Oversharing Waring

After a prolonged pause, I'm backkkk! In this episode I discuss relationships that perpetuate our negative views of ourselves and how difficult it is to step back from them.

This episode explains a large part of how my anxiety manifested itself. T/W: Sexual assault. The part of my life that I have hidden from so many for 25 years. Sexual violence against women is rampant and often we don't speak about our experiences but we're far from alone. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Realising that a relationship is no longer serving you can spark a terrible kind of grief. I've spent a lot of this year coming to terms with the detrimental impact of the way my Mum treats me. It's painful to admit but I hadn't wanted that to be my reality. Grief can also allow for healing and can help you to move forwards with a clearer sense of what you want from your relationships with people. I hope you enjoy this episode x

How has your mental health been impacted throughout the pandemic?  In this episode I talk about processing living through a global crisis and how as an anxious person, I've navigated the past two years.Talking is so important and we all have own story of living in a pandemic. Sharing fears, admitting to not always coping are all part of our collective experience. Don't be afraid to say you're having a hard time. Big love xx

Are you conscious of when you are beginning to take steps to heal without even actually trying? Allow yourself those small wins and use it to push yourself forward.I'm trying to reframe previously ingrained behaviour and ways of thinking that don't serve me anymore. As my anxiety makes its self known , I talk in the episode about difficult conversations, wanting to rewrite the past and learning to trust my intuition.

In this episode I talk about a particularly difficult subject - not having the relationship I so longed for with my Mum. It's a heartfelt episode where I discuss a complicated, often unforgiving upbringing. It sometimes takes a lot to admit how you really feel when the reality is that you so don't want it to be your reality. But there's strength in admitting that you're struggling. Taking time to acknowledge your true feelings and giving yourself to process them can only be a good thing.Let me know what you think of this episode x

Admitting to feeling vulnerable is rarely easy - how you deal with those feelings is even harder. In this episode, I explore why it's important to talk about vulnerability and how I'm learning to fill the void that has affected me throughout my life.I also chat about how my menstrual cycle affects my mental health. It's something that is rarely talked about. I hope you enjoy, it's live now wherever you get your podcasts. 

Welcome to season 2 of Oversharing Waring. In this episode,  I discuss health anxiety with my lovely guest, Kellie. It's never easy to talk up about how mental health impacts our lives but Kellie gives an honest insight about how her early years have shaped  her. It's a very interesting listen that many people will relate to. 

Here it is, episode 20! In this episode, I talk about what I've learnt from starting a podcast and how social construct means that people are afraid to speak the truth for fear of being judged. I also share a counselling session I had recently that allowed my subconscious thoughts to emerge to the surface. I hope it helps people to feel empowered about speaking their truth and feel less alone. Keep an eye out for season 2 of Oversharing Waring! 

In this episode, I chat to my friend Emily about our similar struggles with anxiety, how it's impacted her life and how there's nothing better than a glass of wine and a cheeseboard.It was so lovely to talk to Emily, her honesty is just brilliant. I hope you get as much out of our talk as I did. 

How often do we ask ourselves the questions that really matter? In this episode I talk about therapy and how I'm trying to unpick the grief of the past so that I can try to move forwards. It's never easy talking about your pain but I know it's part of the process to becoming happier.Content warning: this episode contains discussion of abuse and intrusive thoughts.

In this episode, it felt only right to talk about how my behaviour has been shaped by the abuse I suffered when I was younger and how it lead to years of negative patterns. I also talk about doing voluntary Social Media for a non-profit organisation that is running a campaign calling for the Government to fund emergency accommodation for those experiencing domestic abuse during lockdown and how it tapped into a side of me that wants to help others.

An in depth look at how my anxiety started. It's taken me to get to episode 16 to be able to talk about the cause and continuing struggle with a a difficult childhood. My most honest episode so far. Content warning: contains content about physical and mental abuse.

This year held so much promise for everybody but has been sabotaged by a certain pandemic. In this episode, I talk openly about how difficult Christmas was growing up and how I've come to realise that 2021 needs to be the year I work on my mental and physical health.In the UK, the Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123. 

In this episode, I talk about the residual impact of the first lockdown on our mental health and how it's impacting lockdown 2.0. I also chat about how it's OK to cry in car parks and leave bite marks in wedges of brie in times of stress. 

In this episode, I chat to my friend, Tewsday about her ongoing struggles with OCD. She debunks some myths surrounding OCD, the mental loops she has got stuck in and the impact of Covid on her mental health. I loved this brave and honest chat and hope you will too.If you're struggling with OCD or looking for online support, head to https://www.ocduk.org.

What happens when a phobia takes over your life and leads you to live under the shadow of fear and anxiety? In this episode, I discuss my fear of flying and how I eventually managed to get to grips with it through Neuro-linguistic programming and a lot of soul searching. 

This week, I chat with my friend Neil about his past struggles with mental health and how they've shaped the way he lives his life now. Hear all about how he overcame a particularly difficult time that touches so many men's lives. There's still such a stigma about men discussing their emotional wellbeing. Hopefully Neil's story will inspire more men to be open.

In this episode, I talk about how actually hitting rock bottom can be a good thing as it gave me an opportunity to reset my negative patterns of thinking. .Big love for all the support. Xx

This episode is a no holds barred account of the nervous breakdown I suffered a year after my fourth child was born. It was a very dark time for me - I hope by deep diving into how it affected every aspect of my life, that it provides comfort and support if you've also struggled. Much love xx