https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/way-out--5888834You can find Mena S Galvão in www.lisboacounselling.com
IG: @lisboa.counselling
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Get in touch by mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>enMental HealthCopyright Mena Santos Galvãohttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d941b7ac8731fad2f48f2c371d9d38a2.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/way-out--5888834Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:39:07 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoMena Santos Galvãomena.s@lisboacounselling.comChange comes in small steps for issues such as anxiety, panick attacks, burnout, depression and conflicts. Every Monday, Mena Santos Galvão will bring you practical counselling tools to help you begin building a new path, and a new life style. You...You can find Mena S Galvão in www.lisboacounselling.com
IG: @lisboa.counselling
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Get in touch by mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/157-forgiveness-take-your-power-back--73192810
In this episode, you'll discover why forgiveness is a process of healing and how it can help you reclaim your peace, your freedom, and control of your life.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73192810Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:37:09 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoForgiveness isn't about excusing what happened or forgetting the pain. It's about no longer allowing the past to control your present. In this episode, you'll discover why forgiveness is a process of healing and how it can help you reclaim your...
In this episode, you'll discover why forgiveness is a process of healing and how it can help you reclaim your peace, your freedom, and control of your life.]]>457falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/156-thought-management--73075535https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075535Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:28:23 +0000Mena Santos Galvão482falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/155-can-a-podcast-really-solve-your-problem--72954817
In this episode, I explain what a podcast can—and can’t—do for you, and why lasting change involves much more than just learning new tools.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72954817Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:00:09 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoCan listening to a podcast and applying a few practical tools be enough to solve a problem? In this episode, I explain what a podcast can—and can’t—do for you, and why lasting change involves much more than just learning new tools.
In this episode, I explain what a podcast can—and can’t—do for you, and why lasting change involves much more than just learning new tools.]]>414falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/154-how-to-overcome-impostor-syndrome--72844470https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72844470Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:44:43 +0000Mena Santos Galvão650falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/153-brain-sustainability-why-we-re-burning-out-our-greatest-resource--72745010
In this episode, I explore the growing epidemic of burnout, why it’s affecting people at increasingly younger ages, and why, in many cases, it can be prevented.  
I also share one simple tool you can start using today to reduce mental overload and help your brain perform better while using less energy.  
Because true high performance isn’t working until you break. It’s achieving outstanding results without damaging the brain that makes those results possible.  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72745010Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:04:55 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoWe talk so much about sustainability, yet we continue treating our most precious resource as though it were unlimited: the human brain.   In this episode, I explore the growing epidemic of burnout, why it’s affecting people at increasingly younger...
In this episode, I explore the growing epidemic of burnout, why it’s affecting people at increasingly younger ages, and why, in many cases, it can be prevented.  
I also share one simple tool you can start using today to reduce mental overload and help your brain perform better while using less energy.  
Because true high performance isn’t working until you break. It’s achieving outstanding results without damaging the brain that makes those results possible.  ]]>512brainhealth,brainsustainability,burnout,counselling,highperformance,lisboacounselling,mentalhealth,neuroplasticity,productivity,wellbeingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/152-have-you-lost-the-ability-to-enjoy--72637061
In this episode, we explore a subtle trap that may be stealing your enjoyment of life.  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72637061Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:27:21 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoDoes whatever is bothering, frustrating or disappointing you have a serious impact on your life? What if the problem isn’t the circumstances of your life, but the gradual loss of your ability to enjoy and appreciate what is already there? In this...
In this episode, we explore a subtle trap that may be stealing your enjoyment of life.  ]]>546falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/151-do-you-really-have-all-the-answers-inside-you--72537719But is that really true?  

In this episode, we talk about the difference between looking inward and having the right tools to deal with what we’re going through. I’ll help you understand why asking for help doesn’t take away your autonomy, and how counselling can support you in developing practical skills to face challenges with greater calm and effectiveness.  

Because growth doesn’t mean doing everything alone.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72537719Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:52:43 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoWe’re often told that all the answers are already within us. But is that really true?   In this episode, we talk about the difference between looking inward and having the right tools to deal with what we’re going through. I’ll help you understand...But is that really true?  

In this episode, we talk about the difference between looking inward and having the right tools to deal with what we’re going through. I’ll help you understand why asking for help doesn’t take away your autonomy, and how counselling can support you in developing practical skills to face challenges with greater calm and effectiveness.  

Because growth doesn’t mean doing everything alone.]]>432falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/150-active-rest-the-art-of-self-regulation--72422783
In this episode, we explore the difference between passive and active rest, and why just stopping isn’t always enough to restore your energy. Learn how to identify what kind of energy you’ve depleted—physical, mental, or emotional—and discover simple practices that can help you stay focused, balanced, resilient, and well-regulated.  

Because the goal is not to rest when you’re already exhausted. It’s to recover in a way that helps you avoid exhaustion in the first place.  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72422783Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:51:26 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoDo you ever take time off, spend a weekend resting, and still feel exhausted?   In this episode, we explore the difference between passive and active rest, and why just stopping isn’t always enough to restore your energy. Learn how to identify what...
In this episode, we explore the difference between passive and active rest, and why just stopping isn’t always enough to restore your energy. Learn how to identify what kind of energy you’ve depleted—physical, mental, or emotional—and discover simple practices that can help you stay focused, balanced, resilient, and well-regulated.  

Because the goal is not to rest when you’re already exhausted. It’s to recover in a way that helps you avoid exhaustion in the first place.  ]]>585activerest,burnout,exhaustion,lisboacounselling,selfregulation,wellbeingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/149-workplace-stress--72275506Many people live with constant stress at work and believe it’s normal, or even beneficial.

In this episode, we explore the real impact of stress on the brain, productivity, emotions, and professional relationships. You’ll discover why stress is not a performance tool, but rather a sign that your system is overloaded. And you’ll learn how counselling can help you develop a calmer, more focused state of mind, free from the harmful effects of chronic stress.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72275506Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:06:22 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoIs there such a thing as “good stress” that helps you perform better? Many people live with constant stress at work and believe it’s normal, or even beneficial. In this episode, we explore the real impact of stress on the brain, productivity,...Many people live with constant stress at work and believe it’s normal, or even beneficial.

In this episode, we explore the real impact of stress on the brain, productivity, emotions, and professional relationships. You’ll discover why stress is not a performance tool, but rather a sign that your system is overloaded. And you’ll learn how counselling can help you develop a calmer, more focused state of mind, free from the harmful effects of chronic stress.]]>457anxiety,burnout,lisboacounselling,stressmanagement,workplacestressfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/148-intercultural-couples--72164359
In this episode, we talk about intercultural couples and explore how some differences can bring people closer… while others can create suffering and conflict. An episode about communication, respect, adaptation, and how to build bridges between different worlds without losing who we are.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72164359Tue, 26 May 2026 07:19:33 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoThere are major challenges that arise when two very different ways of seeing the world try to build a life together. From habits and values to spirituality, family, and raising children.   In this episode, we talk about intercultural couples and...
In this episode, we talk about intercultural couples and explore how some differences can bring people closer… while others can create suffering and conflict. An episode about communication, respect, adaptation, and how to build bridges between different worlds without losing who we are.]]>516communicationskills,conflictmanagement,family,interculturalcouples,interculturalrelationshipsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/147-don-t-waste-the-tiny-things--72058337
In this episode, I’ll show you how mindfulness can help you step out of autopilot, improve your emotional balance, and create a lighter, more conscious, and healthier life — not through big events, but through the apparently ordinary things of everyday life.  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72058337Mon, 18 May 2026 17:13:33 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoSmall moments and seemingly ordinary things can become powerful tools for well-being, emotional regulation, and inner transformation.   In this episode, I’ll show you how mindfulness can help you step out of autopilot, improve your emotional balance,...
In this episode, I’ll show you how mindfulness can help you step out of autopilot, improve your emotional balance, and create a lighter, more conscious, and healthier life — not through big events, but through the apparently ordinary things of everyday life.  ]]>345counselling,mindfulnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/146-emotional-hangover--71957177In this episode, I talk about emotional hangovers — that sense of depletion that can come after intense emotions, whether pleasant or unpleasant.
You’ll understand why a simple conversation, a wonderful weekend, or a stressful moment can leave your body feeling overwhelmed the next day, and how you can help your nervous system move through emotional transitions more smoothly.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71957177Mon, 11 May 2026 13:40:59 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoHave you ever woken up exhausted without really knowing why? In this episode, I talk about emotional hangovers — that sense of depletion that can come after intense emotions, whether pleasant or unpleasant. You’ll understand why a simple conversation,...In this episode, I talk about emotional hangovers — that sense of depletion that can come after intense emotions, whether pleasant or unpleasant.
You’ll understand why a simple conversation, a wonderful weekend, or a stressful moment can leave your body feeling overwhelmed the next day, and how you can help your nervous system move through emotional transitions more smoothly.]]>487emotionalhangoverfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/145-pick-your-battles--71852621I talk about how to distinguish what truly matters from what is just personal preference — and how to communicate firmly without attacking.
A practical reflection for lighter, healthier, and closer relationships. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71852621Mon, 04 May 2026 10:55:26 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoIn this episode, we explore the importance of choosing the right battles. Often, it is not major problems that wear relationships down, but the accumulation of small daily irritations. I talk about how to distinguish what truly matters from what is...I talk about how to distinguish what truly matters from what is just personal preference — and how to communicate firmly without attacking.
A practical reflection for lighter, healthier, and closer relationships. ]]>466falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/144-you-don-t-need-to-understand-it-to-change-it--71676956In this episode, I explain a key counselling principle: change first, understand later. You’ll discover why overanalysing can delay healing, how real change starts with small practical steps, and how understanding comes after action.
With real-life examples from relationship conflict and burnout, plus a simple tool for your week.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71676956Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:28:10 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoWhy do some people stay stuck for years trying to understand their problems, yet never truly move forward? In this episode, I explain a key counselling principle: change first, understand later. You’ll discover why overanalysing can delay healing, how...In this episode, I explain a key counselling principle: change first, understand later. You’ll discover why overanalysing can delay healing, how real change starts with small practical steps, and how understanding comes after action.
With real-life examples from relationship conflict and burnout, plus a simple tool for your week.]]>555falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/143-rewiring-your-brain-how-to-create-new-patterns--71500625In this episode, I talk about how the brain’s automatic patterns are formed and how neuroplasticity allows us to create new pathways of thought, emotion and behavior.  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71500625Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:26:55 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoYour patterns are not fixed; they are trained. And they can be changed. In this episode, I talk about how the brain’s automatic patterns are formed and how neuroplasticity allows us to create new pathways of thought, emotion and behavior.  In this episode, I talk about how the brain’s automatic patterns are formed and how neuroplasticity allows us to create new pathways of thought, emotion and behavior.  ]]>437change,lisboacounselling,neuroplasticity,neuroprogrammingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/142-burnout-you-rested-and-it-all-came-back-why--71295397In this episode, we discuss the pattern behind burnout — and why simply taking a break isn’t enough. I explore how your brain might be stuck in an automatic mode that keeps repeating the cycle… and what you can start doing to change it.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71295397Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:23:17 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoHave you ever noticed that, even after resting or taking a holiday, you quickly find yourself feeling just as tired again? In this episode, we discuss the pattern behind burnout — and why simply taking a break isn’t enough. I explore how your brain...In this episode, we discuss the pattern behind burnout — and why simply taking a break isn’t enough. I explore how your brain might be stuck in an automatic mode that keeps repeating the cycle… and what you can start doing to change it.]]>393burnoout,lisboacounsellingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/141-exercise-grounding--71131678In this episode, I explain the concept and guide you through a simple exercise, so you can start using this tool in your own way, wherever and whenever you need it.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71131678Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:36:38 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoGrounding is everywhere right now — but I'm not here to give you another technique to follow step by step. In this episode, I explain the concept and guide you through a simple exercise, so you can start using this tool in your own way, wherever and...In this episode, I explain the concept and guide you through a simple exercise, so you can start using this tool in your own way, wherever and whenever you need it.]]>371grounding,lisboacounselling,meditation,mindfulnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/140-panic-attacks-is-it-really-fear-and-how-to-stop-them--70997643In this episode, discover what’s really happening, why it happens, and how you can overcome it.

