What is fun? and what is the most fun thing you have ever done? In this fun episode: James and Christelle talk about their experiences of fun, why can sometimes feel difficult to have it! Thank you for listening!
After a revelation that her Enneagram number changed recently James and Christelle talk about how the Enneagram has been a useful tool for them in their self awareness journey. A short one this week after last weeks interview with Christina - Thank you for listening! Do send us comments and subscribe - thank you
For the first time telling with James and Christelle, mother of 3 boys and successful business woman Christina Ann shares her story of fleeing Domestic Violence. We discuss Shame, Fear and Guilt, about the anxiety of sharing our stories of abuse and the steps taken to heal. Please do subscribe for more episodes and support our work via KO-FI at Ko-fi.com/Jamesballantyne Thank you
In this Episode James and Christelle have a conversation about 'What do people need?' and how this is an important question for individuals, couples and also for organisations and charities working in communities.
In this episode James and Christelle reflect on their recent interview with April Kling Meyer, which can be viewed in full on you tube here: https://youtu.be/YCWsCReJnWg We talk perfectionism and creativity as well as developing safe space for the inner child. Please do support our work on Ko-FI: https://ko-fi.com/jamesballantyne April can be contacted and please do support her here: https://www.patreon.com/aprilklingmeyer
How might reconnecting with our creative side aid us in healing from Trauma? In Episode 14 of Ponderings across the pond, James and Christelle share how creativity, art, painting and drawing has enabled them to heal, and reveal to them areas of their lives to heal from. Recovery of your Inner child is here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Recovery-Your-Inner-Child-Liberating/dp/0671701355/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=capacchione&qid=1621187409&sr=8-1 Supernatural creativity is here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Supernatural-Creativity-Creating-Restorative-Impact/dp/1733724818/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=supernatural+creativity&qid=1621187454&sr=8-1 #healing #trauma #creativity
James and Christelle have an announcement! Do have a listen to discover, here's a short update from them We just wanted to thank you for watching and sharing the 12 Episodes so far! Please do LIKE and SUBSCRIBE Blogs we mention are: www.christellelerryn.com www.appropriateacting.wordpress.com YOU CAN NOW FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/ponderingsacrosspond FB; fb.com/ponderingsacrossthepond Support us on Ko-FI : Ko-fi.com/Jamesballantyne Thank you! (oh yes and like if you like sprouts!, share if you hate them..) (Episode 12 was on youtube only.. we know we skipped one!)
In his first public interview, James shares some of his healing journey, from the first steps of self awareness, to recognising the emotional abuse he experienced in childhood. He talks about the recover of his inner child, and what he needed to hear to heal. To read more of his story it is available on his blog www.appropriateacting.wordpress.com #narcissism #therapy #healing #parentalabuse #emotionalabuse
In this Episode James and Christelle respond to 5 frequently asked questions about their Long Distance Relationship Thank you for listening! #LDR #Covid #travel
Jenni shares with James and Christelle her writing journey, life during Covid and also details of an upcoming project to help young people respond emotionally to the pandemic. #covidcatharsis For more details of the project go to jenniosborn.org or qawah.co.uk - especially if you are a youth worker and want to get involved.
Are Generation X adults undergoing a collective healing from Baby Boomer parents? Open question..What are your thoughts? Being part of this conversation may help us realise that we're not alone. Do also check out resources on this issue, and a blog at https://wp.me/P3f615-H #abuse #generationX #domesticviolence #trauma #mentalhealth #narcissism #therapy
Might Happiness be a counter cultural revolution? Why are we more comfortable talking about pain than joy? We don't have the answer, but we're willing to encourage the conversation. This Episode is inspired by the latest video from YES THEORY, you can find the link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWRlPKMAkRk To contact Christelle go to www.christellelerryn.com To contact James go to www.appropriateacting.wordpress.com
Christelle was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. In this episode she shares part 2 of her story where we discuss time, medication, misconceptions and perhaps a nod to LOTRs :)
Christelle was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, in this episode she shares the first part of her story. If Christelle's story resonated with you please subscribe, like and share. To support us and if you like our work, please do buy us a coffee, at https://ko-fi.com/jamesballantyne We referred to the following links in our show www.chadd.org www.drhallowell.com www.additudemag.com #adhd #story #selfawareness #adhdlife
In a lighter episode than previous, James and Christelle explore some of the differences between UK and USA in regard to language, specifically regarding food...
'How do people use feelings to manipulate?' That's the question James and Christelle ponder in this latest episode. We talk about validating emotions, being human, healing and some of the patterns emotionally abusive people use. Trigger warning, this episode does contain material that could upset those who have experienced trauma. Do comment below and like the episode, We can be contacted via www.christellelerryn.com and www.appropriateacting.wordpress.com #healing #therapy #darvo #emotions
In this Episode, James and Christelle actually try and answer the question they didn't answer in episode 1 ; Who are you? , In a long conversation in which they kept the video running, they discuss feelings, emotions and who we are as humans. We would love to hear comments and do suggest questions and themes for future episodes Thank you for watching! For more on the themes we talk about, do have look at our blogs : www.christellelerryn.com or www.appropriateacting.wordpress.com (James)
James is from Hartlepool, UK, Christelle is from San Diego, they invite you on their journey through conversations on humour, depth, growth and healing. In this first episode James and Christelle introduce themselves and what to expect in future episodes You can find us on You Tube : https://youtu.be/Sa4NKG4fYS0 And blogs Christelle : www.christellelerryn.com and James at www.appropriateacting.wordpress.com