Know Your Own Psychology Dr Laura Williams

In this weeks episode of the podcast I talk about techniques we can all use to build our tolerance to distress and ability to regulate our emotions. We talk about strategies that can be found within Dialectical Behavioural Therapy or DBT, developed by Marsha Lineman and about how the aim is to widen our window of tolerance over time. I also share some examples from my own life in which I struggle to stay regulated all the time. I hope you get some value from this episode. Please remember to subscribe to the 'Know Your Own Psychology' podcast and write a review if you enjoyed it. 

 

As promised, here is link to a useful DBT workbook if anyone would like to dive a bit deeper and learn some more DBT skills. 

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Skills-Training-Handouts-Worksheets-Second/dp/1572307811/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3FD282WPCTWG5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.b5Nm4lloZGiWWsj3fTELzo6n3s5nHKkh4-uBbyZys6VFs6WWIPgVJybubdyczPPgCqBghJk_8wdfDDlG6nZiVbFrH1UmVNnWNQSXAu-2FbLvZlDKGTjRi3jbV2bj40vKmSTpPeoIKAU7wUk535-e3WFnneguHOxoXcXLyQ80U_oJQHNn502vyzUky0t8XEMe8eD4ERtnjJfYHcfYhYSUkrq3spv-xoK0nDwm-9rOgnU.vWQbRiqo35ENjVyAWDKFW-HGnDyqJ8kgr9HOle9jC2U&dib_tag=se&keywords=dbt+workbook&qid=1708708415&sprefix=DBT+%2Caps%2C280&sr=8-3

In this podcast I talk to Sophie McGown. Sophie is the founder of EARSASS – a product based business selling striking statement earrings that she set up through the pandemic. In this episode, we discuss creativity, psychological wellbeing and how a traumatic life event catapulted Sophie into the conversation around mental health. This episode is such a beautiful reminder of how we can use the challenges of our lives and make them matter. This conversation felt so easy, yet so very important and I could have talked to Sophie all day. Now I do need to note a trigger warning here as this episode talks about suicide. Please make sure that if you are struggling with any of the issues raised that you seek the appropriate support. I have listed some support organisations below. 

Breathing Space 0800 83 85 87

Samaritans 116 123

You can find Professor Rory O'Connors book, 'When It Is Darkest' at the link below. 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/When-Darkest-People-Suicide-Prevent/dp/B09K9FTDMF/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1EJ1TCI4K0UPY&keywords=when+it+is+darkest&qid=1707809054&sprefix=when+it+is+%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-1

In today's episode of the podcast I am talking to Simone Heng. Simone is a Hay House author and speaker who has delivered keynote speeches at SXSW, TedX, Harvard and the UN. We explore Simone's story of familial trauma and how human connection helped her to heal her from the patterns of her past. In her book, 'Let's Talk About Loneliness' Simone explores how the global pandemic in 2020 woke us up to how disconnected the world had become. Simone is smart, funny and engaging and I know that you will love her as much as I do.

You can buy Simone's book 'Lets Talk About Loneliness' at the following link https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lets-Talk-About-Loneliness-Connection/dp/B0C1HNRBZ8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=22MAKYA6G0NP8&keywords=let%27s+talk+about+loneliness&qid=1707164433&sprefix=lets+talk+about+loneline%2Caps%2C266&sr=8-1#customerReviews

And please do go give Simone a follow over on instagram - 

https://www.instagram.com/simoneheng/

It's 2024! Come and set your intentions with me in this micro episode of under 20 minutes. I outline 8 key questions to ask yourself while planning your year ahead. No new year's resolutions here! In the 'Know Your Own Psychology' community we love a vulnerable share and that's what you get here. I talk family struggles, why I am not drinking till April and what I want more and less of this year. All the prompts are listed at the end, so sit back, relax and let's get your 2024 off to the best start. Laura x

In today's podcast episode I talk about all things balance. My own take is that balance is actually an illusion and that rather than striving for that elusive equilibrium, we should instead be thinking about our emotional balance and regulation. This is essentially a 'behind the scenes' look at how I manage the never ending juggle of all the areas and roles in my life and how you might consider this for yourself. With action steps to consider and journal on, I hope this gives you something to think about. If you enjoy, please consider writing a review on apple podcasts. And if you'd like to take my quiz, click the link below. https://drlauraquiz.scoreapp.com

In todays episode of the podcast I talk to Laura Carey from 'Big Hearts Little Minds'. Laura is such a generous and lovely human being who has supported me from the very beginning. We began as strangers and I am now so grateful I get to support other women like Laura in their work. You can literally feel Laura's passion for the work she does. Laura's not for profit organisation helps to teach children and young people about their brain development, emotional regulation and how we can develop tool-kits to manage the ups's and down's in our lives. We also discuss parenting, how you are the person who knows your child best and how throwing away the parenting books was the best move I ever made after having my first baby a decade ago. You can find Laura over on instagram under the handle @bigheartlittlemindswl. Go give her a follow.