'A Sense of Hope' is a podcast dedicated to inspiring resilience and fostering mental well-being. Join us as we explore the struggles we experience and uncover pathways to overcome adversity. Through insightful conversations and uplifting stories, we aim to break boundaries and instil a sense of hope in every listener.

Living your best life - a life worth living - may not come naturally.

Many of us want a life filled with purpose, joy, and fulfilment, but somehow, we find ourselves feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply, lost. Creating a life we love involves intentional steps and a commitment to our well-being.

Here are eight essential strategies to help you embark on this journey.

The Mini-Book - the ultimate mini-guide to mental well-being.

What’s the point of talking?

I can’t tell you how many times I have heard this:

“What’s the point? It’s just talking. How will that help?”

Have you ever thought this about talk therapy? Or know someone who does?

I’m not sure if this should come as a surprise - but I’ve mostly heard this from men of a certain age.

Consider this:

Have you ever experienced someone saying something very unkind to you?

How did that make you feel?

Have you ever had someone say something very kind to you?

Burnout is described as “emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation, and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment”.

This isn’t a new phenomenon - it has been going on for many years. However, by all accounts numbers are increasing.

Healthcare workers are more susceptible to burnout than other professions. Those working in psychiatry or mental health are at even greater risk.

Burnout can affect the health of those suffering, but also the quality of care given to the patient. This is a concern for health professionals as well as those who are receiving our care.

This is serious stuff!

We as healthcare professionals went into healthcare to care for people’s health. To make a difference. And many of us may be feeling that we aren’t achieving what we set out to do.

What can we do?

Delicious crispy, crunchy seed cracker recipe. These crackers are gluten-free and dairy dairy-free, and are a great alternative to potato chips when you just want a crunchy salty savory snack.

As a nurse or other health professional - it’s important to keep up to date with the latest research. Online learning can offer a way to improve knowledge and gain professional development hours (PDRP) and is something you can do at your place and your own pace.

The Nutrition and Mental Health for Health Professionals is a course designed for those working in the mental health field

Are you confused about knowing who to turn to for support? Where to get help for mental health or stress?

If you are struggling with mental distress, stress, feeling stuck, or simply seeking guidance to improve your overall well-being, knowing who to turn to can be challenging. This article will help you find mental health support or life coaches in New Zealand.

Knowing what to eat for mental health and well-being can be confusing. The more I read about diets, the more confused I used to become. My simple uptake on everything I have read, heard and studied about dietary advice - along with the most recent world wide agreed dietary advice from the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAD) is below:

KIS JERF (Keep it Simple, Just Eat Real Food).