Jodie Cariss | Are you taking care of your mental health?
Sep 10, 2023
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Jodie Cariss, founder of The Self Space, discusses her disruptive approach to therapy and the importance of embracing invisibility. They also explore rebellion and aging in the beauty industry, facing insecurities and pressure as a TV presenter, processing the end of friendships, the need for self-preservation in relationships, and overcoming childhood labeling.
The importance of embracing life's transitions and navigating changes while maintaining authenticity and personal growth.
The significance of acknowledging and processing grief while embracing risks as opportunities for personal development and self-discovery.
The empowerment that can come from going through difficult times, making changes, and approaching them in a non-defensive way.
Deep dives
The Power of Conversation and Inspiration
In this podcast episode, the host discusses the importance of conversations with inspiring individuals and how they can empower and inform us in various aspects of life. The host shares personal experiences with interviews and highlights the desire to share these conversations with listeners. The episode emphasizes the value of feeling inspired, informed, and empowered through engaging discussions.
Embracing Life's Transitions and Aging
The podcast explores the concept of embracing life's transitions and the urgency some feel to live life to the fullest before opportunities are lost. The host and guest discuss the feelings of invisibility and rush to experience certain aspects of life as they age. They reflect on the importance of accepting and navigating these changes while maintaining authenticity and embracing personal growth throughout the aging process.
The Journey of Endings and Taking Risks
The episode delves into the topics of endings and taking risks in life. The host and guest share personal stories of navigating the end of relationships and the challenges and growth that come with it. They emphasize the need to acknowledge and process grief while making difficult decisions, and the importance of embracing risks as opportunities for personal development and self-discovery.
Empowerment to Make Change
The podcast discusses how the pandemic has empowered people to make changes in their lives. It highlights that going through difficult times like the pandemic has shown individuals that they have the power to survive and make changes. The episode emphasizes that once people make one change, it becomes easier to make other changes in their relationships, friendships, jobs, and more. The speaker notes that while making changes can be healthy, it is essential to approach them in a non-defensive way and try to negotiate or let go if necessary.
The Journey of Endings and Growth
The podcast delves into the challenges of endings and personal growth. The speaker shares their personal experiences of endings in friendships and relationships and acknowledges their past tendencies of cutting people off when hurt. However, they reflect on personal growth and the importance of communication and accepting endings in a healthier way. The episode explores the value of therapy and how it helps individuals develop self-awareness and understand their own complexities better. It also emphasizes the significance of acceptance, both of oneself and others, in embracing imperfections and finding the courage to change.
Jodie Cariss is a psychotherapist and author and the founder of The Self Space, the world’s first on-demand mental health service on the high street offering in-person and virtual appointments.
It’s probably fair to say that she didn’t set out, necessarily to disrupt the way people access and have therapy but that’s what she has done with The Self Space and it’s a model that’s been embraced worldwide. She believes her job is to facilitate and highlight a path toward fulfilling one’s full potential, both individually and collectively.
I’m always excited to hear my guests’ life lessons and I’m delighted for you to hear Jodie's.
