Today is a personal story, but I think it's gonna help a lot of people. This is about how I got triggered recently and how I dealt with it. It was actually very exciting because I just finished part two of a schema therapy training course and I used my own trigger to help me apply what I've learned.

So dig in this is not therapy or medical advice, so always. See a licensed professional.

What Is Schema Therapy?

Self-Regulation in Real Time

Turning to Schema Therapy Tools

The Inner Child and the Core Wound

Understanding Modes in Action

Communicating the Trigger

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“I’m 25, I live in Queensland, and I want an ADHD and autism assessment—but my psychologist says I need my parents involved. Do I really have to?”

Today’s episode answers this exact question, and if you’re an adult in Australia trying to get assessed but feel hesitant or anxious about involving family—this one’s for you.

@01:06.55 Why some clinicians request parent input

@02:35.31 What the guidelines say in Australia

@04:30.36 Can you be diagnosed without parental input?

@05:07.47 Alternatives when you don’t want to involve family

@05:44:59 The power of your lived experience

@11:02.09 Wellbeing tip of the week

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Want to build a healthy relationship with food?

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Ever followed a calorie-counting app, nailed your macros, lost weight, and still felt… miserable? Or maybe you stuck to the plan perfectly—until one day you didn’t—and suddenly felt like a failure?

Today, we’re unpacking why calorie counting works... but why it might still be working against you. If you're stuck in a cycle of “doing well” then falling off the wagon, you’re not alone—and there’s a reason behind it.

@04:21.24 What is Calorie Counting & Macro Tracking?

@07:17.12 The Pros

@11:19.88 The Cons – What You’re Not Told

@14:31.58 What’s the Real Problem We’re Trying to Solve?

‌DISCLAIMER: This is NOT therapy or a substitute for psychological and medical advice.

Want to build a healthy relationship with food?

Book a FREE 1:1 eating evaluation call HERE

Book a retreat call HERE

Visit the retreat website HERE

Ask Steph

To access more of my courses use this LINK

FREE Resources:

Download my [FREE binge eating tracker tool]

Experiencing burnout?

Free guide here

‌Psychological support:

ADHD Assessment enquiry

Website: http://www.mindfoodpsychology.com

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