Christmas is a season that we are expected to do more than we often have the energy, time or finances for.  In this episode Sand is looking at ways to stay sane and keep our cool during the Christmas season.

Topics discussed:
Why do we do Christmas?
Managing expectations.
Planning for a season of busyness.
Taking the pressure off.
Remembering the reason for the season.
Managing family conflicts.

This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling Service.

If you have a question that you would like Sandy to address, please email hello@somanyanswers.com.

Christmas is a season that we are expected to do more than we often have the energy, time or finances for.  In this episode Sand is looking at ways to stay sane and keep our cool during the Christmas season.
Topics discussed:
<ul>
<li>Why do we do Christmas?</li>
<li>Managing expectations.</li>
<li>Planning for a season of busyness.</li>
<li>Taking the pressure off.</li>
<li>Remembering the reason for the season.</li>
<li>Managing family conflicts.</li>
</ul>
This podcast is a production of Brisbane's <a href="https://www.96five.com/">96five</a> and <a href="https://www.somanyanswers.com/">So Many Answers Counselling Service</a>.
If you have a question that you would like Sandy to address, please email <a href="mailto:hello@somanyanswers.com">hello@somanyanswers.com</a>.

For over thirty years Sandy Oswald has been in the business of helping people move forward in life, and is a professional counsellor with a private practice on the Sunshine Coast hinterland in Australia.

She has worked with thousands of children and families in regional Australia before moving to Brisbane to continue her community work with adults and children. Sandy specialises in helping people deal with past experiences, childhood trauma or just when the season of life seems "too hard". She has a passion to see adults, couples and children find understanding, clarity, purpose and peace from anxiety, depression, relationship challenges and grief.

On the So Many Answers podcast, Sandy will be unpacking some of the questions that come her way as a counsellor, and sharing ways that you can grow through the challenges life can throw at us.

The So Many Answers podcast will cover topics like relationships, mental health and personal growth all with an encouraging approach.

This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling Service.

Find more 96five podcasts by searching for 96five in your podcast app, by downloading the 96five app, or at 96five.com.

 

For over thirty years Sandy Oswald has been in the business of helping people move forward in life, and is a professional counsellor with a private practice on the Sunshine Coast hinterland in Australia.
She has worked with thousands of children and families in regional Australia before moving to Brisbane to continue her community work with adults and children. Sandy specialises in helping people deal with past experiences, childhood trauma or just when the season of life seems "too hard". She has a passion to see adults, couples and children find understanding, clarity, purpose and peace from anxiety, depression, relationship challenges and grief.
On the So Many Answers podcast, Sandy will be unpacking some of the questions that come her way as a counsellor, and sharing ways that you can grow through the challenges life can throw at us.
The So Many Answers podcast will cover topics like relationships, mental health and personal growth all with an encouraging approach.
This podcast is a production of Brisbane's <a href="https://www.96five.com/">96five</a> and <a href="https://www.somanyanswers.com/">So Many Answers Counselling Service</a>.
Find more 96five podcasts by searching for 96five in your podcast app, by downloading the <a href="https://www.96five.com/stories/station-news/2021/96five-launches-new-app-for-iphone-android/">96five app</a>, or at <a href="https://www.96five.com/listen/podcasts/">96five.com</a>.
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How Can I Stay Sane Through Christmas?

There's a Netflix documentary series called 'Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones', which looks at why people in five unique communities around the world live extraordinarily long and vibrant lives.

The show found that amongst the obvious things like diet and exercise, was that one of the key factors is living with purpose and a vision.

As we prepare to embark on another new year, Sandy looks at ways we can set goals and visions to assist in living a long and fulfilling life.

Topics discussed include:
Discovering our dream and purpose.
The reasons we don't set goals or have expectations.
Why planning is a key part of life.
Turning your passions into a career.
Knowing your identity and what makes you tick.
Creating vision boards.

This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling Service.

If you have a question that you would like Sandy to address, please email hello@somanyanswers.com.

Find more 96five podcasts by searching for 96five in your podcast app, by downloading the 96five app, or at 96five.com. 

There's a Netflix documentary series called '<a href="https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81214929">Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones</a>', which looks at why people in five unique communities around the world live extraordinarily long and vibrant lives.
The show found that amongst the obvious things like diet and exercise, was that one of the key factors is living with purpose and a vision.
As we prepare to embark on another new year, Sandy looks at ways we can set goals and visions to assist in living a long and fulfilling life.
Topics discussed include:
<ul>
<li>Discovering our dream and purpose.</li>
<li>The reasons we don't set goals or have expectations.</li>
<li>Why planning is a key part of life.</li>
<li>Turning your passions into a career.</li>
<li>Knowing your identity and what makes you tick.</li>
<li>Creating vision boards.</li>
</ul>
This podcast is a production of Brisbane's <a href="https://www.96five.com/">96five</a> and <a href="https://www.somanyanswers.com/">So Many Answers Counselling Service</a>.
If you have a question that you would like Sandy to address, please email <a href="mailto:hello@somanyanswers.com">hello@somanyanswers.com</a>.
Find more 96five podcasts by searching for 96five in your podcast app, by downloading the <a href="https://www.96five.com/stories/station-news/2021/96five-launches-new-app-for-iphone-android/">96five app</a>, or at <a href="https://www.96five.com/listen/podcasts/">96five.com</a>.&nbsp;

How Can I Set Better Goals?