Mena Santos Galvão
Phone. 914 971 340
mena.s@lisboacounselling.com
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70997643Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:46:41 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoPanic attacks are not about fear.  They can take over your body and mind in seconds. In this episode, discover what’s really happening, why it happens, and how you can overcome it. Mena Santos Galvão Phone. 914 971 340 https://lisboacounselling.com...In this episode, discover what’s really happening, why it happens, and how you can overcome it.

Mena Santos Galvão
Phone. 914 971 340
mena.s@lisboacounselling.com
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en  ]]>378lisboacounselling,mentalhealth,neuroplasticity,panicattacksfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/139-stuck-in-anxiety-use-the-gap--70829951The ‘gap’ is a practical tool that helps you create the mental space you need to switch off your anxiety’s autopilot and restore your sense of well-being.

In this episode, come and find out what the gap is and how you can use it.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70829951Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:15:08 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoWhen anxiety sets in, it feels as though it takes over everything — and the more you try to fight it, the more stuck you feel. The ‘gap’ is a practical tool that helps you create the mental space you need to switch off your anxiety’s autopilot and...The ‘gap’ is a practical tool that helps you create the mental space you need to switch off your anxiety’s autopilot and restore your sense of well-being.

In this episode, come and find out what the gap is and how you can use it.]]>485falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/138-counselling-a-lighter-way-to-solve-problems--70664276In this episode, I explain why counselling doesn’t start by analysing the problem. I also share the story of a client and leave you with a practical mindfulness tool to help reduce mental pressure.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70664276Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:44:27 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoOne of the most distinctive characteristics of counselling is its lighter approach. Not light in the sense of being superficial, but in the sense of reducing the emotional load, helping the brain avoid unnecessary stress and making problem-solving...In this episode, I explain why counselling doesn’t start by analysing the problem. I also share the story of a client and leave you with a practical mindfulness tool to help reduce mental pressure.]]>484falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/137-when-your-thoughts-won-t-leave-you-alone--70546770In this episode, we explore how our thoughts can create mental scenarios that influence our emotions, reactions, and relationships. Through a client story, I talk about how the mind’s autopilot can shape our behavior — and I share a simple mindfulness tool to help you create a mental pause and regain control.  

Mena Santos Galvão
Phone. 914 971 340
mena.s@lisboacounselling.com
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70546770Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:43:40 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoHave you ever tried to push a thought away… and it simply wouldn’t leave? In this episode, we explore how our thoughts can create mental scenarios that influence our emotions, reactions, and relationships. Through a client story, I talk about how the...In this episode, we explore how our thoughts can create mental scenarios that influence our emotions, reactions, and relationships. Through a client story, I talk about how the mind’s autopilot can shape our behavior — and I share a simple mindfulness tool to help you create a mental pause and regain control.  

Mena Santos Galvão
Phone. 914 971 340
mena.s@lisboacounselling.com
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en]]>489lisboacounselling,neuroplasticity,thoughtmanagementfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/136-forgiveness-the-path-to-heal-from-trauma--70389084In this episode, I help you understand how forgiveness can be the key to freeing yourself from trauma and getting your life back.


Mena Santos Galvão
Phone. 914 971 340
mena.s@lisboacounselling.com
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70389084Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:33:34 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoDo you feel that the wounds of the past are holding you back? That they continue to affect your life, stealing your joy and well-being? In this episode, I help you understand how forgiveness can be the key to freeing yourself from trauma and getting...In this episode, I help you understand how forgiveness can be the key to freeing yourself from trauma and getting your life back.


Mena Santos Galvão
Phone. 914 971 340
mena.s@lisboacounselling.com
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en  ]]>596forgiveness,innerhealing,lisboacounselling,traumafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/135-the-role-of-counselling-in-serious-illness--70235735In this episode, I share the story of a client who, after years of fighting cancer, was able to regain joy, structure, and a sense of purpose — even without eliminating the disease.
Discover how counselling can transform the experience of living with a serious medical condition.  

The content shared in this podcast does not dispense with the need to consult a counsellor.


Mena Santos Galvão
Phone. 914 971 340
mena.s@lisboacounselling.com
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70235735Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:29:40 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoWhen we hear “chronic illness” or a serious diagnosis, we often think there’s nothing that can be done. In this episode, I share the story of a client who, after years of fighting cancer, was able to regain joy, structure, and a sense of purpose —...In this episode, I share the story of a client who, after years of fighting cancer, was able to regain joy, structure, and a sense of purpose — even without eliminating the disease.
Discover how counselling can transform the experience of living with a serious medical condition.  

The content shared in this podcast does not dispense with the need to consult a counsellor.


Mena Santos Galvão
Phone. 914 971 340
mena.s@lisboacounselling.com
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/

]]>549falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/134-how-to-deal-with-difficult-people-boundaries-without-drama--70085433
But it is possible to create a “way out”. In this episode, I'm going to talk to you about how to deal with these difficult people without fighting; but rather, with ethics and respect, creating a healthier relationship for everyone.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70085433Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:31:56 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoWe all have difficult people in our lives. But some of these people have a huge impact on us — they take away our well-being and joy, leaving us exhausted and unable to see any possible way out. But it is possible to create a “way out”. In this...
But it is possible to create a “way out”. In this episode, I'm going to talk to you about how to deal with these difficult people without fighting; but rather, with ethics and respect, creating a healthier relationship for everyone.]]>549conflictmanagement,conflicts,difficultpeople,family,lisboacounsellingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/133-mindfulness-a-lighter-way-to-live--69889959In this episode, I talk about the benefits of mindfulness and how it can profoundly change the way you live.
At the end, I share a practical tool to help you start integrating mindfulness into your daily routines in a simple and natural way.

Living more consciously is living lighter — and more happily.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69889959Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:25:08 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoWe live most of our lives on autopilot, which leads to exhaustion, a reduced ability to enjoy life, and poorer brain functioning. In this episode, I talk about the benefits of mindfulness and how it can profoundly change the way you live. At the end,...In this episode, I talk about the benefits of mindfulness and how it can profoundly change the way you live.
At the end, I share a practical tool to help you start integrating mindfulness into your daily routines in a simple and natural way.

Living more consciously is living lighter — and more happily.]]>510lisboacounselling,mindfulness,newlifestylefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/132-children-growing-more-fragile-the-skills-children-are-losing--69740031Discover the skills they’re not developing — and how parents can help without taking over.
Simple strategies to support growth, resilience, and self-regulation.

Mena Santos Galvão
Phone. 914 971 340
mena.s@lisboacounselling.com
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69740031Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:18:27 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoAre children growing more fragile? Discover the skills they’re not developing — and how parents can help without taking over. Simple strategies to support growth, resilience, and self-regulation. Mena Santos Galvão Phone. 914 971 340...Discover the skills they’re not developing — and how parents can help without taking over.
Simple strategies to support growth, resilience, and self-regulation.

Mena Santos Galvão
Phone. 914 971 340
mena.s@lisboacounselling.com
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/

]]>461falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/131-when-your-mind-won-t-let-you-sleep--69595773In this episode, I talk about the paradox of exhaustion and how mindfulness can help you switch off your mind and sleep better.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69595773Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:31:26 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoDo you go to bed exhausted, but your mind is still racing and won't let you fall asleep? In this episode, I talk about the paradox of exhaustion and how mindfulness can help you switch off your mind and sleep better.In this episode, I talk about the paradox of exhaustion and how mindfulness can help you switch off your mind and sleep better.]]>452falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/130-hot-and-cold-emotions-a-practical-way-out--69509880In this episode, I talk about the concept of emotional temperature and how to apply opposite tools to interrupt the emotional cycle and find a lighter, more effective way out.

Mena Santos Galvão
Phone. 914 971 340
mena.s@lisboacounselling.com
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69509880Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:49:55 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoIntense emotions don’t need more analysis — they need a way out. In this episode, I talk about the concept of emotional temperature and how to apply opposite tools to interrupt the emotional cycle and find a lighter, more effective way out. Mena...In this episode, I talk about the concept of emotional temperature and how to apply opposite tools to interrupt the emotional cycle and find a lighter, more effective way out.

Mena Santos Galvão
Phone. 914 971 340
mena.s@lisboacounselling.com
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/

]]>423anxiety,depression,emotionregulation,emotions,lisboacounselling,mindbodyconnection,selfregulation,stressfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/129-how-neuroplasticity-can-help-you-step-out-of-depression--69406422In this episode, we talk about autopilot and how you can start building new internal responses with practical emotional management tools.

