9th November, 2021

Why it’s Easier to Talk About Football Than Feelings with Dr Naren Senthil Nathan

With Rachel Morris

Dr Rachel Morris

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Dr Naren Senthil Nathan joins us to talk about what makes it hard for people to talk about their feelings. He shares that the first step is acknowledging your problems and knowing that there is nothing wrong with seeking help. If you know people who are struggling, remember that they need to feel comfortable with talking about their struggles first.

Episode transcript

Dr Rachel Morris: Have you ever spent time with friends and come back feeling that even after hours of conversation, no one really knows what’s going on with you? No one’s even asked. Are you someone who would rather share your toothbrush than share your feelings? Or perhaps someone who pours out their heart at home, but never lets on that they’re struggling with friends or with work colleagues. In this episode, I chat with Dr Naren Senthil-Nathan, a GP trainer and mentor who knows firsthand the perils of bottling up your feelings, not admitting that you’re struggling, and avoiding…

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