our mind and body when we cry?Why do some people see crying as a sign of weakness?This epiosde answers all these questions. I'm an adolescent and adult chartered ps
Episode 57 - HOW A COMFORT TEDDY HELPED MY ANXIETY: Interview With Sid Batty
Send us Fan MailYou may have had a favourite teddy, blanket or toy as a child that helped you feel secure and safe. These are not just toys, we create relationships with them that are meaningful to us and give us a feeling of calm. We may think that these comfort teddy's are only needed when we are children, but that is not the case.In this episode, I talk to 24 year old Sid Batty, who has st
Episode 56: THE GUT / BRAIN RELATIONSHIP & MENTAL HEALTH - Interview with Expert Neuroscientist Dr Miguel Mateas
Send us Fan MailWhat is the relationship between your gut and brain? How do the gut and brain impact each other?What does this relationship have to do with your mental health? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the the gut / brain relationship and how this important connection impacts your mental health. In this episode I'm joined by Dr Miguel Mateas. He is a neuro
EPISODE 55 - RESILENCE : Interview With James Elliott; Psychotherapist, Resilence Coach And Best-Selling Author
Send us Fan MailMental health researchers are very interested in the concept of RESILIENCE, why do some people seem have to more of this than others?Why do some people seem to go through awful experiences in life and cope differently to another person? Can you learn resilience and if so, how would that work?In this episode I talk to James Elliott, a psychotherapist, resilience coach, ex British ai
Episode 54 - ADHD MOTHERHOOD: Interview With Laura Guckian From Mind Mommy Coaching & 'Momfessions' Podcast.
Send us Fan MailMotherhood can be a rewarding but also challenging time in a woman’s life. According to research conducted by The Mental Health Foundation UK, between 10% and 20% of women develop mental health problems during pregnancy or within a year of giving birth. Motherhood can be additionally challenging if you have ADHD / Autism and are trying to parent children who are also neurodiverse.
Episode 53- THE SOUND OF MUSIC: The Science Of Music Therapy With Music Therapist, Dr Shane Cassidy
Send us Fan MailThe field of psychology and mental health is a diverse one and it covers all manner of treatments to support people who are struggling with their mental health.Music therapy is an established psychological clinical intervention, to help people whose lives have been affected by injury, illness or disability.Music therapists draw upon the innate qualities of music to support people o
Episode 52 - POST-NATAL DEPRESSION: Interview With Sarah Hoover About Her New Book: 'The Motherload, A Memoir. Episodes from the Brink of Motherhood.'
Send us Fan MailPost-Natal Depression effects 12% - 15% of women.Depression is likely to be under-recognised during pregnancy and postnatally. Mental health problems are as common in the perinatal period as they are at other times of life. In this epiosde I speak to Sarah Hoover about her new book,'The Motherload, A Memoir. Episodes from the Brink of Motherhood.' This book is an honest
Episode 51 - MAKING SENSE OF ADHD : Interview With Alex Partridge From ADHD Chatter Podcast About His First Book - 'Now It All Makes Sense: How An ADHD Diagnosis Brought Clarity To My Life.'
Send us Fan MailIf you think you may have ADHD and are undiagnosed, then making sense of this can be overwleming, confusing and challenging.In this episode I talk to Alex Partridge. If you are a regular listener to this podcast, I spoke with Alex in episode 39 about his ADHD Story.Aged just 21, Alex founded UNILAD and LADBible, social news sites which now have a following of 100 million people aro
Episode 50 - THE INHERITED MIND : Interview With ABC News Chief International Correspondent James Longman About His Book & Memoir: 'The Inherited Mind: A Story Of Family, Hope And The Genetics Of Mental Ilness.'
Send us Fan MailJames Longman is the Chief International Correspondent for ABC News, USA. He has covered middle east conflicts, royal deaths and papal appointments.In his memoir, 'The Inherited Mind: A Story of Family, Hope and the Genetics of Mental Illness', James examines his own mental health issues in the context of his family. When James was young his father, struggling with depre
Episode 49 - MEN: WHY DO THEY AVOID THEIR DOCTOR? Interview With Expert GP, Dr Hugh Coyne on why men need to take their physical & mental health seriously.
