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Counselling Conversations
by Andrea W
Counselling Conversations is all about fundamental mental health topics that encourage and empower listeners. Andrea is a registered counsellor based in Australia and shares her knowledge, experiences & insight from both her personal journey of mental health and her professional perspective.Join us for monthly episodes (15 minutes or so, sometimes fortnightly!) as we chat and explore topics that matter to us 🙂Don’t forget to make suggestions/ask questions at any time to Andrea:e: [email protected]@peace.ofmindcounselling (IG)www.peaceofmind-counselling.com.au
Episodes
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Episode 63: Why Is It So Hard to Say Sorry?
Happy month of July to all! 🍵 Apologies to my listeners for the unexpected break in episodes. I have missed speaking with you and glad to be back 🤍 Let's talk about apologizing, why it's difficult for some people and what an effective apology looks like. Please give the show a 5 star ⭐️ rating!...
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Episode 62: What is Your Attachment Style?
We are talking about the four attachment styles - where did they begin and how do they affect our relationships? How did our early caregiving experiences affect our ability to form relationships? We discuss how our early caregiving experiences affect how we view ourselves and others, including…
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Episode 61: You Can't Change Someone - Now What?
Happy month of February 2026 to all! We still have 9 months of the year to go! Have you ever hoped someone would change? Ever tried to make someone change? You're not alone in that. Let's discuss what it means to wanna change someone else and what to do when it's not possible. James Prochaska and...
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Episode 60: Decision Fatigue
It's the new year! Decisions, decisions decisions! Let's talk about what decision fatigue is, why we experience it and how to prevent it! 🤍 Please give the show a 5 star ⭐️ rating! https://buymeacoffee.com/andreawu If you have any questions or suggestions, please email...
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Episode 59: Why Quitting Your Job is Hard
Happy November to all! Come join me today as I'm sitting amongst the mountainous landscape in Victoria. Why do so many of us find ourselves in work places that are not adding to our mental wellbeing but also find it hard to leave? A work place should be seen as a "leasing arrangement" and not a...
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Episode 58: People Pleasing & Fawning
Welcome to Episode 58. Happy October to all! Let's talk about people pleasing, the fawning response and what that looks like. Why do so many people act this way? Please give the show a 5 star ⭐️ rating! https://buymeacoffee.com/andreawu If you have any questions or suggestions, please email...
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Episode 57: Gaslighting
Happy September to all! ☀️ Let's talk about what gaslighting is and make sense of it all. What are the signs to look out for when someone using gaslighting to manipulate you? Denying facts, lying, minimizing the truth and shifting the blame is part of it. It can have significant detrimental…
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Episode 56: Dealing With Narcissists
Happy August to everyone! Let's discuss how to deal with narcissism and what to do about it when facing someone with these traits, whether it's a parent, friend or boss. Whilst it can be an emotionally draggy and painful experience, there are effective ways in order to cope and thrive. These...
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Episode 55: Understanding Narcissists
Happy month of July to all! ❄️ Ever met a narcissistic person? Let's talk about understanding narcissism, what it really means and how it impacts our mental health and well being . Please give the show a 5 star ⭐️ rating! https://buymeacoffee.com/andreawu If you have any questions or suggestions,...
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Episode 54: Birthday Feelings
Happy month of June to all! Ever felt strange about an upcoming birthday? Let's discuss what birthday feelings are and how to deal with it because YOU matter! Please give the show a 5 star ⭐️ rating! https://buymeacoffee.com/andreawu If you have any questions or suggestions, please email...
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Episode 53: Mothers in Our Lives
Welcome to episode 53! Happy month of May to all. What do we do when Mother's Day feels hard? Let's talk about why it can be hard for some of us and what to do about it. Please give the show a 5 star ⭐️ rating! https://buymeacoffee.com/andreawu
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Episode 52: Feeling Annoyed
Happy April to all my listeners! Today we are talking about feeling annoyed. Why do we feel annoyed? When was the last time you felt annoyed? Please give the show a 5 star ⭐️ rating! https://buymeacoffee.com/andreawu If you have any questions or suggestions, please email...
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Episode 51: Understanding Bipolar Disorder
Happy March to everyone near and far! World Bipolar Day is coming soon this month. Let's talk about bipolar disorder and what it all means. What does it feel like? How do we support loved ones who experience difficulties? Black Dog Institute Information:...
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Episode 50: Dealing with Difficult Bosses
Let's talk about difficult bosses and difficult situations. How do we handle toxic boss situations? Before we get entangled and completely give up on our situation, let's explore our options and recognize that this challenge may be the challenge that will boost your personal growth and your…
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Episode 49: What Happens When a New Year Begins?
What happens when the new year comes? Do you set resolutions? Do you embrace it? Do you avoid it? Let's talk about what usually happens and what we can do instead. If we want real change and growth to happen, we can start with recognizing our own thoughts and our own thinking and explore our...
