Episode 60 - IMAGINATION: Enter At Your Own Risk, It's Not All Fun In There!
Send us a textWhy do we have an imagination?How can your imagination help or hinder you?Why can your imagination cause issues with your mental health?We all have an imagination which can provide us endless entertainment and fun. Especially when we are children, our imaginations can run riot and make life amazing!When we are adults, our imagination can still be fun. However, it can cause us mental health issues from phobias to chronic anxiety. How does your imagination cause this and what can you do?As ever, this podcast is all about hope and I will be providing psychological support if you are having issues with your imagination. I'm an adolescent and adult chartered psychologist for the past two decades. This is a completely free and independant podcast, non-sponsored and ad-free to support you with your mental health. Please support this podcast by sharing and rating it. We all have issues, so let's talk about them.
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Episode 59 - RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria) & ADHD - Why Am I So Sensitive?
Send us a textWhat is RSD?How is this symptom linked to ADHD?What can you do if you struggle with RSD?For many people with ADHD, RSD can be the main issue that they struggle with. RSD can cause intense emotional pain and make relationships a challenge to be in. Sadly, RSD can also lead to other difiiculties such as depression and lonliness.In this epiosde I deep dive into RSD and explain what it is and why it happens. As ever, this podcast is all about hope and I provide helpful insights into how you can live with RSD and thrive. I'm an adolescent and adult chartered psychologist for the past two decades. This is a completely free and independant podcast, non-sponsored and ad-free to support you with your mental health. Please support this podcast by sharing and rating it. We all have issues, so let's talk about them.
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Episode 58 - CRYING - Why We Do & Why We Should
Send us a textWe are hardwired to cry - after all it's how we announce our arrival into the world. But there is more to crying than just tears, there's a physical and psychological effect. Why do we cry?What happens in our mind and body when we cry?Why do some people see crying as a sign of weakness?This epiosde answers all these questions. I'm an adolescent and adult chartered psychologist for the past two decades. This is a completely free and independant podcast, non-sponsored and ad-free to support you with your mental health. Please support this podcast by sharing and rating it. We all have issues, so let's talk about them.
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Episode 57 - HOW A COMFORT TEDDY HELPED MY ANXIETY: Interview With Sid Batty
Send us a textYou may have had a favourite teddy, blanket or toy as a child that helped you feel secure and safe. These are not just toys, we create relationships with them that are meaningful to us and give us a feeling of calm. We may think that these comfort teddy's are only needed when we are children, but that is not the case.In this episode, I talk to 24 year old Sid Batty, who has struggled with his mental health. Sid was a semi professional footballer whose career was cut short due to injury. He was diagnosed with OCD, Depression and Social Anxiety when he was 19.Sid has a cuddly toy called QUACK the duck, who became his comfort teddy. I talk to Sid about the story of his mental health and how QUACK became a part of his life and recovery. As ever, this podcast is all about hope and Sid's story is full of hope about how he manages his mental health with the help of QUACK.I'm an adolescent and adult chartered psychologist for the past two decades. This is a completely free and independant podcast, non-sponsored and ad-free to support you with your mental health. Please support this podcast by sharing and rating it. We all have issues, so let's talk about them.
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Episode 56: THE GUT / BRAIN RELATIONSHIP & MENTAL HEALTH - Interview with Expert Neuroscientist Dr Miguel Mateas
Send us a textWhat is the relationship between your gut and brain? How do the gut and brain impact each other?What does this relationship have to do with your mental health? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the the gut / brain relationship and how this important connection impacts your mental health. In this episode I'm joined by Dr Miguel Mateas. He is a neuroscientist, applied microbiologist, and nutrition practitioner with a multifaceted career spanning over two decades. As a researcher, clinician, author, and advocate, he has developed a unique expertise in neurodivergence, mental health, and the intricate world of the gut microbiome. This comprehensive skill set has guided him through a remarkable journey across the diverse landscapes of science, biotechnology, and human experience. I'm an adolescent and adult chartered psychologist for the past two decades. This is a completely free and independant podcast, non-sponsored and ad-free to support you with your mental health. Please support this podcast by sharing and rating it. We all have issues, so let's talk about them.
About I Have Issues - Psychology with Dr Mark Rackley
Psychologist Dr Mark Rackley has two decades of experience helping people with their mental health issues.On this podcast, he shares his own expertise, gains access to world- renowned doctors and talks with individuals about the issues they personally face to help us understand our own issues and what we can do about them.We all have issues, so lets talk about them.
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