Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst
Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst
Losing Focus
Losing Focus
Losing Focus
Thursday 28th March 2024
Struggling to stay focused? Graham and Martin share personal stories, humour, and practical tips to help you find clarity in your recovery journey.
46 minutes
Informative
Humorous
Relatable
Supportive
Engaging
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Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Maintaining focus can be challenging but is crucial for recovery.
- Humour can help deal with past traumas and distractions.
- Emerging from addiction can reveal previously hidden mental health issues.
- Practical tips include taking breaks, managing sleep, and setting realistic goals.
- Understanding your own limitations can help improve focus.
When they bent you forward as a kid, it felt like you've been waterboarded. You couldn't breathe. It was horrible stuff
In this episode of 'Sideways', Graham Landi and Martin Pankhurst dive into the challenge of maintaining focus, a topic that's especially relevant in the journey of recovery. Ever found yourself drifting off mid-task or struggling to stay on track? You're not alone. Graham and Martin chat about their own experiences with distraction, including Martin's humorous yet traumatic memory of being waterboarded at the hairdresser's.
They explore how emerging from the fog of addiction into clarity doesn't automatically mean you'll find focus, and why this can sometimes reveal previously hidden mental health issues like ADHD. Their banter is both relatable and entertaining, making complex topics feel accessible and engaging. They also discuss practical strategies to improve focus, such as taking frequent breaks, managing sleep, and understanding your own limitations.
The episode is sprinkled with light-hearted moments, like Martin's fantasy of being named after a train station and Graham's nostalgia for childhood cartoons. This blend of humour and insight makes for an episode that's both informative and enjoyable. So if you've ever struggled with staying focused, this episode offers a mix of practical advice and relatable anecdotes that might just help you find your way. Why not give it a listen and see what resonates with you?