Stress & Anxiety Recovery Podcast
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BACP Accredited Body Psychotherapist , Shelley Treacher gives "short, inspirational gems of wisdom" in her Stress and Anxiety-focused podcasts. Shelley's podcasts are about disrupting harmful patterns, from self-criticism to binge-eating and toxic relationships . Learn how to deal with anxiety, stress, and feeling low, and explore healthier ways to connect.
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What Is a Craving? Dopamine, Urges and What Actually Weakens Them
Cravings aren’t weakness. They’re chemistry. In this episode, I explain what a craving actually is, how urges form through the brain’s reward system, and what genuinely weakens them over time. Not through force. Not through guilt. But through nervous system learning and awareness. This podcast explo
Addiction & Willpower: Why You Keep Going Back (And How Recovery Really Begins)
In this episode, we explore dopamine, stress, cravings, the return of natural joy, and why recovery isn’t about willpower. Last time, we explored why insight on its own doesn’t create change. This time, we go deeper. If you understand your pattern but still find yourself going back - to food, scroll
“I Understand It, But I Can’t Change” - Why Insight Isn’t Enough
A lot of people feel they understand what’s going on for them… but are frustrated that still nothing actually changes. In this episode, I explore why insight on its own often isn’t enough, especially when the nervous system is already overwhelmed, shut down, or under strain. January can intensify th