Mena Santos Galvão
Phone. 914 971 340
mena.s@lisboacounselling.com
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69406422Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:32:41 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoNeuroplasticity — the brain's ability to create new pathways — can be used to help overcome depression and reduce the power of negative emotional patterns. In this episode, we talk about autopilot and how you can start building new internal responses...In this episode, we talk about autopilot and how you can start building new internal responses with practical emotional management tools.

Mena Santos Galvão
Phone. 914 971 340
mena.s@lisboacounselling.com
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/

]]>623depression,emotionsmanagement,lisboacounselling,neuroplasticityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/128-learning-to-navigate-life-s-situations--69308637https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69308637Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:03:33 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoLearning to navigate life’s situations — the unexpected, crises, and emotional storms — can change everything. Instead of fighting what we cannot control, this episode invites you to read the “sea,” use practical tools, and develop autonomy to respond...469falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/127-stopping-is-not-resting--69243887In this episode, we explore what real rest is, the concept of active rest, and how to break the cycle of exhaustion to live with more balance.

Mena Santos Galvão
Phone. 914 971 340 
mena.s@lisboacounselling.com
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/



]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69243887Mon, 29 Dec 2025 20:07:50 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoStopping doesn’t always mean resting. In this episode, we explore what real rest is, the concept of active rest, and how to break the cycle of exhaustion to live with more balance. Mena Santos Galvão Phone. 914 971 340  https://lisboacounselling.com...In this episode, we explore what real rest is, the concept of active rest, and how to break the cycle of exhaustion to live with more balance.

Mena Santos Galvão
Phone. 914 971 340 
mena.s@lisboacounselling.com
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/



]]>446activerest,burnoutprevention,exhaustion,mentalhealth,selfcarefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/126-when-christmas-hurts--69169935
In this episode, we talk about loneliness, exhaustion, and difficult emotions — and how to stay present with them, without pressure to be “okay.”]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69169935Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:16:44 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoChristmas isn’t always light. In this episode, we talk about loneliness, exhaustion, and difficult emotions — and how to stay present with them, without pressure to be “okay.”
In this episode, we talk about loneliness, exhaustion, and difficult emotions — and how to stay present with them, without pressure to be “okay.”]]>429christmas,emotionmanagement,emotions,lisboacounselling,lonelinessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/125-couples-therapy-start-by-rebuilding-not-by-attacking-the-problem--69062179In this episode, I explain why rebuilding connection must come before solving problems, and I share a practical tool to help couples in crisis create meaningful moments together—even when it feels impossible.

Mena Santos Galvão
Tm. 914 971 340
mena.s@lisboacounselling.com
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69062179Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:41:21 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoWhen a relationship is at breaking point, jumping straight into the “serious talk” can make things worse. In this episode, I explain why rebuilding connection must come before solving problems, and I share a practical tool to help couples in crisis...In this episode, I explain why rebuilding connection must come before solving problems, and I share a practical tool to help couples in crisis create meaningful moments together—even when it feels impossible.

Mena Santos Galvão
Tm. 914 971 340
mena.s@lisboacounselling.com
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/]]>481couplestherapy,family,lisboacounselling,relationshipsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/124-symptoms-are-a-gateway-to-resolution--68947334https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68947334Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:04:35 +0000Mena Santos Galvão519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/123-less-force-more-results-susana-s-real-transformation--68820974

Mena Santos Galvão
Tm. 914 971 340
mena.s@lisboacounselling.com
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68820974Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:47:05 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoA powerful look at why the real problem isn’t your situation, but how you’re responding to it. Through Susana’s story, discover how lighter, smarter strategies can transform your career and well-being — without force or burnout. Mena Santos Galvão...

Mena Santos Galvão
Tm. 914 971 340
mena.s@lisboacounselling.com
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/

]]>430falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/122-what-happens-in-a-counselling-session--68726479
Mena Santos Galvão
Tm. 914 971 340
mena.s@lisboacounselling.com
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68726479Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:13:34 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoDiscover what truly happens in a counselling session and why this approach is so different from traditional therapy. In this episode, we dive into practical tools, day-to-day change, and how small steps lead to real transformation. A clear,...
Mena Santos Galvão
Tm. 914 971 340
mena.s@lisboacounselling.com
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/

]]>519counselling,counsellingsessions,lisboacounselling,shorttermtherapyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/121-5-signs-you-re-stuck-in-survival-mode--68600603
Mena Santos Galvão
Tm. 914 971 340
mena.s@lisboacounselling.com
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68600603Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:30:31 +0000Mena Santos Galvão5 signs you’re stuck in survival mode — and why these symptoms aren’t the real problem, but a message from something deeper. An episode to help you gain clarity and start reclaiming your energy and presence. Mena Santos Galvão Tm. 914 971 340...
Mena Santos Galvão
Tm. 914 971 340
mena.s@lisboacounselling.com
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/

]]>440anxiety,lisboacounselling,mindfulness,stress,survivalmode,workshopfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/120-why-do-you-keep-feeling-anxious-even-after-so-many-experiences-of-healing--68493370Anxiety isn’t the real problem — it’s a symptom.
In this episode, I talk about the deeper pattern that keeps anxiety alive and what you can do to change how your brain reacts to stress.
Understand it. Interrupt it. Reprogram it.

Mena Santos Galvão
Tm. 914 971 340
mena.s@lisboacounselling.com
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68493370Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:00:42 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoWhy do you still feel anxious after trying so many ways to “fix” it? Anxiety isn’t the real problem — it’s a symptom. In this episode, I talk about the deeper pattern that keeps anxiety alive and what you can do to change how your brain reacts to...Anxiety isn’t the real problem — it’s a symptom.
In this episode, I talk about the deeper pattern that keeps anxiety alive and what you can do to change how your brain reacts to stress.
Understand it. Interrupt it. Reprogram it.

Mena Santos Galvão
Tm. 914 971 340
mena.s@lisboacounselling.com
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/

]]>287anxiety,lisboacounsellingn,neuroplasticity,neuroprogrammingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/119-new-partnership-lisboacounselling-and-baoba--68403048Coffee has always been seen as the villain, one that increases anxiety, disturbs sleep... But does it really have to be that way?
In this episode, I'll talk to you about a new partnership we've made, between LisboaCounselling and Baobá, and how we can bring coffee and health together.


Registration Form for the workshop "A Mindful Brunch":
 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBU__c4658T_cDBra9RU-zSCJfinPP34kewZtVF-i-VF_0LA/viewform  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68403048Mon, 03 Nov 2025 19:26:54 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoCoffee has always been seen as the villain, one that increases anxiety, disturbs sleep... But does it really have to be that way? In this episode, I'll talk to you about a new partnership we've made, between LisboaCounselling and Baobá, and how we can...Coffee has always been seen as the villain, one that increases anxiety, disturbs sleep... But does it really have to be that way?
In this episode, I'll talk to you about a new partnership we've made, between LisboaCounselling and Baobá, and how we can bring coffee and health together.


Registration Form for the workshop "A Mindful Brunch":
 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBU__c4658T_cDBra9RU-zSCJfinPP34kewZtVF-i-VF_0LA/viewform  ]]>417baoba,lisboacounselling,mindfulness,specialtycoffeefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/118-what-does-technology-do-to-your-child-s-brain--68307874https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68307874Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:41:27 +0000Mena Santos Galvão443falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/117-bullying-is-not-conflict--68217264In this episode, I'll help you get a clearer understanding of what bullying is. And perhaps to realise that one of your relationships, be it personal or professional, isn't just a difficult situation, but bullying.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68217264Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:08:35 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoBullying and domestic violence are not the same as conflicts! And it isn't about having a bad temper either! In this episode, I'll help you get a clearer understanding of what bullying is. And perhaps to realise that one of your relationships, be it...In this episode, I'll help you get a clearer understanding of what bullying is. And perhaps to realise that one of your relationships, be it personal or professional, isn't just a difficult situation, but bullying.]]>631bullying,domesticviolence,lisboacounsellingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/116-mindfulness-what-s-wrong-with-the-here-and-now--68121627So you can figure out what makes sense for you.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68121627Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:15:35 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoThe ‘here and now’ mindset is strongly promoted by some and regarded as terrible by others. In this episode, I will help you understand what this mindset is, from my perspective and in my practice. So you can figure out what makes sense for you.So you can figure out what makes sense for you.]]>485falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/testimony-the-power-of-tiny-things--68087260And this was just one more thing to try. But in a few months of working together, his family relationships totally changed.  

Listen to his testimony.  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68087260Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:20:02 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoJack came to LisboaCounselling with no big expectations. His relationship with his grown-up children was very difficult.   And this was just one more thing to try. But in a few months of working together, his family relationships totally changed.  ...And this was just one more thing to try. But in a few months of working together, his family relationships totally changed.  

Listen to his testimony.  ]]>87family,lisboacounselling,relationships,testimonyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/115-relationships-the-power-of-tiny-things--68033891https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68033891Mon, 06 Oct 2025 18:08:46 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoIt's the little things that make the difference. Small actions, more positive communication, can greatly change a relationship. They can help turn a tense and stressful relationship into a light-hearted and pleasant one.  421falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/114-mindfulness-and-self-kindness--67942658But for me, it makes more sense to think about self-kindness.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67942658Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:47:40 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoSelf-esteem and self-compassion are concepts that are constantly talked about and encouraged.  But for me, it makes more sense to think about self-kindness.But for me, it makes more sense to think about self-kindness.]]>356lisboacounselling,mindfulness,self-compassion,self-esteem,self-kindnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/113-movies-in-your-mind-the-thoughts-that-enslave-you--67854310https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67854310Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:29:13 +0000Mena Santos Galvão466falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/112-psychotherapy-vs-counselling-influencing-the-patient--67769298
Listen to this episode to understand the position of each approach.


Mena Santos Galvão
Tm. 914 971 340
mena.s@lisboacounselling.com
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67769298Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:02:27 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoA basic difference between counselling and psychotherapy is this idea of not influencing the patient. But what is really different between us is the meaning of this word.   Listen to this episode to understand the position of each approach. Mena...
Listen to this episode to understand the position of each approach.


Mena Santos Galvão
Tm. 914 971 340
mena.s@lisboacounselling.com
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/]]>562falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/111-sandwich-a-crucial-tool--67679038Listen to this episode, to find out how it can help you to get less ‘overwhelmed’ by difficult or stressful situations.

