Learn why early survival patterns repeat in love, and how to reconnect with your true self through somatic awareness.
In this episode, Shelley Treacher explains how early survival patterns can quietly take over in relationships.
Through the story of a woman who learned to find her voice after years of self-silencing, Shelley explores how somatic therapy helps us reconnect with our bodies, recognise old defences, and rebuild authentic connection.

You’ll learn:

• Why conflict triggers old fear responses
• How shrinking to keep the peace starts as protection, not weakness
• What happens when one person changes their energy in a relationship
• How to stay connected to yourself - even when love feels shaky

This is the heart of relationship therapy - finding steadiness inside, while staying open to connection.

Watch the related video: Stop Losing Yourself in Love

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Do you often feel anxious or overthink things? In this episode, I share 10 practical ways to cope with anxiety and calm your mind. These tips include ideas from therapy, neuroscience, and everyday life.

You’ll learn how to:

• Stop anxious thoughts from going in circles
• Calm your body with easy methods
• Be kinder to yourself to reduce the pressure of perfectionism
• Shift your focus from rumination to grounded action

This is a refreshed version of one of my most popular episodes, with new insights and updated guidance. Whether you’re facing racing thoughts at night, constant worry, or the stress of everyday life, these strategies can help you find more calm and a clear-head.

If you’re looking for real tools to manage anxiety and overthinking, and to understand why you feel the way you do, this episode is for you.

Listen to this episode next: 'The Curse of Overthinking. How do I Stop Being an Overthinker?'

https://www.bristolcounselling.co.uk/how-do-i-stop-being-an-overthinker/

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Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “I’m not good enough,” “I don’t belong,” or “I’m useless”? You’re not alone. These thoughts are part of being human. But they’re also tied to the nervous system, early experiences, and the culture we live in.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why it’s easy to feel bad about ourselves
• How feelings of shame can come from our past
• Simple ways to challenge your inner critic
• A short somatic practice to help you connect with younger parts of yourself with kindness

This isn’t just about trying to think positively. It’s about helping your body feel safe, cared for, and like you belong, so you can truly believe you are enough.

If you prefer to watch the video version on YouTube, here it is: https://youtu.be/pnHeIeg3n84

If this episode speaks to you, please share it with someone who might need it, or let me know what you think. I’d love to hear from you.

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