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I believe if we are going to affect the change we must go back to the very basics, which for me, in essence, is Conversation. Talking and listening to one another is KEY for growth and with these conversations, I hope our stories will bring us together and draw inspiration from one another. This podcast aims to get you talking about your Mental Health, topics such as Mental and Physical Health, Suicidal Thoughts, Trauma, Recovery, and well-being, We hope to raise awareness and offer you a different perspective and mindset or an idea that could inspire you.

Don’t be afraid to Talk - Podcast with James Lumumba James Lumumba

    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 26 Ratings

I believe if we are going to affect the change we must go back to the very basics, which for me, in essence, is Conversation. Talking and listening to one another is KEY for growth and with these conversations, I hope our stories will bring us together and draw inspiration from one another. This podcast aims to get you talking about your Mental Health, topics such as Mental and Physical Health, Suicidal Thoughts, Trauma, Recovery, and well-being, We hope to raise awareness and offer you a different perspective and mindset or an idea that could inspire you.

    Insights into Coping Mechanisms with Peggy Oliveira

    Insights into Coping Mechanisms with Peggy Oliveira

    In this episode of "Ask the Expert," Peggy, a childhood trauma survivor, former therapist, and author, joins the host to discuss coping mechanisms. The conversation delves into the unconscious ways we develop coping mechanisms early in life and how they continue to impact us into adulthood. Peggy explains the concepts of denial, avoidance, minimization, and rationalization, highlighting how these coping mechanisms manifest and the importance of awareness in recognizing and changing them.

    Tune in to gain insights into understanding and transforming coping mechanisms, the impact of childhood experiences on adult behavior, and the significance of self-awareness in healing and growth.

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    Peggy Oliveira, MSW

    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/peggyoliveira/

    WEBSITE: https://courageousjourneys.com/

    FACEBOOK: ⁠ https://www.facebook.com/courageousjourneys

    YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@theoneinsidepodcast


     

    If you would like to share your story and help inspire others or have a perspective on Mental Health, please contact me for our conversation.


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    Your Mental Health information line - Ireland

    Mental Health Ireland: 01 284 1166

    Pieta House: 1800 247 247

    Suicide or Survive (SOS): 
    01 272 2158

    Aware: 1800 80 48 48

    Samaritans: 116 123

    LGBT Ireland: 1800 929 539


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    • 1 hr 2 min
    A Journey Through IFS with Tammy Sollenberger

    A Journey Through IFS with Tammy Sollenberger

    In this episode of Ask the Therapist, Tammy, a clinical mental health counselor and psychotherapist, discusses her journey with managing anxiety. She shares her experience of calming her anxious part, highlighting the importance of self-care and self-compassion. Tammy also talks about her background as a therapist practicing internal family systems therapy, which she further explores in her podcast and book, "The One Inside."

    Hightlights:

    Tammy's Background and IFS Therapy

    Mapping out your systems

    Working with Exiles and Inner Healing

    Parts that manage our lives

    Uncomfortable feelings with self

    Inner Conversation with Child Parts



    Follow Tammy Sollenberger

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    WEBSITE: https://tammysollenberger.com/

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    YOUTUBE: ttps://www.youtube.com/@theoneinsidepodcast

    TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ifstammy

     

    If you would like to share your story and help inspire others
    or have a perspective on Mental Health, please contact me for our conversation.


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    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Dontbeafraidtotalk/

     

    Your Mental Health information line - Ireland

    Mental Health Ireland: 01 284 1166

    Pieta House: 1800 247 247

    Suicide or Survive (SOS): 
    01 272 2158

    Aware: 1800 80 48 48

    Samaritans: 116 123

    LGBT Ireland: 1800 929 539




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    • 1 hr 2 min
    Finding Beauty in Differences: Lauren's Journey with Disability

    Finding Beauty in Differences: Lauren's Journey with Disability

    What has breathwork done for you?


    This podcast features an interview with Lauren, a
    trauma-informed breathwork facilitator from Scotland. Lauren shares her journey
    and experiences, including her childhood, living with a physical disability
    caused by an autoimmune response as a result of a viral infection. She also
    discusses the loss of her parents and her journey of self-parenting.

    Shownotes:

    00:03:46 Childhood shaped by disability.

    00:12:43 The power of resilience.

    00:14:49 Challenging negative perceptions of disability.

    00:25:49 Discrimination against disabled people.

    00:30:15 Grief can shape our identities.

    00:44:11 Awareness and education are crucial.

    00:44:18 Importance of self-education and healing.

    00:52:11 Breathwork brings healing and transformation.

    01:03:08 Start believing in yourself.

    01:06:53 Self-love is an act of defiance.

    Follow Lauren Stewart

    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/darlin_breathe/

    WEBSITE: https://www.darlinbreathe.com/

    LINKTR: https://linktr.ee/EllStu

     

    If you would like to share your story and help inspire others
    or have a perspective on Mental Health, please contact me for our conversation.


