In This Together - Same But Different

About In This Together - Same But Different

Welcome to In This Together: Same But Different. Hosted by Liz Goodchild, Coach and Supervisor, and Bernadette Dancy, Stress Management Coach — two friends, two coaches, two humans — this podcast is about the weird, lovely, maddening reality of being alive. This is not a self-help podcast…even though, yes, we are coaches. We're not here to dish out any how-to guidance or advice, and there'll be absolutely no magic answers or "do this and your life will change" kind of stuff. Each episode is a real, human chat from two perspectives - so you can feel less alone, a little more understood, and maybe think, "Oh… me too." Come as you are. We're here to keep you company. Because we're In This Together: Same, But Different.

Publisher

Bernadette Dancy and Liz Goodchild

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

12 Dec 2025

Latest episode

2 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

15 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Oct 2026

   Episode 14: Grandparents

   What role do grandparents play in shaping who we become? In this episode, Liz and Bernie talk about grandparents, the relationships we have with them, what they can give us, and what gets passed down through generations, whether we realise it or not. They explore research around emotional closeness to grandparents, generational trauma and the importance of having steady adults in our lives, alongside their own very different family stories. Liz talks about the relationship she had with her Nan, who became an important source of stability after her mum died, and Bernie shares stories about her Irish grandparents, family history and the generations that came before her. They also talk about watching their own parents become grandparents, why grandparents sometimes seem to get away with everything, the grief of losing them, and how knowing our grandparents can give us a glimpse of who our parents were before they became our parents. Funny, personal and unexpectedly emotional, this is a conversation about family, belonging, inheritance, love and the people who help shape us. Show notes: Emotional closeness to grandparents and adolescent wellbeing: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26237053/ (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26237053/) Maternal grandmothers as a buffer against childhood adversity: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10957867/ (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10957867/) The “mouse study” on inherited fear responses: https://www.nature.com/articles/nn.3594 (https://www.nature.com/articles/nn.3594) Intergenerational effects of Holocaust trauma: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6720013/ (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6720013/) Contact us via email: inthistogetherchat@gmail.com (https://inthistogetherchat@gmail.com) or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/in.this.together.pod (https://www.instagram.com/in.this.together.pod)

2. 

   18 Sept 2026

   Episode 13: "Social" Media: Our Love/Hate Relationship with it

   The Battle of Social Media: Stay, Leave or Do It Differently? Is social media bringing us together — or quietly pulling us out of our own lives? This week, we’re having a very same but different conversation about our relationship with social media. Liz has barely used Instagram all summer. There was no grand digital detox and no dramatic announcement; she just stopped opening it, and noticed that she felt more present in her actual life. Bernie has gone in almost the opposite direction. She’s decided to show up more online, particularly for her work, but without bending herself into whatever shape the algorithm currently demands. From there, we get into the much messier question underneath it all: what is social media actually doing for us — and to us? We talk about curated lives and comparison; the strange feeling of knowing huge amounts about people we don’t actually know; whether watching someone’s Instagram Story can trick us into feeling as though we’ve genuinely checked in with them; online friendships and community; creativity; AI-generated content and the growing difficulty of knowing what’s real; social media as a tool for small businesses; algorithms, trolls and digital noise; and why sometimes stepping away is simply the right thing to do. We also talk about something both of us are trying to navigate as parents: raising children in a world where even if they don’t have social media accounts themselves, we can’t completely control what gets shown to them by friends, algorithms or other devices. There’s no “delete Instagram immediately” conclusion here. And there’s definitely no “social media is wonderful” conclusion either. Instead, we land somewhere much more personal: When I use it, how do I actually feel? Connected? Inspired? Amused? Supported? Or just… a bit crap? As ever, we’re figuring it out while we talk. In this episode we talk about: Taking a break from Instagram and noticing what changes Social media as connection versus social media as noise Why algorithms, hooks and trends make us both want to rebel Showing up online authentically when you run a business Comparison, body image and mental health Online friendships, community and “checking in” without actually checking in AI-generated writing, images and videos — and the erosion of trust online Using social media intentionally rather than automatically Parenting, smartphones, YouTube, WhatsApp and unwanted online content Helping children develop digital and media literacy Why neither of us thinks social media is simply “good” or “bad” Bernie’s move towards Substack and a more old-school style of publishing And, naturally, sending pigeons and knitting jumpers as alternative podcast marketing strategies Content warning: This episode includes discussion of burnout and suicide, graphic violent content encountered online, pornography and sexual content in the context of children and online safety. We’d genuinely love to know where you land on this one. What does social media give you? What does it take from you? Have you stepped away, leaned in, found a middle ground — or are you still figuring it out too? In This Together: Same But Different — two coaches, best pals, and two slightly different takes on being human.

