Episode 37 CODEPENDENCY -How You Know If You Are In A Codependent Relationship & What Can You Do?

08/26/24 • 40 min

I Have Issues - Psychology with Dr Mark Rackley

What is codependency?
How would you know you where in a codependent relationship?
What can you do about it is this is your issue?
Codependency is a word used by psychologists to describe a person that has an unhealthy dependence on relationships.
Someone who is codependent would rather stay in a bad relationship as they do not want to be single and alone.
Codependency can lead to staying in toxic relationships and wreck your mental health.
In this episode I discuss what codependency is and why some people have an issue with it.
I talk about how you can recognise if you are in a codependent relationship and why this is so challenging.
As ever, this podcast is about hope and I provide advice and support for people who have an issue with codependency and how they can work on it.

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Episode 36 THE NEUROSCIENCE OF ADHD - Interview with Expert Neuroscientist Dr Miguel Mateas

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What happens in the brain of someone who has ADHD?
How is an ADHD brain different from an non-ADHD brain?
What can you do to support the ADHD brain, what is and isn't helpful?
In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the what happens in the brain of a person with ADHD.
There can be a lot of misunderstanding, confusion and misinformation around ADHD and this can create stigma, shame and fear.
The field of neuroscience researches how the brain works and this information is vital to people living with ADHD so they can understand what is going on up there.
In this episode I'm joined by Dr Miguel Mateas. He is a neuroscientist, applied microbiologist, and nutrition practitioner with a multifaceted career spanning over two decades. As a researcher, clinician, author, and advocate, he has developed a unique expertise in neurodivergence, mental health, and the intricate world of the gut microbiome. This comprehensive skill set has guided him through a remarkable journey across the diverse landscapes of science, biotechnology, and human experience, collectively shaping the professional I am today. Miguel also has ADHD himself!
We discuss together ADHD as two mental health professionals (a psychologist and a neuroscientist) who treat this condition.
We explore how ADHD develops, what happens in an ADHD brain, how food impacts ADHD and what you can do to support your ADHD brain.
This episode is essential listening for anyone who is living with ADHD. Understanding how your ADHD brain works is vital to living with ADHD and managing it instead of it managing you.

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Episode 38 GAMING ADDICTION - What Happens When The Fun Stops?

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Gaming is an activity that lots of people enjoy.
It's meant to be fun and for most people it is.
However, some people may find that it's hard to stop gaming and they can become addicted to it.
In this epiosde I talk about gaming addiction, what causes it?
How does someone change from enjoying gaming to becoming addicted to it?
What are the signs to look out for and what can you do if you have a gaming addiction?
Listen to this episode to learn how to deal with gaming addiction and if you do struggle with this issue, there is a way forward to help you deal with it.
Gaming should be fun, learn how to keep it that way!