This Trusted Place with John-Paul Davies: Mental Health, Therapy & Becoming a Therapist
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Honest conversations and reflections on mental health, emotional wellbeing, and the realities of becoming and being a therapist in private practice.
Whether you're a therapist, aspiring to become one, or simply someone curious about the inner world of emotional growth and healing, this podcast offers grounded insights and personal stories that connect.
Hosted by John-Paul Davies, a former City solicitor who retrained as a psychotherapist in 2007, the show explores:
- Changing careers into therapy
- What it’s really like being a therapist and making a living as a helping professional
- Mental health and emotional wellbeing topics inc. relationships, narcissism, trauma, navigating imposter syndrome and burnout, boundaries, self-worth and growth
- Bisexuality
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This Trusted Place with John-Paul Davies: Mental Health, Therapy & Becoming a Therapist
S6 | E3 This IS HOW YOU Can NAVIGATE RED FLAGS
In this third and final part of my series on red flags in relationships, we focus on how to effectively navigate and address red flags when they appear. It's crucial to recognize when something isn't right and to avoid falling into the trap of ignoring or denying these warning signs. In this podcast, I explore practical strategies to confront red flags head-on, ensuring that you can make informed decisions about your relationships.
I offer insights on why we might overlook red flags, the importance of trusting our instincts, and how to approach difficult conversations in a healthy, constructive way. Throughout, I also mention the possible indication of narcissism and a narcissistic partner in the area of red flags. By understanding how to navigate these red flags, you can protect your emotional well-being and cultivate healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
Specific points include:
- Video Overview
- Nina Simone Quote (a deeper look)
- 1. What is your definition of love and what are loving behaviours/qualities?
- What constitutes as love for us?
- 2. Listen carefully both to what's said and what's not said
- Pay attention to your body's messages
- Specific things to listen for
- 3. Self-reflection and your own past
- 4. Keep attention on all aspects of your life: “Plant your own garden”
- "All the flowers of tomorrow are in the seeds of today", Indian Proverb'
- 5. Take yourself seriously
- "Emotions are not a luxury, they are a complex aid in the fight for existence", Antonnio R Damasio'
- 5. Change and Communication
- 'Say it even if your voice shakes'
- 7. Thoughts on the advice “Date a year before you make any significant changes”
- 8. Talking to others we trust
- 9. Change is possible in relationship
- 10. Sometimes you just have to leave
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