This week I sit down with Ryan Hook. Ryan is a fellow coach who believes in taking a global look at his clients health and places a big focus on helping people move forward mentally as well as physically.

We talk about:

How to build connection.

Listening to how you feel.

Dealing with loneliness and isolation.

Checking in with yourself and giving yourself some space.

The power of reducing time on your phone.

The difference between sharing your problems and being consumed by your problems.

Acceptance.

Normalising challenges.

Exploring your mental health rather than fixing it.

How working on your self care can build your resilience and mental strength.

Finding an anchor to help motivate yourself.

Understanding who you want to be and who you currently are.

The snowball effect of one small positive change.

Understanding your barriers both internally and externally.

Creating new experiences to challenge your limiting beliefs.

The connection between physical and mental health.

Being aware of how your own experiences cause biases.

Jumping too quickly into problem solving.

Being open minded.

Listening to where you feel the most fulfilled.

Where did my journey into learning about psychology start?

Where do I think I would be without personal development and therapy.

How to be more secure with yourself.

Get in touch:

Ryan Hook:

Email: ryan@arccollective.co.uk

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_teamprocoach/

James Shireby

Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.co.uk

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/

On this weeks podcast I’m joined by Ryan Robinson.

We discuss:

Reaching your full potential by taking one step forward

Learning about yourself

Managing change

Listening and getting in touch with your emotions

Putting time into the areas of your life that gives you energy

Being honest with ourselves

Breathwork

Gratitude and finding the positives in life

Changing your physical state to change your mental state

Making time to stop and notice how your body feels

Calming the nervous system

Importance of experiences

Reflection

And much more.

Get in touch:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/

Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com

Ryan Robinson: https://www.instagram.com/ryanrobinson_trainr/

This week James discusses stress.

Expect to learn:

7 questions to help audit your stress.

Understanding all the loads and stressors in your life.

Effective coping mechanisms.

How to assess whether your behaviours are helpful or unhelpful.

Understanding your cognitions. Reframing, seeing things from different perspectives and learning to challenge unhelpful thoughts and beliefs.

Managing your emotions and building better reactions to them.

And much more.

Get in touch:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/

Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com

This week I sit down with Vicky Young for a open and honest conversation around mental health, traumatic experiences and counselling.

We cover:

Taking care of yourself to help others.

How getting support can help you cope with difficult times.

Developing your self awareness.

Taking responsibility for your reactions rather than blaming others.

Understanding and working on your triggers and internal wounds.

Challenging your thoughts.

Post Traumatic Growth.

Coping strategies.

Working through your pain.

Relationships and the importance of building a healthy relationship with yourself.

What we do to take care of our mental health.

The positive impact of learning about your psychology and getting professional support.

The process of finding the right coach or therapist.

The power of talking.

And much more around mental health.

Get in touch:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/

Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com

This week James discusses 10 key areas that will improve your wellbeing.

Expect to learn:

What is wellbeing?

How your your beliefs, perceptions and internal narratives can influence your wellbeing.

Building emotional intelligence

Importance of adapting to different life circumstances.

Unconditional self esteem

And much more.

Get in touch

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/

Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com

In this weeks episode James talks about how your relationships impact every area of your health and well being.

You'll learn:

Why are relationships so important?

Understanding the impact of your past.

The importance of building a secure relationship with yourself.

What are some key things to look out for in unhealthy relationships.

What components make up a healthy and secure relationship.

This episode is a must listen for anyone who wants to build happy and healthy relationships in their life.

Get in touch:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/

Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com

This week James discusses 3 key needs that must be met for you to feel intrinsically motivated.

Expect to learn:

What these 3 components are and why they're so important.

What you need to know when it comes to changing your behaviour.

Why understanding yourself is so vital.

Being compassionate with yourself when you have a lapse.

Taking care of your physical health to increase energy and motivation.

Looking at the big picture.

And much more.

Get in touch

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/

Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com

In this weeks episode James talks about mental health.

Mental health is complex and many factors will influence how your mind works. Your thoughts, emotions, biology, environment and behaviours all interconnect and contribute to your health and overall wellbeing.

You will learn about:
Editing your thoughts
Comparisons
All or nothing thinking
Compartmentalisation
Looking back and understanding your past and finding meaning in painful experiences
Being realistically optimistic
Acting in-line with your values
Delayed gratification
Being present and engaged in the here and now
Enjoying and appreciating the simple things
Feeling content
Acceptance
Making room for uncomfortable emotions
Compassion
Being able to avoid distraction and sit in peace
Connection and building good relationships
Accepting support
Being honest with how you're feeling
Not seeing yourself as better or worse than others
Accepting that just because you feel something is true, it doesn't make it true
And much more

Get in touch

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/

Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com