Signposts for Living with Dr Kirsten Hunter
186 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago -Opening the doors of Psychology to you. The ultimate clinical conversation across the expanse of challenging issues. Improve your quality of life. Kirsten has learnt from 20+ years of experience where the therapeutic value lies. She is eager to open the floodgates of psychological knowledge and share it with you.This podcast was prompted by her writing the Signposts for Living series. Together covering 153 areas, these books include Control you Consciousness, Understanding Myself, Mindfulness and State of Flow, Understanding Others - loved ones to tricky ones, Parenting and Nailing being an Adult. Kirsten is an enthusiastic sharer of valued information. She's eager to start a conversation.www.kirstenhunterauthor.com
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Let's talk about sex! Therapy conversations. Co-presenter Kristen Coggan
September 12, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBSex comes up in therapy all the time. Either the client presents to talk about sexual issues or problems, or we end up there at some point. These are the frequent flier topics that come up frequently in session. Hear about these sexual issues that so many of us relate to. #sex #sexual issues #psychology #self care #relationshiptherapy Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealtheachother Our monthly Psychology newsletter - https://kirstenhunterauthor.com/newsl...
Honeymoon phase of your relationship - how to not lose your brain
September 05, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3 MBNo one is immune. We all become besotted and blind in the first stage of a relationship. But there is a lot going on here. Learn about yourself, learn about your personal projections and your baffling brain. #relationship #relationshipadvice #psychology #selfhelp
QUICK CHAT, Honeymoon phase of your relationship - how to not lose your brain
September 05, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3 MBNo one is immune. We all become besotted and blind in the first stage of a relationship. But there is a lot going on here. Learn about yourself, learn about your personal projections and your baffling brain. #relationship #relationshipadvice #psychology #selfhelp Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealtheachother Our monthly Psychology newsletter - https://kirstenhunterauthor.com/newsletter/ Mental Health and Psychology Blog – https://kirstenhunterauthor....
QUICK CHAT, Are you in a enmeshed relationship?
August 23, 2021 20:00 - 3 minutes - 2.56 MBEnmeshed relationships creep up on you, and they hold your individuality ransom without you even knowing. Do you know how to spot one? Have you been in one? What to do… #relationships #psychology #assertiveness
QUICK CHAT, What is Secondary Gain? Are you or your loved ones trapped in it.
August 23, 2021 20:00 - 3 minutes - 2.56 MBSecondary gain is a complex motivational pull that few know about. With this information our eyes can open up to what may be truly keeping us stuck in our tough times. #relationships #psychology Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealtheachother Our monthly Psychology newsletter - https://kirstenhunterauthor.com/newsletter/ Mental Health and Psychology Blog – https://kirstenhunterauthor.com/psychology-blog/ Psychology Books for sale – https://kirstenhu...
Dealing with narcissistic parents. Special Guest John Andrews
August 15, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBJohn, now a grandparent himself, has had a staggering and eye opening experience with his parents; his Dad who is heavily narcissistic in his behaviour, and his Mum who has lost her soul in her life of submission. John became informed and learnt to step out of this family dynamic. His launch into his current life approach is enlightening and heart-warming. He can now care for them and keep his head. Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealtheachother Our mon...
QUICK CHAT How to do simple daily meditation.
August 08, 2021 20:00 - 6 minutes - 4.47 MBMeditation is the skill of concentration. You can learn this skill and make it part of your daily routine. Reap the benefits of a quieter mind.
QUICK CHAT, How to do simple daily meditation.
August 08, 2021 20:00 - 6 minutes - 4.47 MBMeditation is the skill of concentration. You can learn this skill and make it part of your daily routine. Reap the benefits of a quieter mind. Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealtheachother Our monthly Psychology newsletter - https://kirstenhunterauthor.com/newsletter/ Mental Health and Psychology Blog – https://kirstenhunterauthor.com/psychology-blog/ Psychology Books for sale – https://kirstenhunterauthor.com/psychological-books/ Website - https...
QUICK CHAT, How to do simple daily meditation.
August 08, 2021 20:00 - 6 minutes - 4.47 MBMeditation is the skill of concentration. You can learn this skill and make it part of your daily routine. Reap the benefits of a quieter mind.
