So Many Answers With Sandy Oswald
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 in Brisbane, 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.
Episodes
Anxiety has been around since the dawn of time - stress, nervousness and worry are all part of being human.
Does everyone struggle with anxiety, and what's the difference between just worrying about something, or having anxiety that affects our day to day life.
In this episode, Sandy looks at anxiety - what it is, and some of the ways that we can deal with our anxiety so that we can function and exist without suffering anxiety or e...
The issue of sleeplessness is often associated with anxiety and stress.
If you're not getting enough sleep, or have issues with anxiety induced sleeplessness, this episode will give you a number of ways to address they underlying issues.
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.
It seems like the divorce rate just keeps climbing. Why does pop culture promote the idea that divorce is a normal thing after a period of marriage? Is it inevitable that divorce will just happen after the pressures of career and children have passed?
In this episode, Sandy will look at ways to divorce proof our marriages. She will look at ways that two people can keep the spark alive, resulting in longevity in ou...
Going through a divorce is never easy, but if you have a Christian faith it can pose even more questions.
In this episode Sandy aims to bring a message of hope, forgiveness and wholeness to those going through this journey.
Find out more about Divorce Care and find a support group near you.
This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling Service.
We know that we can't get on with every single person in the world, and there's a good reason for that.
In the last episode we learnt about the four different personality types, and in this episode Sandy looks at a number of practical ways we can get on with those that we don't immediately click with.
Find Thomas Erikson's book 'Surrounded by Idiots' here.
This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counse...
There's various reasons why we don't get on with everyone, but the main reason is that we're all different.
Despite this, we can still get one with others and have functioning relationships, and in this episode Sandy will look at ways that we can work on ourselves to get on with others better.
For personality assessments and profiles, you can visit the IDR Labs website.
It can feel so hard to look after ourselves - we're time poor, we have others who depend on us, or we just feel like we're carrying the weight of the world on our shoulders.
In this episode Sandy looks at ways we can look after ourselves better, focusing on physical, mental, relational and spiritual health.
This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling Service.
It's not uncommon that when we want to make a change in our lives that we can feel stuck and unable to move forward.
If you're looking to make a major life change - like weight loss, learning new skills or changing a bad habit, this episode will help you with ways to help you on your journey.
The key is, for most life changes, is that there is no quick fix - change will take grit and self control.
Blended families are not a new concept and has been around since Biblical times.
Families are all different and there's not one size fits all, and even though you may be ready to move on from your previous life, it's worth taking the time to blend our families well for the sake of children.
Although slowing down may seem hard, it will have lasting results for your children over time.
In this episode Sandy has 10 tips for blending t...
As parents, we often compare ourselves as parents and our parenting style to those around us. Parenting is a tough gig that brings exhaustion, confusion, sacrifice, frustration and heartache.
It can also be the best thing that we've ever done - so how do we know that we are doing it right? How do we know that we are good enough for our kids?
In this episode Sandy looks at some different parenting styles and unpacks what parentin...
Have you noticed that there seems to be less and less respect shown to others these days?
People seem to feel as though they have a right to express what they want, however they want to whoever they want, rather than showing love, self-control, kindness and respect.
In Proverbs it says that "kind words are like honey". The words that come out of our mouths should be uplifting, so how can we live this out and show more respect to t...
Welcome back to a new season of So Many Answers With Sandy Oswald!
In this episode we're tackling the topic of addiction and how we can manage any addictions we may have, as well as our addictive behaviour.
Addiction can manifest in many forms - from comfort eating, self harm, pornography use, gaming, to gambling, shopping and excessive screen usage.
Often these behaviours is a mask to numb or deny a certain feeling, and the use of...
There's a ton of different fad diets out in the market place - all offering miracle results and quick fixes.
In this episode Sandy breaks down our health into simple messages that make it easy to get and stay healthy, no matter what our age.
For more health conversations check out our bonus episode with dietician David Young - How Can I Make Decisions for Better Health?
Or you can check out David's podcast Kingdom Health, available...
We live in an age where we are all connected through technology, but statistics show that we have more people experiencing loneliness than ever before, as well as a generation who can struggle with communicating face to face.
As humans, we're born to be social beings, but what happens when a friendship crumbles, and can create caution around moving forward in new friendships.
In this episode Sandy is looking at some guidelines arou...
When our kids grow up it's inevitable that things change, and our role as parents changes.
Do we still need to "parent" our adult children? Is that even possible?
In this episode we will be exploring this really big topic, and looking at ways we can form closer bonds with our children.
This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling Service.
Going through a time of grief or loss is a stage of life that we will all go through at some point.
But sometimes it can be hard to know how to help those around us when they are going through that season. In this episode Sandy will share a number of ways to help, and some things that we need to be aware of as we walk beside someone who is grieving.
This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling ...
Do you feel like you're always staring at your phone? A recent study in the US shows that American adults, on average, spend around four and a half hours on their phones every day!
How can we break the cycle of phone addiction and get back to doing those things we love? Sandy has a number of tips for us in this episode.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Devise a plan for how and when you use your phone.
- The cycle of addiction...
It's so easy to be hard on ourselves, and be hyper-critical of things we do, or the outcomes of our decisions.
In this episode, Sandy is looking at ways that we can be a little easier on ourselves, which will lead to improved mental health.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Being hard on yourself is not healthy.
- Stop focusing on perceived weaknesses or failures.
- Creating a list of strengths and talents.
- Not focusing on the "w...
Just about all of us have some kind of insecurity about a particular area of our life.
Often we only fear things because of a lack of experience or knowledge. So how can we overcome life's insecurities?
Sandy will look at this topic today about how we can grow in this area.
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, pleas...
You don't have to be an economist to know that prices are going up on everything, and our incomes aren't going up at the same rate.
What are some of the ways that we can cope when finances are limited and money is tight?
That's the question that Sandy is answering today, and drawing on her own experiences from when times have been tough.
This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling Service.
Popular Podcasts
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy And Charlamagne Tha God!
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com