Send us Fan MailWhy do many men refuse to see their GP, even if they are unwell?Why are the rates of men seeking help from their GP much lower than that of women?What happens when a man visits their GP and says they are struggling with their mental health?Research shows that men are less likely to visit their GP if they have a physical or mental health issue. Research also tells us that men are mo
Episode 48 SURVIVING GRIEF - Interview With Ben Kennedy From His Grief UK About His Story Of Loss, Grief & Survival
Send us Fan MailGrief is the great universal leveller, we will all experience it at some point in our life. When and how grief comes into our life is something that none of us have any control over. Coping with sudden and unexpected loss is unbelievably difficult.In this episode I talk to Ben Kennedy about his story of grief and loss. Tragically 4 years ago when Ben was aged 32, he suddenly lost h
Episode 47 DOPAMINE - What It Is, How It Works And Why You Should Care?
Send us Fan MailWhat is dopamine?What does dopamine do in your brain?Why should you care about dopamine?Dopamine is a 'hot topic' right now and social media is flooded with information about this chemical in your brain. There are all kinds of suggestions on how to boost dopamine, why some people chase it and how you can detox from it. Unfortunately not all of this information is factual
Episode 46 SOCIAL ANXIETY - What Is It And What You Can Do About It?
Send us Fan MailDo you find it hard to manage social situations?Do you struggle with social anxiety?Do you avoid social situations because they make you feel anxious?Social anxiety is a common issue that I treat with my patients. It can affect children, teenagers and adults. Social anxiety can stop you from trying to make friends, limit your social life, prevent you from getting into a relationshi
Episode 45 MEN'S MENTAL HEALTH - Interview With Mike Jennings, Founder Of The Hike With Mike Foundation
Send us Fan MailAre you a man who is concerned about his mental health?Do you have a man in your life whose mental health you are worried about?Are you trying to support a man who is struggling with their mental health?Men's mental health is a serious cause for concern, as sadly suicide rates in men is at an all time high in the UK. In this epidsode I am joined by Mike Jennings, founder of Th
Episode 44 PERFECTIONISM - Why Seeking Perfection Is So Bad For Your Mental Health
Send us Fan MailHave you been told that you have an issue with perfectionism?Do you expect perfectionsim from yourself and others? Do you fear failure and find it hard to accept when you don't succeed? It's healthy to set goals for yourself and also have standards that you hold yourself to.However, if these are not balanced then they can cause us anxiety as we are always striving for per
Episode 43 UNLEARNING - How To Change Unhealthy Learning From Your Past & Why This Needs To Happen
Send us Fan MailAs we grow we learn all kinds of things and we have no control of how or what we learn. That is decided by the people who take care of us and our learning is shaped by how they teach us. When we get older, we then get to decide how we think and this may involve unlearning ways of thinking from our past that no longer align with how we see ourselves and the world around us. Unlearin
Episode 42 LEARNED HELPLESSNESS - What Is This & How To Help Yourself?
Send us Fan MailDo you struggle with helping yourself deal with your issues? Do you find yourself repeating unhealthy behaviours?Do you put up with situations that make you miserable?Learned helplessness is a psychological phenomenon where we don't help ourselves to change problems in our life and stay stuck in life putting up with unhealthy situations. Why does learned helplessness happen an
Episode 41 INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS - Where Do They Come From and What Can We Do About Them?
