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    <itunes:title>What! Why?</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the final episode of this series, Tara looks at why's and what's. We often ask ourselves why is this this so difficult? Why is this happening to me?  Instead of asking yourself why,  ask yourself what - what can I do about it.? ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>Toxic Positivity</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 5 Tara explores the phrase 'at least', and how minimising statements people say with good intentions, are actually known as toxic positivity - an unknowingly negative response to a difficult circumstance.  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In part two of Holding Space, Tara talks about how holding space for someone has no script - there is no right or wrong way to do it, simply being present and emotionally connecting with someone is sometimes enough.  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this new series, Tara explains to us what holding space means and why it is so important. How letting go of judgement and control benefits us and how to do it. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode 4 - You can't pour from an empty cup, Tara talks about how her personal life experiences have taught her how important self-kindness is; how we put pressure on ourselves to be the giver or carer. Our own needs are important to recognise to avoid a burn-out from helping others.  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This calm, guided meditation podcast with company director, Tara Hussain is the perfect way to unwind through controlled breathing and relaxation. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode Tara talks about how sometimes our mind monsters tell us that we are not doing enough, and how we can get lost in making sure we do enough for others. But who takes care of you? Self-care is important.  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode Tara talks about how sometimes our mind monsters tell us that we are not doing enough, and how we can get lost in making sure we do enough for others. But who takes care of you? Self-care is important. </p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:title>Embracing Self-compassion</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we explore embracing self-compassion and the importance of prioritising our mental and physical wellbeing.  Treating yourself as you would treat others by being kind and considerate - you cannot pour from an empty cup. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we are talking about unhelpful thinking errors or habits, uncommonly known as cognitive distortions. Through recognising and understanding these thinking errors, we can catch those thoughts before they effect our wellbeing. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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