Exercise; Embrace the wound instead of punish the wound. We all need to move. Special Guest Danielle Gardiner.
August 01, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBDanielle and I had a thought provoking chat about people's relationships with their bodies and their approach to exercise. Our worlds of psychology and exercise coming together. Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealtheachother Our monthly Psychology newsletter - https://kirstenhunterauthor.com/newsletter/ Mental Health and Psychology Blog – https://kirstenhunterauthor.com/psychology-blog/ Psychology Books for sale – https://kirstenhunterauthor.com/psyc...
Powerful Autism Parenting. Special Guest Katherine Clothier
June 29, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBThis is a deep dive into Autism. Katherine Clothier speaks with a wealth of experience and insight as a parent of a child with Autism. I really enjoyed our chewing over of so many crucial issues. Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealtheachother Our monthly Psychology newsletter - https://kirstenhunterauthor.com/newsletter/ Mental Health and Psychology Blog – https://kirstenhunterauthor.com/psychology-blog/ Psychology Books for sale – https://kirstenh...
QUICK CHAT, Parenting; an apprenticeship for growing children into thriving adults.
June 05, 2021 23:00 - 5 minutes - 4.03 MBAs well as love and pride for our child, parenting can be viewed as creating an apprenticeship for your child. You are guiding them in their self skills and life skills. What an incredible role we have as parents when you sit back and view it this way. This framework guides us in our decisions and supports us in our difficult times as parents. Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealtheachother Our monthly Psychology newsletter - https://kirstenhunterauthor....
QUICK CHAT, Are you in an enmeshed relationship?
June 05, 2021 23:00 - 6 minutes - 4.23 MBEnmeshed relationships sneak up on you and tie you up in disabling knots. What is an enmeshed relationship? Many are in one or have witnessed one and they don't know what it is. Time to skill up. Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealtheachother Our monthly Psychology newsletter - https://kirstenhunterauthor.com/newsletter/ Mental Health and Psychology Blog – https://kirstenhunterauthor.com/psychology-blog/ Psychology Books for sale – https://kirstenhun...
QUICK CHAT, Why do we create a black sheep when we have a gathering of people, in our family, with friends, at work?
June 05, 2021 23:00 - 5 minutes - 3.84 MBAre you the black sheep? Have you made others the black sheep in your family or at work? It's fascinating and humbling when we learn why we humans have this unfortunate knack of exclusion. Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealtheachother Our monthly Psychology newsletter - https://kirstenhunterauthor.com/newsletter/ Mental Health and Psychology Blog – https://kirstenhunterauthor.com/psychology-blog/ Psychology Books for sale – https://kirstenhunteraut...
What is your Attachment Style in relationships? Co-presenter Kristen Coggan.
May 13, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBAttachment style is the foundation of your psychology, but it really is something that most people don't know about or comprehend. This is about knowing how you tick. How do you feel about trusting love, letting people in and being vulnerable. This is your ability to love and be loved . Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealtheachother Our monthly Psychology newsletter - https://kirstenhunterauthor.com/newsletter/ Mental Health and Psychology Blog – http...
What is your Attachment Style in relationships? Chat buddy Kristen Coggan.
May 13, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBAttachment style is the foundation of your psychology, but it really is something that most people don't know about or comprehend. This is about knowing how you tick. How do you feel about trusting love, letting people in and being vulnerable. This is your ability to love and be loved .
Your Attachment Style; what is your complex relationship with love and loving others. This is the foundation of your relationship with yourself, your people and the world.
May 13, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBAttachment style is the foundation of your psychology, but it really is something that most people don't know about or comprehend. This is about knowing how you tick. How do you feel about trusting love, letting people in and being vulnerable. This is your ability to love and be loved .
Sleep, does it torture you? Learn the tricks. Chat buddy Kristen Coggan
April 14, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBIs sleep your misbehaving bedfellow? 30% of the population right now are struggling to sleep. Without sleep we struggle to function, to cope with life and to be good company for ourselves and others. Here are the top psych tricks to get back on track when sleep eludes you.
Sleep, does it torture you? Learn the tricks. Co-presenter Kristen Coggan
April 14, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBIs sleep your misbehaving bedfellow? 30% of the population right now are struggling to sleep. Without sleep we struggle to function, to cope with life and to be good company for ourselves and others. Here are the top psych tricks to get back on track when sleep eludes you. Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealtheachother Our monthly Psychology newsletter - https://kirstenhunterauthor.com/newsletter/ Mental Health and Psychology Blog – https://kirstenhun...