Send us Fan MailDo you struggle with intrusive thoughts?Are you worried that you can't manage them?Are your intrusive thoughts causing you to have poor mental health? Intrusive thoughts are very common and most people have experienced them.However, they can be frightening when they appear as they are not something that we want to think about.For some people, intrusive thoughts can lead to anx
Episode 40 ADHD IN ADULT WOMEN - Interview With Kate Moryoussef From ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast
Send us Fan MailMany women can spend their whole life living with undiagnosed ADHD and only get diagnosed later on in life. Their undiagnosed ADHD can lead to mental health difficulties and other challenges.Kate Moryoussef is one such woman, who was diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood. Kate had a career working in the fast-paced, glamorous world of consumer PR when she realised that for the sake of h
Episode 39 ADHD IN ADULT MEN - Interview With Alex Partridge From ADHD Chatter Podcast
Send us Fan MailMany men can spend their whole life living with undiagnosed ADHD and only get diagnosed later on in life.Their undiagnosed ADHD can lead to mental health difficulties and other challenges.Alex Partridge is one such man, who was diagnosed with ADHD aged 34. Aged just 21, Alex Partridge founded UNILAD and LADBible, social news sites which now have a following of 100 million people ar
Episode 38 GAMING ADDICTION - What Happens When The Fun Stops?
Send us Fan MailGaming is an activity that lots of people enjoy.It's meant to be fun and for most people it is.However, some people may find that it's hard to stop gaming and they can become addicted to it. In this epiosde I talk about gaming addiction, what causes it? How does someone change from enjoying gaming to becoming addicted to it? What are the signs to look out for and what ca
Episode 37 CODEPENDENCY -How You Know If You Are In A Codependent Relationship & What Can You Do?
Send us Fan MailWhat is codependency? How would you know you where in a codependent relationship? What can you do about it is this is your issue? Codependency is a word used by psychologists to describe a person that has an unhealthy dependence on relationships. Someone who is codependent would rather stay in a bad relationship as they do not want to be single and alone. Codependency can lead to
Episode 36 THE NEUROSCIENCE OF ADHD - Interview with Expert Neuroscientist Dr Miguel Mateas
Send us Fan MailWhat happens in the brain of someone who has ADHD?How is an ADHD brain different from an non-ADHD brain?What can you do to support the ADHD brain, what is and isn't helpful? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the what happens in the brain of a person with ADHD.There can be a lot of misunderstanding, confusion and misinformation around ADHD and this
Episode 35 COCAINE ADDICTION - Interview With Ex DJ & Health Coach Sean Willers About His Story With Cocaine Addiction & Recovery
Send us Fan MailCocaine use is common-place in many cities around the world, including London the one where I live and work. Like many psychologists I have worked with patients who have problems with cocaine and they become addicted to this drug. For someone who is addicted to cocaine, it brings chaos to their lives and the people who are in their lives along with poor physical and mental health.
Episode 34 SEX ADDICTION - Interview With Expert Sex Addiction Psychiatrist Prof. Colin O'Gara
Send us Fan MailSex addiction can be a serious issue for many people. It can take the form of addiction to pornography, sex workers and other sexual behaviours. In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of sex addiction. I'm joined by Professor Colin O'Gara, a consultant psychiatrist for the past twenty years. Since 2007, he is the Head of Addiction Se
Episode 33 LIVING WITH ANXIETY & DEPRESSION- Joe's Story (From Inside A Mind Podcast)
Send us Fan MailLiving with anxiety and depression is sadly a reality for many people.Life can be challenging for lots of reasons and we can struggle to cope and end up with poor mental health. As a psychologist, this is something that I regularly help my patients deal with. In this episode I speak with Joe Moriarty, he is a young man that has lived with anxiety and depression. Joe has struggled
Episode 32 SOBRIETY - Interview with Scott Pearson From Proud And Sober
Send us Fan MailDo you struggle with your relationship with alcohol?Has it caused difficulty for you and other people?Has it been suggested to you that it might be a good idea for you to live a sober life? In this episode I speak with Scott Pearson. When Scott was a teenager, his relationship with alcohol was already causing problems in his life. From then and into his early 20’s this had gotten w
Episode 31 LIVING WITH ADHD - Tom's Story (From Inside A Mind Podcast)
Send us Fan MailLiving with ADHD can present it's own unique challenges and difficulties. Sadly, it can create additional mental health problems for the person. As a psychologist, this is something that I regularly help my patients deal with. In this episode I speak with Tom McCormick, he is a young man that is living with ADHD. Tom has struggled with his mental health from adolescence, and
Episode 30 TRAUMA & BREATH WORK - What This Treatment Is & How It Works: Interview With Expert Breathworker Pat Divilly
Send us Fan MailWorking with patients who have experienced trauma is part of my job as a psychologist. Trauma changes how the brain and the body functions and treatment is needed to assist and support that patient to recover.Breath work is a form of treatment that is used to support people who have experienced trauma. In this episode, I have the privilege to talk with Pat Divilly.Pat has been invo
Episode 29 ATTACHMENT - What's Your Style, Why That Matters & The Impact Of This In Your Life.
