Anxiety Master: A Slice of Life

Dominic Clarkson-Decker
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A Slice of Life is the Anxiety Master podcast with psychotherapist Dominic Decker, offering emotional insight and practical guidance for relationships under strain and life after separation. When a relationship becomes difficult, love, disappointment, hope and fear can pull you in different directions. You may be trying to understand recurring arguments, wondering what could change, or questioning whether you still want to continue. After separation, you may miss the everyday familiarity of being together and the future you expected to share. Relief can sit alongside grief, guilt or regret. Ordinary moments can catch you unprepared, and you may feel unsure who you are outside the relationship. Drawing on his work with individuals and couples, Dominic explores these experiences with care and honesty. The episodes help you recognise patterns, understand conflicting feelings, consider your needs and find practical ways to respond to what is happening in your life. New episodes feature audio readings of Anxiety Master articles, with space to reflect and return to what matters to you. Dominic is a British-registered psychotherapist based in Berlin. Read the accompanying articles and explore further resources at anxietymaster.org Earlier episodes about anxiety, confidence and emotional wellbeing remain available in the archive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 11/23/2024

    Aligning with What Matters Most - Get Unstuck & Discover Your Power

    Welcome back to A Slice of Life - the Anxiety Master podcast with British psychotherapist Dominic Decker. This Episode: How to Get Unstuck & Discover Your Power Article and Helpful Overview here: https://www.anxietymaster.org/life-alignment-personal-direction/ Have you ever felt like you’re walking a path that doesn’t quite feel like yours? Or wondered if the life you’re living truly reflects your deepest values and direction? In this episode, we explore the idea of life alignment—what it means to live with a sense of purpose and clarity, and how to course-correct when we feel lost or out of sync with ourselves. Drawing from reflections on how we can lose touch with our direction, I’ll share practical insights to help you assess your own life alignment and take meaningful steps forward. Whether you’re feeling stuck, uncertain, or simply curious about how to live more authentically, this discussion offers a grounded, thoughtful approach to recalibrating your journey. We'll be looking at a practical framework to harmonise your life: Structural Alignment Tune in to explore: Why alignment matters and how it shapes our sense of purposeCommon signs of misalignment and how to spot themPractical steps for reconnecting with what feels right for you It’s never too late—or too early—to reflect, realign, and move forward with intention. I’d love to hear your thoughts! Please take a moment to complete our listener survey—it only takes a couple of minutes: https://podcast.anxietymaster.org/survey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Aligning with What Matters Most - Get Unstuck & Discover Your Power

  2. 11/22/2024

    Three Practical. Proven Tips To Restore A Loving Relationship

    Welcome back to A Slice of Life – the Anxiety Master podcast with British psychotherapist Dominic Decker. What do you think makes a loving relationship? Access the original article HERE. For many of us, this can be hard to define. Yet, we all know when our relationships aren’t working. Maybe it’s not enough time together, too little attention from each other, competing life priorities, or the relentless busyness of modern life. Mobile phones and other distractions can pull you away from what truly matters: giving and receiving the love and connection you both need. Left unaddressed, these challenges can cause partners to drift apart, unsure how to find their way back to one another. If any of this feels familiar, you’re in the right place. Today, we’re diving into the subtle factors that can weaken emotional bonds and exploring practical, proven strategies to rebuild and strengthen intimacy. Here’s what we’ll cover: Understanding Relationship Breakdown: Why miscommunication often masks deeper emotional disconnection.Recognising Common Patterns:The impact of neglecting meaningful interactions.How small gestures of affection can prevent emotional distance.Overcoming the harmful effects of stonewalling during conflicts. Practical Antidotes:The power of undivided, empathetic listening.Reintroducing meaningful gestures to show care and appreciation.Building a culture of gratitude and support in your relationship.These simple yet effective approaches can help you and your partner reconnect and create a more loving, supportive bond. I’d love to hear your thoughts! Please take a moment to complete our listener survey—it only takes a couple of minutes: https://podcast.anxietymaster.org/survey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Three Practical. Proven Tips To Restore A Loving Relationship

  3. 09/27/2024

    False Moods vs. True Anxiety

    Welcome back to A Slice of Life: The Anxiety Master podcast with psychotherapist Dominic Decker. Today's Episode: False Moods vs. True Anxiety Original article: https://www.anxietymaster.org/anxiety-truth-false-triggers-real-challenges/ Do you ever feel anxious or edgy for no clear reason? Perhaps a tingle on your tongue or a slight unease in your stomach bursts forth nowhere. Your thoughts race, your attention feels slippery, and suddenly, you're searching for answers—what’s wrong? Is it nerves before tomorrow's meeting because you want it to go well? Or is it lingering worry about a relationship in your life? You scan your emotional landscape for clues to the cause of unease. This extra scrutiny has you feeling more distracted, and sensations of anxiety may intensify. With your attention honed in on what's wrong, your well-intentioned brain assists the search, leading to cascading worries that overlook (potential) simple causes. The good news is anxiety is often less complicated, and we'll be untangling this in today's episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    False Moods vs. True Anxiety

  4. 07/19/2024

    Understanding Anxiety: How Listening to Your Body's Signals Can Guide Life Decisions

    Welcome back to A Slice of Life - the Anxiety Master podcast with British-registered psychotherapist Dominic Decker. This episode explores how tuning into your body's signals can help manage anxiety and improve decision-making. Article Link Here. I discuss the impact of modern distractions, how to listen to discomfort and identify common anxiety triggers. You'll learn practical steps to harness your body's intuition, overcome ambivalence, and make clear, confident choices. Join me and embrace your body's wisdom to enhance your well-being and guide you through life's decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Understanding Anxiety: How Listening to Your Body's Signals Can Guide Life Decisions

  5. 03/20/2024

    Why Do I Keep Saying Sorry? Learning to Break the Apology Cycle.

