Want to navigate the complexities of modern dating without getting bogged down by anxiety and self-doubt?

In this episode I chat with special guest Dr. Mari Kovanen about the impact of modern dating, particularly the role of online dating apps, on mental health. We delve into key strategies for managing the anxieties that come with swipe-based dating, the importance of personal boundaries, and the benefits of real-life interactions.

Highlights include:

(04:15) The Emotional Impact of Swipe-Based Dating Apps
(09:45) Setting Boundaries and Taking Breaks from Online Dating
(15:30) The Importance of Widening Your Social Circles to Meet New People
(21:50) Understanding Yourself and Your Values Before Seeking a Relationship
(28:10) Navigating the Realities of Ghosting and Online Dating Etiquette

About this week's guest

Dr Mari Kovanen is a chartered counselling psychologist, relationship specialist and attachment trauma therapist turned conscious dating coach. She is also a podcast host for Code To Connection aimed at single men and formerly had a podcast, How To Love Successfully for successful women looking for love. For the past 15 years she has been working with women and men and helped them in different stages of their relationships. In the more recent years, she has helped both men and women with dating related challenges.

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Are you a new Mum struggling with motherhood? You are not alone.

In this episode, I chat with perinatal clinical psychologist Dr Romila Ragaven. We discuss the numerous challenges new mums face, including postnatal depression, anxiety, and perinatal OCD. Romila describes the distinction between baby blues and postnatal depression, and we explore the societal pressures and expectations that impact new mums' mental well-being.

This episode aims to normalise the difficulties of motherhood and provide practical guidance for maintaining good mental health after childbirth.

Highlights include:

(05:15) Understanding the Difference Between Baby Blues and Postnatal Depression

(11:42) The Myth of Instinctive Motherhood and the Role of Compassion-Focused Therapy

(18:57) Navigating Postnatal Anxiety and Its Impact on Daily Life

(24:03) Coping with Intrusive Thoughts and Perinatal OCD

(32:11) Prioritizing Self-Care and Seeking Support in the Postpartum Period

About Dr Romila Ragaven

Dr Romila Ragaven is a clinical psychologist specialising in perinatal mental health. Romila is a senior psychologist in the NHS and also runs her own private practice in London. She is dedicated to supporting mothers and families through the transformative stages of pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

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Are you struggling with overthinking, anxiety, or feeling stuck in your thoughts?

In this episode, I dive into how to stop overthinking in its tracks, reducing anxiety and worry along the way. I explain how our minds tend to "time travel" between an imagined future and an uncertain past, causing significant anxiety. I share personal anecdotes and practical tips to get grounded in the present moment, including the use of your five senses and grounding objects. This episode aims to provide you with immediate techniques to help you build a new habit of staying present.

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Highlights include:
01:07 Understanding Overthinking and Anxiety
03:38 Techniques to Stop Overthinking
04:44 Building Awareness and Shifting Focus
06:37 Practical Tips to Get Present

Watch the video of this episode on my YouTube channel here.

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DISCLAIMER - The Hello Therapy podcast and the information provided by Dr Liz White (DClinPsy, CPsychol, AFBPsS, CSci, HCPC reg.), is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and does not constitute personalised advice. Please reach out to your GP or a mental health professional if you need support.