In today’s episode, Trisha and I answer three questions.
The first is from someone who feels like their emotions are becoming harder to manage — feeling upset more easily, struggling with their thoughts, and finding it harder to stay mentally on top of everyday life at work and at home. We talk about what might be going on and when it might be time to seek extra support.
The second question is about feeling stuck in your 40s — the fear of failure, the fear of moving forward, and feeling like you’re falling behind in life.
The third question is about the constant chatter in your head around food, weight, and guilt — feeling like you’ve “ruined everything” after dessert or a bowl of pasta, and how to begin changing those patterns after years of diet culture thinking.
As always, Trisha McHale brings her grounded psychotherapist perspective — helping unpack what’s happening beneath these thoughts and how to move from reacting to responding.
To apply for membership to Jessica’s Thrive Academy go towww.jessicacooke.ie/apply
To contact Trisha for more information on Therapy and Counselling services:
galway@mindandbodyworks.com091 725 750
About Trisha McHale:
Trisha is a Psychotherapist and Director of Mind & Body Works Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre, based in Galway, with centres in Galway and Dublin. Their team of over 50 Psychotherapists and Psychologists work with adults, couples, adolescents, and children, offering therapies including CBT, EMDR, and Art Therapy. They also run a low-cost counselling service.
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Jessica Cooke