The Good Mood Clinic Podcast

Hi, Do you have a question for us? Ask away!Happy New Year! In this first episode of 2025, Gemma invites you to reflect on the life scripts and recurring patterns that no longer serve you and take intentional steps toward rewriting them. Life scripts are the unconscious stories and patterns that shape how we think, feel, and behave, often holding us back from living authentically and joyfully.By unpacking and letting go of these outdated narratives, we create space for personal growth, healthier relationships, and a life aligned with our true selves.In This Episode, Gemma Discusses:What Are Life Scripts?How they differ from schemas and influence our decisions and behaviors.Examples of common life scripts, such as people-pleasing, perfectionism, and self-doubt.The Connection Between Life Scripts and Schemas:How schemas like abandonment, defectiveness, and unrelenting standards often underpin these scripts.Three Common Life Scripts:People-Pleasing: "I need to make everyone happy to be loved."Perfectionism: "If I don’t do this perfectly, I’m not good enough."Self-Doubt: "I’m not capable or as good as others."How to Let Go of Limiting Life Scripts:Identify the Script: Recognize the recurring patterns or schemas that are holding you back.Visualize Change: Imagine life without the script—what would it look like?Create a Mantra: Use affirmations to focus your intention and remind yourself of your growth.Take Small Steps: Start with achievable actions, like setting a boundary or reframing a critical thought.Real-Life Examples:Gemma shares powerful success stories of clients who rewrote their scripts and transformed their lives.As we begin 2025, this episode is your invitation to reflect, reset, and take steps toward letting go of the old scripts holding you back.P.S. If you’re ready to go deeper and tackle your life scripts with focused 1:1 coaching, Gemma has limited spots available for new clients. Reach out at [email protected] to enquire.Support the showThe Schema Circle VAULT - New Year Special ends midnight 24th Jan 2025Can you help support our continued production. If you're a regular listener who loves our show, please consider supporting us with a small contribution each month. We are a home-grown podcast made with love, without help from a fancy production company or sponsors. Become a regular supporter of the show and get a big thank-you shout out on an upcoming episode. Help us keep going! xxCONNECT WITH USGood Mood Hubgoodmood.com.auInstagramFacebookemail: [email protected] us for information about private therapy or coaching with Dr Gemma or Dr Justine. The Red Flag Projecttheredflagproject.comInstagramFacebookemail: [email protected]://linktr.ee/theredflagprojectFor women seeking to heal their schemas, br...

Hi, Do you have a question for us? Ask away!Welcome to the final Episode for this year!  We will be back with new episodes in 2025.  Support the showThe Schema Circle VAULT - New Year Special ends midnight 24th Jan 2025Can you help support our continued production. If you're a regular listener who loves our show, please consider supporting us with a small contribution each month. We are a home-grown podcast made with love, without help from a fancy production company or sponsors. Become a regular supporter of the show and get a big thank-you shout out on an upcoming episode. Help us keep going! xxCONNECT WITH USGood Mood Hubgoodmood.com.auInstagramFacebookemail: [email protected] us for information about private therapy or coaching with Dr Gemma or Dr Justine. The Red Flag Projecttheredflagproject.comInstagramFacebookemail: [email protected]://linktr.ee/theredflagprojectFor women seeking to heal their schemas, br...

Hi, Do you have a question for us? Ask away!In this episode of we dive deep into the "martyr mode," a coping style often discussed in schema therapy. We explore what it means to have a martyr complex or mode, how it shows up in relationships, and the emotional dynamics that fuel this behaviour.Key topics covered include:The defining traits of the martyr mode and how it may stem from deeper emotional wounds, unmet needs and emotional deprivation.The guilt-inducing and manipulative aspects of martyr behaviour, and its impact on relationships with children, partners, and others.How this mode can flip between seeking validation, playing the victim, and striving for indispensability.Insights into the covert ways martyrs seek emotional control and validation, often leaving others feeling resentful or guilty.Practical advice for recognizing and addressing martyr tendencies in yourself or dealing with someone exhibiting this behavior.Whether you're navigating a relationship with someone in this mode or noticing these patterns within yourself, this episode offers valuable insights and strategies for creating healthier dynamics.If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to FOLLOW the show and share it with others who might benefit from this discussion.Support the showThe Schema Circle VAULT - New Year Special ends midnight 24th Jan 2025Can you help support our continued production. If you're a regular listener who loves our show, please consider supporting us with a small contribution each month. We are a home-grown podcast made with love, without help from a fancy production company or sponsors. Become a regular supporter of the show and get a big thank-you shout out on an upcoming episode. Help us keep going! xxCONNECT WITH USGood Mood Hubgoodmood.com.auInstagramFacebookemail: [email protected] us for information about private therapy or coaching with Dr Gemma or Dr Justine. The Red Flag Projecttheredflagproject.comInstagramFacebookemail: [email protected]://linktr.ee/theredflagprojectFor women seeking to heal their schemas, br...

Hi, Do you have a question for us? Ask away!Healthy Adult Daily Practice: An Intentional Reflection ToolIn this episode, Gemma introduces a practical tool called Healthy Adult Daily Practice, designed to help you strengthen and nurture your Healthy Adult mode. Building on the foundational features of the Healthy Adult mode discussed in the previous episode, this episode walks you through a simple, intentional practice that can be integrated into your daily life to promote emotional resilience, self-awareness, and healthier relationships.What You'll Learn in This Episode:What is the Healthy Adult Mode?A quick recap of its foundational characteristics: mindfulness, self-compassion, emotional regulation, and more.How embodying the Healthy Adult mode supports wiser, more compassionate decision-making and self-management.Healthy Adult Daily Practice Tool:Set Your Intention: Choose one Healthy Adult quality (e.g., patience, empathy, gratitude, self-care) to focus on for the day.Daily Embodiment: Actively embody this quality in your actions, thoughts, and interactions throughout the day.End-of-Day Reflection: Evaluate how you embodied this quality, reflect on challenges, and identify lessons learned for future growth.Why This Practice Works:The importance of intentionality and repetition in developing new neural pathways.How this practice builds emotional resilience and integrates Healthy Adult traits into your personality over time.By engaging with this tool, you'll build greater self-awareness, foster healthier relationships, and develop the emotional resilience to face life's challenges with confidence and clarity.Reflection Questions for Healthy Adult Daily Practice:What Healthy Adult quality will I focus on tomorrow?Why is this quality meaningful or important to me right now?How do I plan to incorporate this quality into my daily life?How did I embody this quality today?What challenges did I face in practicing this quality?How did this practice Support the showThe Schema Circle VAULT - New Year Special ends midnight 24th Jan 2025Can you help support our continued production. If you're a regular listener who loves our show, please consider supporting us with a small contribution each month. We are a home-grown podcast made with love, without help from a fancy production company or sponsors. Become a regular supporter of the show and get a big thank-you shout out on an upcoming episode. Help us keep going! xxCONNECT WITH USGood Mood Hubgoodmood.com.auInstagramFacebookemail: [email protected] us for information about private therapy or coaching with Dr Gemma or Dr Justine. The Red Flag Projecttheredflagproject.comInstagramFacebookemail: [email protected]://linktr.ee/theredflagprojectFor women seeking to heal their schemas, br...