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In My Own Words

In My Own Words

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Listen to young people share their personal experiences, advice and opinions about all aspects of their lives.
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"How to care for an anxious friend" - Teresa Clifford - In My Own Words #009

In My Own WordsSep 22, 2019

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"How to care for an anxious friend" - Teresa Clifford - In My Own Words #009

"How to care for an anxious friend" - Teresa Clifford - In My Own Words #009

In this episode of In My Own Words, SpunOut.ie volunteer Teresa Clifford gives some tips to help your anxious friend feel cared for and calmer and also talks about the importance of understanding and active listening.

Sep 22, 201904:51
"Why We Should All Be Concerned About Cyber Bullying" -Sean Cuttle - In My Own Words #008

"Why We Should All Be Concerned About Cyber Bullying" -Sean Cuttle - In My Own Words #008

In this episode of 'In My Own Words' Sean Cuttle talks about the importance of recognizing cyber bullying and why it is so important to combat it. Edited by Colm Caldwell.

Jun 21, 201904:34
"Why Men Should Be Encouraged To Express Their Emotions" - Colm Caldwell - In My Own Words #007

"Why Men Should Be Encouraged To Express Their Emotions" - Colm Caldwell - In My Own Words #007

In this Friday's episode of In My Own Words, SpunOut.ie Volunteer Colm Caldwell talks about the importance of encouraging and helping men express their emotions & feelings. Colm also talks about what the negative consequences are when men bottle up their emotions and how society's 'stiff upper lip' mentality can really harm men and their mental wellbeing.

May 24, 201905:45
'How exercise and meditation help my mental health' - Criodán Ó Murchú - In My Own Words #006

'How exercise and meditation help my mental health' - Criodán Ó Murchú - In My Own Words #006

In this episode of In My Own Words, Criodán talks about how exercise and meditation has helped him with his mental health.

May 17, 201905:59
In My Own Words #005 - 'Take a Day Off for Your Mental Health' by Jessica Viola

In My Own Words #005 - 'Take a Day Off for Your Mental Health' by Jessica Viola

In this weeks episode of In My Own Words, Jessica Viola talks to us about why it's so important to take time off for your mental health. Tweet us @SpunOut and follow us on Instagram @SpunOut.ie 

May 10, 201904:51
In My Own Words #004 - 'What I've Learned About Talk Therapy This Year' by Jessica Viola

In My Own Words #004 - 'What I've Learned About Talk Therapy This Year' by Jessica Viola

Our Volunteer Jessica Viola returns for another episode of In My Own Words. In this episode Jessica talks about what her experience with talk therapy has been like and what she has learned and taken from it.

May 03, 201906:21
In My Own Words #003 - 'Positive Ways I've found to reduce self-harm' by Grainne Jones

In My Own Words #003 - 'Positive Ways I've found to reduce self-harm' by Grainne Jones

In this episode of In My Own Words, SpunOut.ie volunteer Grainne, talks to us about self-harm and what ways she's found to reduce and cope with it.

May 03, 201904:47
In My Own Words #002 - 'Why Ireland's Drinking Culture Needs to Change' by Gillian Hogan

In My Own Words #002 - 'Why Ireland's Drinking Culture Needs to Change' by Gillian Hogan

In this episode of In My Own Words, our volunteer Gillian talks to us about her thoughts on Irish drinking culture and why she feels like it should change going forward. 

May 03, 201905:26
In My Own Words #001 - 'Why loving your body size and shape is so important' by Jessica Viola

In My Own Words #001 - 'Why loving your body size and shape is so important' by Jessica Viola

SpunOut.ie volunteer Jessica Viola talks about the body positivity movement, how she feels about it and why we should all love the skin we're in.

May 03, 201905:15