Episodes

  • EMDR 2 - Dr Glenda Wallace

    EMDR 2 - Dr Glenda Wallace
    Dec 1 2025
    We explore further with Dr Glenda Wallace, a Neuropyschologist on the versatility of EMDR and the eight phases of therapy while unpacking the science of of EMDR. Glenda also shares with us self regulation tools like body scans and butterfly hug. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
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    27 mins
  • EMDR - Dr Glenda Wallace

    EMDR - Dr Glenda Wallace
    Nov 24 2025
    Learn more about EMDR— Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing — a powerful, science-backed technique that helps the brain and body reprocess painful experiences so they can finally let go. Dr Glenda is a UK trained Clinical Neuropsychologist, EMDR Case Consultant & Facilitator. Her work is deeply human — blending neuroscience, compassion, and hope to help people feel safe, seen, and whole again, from loss and burnout to childhood trauma and self-criticism. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
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    27 mins
  • Full circle with Dr Tonya (Part 7)

    Full circle with Dr Tonya (Part 7)
    Nov 17 2025
    Over the past few weeks, we’ve explored the full spectrum of feeling — from the sting of embarrassment to the grace of gratitude, the depth of grief, the pressure of perfectionism, the quiet ache of hurt, and the unique experience of being neurodiverse. In this final episode, we’re coming full circle — pausing to reflect on what these emotions have taught us about being human. Together, we’ll explore how awareness turns discomfort into understanding, how connection transforms pain into growth, and how learning to feel it all — the light and the shadow — is what makes us whole. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
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    29 mins
  • Menopause and Regulating your Nervous System with Dr Tonya Cruikshank (Part 6)

    Menopause and Regulating your Nervous System with Dr Tonya Cruikshank (Part 6)
    Nov 10 2025
    Dr Tonya unpacks the fiery side of menopause — the simmering anger, irritability, and emotional surges that often go unspoken. We explore what’s happening hormonally, how suppressed emotions resurface, and why anger can actually be a messenger for unmet needs. It’s an honest conversation about reclaiming power, finding calm in the chaos, and learning to respond with compassion — not suppression. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
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    27 mins
  • Neurodiversion and Regulating your Nervous System with Dr Tonya Cruikshank (Part 5)

    Neurodiversion and Regulating your Nervous System with Dr Tonya Cruikshank (Part 5)
    Nov 3 2025
    Dr Tonya explores the beauty of neurodivergent minds — ADHD, autism, and beyond. We unpack how the brain’s unique wiring shapes focus, creativity, and emotional regulation, and how self-understanding can turn what feels like a challenge into a strength. It’s a conversation about embracing difference, reducing shame, and finding compassion in the way our brains are designed to thrive. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
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    28 mins
  • Perfectionism and Regulating your Nervous System with Dr Tonya Cruikshank (Part 4)

    Perfectionism and Regulating your Nervous System with Dr Tonya Cruikshank (Part 4)
    Oct 27 2025
    Why do we chase perfect — and at what cost? In this episode, Dr Tonya explores the hidden emotions behind perfectionism: fear, control, and the need for approval. Together, we unpack how this mindset shapes our self-worth, how to soften the inner critic, and how to find peace in being “good enough.” A gentle reminder: you are not your productivity — you are already worthy. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
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    29 mins
  • Grief and Regulating your Nervous System with Dr Tonya Cruikshank (Part 3)

    Grief and Regulating your Nervous System with Dr Tonya Cruikshank (Part 3)
    Oct 20 2025
    In this episode, Lee explores grief with Dr Tonya — not just the loss of someone we love, but the quieter losses too: identity, time, health, expectations. Grief reshapes us. It humbles and teaches us to hold both love and pain at once. Together, we’ll talk about what it means to sit with sorrow, to honour what’s gone, and to find our way back to light — gently, at our own pace. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
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    27 mins
  • Dr Tonya: Gratitude

    Dr Tonya: Gratitude
    Oct 13 2025
    This is Episode 2 in our series with Dr Tonya Cruikshank, exploring the emotions that shape how we live and heal.Together, Lee and Dr Tonya unpack how gratitude rewires our nervous system, strengthens emotional resilience, and invites softness even in discomfort. It’s not about pretending everything’s okay — it’s about noticing what still is. This episode is a gentle reminder that gratitude isn’t reserved for the good days; it’s what helps us find light, even when life feels a little wobbly. Gratitude isn’t about ignoring pain; it’s about finding light in the middle of it. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
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    29 mins