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    Your Mental Health information line - Ireland

    Mental Health Ireland: 01 284 1166

    Pieta House: 1800 247 247

    Suicide or Survive (SOS): 
    01 272 2158

    Aware: 1800 80 48 48

    Samaritans: 116 123

    LGBT Ireland: 1800 929 539


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    • 1 hr 10 min
    Beyond the Clinic with Padraig Danaher

    Beyond the Clinic with Padraig Danaher

    How occupational therapy can help people?

    Padraig, a mental health occupational therapist based in
    Cork. Padraig specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, self-harm, and eating
    disorders, working with both teenagers and adults. He has a background in
    social care and holds a master's degree in positive psychology and coaching.

    Chapters:


    Definition of occupational therapy and its focus on function
    Importance of evidence-based practice in occupational
    therapy
    Personalized interventions and goal-setting in occupational
    therapy
    Building relationships with clients and becoming part of
    their families
    Involvement in community work and delivering training

    Padraig also discusses the use of practical strategies and
    interventions tailored to each individual's needs. He highlights the
    significance of building a strong therapeutic relationship with clients and the
    importance of understanding their emotions and behaviours.



    Follow Padraig Danaher

    INSTAGRAM: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/the_ot_coach_/WEBSITE: https://www.theotcoach.ie/LINKEDIN:https://www.linkedin.com/in/padraig-danaher/

    If you would like to share your story and help inspire others
    or have a perspective on Mental Health, please contact me for our conversation.


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    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Dontbeafraidtotalk/

    Your Mental Health information line - Ireland

    Mental Health Ireland: 01 284 1166

    Pieta House: 1800 247 247

    Suicide or Survive (SOS): 
    01 272 2158

    Aware: 1800 80 48 48

    Samaritans: 116 123

    LGBT Ireland: 1800 929 539


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    • 1 hr 4 min
    Executive's Journey from Addiction to Advocacy with Nick Jonsson

    Executive's Journey from Addiction to Advocacy with Nick Jonsson

    Our latest episode is a testament to the strength of human
    will and the power of transformation. I sat down with an awe-inspiring guest, Nick who candidly shared his turbulent journey, from wrestling with alcohol addiction to championing mental health awareness. Nick’s story, riddled with piercing highs and soul-crushing lows, shines a light on the importance of
    self-discipline and the valor in 'parenting ourselves'. His story is a rally cry for all who are trapped in silent battles, encouraging them to embrace their struggles and use them as a stepping stone to redemption.

     

    Follow: Nick Jonsson

    INSTAGRAM: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/jonssonnick/
    WEBSITE: https://www.nickjonsson.com/

    FACEBOOK: ⁠ https://www.facebook.com/jonsson.nick

    YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/NickJonsson

    WEBSITE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-jonsson/?originalSubdomain=sg


    If you would like to share your story and help inspire others
    or have a perspective on Mental Health, please contact me for our conversation.


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    Your Mental Health information line - Ireland

    Mental Health Ireland: 01 284 1166

    Pieta House: 1800 247 247

    Suicide or Survive (SOS): 
    01 272 2158

    Aware: 1800 80 48 48

    Samaritans: 116 123

    LGBT Ireland: 1800 929 539



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    • 48 min
    It's Not Always Depression with Hilary Jacobs Hendel

    It's Not Always Depression with Hilary Jacobs Hendel

    In this podcast episode, Hilary, a psychotherapist, discusses the Change Triangle and the importance of understanding and processing emotions. The Change Triangle is a tool that helps individuals recognize and navigate their emotions, moving from inhibitory emotions (such as anxiety, shame, and guilt) to core emotions (such as anger, sadness, fear, joy, excitement, and sexual excitement). Hilary emphasizes the need to validate and experience core emotions, as suppressing them can lead to symptoms like anxiety and depression. She shares personal experiences of how she learned to recognize and work with her own emotions, highlighting the transformative power of understanding and embracing emotions. The episode also touches on the impact of childhood experiences on emotional development and the role of defenses in avoiding emotional pain. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of creating a safe space for emotions and the lifelong practice of emotional awareness and self-compassion.


    Follow Hilary Jacobs Hendel:

    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/hilaryjacobshendel/

    WEBSITE: https://www.hilaryjacobshendel.com/

    YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/thechangetriangle

    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorHilaryJacobsHendel

    If you would like to share your story and help inspire others
    or have a perspective on Mental Health, please contact me for our conversation.


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    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dontbeafraidtotalk/

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    Your Mental Health information line - Ireland

    Mental Health Ireland: 01 284 1166

    Pieta House: 1800 247 247

    Suicide or Survive (SOS): 
    01 272 2158

    Aware: 1800 80 48 48

    Samaritans: 116 123

    LGBT Ireland: 1800 929 539


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    • 1 hr 5 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
26 Ratings

26 Ratings

DerekMurray ,

Great topics!

The podcast is informative and James adds a great personal touch to mental health topics with his podcast.

Adrian O'quinn ,

Thank you

So much knowledge!! Also, explained on a way that is so easy for anyone to understand. Thank you. 

GerLynch@ ,

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Thank you for the great information! I truly appreciate what you’re doing!

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