How to Break Free from People-Pleasing: Understanding the Roots and Reclaiming Your Power People-pleasing might seem like a harmless personality trait, but for many, it’s a deeper, more complex response to fear and low self-worth. In this blog, we delve into why people-pleasing takes hold, its impact on mental health, and practical steps you can […]
EPISODE Sixteen: Navigating The Storm: Conquering Anxiety & Panic Attacks Join us on Tickety Boo as we embark on an enlightening journey into the realms of anxiety and panic attacks. In this episode, your hosts Andy Griffiths, a seasoned therapist, and Suzanne, our empathetic mental health advocate, delve into the depths of anxiety, exploring its complexities
EPISODE Fifteen: The Illusion of Self and Navigating the Journey to Self Awareness. Have you ever stopped to think about how you perceive yourself? What makes you unique, what makes you different from others, and what gives you your sense of self? Well, These are questions that we all struggle with at some point in
EPISODE Fourteen: When talking to your GP does not help and what to do next. The harsh reality is that seeking out mental health support via the GP/NHS can be a really frustrating process. So many people struggle when medication is the only option given and it isn’t helping.Right now there are people that are struggling
EPISODE Thirteen: The Emotional Toll of Hair Loss That Nobody Talks About . Hair loss is a deeply personal issue and for those struggling with it you can become obsessed and envious with other peoples hair. Why does hair loss causes so much anxiety? Yes, it’s “just” your hair, which is not a big deal
EPISODE Twelve: Feeling Empty. What it Means and What to Do. In this episode I talk about what we can do to help us through those chapters in life where we feel like we have little or no direction. Transcript: Please note this is a verbatim transcription from the original audio and therefore there may
EPISODE Eleven: Parenting in the aftermath of Trauma In this episode we talk to Heather Dickson about the trauma she faced during her childhood and the impact it had on becoming a new mum. Although rewarding, motherhood is also an inherently stressful period, more so for mothers with unresolved trauma. During her training to become
EPISODE Ten: PTSD From Veteran to Civilian As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, we are sharing a story of overcoming trauma and life changing injuries. In this episode we speak to Chris Auker-Howlett about his journey from veteran to civilian. After being medically discharged from the army Chris was about to begin the biggest
EPISODE Nine: Childhood Trauma In this episode we talk to Iona Russell about her childhood and the challenges she faced. At the age of 5 when learning to read it was discovered Iona was partially deaf, and she had taught herself to talk by lip reading. At the age of 8 the pivotal journey into lack
EPISODE Eight: Mental Health Expectation vs Reality Our expectations over our mental health can create significant stress when they don’t match up to our reality. It’s still the case that most people think of mental health, as mental illness – that needs expert intervention and that’s not always the case. We all have mental health,