Mental health support for people in caring professions

Mental health support for people in caring professions Caring is your superpower and can be your kryptonite. Let me explain: The world is better off because it has your caring, generous, big-hearted self in it. Caring is your superpower because it connects you to people so they feel seen, heard and valued. The world needs… Read more about Mental health support for people in caring professions

How to deal with feelings of overwhelm around Coronavirus

How to deal with feelings of overwhelm around Coronavirus You can listen to the audio of this blog post as I’ve recorded it as a podcast episode. There are a lot of feelings and thoughts about Coronavirus and all the uncertainty and the lack of feeling in control can feel overwhelming. From conversations I’ve been… Read more about How to deal with feelings of overwhelm around Coronavirus

I’m letting go of the shame I’ve carried for more than 20 years

I’m letting go of the shame I’ve carried for more than 20 years *Trigger/content warning: this post describes an assault. “If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can’t survive.” – Brené Brown I’ve been thinking about shame recently. Through conversations I’ve realised that I’ve been hanging onto… Read more about I’m letting go of the shame I’ve carried for more than 20 years