Mena Santos Galvão
Tm. 914 971 340
mena.s@lisboacounselling.com
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67679038Mon, 08 Sep 2025 17:39:06 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoToday, I'm bringing you a very useful counselling tool — the sandwich. Listen to this episode, to find out how it can help you to get less ‘overwhelmed’ by difficult or stressful situations. Mena Santos Galvão Tm. 914 971 340...Listen to this episode, to find out how it can help you to get less ‘overwhelmed’ by difficult or stressful situations.

Mena Santos Galvão
Tm. 914 971 340
mena.s@lisboacounselling.com
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/

]]>481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/110-wellbeing-is-not-an-indulgence-it-s-a-discipline--67583468
This habit, this discipline of promoting your well-being, will not only help you to function better in everything you do, but it will also prevent the accumulation of exhaustion which, if you don't take care of it, could lead to some kind of breakdown.

Mena Santos Galvão
Tm. 914 971 340
mena.s@lisboacounselling.com
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67583468Mon, 01 Sep 2025 18:09:41 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoWell-being doesn't happen by itself. It needs to be cultivated. And regularly. This habit, this discipline of promoting your well-being, will not only help you to function better in everything you do, but it will also prevent the accumulation of...
This habit, this discipline of promoting your well-being, will not only help you to function better in everything you do, but it will also prevent the accumulation of exhaustion which, if you don't take care of it, could lead to some kind of breakdown.

Mena Santos Galvão
Tm. 914 971 340
mena.s@lisboacounselling.com
Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/

]]>492falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/109-mindfulness-and-feelings-of-guilt--67509769
Today I'm going to talk to you about those feelings of guilt that they put on you... and that you can learn to no longer accept.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67509769Mon, 25 Aug 2025 18:32:18 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoFeelings of guilt are something that trouble many people. It can destroy your well-being and your life. But this guilt isn't always true. Today I'm going to talk to you about those feelings of guilt that they put on you... and that you can learn to...
Today I'm going to talk to you about those feelings of guilt that they put on you... and that you can learn to no longer accept.]]>519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/108-anxiety-wastes-a-lot-of-your-time--67414925
In this episode, I'm going to talk to you about how this happens and how you can change it.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67414925Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:45:57 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoHave you ever spent your day rushing around, doing lots of things, and at the end of the day you look back and feel like you've produced so little? One of the effects of anxiety is that it makes you waste your time.   In this episode, I'm going to...
In this episode, I'm going to talk to you about how this happens and how you can change it.]]>434anxiety,anxietymanagement,anxietysupport,lisboacounselling,overcomeanxiety,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/107-burnout-it-can-make-you-more-active--67331963https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67331963Mon, 11 Aug 2025 14:49:47 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoBeing very active seems like a sign of being well. But the opposite may be true. Increased activity can be a symptom of burnout at a very advanced stage.555burnout,exhaustion,lisboacounselling,symptoms,tiredness,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/106-family-holidays-to-relax-or-to-get-stressed-out--67250352In this episode, I'm going to share with you some ideas that can help you better navigate the differences, expectations or unforeseen events; that can help you enjoy your holiday, even when things don't go your way.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67250352Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:41:48 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoFrustration or conflict is something you don't expect on holiday, but it happens all too often. In this episode, I'm going to share with you some ideas that can help you better navigate the differences, expectations or unforeseen events; that can help...In this episode, I'm going to share with you some ideas that can help you better navigate the differences, expectations or unforeseen events; that can help you enjoy your holiday, even when things don't go your way.]]>553coachingforparents,couplestherapy,family,familytherapy,holidays,lisboacounselling,podcast,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/105-better-quality-sleep--67155923
  In this episode, I share with you some small habits you can develop that will start to make a difference to the quality of your sleep.


📞      914 971 340
🎙️      Mena Santos Galvão
💻      LisboaCounselling.com
📥      info@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67155923Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:13:54 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoHow's your sleep? Many people wake up in the morning still tired. They sleep badly, they have poor quality sleep that doesn't allow them to get the rest they need. And it's happening to people of all ages, even children. This has a negative impact on...
  In this episode, I share with you some small habits you can develop that will start to make a difference to the quality of your sleep.


📞      914 971 340
🎙️      Mena Santos Galvão
💻      LisboaCounselling.com
📥      info@lisboacounselling.com]]>488fallasleep,insomnia,lisboacounselling,sleep,sleeplessness,wayout,wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/104-panic-attacks-out-of-the-blue--67047310
This is the topic I'm bringing you this week.

The content shared in this podcast does not dispense with the need to consult a counsellor.

Website:  https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact me by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67047310Mon, 21 Jul 2025 07:55:07 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoPanic attacks start suddenly, out of the blue, with no clear reason. And when they start, they seem to have come to stay. But it doesn't have to be that way. You can learn to stop having panic attacks.   This is the topic I'm bringing you this week....
This is the topic I'm bringing you this week.

The content shared in this podcast does not dispense with the need to consult a counsellor.

Website:  https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact me by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>455crisesdepanique,lisboacounselling,panicattacks,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/103-mindfulness-let-go-or-reduce-your-burdens--66977516At LisboaCounselling, we help you to use Mindfulness tools as a lifestyle, in a natural and balanced way.

Because it is possible to reduce your pressures and improve your well-being and health. 
Talk to me. Your well-being doesn't have to wait.

Website:  https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact me by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66977516Mon, 14 Jul 2025 19:11:22 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoLiving under pressure is not normal. But it's so common that it is regarded as something we have to live with. At LisboaCounselling, we help you to use Mindfulness tools as a lifestyle, in a natural and balanced way. Because it is possible to reduce...At LisboaCounselling, we help you to use Mindfulness tools as a lifestyle, in a natural and balanced way.

Because it is possible to reduce your pressures and improve your well-being and health. 
Talk to me. Your well-being doesn't have to wait.

Website:  https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact me by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>432autopilot,awareness,counselling,lisboacounselling,mindfulness,selfawareness,wayout,wellbeing,wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/102-procrastination--66880688
This is the topic I'm bringing you this week.


Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66880688Mon, 07 Jul 2025 07:12:06 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoProcrastination starts almost without being noticed. But it quickly becomes a habit that you can't seem to get rid of.   This is the topic I'm bringing you this week. Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:   https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en IG:...
This is the topic I'm bringing you this week.


Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>417changeispossible,lisboacounselling,neuroplasticity,neuroreprogramming,neuroscience,overcometheimpossible,procrastination,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/101-domestic-violence-not-recognised-as-such--66808467

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66808467Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:22:10 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoIn this episode, I'm going to talk about psychological violence. The kind that doesn't show, that doesn't leave bruises, that doesn't make you go to the hospital. The kind you can't share with anyone because no one would understand... or believe it....

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>671abuse,bullying,bullyingtarget,bullyingvictim,couplestherapy,domesticviolence,lisboacounselling,psychologicalpressure,stopbullying,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/100-anxiety-figure-it-out-so-you-can-overcome-it--66705795
And I'm bringing you a special offer to celebrate this episode number 100. During this week, you can get a voucher for 50% off your first two counselling sessions. Request your voucher by message or email.  

Limited session slots. Send me your message today.  


Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66705795Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:38:58 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoIn this episode, I'm going to share with you how you can overcome anxiety by taking the opposite route, in its main characteristics.   And I'm bringing you a special offer to celebrate this episode number 100. During this week, you can get a voucher...
And I'm bringing you a special offer to celebrate this episode number 100. During this week, you can get a voucher for 50% off your first two counselling sessions. Request your voucher by message or email.  

Limited session slots. Send me your message today.  


Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>588anxiety,anxietymanagement,anxietysupport,emotions,emotionsmanagement,gift,lisboacounselling,mindfulness,mindfulnesspractice,neuroplasticity,overcomeanxiety,stress,voucher,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/99-well-being-and-performance--66581906
This is the theme I'm bringing you in this episode.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66581906Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:48:17 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoFostering your own well-being is not about being lazy or selfish. It's a discipline that helps you perform better and be happier. This is the theme I'm bringing you in this episode. Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  ...
This is the theme I'm bringing you in this episode.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>445lisboacounselling,performance,podcast,wayout,wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/98-mindfulness-how-does-it-benefit-you--66476246In reality, though, what is it good for? What benefits can you get from practising Mindfulness?

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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66476246Mon, 09 Jun 2025 18:38:25 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoMindfulness is very popular. In reality, though, what is it good for? What benefits can you get from practising Mindfulness? Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:   https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en IG: https://lisboa.counselling.en Linkedin:...In reality, though, what is it good for? What benefits can you get from practising Mindfulness?

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>492autopilot,awareness,counselling,lisboacounselling,mindfulness,mindfulnesspractice,mindmanagement,selfawareness,thoughtmanagement,wayout,wellbeing,wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/97-programme-living-together--66372280For eight weeks, one hour a week.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66372280Mon, 02 Jun 2025 19:22:26 +0000Mena Santos Galvão‘’Living Together‘’, a programme designed to help you build a relationship with deeper bond and intimacy, a relationship that endures and survives crises. For eight weeks, one hour a week.For eight weeks, one hour a week.]]>464family,interculturalrelationships,interculturalskills,lisboacounselling,livingtogether,programmelivingtogether,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/96-i-ve-tried-everything-and-i-can-t-change-it--66284516This is common for many people. However, the ‘impossible’ often just needs different tools and strategies. Or, rather, a different lifestyle.

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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66284516Mon, 26 May 2025 17:30:22 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoDo you have a problem you'd like to change, but don't think you can? This is common for many people. However, the ‘impossible’ often just needs different tools and strategies. Or, rather, a different lifestyle. Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  ...This is common for many people. However, the ‘impossible’ often just needs different tools and strategies. Or, rather, a different lifestyle.

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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>504changeispossible,counselling,counsellingtools,lisboacounselling,neuroplasticity,neuroreprogramming,neuroscience,overcometheimpossible,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/95-shouting-is-not-an-effective-strategy--66155430Unlike what you might think, this isn't that difficult to change.

In this episode, I'll help you understand how you can change that, whether you're the one shouting or the target of someone else's shouting.

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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66155430Mon, 19 May 2025 18:40:43 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoIs shouting, or being shouted at, normal? Lots of people live a shouting pattern, whether they are parents with young children, families with only adults, work teams or even friends. And this happens in all social classes, without exception. Unlike...Unlike what you might think, this isn't that difficult to change.