Send us Fan MailHave you been told that you have an issue with attachment?Do you fall into the same negative patterns in relationships? Do you have a fear of abandonment and crave relationship security, often causing you dreadful anxiety? Attachment is something that we all share in common, as we are hard-wired to attach to other people. However, we don't have the same attachment style and de
Episode 28 SURVIVING SUICIDE - Interview With Living Experience & TED X Speaker Tanya Marwaha
Send us Fan MailLiving with mental health difficulties can sometimes cause the person to become hopeless and feel that life is just too hard to live.This can leave the person vulnerable to having suicidal thoughts, which can change into plans and attempts. As a psychologist, this is something that I regularly help my patients deal with. In this episode I speak with Tanya Marwaha, she is a young p
Episode 27 VICARIOUS TRAUMA - What Is This Type Of Trauma & How You Can Manage It.
Send us Fan MailDo you suffer from vicarious trauma?Do you know what it is and how it can effect you?If you do have vicarious trauma, what can you do about it?Vicarious trauma can be a serious issue for people who's job it is work with people who have been traumatised. It is also an issue for people who witness trauma happening to other people.Certain professions are more prone to this than
Episode 26 SELF AWARENESS - Why Some People Do and Don't Have It & Why You Need This.
Send us Fan MailHow well do you know yourself on a psychological level?Would you say that you have good self-awareness ?Have you been told that you have low or no self-awareness?Self-awareness is an issue that lots of people can struggle with.People with this issue can say and do things without consideration or understanding the impact on other people.They can go through life, leaving a trail of
Episode 25 LONELINESS - How You Can Beat It And Live Differently.
Send us Fan MailDo you struggle with bouts of loneliness?Is loneliness causing you poor mental health?Are you concerned about the impact of loneliness on someone you care about? Loneliness has been been described as a disease that can cause poor mental and physical health.Since the COVID-19 pandemic, loneliness has taken it's toll on people all over the world, from children to older people. L
Episode 24 GRIEF - How Can You Cope With Yours?
