The Therapy Shed Mark Dawson & Brian Jones

The final episode of the series is all about a guarantee in everybody's life, the experience of change. Whether in the shape of a living situation, a career move,
a bereavement, a relationship, or developing a part of yourself, changes impact us all at throughout life. We discuss some of the key reasons why changes can feel scary and induce anxiety, along with coping strategies for managing the discomfort of change. Remember, change is inevitable in life and anxiety is completely normal when making a change.

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

In this episode we welcome another excellent guest into the Therapy Shed, the brilliant and passionate mental health advocate Sam "Paddy" Padmore. Listen in to a very honest and open conversation with the founder of Merseyside based support service, Raw & Real. Paddy shares anecdotes from his own life and what inspired him to begin a men's Mental Health and Wellbeing support service. Paddy talks passionately about the importance of destigmatising accessing mental health support, and encouraging physical activity, emotional intelligence and building resilience.
Raw'n'Real are a vital service in the current social climate, offering various types of support to men across all age ranges. Visit their Instagram page @rnr.nw for further information of all the services on offer. Keep it Raw'n'Real!

 

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!  

Hello to another series of The Therapy Shed podcast. In this first episode of Series 5 we discuss the impact of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), sometimes known as "winter depression", which often increases in severity and numbers at this time of year. We talk about the challenges around motivation, reclaiming routines & personal goals, having self-compassion through the winter months, as well as exploring if there is a deadline date for wishing each other a "happy new year"!
Listen in to hear about ideas for goal setting frameworks, habit training techniques and activating behaviours to stimulate motivation. Most importantly, self-compassion and emotional resilience is crucial for sailing through stormy seasons. Contact us at thetherapyshedpodcast@gmail.com