The Inner Kindness Therapy Podcast
Psychology & Relationships
About
Our culture places huge value on the intellect, while the emotions and the body are often seen as elements to be controlled. In this podcast I explore how we can work on all of these elements, to improve energy levels, mental freedom and self-empowerment.
Episodes
- Why Imposter Syndrome Could Be Blocking Your Progress - And How To Break Free
This episode discusses imposter syndrome, a cognitive distortion where individuals feel inadequate despite their qualifications. It explores the causes, effects, and potential strategies for overcoming this common issue.
- Are We Performing Our Way To Anxiety?
This episode discusses the pressure to perform from a young age and its link to rising global anxiety. It considers a scientifically supported, counter-intuitive solution to performance-related anxiety.
- George Gurdjieff - psychological prophet, 100 years ahead of his time?
This episode examines the psychological teachings of George Gurdjieff, a spiritual teacher born in the late 19th century Russian Empire. His unconventional and progressive ideas, though not scientifically based, are considered remarkably p…
- My Trauma Story - Childhood Illness
The host discusses their experience with Trauma Release Exercises and explores the childhood illness they experienced between ages 2 and 4. The episode examines how this early trauma continues to affect them and the nature of processing tr…
- The powerful effects of doing Trauma Release Exercises for 8 weeks
This episode details the author's 8-week experience with Trauma Release Exercises (TRE), noting profound exhaustion and emotional fluctuations. While TRE is presented as an effective tool for emotional release, the author emphasizes that t…
- The Trapped Emotions Held In Clutter
This episode of The Inner Kindness Therapy Podcast discusses the psychological issues that can arise when clearing clutter. It offers thoughts and suggestions on overcoming the biggest blocks to decluttering.
- How To Start Reclaiming Your Mind From Digital Distractions
This episode discusses how technology has become a trap, leaving us reliant on devices and fearful of our own thoughts. It questions whether we are losing ourselves to technology and explores how to reclaim mental freedoms.
- The surprising reason why most of us are feeling poor
This episode examines the paradox of feeling poor despite increased generational wealth, suggesting a lack of freedom, not material possessions, is the core issue. It delves into limiting factors and potential ways to reclaim lost freedom.
- Are We Tracking Our Way To Misery?
This episode questions the value of constant digital fitness tracking, like counting steps and sleep, and reviews the evidence regarding its actual health benefits, which appears to be mixed.
- Why All Great Therapy Is Self Help
This episode examines the perception of self-help as a separate industry and its connection to therapy. The speaker, a hypnotherapist, discusses the tendency for clients to view therapists as magicians and explores ways to foster self-empo…
- Are You The Hero In Your Own Story, Or The Support In Someone Else's?
This episode explores the paradox of high-achievers experiencing significant stress due to the pressure of maintaining an idealized self-image. It offers insights into recognizing and overcoming the struggle to live up to a self-created na…
- How To Flex Your Mental Challenge Muscle
This episode explores how fear and anxiety can cause individuals to miss life-changing opportunities. It provides insights into why the mind creates these fears and offers strategies to overcome them, using personal anecdotes like a recent…
- Manifesting and Mindset
This episode examines the concept of manifesting and mindset, drawing parallels to the film The Secret and personal experiences with Jungian therapy. It questions whether relying on a higher power can be disempowering.
- Why are emotions so undervalued?
This episode explores why emotions are often undervalued in modern society, comparing contemporary stoicism with historical perspectives and cross-cultural examples. It also discusses the potential physical and emotional impacts of repress…