Send us Fan MailAre you experiencing grief?Are you trying to support someone who is grieving?Grief is one of the most intense psychological experiences we can go through.It consumes our life, leaving us feeling lost, hopeless and scared.Grief can cause a number of physical and mental health problems and sadly, grief can even end your life. Why is grief such a difficult issue to cope with?What hap
Episode 23 TOXIC MASCULINITY - Why Some Men Have This Problem And What We Can All Do To Rid Society Of This Scourge
Send us Fan MailWhat exactly is Toxic Masculinity?How does someone develop the issue of Toxic Masculinity? What can you do if you have an issue with Toxic Masculinity or know someone who has? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I explore the issue of Toxic Masculinity. This is an issue that is discussed a lot in the media at the moment and the impact that it has on society. But ho
Episode 22 BURNOUT - Why This Happens And How You Can Avoid It
Send us Fan MailDo you feel you have Burnout?Is Burnout something that you are concerned about, for you or for someone you care about? What exactly is Burnout and is it really such a big deal?In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of Burnout. Burnout is a serious issue, creating poor physical and mental health for the person who has it. Burnout is not somethin
Episode 21 NARCISSISM - How To Spot & Deal With A Narcissist In Your Life
Send us Fan MailHave you been told you have an issue with Narcissism? Do you have someone in your life that you believe has an issue with Narcissism?Is there a Narcissist that is causing chaos in your life? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of Narcissism. Someone with the issue of Narcissism will struggle with their relationships and may find that they ar
Episode 20 HEARTBREAK - Why It Hurts So Badly & How You Can Heal
Send us Fan MailAre you living with the pain of a broken heart?Have you been dealing with the end of a relationship that you didn't want to finish?Does your broken heart cause you to find life a struggle to live? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of heartbreak. A broken heart can happen to any of us and for lots of different reasons. We can suffer fro
Episode 19 INSECURITY - We All Have It & How You Can Cope With Yours
Send us Fan MailDo you feel insecure about some aspect of yourself?Do you find it hard to accept yourself for all that you are?Does insecurity cause you to feel sad, anxious or depressed? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of insecurity. We can all feel insecurity and managing it is not always easy. We may feel anxious, scared and sad about some parts of wh
Episode 18 CONTROL - Why Always Controlling Your Feellings Is A Bad Idea!
Send us Fan MailDo you find it hard to express your emotions and feelings? Do you try to control your feelings because you are afraid to appear weak?Have you been told that you are emotionally repressed? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of control. Control can be used as a way to deal with feelings we don't like and are afraid to express. We may fee
Episode 17 TEENAGE SUICIDE - Interview With Mental Health Campaigner & Author Ben West
Send us Fan MailSuicide rates in England for 15-19 year olds are the highest they have been in 30 years.The loss of any young person to suicide is utterly tragic and obviously devasting to their family, friends and community. In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of teenage suicide. I'm honoured to be joined by Ben West. In 2018, when Ben was 17, his younger
Episode 16 AUTISM - Interview With Expert Autism Psychiatrist Dr Giovanni Giaroli
Send us Fan MailAre you someone who is living with a diagnosis of Autism?Do you think you may have Autism? Are you a family member, partner or friend of someone who has Autism? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of Autism. There can be a lot of misunderstanding, confusion and misinformation around Autism, leading to people struggling to make sense of what is
Episode 15 ANOREXIA - Interview With Expert Eating Disorders Psychiatrist Dr Adrienne Key
Send us Fan MailDo you struggle with Anorexia?Are you concerned that someone you know may have an issue Anorexia?Are you a family member or friend of someone living with Anorexia? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of Anorexia. I'm joined by Dr Adrienne Key, (Consultant Psychiatrist) who has spent over 25 years in both the NHS and private sector and no
Episode 14 DRUGS - Interview With Expert Addiction Psychiatrist Dr William Shanahan
Send us Fan MailAre you regularly using recreational drugs and this has now become a problem for you?Are you using drugs as a coping mechanism to deal with your life and feel trapped?Are you concerned that someone you care about does or may have a problem with drugs? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of drugs. People who have an issue with drugs can struggle
Episode 13 TRUST - Why It Can Be So Hard To Have & What You Can Do About It
Send us Fan MailDo you find it hard to trust people? Are you weary of people's motives and are overly paranoid or suspicious? Do you put up a protective barrier to keep people away, as you feel that people in general can't be trusted? Have you been told that you have trust issues? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of trust. Having an issue with trus
Episode 12 GAMBLING - Interview With Expert Gambling Psychiatrist Prof. Colin O'Gara
