Latest Psychological flexibility Podcast Episodes
Last episode of the Thriving Carer podcast
Thriving Carer: A Podcast for Unpaid Carers - September 28, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThriving podcast is a twice-monthly evidence-based resource to support unpaid and working caregivers with understanding the emotions they experience and help them to develop emotional resilience and psychological flexibility.
What is Toxic Positivity?
Thriving Carer: A Podcast for Unpaid Carers - July 21, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis week I am exploring the term “Toxic Positivity”; why it is important to recognise when this might be happening to you OR if you are doing it to others. Then lastly, how to reframe your thinking if this is something that is negatively impacting your life.
What is Caregiver Addiction?
Thriving Carer: A Podcast for Unpaid Carers - July 07, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis week I am exploring the term “Carer or Caregiver Addition” and how it can be possible to become addicted to caring for others but for your own emotional benefit; why it is important to recognise when this might be happening and how you can refocus on building a meaningful life, outside of u...
Control the controllable, and let the rest go!
Thriving Carer: A Podcast for Unpaid Carers - June 16, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis week I am exploring 'Controlling the controllable and let the rest go'. In the first section, I am talking about what control is and what is the difference between control and influence. Then I will be looking at why it is important to recognise the impact trying to control events can have...
New Name and exciting new future! What is Thriving Carer and what has changed.
Thriving Carer: A Podcast for Unpaid Carers - June 02, 2021 04:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this article, I will briefly outline some of the reasons for the change and provide an overview of the new approach we will taking and how these will be delivered.
May Magical Music Month - Part 2 Interview with Laura, Open Harmony
Thriving Carer: A Podcast for Unpaid Carers - May 16, 2021 14:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis is the second of a two-part series in May, exploring and celebrating the power of music. In this week’s article I share my interview with Laura Atyeo, Founder of Open Harmony, as we discuss how different elements of music can help different people to find joy, support and friendship.
May Magical Music Month – Part 1 – Why music is a powerful addition for a carer’s wellbeing toolbox
Thriving Carer: A Podcast for Unpaid Carers - May 05, 2021 06:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis is the first of a two-part series in May, exploring and celebrating the power of music. In this week’s article, I am exploring how music can be a free, simple but very effective tool for helping you to reduce the psychological and physical effects of prolonged stress; how you can experience...
The emotions of caring from a distance
Thriving Carer: A Podcast for Unpaid Carers - April 21, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis week I am exploring the emotional and psychological elements of caring for a friend or loved one from a distance and provide some activities to manage and reduce the guilt and stress that can be associated with being a carer or caregivers in these circumstances.
Deep Dive - Compassion Fatigue with Michele Grant
Thriving Carer: A Podcast for Unpaid Carers - April 07, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis week, we are very fortunate to have with us as a guest, Michele Grant. Michele is a very experienced trainer and coach and she will be explaining more about vicarious trauma, burnout, and compassion fatigue, this builds on the overview I did in the podcast on the 17th of February. Then Mich...
March Male Carers Month - Interview with Brian about being a male working carer
Thriving Carer: A Podcast for Unpaid Carers - March 31, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIf you would like to read the blog overview version of this interview please click here This is the third and final interview in the series for March Male Carers Month and we are really lucky to have Brian Day with us today. Brian is a husband, father, and a working carer and campaigner support...
March Male Carers Month “Why does supporting men’s mental wellbeing matter?”
Thriving Carer: A Podcast for Unpaid Carers - March 24, 2021 07:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIf you would like to read the blog overview version of this interview please click here WARNING TRIGGERING CONTENT: I will be referring to death by suicide in this podcast This week I am exploring why it matters to recognise and support men’s mental wellbeing; how we are doing this in “March...
March Male Carers Month - Interview with David and Richard about being a male gay carer and young carer
Thriving Carer: A Podcast for Unpaid Carers - March 17, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIf you would like to read the blog overview version of this interview please click here March Male Carers Month - Interview with David and Richar Welcome to the second interview in our March Male Carers Month series of interviews and workshops supporting the mental wellbeing of male carers. T...
March Male Carers Month - Interview with Greg Smith, Founder of Men Care Too
Thriving Carer: A Podcast for Unpaid Carers - March 10, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIf you would like to read the blog overview version of this interview please click here March Male Carers Month - Interview with Greg Smith, Founder of Men Care Too Welcome to the first interview in Carers’ Hearts series ‘March Male Carers Month’. We are fortunate to have Greg Smith the foun...
Focus Month “March Male Carers Month”
Thriving Carer: A Podcast for Unpaid Carers - March 02, 2021 15:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis week I am so pleased to be able to share the launch of our first focus month, “March Male Carers Month”. We have a whole month of interviews and workshops, supporting the mental wellbeing of male carers. In the UK male unpaid carers represent nearly 50% of individuals providing care for a...
What is compassion fatigue and how it can affect unpaid and working carers?
Thriving Carer: A Podcast for Unpaid Carers - February 17, 2021 15:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis week I am exploring what the term ‘Compassion Fatigue’ means in the caring context, why it is important to recognise its effect on your physical and psychological wellbeing and provide some activities to manage and reduce it.
