This podcast looks at the quote "I no longer water dead gardens, I give my energy to places where I can bloom". What are dead gardens? How can we identify if something is using or draining our energy? How can we let go and shift our energy? We talk about strategies or mindsets that can help with this shift. What does nurturing new places look like?

In the episode I mentioned the following:

TRTP:https://www.maramacounselling.com/general-8

A useful resource to identify Personal Values: https://www.maramacounselling.com/_files/ugd/5a3409_2735b00d8b5b4a99a42c170bbacfa630.pdf

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In this episode Pokarlla chats with special guest and fellow therapist Kelly Wiseman; a Developmental Educator (DE) from Autistic Gem. What is a DE? Who would benefit from seeing one? How does learning about our (and/or our children’s) diagnosis aid us in directing supports? How can our strengths and interests contribute to a feeling of equilibrium.

Pokarlla discusses upcoming events and offerings from Marama Counselling, Kiara Knowledge and the Be Light, Shine Bright Podcast.

Pokarlla and Jarni (founders of Marama Counselling and Flourish By Nature) talk about the formation of their collaboration: Kiara Knowledge - the integration of knowledge passed from mother to daughter. Listen to hear about our new offering.

In this episode Pokarlla discusses the concepts of Alignment and Flow. What is alignment? What is flow? How can we tell if we are in or out of alignment? What are some things that help you to get into or stay in alignment?

In this episode, Pokarlla discusses why she enjoyed recently watching the television show "This Is Us". She talks about things learned from the how, topics and subject matter it covers. Please note that this episode is Pokarlla's opinion and view only and is open to discussion and interpretation. 

This episode talks about not setting yourself on fire to keep other people warm. It discusses boundaries, being kind to yourself, recognising "safe people", rest and balancing out negative interactions with positive ones.

In this episode Pokarlla discusses self-worth. We choose how we show up. We choose how our energy is put out to the world. Other peoples' thoughts and opinions about us do not matter. Only what we think about ourselves matters. Don't take anything personally. Your worth comes from you.