Following on from a previous episode on sibling rivalry I’m delighted to introduce my next guest to the show, Natasha Rose. As well as being an accomplished and celebrated businesswoman in a traditionally male industry (construction) Natasha is also a talented amateur actress.

Natasha is starring in an upcoming version of the Jane Austen classic, Sense and Sensibility, which highlights the challenges we all face when putting other people’s needs before our own. Austen’s Elinor and Marianne beautifully portray the family dynamics that can play out in these scenarios and the impact that these can have on how we feel. Natasha and I discuss what might be going on here, particularly for her character, Elinor. There’s also some defence mechanism spotting too.

To catch Natasha and the rest of the cast in this fabulous performance you can find out more and buy tickets at https://tolethorpe.co.uk.

Here are the highlights of this episode:

(4.53) Say what you feel

(7.15) “I require so much”

(11.38) Defence mechanisms in overdrive

(12.35) Rationalisation

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We all know that feeling of “I’ll do it tomorrow” whilst being fully aware that we won’t do it tomorrow, or even the next day. Why do we do this to ourselves? Are we just making our lives harder for no reason?

In this episode as well as meeting our old friends rationalisation and denial we are also welcoming back the repetition compulsion. And James Bond and Stan Wawrinka get a mention too! What’s not to enjoy?

Here are the highlights of this episode:

(1.42) Procrastination makes us uncomfortable

(3.06) Rationalisation

(5.38) A false sense of tomorrow

(6.38) Repetition compulsion

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Sibling rivalry isn’t just something that we leave at home, only to be brought out again at family events and Christmas. The way that we learn to be in the sibling dynamic can have a profound impact on how we relate to people as we grow and develop in life. Sibling rivalry can exist for only children too.

In this episode we are not just picking up our defence mechanism bingo cards again, we are having a think about Oedipus and the Murray brothers, whilst taking a trip to Cromer beach. It’s a packed show!

Here are the highlights of this episode:

(1.14) What about Arabella?

(2.25) Sibling rivalry in our everyday lives

(3.18) The Oedipus Complex

(6.08) Defence mechanism bingo

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