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This Won't Fix You

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The healing power of fitness goes far beyond physical benefits—for today’s guest, it’s a form of self-expression and a celebration of what the body can do. In this episode, host Nora McInerny sits down with fitness personality Ivylis Rivera, who shares her deeply personal journey of navigating life with Chronic Migraine while holding onto her passion for movement. Ivylis opens up about the struggle of staying active while facing the fear of triggering a headache or migraine attack and the resilience it takes to keep pushing forward—a resilience that carried her through the challenging journey of finding a Chronic Migraine treatment plan that worked for her. Join Nora and Ivylis as they explore the concept of “soft living,” a philosophy Ivylis embraces—staying active, listening to your body, and building trust in oneself. Click here for Product Information, including Boxed Warning and Medication Guide, or visit https://abbv.ie/prescribing_info See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Trigger Warning A-Side

This Won't Fix You

published about a year ago

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Nadine’s links:

Podcast: www.thiswontfixyou.com
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Rest assured, if the idea comes from someone else I will always credit that person, and there is definitely water-tight confidentiality for my clients.
Find me at www.nadinepittam.com

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Helen Burrell for logo help

Audio is The Beat of Nature by Olexy from Pixabay

25 episodes

#Fitness #Mental Health #Nadine Pittam #Psychotherapy #Counseling #Help #Feel Better #Therapy #Support #Psychology #Happiness #Wellness

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Prioritising Myself or My Relationship: B-Side 16:36

5 weeks ago16:36

16:36

If you've ever found yourself bitching about somebody, this episode is for you! Find a new way of seeing everyone else's behaviours. Send me a text (Note: I can't reply, but I will read your comment and might respond to your message in a future episode) Support the show Nadine’s links: Podcast: www.thiswontfixyou.com Counselling: www.nadinepittam.com Instagram: thiswontfixyou Do you like and value what I do here? Show your appreciation by visiting my Buy Me A Coffee page where you can show your gratitude ! Subscribe in the podcast app of your choice. If you like what you hear, please share with a friend… Rest assured, if the idea comes from someone else I will always credit that person, and there is definitely water-tight confidentiality for my clients. Find me at www.nadinepittam.com Thanks to: Helen Burrell for logo help Audio is The Beat of Nature by Olexy from Pixabay…

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Prioritising Myself or My Relationship: A-Side 52:50

12 weeks ago52:50

52:50

Relationships (all relationships: friendships, family relations as well as intimate relationships) have a dynamic energy that is constantly in flux. Meg Harper and I talk about this ever-present tension between protecting ourselves as individuals (perhaps at the expense of a relationship) and protecting our relationship(s) perhaps at the expense of ourselves. We start with a quote from Marisa G Franco’s book: Platonic, which is all about attachment styles and how they influence the ways we operate in relationships. Meg Harper's website: https://megharper.co.uk/ Send me a text (Note: I can't reply, but I will read your comment and might respond to your message in a future episode) Support the show Nadine’s links: Podcast: www.thiswontfixyou.com Counselling: www.nadinepittam.com Instagram: thiswontfixyou Do you like and value what I do here? Show your appreciation by visiting my Buy Me A Coffee page where you can show your gratitude ! Subscribe in the podcast app of your choice. If you like what you hear, please share with a friend… Rest assured, if the idea comes from someone else I will always credit that person, and there is definitely water-tight confidentiality for my clients. Find me at www.nadinepittam.com Thanks to: Helen Burrell for logo help Audio is The Beat of Nature by Olexy from Pixabay…

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Trigger Warning B-Side 19:48

14 weeks ago19:48

19:48

Trauma. This episode I build on Gabor Mate's metaphor that a trigger is just one part of what causes people problems. It distinguishes between "small t" and "Capital T" trauma. The latter is defined as experiences too terrifying for the psyche to process. I talk about the "Window of Tolerance" model, featuring three zones: a green band (regulated state), orange bands (increasing disregulation), and red bands (hyper-arousal and hypo-arousal). The therapeutic approach emphasises keeping clients within their tolerance window, using the EMDR therapy metaphor of "building a bigger boat" to handle trauma gradually. This episode contains passing reference to abuse. Send me a text (Note: I can't reply, but I will read your comment and might respond to your message in a future episode) Support the show Nadine’s links: Podcast: www.thiswontfixyou.com Counselling: www.nadinepittam.com Instagram: thiswontfixyou Do you like and value what I do here? Show your appreciation by visiting my Buy Me A Coffee page where you can show your gratitude ! Subscribe in the podcast app of your choice. If you like what you hear, please share with a friend… Rest assured, if the idea comes from someone else I will always credit that person, and there is definitely water-tight confidentiality for my clients. Find me at www.nadinepittam.com Thanks to: Helen Burrell for logo help Audio is The Beat of Nature by Olexy from Pixabay…