In this episode, I'll help you understand how you can change that, whether you're the one shouting or the target of someone else's shouting.

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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com  ]]>547communicationskills,communicationtools,conflictmanagement,conflictresolution,conflicts,elegantassertivity,emotionsmanagement,lisboacounselling,shouting,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/94-ghp-mental-health-awards-personal-counselling-specialist-of-the-year-2025-portugal--66057862In this episode, I'll share with you what they're saying of me this time.


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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66057862Mon, 12 May 2025 17:23:10 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoFor the third year in a row, I've been awarded by the GHP Mental Health Awards. In this episode, I'll share with you what they're saying of me this time. Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:   https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en IG:...In this episode, I'll share with you what they're saying of me this time.


Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>454award,counselling,ghpawards,internationalprize,lisboacounselling,mentalhealthawards,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/93-pets-and-emotion-management--65925907In this episode, I share with you several areas that can be impacted by having a pet.
If you have a pet, or would like to, this episode is for you. 

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65925907Mon, 05 May 2025 17:55:36 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoA pet can be much more than just companionship. Having pets can become a source of well-being and even healing, for you and for them. In this episode, I share with you several areas that can be impacted by having a pet. If you have a pet, or would...In this episode, I share with you several areas that can be impacted by having a pet.
If you have a pet, or would like to, this episode is for you. 

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
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]]>434emotions,hormonemanagement,lisboacounselling,neuroplasticity,pets,podcast #wayout,resilience,thoughtmanagementfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/92-mindfulness-use-your-body-to-rest-your-mind--65791376The practice of Mindfulness helps you to unburden your mind, promote your inner balance and develop a much healthier and more enjoyable lifestyle.

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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65791376Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:29:59 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoMost people are exhausted. And it's not exhaustion caused by having made great physical efforts, but by having their mind on autopilot all the time. This causes enormous wear and tear and prevents you from building your own well-being. The practice of...The practice of Mindfulness helps you to unburden your mind, promote your inner balance and develop a much healthier and more enjoyable lifestyle.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>482autopilot,awareness,counselling,lisboacounselling,mindfulness,mindfulnesspractice,mindmanagement,selfawareness,thoughtmanagement,wayout,wellbeing,wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/91-burnout-affects-planning-skills--65652762That's why it's important to know what burnout looks like, its symptoms and the subtleties it causes. And one of those subtleties is the increasing difficulty in planning, in making all your tasks fit into your day.  

The content shared in this podcast does not dispense with the need to consult a counsellor.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65652762Mon, 21 Apr 2025 15:05:19 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoBurnout, can be unnoticed. Most people who are suffering from burnout don't realise it. When the crisis hits and a diagnosis is made, burnout has already been burning for a long time. That's why it's important to know what burnout looks like, its...That's why it's important to know what burnout looks like, its symptoms and the subtleties it causes. And one of those subtleties is the increasing difficulty in planning, in making all your tasks fit into your day.  

The content shared in this podcast does not dispense with the need to consult a counsellor.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>466burnout,exhaustion,expats,expatsinlisbon,expatsinportugal,lisboacounselling,symptoms,tiredness,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/90-positive-education-what-new-adults-are-we-raising--65567815More and more people are using this idea of positive education. But many of these people are leaving gaps in the child's development, which will continue to be lacunae in vital areas when they become adults.
Many young adults who have been brought up with this philosophy are showing terrible difficulties with self-management, low resilience and very little proactivity, to name just a few of the areas affected.


In this episode, I share with you some important aspects of ‘positive education’ and how you can manage your family while also thinking about what kind of adult you want your children to become.

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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65567815Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:13:32 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoIs ‘positive’ enough to raise well balanced and happy children? More and more people are using this idea of positive education. But many of these people are leaving gaps in the child's development, which will continue to be lacunae in vital areas when...More and more people are using this idea of positive education. But many of these people are leaving gaps in the child's development, which will continue to be lacunae in vital areas when they become adults.
Many young adults who have been brought up with this philosophy are showing terrible difficulties with self-management, low resilience and very little proactivity, to name just a few of the areas affected.


In this episode, I share with you some important aspects of ‘positive education’ and how you can manage your family while also thinking about what kind of adult you want your children to become.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>550coachingforparents,familytherapy,lisboacounselling,neets,positiveeducation,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/89-anxiety-is-a-lie--65408386In this episode I'll tell you a little about what goes on behind the scenes of anxiety.

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65408386Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:38:18 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoIt doesn't have to be based on facts or real problems. But it affects most people and has heavy consequences in all areas of life, including physical health. In this episode I'll tell you a little about what goes on behind the scenes of anxiety. Get...In this episode I'll tell you a little about what goes on behind the scenes of anxiety.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>663anxiety,anxietymanagement,anxietysupport,lisboacounselling,mindmanagement,negativethoughts,overcomeanxiety,stress,thoughtmanagement,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/88-counselling-or-psychotherapy-which-one-is-the-best-for-you--65259428
In this episode, I'm going to share with you some differences between counselling and psychotherapy that will help you understand which approach will help you find what you want.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65259428Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:56:48 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoUnderstanding which approach or therapy is best for you before you start can be difficult.   In this episode, I'm going to share with you some differences between counselling and psychotherapy that will help you understand which approach will help...
In this episode, I'm going to share with you some differences between counselling and psychotherapy that will help you understand which approach will help you find what you want.]]>665falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/87-couples-therapy-it-s-the-trivial-things-that-destroy-a-relationship--65078504Because these little things, which in themselves wouldn't be a problem, due to their constant repetition and the wear and tear they cause, make the relationship unsustainable.

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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65078504Mon, 24 Mar 2025 11:48:39 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoMost couples who seek my help don't have a serious problem, but it's their differences, sometimes apparently unimportant trivial things, that are driving them to breaking point. Because these little things, which in themselves wouldn't be a problem,...Because these little things, which in themselves wouldn't be a problem, due to their constant repetition and the wear and tear they cause, make the relationship unsustainable.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com  ]]>540conflictmanagement,conflictresolution,conflicts,couplestherapy,family,lisboacounselling,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/86-shopaholism-it-can-be-so-subtle--64939618But this habit greatly reduces well-being, life quality and even physical health.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64939618Mon, 17 Mar 2025 18:49:11 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoShopaholism can be very subtle, so subtle that it goes unnoticed. It's easy to get caught up in it without even realising it.  But this habit greatly reduces well-being, life quality and even physical health.But this habit greatly reduces well-being, life quality and even physical health.]]>466falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/85-you-can-forgive-but-not-forget--64788076How can you change that?

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64788076Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:28:50 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoLots of people live with the hurt of something that was done to them for years and can't let it go. They may even think they've forgiven, but the pain is still there. How can you change that? Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  ...How can you change that?

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>454betrayal,copingwithdeception,dealingwithdeception,deception,forgiveness,lisboacounselling,podcast,resentment,trauma,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/84-freedom-of-opinion-or-belief-is-it-respected--64677964https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64677964Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:08:18 +0000Mena Santos Galvão577falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/83-symptoms-that-persist-without-getting-a-diagnosis--64539559
This is the topic I'm bringing you this week.

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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64539559Mon, 24 Feb 2025 10:06:13 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoMany people live for months or years with very serious health conditions, sometimes very limiting, but without getting a diagnosis. This is the topic I'm bringing you this week. Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  ...
This is the topic I'm bringing you this week.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>501counsellingsessions,counsellingtools,expats,expatsinlisbon,expatsinportugal,lisboacounselling,seekhelp,symptoms,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/82-detect-and-choose-the-positive--64416287
Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64416287Mon, 17 Feb 2025 11:31:10 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoIs living in the positive the same as pretending problems don’t exist? How can we live in a positive mindset without being detached from reality? Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:   https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en IG:...
Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>390choices,choosethepositive,counselling,lisboacounselling,podcast,wayout,wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/81-the-story-of-sofia--64297015https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64297015Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:14:51 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoIn this episode, I share with you a bit of the story of Sofia, who was my client a few months ago, to help you understand this holistic aspect of counselling; how, in order to treat a problem, we address and resolve several different areas.509falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/80-emotions-come-like-habits--64183663Listen to my vision and experience on this subject in this episode.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64183663Tue, 04 Feb 2025 08:24:09 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoHave you ever thought that your emotions come like a habit? And that it's there, in the habit's field, that you might be able to change them? Listen to my vision and experience on this subject in this episode.Listen to my vision and experience on this subject in this episode.

]]>332falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/79-social-fatigue-a-symptom-of-burnout--63937620In this episode I'll help you understand what might be causing it and how you can reduce this weariness.

The content shared in this podcast does not dispense with the need to consult a counsellor.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63937620Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:06:19 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoDo you often feel tired when you're with other people? Or do you have an increased tendency to avoid spending time with others? In this episode I'll help you understand what might be causing it and how you can reduce this weariness. The content...In this episode I'll help you understand what might be causing it and how you can reduce this weariness.

The content shared in this podcast does not dispense with the need to consult a counsellor.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>467burnout,counsellingsessions,counsellingtools,exhaustion,expats,expatsinlisbon,expatsinportugal,lisboacounselling,seekhelp,socialfatigue,tiredness,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/78-conflicts-in-the-family-let-s-get-out-of-it--63768257
In this episode, I'm going to help you realise how you can start to change that, even if you're not the one responsible for those pressures.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63768257Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:27:13 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoMany families live in a pattern of conflict, where it seems that anything can be a trigger to start a fight. In many, there are even broken relationships, where close people don't speak to each other for years. In this episode, I'm going to help you...
In this episode, I'm going to help you realise how you can start to change that, even if you're not the one responsible for those pressures.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>452communicationskills,conflictmanagement,conflictresolution,conflicts,emotionsmanagement,family,familytherapy,lisboacounselling,relationships,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/77-counselling-we-don-t-open-pandora-s-boxes--63678625https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63678625Mon, 13 Jan 2025 19:38:48 +0000Mena Santos Galvão378falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/76-thought-do-you-manage-it-or-does-it-control-you--63593775https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63593775Mon, 06 Jan 2025 21:02:29 +0000Mena Santos Galvão381falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/75-what-would-you-like-to-change-in-your-life-in-2025--63519035https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63519035Mon, 30 Dec 2024 18:50:44 +0000Mena Santos Galvão359falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/74-gratitude-can-change-your-life--63446693https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63446693Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:52:59 +0000Mena Santos Galvão296falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/73-christmas-voucher--63339519
Until 31 December, get the chance to buy 2 counselling sessions for 50% off: 
👉 Only 45€ (instead of 90€).  

