But, Actually Podcast
As a psychotherapist, Hannah knows the importance of embracing our struggles.
And, as a coach, Emma firmly believes there is strength in vulnerability.
Listen in as this sister duo chat about the highs, lows, and everything in between! Sharing their truths weekly, to help YOU feel less alone.
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But, Actually Podcast
But, Actually helpers need help too
On today’s episode, Hannah and Emma talk through identifying deeply to their roles as helpers - where that can be good, and where it can be down right distracting. From what? Find out, on this week’s episode of the pod!
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Show Notes
2:00 - Welcome back - and stick with us, kids!
3:04 - Always and forever we are talking about the role of the helper and the helper identity - when it’s working and when it’s not…
4:10 - Addressing the word that comes up a lot in our professions: altruism
5:35 - Caring for others over ourselves as a potential coping mechanism, and identifying so deeply as someone who helps
12:49 - Why it’s hard to do something like creating boundaries as a helper - and why it could be a disservice to your clients!
16:22 - On the idea of a “kangaroo parent” - and kangaroos on the loose!
18:58 - So much of how we show up as clinicians depends on how we’ve been in relationship - and where it gets toxic
21:01 - Asking yourself: what am I not looking at within ME?
27:38 - Doing the work so you can show up for others effectively
29:38 - On depletion in capacity to hold and help…
30:44 - “Working from 7am to 7pm isn’t productivity, it’s guilt”
32:11 - To put a little bow on this…