What’s Your Therapy‪?‬ Natalie McIvor

In today's episode I am talking to psychotherapist and counsellor Kirsty Stacey. We will be focussing on the lack of emotional connection in childhood and the profound effects this can have on relationships in later life. We discuss:How attachment issues show up in individuals Ways to support people to feel safe in their bodies People pleasing and perfectionismHow to be as real as you can be About Kirsty: I am an integrative therapist and am curious about understandi...

In this episode I am speaking to one of my oldest friends Laura Tackley. Laura was diagnosed in August 2021 whilst on holiday in Cornwall. She charts her experience of living with cancer via her Instagram account @kicking_cancer_in_the_bowel.Wed discuss:the difference between incurable and terminal cancerwhere does her inner strength come fromthe reality of living with cancersupporting others with cancerlosing independencesurvivors guilt

In this week's episode I speak to Creating Kinder Kids founder Katriona Perrett. Katriona works with young children to teach them mindfulness and kindness skills. We discuss how children can learn techniques that will resource them as they grow older, how kids learn to be unkind and the importance of self regulation. Katriona shares her journey through performing arts to develop these wonderful classes that support children in their journey through the kingdom of kindness. She shares som...

In this week's episode I am so thrilled to interview my nephew Jamie. He is the founder of dating brand FITFCK and is a mental health advocate for both men and young peopleWe discuss: the stigma around men, mental health and opening uphow he wants to change this stigmathe ethos behind the dating brandthe importance of communitythe different ways anxiety can show up for people.I am so proud of Jamie for his achievements and his message is important to hear.About Jamie:The idea of FITFCK c...

In this week's episode I talk to Samantha Kendal Bye, an International Mountain Leader and Outdoor Wellness Coach. Samantha shares with us where her love of mountaineering come from, the importance of spaces for women to get to know themselves and be around others linking back to the 'Red Tent' and how to approach building a metaphorical toolbox to keep ourselves safe. She shares with us some of her own daily habits that improve her mental wellbeing and I'm sure we can all take something from...

In this week's episode I speak to Lucy Parley about her journey with ADHD for both herself and her 8 year old. We discuss:ADHD diagnosisthe difference between male and female ADHD presentationmotherhood and ADHDhow fear and shame show uppeople pleasinghow you can move through the journey in your own wayI am sure that if you are a parent with ADHD you will resonate with many things that Lucy and I discuss. About Lucy:Digital content creator and copywriter, founder of My Other L...