What is Carer Stress Syndrome, how to recognise and manage it
Thriving Carer: A Podcast for Unpaid Carers - February 03, 2021 07:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis week I am exploring what the phrase ‘Carers or Caregivers Stress Syndrome’ means, why it is important to recognise its effect on your physical and psychological wellbeing and provide some activities and exercises to manage it.
How to speak to your employer about being a carer
Thriving Carer: A Podcast for Unpaid Carers - January 20, 2021 07:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis week I am exploring how you can start or continue a conversation with your line manager or employer about being a working carer; why it is important to have that conversation for both of you, even if it might seem daunting, and some suggestions and resources to prepare, which will help to r...
The 3 emotional and practical phases of the caring journey and how to support yourself transition through them
Thriving Carer: A Podcast for Unpaid Carers - January 06, 2021 07:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis week I am sharing an overview of the three phases of the caring journey, what aspects of caring each one is likely to cover, why it is useful to know what challenges each phase might bring and finally, some resources, activities and exercises, to support you as you enter and transition betw...
BONUS: RESET 2021 and Fundraising Launch Day
Thriving Carer: A Podcast for Unpaid Carers - January 01, 2021 07:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHappy New Year. This is the first day of my personal challenge, RESET 2021 and fundraising year for Thanet Disabled Riding Centre.
BONUS: RESET 2021 Launch - 1 Day to Go!
Thriving Carer: A Podcast for Unpaid Carers - December 31, 2020 08:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIf you would like to read the version of this blog, please click here This is the fourth, and last day in the four-day countdown to launching RESET 2021 tomorrow, and today I will be very honest in sharing why this personal challenge is so important to me and how I am going to add in an extra l...
BONUS: RESET 2021 Launch - 2 Days to Go!
Thriving Carer: A Podcast for Unpaid Carers - December 30, 2020 08:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis is the third day in the four-day countdown to launching RESET 2021 on Friday, January 1 2021, and today I will explore the strategies, activities and resources I will use to prepare for the blocks I know I will come across on this journey. I will also reflect on how I will manage triggers o...
BONUS: RESET 2021 Launch - 3 Days to Go!
Thriving Carer: A Podcast for Unpaid Carers - December 29, 2020 07:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis is the second in the four-day countdown to launching RESET 2021 on Friday, January 1st 2021. In this episode, I am sharing the SMART metrics I am going to use to help me measure and monitor my progress, as well as planning for triggers that might pop up along the way! Tomorrow I will exp...
BONUS: RESET 2021 Launch - 4 Days to Go!
Thriving Carer: A Podcast for Unpaid Carers - December 28, 2020 07:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis is the first in the four-day countdown to launching RESET 2021 on Friday, January 1st 2021. This personal challenge came about when I was researching and writing for a blog post and podcast for Carers' Hearts, on the 17th November 2020. "Make mine a large one!". The process of expl...
Christmas wishes from our families to you and yours
Thriving Carer: A Podcast for Unpaid Carers - December 24, 2020 10:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis is a quick message to you all, wishing you, your loved ones and friends and peaceful holiday period. We also mention two of the focus months we have coming up in the New Year.
What a special thing it is that you do
Thriving Carer: A Podcast for Unpaid Carers - December 16, 2020 07:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingFor this festive blog post and podcast episode, I hope you can join me in celebrating how special you are, in caring for a loved one or friend, often without thanks or recognition. Wherever you are on your caring journey or in the world, even if you are not sure if the term carer refers to you...
Feeling lonely or isolated during festive holidays
Thriving Carer: A Podcast for Unpaid Carers - December 04, 2020 07:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, I am exploring how at certain times of the year, being a carer can mean that you might feel even more lonely if we are unable to join others to celebrate these special times. I will share that by thinking differently about what loneliness actually means to use individually, we...
Make mine a large one! Self-medicating to manage your emotions
Thriving Carer: A Podcast for Unpaid Carers - November 17, 2020 16:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this weeks podcast, I discuss how, even without noticing it, self-medicating with alcohol or prescription medicines can be our ‘go-to’ way to deal with the emotional and psychological pressure of being an unpaid carer and how to manage it. If you feel that this is a behaviour that might be h...
Building emotional resilience as a carer series - Part 4 – Anger
Thriving Carer: A Podcast for Unpaid Carers - November 04, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIf you would prefer to read the blog version of this episode, please click here This week's thought-provoking podcast is the fourth and last in a four-part series covering four of the most prominent emotions carers experience throughout their caring journey: guilt, resentment, grief and anger a...
Building emotional resilience as a carer series - Part 3 - Grief
Thriving Carer: A Podcast for Unpaid Carers - October 21, 2020 06:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIf you would prefer to read the blog version of this episode, please click here This week's thought-provoking podcast is the third in a four-part series covering four of the most prominent emotions carers experience throughout their caring journey: guilt, resentment, grief and anger and today I...
BONUS: The Selfish Pig’s Guide to Caring by Hugh Marriott – Book Review
Thriving Carer: A Podcast for Unpaid Carers - October 07, 2020 15:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIf you would prefer to read the blog version of this episode, please click here This week I am reviewing Hugh Marriott empathic and thought-provoking book 'The Selfish Pig's Guide to Caring' and you definitely don't want to miss hear me talking about Chapter 12! If you have any questions about...
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