In this heartfelt episode, the hosts explore the power of anger and the journey toward self-regulation and emotional awareness. Through personal stories, reflections on healing, and the guidance of Oracle cards, they discuss how embracing all emotions, including anger, can lead to growth, resilience, and deeper self-understanding. The conversation also touches on the importance of community, embracing uncertainty, and finding focus amidst life's challenges.

• Self-regulation means acknowledging and sitting with emotions, not suppressing them.
• Anger is a valid emotion; learning to express it healthily is crucial for healing.
• Emotional awareness often leads to stronger, more intense feelings, but also to greater growth.
• Tools like breathwork, routines, and exercise can help manage overwhelming emotions.
• Embracing uncertainty and letting go of rigid expectations can open new paths.
• Focusing on your own needs and motivations, rather than external pressures, leads to more authentic fulfillment.
• Community and open conversations provide support, new perspectives, and healing.
• Grief and loss can trigger unexpected emotions, but hope and trust in the process are essential.
• Taking the lead in your own life, trusting your instincts and setting your own priorities, empowers personal growth.

If you need support please use the links below;

Mind Charity UK

https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/

Samaritians UK

https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

Other support is available and if you would like to be signposted to other tools please email is at intwominds25@gmail.com and we will do our best to help.

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In this episode, the hosts dive into the world of signs and synchronicities, sharing personal stories about how everyday moments, whether it’s a feather, a number, or even a mishap with underwear, can hold deeper meaning. Through candid conversation, they explore how spirituality and intuition play a role in healing, navigating grief, and making life decisions. Listeners are encouraged to trust their own experiences and find meaning in the signs that appear in their lives.

Key Takeaways:

• Signs and synchronicities can offer comfort and guidance, especially during times of grief or transition.
• Everyday occurrences, no matter how small or silly, can be meaningful if they help you move forward or feel supported.
• Spirituality is a personal journey; everyone connects in their own way and at their own pace.
• Trusting your intuition and being open to signs can lead to greater self-awareness and healing.
• It’s okay to seek validation or guidance from the universe, but the most important thing is what feels true and helpful to you.
• Even setbacks or “roadblocks” can open new doors and lead to unexpected growth.
• There’s no need for external proof, if something brings you peace or clarity, that’s enough.

Tune in for heartfelt stories, laughter, and practical wisdom on embracing the signs in your own life.

If you need support please use the links below;

Mind Charity UK

https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/

Samaritians UK

https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

Other support is available and if you would like to be signposted to other tools please email is at intwominds25@gmail.com and we will do our best to help.

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In this heartfelt episode, Ali Swift and Laura dive deep into the challenges and rewards of teaching kids emotional resilience. They share personal stories about supporting their children’s mental health, navigating parenting after separation, and the importance of creating open, supportive environments at home.

The conversation highlights the value of asking for help, setting healthy boundaries, and embracing imperfection as parents. Listeners will find practical advice and relatable moments, making this episode a must-listen for anyone raising emotionally aware children.

Key Takeaways:

1. It’s okay for both parents and children to ask for help—seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness.
2. Creating space for open conversations, whether around the dinner table or during everyday activities, helps children express their feelings.
3. Setting boundaries and routines, even when met with resistance, provides children with a sense of security and belonging.
4. Parents don’t need external praise to validate their efforts; self-recognition and doing what’s best for the family are what matter most.
5. Supporting children’s mental health is an ongoing journey—being proactive and modelling emotional openness can break generational cycles.

If you need support please use the links below;

Mind Charity UK

https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/

Samaritians UK

https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

Other support is available and if you would like to be signposted to other tools please email is at intwominds25@gmail.com and we will do our best to help.

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In this heartfelt episode of the In Two Minds podcast, the hosts dive deep into the many forms of grief we experience, not just the loss of loved ones, but also the loss of dreams, careers, relationships, and the futures we once imagined. Through personal stories and candid conversation, they explore how grief can compound, how it shows up in our bodies and minds, and how it can be a catalyst for growth and self-connection.

The discussion highlights the importance of acknowledging all types of loss, the impact of societal events like the pandemic, and the ways in which grief can affect our physical health. The hosts share their own healing journeys, emphasising the value of self-awareness, emotional inquiry, and connection with ourselves as tools for moving through difficult transitions.

Key Takeaways:

• Grief is not limited to bereavement; it can arise from any significant change or loss, including jobs, relationships, and unfulfilled dreams.
• Suppressing grief can lead to physical and emotional health issues; acknowledging and processing it is essential for healing.
• Self-awareness and emotional inquiry—regularly asking “Why am I feeling this way?”—can help us understand and move through our emotions more quickly.
• Connection with oneself is a powerful tool for navigating grief and change.
• Practices like sound healing, creating a timeline of personal losses, and “getting out of your head and into your heart” can support wellbeing.
• Talking openly about grief and trauma, and seeking support, are vital steps in the healing process.

Wellbeing recommendations from this episode;

Books

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
(A must-read on how trauma and grief are stored in the body.)

You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay
(A classic on the mind-body connection and self-healing.)

Practices

Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Heart- Shifting from overthinking to feeling and intuition.

Journalling by reflecting on what is triggering you, how you're feeling and help release those emotions.

If you need support please use the links below;

Mind Charity UK

https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/

Samaritians UK

https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

Other support is available and if you would like to be signposted to other tools please email is at intwominds25@gmail.com and we will do our best to help.

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In this episode, we dive deep into the messy, honest realities of navigating relationships, family, and personal growth. We explore the theme of injustice and how it shows up in our lives, the impact of unspoken truths, and the struggle to have difficult conversations.

Through personal stories of friendship, family conflict, and co-parenting, we reflect on the importance of self-awareness, letting go of control, and learning to process emotions in healthy ways. Join us for a candid, relatable conversation about speaking your truth, respecting others’ boundaries, and finding peace with what you can’t change.

Key Takeaways:

• Injustice often triggers deep emotional responses rooted in past experiences.
• Not everyone is ready or willing to have difficult conversations, and that’s okay.
• You can’t always fix relationships or control how others perceive you.
• Self-awareness and reflection are crucial for personal growth and healing.
• Letting go—through writing, journaling, or other acts—can help process unresolved feelings.
• It’s important to allow children and others to form their own opinions and relationships, free from our narratives.
• Speaking your truth is freeing, but knowing when and how to share it is just as important.
• Assumptions and secondhand stories can distort reality; seek direct communication when possible.
• People change, and so do relationships—support growth and be open to new dynamics.
• Sometimes, the bravest thing is to withhold judgment and let others have their own experiences.

If you need further support please use the links below;

Mind Charity UK

https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/

Samaritians UK

https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

Other support is available and if you would like to be signposted to other tools please email is at intwominds25@gmail.com and we will do our best to help.

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In this heartfelt pilot episode, your hosts (Laura and Ali) open up about the journey of launching, growing, and ultimately pausing their business, Inspire and Connect.

Through honest conversation, they reflect on the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, the challenges of balancing personal and professional lives, and the importance of staying true to themselves. Listeners are invited into a candid discussion about change, resilience, and the power of authentic connection.

Key Takeaways:

• The value of honesty and vulnerability in both business and personal growth.
• Lessons learned from franchising a business and navigating unexpected life changes.
• The importance of listening to intuition and trusted connections.
• How letting go can create space for new opportunities and personal healing.
• The ongoing journey of reconnection, both with oneself and with others.

If you need further support please use the links below;

Mind Charity UK

https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/

Samaritans UK

https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

Other charities are available but if you require any further sign posting please reach out to us and we will do our best to support you. Email intwominds25@gmail.com.

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