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In Our Nature
Why do we feel so overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected and lost...and what does that have to do with what's happening on our planet?
This show explores the hidden connections and deeper patterns that are forming our inner struggles and the wider crises unfolding around us. From mental health to ecological collapse, productivity culture to planetary grief, from burnout to reconnection, join me to poke around in the stories, systems and patterns shaping this extraordinary time...
...and then let's riff on what becomes possible when we stop pretending it’s fine and feel the feels.
Your host is me: Siobhán Friel. I'm a mental health practitioner, a Work That Reconnects facilitator and I was probably a lavender plant in a past life.
This podcast offers a way to make sense of your inner and outer world, especially if you were shaped by capitalism (like me) and not by a lineage of ecological literacy, love and wisdom.
You haven't missed the boat. There are many boats and this is one. Get in.
In Our Nature
"Our Feelings Are Letting Us Know How Useful Our Thinking Is" with Clare Downham
It was brilliant to have Clare Downham, Queen of Calm, on the show. Clare was a busy and successful headteacher before burning out and becoming a hypnotherapist on a self-development kick. But then she came across the principles of how humans work (that this show is based on) and she now works with people to help them uncover their calm, clarity and confidence.
She's also a smart and funny human and I loved hanging out with her.
Please join Clare and me to explore:
- How constant pushing, striving and succeeding may lead to burnout
- How life is so very different when we realise how our human experience is created (from the inside out)
- Why the self-development hamster wheel isn't helping us
- The astonishingly amazing role of our feelings as our 'human dashboard'
- ...and lots of mind-melty wisdom
And:
- When was the last time Clare was pissed off (and what did she do)?
- What's a good name for a pet seahorse?
- Clare answers a question from one of you (it's a goodie)
- Do you want your question answered on the show too? Email me at hello@siobhanfriel.com or DM me on Instagram
Find Clare on the webs:
Question, comment, idea, anything else? Contact me here.
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