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Episode 48: What Happens When You're Lonely?
Happy January 2025! Happy new year to everyone! Loneliness affects our mental health in many ways. Why are so many of us facing loneliness when connecting with others in the modern world is as easy as ever? Christmas can be a lonely time and New Year's Eve and Day can be a lonely time even when...
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Episode 47: Dealing with a Difficult Parent
Happy December to everyone! What happens when we have a difficult relationship with a parent? How do we deal with it? Let's discuss some simple ways. Trying to change an emotionally immature parent can be like teaching a rock to float; no matter how much you wish for it to happen, it's not in its...
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Episode 46: What Happens When You Have a Difficult Parent?
Let's talk about what it might be like to have a difficult relationship with a parent. What happens to our mental health and what are some of the conflicts involved? You are not alone in this journey! Please give the show a 5 star ⭐️ rating! Gratitude donations: https://buymeacoffee.com/andreawu…
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Episode 45: What Happens When You're an Only Child?
Only but not lonely! Happy October to everyone near and far. Let's talk about the single-child experience and explore some of the assumptions made, some of the advantages and disadvantages! But there aren't any true disadvantages - we are all created and uniquely placed in our birth order…
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Episode 44: What Happens When You're the Last Born Child?
Happy mid September to all! Let's discuss the experiences of the last-born child in this episode. What are the advantages? Disadvantages? Challenges? Mental health issues? Please give the show a 5 star ⭐️ rating! https://buymeacoffee.com/andreawu If you have any questions or suggestions, please...
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Episode 43: What Happens When You're the Middle Born Child?
Happy September to everyone near and far! Let's talk aboutwhat happens when you're the middle born and what challenges or advantages fallon the individual whose birth order is in the middle. Middle child syndromerefers to being ignored, overlooked or neglected and let's talk about thistoday and…
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Episode 42: What Happens When You're the First Born?
Happy August to all my listeners! Let's talk about what happens when you're the eldest sibling or the first born child in the family! How does it impact on our mental health? First born children are generally conscientious, responsible and mature, but why? Let's find out why. Please give the show…
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Episode 41: What Happens When You Call a Helpline or Crisis Line?
What happens when we call a helpline? What goes on during the phone call? Let's talk about what helplines are all about. Some contact information for helplines include the following: Lifeline 13 11 14 Lifeline Crisis Text Service Text: 0477 13 11 14 Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 13 Yarn (an Aboriginal...
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Episode 40: What Happens When We Compare Ourselves to Others?
Happy June to everyone! We are half way through the year. Welcome to Episode 40 and the start of the 10 episode series. Let's talk about comparisons, why we do it and what it means for our mental health. —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️
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Episode 39: A Counselling Therapy Session
This episode follows on from Episode 35. What happens in a therapy or counselling session? Let’s hear it in action in this episode. Guest speaker Shania K, will be joining us today for this brief role play episode. Shania is acting as the client and Andrea is playing the therapist. —— Please give...
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Episode 38: Dealing with Life Changes
Let’s talk about life changes and how to deal with them. Life changes are not easy and can be difficult and an overwhelming experience for many people. Self care, seeking support and speaking to a professional are a few pointers that may provide relief. —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️
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Episode 37: Dealing with Rejection
Happy new year! First episode of 2024. How do we deal with rejection? What can we do about it? What should we avoid doing? Let’s talk about it. —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️
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Episode 36: Rejection and Our Mental Health
What is the term rejection all about and what are some examples of it? Rejection is a form of dismissal, refusal, pushing out or pushing away of something. It can leave us feeling sad, hopeless and hurt at times. Let’s talk about it! —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️
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Episode 35: What Happens in a Therapy Session
Let’s talk about what actually happens in a therapy session! What it looks like, what it feels like, and what it is all about. —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️
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Episode 34: How to Overcome the Victim Mindset
How can we deal with the victim mindset and break free? Identify objectively what has happened. Identify your feelings. Make a choice. Take action. Choose victory over victimhood. Here are the helplines mentioned in the episode - LIFELINE 131 114, Here For You 1800 437 348, Beyond Blue 1300 224...
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Episode 33: Victim Mindset - What is it?
Feeling like a victim is something that we have all experienced. It’s that feeling of being defeated. It is rooted in distress, trauma and pain most of the time. Let’s talk about some of the signs of this and how it impacts our mental well-being. This episode is by no means a substitute for…
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Episode 32: Childhood Attachment and Styles
Welcome everyone to episode 32. Let’s talk about what attachment is and where attachment styles began. Why is your childhood attachment to your caregiver so important? Mary Ainsworth was a famous psychologist who came up with the initial three types of attachment. Secure, ambivalent-insecure and...