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Trigger Warning A-Side 51:32

17 weeks ago51:32

51:32

'Being triggered' is so much more in our awareness than ever before. How do we identify our triggers and what can we do and what can we reasonably ask others to do to help us manage them? Psychotherapist, Emma McDermott, and I chat about it. Send me a text (Note: I can't reply, but I will read your comment and might respond to your message in a future episode) Support the show Nadine’s links: Podcast: www.thiswontfixyou.com Counselling: www.nadinepittam.com Instagram: thiswontfixyou Do you like and value what I do here? Show your appreciation by visiting my Buy Me A Coffee page where you can show your gratitude ! Subscribe in the podcast app of your choice. If you like what you hear, please share with a friend… Rest assured, if the idea comes from someone else I will always credit that person, and there is definitely water-tight confidentiality for my clients. Find me at www.nadinepittam.com Thanks to: Helen Burrell for logo help Audio is The Beat of Nature by Olexy from Pixabay…

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Drama Triangle - Relationship Games We Don't Know We're Playing: B-Side 23:55

19 weeks ago23:55

23:55

Episode Key Points: The Drama Triangle fundamentally revolves around control Focus on the Rescuer role as the most socially celebrated and potentially toxic position Rescuers often believe their worth is tied to how much they help others Signs You Might Be a Rescuer: Feeling exhausted by constant requests for help Getting frustrated when people don't take your advice Finding others' suffering difficult to bear Believing your goodness is measured by how effectively you help Key Insights: Society celebrates selflessness without teaching healthy boundaries Helping without limits can disempower others True support involves inviting others to find their own solutions Co-dependency occurs when both parties are controlling each other's lives Therapeutic Approach: Learn self-worth independent of helping others Value others' perspectives and processes Recognize when "helping" is actually controlling Understand that withdrawing support can be a form of genuine care Practical Advice: Ask "How can I support you?" instead of "What you need to do is..." Avoid lecturing or judging Set clear boundaries Recognize your own feelings of inadequacy driving rescue behaviors Takeaway: Healthy support means empowering others, not solving their problems for them. Send me a text (Note: I can't reply, but I will read your comment and might respond to your message in a future episode) Support the show Nadine’s links: Podcast: www.thiswontfixyou.com Counselling: www.nadinepittam.com Instagram: thiswontfixyou Do you like and value what I do here? Show your appreciation by visiting my Buy Me A Coffee page where you can show your gratitude ! Subscribe in the podcast app of your choice. If you like what you hear, please share with a friend… Rest assured, if the idea comes from someone else I will always credit that person, and there is definitely water-tight confidentiality for my clients. Find me at www.nadinepittam.com Thanks to: Helen Burrell for logo help Audio is The Beat of Nature by Olexy from Pixabay…

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Drama Triangle - Relationship Games We Don't Know We're Playing: A-Side 40:43

23 weeks ago40:43

40:43

Most of us communicate in ways which are unhealthy at least some of the time. This episode, Nadine sits with Richard Chadwick to discuss the Drama Triangle, especially how the unhelpful roles of Rescuer, Victim and Persecutor are embedded in our culture and in our psyches. I challenge you to not recognise yourself in here somewhere! Richard Chadwick is a therapist working in the north west and online. You can view his BACP profile here. Send me a text (Note: I can't reply, but I will read your comment and might respond to your message in a future episode) Support the show Nadine’s links: Podcast: www.thiswontfixyou.com Counselling: www.nadinepittam.com Instagram: thiswontfixyou Do you like and value what I do here? Show your appreciation by visiting my Buy Me A Coffee page where you can show your gratitude ! Subscribe in the podcast app of your choice. If you like what you hear, please share with a friend… Rest assured, if the idea comes from someone else I will always credit that person, and there is definitely water-tight confidentiality for my clients. Find me at www.nadinepittam.com Thanks to: Helen Burrell for logo help Audio is The Beat of Nature by Olexy from Pixabay…

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Mirrors of the Soul; What is Equine Therapy: B-Side 19:34

25 weeks ago19:34

19:34

In this special B-side episode, host Nadine hands the reins over to equine practitioner Alex Gulland. Alex walks you through the process of a first session in equine therapy, from initial client assessments, to a serene body scan amidst nature, and finally incorporating therapy with horses. Alex brings you to Silver Birch Animal Therapy Farm, detailing the therapeutic benefits of working with horses and what clients can expect. Alex Gullands's Links www.contentedpeople.co.uk www.silverbirchanimaltherapycic.co.uk Music credit https://artlist.io/ Send me a text (Note: I can't reply, but I will read your comment and might respond to your message in a future episode) Support the show Nadine’s links: Podcast: www.thiswontfixyou.com Counselling: www.nadinepittam.com Instagram: thiswontfixyou Do you like and value what I do here? Show your appreciation by visiting my Buy Me A Coffee page where you can show your gratitude ! Subscribe in the podcast app of your choice. If you like what you hear, please share with a friend… Rest assured, if the idea comes from someone else I will always credit that person, and there is definitely water-tight confidentiality for my clients. Find me at www.nadinepittam.com Thanks to: Helen Burrell for logo help Audio is The Beat of Nature by Olexy from Pixabay…

