We've all been there - seasons of our lives where everything feels like it doesn't fit together.

Even though we can have times in our lives that are absolute highs, we also go through many days of ordinary, and of 'same old, same old'.

Topics discussed:

• There will be times in life that don't feel exciting.
• What do we do when we feel flat?
• Understanding that social media is just a highlight reel.
• Getting support when we need it.
• Self care, mindfulness and recharging our batteries.
• Taking stock of our purpose, goals and autonomy.

This podcast is a production of Brisbane's Rise 96.5 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 Rise 96.5 podcasts by searching for Rise 96.5 in your podcast app, by downloading the free Rise 96.5 app on the Apple App Store or on Google Play, or at www.rise965.com/podcasts

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Human behaviour is fascinating. We are all different, with differing personality traits. We know that we're all different and unique, and our personalities are made up of our experiences, both good and bad.

Topics discussed include:

• Thinking of personality types as different types of animals.
• Personalities are fluid and change over time.
• Nature vs nurture - our personalities are a mix of both.
• A better understanding of personality differences makes us more compassionate, empathetic and gracious.

This podcast is a production of Brisbane's Rise 96.5 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 Rise 96.5 podcasts by searching for Rise 96.5 in your podcast app, by downloading the free Rise 96.5 app on the Apple App Store or on Google Play, or at www.rise965.com/podcasts

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Our modern lifestyle has created a society of busy and hurry, often at the expense of our health, families and relationships.

Sandy continues looking at ways that we can reduce our stress levels, and live the life we were meant to live.

This podcast is a production of Brisbane's Rise 96.5 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 Rise 96.5 podcasts by searching for Rise 96.5 in your podcast app, by downloading the free Rise 96.5 app on the Apple App Store or on Google Play, or at www.rise965.com/podcasts

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Research shows that as many of us may be suffering from stress related ailments. Stress plays a huge part in our general well-being.

Our modern lifestyle has created a society of busy and hurry, often at the expense of our health, families and relationships.

In this episode, Sandy looks at a number of simple ways to reduce our overall stress levels, and to live a better life.

This podcast is a production of Brisbane's Rise 96.5 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 Rise 96.5 podcasts by searching for Rise 96.5 in your podcast app, by downloading the free Rise 96.5 app on the Apple App Store or on Google Play, or at www.rise965.com/podcasts

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There's a Netflix documentary series called 'Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones', which looks at why people in five unique communities around the world live extraordinarily long and vibrant lives.

The show found that amongst the obvious things like diet and exercise, was that one of the key factors is living with purpose and a vision.

As we prepare to embark on another new year, Sandy looks at ways we can set goals and visions to assist in living a long and fulfilling life.

Topics discussed include:

• Discovering our dream and purpose.
• The reasons we don't set goals or have expectations.
• Why planning is a key part of life.
• Turning your passions into a career.
• Knowing your identity and what makes you tick.
• Creating vision boards.

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's no secret that men don't often like talking about their mental (and often physical) health. If a man in your life - your husband, partner, father or brother - is struggling with their mental health, what are some ways we can help?

In this episode, Sandy will unpack ways that we can help our men get the help they need.

Some of the issues discussed include:

• The generational curse of men not wanting to talk about emotions.
• The different ways men and women process emotions.
• Finding "feeling" words, and watching out for "you" statements.
• Setting a time each day to talk about how he's feeling.
• Presenting therapy in a loving way.
• Building in the Spirit, and praying over your husband.

Contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.

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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No matter what our relationship to others, if there's a relationship or a connection, at some point there will be conflict. In this episode, Sandy discusses what to do when we experience those inevitable relationship ruptures.

Some of the issues discussed include:

• Conflict in relationship is normal.
• It's impossible to be in harmony with everyone all of the time.
• What to do when ruptures appear?
• Taking ownership, and who owns which part of the conflict.
• Forgiving and moving on.
• Realising that other people don't always have self-awareness or emotional intelligence.
• The 4 R's of relationships - we can't get to refine and repair without remorse and repentance.
• Disconnect affects different people in different ways.

Listen to the episode that Sandy mentioned about anxiety - 'Does Everyone Struggle With Anxiety?' on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

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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We're back with a fifth season of the So Many Answers podcast!

In this episode, Sandy looks at how we should care for elderly parents and other family members.

This can be a really difficult topic, especially if the relationship has been strained over the years.

Some of the issues discussed include:

• Who does the responsibility of care fall to?
• How carers can care for themselves.
• Not taking on others negative life choices (finances, health etc).
• Adult children and boundary setting.
• The challenge for people pleasers and fixer personalities.

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.

Support the show: https://www.96five.com/donate/

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