Just a Minute with Dr Kumari

Somatisation, Conversion, and Somatic Symptom Disorder

What do we mean by Somatisation? In this episode I look at the connection between body and mind and what we mean by these diagnostic terms. I read some lines from the amazing book by Professor Bessel van der Kolk: "The Body Keeps the Score".
 
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Just a Minute of Ease and Breath

What would bring you more ease in this minute? Might it be easing your breath?

Self Compassion Meditation Exercise

Perhaps not one to do actively while driving or doing something hazardous! We do a short mindfulness meditation aimed at increasing self compassion. 

Why is Self Compassion the necessary ingredient in Healing?

Our childhood experiences can mean that it is hard to be compassionate towards ourselves. I talk about why self-compassion is the magic ingredient in healing and how to develop more self-compassion. 

Just a Minute of Turning Compassion Inwards

Many of us are so skilled at being compassionate towards others. Here's Just a Minute of turning that outward reflex inwards....to build self compassion. 

We are allowed to have it Easy - a Just a Minute meditation

We are allowed to have things easy and to have ease in our lives! Our life experiences and messages from growing up might give us ideas against this. Let's take a moment to notice what comes up when we sit with the idea of ease. 

What is PTSD and Complex PTSD?

In this episode I talk about what PTSD and Complex PTSD are, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association (DSM-5) and ICD-11. 

Overthinking Part 1 - What, Why, and What to do

What is Overthinking? I talk about worry and rumination and the functions that they have. I talk about the socialisation of types of thinking and some alternatives to overthinking as well as some of the difficulties. I briefly talk about mindfulness (and why it might not be the solution for everything!) as well as what I think the core issue is that drives overthinking. 

My Self Care Journey and Nutrition Part 1

Valentine’s Day, Parts of the Self, and Deep Self Care

In this episode, I talk about some deep stuff! Valentine's Day brings up all sorts of feelings for people (with good reason!). I talk about Parts of the Self and Deep Self Care.