Sleep. Does sleep torture you? Learn the tricks to master this misbehaving bedfellow.
April 14, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB30% of the population right now are struggling to sleep. Without sleep we struggle to function, to cope with life and to be good company for ourselves and others. Here are the top psych tricks to get back on track when sleep eludes you.
State of Flow! How can you live in the zone where you feel truly alive, time stops, you are consumed by meaning.
April 14, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBState of flow is our optimal human state, but so few people know about it. This is a tragedy. You need to know how to find your personal direction so that you are consumed by purpose and passion. A child can be lost in their sandpit, consumed by pleasure and satisfaction. What is your adult equivalent?
State of Flow; crucial to living with passion and purpose. Co-presenter Kristen Coggan
April 14, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBState of flow is our optimal human state, so isn't it crazy that it's not common knowledge. We should be all over this, it's the Holy Grail for happiness. It's extremely doable and within easy reach. This podcast brings this gem of wisdom to you. Enjoy! Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealtheachother Our monthly Psychology newsletter - https://kirstenhunterauthor.com/newsletter/ Mental Health and Psychology Blog – https://kirstenhunterauthor.com/psycho...
State of Flow; crucial to living with passion and purpose. Chat buddy Kristen Coggan
April 14, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBState of flow is our optimal human state, so isn't it crazy that it's not common knowledge. We should be all over this, it's the Holy Grail for happiness. It's extremely doable and within easy reach. This podcast brings this gem of wisdom to you. Enjoy!
Choosing your partner. Tricks to look out for, the good, the bad and the ugly! Co-presenter Kristen Coggan.
April 13, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBPodcast - How do we choose our partner? We all need to be skilled at who to choose as our life partner. Partnering well boosts quality of life, while poor judgment here can be a major life stressor. Learn the tricks, learn the clues. Be confident in your dating skills. Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealtheachother Our monthly Psychology newsletter - https://kirstenhunterauthor.com/newsletter/ Mental Health and Psychology Blog – https://kirstenhunterau...
Choosing our partner. How do we choose well? Tricks to look out for, the good, bad and the ugly!
April 13, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBWe all need to be super skilled at who to choose as our life partner. Partnering well means quality of life, while poor judgment here is a life disaster. We really don't have much of a clue of how to negotiate this dodgeball life stage. Learn the tricks, learn the clues. Be confident in your dating skills.
Choosing your partner. Tricks to look out for, the good, the bad and the ugly! Chat buddy Kristen Coggan.
April 13, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBPodcast - How do we choose our partner? We all need to be skilled at who to choose as our life partner. Partnering well boosts quality of life, while poor judgment here can be a major life stressor. Learn the tricks, learn the clues. Be confident in your dating skills.
QUICK CHAT What are Anxiety Attacks vs Panic Attacks? How are they relevant to you?
April 05, 2021 07:00 - 8 minutes - 5.87 MBHuman beings react to psychological threat. How? With a state of physical and mental crisis. This is called an Anxiety Attack, or in it's more severe form, a Panic Attack. Has this happened to you? If not, something in this direction will inevitably tap you on the shoulder at some point in your furture. We need to understand this human tendency, and learn to master our vulnerable. https://www.facebook.com/KirstenHunterAuthor/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kirsten-hunter-803977209/ https://...
QUICK CHAT, What are Anxiety Attacks vs Panic Attacks? How are they relevant to you?
April 05, 2021 07:00 - 8 minutes - 5.87 MBHuman beings react to psychological threat. How? With a state of physical and mental crisis. This is called an Anxiety Attack, or in it's more severe form, a Panic Attack. Has this happened to you? If not, something in this direction will inevitably tap you on the shoulder at some point in your furture. We need to understand this human tendency, and learn to master our vulnerable. https://www.facebook.com/KirstenHunterAuthor/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kirsten-hunter-803977209/ https://...
QUICK CHAT, Femininity and masculinity, where is your balance, what are your levels? Why is this important?