Send us Fan MailDo you struggle with gambling issues?Are you concerned that someone you know may have an issue with gambling? Are you worried that you might be addicted to gambling ? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of gambling. I'm joined by Professor Colin O'Gara, a consultant psychiatrist for the past twenty years. Since 2007, he is the Head
Episode 11 DENIAL - You May Not Like Or Want To Deal With Reality, But Denial Is A Terrible Idea For Your Mental Health
Send us Fan MailDo you struggle to accept parts of who you are? Do you hide the truth about yourself out or fear of judgement or shame?Do you lie to stop people finding out about your life and so live a double-life instead? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of denial. Denial is a defence mechanism used to hide the truth about aspects of our life and stop p
Episode 10 ADHD - Interview With Expert ADHD Psychiatrist Dr Giovanni Giaroli
Send us Fan MailAre you someone who is living with a diagnosis of ADHD?Do you think you may have ADHD? Are you a family member, partner or friend of someone who has ADHD? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of ADHD. There can be a lot of misunderstanding, confusion and misinformation around ADHD, leading to people struggling to make sense of what is happening
Episode 9 JEALOUSY - How To Tame The Green Eyed Monster
Send us Fan MailDo you struggle with jealousy in relationships? Are you prone to being paranoid about people in your life being faithful?Do you engage in controlling behaviours because you feel insecure? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of jealousy. Jealousy can cause damage in your relationships and can lead to physical, emotional and verbal abuse. People
Episode 8 MENTAL HEALTH IN CHILDREN - Interview With Expert Child Psychologist Dr Maile O'Hara
Send us Fan MailAre you a concerned parent worried about your child's mental health?Do you have a child who struggles with their mental health?Do you know how to talk to you child about mental health? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of mental health in children. This can be a worrying issue for parents and caregivers, as they may not know how to prope
Episode 7 SHAME - Why This Is So Toxic & How To Find The Antidote
Send us Fan MailDo you feel worthless?Do you feel everyone else deserves to be happy and you don't?Do you find find you only focus on the negative parts of life and not the positives? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of shame. Shame can leave us feeling worthless, with low self-esteem and low self-confidence. We need to manage shame so that it does not
Episode 6 TEENAGE SELF-HARM - Interview With Expert Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr Claire Casey
Send us Fan MailAre you a teenager who is self-harming?Are you a parent of a teenager who is self-harming?Are you concerned that someone you care about maybe self-harming? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of teenage self-harm. Self-harming behaviours are something many teenagers use as a coping mechanism to deal with psychological distress. However, there is
Episode 5 ALCOHOL - Interview With Expert Addiction Psychiatrist Dr William Shanahan
Send us Fan MailDo you have a difficult relationship with alcohol?Are you using alcohol as a coping mechanism to deal with your life?Are you concerned that someone you care about may have a problem with alcohol? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of alcohol. People who have an issue with alcohol can struggle with managing the impact of that in their life. Frie
Episode 4 GUILT - Why This Can Be So Poisonous & How You Can Manage It
Send us Fan MailDo you struggle to let go of your mistakes?Are you a people-pleaser? Do you overly-apologise and accept responsibility for when things go wrong, even if it is not your fault? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of guilt.Guilt as an issue can be toxic and leave us desperately trying to please other people at the expense of our own happiness. We n
Episode 3 ANGER - It's Not The Issue, It's What You Do With It That's The Actual Issue!
Send us Fan MailDo you lose your temper easily?Have you been told you have anger issues?Do you get easily frustrated and find it hard to stay calm?In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of anger.Anger as an issue can cause real challenges in our life and can lead to social isolation and relationship difficulties as people choose not to be around us. It can cost us
Episode 2 FEAR - If You Don't Manage It, It Will Manage You!
Send us Fan MailDo you suffer with anxiety, overthinking, panic attacks or excessive worry?Is your life controlled by fear of what could go wrong?Do you prefer control and predictability to taking a risk and being impulsive?The issue of fear can cause all of the above and shrink our world as we are afraid to try new things and live life to the full.In this episode we tackle the issue of fear; why
I Have Issues Episode 1 - We All Have Issues, So Let's Talk About Them
Send us Fan MailI have issues...You have issues...They have issues...We've all said these words, but what do we mean when we talk about issues?This episode will explain what issues are, how they end up in our life and most importantly, what we can do about them. I'm a Chartered Psychologist for the past 16 years and this is my podcast offering a professional perspective on mental health,
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