It's no secret that men don't often like talking about their mental (and often physical) health. If a man in your life - your husband, partner, father or brother - is struggling with their mental health, what are some ways we can help?

In this episode, Sandy will unpack ways that we can help our men get the help they need.

Some of the issues discussed include:
The generational curse of men not wanting to talk about emotions.
The different ways men and women process emotions.
Finding "feeling" words, and watching out for "you" statements.
Setting a time each day to talk about how he's feeling.
Presenting therapy in a loving way.
Building in the Spirit, and praying over your husband.

Contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.

This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling Service.

If you have a question that you would like Sandy to address, please email hello@somanyanswers.com.

Find more 96five podcasts by searching for 96five in your podcast app, by downloading the 96five app, or at 96five.com. 

It's no secret that men don't often like talking about their mental (and often physical) health. If a man in your life - your husband, partner, father or brother - is struggling with their mental health, what are some ways we can help?
In this episode, Sandy will unpack ways that we can help our men get the help they need.
Some of the issues discussed include:
<ul>
<li>The generational curse of men not wanting to talk about emotions.</li>
<li>The different ways men and women process emotions.</li>
<li>Finding "feeling" words, and watching out for "you" statements.</li>
<li>Setting a time each day to talk about how he's feeling.</li>
<li>Presenting therapy in a loving way.</li>
<li>Building in the Spirit, and praying over your husband.</li>
</ul>
Contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.
This podcast is a production of Brisbane's <a href="https://www.96five.com/">96five</a> and <a href="https://www.somanyanswers.com/">So Many Answers Counselling Service</a>.
If you have a question that you would like Sandy to address, please email <a href="mailto:hello@somanyanswers.com">hello@somanyanswers.com</a>.
Find more 96five podcasts by searching for 96five in your podcast app, by downloading the <a href="https://www.96five.com/stories/station-news/2021/96five-launches-new-app-for-iphone-android/">96five app</a>, or at <a href="https://www.96five.com/listen/podcasts/">96five.com</a>.&nbsp;

How Can We Help Men Struggling With Mental Health?

No matter what our relationship to others, if there's a relationship or a connection, at some point there will be conflict.  In this episode, Sandy discusses what to do when we experience those inevitable relationship ruptures.

Some of the issues discussed include:
Conflict in relationship is normal.
It's impossible to be in harmony with everyone all of the time.
What to do when ruptures appear?
Taking ownership, and who owns which part of the conflict.
Forgiving and moving on.
Realising that other people don't always have self-awareness or emotional intelligence.
The 4 R's of relationships - we can't get to refine and repair without remorse and repentance. 
Disconnect affects different people in different ways.

Listen to the episode that Sandy mentioned about anxiety - 'Does Everyone Struggle With Anxiety?' on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling Service.

If you have a question that you would like Sandy to address, please email hello@somanyanswers.com.

Find more 96five podcasts by searching for 96five in your podcast app, by downloading the 96five app, or at 96five.com. 

No matter what our relationship to others, if there's a relationship or a connection, at some point there will be conflict.&nbsp; In this episode, Sandy discusses what to do when we experience those inevitable relationship ruptures.
Some of the issues discussed include:
<ul>
<li>Conflict in relationship is normal.</li>
<li>It's impossible to be in harmony with everyone all of the time.</li>
<li>What to do when ruptures appear?</li>
<li>Taking ownership, and who owns which part of the conflict.</li>
<li>Forgiving and moving on.</li>
<li>Realising that other people don't always have self-awareness or emotional intelligence.</li>
<li>The 4 R's of relationships - we can't get to refine and repair without remorse and repentance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Disconnect affects different people in different ways.</li>
</ul>
Listen to the episode that Sandy mentioned about anxiety - '<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/so-many-answers-with-sandy-oswald/does-everyone-struggle-with-anxiety">Does Everyone Struggle With Anxiety?</a>' on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/does-everyone-struggle-with-anxiety/id1667690785?i=1000715485140">Apple Podcasts</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ATqfbEiqKE8jldQpnrLbI?si=48b82e50e00e4d95">Spotify</a>.
This podcast is a production of Brisbane's <a href="https://www.96five.com/">96five</a> and <a href="https://www.somanyanswers.com/">So Many Answers Counselling Service</a>.
If you have a question that you would like Sandy to address, please email <a href="mailto:hello@somanyanswers.com">hello@somanyanswers.com</a>.
Find more 96five podcasts by searching for 96five in your podcast app, by downloading the <a href="https://www.96five.com/stories/station-news/2021/96five-launches-new-app-for-iphone-android/">96five app</a>, or at <a href="https://www.96five.com/listen/podcasts/">96five.com</a>.&nbsp;

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