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It's Not That Deep

It's Not That Deep

Written by: Adrienne Kirk and Lucy Ranger
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In each episode Adrienne Kirk, a Psychotherapist and Lucy Ranger (was Woods), a Mindfulness Specialist bring some lightness to often difficult subjects, helping to navigate through the messiness of life's challenges. With a real emphasis on how to move towards flourishing, It's Not That Deep, looks at what it really is to be human, and offers some tools and strategies that help to support our wellbeing.

Find us at: www.adriennekirk.uk or www.presenceofmind.life

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lucy Ranger and Adrienne Kirk
Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Science Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Why don't we let go of the past?
    Jun 30 2026

    In this episode, we explore the complex nature of letting go of the past, the importance of boundaries, trust, and self-compassion. We talk about the difference between forgiving and forgetting. This can be a tricky one as we think that we ‘ought’ to just let go of things. And sometimes that is not in our best interests. We explore whether and when it’s ok to put in boundaries to protect ourself. We also discuss what happens when we hold on to a sense of things being better in the past and how that can affect our relationship with our present life.


    We discuss practical ways to navigate emotional baggage, rebuild trust, and find balance between holding on and moving forward.


    Key topics


    Why we hold on to past hurts and memories

    The role of the brain in emotional patterns

    Boundaries and trust in relationships

    The difference between forgive and forget

    Practicing self-compassion and acceptance

    The impact of nostalgia on present life

    Techniques for letting go and closure

    The importance of perspective shift

    Find us at: www.adriennekirk.uk or www.presenceofmind.life

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    29 mins
  • Why do we feel responsible for others' feelings?
    Jun 16 2026

    In this episode we explore why we often feel responsible for others' feelings, how boundaries influence our relationships, and discusses strategies for healthier communication and self-care, especially during times of change and grief.


    We can find it hard to stick to our boundaries because we don’t want to upset other people. This can lead us to feeling that our needs don’t count and we can become frustrated, sad or even angry.


    However, it can feel risky to change deeply ingrained habits - whether it’s saying no to family demands, setting limits on caring for others after grief, or navigating the complex dance of giving and receiving support. We don’t like to upset others. However we are responsible for our actions, but not how others respond to those actions. And this is important though difficult to remember when we are faced with the distress of others.


    And generally it’s not an either/or choice, we can take care of our own feelings and also the feelings of others.


    Key Topics


    Why we feel responsible for others' feelings

    The importance of boundaries in relationships

    Communication strategies for boundary setting

    Impact of grief and life changes on boundaries

    Self-care and emotional regulation

    Find us at: www.adriennekirk.uk or www.presenceofmind.life

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    32 mins
  • Why do we get in our own way?
    Jun 2 2026

    In this episode we welcome a guest, Lou Collins, who shares her insights on how habits and patterns influence our behaviour. Lou helps women in business stop being their own biggest obstacle. With over 15 years of experience in behaviour change, including in substance use, she now works with the women who've done all the courses, know all the strategies, and are still stuck because the problem was never the strategy. It was the habits and patterns underneath it.

    Together we explore the science behind habits, the importance of awareness, and practical strategies for rewiring the brain to overcome self-sabotage and achieve personal growth.


    Takeaways

    Awareness of habits is the first step to change.

    Not all patterns are the same; strategies must be personalised.

    Reward systems influence habit formation and change.

    Breaking habits involves rewiring neural pathways.

    Support and accountability are crucial for lasting change


    Lou Collins can be contacted here:

    https://www.instagram.com/theloucollins

    https://linktr.ee/loucollinscoaching

    Find us at: www.adriennekirk.uk or www.presenceofmind.life

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    33 mins
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