3. 

   12 Jun 2026

   Episode 12: Healer or Hustler? How to tell the difference

   The wellness industry is worth around 5.6 trillion dollars, and the dodgy end has learned to talk exactly like the qualified end. In the last episode of season 2, Liz and Bernie get into grifters: the influencers and self-styled healers promising to fix your whole life with a weekend retreat and a well-placed crystal. They talk about what being trauma informed actually means, why declaring a space safe doesn't make it so, and why the most confident voice is so often not the most qualified one. There's the difference between evidence and a good soundbite, why nuance never goes viral, and the small but vital things to look for before you hand over your money or your trust: scope of practice, supervision, real training. It's not an anti-wellness episode. It's a be-discerning one. Because people deserve support, and that support should come with honesty, humility and proper ethical care, not grand promises and guru energy. Back in August for season 3! Shownotes: Gabor Maté: https://drgabormate.com/ (https://drgabormate.com/) Brené Brown: https://brenebrown.com/ (https://brenebrown.com/) China's restrictions on unqualified health and wellness content: https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202508/04/WS688ff13aa310c0209d01abff.html (https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202508/04/WS688ff13aa310c0209d01abff.html) Also mentioned Liz's group coaching programme, It's Not Just Me. A 6-week foundational course for anyone worn out from overthinking, people pleasing and holding everything together. Starts September: https://www.lizgoodchild.co.uk/its-not-just-me/ (https://www.lizgoodchild.co.uk/its-not-just-me/) Bernie's CPD training on stress and burnout, open to all practitioners (coaches, therapists, wellness practitioners, doctors, nurses and more), with a community that meets quarterly. Currently running her fourth cohort: https://stress-ed.co.uk/training/ (https://stress-ed.co.uk/training/) Contact: To let us know about themes and topics you’d love us to discussion in Season 3, you can email us here:  inthistogetherchat@gmail.com (mailto:inthistogetherchat@gmail.com) To contact Liz directly: hello@lizgoodchild.co.uk (mailto:hello@lizgoodchild.co.uk) or via DM https://www.instagram.com/liz.good.child/ (https://www.instagram.com/liz.good.child/) To contact Bernie directly: bernadette@stress-ed.co.uk (mailto:bernadette@stress-ed.co.uk)

4. 

   29 May 2026

   The World Feels A Lot Right Now: Anxiety, Politics & Staying Grounded

   Anyone else feeling like the world has collectively lost the plot? Between politics, wars, rising costs, climate anxiety, social media and the endless stream of breaking news, it's no wonder so many of us are feeling overwhelmed, anxious and emotionally exhausted. In this episode, Liz and Bernie dive into what happens when our nervous systems are exposed to a constant flow of alarming information, and why so many people are walking around carrying stress, fear and uncertainty that doesn't seem to switch off. Drawing on their experiences as coaches, they explore how uncertainty affects our wellbeing, why doomscrolling keeps us stuck in survival mode, and what happens when we feel powerless in the face of events we can't control. The conversation also takes a thoughtful look at politics, community, difference, fear and belonging, while asking an important question: how do we stay informed and engaged without becoming completely consumed by what's happening in the world? Along the way, they chat about: • Why the world feels more overwhelming than ever • The impact of constant news consumption on our nervous systems • Vicarious trauma and emotional contagion • The psychology of fear, uncertainty and control • Why people seek certainty when life feels unstable • Social media algorithms and the doomscrolling trap • The importance of community, connection and curiosity • Looking for "glimmers" and practising a little more bloom scrolling • Simple ways to feel more grounded when everything feels chaotic This isn't a conversation about ignoring what's happening around us. It's about finding ways to stay informed, stay connected and stay human without burning ourselves out in the process. Because maybe the answer isn't carrying the whole world on our shoulders. Maybe it's putting the phone down for a bit, looking for the helpers, finding some glimmers, watching cute Shetland ponies run around a field, and remembering that we're all just doing our best to make sense of a very noisy world. Mentioned in this episode • Julian Rotter's theory of Locus of Control • Pearl Drego's concept of the Cultural Parent • Vicarious Trauma • Doomscrolling and Bloom Scrolling • Mr Rogers' famous advice: "Look for the helpers" • Life Is Beautiful (1997) – the Oscar-winning film Bernie references when talking about finding hope, humanity and moments of joy even in the darkest circumstances. If this episode resonated with you, we'd love it if you'd follow, rate and review the podcast, and share it with someone who might need the reminder that they're not the only one feeling this way. Because we're all in this together. Same, but different.

