Can I Be Open?

EP 7 - Promoting diversity & inclusion in psychology and the power of language

Janel Amoy is a trainee forensic psychologist, who cleverly goes by "The Psycolourgist". She's extremely passionate about not only the world of forensic psychology, but also flying the flag for promoting diversity and inclusion in an occupation where the BAME community is underrepresented. In this conversation, we talk about Janel's journey to finding her passion, her experiences working with clients and what she has learnt about the power of language when looking to build relationships with others. I know there are going to be so many great nuggets of insight that you can take away and bring into your everday relationships. whether they be personal or professional. I was so fascinated by our conversation and loved hearing Janel's story. I hope you do too! Where to reach Janel: Instagram: @thepsycolourgist TikTok: @thepsycolourgist Website: www.thepsycolourgist.com Email: janel@thepsycolourgist.com

EP 6 - Following your heart and why community is so important with Lloyd Pickthall

Lloyd Pickthall is a counsellor and mental health advocate, passionately making an impact in this space. He is one of the directors of Man Cave, a group set up for men to find community and a sense of belonging. In a world where we're growing ever more distracted and busy, spaces like this are vital for men and with Lloyd we'll explore why. If you enjoy the episode, please do drop a 5* review! You can find Lloyd here: Instagram: @lptheincredible Man Cave: @themancave_uk Ladz app: @ladz.app

EP 5 - Burnout. What is it and how to recognize it with Flic Taylor

There's a strong chance that in your life you've had a brush with burnout, but the likelihood is you've put it down to other factors. Burnout is something that creeps up on us and, without better understanding of it, can be something really detrimental to our mental wellbeing. In this episode, I'm joined by Flic Taylor, a subject matter expert in burnout. Not only is Flic a complete bundle of energy, she is a coach, mental health writer and the host of the podcast 'Everyday Burnout Conversations'. We go deep on Burnout, describing what it actually is, discussing the stigmas around it, how to recognize it and how to address it. Not only was this conversation so beautiful and exploratory, it was really insightful too and I learnt a lot from Flic. I hope you enjoy this episode and please feel free to drop a review! You can find Flic here: Instragram - @flictaylorwrites Website - www.flictaylor.com Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/0u4m7QZVFPrU6RIIG2GO0V?si=u89da7oLRve3-YPkrD1niA

EP 4 - A Singer's journey of self discovery, moving to Colombia with Oli Warren Garcia

Oli Warren Garcia is a singer and brand social media expert living in Colombia. During our conversation, Oli showed extreme bravery through vulnerability when sharing his story about his transition from living in the UK to Colombia and the challenges he faced. Oli shares that during the last 3 years, there have been times that have challenged the very fabric of his being, but this has sent him down a path of self discovery and self work, that has allowed him to uncover parts of himself and life he's never experienced before. I really enjoyed this conversation and feel like it is full of life and realness. I hope you find this conversation insightful.

EP 3 - My ACL injury

This week, I share my experience through my ACL injury. I talk about not only the tough physical toll an ACL injury has, but the emotional and mental one as well. During the time that I was injured, there were so many challenges to overcome and in the podcast I explore with you how I came to recognise these challenges and move through them, more often than not with the love and support of those around me. I really hope you enjoy this different styled podcast and that you can take something away from it! @canibeopen on Instagram For mental coaching and therapy resources I've found helpful @balanceyourbrainltd - Jon Skelton on Instagram @nickedgarcoaching - Nick Edgar on Instagram