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Episode 31: Childhood Trauma Thoughts with Shania K
Let’s chat about adverse childhood events and how it affects the brain. Shania K is a registered counsellor with special interests in childhood trauma and in this episode, she shares her view on the topic. —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️
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Episode 30: Childhood and Your Mental Health
Happy first week of October to everyone! Let’s talk about childhood stages and those early years of life! What were the challenges? What has shaped our thinking and our beliefs as adults now? Erikson was a German psychoanalyst. Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development. Stage 1: Trust Versus...
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Episode 29: Dealing with Grief and Loss
Dealing with grief and loss might look like a juggling act - but there is hope for all - let’s find out in this episode! Griefline https://griefline.org.au and 1300 845 745 as well as Grief Australia (Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement): 1800 642 066
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Episode 28: Grief and Loss - You Are Not Alone
Grief is a natural response to loss. It can occur after a death of a loved one, a divorce, miscarriage, infertility, the loss of a beloved pet and many other major losses. You are not alone in your sadness. Let’s talk about the five stages of grief in this episode.
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Episode 27: Alcohol & Other Drugs with Holly G
Guest speaker Holly G joins us today as we start a conversation about substance abuse and AOD; a global mental health issue. Alcohol and Drug Confidential Support Line in Australia: 1800 198 024 (Available 24/7). Australian Government Alcohol Drug Information Service (ADIS) 24 hours a day, 7 days…
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Episode 26: Substance Abuse and Addiction
What is substance abuse and addiction? We know that addictions are not only limited to alcohol and drugs and many individuals struggle with addictions to eating food, gaming, gambling and sex. The nature of the problem and the part of the brain affected is similar across these addictions. We are...
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Episode 25: Diamonds in Disappointment
Let’s have a conversation about disappointing things! Disappointment is something we all face as human beings. What can we do about it? —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️
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Episode 24: Weak or Rigid Boundaries
Let’s chat about weak and rigid boundaries today. Weak boundaries might mean compromising your own needs for the demands of others. Rigid boundaries might look like walls up, everyone out. Have you noticed either of these things? What do we do with them? —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️
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Episode 23: Dealing With Boundary Invasions
Let’s have a conversation about boundary invasions and boundary invaders! First, we can acknowledge the situation, figure out what our boundary is, find our confidence about it, then share it with a trusted person, communicate respectfully to the boundary invader and lastly, have a clear plan…
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Episode 22: Boundary Invasions
Let’s talk about what a boundary invasion IS. How do we know for sure if someone has trespassed into our space? How do we know if boundary crossing is happening? Let’s talk about some examples today ☺️ Please give the show a star rating ⭐️
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Episode 21: Boundaries - Basic, Boring or Brilliant?
Why do we need to know about boundaries and how will it improve my mental well-being? What is a boundary? Let’s talk about it! ☺️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/andreawu/c/6575052?uid=3319450 —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️
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Episode 20: Dealing With Guilt
How do we deal with guilt? How can we manage it so we can keep our boundaries? Let’s discuss what we can do to overcome it. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/andreawu —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️
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Episode 19: Understanding Guilt (Feeling Guilty)
What is guilt? Where did it come from? How does it impact your life? Let’s figure out together why we humans experience guilt. Feelings wheel reference: https://www.gnyha.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/The-Feeling-Wheel-Positive-Psycology-Program.pdf —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️
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Episode 18: Knowing Your Needs and Wants
How do we discover what our own needs and wants are? Identifying and understanding your true needs and wants will improve your mental well-being and empower you on your journey. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/andreawu —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️
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Episode 17: Dealing with Trauma
Let’s talk about the trauma response or the “emergency mode” and ways we can cope and deal with trauma. Healing and recovery is possible for every human being. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/andreawu —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️
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Episode 16: Understanding Trauma
What is trauma all about? People often joke about being traumatized by trivial situations but in reality, trauma is not something that is amusing because it affects the brain and can cause life long harm. Let’s explore what it all means in this episode! —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️
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Episode 15: Saying No
Let’s explore the topic of saying no. Why is it hard to do? How do you say it without offending another person? —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️
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Episode 14: Moving Through Distress - Radical Acceptance
Have you ever had a problem? Ever felt disappointment, grief or distress? Let’s talk about radical acceptance as a skill and how it can help us overcome distressing situations and heal. —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Counselling Conversations is all about fundamental mental health topics that encourage and empower listeners. Andrea is a registered counsellor based in Australia and shares her knowledge, experiences & insight from both her personal journey of mental health and her professional perspective.Join us for monthly episodes (15 minutes or so, sometimes fortnightly!) as we chat and explore topics that matter to us 🙂Don’t forget to make suggestions/ask questions at any time to Andrea:e: [email protected]@peace.ofmindcounselling (IG)www.peaceofmind-counselling.com.au
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