April 05, 2021 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.06 MBFemininity and masculinity is not about gender, it is about the balance between your nurturing and your goal directed self. Learn what this all means for you. https://www.facebook.com/KirstenHunterAuthor/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kirsten-hunter-803977209/ https://www.instagram.com/kirstenhunterauthor/ https://twitter.com/Kirstenhunterau https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfuGZGIGrzSMf-togK4-xdQ
QUICK CHAT Active recharge vs passive recharge. How to actively recharge rather than drain your energy levels.
April 05, 2021 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.93 MBWe live in a hectic time. We are routinely in 'go' mode and using our energy reserves. It is therefore so incredibly important to know how to recharge our batteries. But most of us are getting this wrong. We are routinely doing the opposite of recharging our energy levels. Find out why and how. https://www.facebook.com/KirstenHunterAuthor/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kirsten-hunter-803977209/ https://www.instagram.com/kirstenhunterauthor/ https://twitter.com/Kirstenhunterau https://www.y...
QUICK CHAT Femininity and masculinity, where is your balance, what are your levels? Why is this important?
April 05, 2021 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.06 MBFemininity and masculinity is not about gender, it is about the balance between your nurturing and your goal directed self. Learn what this all means for you. https://www.facebook.com/KirstenHunterAuthor/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kirsten-hunter-803977209/ https://www.instagram.com/kirstenhunterauthor/ https://twitter.com/Kirstenhunterau https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfuGZGIGrzSMf-togK4-xdQ
QUICK CHAT How do you manage Anxiety Attacks and Panic Attacks? How do you take back control?
April 05, 2021 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.12 MBIt is a skill to diffuse an Anxiety Attack. They are a common human stress reaction and yet most of us have no idea how to handle them. We often have no idea of what is happening to us. Learn to take back control and not fear Anxiety Attacks. A great skill to have in your back pocket. https://www.facebook.com/KirstenHunterAuthor/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kirsten-hunter-803977209/ https://www.instagram.com/kirstenhunterauthor/ https://twitter.com/Kirstenhunterau https://www.youtube.com...
QUICK CHAT, How do you manage Anxiety Attacks and Panic Attacks? How do you take back control?
April 05, 2021 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.12 MBIt is a skill to diffuse an Anxiety Attack. They are a common human stress reaction and yet most of us have no idea how to handle them. We often have no idea of what is happening to us. Learn to take back control and not fear Anxiety Attacks. A great skill to have in your back pocket. https://www.facebook.com/KirstenHunterAuthor/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kirsten-hunter-803977209/ https://www.instagram.com/kirstenhunterauthor/ https://twitter.com/Kirstenhunterau https://www.youtube.com...
QUICK CHAT, Active recharge vs passive recharge. How to actively recharge rather than drain your energy levels.
April 05, 2021 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.93 MBWe live in a hectic time. We are routinely in 'go' mode and using our energy reserves. It is therefore so incredibly important to know how to recharge our batteries. But most of us are getting this wrong. We are routinely doing the opposite of recharging our energy levels. Find out why and how. https://www.facebook.com/KirstenHunterAuthor/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kirsten-hunter-803977209/ https://www.instagram.com/kirstenhunterauthor/ https://twitter.com/Kirstenhunterau https://www.y...
QUICK CHAT How do you support a loved one who is having a Panic Attack?
April 05, 2021 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.38 MBThere you are with your loved one who is having a Panic Attack. What do you do? How do you talk them down? How do you not get caught up in their crisis? You can't fix it, so how do you help them to diffuse their Panic for themselves. These are essential skills. What a great area to feel confident in. https://www.facebook.com/KirstenHunterAuthor/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kirsten-hunter-803977209/ https://www.instagram.com/kirstenhunterauthor/ https://twitter.com/Kirstenhunterau https:/...
QUICK CHAT, How do you support a loved one who is having a Panic Attack?
April 05, 2021 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.38 MBThere you are with your loved one who is having a Panic Attack. What do you do? How do you talk them down? How do you not get caught up in their crisis? You can't fix it, so how do you help them to diffuse their Panic for themselves. These are essential skills. What a great area to feel confident in. https://www.facebook.com/KirstenHunterAuthor/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kirsten-hunter-803977209/ https://www.instagram.com/kirstenhunterauthor/ https://twitter.com/Kirstenhunterau https:/...