Join Zachary Phillips on an odyssey into his mind as he shares his lived experience with mental illness, the recovery process, and pursuit of happiness through authentic vulnerable expression.
How can you pin down a feeling of unreality? When even the act of focusing causes you to drift?
In this episode I attempt to explain the reality of dissociation from within the condition. Obviously this is somewhat of a paradox, but through poetry and introspection I hope to explain the state of my mind…
Read MoreOne of the benefits of this podcast is that I can talk freely, using this medium as a form of therapy.
If you are interested in listening to me break down my woes and come to some semblance of sanity, perhaps take a listen. But be warned, I am offloading my issues here, not providing solutions.
Read MoreIt feels like the world is in utter chaos right now. War, pandemic, scandals, corruption, and hypocrisy are rampant. We have more information than we need, and little ability to impact anything.
In this episode I discuss my response to recent events, highlighting how I am attempting to stay sane during it all.
Read MoreWhat worries me more than the details of the latest controversy is the cycle of controversies that we are continually exposed to.
Wait a week and that issue will be replaced by another one - just as ‘offensive’, just as ‘important’, just as ‘impactful’.
I don’t buy it.
This episode explores some of the recent issues from a meta-perspective, focusing on the value of detachment and introspection to determine how we really feel about a topic, and using ‘offence’ as a way to learn more about ourselves.
I wish you well for the year to come!
Everyone assumes they are the exception to the rule; that one person who will never trigger me, and who won’t cause me social anxiety. Who I can feel ‘truly safe’ to be myself around…
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Christmas can force us to spend time with people we otherwise wouldn’t. This can produce a level of anguish, triggers, and awkwardness; all resulting in a diminished mental state.
Fortunately there are ways that you can guard your mental state in order to survive the coming week.
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Life with mental illness is full of ups and downs. The acceptance of this reality is vital for healing and growth. I am increasingly wary of self-help gurus and life coaches who only project positivity - this is not how reality works. And denying it (or not showing it) can ostracise people into the belief that they are alone in their suffering. This is simply not true.
Read MoreOver the last couple of weeks, my mental state has taken a turn for the worse.
In this episode I break down what has happened & why, as well as discuss what I am doing to mend.
We are in unprecedented times, so it makes sense that you may be also struggling.
Read MoreThe Coronavirus is causing a disruption to normal life.
For me this has meant stopping social gatherings, reducing my training, delaying profession development, and most significantly, the postponement of my therapy sessions.
Maintaining mental health is vital at all times, but particularly now.
In this episode, I discuss the impact of the Coronvirus, and what I am doing about it.
Never before have humans had the ability to completely kill boredom.
At the click of a button we can communicate, watch, read, listen and play. Sounds great, but what is that lack of silence, that lack of ‘sitting with yourself’ doing to our mental states?
In this episode I dissect the overabundance of information that modern society presents to us.
Read MoreTopic: By sharing the reality of mental illness, we can hopefully help to reduce the stigma and let people know they are not alone. In this episode I share my recent manic experience, recorded both during and after the event. This is what mental illness really looks like.
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“When you say ‘yes’ to others, make sure you are not saying ‘no’ to yourself.” – Paulo Coelho
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If I could only choose one treatment option to manage my mental health, I would choose Mindfulness Meditation.
It is the lead domino for mental health. It will enhance your focus, clarity and ability to detach from negative thoughts.
How can you ever know if one person is worse off than another? Given that we all view the world through a subjective lens, this may be impossible. In this episode, I talk about how I approach this issue, and use it to help myself and others.
Read MoreLook after yourself as a matter of priority this Christmas.
The added social and financial pressure of this time of year can be the tipping point for those of us with mental illness or a history or trauma.
In this episode I discuss why this happens, and what you can do to manage yourself this festive season!
Social media is a double edged sword. It is an amazing tool to catch up, connect and dispel feelings of loneliness, however it comes at a cost.
It exposes you to the unfiltered thoughts of others. On occasion, this will be triggering. Worse still, you never know when this will occur.
Read MoreDespite the fact that 1 in 5 people are currently suffering from a mental illness (1 in 2 over the lifespan), mental illness is highly stigmatised.
In this episode I delve deep into the possible causes and solutions to this stigma. I also talk about dealing with the possibility of ‘attention seekers’ or ‘fakers’ as well as how to best ensure that your family and friends know you will be there for them should they need your support.
It is vital to first notice the warning signs of a mental illness coming on and then take action to best guard your mental state.
In this episode share the ups and downs of this week - talking about how I manage my mental state, both in the short and long term.
Read MoreTake action to first determine how different life events impact your mental state, then work to add more of the positive impacts and cut as much of the negative impacts as possible.
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Mental Illnesses and chronic conditions often can't be 'seen' - they are 'invisible'!
The only way to #endMHstigma is through sharing our stories and experiences.
Finding the balance between work and relaxation is vital for both mental health and productivity. Work too much, and you run the risk of becoming run down. Relax too much and your dreams will forever stay as dreams.
In this episode I discuss my continuing journey to finding a balance between these two aspects of life.
This is shadow work with a twist.
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