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Emotional Mirrors Of The Soul, Benefits of Equine Therapy: A-Side 47:56

27 weeks ago47:56

47:56

How much do we know what is going on inside our bodies? How much do we ever really know about what we give off that other people around us are picking up on unconsciously (or consciously!)? This episode, Equine Practitioner, Alex Gulland and I talk about how horses can be seen as emotional mirrors to our internal worlds. Horses, being prey animals, are incredibly sensitive to our energy, our stress levels and our emotions generally. Alex shares how powerful it can be for people to work therapeutically with horses. I am sure you will be able to hear how moved I have been by hearing some of the stories Alex told me during our conversation. If you’re interested in finding or becoming an equine therapist, then a good place to start would be LEAP, this is where Alex trained: https://leapequine.com/ . Alex's links: www.contentedpeople.co.uk www.silverbirchanimaltherapycic.co.uk Alex is raising money to support the arrival of several lovely foals at the Silverbirch centre - visit the GoFundMe page Nadine's links: www.thiswontfixyou.com www.nadinepittam.com Send me a text (Note: I can't reply, but I will read your comment and might respond to your message in a future episode) Support the show Nadine’s links: Podcast: www.thiswontfixyou.com Counselling: www.nadinepittam.com Instagram: thiswontfixyou Do you like and value what I do here? Show your appreciation by visiting my Buy Me A Coffee page where you can show your gratitude ! Subscribe in the podcast app of your choice. If you like what you hear, please share with a friend… Rest assured, if the idea comes from someone else I will always credit that person, and there is definitely water-tight confidentiality for my clients. Find me at www.nadinepittam.com Thanks to: Helen Burrell for logo help Audio is The Beat of Nature by Olexy from Pixabay…

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Managing Difficult Emotions: B-Side 17:14

29 weeks ago17:14

17:14

Emotions, even so-called negative emotions, can be helpful if we see them as guides. Emotions like guilt and ager can be helpful if they lead to positive change. So how do we know whether what we are feeling is helpful or unhelpful? It's essential to differentiate between guilt that prompts growth and guilt that is rooted in shame. Similarly, self-perception and societal judgements complicate how we view our actions and worth. As always, reflecting on our emotions with curiosity rather than judgement is key. Send me a text (Note: I can't reply, but I will read your comment and might respond to your message in a future episode) Support the show Nadine’s links: Podcast: www.thiswontfixyou.com Counselling: www.nadinepittam.com Instagram: thiswontfixyou Do you like and value what I do here? Show your appreciation by visiting my Buy Me A Coffee page where you can show your gratitude ! Subscribe in the podcast app of your choice. If you like what you hear, please share with a friend… Rest assured, if the idea comes from someone else I will always credit that person, and there is definitely water-tight confidentiality for my clients. Find me at www.nadinepittam.com Thanks to: Helen Burrell for logo help Audio is The Beat of Nature by Olexy from Pixabay…

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Managing Difficult Emotions: A-Side 45:26

31 weeks ago45:26

45:26

“Emotions don’t kill you.” A discussion between Nadine and Oakland DBT therapist Jonny Cragg about how taking emotional inventories (in a therapeutic modality called DBT) tailor therapeutic skills to emotional intensity. High emotions need robust interventions, while moderate ones require cognitive strategies. Mindfulness in DBT helps manage emotions and communication. However, challenges include accurately observing emotions and applying strategies consistently. The approach is effective but needs practice and awareness, particularly for those with conditions like ADHD or borderline personality disorder. DBT focuses on present-moment regulation and techniques for immediate control, though deeper trauma may require additional treatments. Send me a text (Note: I can't reply, but I will read your comment and might respond to your message in a future episode) Support the show Nadine’s links: Podcast: www.thiswontfixyou.com Counselling: www.nadinepittam.com Instagram: thiswontfixyou Do you like and value what I do here? Show your appreciation by visiting my Buy Me A Coffee page where you can show your gratitude ! Subscribe in the podcast app of your choice. If you like what you hear, please share with a friend… Rest assured, if the idea comes from someone else I will always credit that person, and there is definitely water-tight confidentiality for my clients. Find me at www.nadinepittam.com Thanks to: Helen Burrell for logo help Audio is The Beat of Nature by Olexy from Pixabay…

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Gravity - Surviving Overwhelming Pain: B-Side 13:41

