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We apologise for the long absence. After a series of health issues, life got in the way these last 12 months … mostly work. If only we have the means to make this our full-time job, that would be ideal.
In this episode, Kris updates Karen on her search for a job and finally … an outcome. Having said that, somehow, guilt and shame have reared their ugly heads out. How does one deal with shame and the guilt that goes with it?
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We are back and apologies for the huge gap between episodes!
While Karen has been back for some time, Kris had been under the weather for weeks. After discussing Self-Compassion as foundation for Self-Care, Karen and Kris share the activities they do as part of their self-care. There is no one-size-fits-all so remember, what works for them, may not necessarily work for you.
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Following the last episode, Karen checks in and asks Kris how she’s doing. Kris talks about her visit with her psychologist and how she’s been reminded to practice SELF-COMPASSION.
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Trigger Warning: Part of this episode discusses self-harm and suicidal ideation.
If you or someone you care for is in need of immediate assistance and thinking of acting on suicidal thoughts, please call treatment locators and helplines in your country of residence such as 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in the United States or Lifeline 13 11 14 in Australia.
If you’re struggling with mental health, we encourage you to seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider.
Kris pours her heart out to Karen as she experiences setbacks and finds herself falling back to ruminating as a response to feeling stuck.
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Trigger Warning: Part of this episode discusses self-harm and suicidal ideation.
If you or someone you care for is in need of immediate assistance and thinking of acting on suicidal thoughts, please call treatment locators and helplines in your country of residence such as 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in the United States or Lifeline 13 11 14 in Australia.
If you’re struggling with mental health, we encourage you to seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider. Please do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have heard from this podcast.
Am I OK, especially this episode, is intended for mature audiences as it discusses topics that can be emotional and upsetting. Content shared in this podcast does not reflect or represent the views and opinions of medical practitioners or other experts in mental health. The podcast or any linked materials should not be construed as medical advice nor is the information as substitute for professional expertise or treatments.
Kris and Karen continue their discussion on the kinds of help they sought in order to deal with their mental health struggles and how the stigma of both their struggles and seeking help still affect them.
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Trigger Warning: Part of this episode discusses self-harm and suicidal ideation.
If you or someone you care for is in need of immediate assistance and thinking of acting on suicidal thoughts, please call treatment locators and helplines in your country of residence such as 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in the United States or Lifeline 13 11 14 in Australia.
If you’re struggling with mental health, we encourage you to seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider. Please do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have heard from this podcast.
Am I OK, especially this episode, is intended for mature audiences as it discusses topics that can be emotional and upsetting. Content shared in this podcast does not reflect or represent the views and opinions of medical practitioners or other experts in mental health. The podcast or any linked materials should not be construed as medical advice nor is the information as substitute for professional expertise or treatments
Kris and Karen share their dilemma when they contemplated the need for therapy and medication to help deal with their mental health struggles.
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Karen continues to share her journey of coping with her health issues and recognising the toll they have taken on her mental health.
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Karen shares her journey of discovering her health issues, the diagnoses and the struggles she went through along the way.
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Kris talks about some of her encounters with people who demonstrated racial biases.
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Leading up to Fathers’ Day in most parts of the world, Kris and Karen talk about what Fathers’ Day mean to them.Follow Am I Ok on:Instagram TikTokFacebook If there’s anything you’d like us to talk more about, you can email us, [email protected].
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Karen talks about how her religious friends and family react to her divorce while keeping her faith.
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Kris unpacks her relentless pursuit and excessive drive to achieve high standards that at times could be unrealistic.
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Karen talks about her divorce, how her mind processed her emotions after the separation and finding herself again.
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Those being bullied at work often don’t initially realise this is happening. Kris talks about the moment she realised she was being bullied.
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Two long-time friends, sharing their mental health struggles, supporting each other, and wanting their conversations to shed light on the impact of poor mental health.
They hope by sharing their stories, they can help others identify when their own mental health is at risk and encourage them to seek help when they need it.
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