5. 

   15 May 2026

   Episode 10: Perimenopause

   In Episode 10, we’re talking perimenopause. Not as experts with all the answers, but as two women right in the middle of it. Liz shares her terrifying experience of neurological symptoms, scans, hospital tests and being told it might be MS or a brain tumour, before finally discovering it was perimenopause. Bernie talks about endometriosis, anxiety, UTIs, body changes, overwhelm and the messy overlap between burnout and hormones. We also talk about: The overlap between burnout, chronic stress and perimenopause Health anxiety and being dismissed by medical professionals HRT and the difference it made within days Body changes, weight gain and learning to live in a different body Brain fog, fatigue and forgetting basic words Why so many of us feel we have to fight to be heard The emotional and psychological impact of hormonal change Nervous system overwhelm and learning to regulate differently Why connection and hearing “me too” matters so much This one is honest, emotional, funny in places, and deeply validating for anyone who’s ever wondered: “Is it just me?” Episode shownotes: Dr Louise Newson: Menopause specialist and educator Dr Nicky Keay: Specialist in exercise, hormones and female health Renee McGregor: Leading Sports and Eating disorder specialist dietitian Stay in touch Email: inthistogetherchat@gmail.com (mailto:inthistogetherchat@gmail.com) Instagram: @liz.good.child and @bernadettedancy_stresscoach Work with us Liz: 1:1 coaching/therapy (availability + info):https://www.lizgoodchild.co.uk/ (https://www.lizgoodchild.co.uk/)Bernie: 1:1 stress & lifestyle coaching + CPD-accredited training in Stress Management for Health and Wellness Professionals:http://www.stress-ed.co.uk (http://www.stress-ed.co.uk)

6. 

   1 May 2026

   Episode 9: The Quiet Losses No One Talks About

   Episode 9: The Quiet Losses No One Talks About What if grief isn’t just about losing people… but losing versions of your life? In this episode, we’re exploring the quieter, less visible side of loss — the kind that doesn’t always have a clear name. From those unexpected moments that catch you off guard (like feeling sad after something lovely), to the lives we didn’t live, the choices we didn’t make, and the parts of ourselves we’ve outgrown —t his is a conversation about all the ways grief shows up beyond death. We talk about: The bittersweet feeling of seeing something you didn’t have “Sliding doors” moments and the paths not taken Ambiguous loss and unmet needs Understanding yourself differently later in life Why even the right decisions can come with a sense of loss The pressure of timelines and expectations And why you can love your life… and still grieve another one This one is honest, reflective, and very “same but different.” Because sometimes the hardest losses to process… are the ones no one else can see. Episode shownotes: Brandi Carlile: The song, “The Mother”. “Welcome to the end of being alone inside your mind.” Alan Wolfelt: “All change is loss, and all loss must be mourned.” Counterfactual thinking: Imagining alternative versions of the past (“what if…” thinking) Prediction error (neuroscience): The brain updating its expectations when reality doesn’t match its internal model. Pauline Boss: Ambiguous loss (loss without clear closure or definition Carl Jung” “The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” Bernice Neugarten: Social clock (cultural expectations about life timelines and milestones) David Blanchflower: U-shaped happiness curve (wellbeing dips in midlife and rises later) The Bell Jar: Sylvia Plath” Fig tree metaphor (the lives we don’t choose). Nora Ephron: Reflections on ageing, regret, and self-perception, “I Feel Bad About My Neck”. Sehnsucht: A German term describing a deep, bittersweet longing for something intangible or unattainable. Liz Moreton: https://stress-ed.co.uk/mbsr/ (https://stress-ed.co.uk/mbsr/) Work with Liz Goodchild - www.lizgoodchild.co.uk (http://www.lizgoodchild.co.uk) Work with Bernie Dancy - www.bernadettedancy.co.uk (http://www.bernadettedancy.co.uk)

7. 

