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Dealing with uncomfortable situations, conversations and feelings can be incredibly difficult and make us want to run for the hills, but getting comfortable with discomfort is one of the most empowering things you can do for yourself. Having just presented at his first academic conference in Trinity College, Niall became engulfed by uncomfortable feelings when […]

There are as many ways to have a difficult relationship with food as there are ways to eat. It’s hard to get conversations about these challenges right, but today we’re taking the plunge and exploring the habit of eating when we’re not hungry with psychiatrist Dr. Jud Brewer. Dr. Rick, Forrest, and Dr. Jud start

In Ireland, we are known for the ‘Gift of the Gab’. In this episode of the Grow Mental Health Podcast, we talk about …well…talking. What can honest conversation do for us and those listening? What does it mean to truly listen? How do both of these acts show up in the Grow journey of hope

Parenting is stressful. In this 6-minute guided meditation, psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn helps you calm your mind and body so you can respond to your child more effectively. This is the last episode of “What Now? A Parent’s Guide to Tantrums and Meltdowns.” Listen to the rest of Season 1 for strategies to help you

When children become teenagers, hormonal changes shift their circadian rhythm—they get tired later. Since schools typically don’t adapt to their new natural sleep cycle, they often get less sleep during weekdays, affecting their memory retention, emotional well-being, and health. If we want teenagers to learn and prosper, schools could do what sounds so simple, adjust

A solo episode this week, sharing my experience of depression, the surprising function of intrusive thoughts and the heavy bag we carry.

Dig into the psychology of why rejection causes us pain, and explore strategies to cope with this common experience. — Rejection hurts. It’s incredibly painful to feel like you’re not wanted — and we do mean painful. Researchers found that we relate rejection to being “hurt,” using terms like “crushed” or “broken-hearted.” So, why does

This episode explains what stress is, and how it recruits our brain and body to react in specific ways. I describe the three main types of stress, and how two of them actually enhance the function of our immune system making us less vulnerable to infections. I review tools that allow us to control our

We all know that exercise is good for our physical health, but exercise can be just as powerful for our brain and mental health.

In stressful times you can use the power of your breath to help calm feelings of stress or anxiety. Box breathing is a simple relaxation technique that can help you ‘reset your breath’ and return it to its normal rhythm. This video demonstrates box breathing and highlights its benefits. In short, it involves: – Imagining

In this video, Dr. Andrew Huberman, a renowned neuroscientist and professor, explains how you can become more motivated and stop procrastinating using a scientifically-proven method. If you’re looking to optimize your productivity and overall health, this is a must-watch! Andrew D. Huberman is an American neuroscientist and tenured associate professor in the department of neurobiology

This February, we have spread Big Love wherever we could.  Jenny talks to Grow Area Coordinator Finola and Grow online Group Member Angel about the power of love and how love fits into the Grow Program of recovery and personal development. Grab a cup of something hot, snuggle up, and give yourself this gift  of