Sibling rivalry isn’t just something that we leave at home, only to be brought out again at family events and Christmas. The way that we learn to be in the sibling dynamic can have a profound impact on how we relate to people as we grow and develop in life. Sibling rivalry can exist for only children too.

In this episode we are not just picking up our defence mechanism bingo cards again, we are having a think about Oedipus and the Murray brothers, whilst taking a trip to Cromer beach. It’s a packed show!

Here are the highlights of this episode:

(1.14) What about Arabella?

(2.25) Sibling rivalry in our everyday lives

(3.18) The Oedipus Complex

(6.08) Defence mechanism bingo

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Power takes on many shapes and forms. There is the power wielded over us by those who govern us and those who hold an authoritarian role in our lives, and there is our own personal power. The power that is unique to us, and yet this is the one that we are often not in touch with or find it hard to hold on to.

In this episode we are picking up our defence mechanism bingo cards again and bringing Dick Dastardly and Matthew Hussey in to illustrate a couple of points. What’s not to enjoy?

Here are the highlights of this episode:

(2.12) Projection

(4.43) “What do you want?”

(6.44) Projective Identification

(8.22) Dick Dastardly and Matthew Hussey

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There are many different reasons as to why we can’t leave a relationship, friendship or situation. And so many times we beat ourselves up for not being strong enough. Maybe we feel we lack confidence. But what if it’s actually our minds trying to protect us? What if it’s something that’s – ironically - trying to keep us safe?

In this week’s episode I consider what might be going on for us when this is happening, and how we can give ourselves some grace. And what song will be going round your head by the end of it? The Communards “I never can say goodbye”? Or will it be a Kylie classic?

Here are the highlights of this episode:

(1.40) A Kylie classic

(2.57) Anna Freud

(3.09) Denial

(4.46) Rationalisation

(6.11) Intellectualisation

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