Emotional intelligence is a big phrase that's flying around at the moment - but does everyone actually know what it means?

Although this question is directed at husbands and men - the answers in this podcast are applicable to anyone who may not be emotionally available at all times.

Why don't people (often men) show more emotional intelligence? Well, it's a learnt thing and often society has told men that showing emotion is not masculine. Sometimes people have learnt that showing emotion is not safe for them, or they don't have the language skills to express their emotions.

In this episode Sandy will run through some ways that we (or our partners) can be more emotionally intelligent and available.

• Self-Reflection - are you able to empathise with others?
• Recognising your own feelings.
• Listening to feedback and taking accountability.
• Strengthening open communication.
• Self-awareness and self-motivation (goal setting).

This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling Service.

If you have a question that you would like Sandy to address, please email hello@somanyanswers.com.

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In this episode Sandy will be looking at our identity, self-worth and self-esteem, and how we can move past insecurities that we may have about ourselves.

Our self-esteem is formed in our childhoods, but sometimes, if we weren't nurtured in the way we should have been, it can lead to poor self-esteem and a negative perception of ourselves.

Feeling content in who you are is a wonderful place to be, and is the ultimate way to realise our purpose and potential.

Sandy will discuss a number of ways to improve in this area of our lives so we can become all we can be.

This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling Service.

If you have a question that you would like Sandy to address, please email hello@somanyanswers.com.

Find more 96five podcasts by searching for 96five in your podcast app, by downloading the 96five app, or at 96five.com.

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Anxiety has been around since the dawn of time - stress, nervousness and worry are all part of being human.

Does everyone struggle with anxiety, and what's the difference between just worrying about something, or having anxiety that affects our day to day life.

In this episode, Sandy looks at anxiety - what it is, and some of the ways that we can deal with our anxiety so that we can function and exist without suffering anxiety or even panic attacks.

This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling Service.

If you have a question that you would like Sandy to address, please email hello@somanyanswers.com.

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The issue of sleeplessness is often associated with anxiety and stress.

If you're not getting enough sleep, or have issues with anxiety induced sleeplessness, this episode will give you a number of ways to address they underlying issues.

This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling Service.

If you have a question that you would like Sandy to address, please email hello@somanyanswers.com.

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It seems like the divorce rate just keeps climbing. Why does pop culture promote the idea that divorce is a normal thing after a period of marriage? Is it inevitable that divorce will just happen after the pressures of career and children have passed?

In this episode, Sandy will look at ways to divorce proof our marriages. She will look at ways that two people can keep the spark alive, resulting in longevity in our marriages.

This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling Service.

If you have a question that you would like Sandy to address, please email hello@somanyanswers.com.

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Going through a divorce is never easy, but if you have a Christian faith it can pose even more questions.

In this episode Sandy aims to bring a message of hope, forgiveness and wholeness to those going through this journey.

Find out more about Divorce Care and find a support group near you.

This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling Service.

If you have a question that you would like Sandy to address, please email hello@somanyanswers.com.

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We know that we can't get on with every single person in the world, and there's a good reason for that.

In the last episode we learnt about the four different personality types, and in this episode Sandy looks at a number of practical ways we can get on with those that we don't immediately click with.

Find Thomas Erikson's book 'Surrounded by Idiots' here.

This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling Service.

If you have a question that you would like Sandy to address, please email hello@somanyanswers.com.

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There's various reasons why we don't get on with everyone, but the main reason is that we're all different.

Despite this, we can still get one with others and have functioning relationships, and in this episode Sandy will look at ways that we can work on ourselves to get on with others better.

For personality assessments and profiles, you can visit the IDR Labs website.

Find Thomas Erikson's book 'Surrounded by Idiots' here.

This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling Service.

If you have a question that you would like Sandy to address, please email hello@somanyanswers.com.

Find more 96five podcasts by searching for 96five in your podcast app, by downloading the 96five app, or at 96five.com.

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