Rowdy and Real with Sophie Shaw

How - and why - would you accept the unacceptable?Are you living with the anxious burden of something you simply can't accept? You're not alone - and it's time to give yourself a break and put it down. Here's how.

Are you sick of good-vibes-only? Join the club!Here's a healthier approach to working with your energy, emotions and vibes - keeping you in flow, and embracing your whole self.

Your brain is brilliant - but sometimes it talks absolute crap. How can we decide which useful thoughts to keep and which stupid ones to let go of - without turning against our beautiful, brilliant brains?

Should you tell all your troubles to your AI companion? It's so tempting, and so easy to confide in - but is it a good idea?(Spoiler alert - no, it's a terrible idea - and you need to know why).

Humans are judgy little things, we're wired that way - but how are these judgements hurting us, let alone others? Is there a way to use healthy discrimination, without falling into judgement of ourselves and everyone else?

Before you start looking at your issues, the fear that it might be 'all your fault' is a biggie.So how do we face our 'stuff' and take healthy responsibility for it, without taking on blame and shame?

Guilt can be useful, but shame is toxic - how can we tell them apart, and stop shaming ourselves into a helpless hole?As ever, Sophie is on hand to help us make simple, positive changes.

Self-development work can be messy and difficult - so why do we do it? And what do we do when the going gets tough? How do you know when you're done?

When the world feels like it's on fire, how on earth do we stay sane and remain hopeful? And why is it SO important that we do?Sophie creates a safe space to have these conversations, without fear of anxiety.

Why do we have strong emotional reactions to some things that take us by surprise?Who's in charge in those moments?Sophie is here to give us some guidance.

When you start working on your 'stuff' and trying to make sense of your emotions, there are 3 big, commonly held myths that are likely to derail your progress and impact your healing.Sophie helps us sort the myths from a more compassionate reality, so that we can get on with feeling better.

SEASON 2! After an unplanned year away, I'm finally back - and ready to talk a little about my health journey. It's messy, a bit raw, and full of bad language - you know, the usual!

If you want to survive the silly season, there are 3 things you'll need to let go of. Luckily, Sophie is on hand to help us navigate the holidays with more ease!

Think you know about self-care? Oh yeah? Then why aren't you doing it?? Sophie is on hand to bust some myths and tell us about TRUE self-care.

How do you feel when someone breaks your rules? What can you do about that feeling of injustice? Buckle up - this is a toughie!

Is there a difference between surrendering and quitting? And why would we choose to do either? Sophie is on hand to offer some perspective.

Is there a way to work on yourself without feeling like you're not enough to begin with? Sophie is on hand to offer guidance.

Who else is sick of 'positive vibes only'? Sophie is on hand to help us ditch unhealthy 'Pollyanna positivity' and embrace all our emotions.

How do you leverage the Law of Attraction to get more of what you want and less of what you don't want? Sophie is on hand to help us out.

Why do we resist changes that will make us happier? What's our problem? Sophie is on hand to explain, and to help us navigate change more easily.

Where does your mind go when you spin off into anxiety? And how can you bring it back? As ever, Sophie is on hand to offer guidance.

How can you adapt to change - and stay headed in your desired direction? As ever, Sophie is on hand to help us navigate.

Is it possible to feel good - even when you're feeling bad? How would that even work? Sophie is on hand as always to offer some guidance.

Should you talk about your problems, or will that attract more of them? Should you be 'positive' and not complain? Or is it better to talk through your issues? It can be so confusing! Fortunately, Sophie is on hand to help you sort it out.