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…

Ever find yourself stuck in the middle of a conversation that you weren’t prepared for? One that is triggering, intense and wholly inappropriate for the situation?

I have.

In this episode I discuss how to manage these conversations, in a way that both protects your mental state as well as the relationship.

Introducing my latest book ‘Reflections of the Self; The Poetry, Insights and Wisdom of Silence’, out now as a paperback, eBook and on audio.This book is one part poetry, one part introspective spiritual discussion. In this episode I share the chapter ‘Finding Peace Through Perspective’, which begins with the poem ‘Two Leaves’.

Open and honest communication is essential to all relationships, yet the process of expressing ourselves in a way that can actually be understood is far more complex than it appears at first glance.

In this episode I muse on all that is necessary for your words to accurately portray the meaning you intend.

Introducing the Abundance Mentality Podcast - 20 minute snippets to improve your health, wealth, spirituality, and relationships!

Each episode, Maria and I break down the best books out there, and share how we are applying the lessons learnt in our lives.

There are five episodes already out, and more to come. Enjoy!

Clearly 2020 was unprecedented - Bushfires, Covid, Trump, BLM etc.

But looking back over it, what have we learnt, how have we grown, and where to from here?

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.