Perfect for yourself or to give to someone special! Vouchers valid until 30 March 2025.


Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63339519Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:32:14 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoThis Christmas, come and offer something different: you can offer wellbeing, mental health, conflict resolution... perhaps the start of a new, more positive, enjoyable and functional lifestyle. Until 31 December, get the chance to buy 2 counselling...
Until 31 December, get the chance to buy 2 counselling sessions for 50% off: 
👉 Only 45€ (instead of 90€).  

Perfect for yourself or to give to someone special! Vouchers valid until 30 March 2025.


Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>325christmas,selfcare,voucherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/72-time-for-yourself--63238846In this episode, I help you understand how you can start to reduce your tiredness, even when you don't have the time.


Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63238846Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:52:20 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoToo many people feel exhausted but think they can't afford to rest. In this episode, I help you understand how you can start to reduce your tiredness, even when you don't have the time. Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  ...In this episode, I help you understand how you can start to reduce your tiredness, even when you don't have the time.


Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
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Listen to this episode to see how this works and the benefits of this approach.  


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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63111270Mon, 02 Dec 2024 19:46:21 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoIn Couple Therapy, I do separate sessions. That means a session with each of the partners on the same day.  Listen to this episode to see how this works and the benefits of this approach.   Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  ...
Listen to this episode to see how this works and the benefits of this approach.  


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Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62604254Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:31:01 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoI'll be on holiday for the month of November. A time to recover my energy, to renew my well-being and to come back and share ideas and projects with you. Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:   https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en IG:...
Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>252falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/70-anxiety-you-don-t-have-to-accept-it-as-natural--62533020
In this episode I'm here to demystify the idea that you have to live with anxiety. Because you don't! You can learn to get out of it.  


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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62533020Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:51:20 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoAnxiety is seen as normal, but it's not natural. Anxiety and stress are emotions that are extremely harmful both to your health and well-being and to your performance. In this episode I'm here to demystify the idea that you have to live with anxiety....
In this episode I'm here to demystify the idea that you have to live with anxiety. Because you don't! You can learn to get out of it.  


Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>405anxiety,anxietymanagement,anxietysupport,emotions,emotionsmanagement,lifestyle,lisboacounselling,mindmanagement,negativethoughts,overcomeanxiety,stress,thoughtmanagement,wayout,wellbeingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/69-bullying-the-victim-s-aura--62442996What's the problem? Is it their fault?  

In this episode, I'll help you understand what's behind it.


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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62442996Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:05:59 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoSome people look like they were born to be a punching bag. There's always someone mistreating them. They experience bullying, domestic violence or simply being picked on by bosses, colleagues or even people they barely know. What's the problem? Is it...What's the problem? Is it their fault?  

In this episode, I'll help you understand what's behind it.


Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>533abuse,bullying,bullyingtarget,bullyingvictim,lisboacounselling,psychologicalpressure,relationships,stopbullying,trauma,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/68-depression-is-it-possible-to-heal-without-analysing--62362691Counselling provides a different approach. It doesn't start by analysing, but by giving the client very practical tools to start reducing the impact of the problem until it is overcome.  

The content shared in this podcast does not dispense with the need to consult a counsellor.


Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62362691Mon, 14 Oct 2024 18:10:25 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoWhen faced with depression, the usual approach is to start by analysing the problem in depth. For many people, this can be quite scary. Counselling provides a different approach. It doesn't start by analysing, but by giving the client very practical...Counselling provides a different approach. It doesn't start by analysing, but by giving the client very practical tools to start reducing the impact of the problem until it is overcome.  

The content shared in this podcast does not dispense with the need to consult a counsellor.


Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>452anguish,biochemicals,blues,counsellingsessions,counsellingtools,depression,expats,expatsinlisbon,expatsinportugal,hormones,lisboacounselling,mentalhealth,mentalhealthawareness,mentalhealthmatters,sadness,santementale,seekhelp,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/67-exercise-simple-breathing-meditation--62274760In this episode, I'm going to guide you through a Simple Meditation, which you can then continue to practise, even without listening to me.


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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62274760Mon, 07 Oct 2024 19:54:37 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoMeditation means just observing something with undivided attention, developing the ability to be in the present moment, to take a break from the draining autopilot that our mind tends to be on. In this episode, I'm going to guide you through a Simple...In this episode, I'm going to guide you through a Simple Meditation, which you can then continue to practise, even without listening to me.


Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com  ]]>491autopilot,awareness,counselling,guidedmeditation,lisboacounselling,meditation,mindfulness,mindfulnesspractice,mindmanagement,selfawareness,thoughtmanagement,wayout,wellbeing,wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/66-counselling-a-new-mindset--62168533In this episode, I'll help you better understand this mindset shift that counselling brings you and what it means to learn how to navigate the storms of life instead of letting yourself be consumed and boycotted by worry or anxiety.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62168533Mon, 30 Sep 2024 18:21:57 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoIf you're facing a problem, especially if it's a serious one, you can't afford to be worried or anxious. In this episode, I'll help you better understand this mindset shift that counselling brings you and what it means to learn how to navigate the...In this episode, I'll help you better understand this mindset shift that counselling brings you and what it means to learn how to navigate the storms of life instead of letting yourself be consumed and boycotted by worry or anxiety.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>423autonomy,choosethepositive,counselling,lifestyle,lisboacounselling,mentalhealth,newmindset,practicaltools,selfawareness,selfmanagement,shorttermtherapy,therapy,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/65-neets-how-does-it-begin--62081864The problem seems to be that they are still dependent on their parents. But much more serious than that is that for many of these young people this has become a pattern in their brains. They've become stuck somewhere back there, unable to create their own life path.

In this episode I'm going to help you understand this problem and what can be done about it.


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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62081864Mon, 23 Sep 2024 18:52:31 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoNeets - Young people who no longer study or work, some in their 30s or older. The problem seems to be that they are still dependent on their parents. But much more serious than that is that for many of these young people this has become a pattern in...The problem seems to be that they are still dependent on their parents. But much more serious than that is that for many of these young people this has become a pattern in their brains. They've become stuck somewhere back there, unable to create their own life path.

In this episode I'm going to help you understand this problem and what can be done about it.


Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>481changeispossible,changeyourlife,changingemotions,changinghabits,counselling,counsellingtools,lisboacounselling,neets,neuroplasticity,neuroreprogramming,neuroscience,science,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/64-stalking-normal-acts-that-can-turn-into-a-nightmare--61855307
In this episode, I'm going to help you understand this problem, which you may be experiencing yourself without realising it.

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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61855307Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:28:22 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoBehaviours that seem to be just an exaggerated tendency to be close or helpful could be something much more serious than that - they could be stalking, one of the several kinds of bullying. In this episode, I'm going to help you understand this...
In this episode, I'm going to help you understand this problem, which you may be experiencing yourself without realising it.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>440abuse,bullying,lisboacounselling,psychologicalpressure,relationships,schoolbullying,stalking,stopbullying,trauma,wayout,workplacebullyingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/63-how-do-you-deal-with-anxiety-in-specific-situations--61313049In this episode, I'm going to help you understand how you can avoid that.

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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61313049Mon, 09 Sep 2024 17:52:59 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoWe all experience moments of stress and anxiety when we face difficult or challenging situations. And sometimes, we can have blockages, have a blank, or do a job below our capacity because of the impact of that anxiety. In this episode, I'm going to...In this episode, I'm going to help you understand how you can avoid that.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>357anxiety,anxietymanagement,anxietysupport,emotions,emotionsmanagement,lifestyle,lisboacounselling,overcomeanxiety,stress,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/62-who-is-our-target-audience-is-counselling-the-right-approach-for-you--61242036In this episode, I'm going to answer a question I'm always asked at networking meetings: 'Who is the target audience for counselling?
Here, I'm going to help you understand the characteristics of the people who look for this approach and the kind of help they want. I'll help you realise if this really is the right approach for you.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61242036Mon, 02 Sep 2024 19:32:54 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoIs counselling the right approach for you? In this episode, I'm going to answer a question I'm always asked at networking meetings: 'Who is the target audience for counselling? Here, I'm going to help you understand the characteristics of the people...In this episode, I'm going to answer a question I'm always asked at networking meetings: 'Who is the target audience for counselling?
Here, I'm going to help you understand the characteristics of the people who look for this approach and the kind of help they want. I'll help you realise if this really is the right approach for you.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com  ]]>356autonomy,counselling,lifestyle,lisboacounselling,mentalhealth,practicaltools,selfawareness,selfmanagement,shorttermtherapy,therapy,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/61-narcissist-or-bully-there-is-a-huge-difference--61162694Many people think that's their problem, but when you look closely, it's clear that they're living a bullying or domestic violence situation.
In this episode, I'll help you understand the difference between a narcissist and a bully.

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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61162694Mon, 26 Aug 2024 19:04:58 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoDo you have a narcissist in your life? Many people think that's their problem, but when you look closely, it's clear that they're living a bullying or domestic violence situation. In this episode, I'll help you understand the difference between a...Many people think that's their problem, but when you look closely, it's clear that they're living a bullying or domestic violence situation.
In this episode, I'll help you understand the difference between a narcissist and a bully.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com  ]]>506abuse,bullying,domesticviolence,lisboacounselling,narcissism,narcissist,psychologicalpressure,relationships,schoolbullying,stopbullying,trauma,wayout,workplacebullyingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/60-nagging-thoughts-how-can-you-get-rid-of-them--61083227
In this episode, I help you understand why they happen, how they affect your life and, most importantly, how you can break out of this cycle.


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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61083227Mon, 19 Aug 2024 18:40:17 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoWe all have thoughts that run on autopilot, the vast majority of them unconscious. When you try to get rid of these thoughts, they don't go away. Memories, worries, that steal your peace of mind, your joy, affecting your health, communication,...
In this episode, I help you understand why they happen, how they affect your life and, most importantly, how you can break out of this cycle.


Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>536autopilot,awareness,counselling,lisboacounselling,mindfulness,mindfulnesspractice,mindmanagement,selfawareness,thoughtmanagement,wayout,wellbeing,wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/59-counselling-as-a-lifestyle--61002652Listen to this episode and get to know us a little better.

