Truthbook
Truthbook: honest conversations with a psychologist is hosted by Dr Kathryn Smith, a Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about getting real, open and honest conversations out there. She goes behind the scenes with her guests where they talk about the sadness and the joy, the successes and the failures, the worst moments and the best moments. You will let out a sigh of relief knowing it's not just you, be empowered by other peoples stories and laugh at the funnier side of life. Truthbook will help us be more connected and less isolated, more compassionate and understanding of each other.
Truthbook
Crying about shit feels good!
My ‘Truthbook’ conversation with this episode’s guest, Peter, started over a few beers at our kids class get together at the local bowls club. I mentioned my podcast to Peter as we regaled how toxic social media had been during lock down. Peter was immediately engaged, eager to share his behind the scenes, in the hope that his ‘Truthbook’ would reach out and help others. Peter works in Risk Assessment- an asset when it came to preparing for a pandemic, a hinderance when it came to managing feelings he had no control over. Peter and his wife Miledy (which can also sound like he’s saying ‘My Lady’!) have three kids spanning 8 to 13 years.
We launch straight into conversation about when he first realised all was not well emotionally and that he needed professional help…Peter got his confession in early so he was let off the hook at the end!
If anything in this podcast has led you to think you may also benefit from help managing sad or depressed feelings or thoughts of not wanting to be here, reach out to friends and family or seek advice from your GP or a mental health trained professional. You may also find these apps helpful…
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