    In this podcast episode, "Why Do I Keep Saying Sorry? Learning to Break the Apology Cycle," we tackle the common yet often unexamined habit of excessive apologising. The episode covers a common of excessive apologising, and how it affects our self-perception and relationships. We'll guide you through understanding the difference between unnecessary apologies and genuine accountability, offering practical advice for shifting towards a gratitude-based communication style. Practising the guidance in this short podcast can transform your approach to interactions, enhance your well-being and the quality of your connections. Join me - British-registered psychotherapist - Dominic Decker to learn how to make this pivotal shift in your communication habits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why Do I Keep Saying Sorry? Learning to Break the Apology Cycle.

  6. 03/14/2024

    Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say!

    Welcome back to A Slice of Life - the Anxiety Master podcast with British-registered therapist Dominic Decker. Today, we'e uncovering various strategies for becoming more assertive in your daily life.  Assertiveness can be confusing because it requires balancing clear, direct communication of one's needs and boundaries with respect and empathy for others. People often confuse assertiveness with aggression. This is infringing on others rights, or mistake it for passivity. This is failing to stand up for one's rights.  Finding the middle ground where you respect yourself and others can be challenging without proper understanding and practice. This episode covers the roots of passive behaviour, different communication styles, why assertiveness can be difficult, and how to gradually build and apply an assertive attitude to daily conversations at work and in personal relationships. By the end of the episode, you'll have practical tools to express your needs and boundaries clearly and respectfully, fostering deeper connections and a more empowered sense of self.  To access the article and the FREE supportive resource: https://www.anxietymaster.org/assertive-communication-comprehensive-therapist-guide/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say!

  7. 03/12/2024

    Why Do I Do It? Understand and Overcome Self-Sabotage

    Welcome back to A Slice of Life - the Anxiety Master podcast with British-registered psychotherapist Dominic Decker. Today's episode explores the concept of self-sabotage and the underlying drivers that keep us tethered to harmful or unhelpful behaviours Have you ever found yourself puzzled by your own behaviours or decisions? Perhaps you can think of a time when you: Haphazardly rushed in to help, only to later regret it.Made a snap purchase for a shiny new thing you likely knew was rubbish.Sabotaged your health goals for a quick fast-food guzzle.Engaged in an impulsive online spat, only to feel yucky afterwards.All sorts of impulses and motivations drive our actions, and sometimes, what we do may surprise and confound us.  Understanding the why behind your actions reveals much about your emotional undercurrents and how they drive you toward or, indirectly, away from your deeper desires. This episode will help you uncover the psychological drivers behind confusing behaviours so that you can begin to identify and manage your primary needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why Do I Do It? Understand and Overcome Self-Sabotage

  8. 01/10/2024

    Tired of 'Goal-Setting'? Consider This Instead for 2024.

    It's back. January. New Year, New Youu ... uck. Some view the post-Xmas off-ramp as a timely interval to reflect and reset. Others scoff at fleeting intentions set to fade by February (who needs the torment?) Then there's the middle ground, where many of us stand – serious about improvement without being militant. Wherever you land, it never hurts to reassess your beliefs about change and potential for progress. And, according to some research, many of us foster an odd understanding of our capacity for change ... Let's Dive In! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Tired of 'Goal-Setting'? Consider This Instead for 2024.
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A Slice of Life is the Anxiety Master podcast with psychotherapist Dominic Decker, offering emotional insight and practical guidance for relationships under strain and life after separation. When a relationship becomes difficult, love, disappointment, hope and fear can pull you in different directions. You may be trying to understand recurring arguments, wondering what could change, or questioning whether you still want to continue. After separation, you may miss the everyday familiarity of being together and the future you expected to share. Relief can sit alongside grief, guilt or regret. Ordinary moments can catch you unprepared, and you may feel unsure who you are outside the relationship. Drawing on his work with individuals and couples, Dominic explores these experiences with care and honesty. The episodes help you recognise patterns, understand conflicting feelings, consider your needs and find practical ways to respond to what is happening in your life. New episodes feature audio readings of Anxiety Master articles, with space to reflect and return to what matters to you. Dominic is a British-registered psychotherapist based in Berlin. Read the accompanying articles and explore further resources at anxietymaster.org Earlier episodes about anxiety, confidence and emotional wellbeing remain available in the archive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Dominic Clarkson-Decker
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dominic Clarkson-Decker
  • Show Website
    Anxiety Master: A Slice of Life