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We humans are creatures of habit and tend to sit things out. After all, we are true masters at compensating for deficits elsewhere – thus skillfully bypassing, suppressing, and simply enduring. But what if a situation eventually becomes so overwhelming that it really bothers us, makes us unhappy, or even sick? We offer valuable insights on how to muster the courage for change and finally give your life a new direction. Let's start with these 10 tips!

The Christmas holidays are considered a joyful time, but for caregivers, it is also a time full of challenges. Stress instead of contemplation, sadness instead of joy, stress instead of harmony – our author Peggy Elfmann knows these conflicts from her own experience and wonders: How can it become a beautiful Christmas for her mother with dementia and herself? Five points she has learned from past Christmases and what she plans to do.

What power do our thoughts have? Can we control our thinking? What influence does the body have on thoughts and vice versa? We discuss all these questions in the current episode with systemic coach and supervisor Romy Schnaubelt. We also clarify what the negativity bias is all about and why a radio describes our thinking.

Anyone who cares for a relative usually engages deeply with the respective illness and caregiving. It is equally important to deal with one's own role, know one's limits, and appreciate one's own efforts, finds our author Peggy Elfmann.

In this episode, together with our cooperation partner from KKH, Mr. Lippels, we present the joint school project "Young Carer, what is your superpower?" Our school project aims to sensitize affected children and their school environment to recognize care situations and show possibilities for relief. 

Sophie Blau has experienced firsthand what it means to be confronted with the diagnosis of "burnout" and to live with the corresponding symptoms. Now, her book titled "Greetings from the Psychiatry" has been published. Here, she shares her personal story. Completely open and honest.

A small disagreement or just getting out of bed on the wrong side – and suddenly there's a quarrel. Conflicts between people are completely normal and can have a variety of causes and solutions. But when siblings argue, parents are sometimes at a loss. How you can best help when your children are arguing, you can read here.

True to the motto "Together we are less alone," there are various concepts where people come together and live under one roof. This has many advantages for everyone. We have looked at what alternative housing options are available for seniors, what advantages they offer, and which services are specifically covered by the funds.

The topic of sleep is a significant concern for new or expectant parents. Parents often have many thoughts and worries about it. We asked many exciting questions to sleep expert Tina Bernert in our new podcast episode.

How does fear arise and what does it do to our body? How can we counteract the feeling of fear? When is it considered a disorder, and where can I seek help? - You will learn all about this in this episode from the famPLUS life and social counseling team.

The holiday season is coming to an end and the first day of school is already around the corner. We have a few tips and suggestions for you on how to start the school year successfully.

You would like to start psychotherapy but cannot find an available spot and are only referred to long waiting lists? Then cost reimbursement might be the right procedure for you.

Driving in old age is a highly emotional topic because it involves not only pure mobility but also autonomy and the feeling of having life under control. In this episode, we talk with author and coach Petra Wieschalla and shed light on the topic from different perspectives.

Staying calm in everyday life is particularly challenging when something unsettles us that we cannot directly control. Yes, there are some things we cannot control. But we can control how we deal with them. We provide some helpful tips on how it can be achieved!

Becoming a father is one of the most exciting and thrilling experiences in a man's life. Along with the joy, the new situation also brings challenges, uncertainties, and even fears about the future concerning the new responsibilities. In this episode, we discuss everything from the news of the pregnancy to the day of birth and provide practical tips for the early days as a family of three.