Episodios

  • 140. Panic Attacks: Is it really fear? — And How to Stop Them

    140. Panic Attacks: Is it really fear? — And How to Stop Them
    Mar 30 2026
    Panic 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
    mena.s@lisboacounselling.com
    Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
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    6 m
  • 139. Stuck in anxiety? Use the Gap

    139. Stuck in anxiety? Use the Gap
    Mar 23 2026
    When 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 restore your sense of well-being.

    In this episode, come and find out what the gap is and how you can use it.
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    8 m
  • 138. Counselling: A Lighter Way to Solve Problems

    138. Counselling: A Lighter Way to Solve Problems
    Mar 16 2026
    One 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 faster and more effective.
    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.
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    8 m
  • 137. When Your Thoughts Won’t Leave You Alone

    137. When Your Thoughts Won’t Leave You Alone
    Mar 9 2026
    Have 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 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
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    8 m
  • 136. Forgiveness — The Path to Heal From Trauma

    136. Forgiveness — The Path to Heal From Trauma
    Mar 2 2026
    Do 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 your life back.


    Mena Santos Galvão
    Phone. 914 971 340
    mena.s@lisboacounselling.com
    Website: https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en
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    10 m
  • 135. The Role of Counselling in Serious Illness

    135. The Role of Counselling in Serious Illness
    Feb 23 2026
    When 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 — 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/

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    9 m
  • 134. How to Deal with Difficult People — Boundaries without Drama

    134. How to Deal with Difficult People — Boundaries without Drama
    Feb 16 2026
    9 m
  • 133. Mindfulness: A Lighter Way To Live

    133. Mindfulness: A Lighter Way To Live
    Feb 9 2026
    We 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, 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.
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    9 m