33 weeks ago13:41

13:41

This episode discusses the importance of confronting unresolved pain, as we see with Dr. Ryan Stone in Gravity . Avoiding pain can lead to emotional shutdown and inauthentic living. Therapy helps by revisiting past traumas, breaking rigid coping mechanisms, and allowing individuals to process and integrate their feelings. Through this process, we can heal, rediscover joy and reclaim control over our lives. While difficult, facing buried pain with therapeutic guidance leads to emotional growth and authentic self-connection. Send me a text (Note: I can't reply, but I will read your comment and might respond to your message in a future episode) Support the show Nadine’s links: Podcast: www.thiswontfixyou.com Counselling: www.nadinepittam.com Instagram: thiswontfixyou Do you like and value what I do here? Show your appreciation by visiting my Buy Me A Coffee page where you can show your gratitude ! Subscribe in the podcast app of your choice. If you like what you hear, please share with a friend… Rest assured, if the idea comes from someone else I will always credit that person, and there is definitely water-tight confidentiality for my clients. Find me at www.nadinepittam.com Thanks to: Helen Burrell for logo help Audio is The Beat of Nature by Olexy from Pixabay…

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Gravity - Surviving Overwhelming Pain: A-Side 48:52

35 weeks ago48:52

48:52

If you, like most people, enjoyed the episode on Frozen (Conceal; Don’t Feel: A-Side) then buckle up because Anoushka Beazley is back with an exploration of the film Gravity. We talk about grief, loss, loneliness, and Anoushka brings her unique and tender insight to help us all understand what it’s like when we are trying to survive the crisis of loss. Anoushka’s website: https://www.manderlaytherapy.com/ Send me a text (Note: I can't reply, but I will read your comment and might respond to your message in a future episode) Support the show Nadine’s links: Podcast: www.thiswontfixyou.com Counselling: www.nadinepittam.com Instagram: thiswontfixyou Do you like and value what I do here? Show your appreciation by visiting my Buy Me A Coffee page where you can show your gratitude ! Subscribe in the podcast app of your choice. If you like what you hear, please share with a friend… Rest assured, if the idea comes from someone else I will always credit that person, and there is definitely water-tight confidentiality for my clients. Find me at www.nadinepittam.com Thanks to: Helen Burrell for logo help Audio is The Beat of Nature by Olexy from Pixabay…

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Being Curious: B-Side - Jung's Shadow Theory 23:18

41 weeks ago23:18

23:18

There are things that influence us which lie deep in our subconscious. This episode is about some of those. They are psychological backseat drivers. We all have a shadow, and into our shadow we stuff all the parts of ourselves we wish weren't true. And we stuff them in so well that we don't even know they're there. But they affect our thoughts, feelings and behaviours. This episode is all about that! And I think it's a belter. As always, the things I discuss here are of a reasonably challenging nature, but I do stay away from trauma. Send me a text (Note: I can't reply, but I will read your comment and might respond to your message in a future episode) Support the show Nadine’s links: Podcast: www.thiswontfixyou.com Counselling: www.nadinepittam.com Instagram: thiswontfixyou Do you like and value what I do here? Show your appreciation by visiting my Buy Me A Coffee page where you can show your gratitude ! Subscribe in the podcast app of your choice. If you like what you hear, please share with a friend… Rest assured, if the idea comes from someone else I will always credit that person, and there is definitely water-tight confidentiality for my clients. Find me at www.nadinepittam.com Thanks to: Helen Burrell for logo help Audio is The Beat of Nature by Olexy from Pixabay…

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Being Curious About Yourself: A-Side 45:28

43 weeks ago45:28

45:28

Therapist, Emma McDermott, and I talk about how we can only really be curious about ourselves, especially the darker parts of ourselves, when we have the luxury of being stable. When we have the luxury to be able to reflect, we are empowered to make real changes in our lives, changes that make us stronger, rather than changes which simply remove the obstacles which cause us pain. Emma's Links https://www.bacp.co.uk/therapists/382326/emma-mcdermott/Manchester Nadine's Links www.nadinepittam.com Send me a text (Note: I can't reply, but I will read your comment and might respond to your message in a future episode) Support the show Nadine’s links: Podcast: www.thiswontfixyou.com Counselling: www.nadinepittam.com Instagram: thiswontfixyou Do you like and value what I do here? Show your appreciation by visiting my Buy Me A Coffee page where you can show your gratitude ! Subscribe in the podcast app of your choice. If you like what you hear, please share with a friend… Rest assured, if the idea comes from someone else I will always credit that person, and there is definitely water-tight confidentiality for my clients. Find me at www.nadinepittam.com Thanks to: Helen Burrell for logo help Audio is The Beat of Nature by Olexy from Pixabay…

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Anxiety and The Monster In The Cupboard: B-Side 23:13

45 weeks ago23:13