Episode 49 | What Lies Beyond Anxiety (with Dr Martha Beck) [VIDEO]
Send us a textThis episode is generously sponsored by SimplePractise. And listeners to this show can use the link below to get a 7 day free trial and then receive 70% off your first 4 months:https://www.simplepractice.com/partners/helen-marie/ I’m beyond thrilled to be joined in this episode by the absolutely wonderful and deeply inspiring Dr. Martha Beck - bestselling author, life coach, and one of the most insightful voices of our time. In fact, Oprah Winfrey called her “one of the smartest women I know” - I can’t help but agree!We dive into her latest book, Beyond Anxiety, and I can honestly say that this conversation shifted something in me, and I think it will for you too.Together, we explore why so many of us feel trapped in anxiety loops - and why trying to think our way out only gives short-term relief. Martha shares the latest neuroscience with her deep experience in coaching and sociology to reveal a far more hopeful path - one that taps into the creative, intuitive parts of our nervous system to bring true calm, clarity, and inspired living.This episode is guaranteed to change the way you think about anxiety - and how to heal from it. I truly can't wait for you to hear it. Martha’s words and wisdom will stay with me for a long long while. Show notes:Martha’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themarthabeck?igsh=MWdveTlyb2JsYWZmMQ==Martha’s book - Beyond Anxiety: https://marthabeck.com/beyond-anxiety/Helen’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/h.e.l.e.n.m.a.r.i.e/profilecard/?igsh=MXVsZHZwcTl2Zmppdw==My book Choose You: https://lnk.to/ChooseyouHelenMarie
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Episode 48 | DID and Childhood Trauma (with AnnaLynne McCord) [VIDEO]
Send us a textThis episode is generously sponsored by SimplePractise. And listeners to this show can use the link below to get a 7 day free trial and then receive 70% off your first 4 months:https://www.simplepractice.com/partners/helen-marie/ In this profoundly moving episode, actress and mental health activist AnnaLynne McCord joins me to share her journey of healing from complex trauma and living with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)- a diagnosis that stems from her experiences of severe childhood sexual abuse.Together, we explore the layers of AnnaLynne’s healing process. We talk about how an experience on set in 90210 added to the unravelling of her story - how therapy became a lifeline, how inner child work helped her begin to reconnect with fractured parts of herself, and what it truly meant to surrender to the truth of her story - not to be defined by it, but to transform through it.We talk about what DID actually is - beyond the stigma and misunderstanding - and how it emerged as a survival response to unthinkable pain. AnnaLynne also opens up about the work it took to move through shame, release the need to "perform" healing, and give herself permission to feel, grieve, and ultimately reclaim her life.She shares intimately about:• Her childhood and the protective roles her mind developed• The pivotal role of therapy in helping her name and integrate her experiences• Her relationship with her inner child and the parts of her that still needed love• The painful, nonlinear journey of healing from the past without being stuck in it• What it has meant to come home to herself - piece by piece• And she answers powerful listener questions with rawness and graceThis is a conversation about trauma, yes - but more than that, it’s about truth and the courage it takes to look at your own story. Trigger Warning:This episode includes sensitive content around childhood sexual abuse, suicidal ideation, self-harming behaviors, and dissociation. Please take care of yourself as you listen.Support resources:About NAPAC - NAPACGuide to support options for abuse - MindAurora Foundation for People Abused in Childhood - The Survivors Trust
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Episode 47 | Stress, Mental Health & Burnout (with Dr Aditi Nerurkar)
Send us a textDid you know that over 70% of us are struggling with stress? In this powerful and uplifting conversation, Dr. Aditi joins us to unpack the difference between healthy and unhealthy stress, and how we can begin to rewire our minds and bodies to not just survive - but truly thrive.Dr. Aditi shares openly about her own experiences with stress and how releasing the shame around it became a turning point. We explore the science behind the mind-body connection, what happens physiologically when we're stressed, and the incredible ways our brains can be reshaped to handle life with more calm and clarity.We also dive into:The concept of toxic resilience and why pushing through isn’t always strengthHow to stay motivated to do the things we know are good for usWhat it really takes to build a sustainable healthy habitWhy having something to look forward to is more important than we thinkAnd how her tools are effective even for the most change-resistant among usDr. Aditi’s words are a balm. You can’t fail to feel inspired, motivated, and just a little more hopeful after listening.Dr Aditi’s book - The 5 Resets: Rewire Your Brain and Body for Less Stress and More Resilience - https://www.draditi.com/the-five-resets-book?utm_campaign=button_list_ReadmybookTHE5RESETS&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=later-linkinbioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/draditinerurkar?igsh=azd5bncxYzlzbTNyWebsite: https://linkin.bio/draditi/Helen’s links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/h.e.l.e.n.m.a.r.i.e/profilecard/?igsh=MXVsZHZwcTl2Zmppdw==Choose You book: https://lnk.to/ChooseyouHelenMarie
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Episode 46 | Grief & Loss (with Dr Chloe Paidoussis-Mitchell)
Send us a textIn this deeply tender and honest conversation, I’m joined by psychologist and grief specialist Dr. Chloe Paidoussis-Mitchell to explore the many layers of grief and loss. Together, we define what grief truly is — not just the sorrow we feel after the passing of a loved one, but also the heartbreak that comes with life transitions, endings, and unmet hopes.We talk about what happens in the brain and body during grief, how it affects our mental health, and why so many of our reactions are not only normal, but deeply human. From navigating the “firsts” after a loss, to wondering how long grieving is “supposed” to take, to finding your way through the fog — we gently unpack your questions and offer reflections to help you feel less alone.Most of all, we speak to the healing power of compassion — for yourself, for others, and for the full range of emotions that grief brings.If you’re carrying loss, or supporting someone who is, I hope you find that this episode is a soft place to land.Chloe’s links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.chloemitchell?igsh=MXMzZWpnN2llb2p5dA==Chloe’s book - The Loss Prescription: https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/the-loss-prescription-a-practical-roadmap-to-grief-recovery-dr-chloe-paidoussis-mitchell?variant=40390741590094Helen’s links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/h.e.l.e.n.m.a.r.i.e/profilecard/?igsh=MXVsZHZwcTl2Zmppdw==Helen’s book - Choose You: https://lnk.to/ChooseyouHelenMarie
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Episode 45 | Dysfunctional Families: The Mini Edit (with Josh Connolly)
Send us a textIn this week’s The Mini Edit from Episode 11,I sit with Josh Connolly and talk about the impact of dysfunctional families. Josh so generously shares his own experience and how his journey brought him to a healing space where he now helps many others heal from the impact of growing up within dysfunction.This is an edit of Episode 11. If you found this interesting, you may also want to listen to Part 2 of our conversation in Episode 19. I’m linking both full episodes here, where all show notes are available too:https://open.spotify.com/episode/6IY03Xy5LUww9gVCM9MJXr?si=7ekyfZkwQgeVGKkdwNuWtghttps://open.spotify.com/episode/7H19APZdAPhnLs3BaLhi2e?si=WSVt_InpR-m9NFFaFh-sgQ
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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