Anniversary gift:

• Counselling sessions - 22,50€ (instead of 45€) (for new clients)
• Audio course “Mindfulness para crianças”  - 20€ (instead of 40€) (just in Portuguese)
• Audio book (one of my hobbies that I also share with you) - Contos: Gente como a gente - 5€ (instead of 10€)   

You can book or order until 31 August.

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61002652Mon, 12 Aug 2024 17:50:07 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoCounselling is not just a therapy, where you come to solve your problem, but an approach that enables you to build lighter, more conscious lifestyle. It's much more than empathy and active listening; much more than being able to express your problem....Listen to this episode and get to know us a little better.

Anniversary gift:

• Counselling sessions - 22,50€ (instead of 45€) (for new clients)
• Audio course “Mindfulness para crianças”  - 20€ (instead of 40€) (just in Portuguese)
• Audio book (one of my hobbies that I also share with you) - Contos: Gente como a gente - 5€ (instead of 10€)   

You can book or order until 31 August.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com
]]>400anniversary,autonomy,counselling,giveaway,lifestyle,lisboacounselling,mentalhealth,practicaltools,selfawareness,selfmanagement,shorttermtherapy,specialgift,specialoffer,therapy,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/58-burnout-and-bullying-a-dreadful-match--60928310And often this pressure comes from a bullying situation, usually not perceived as such.
Listen to this episode to realise what's happening, perhaps to yourself.  

The content shared in this podcast does not exempt you from consulting a professional.  


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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60928310Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:39:05 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoBurnout is caused by intense and persistent pressure. It's not physical or mental tiredness, but emotional exhaustion. And often this pressure comes from a bullying situation, usually not perceived as such. Listen to this episode to realise what's...And often this pressure comes from a bullying situation, usually not perceived as such.
Listen to this episode to realise what's happening, perhaps to yourself.  

The content shared in this podcast does not exempt you from consulting a professional.  


Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>415bully,bullying,burnout,conflicts,counsellingsessions,counsellingtools,exhaustion,expats,expatsinlisbon,expatsinportugal,lisboacounselling,seekhelp,stopbullying,tiredness,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/57-self-talk-an-ally-or-a-foe--60848517
Do you have a tendency to say that you won't succeed? Is this a foresight of what was already going to happen or something that ended up causing this negative result?


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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60848517Mon, 29 Jul 2024 15:48:35 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoWhat you say to yourself can either facilitate or sabotage what you want. Without realising it, even before you try something, by your self-talk, you've already determined failure.   Do you have a tendency to say that you won't succeed? Is this a...
Do you have a tendency to say that you won't succeed? Is this a foresight of what was already going to happen or something that ended up causing this negative result?


Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>357choices,counselling,emotionsmanagement,lisboacounselling,mindfulness,positiveselftalk,selfconfidence,selfimage,selfsabotage,selftalk,sustainablemindset,wayout,wellbeing,wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/56-how-to-use-this-podcast--60763558And how can you use this podcast in a way that's most useful to you? That's what I'm sharing with you in this episode.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60763558Mon, 22 Jul 2024 07:27:56 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoMy purpose in creating this podcast was not only to give you information about counselling and how I can help you if you need it or want it, but mostly to share with you practical tools that you can use on your own, making your life easier and more...And how can you use this podcast in a way that's most useful to you? That's what I'm sharing with you in this episode.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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]]>319autonomy,counselling,lisboacounselling,mentalhealth,practicaltools,selfawareness,selfmanagement,shorttermtherapy,therapy,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/55-meditation-with-or-without-an-app--60698565Come and find out why we don't use meditation apps at LisboaCounselling.


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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60698565Mon, 15 Jul 2024 18:17:03 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoMany people practise meditation. And almost all of them with Apps. However, unguided meditation, used and managed by yourself, can be more useful than guided meditation. Come and find out why we don't use meditation apps at LisboaCounselling. Get in...Come and find out why we don't use meditation apps at LisboaCounselling.


Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>475awareness,counselling,lisboacounselling,meditation,meditationapp,mindfulness,mindfulnesspractice,mindmanagement,selfawareness,wayout,wellbeing,wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/54-panic-attacks-can-it-be-dangerous--60635650In this episode I'm going to tell you about those risks.

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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60635650Mon, 08 Jul 2024 19:59:35 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoMany problems we have can be pushed under the rug. But with panic attacks, it doesn't work; because of their intensity, because they are very disabling while they last, because of the risks they seem to offer. In this episode I'm going to tell you...In this episode I'm going to tell you about those risks.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>405anxietysupport,counsellingsessions,counsellingtools,crisesdepanique,emotionsmanagement,expats,expatsinlisbon,expatsinportugal,lisboacounselling,mentalhealth,mentalhealthawareness,mentalhealthmatters,overcomeanxiety,panicattacks,racingthoughtssyndrome,santementale,seekhelp,stressmanagement,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/53-self-esteem-beliefs-and-myths--60567888In this episode, I share with you a very different view.

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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60567888Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:27:26 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoMany people think they have low self-esteem. But... is the problem really a lack of self-esteem? In this episode, I share with you a very different view. Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:   https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en IG:...In this episode, I share with you a very different view.

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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>396choices,counselling,emotionsmanagement,lisboacounselling,lowselfesteem,mindfulness,selfconfidence,selfesteem,selfimage,selflove,sustainablemindset,wayout,wellbeing,wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/52-kinds-of-energy-and-how-to-recover-each-one--60494262Realising which part of you is tired is crucial to becoming more skilful at recovering this energy deficit.

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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60494262Mon, 24 Jun 2024 19:23:11 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoMany people live tired, exhausted lives. This happens not only because of excessive pressure and wear and tear, but essentially because they are not very effective at recovering from tiredness. Realising which part of you is tired is crucial to...Realising which part of you is tired is crucial to becoming more skilful at recovering this energy deficit.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com  ]]>446biochemicals,choices,choosethepositive,counselling,crisismanagement,emotionsmanagement,goodhormones,hormonesmanagement,lisboacounselling,mindfulness,serotonin,sustainability,sustainablemindset,wayout,wellbeing,wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/51-neuroplasticity-how-to-change-habits--60414783In this episode, I'll help you understand how you can become more skilful at letting go of habits you don't want to have.

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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60414783Mon, 17 Jun 2024 18:06:05 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoIs there a habit you've tried to change over and over again? Maybe you've even persisted with a strategy for a while... and then it all goes back to the same thing. In this episode, I'll help you understand how you can become more skilful at letting...In this episode, I'll help you understand how you can become more skilful at letting go of habits you don't want to have.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>371addictions,changeispossible,changeyourlife,changingemotions,changinghabits,changingwords,counselling,counsellingtools,lisboacounselling,neuroplasticity,neuroreprogramming,neuroscience,overcomeaddictions,science,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/50-an-outside-in-approach--60339724Because to reach the depth, we need to start from the surface.  


This is our 50th episode.
I've been sharing practical themes and tools with you for 50 weeks. Today, to celebrate these 50 weeks together, I'm bringing you a very special offer.  

Special offer - 50% discount on our services:

• Counselling session - €22.50 (instead of €45)

And just in Portuguese:

•  Audio kit ‘Mindfulness for children’ - 20€ (instead of 40€)
•  Book - Short stories: Gente como a gente (People like us) - 5€ (instead of 10€)  

You can book or order until Sunday 16 June.


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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60339724Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:03:34 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoWhatever problem brings you to me, my approach is always from the outside in. I always start by developing relief, working on small areas that are easier to change, training the tools and skills to overcome it, moving forward step by step, until the...Because to reach the depth, we need to start from the surface.  


This is our 50th episode.
I've been sharing practical themes and tools with you for 50 weeks. Today, to celebrate these 50 weeks together, I'm bringing you a very special offer.  

Special offer - 50% discount on our services:

• Counselling session - €22.50 (instead of €45)

And just in Portuguese:

•  Audio kit ‘Mindfulness for children’ - 20€ (instead of 40€)
•  Book - Short stories: Gente como a gente (People like us) - 5€ (instead of 10€)  

You can book or order until Sunday 16 June.


Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
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]]>469autonomy,counselling,lisboacounselling,mentalhealth,outsidein,practicaltools,selfawareness,selfmanagement,shorttermtherapy,specialgift,specialoffer,therapy,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/49-optimistic-or-positive-is-it-the-same-thing--60261026A positive mindset affects not only the perspective of the person who develops it, but also their emotions, actions and ability to deal with crises and difficulties, and even sustainability, in terms of well-being, physical and emotional health, or interpersonal relationships.
Which mindset are you most often in? In this episode, I'll tell you about the differences, the implications and, perhaps, help you develop a healthier and more sustainable mindset.

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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60261026Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:32:53 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoBeing positive is often mistaken for being optimistic. However, these are two very different ways of being in life. A positive mindset affects not only the perspective of the person who develops it, but also their emotions, actions and ability to deal...A positive mindset affects not only the perspective of the person who develops it, but also their emotions, actions and ability to deal with crises and difficulties, and even sustainability, in terms of well-being, physical and emotional health, or interpersonal relationships.
Which mindset are you most often in? In this episode, I'll tell you about the differences, the implications and, perhaps, help you develop a healthier and more sustainable mindset.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>427biochemicals,choices,choosethepositive,counselling,crisismanagement,emotionsmanagement,goodhormones,hormonesmanagement,lisboacounselling,mindfulness,serotonin,sustainability,sustainablemindset,wayout,wellbeing,wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/48-my-path-with-bullying--60191292In this episode, I share with you a little of what my work in this area has been like.

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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60191292Mon, 27 May 2024 20:09:37 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoBullying and domestic violence aren't just about shouting or big scenes. Most situations of abuse, I would even say the most serious, are silent and invisible. Psychological pressure, manipulation and control are often seen as normal and not as a...In this episode, I share with you a little of what my work in this area has been like.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>559assertivity,betrayal,conflicts,copingwithdeception,dealingwithdeception,deception,elegantassertivity,emotionsmanagement,forgiveness,lisboacounselling,relationships,resentment,trauma,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/47-how-to-use-hormones-to-manage-emotions--60094952In this episode, I'll tell you a little about how that happens.

