Stress & Anxiety Recovery Podcast

Dec 17 2024 104 ep. 14 mins
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BACP Accredited Body Psychotherapist, Shelley Treacher gives "short, inspirational gems of wisdom" in her Stress and Anxiety-focused podcasts.

Shelley's podcasts are about disrupting harmful patterns, from self-criticism to binge-eating and toxic relationships. Learn how to deal with anxiety, stress, and feeling low, and explore healthier ways to connect.

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The Pressure to Be Cheerful: A Real Talk Christmas Podcast

Dec 17 2024 22 mins  
Send us a textFeeling the pressure to be cheerful this Christmas? You’re not alone. In this episode, Shelley takes a heartfelt look at the unspoken challenges of the festive season. Shelley offers practical tips on how to navigate the holiday stress, such as saying no without guilt, celebrating small wins, and focusing on genuine connections. Shelley’s anecdotes about her uninv

How Can I Stop Feeling DEPRESSED?

May 29 2024 20 mins  
Send us a textDepression can affect your life, but it doesn't have to define it. With understanding, and the right strategies, it is possible to find joy and fulfilment again. In today's episode:The top 3 causes of depressionCan being rejected make you depressed?What happens in the body and brain in depressionHow to pull yourself out of depressionCitationsSome ideas here were inspi

The Curse of OVERTHINKING. How do I Stop Being an Overthinker?

Apr 10 2024 17 mins  
Send us a textShelley helps you to understand the causes of overthinking and how to relax your mind. This podcast explores signs of overthinking and offers strategies to deal with it.In this podcast:Becoming aware of overthinkingMental, physical and emotional symptoms of overthinking. Breaking the belief that overthinking is productive.3 ways that you can challenge overthinking; ta

Whiskers and Tears - Healing from PET BEREAVEMENT

Mar 21 2024 20 mins  
Send us a textToday's episode is a deeply personal exploration of pet loss and its emotional toll. Join me as we navigate the intricate layers of grief, eating for comfort, and finding ways to feel better after losing a pet. Let's embark on this heartfelt exploration together.Add your beloved pet to this postTo receive my blog post about how I took back control of my eating, get yo

How to Stop PROCRASTINATING

Jan 11 2024 15 mins  
Send us a textIt's normal for most of us to struggle with procrastination. But if you started a diet or exercise regime in the New Year and now struggle to keep it going, it might be because you didn't understand what was going on for you. There are reasons for procrastination and it can be stopped! In ​today's podcast​, I'm going to show you how 'failing' can help you.We'll lo

How to Manage Your Eating and Enjoy Christmas

Dec 13 2023 15 mins  
Send us a textNurturing yourself through the pressures of Christmas. Part of the reason we eat so much at Christmas is that it's so easy to do it. Our whole culture makes it easy for us to do so. However, there are many traditions and habits associated with Christmas that can create pressure and obligations. One way to control your eating during Christmas is to politely decline foo

When Christmas Feels Lost: A Story for Those Facing GRIEF

Dec 07 2023 22 mins  
Send us a textWelcome to the first of three Christmas podcasts, where I talk about the different feelings we have during the holiday season. Today, I focus on how it can be hard to deal with loss during Christmas. It can be tough if someone you love isn't there, if you had a difficult relationship, or if you just feel sad during this time of year. I want to support you and give you

CHILDREN, Young Adults, and OVEREATING - 5 ways to help

Nov 29 2023 12 mins  
Send us a textOne of the biggest reasons people seek support from me is the fear of passing on their habits to their children. According to statistics, children and young people are using food to cope with mental health issues, more than ever before. In this week's podcast, I talk about 5 ways you can help the young person in your care.Your next podcast: How do I Stop Self-Criticis

The 2 Biggest WEIGHT LOSS Mistakes I Made

Nov 16 2023 2 mins  
Send us a text“Today I talk about the biggest mistakes I made when trying to stop comfort eating and lose weight. I now advise against being too hard on yourself and going on strict diet. “Shelley says it's really important to be kind to yourself and have self-compassion when trying to recover. She also thinks it's helpful to pay attention to your senses while eating, and be aw

PERFECTIONISM - "I'm always wondering what people think of me"

Nov 09 2023 18 mins  
Send us a textDo you worry too much about what others think of you? This can lead to overeating for comfort. Today, I talk about trying to be perfect and how it can have bad effects, like causing overeating, stress, and feeling really sad. I point out that perfectionists have unrealistic expectations for themselves and explain why. I suggest building up your own self-esteem and jud