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85: The Therapy Suite with Gavin J - Episode 85
85: The Therapy Suite with Gavin J - Episode 85
85: The Therapy Suite with Gavin J - Episode 85
Friday 3rd January 2025
Nicola Noel shares tips on managing stress and setting boundaries during the festive season on The Therapy Suite with Gavin J.
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Episode Overview
- Set clear boundaries early to manage expectations.
- Use 'I' statements to communicate needs without blame.
- Focus on small, consistent actions to manage stress.
- Stay hydrated and get enough sleep to maintain well-being.
- Embrace imperfection and delegate tasks to avoid burnout.
Resilience isn't about pretending everything is fine; it's about adapting when it's not
Christmas can be a stressful time, and in this episode of The Therapy Suite on UK Health Radio Podcast, Gavin J welcomes back mental health practitioner Nicola Noel to discuss the impact of the festive season on mental well-being. Nicola, an award-winning hypnotherapist and psychiatric nurse, shares her insights on how the pressures of Christmas can affect mental health, especially for those already dealing with conditions like Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
They talk about how societal and financial pressures, along with high expectations, can create a perfect storm for stress and anxiety during the holidays. Nicola explains how stress can affect relationships, leading to communication breakdowns when people operate from a place of anxiety or fear. She emphasises the importance of setting boundaries, not just with others but also with oneself, to manage stress effectively. Nicola introduces the concept of the