Helen and Steph Muddle Through Helen and Steph

A loss or change of identity can happen for many reasons, and at any point in our lives. It may be planned, unplanned, sudden or gradual. In this episode we look at why an identity crisis can occur, how this can impact our mental health and self belief, and how we can reignite our 'sense of self'. We consider all the deep and meaningful questions of life and identity including purpose, belonging, happiness, and morals, and discuss some of the really practical things we can do to f...

Thanks for listening to this long-awaited episode! This topic was really important to us, so we hope you find it useful. We chat all about how to manage and navigate difficult emotions - identifying early warning signs, how societal pressures influence our feelings and responses, and finding healthy coping strategies. We also look at the art of identifying specific emotions in order to deal with them whilst feeling safe and in control, especially during these difficult times.Music: Outdoors I...

Happy New Year! 2022 is here and we're tackling taking the pressure off in January! If you're joining us for the first time, thank you for dropping by and if you've listened before, thank you for joining us again! Sorry there's been a bit of a break since you heard from us, Christmas life took over! Our sitting with difficult emotions episode will be coming soon. After recapping on Christmas and New Year celebrations, we chat SMART goals, giving yourself permission to relax and remember...

A little teaser for episode 22! We've been wanting to chat about this topic for a while. When sitting with difficult emotions in a safe and healthy way, find out how it can benefit our wellbeing and ability to move forward. Look forward to joining you next week to dive into this one!Music: Outdoors In Summer by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Support the Show.

We're back! It's so lovely to be back recording the podcast again. If you're joining us for the first time, thank you for dropping by and if you've listened before, thank you for coming back! In this episode we have a little recap on life, Helen has produced a baby and Steph has been DJing at a cricket tournament! The topic this week is coming back, whether it's to a social life, working in the office or going to a gig. We dive into trusting your gut, managing expectations and living the hedg...

This will be our last episode in the first series, as we're taking a little break until the Autumn while one of our hosts Helen has some time off to have a baby.And on that note, this episode covers the topic of being pregnant during the pandemic. We chat about how the pandemic has added an extra layer of anxiety at an already stressful time, and how it has impacted the pregnancy journey, from work challenges to attending appointments alone. But we also think about some of the more positive c...