Don't love your job?

Keep telling yourself - "I'll be happy when..." ?

Life not quite lighting you up in the way you'd hoped?

Well, this is for you:

Welcome to Episode 35 of The Much Better You Podcast - Take a Break, Be Bored, Retire Early!

In this episode, we discuss why the productivity trap can be so devastating, how a simpler life is better (and cheaper) than you may think, why bucket lists are shite, and why flexibility and optionality is critical given that best-laid plans so often don't work out as expected e.g. "once I retire, I will...(insert unlikely dream here)"

There's just too much cool stuff to mention here!

This episode may well get you to seriously reflect on - and maybe even reconsider - your current life plans.

(This is dedicated to Veronica xxxxx)

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Chop chop. The Much Better You is waiting...

(Warning - contains a terrible Yoda impression, a Will Smith slap, AI swearing plus a resultant epiphany that may drastically improve your life!)

Episode music 'I Don't Know Why (piano)' and 'High (Broadway)' by RomanoIsSolo.

Enjoy!

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Welcome to EPISODE 34 of The Much Better You - podcast: Trauma Does Not Define You.

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"Telling someone with trauma to 'just get over it' is about as useful as shouting 'Calm down!' at a fire..."

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We've all got baggage, peeps.

Some of us just insist on bringing it into every room.

Trauma is real. It hurts. It changes people. But here's the mic drop question...

Does it get to decide who you become?

In this episode I explore why trauma isn't just about wars, abuse or catastrophe.

Sometimes it's the teacher who humiliated you.

The relationship that betrayed you.

The panic attack that taught your brain to fear fear itself.

We'll look at why some people develop PTSD, why others experience post-traumatic growth, why your brain isn't broken (it's trying to protect you), and the science behind approaches like EMDR and memory reconsolidation.

No toxic positivity.

No "just get over it."

Just one simple idea:

Your past may explain you. It doesn't have to define you.

Episode music 'I Don't Know Why (piano)' by RomanoIsSolo and 'Nothing?' written by RomanoIsSolo, lyrics by Tom Evans, music by Rob, Jon and RomanoIsSolo.

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In this Episode 33 of The Much Better You podcast - entitled "Up Yours, Depression!" we shall explore what lies behind depression including my own personal account, what causes it and - most importantly - how best to end it!

We will also look at how best to support others.

As per the episode, below please find some key online and telephone links (for UK only):

Self-referral to NHS services / further guidance:

www.nhs.uk/mental-health

or

www.mentalhealth.org.uk/get-help

Listed here are links to organisations including the likes of The Samaritans, Anxiety UK, CALM and many more that will be able to offer direct support.

Another powerful resource is the charity Mind, which offers practical, compassionate explanations of mental health issues, self-help guides, helplines, and pointers to local support networks.

Mind also lists crisis contacts and links to other organisations if you need someone to talk to or feel overwhelmed.

www.mind.org.uk

For urgent support right now, the NHS 111 mental health option and services like Shout (text 85258 for 24/7 confidential support) are available any time if you’re in distress.

No one needs to suffer chronic stress or depression.

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Episode music "I Don't Know Why (Piano)" by RomanoIsSolo and "Up There" by Roberto and RomanoIsSolo.

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