Christmas is not easy for everyone. For many this time of year brings a mix of joy and pressure, excitement and exhaustion, celebration and reflection. You may imagine Christmas as a picture-perfect scene - smiling families, beautifully wrapped gifts, tables overflowing with food, but real life is more complicated. Some carry the weight of a difficult year, some are missing loved ones who should be here. Some are navigating financial pressures, family tensions, or simply the fatigue of trying to keep everything together. And yet, here we are, together, still standing, still hoping and still showing up. Listen for my 3 simple possibilities strength, new connections, new joy. Listen and act on my 'call to action'. A heartfelt thanks to you all and may you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Why this podcast? because it is incredibly difficult to recognise toxic people and harder to leave if you are in a toxic relationship. This first episode is about recognising toxic individuals - what are the 'red flags'? I offer tips on how to deal with toxic individuals. As this is a vast topic, further episodes will cover toxic relationships and more.

I'm here to uplift your spirits and share some heartfelt tips on how to cope with December or should I say - see December differently. December is more than just the final page of the calendar. It's a bridge between what you've accomplished and what you're preparing to achieve next. I remind you, you are still standing, still moving forward - that's resilience! November teaches you that even in the darker days, there is light to be found. December is not the end of the year but the beginning of your next chapter so step innto it boldly, step into it gratefully and step into it with the belief that the best is yet to come. Listen to get my gentle, but powerful tips to guide you onwards. Rembmber to smile and laugh they cost you nothing. Virtual hugs to you all.

I'm here to uplift your spirits and share some heartfelt tips on how to rediscover yourself. It's about reconnecting with who you truly are. It's a deeply personal subject but on that touches everyone. You may feel lost in the chaos, disconnected from your inner spark. So this is my invitation to you: Come home to yourself. Rediscover the real you. Listen for my 5 tips, the first about daily practicing my ABC method, a proven psychological strategy, simple but powerful and transformative. Of course, don't forget to smile and laugh, they cost you nothing. Thanks to all my listeners across the world. Virtual hugs to you all. Check out my books on my website and amazon.

This is the final and 4th episode in a series of 4 on dealing with toxic or narcissistic individuals. I call this episode Toxic Ties: Co-parenting with a manipulative ex partner and Protecting your Peace. I recommend that you listen to the previous 3 episodes where my quick tip when dealing with toxic peope is to RUN, RUN, RUN. However, this is not always possible if in a co-parenting situation where my best advice is to dis-engage. I talk about the patterns you might notice and share 6 strategies when you are in a toxic situation, such as co-parenting (learn what parallel parenting means). Your goal is to free yourself from the toxic person's emotional grip and build a life where your child or children see what healthy love and boundaries look like. Thank you for listening. Remember to smile and laugh, they cost you nothing. Virtual hugs to you all.

This is Episode 3 in a series of 4 on dealing with toxic or narcissistic individuals In this episode I share reasons why sharing or talking is not enough when dealing with narcissistic abuse. Sharing or talking does not always lead to relief or resolution. A quick tip is RUN, RUN, RUN but as this is not always possible, I recommend disengaging. Watch out for my next and final episode on dealing with toxic people in a co-parenting situation. Meawhile use my ABC method to improve and maintain your confidence, self-esteem and resilience - all much needed when dealing with toxic people.

This episode is a follow-on from June's podcast on the common signs of a toxic person and how vital it is to know these signs. In this episode I talk about the myths surrounding narcissists and provide tips on how to protect your peace. Don't let yourself be fooled by the myths. Focus on rebuilding your self-esteem and trust your instincts - if something feels off aobut someone then trust your gut.

Hope you like my new format. It's been a busy time for me, life just took over and there was definitely uncertainty! This led me to think about how difficult it can be to cope with uncertainty and confusion. This podcast gives you 7 tips on how to cope. Let me know if you enjoy it and what other situations you would like to hear about with tips.