Episode 70 | Understanding Your Nervous System (Solo Episode)
Send us a textIn this episode, I’m exploring one of the most transformative things I’ve learned - how understanding my own nervous system has completely changed the way I see myself, my emotions, and my healing. It’s honestly felt like magic. ⠀I explore what nervous system healing really means (and what it doesn’t), why regulation isn’t about being calm all the time, and how practices like co-regulation, awareness, and gentle consistency can reshape our sense of safety from the inside out. ⠀ If you’ve ever wondered why you react the way you do, or why certain relationships feel calming while others drain you, this one’s for you. Once you start to understand your nervous system, everything - truly everything - begins to make sense.SPONSOR:Thank you to our wonderful sponsor, Bare Biology.Use code HELENMARIE20 at checkout to receive 20% off your order.https://yourshopifydomain.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=HelenMarieWebsite: https://www.barebiology.com/
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Episode 69 | Childhood Trauma (with Karena Dawn)
Send us a textIn this heartfelt episode, I speak with Karena Dawn - author, wellness entrepreneur, and founder of The Big Silence Foundation - about her powerful memoir, The Big Silence. Karena shares her deeply personal story of growing up with a mother living with mental illness, the silence that shaped her early years, and her ongoing journey of healing, forgiveness, and self-discovery.Her honesty and compassion remind us that while pain can shape us, it doesn’t have to define us and that we are never alone in our struggles.Please note that this conversation touches on sensitive themes, including mental illness, addiction, and suicide, so please listen gently and take care of yourself as you do.Karena’s links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenadawn?igsh=YjgzZDVoazhvbTVnLinks to her book, podcast, and fitness app: https://keychain.club/KarenaDawn?fbclid=PARlRTSANTSglleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp39CGi4wqxWiHzT1rQqMJ_W1_H2hBpLjeY-GKYDIsuuDZj9qWQe6KRxZ5Id7_aem_F42DxPcyaOGZpob04EOERQHelen’s links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/h.e.l.e.n.m.a.r.i.e?igsh=MXVsZHZwcTl2Zmppdw%3D%3D&utm_source=qrChoose You book: https://lnk.to/ChooseyouHelenMarieSPONSOR:Thank you to our wonderful sponsor, Bare Biology.Use code HELENMARIE20 at checkout to receive 20% off your order.https://yourshopifydomain.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=HelenMarieWebsite: https://www.barebiology.com/
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Episode 68 | How To Access Your Happiness (with Gretchen Rubin)
Send us a textWhat does it really mean to be happy - and can we actually get better at it? In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author of The Happiness Project and one of the world’s leading experts on happiness and human behaviour. We explore the small daily habits, surprising insights, and real-life challenges that shape our happiness. Practical, thought-provoking, and full of warmth, this episode promises to leave you reflecting on your own journey toward a more joyful life.Gretchen’s links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gretchenrubin?igsh=bWRlOXA4azFlOW9sHelen’s links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/h.e.l.e.n.m.a.r.i.e?igsh=MXVsZHZwcTl2Zmppdw%3D%3D&utm_source=qrChoose You book: https://lnk.to/ChooseyouHelenMarie
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Episode 67 | The Truth About Anxiety (with Dr Kirren)
Send us a textAnxiety touches almost everyone - but what if you could feel ten times calmer? In this episode, I sit down with Dr Kirren Schnack, clinical psychologist and author of Ten Times Calmer, to talk about what anxiety really is, why it shows up in our lives, and the practical tools we can use to manage it. We explore common myths, everyday coping strategies, and why ignoring your anxiety is not the answer. Whether you’re dealing with anxious thoughts yourself or supporting someone you love, this conversation offers science-backed insights and real hope. Dr Kirren’s links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkirren?igsh=bzZ4bjRtNWs2bXJ4Helen’s links: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/h.e.l.e.n.m.a.r.i.e?igsh=MXVsZHZwcTl2Zmppdw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
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Episode 66 | 5 Ways to Set Boundaries (Solo Episode)
Send us a textIn this solo episode, I take a deeper look into one of the topics I’m most often asked about: boundaries. I share my favorite analogy for understanding what a boundary really is, and why they’re not about pushing people away but about making closeness safe. I talk about why boundaries can feel so uncomfortable to set, what happens when we don’t have them, and why we’re not responsible for how others react when we hold our limits. I also offer 5 key ways to begin setting healthy boundaries in everyday life, and reflect on how strong boundaries can actually deepen connection rather than prevent it. To close, there’s a short guided meditation to help you feel grounded and safe in your own space - enjoy. My links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/h.e.l.e.n.m.a.r.i.e?igsh=MXVsZHZwcTl2Zmppdw%3D%3D&utm_source=qrMy book Choose You: https://lnk.to/ChooseyouHelenMarieSHOW SPONSORS:We are incredibly grateful for this show’s sponsor https://peppersmith.co.uk/
The “I Don't Think We Talk Enough About...” podcast is a weekly conversation with wonderful guests exploring the issues that need more candid openness around mental health and wellbeing. This is a podcast that aims to help you feel supported, held, and understood as we gently open up space to talk about the things that really don’t feel talked about enough.
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