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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60094952Mon, 20 May 2024 09:11:35 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoSometimes you feel emotions, as stress, anxiety, depression or anger, that you don't know where they come from. And worse, it seems that many of these emotions ‘grab’ you and stay in your mind all day... or even for days and months on end. Learning to...In this episode, I'll tell you a little about how that happens.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>384anger,angermanagement,anxiety,anxietymanagement,anxietysupport,depression,emotions,emotionsmanagement,lackofpatience,lifestyle,lisboacounselling,overcomeanxiety,rage,stress,wayout,wellbeingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/46-mindfulness-neutral-approach-vs-esoteric-approach--60000956However, Mindfulness doesn't have to be a Zen practice. In fact, there's nothing esoteric about it at all.

In this episode I help you understand the differences are and how you can use it without having to follow something that makes you feel uncomfortable.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60000956Mon, 13 May 2024 08:30:20 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoMany people hear about Mindfulness and its benefits, but they don't want to use it because they don't want to get involved in esoteric practices. However, Mindfulness doesn't have to be a Zen practice. In fact, there's nothing esoteric about it at...However, Mindfulness doesn't have to be a Zen practice. In fact, there's nothing esoteric about it at all.

In this episode I help you understand the differences are and how you can use it without having to follow something that makes you feel uncomfortable.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>305awareness,christianmindfulness,counselling,lisboacounselling,mindfulness,mindfulnesspractice,mindmanagement,selfawareness,spiritualintelligence,spirituality,spirituallife,sq,wayout,wellbeing,wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/45-burnout-affects-ability-to-readjust--59867550
Listen to this episode to understand how it happens and what you can do about it.

The content shared in this podcast does not exempt you from consulting a professional.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59867550Mon, 06 May 2024 09:16:35 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoBurnout doesn't happen suddenly. As mental and emotional exhaustion increases, symptoms appear. One of them is difficulty in managing unforeseen events and unexpected difficulties. Listen to this episode to understand how it happens and what you can...
Listen to this episode to understand how it happens and what you can do about it.

The content shared in this podcast does not exempt you from consulting a professional.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>330burnout,counsellingsessions,counsellingtools,emotionsmanagement,exhaustion,expats,expatsinlisbon,expatsinportugal,lisboacounselling,mentalhealth,mentalhealthawareness,mentalhealthmatters,santementale,seekhelp,tiredness,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/44-boring-task-or-wellbeing-tool--59694217But why not start using them as moments of mental rest? If you have to do them, why not start managing them more intelligently?

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59694217Mon, 29 Apr 2024 07:48:03 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoYou have lots of routines and obligations that tire you out, take up time and that you don't like. But why not start using them as moments of mental rest? If you have to do them, why not start managing them more intelligently? Get in touch with Mena...But why not start using them as moments of mental rest? If you have to do them, why not start managing them more intelligently?

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>317activerest,choosethepositive,counselling,emotionsmanagement,lisboacounselling,podcast,simplicity,wayout,wellbeing,wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/43-ghp-mental-health-awards-most-compassionate-personal-counselling-provider-2024-lisbon--59581161But my first thought when I read the email informing me of the area in which I had been awarded was that this particular prize didn't have much to do with who I am.

In this episode, I help you understand why this surprising award actually makes a lot of sense.

Encontras a Mena S Galvão em
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IG: @lisboa.counselling 
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Contacta-me por:   mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59581161Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:36:17 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoThis year I was once again honoured by the GHP Mental Health Awards. I feel very grateful for this further recognition of the work I've been doing.   But my first thought when I read the email informing me of the area in which I had been awarded was...But my first thought when I read the email informing me of the area in which I had been awarded was that this particular prize didn't have much to do with who I am.

In this episode, I help you understand why this surprising award actually makes a lot of sense.

Encontras a Mena S Galvão em
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IG: @lisboa.counselling 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contacta-me por:   mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>378award,compassion,counselling,empathy,ghpawards,internationalprize,lisboacounselling,mentalhealth,mentalhealthawards,podcast,practicaltools,thrive,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/42-forgiveness-is-not-permission--59474362
Listen to this episode to understand how you can get free from the hurt, but not allow it to happen again.

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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59474362Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:24:42 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoMany people think they can't forgive, for fear that it will make them more vulnerable, that it will allow the other to repeat or continue the same behaviour. But the opposite is quite true. Listen to this episode to understand how you can get free...
Listen to this episode to understand how you can get free from the hurt, but not allow it to happen again.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>339betrayal,conflicts,copingwithdeception,dealingwithdeception,deception,emotionsmanagement,forgiveness,lisboacounselling,relationships,resentment,trauma,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/41-forgiveness-it-s-not-fair--59352050How do you deal with these thoughts, these memories? How does it impact your life and your well-being?
In this episode, I help you begin to understand the journey you can take to free yourself from these sorrows.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59352050Mon, 08 Apr 2024 20:02:32 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoOver the years, we experience disappointments, some of them serious. People who hurt us, with or without intention. How do you deal with these thoughts, these memories? How does it impact your life and your well-being? In this episode, I help you...How do you deal with these thoughts, these memories? How does it impact your life and your well-being?
In this episode, I help you begin to understand the journey you can take to free yourself from these sorrows.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>273falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/40-don-t-rush-so-you-don-t-shut-down-your-brain--59258595In this episode, I'll help you identify an inner state that greatly impairs the fluidity of your brain, causing you to have to work much harder to do the same job, which ends up being of poorer quality than it should be.
Listen to this episode to understand what's happening and how you can change it.

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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59258595Tue, 02 Apr 2024 08:43:55 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoSometimes it feels like your work isn't flowing as usual, your brain doesn't seem to be working at its best, it feels stuck. In this episode, I'll help you identify an inner state that greatly impairs the fluidity of your brain, causing you to have to...In this episode, I'll help you identify an inner state that greatly impairs the fluidity of your brain, causing you to have to work much harder to do the same job, which ends up being of poorer quality than it should be.
Listen to this episode to understand what's happening and how you can change it.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:  
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>356changeispossible,changeyourlife,changinghabits,cortisol,counselling,counsellingtools,lisboacounselling,neuroplasticity,neuroreprogramming,neuroscience,science,slowdown,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/39-older-parents-how-to-reduce-pressure-and-improve-the-relationship--59172780Listen to this epi to see how you can change it.

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59172780Mon, 25 Mar 2024 21:36:56 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoLooking after elderly parents can mean being exposed to constant criticism, demands and guilt, and it can be a terrible burden for you. However, the quality of your relationship with your parents is in your hands. Listen to this epi to see how you can...Listen to this epi to see how you can change it.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com
]]>503communication,communicationskills,communicationtools,conflicts,family,familytherapy,lisboacounselling,olderparents,parentsandchildren,positivecommunication,relationships,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/38-auto-pilot-get-out-of-it--59092530But does it make sense to leave everything on autopilot? How can reducing this mode of operation greatly reduce both your negative emotions and your mental and emotional exhaustion?

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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59092530Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:57:31 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoWe do lots of things on autopilot. This is an extremely effective strategy of our brain — it allows us to spend much less time and energy on routine activities. But does it make sense to leave everything on autopilot? How can reducing this mode of...But does it make sense to leave everything on autopilot? How can reducing this mode of operation greatly reduce both your negative emotions and your mental and emotional exhaustion?

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>313autopilot,counselling,lisboacounselling,mindfulness,mindfulnesspractice,mindmanagement,thoughtmanagement,wayout,wellbeing,wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/37-how-can-you-rest-when-you-don-t-have-time-for-it--59004292
Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59004292Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:00:22 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoWith so many pressures, responsibilities and demands, many people don't find the time to rest. And they think they'll rest on holiday. But resting on holiday isn't enough. What's more, if you're exhausted, the holidays won't be enough for you to rest....
Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>476activerest,choosethepositive,counselling,lisboacounselling,thriving,wayout,wellbeing,wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/36-and-when-you-get-to-the-bottom-of-the-problem--58929107
Does that really exist, the bottom of the hole? When everything is terrible, can you be sure that it won't get worse?
In this episode, I come to share my thoughts with you.


Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/


Schedule your session here:
mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58929107Tue, 05 Mar 2024 07:58:41 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoIn the last episode, I spoke to you about navigating life's storms. Today, following on from that, I'm going to talk to you about more violent storms. When you think you've reached the bottom of the hole. Does that really exist, the bottom of the...
Does that really exist, the bottom of the hole? When everything is terrible, can you be sure that it won't get worse?
In this episode, I come to share my thoughts with you.


Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/


Schedule your session here:
mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>308crisis,lifestyle,lisboacounselling,navigate,resilience,stormsoflife,thriving,wayout,wellbeingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/35-how-to-navigate-the-storms-of-life--58832259
Listen to this episode to understand this shift in mindset and how it can radically change your life.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58832259Mon, 26 Feb 2024 19:22:34 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoMaybe you wish you didn't have the problems you're facing. But... problems exist; they're part of living on this planet. Instead of just wanting to escape them, you can become more skilful at "navigating", at managing the various situations that life...
Listen to this episode to understand this shift in mindset and how it can radically change your life.

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/
Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>325choosethepositive,counselling,crisismanagement,lisboacounselling,thriving,wayout,wellbeing,wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/34-is-it-possible-to-eliminate-the-neuro-programs-you-don-t-want--58743878But what happens to the old programs that we don't want, that have been replaced? Is it possible to erase them?

Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:
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IG: @lisboa.counselling.en
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Contact her by: mena.s@lisboacounselling.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58743878Mon, 19 Feb 2024 20:10:44 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoLast week I talked about how we can create new programs in our brain to achieve the changes we want. But what happens to the old programs that we don't want, that have been replaced? Is it possible to erase them? Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:...But what happens to the old programs that we don't want, that have been replaced? Is it possible to erase them?

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58312228Mon, 15 Jan 2024 20:06:15 +0000Mena Santos GalvãoBurnout comes without being noticed. Tiredness, exhaustion, difficulty in managing responsibilities and emotions are all signs that something isn't right. Burnout is affecting more and younger people. You have some articles about burnout in...
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]]>287burnout,counsellingsessions,counsellingtools,emotionsmanagement,exhaustion,lisboacounselling,mentalhealth,mentalhealthawareness,mentalhealthmatters,santementale,seekhelp,tiredness,wayoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-what-makes-me-different--58229577
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To achieve sustainable change, you need to change those programs in your brain, you need to create the new programs you wish, to do some neuro reprogramming.

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To achieve sustainable change, you need to change those programs in your brain, you need to create the new programs you wish, to do some neuro reprogramming.

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