   18 Apr 2026

   Episode 8: Friendships

   In this episode, we’re talking about friendship, and all the ways it can be both lovely and surprisingly complicated. Friendships are some of the most important relationships in our lives, but unlike romantic relationships, they rarely come with a script. There’s no clear beginning, no clear ending, and very little conversation about what happens when things shift, drift, deepen, or quietly fall apart. We explore what actually makes a friendship feel solid, how expectations shape our relationships, and why mismatched ideas about closeness, effort, honesty, and availability can create so much tension. We talk about the friendships that last, the ones that don’t, and the strange grey area between acquaintance, friend, close friend, and ride-or-die body-in-the-boot friend. Liz reflects on how moving countries changed some of her friendships in unexpected ways, why generosity and shared values matter so much to her now, and how she’s become less willing to ignore things that don’t feel right. Bernie talks about having lower expectations around the practical side of friendship, the importance of matched standards, and why different friends can play different roles in our lives. Together, we get into vulnerability, self-awareness, boundaries, drifting apart, ghosting, easy friendships, friendship admin, and the role of tech and voice notes in keeping connection alive when life is full and people live far away. This one is honest, warm, funny in places, and full of the kind of conversation people don’t often have directly, even with their closest mates. If friendship has ever felt comforting, confusing, painful, sustaining, or hard to define, this episode is for you. Stay in touch: Email: inthistogetherchat@gmail.com (mailto:inthistogetherchat@gmail.com) Instagram: @liz.good.child and @bernadettedancy_stresscoach Work with us: Liz’s 1:1 coaching is currently full, with new spaces opening in June 2026. You can find out more about her coaching approach here: https://www.lizgoodchild.co.uk (https://www.lizgoodchild.co.uk) Bernie has limited availability for stress assessments, and early bird registration is open for her next CPD cohort on stress and burnout: www.stress-ed.co.uk (http://www.stress-ed.co.uk)

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   4 Apr 2026

   Episode 7: Death, Dying & the Afterlife

   Episode 7, Season 2: Death, Dying & the Afterlife We’re back for season two, and in true In This Together: Same but Different style, we’re starting with a nice easy one: death, dying, and the afterlife. In this episode, we talk about something most of us spend our lives trying not to think about, even though it touches every single one of us. We explore what happens in our minds when we think about death, how our own experiences of grief have shaped us, and why talking about mortality can be both terrifying and strangely comforting. Liz shares her lifelong fascination with death, how losing her mum young shaped her worldview, and why seeing her nan after she died gave her a kind of closure she’d never had before. Bernie reflects on growing up Catholic in Ireland, how faith has shaped her relationship with death and the afterlife, and the deep comfort she’s found in feeling connected to those she’s lost. Together, we talk about grief, faith, existential psychology, children’s fear of death, spiritual experiences, and the ways mortality strips life back to what really matters. We also explore the tension between religion and belonging, especially when faith traditions haven’t always felt safe or welcoming, and how each of us has made our own meaning around what comes after this life. This episode is full of the kinds of conversations people often only have quietly, privately, or not at all. It’s tender, thoughtful, a bit dark, a bit funny, and deeply human. Content note: This episode includes discussion of death, dying, grief, trauma, funerals, dead bodies, sudden loss, and parental bereavement. Stay in touch: Email: inthistogetherchat@gmail.com (mailto:inthistogetherchat@gmail.com) Instagram: @liz.good.child and @bernadettedancy_stresscoach @in.this.together.pod Work with us: Liz’s 1:1 coaching is currently full, with new spaces opening in May 2026. You can find out more about her coaching approach here: https://www.lizgoodchild.co.uk (https://www.lizgoodchild.co.uk) Bernie has availability for stress and lifestyle coaching, and the early bird registration is open for her next CPD cohort on stress and burnout: www.stress-ed.co.uk (http://www.stress-ed.co.uk) References mentioned in this episode The Denial of Death — Ernest Becker Terror Management Theory — Jeff Greenberg, Sheldon Solomon & Tom Pyszczynski Being Mortal — Atul Gawande Tuesdays with Morrie — Mitch Albom Post-Traumatic Growth — Richard Tedeschi & Lawrence Calhoun Bronnie Ware — https://bronnieware.com (https://bronnieware.com) Irvin Yalom — https://www.yalom.com (https://www.yalom.com) Dead Good Legacies — https://deadgoodlegacies.com (https://deadgoodlegacies.com)

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   23 Feb 2026

   Episode 6: Coaches are Human Too - Showing Up When Life's Messy

   It’s the final episode of Series 1 and we’re ending on something we both care about deeply: what it’s like to show up in your work as a coach/therapist when your own life isn’t exactly “together.” Because people love to assume that if you’re a coach, you must be calm and wise 24/7… and that stress, grief, anxiety, hormones, parenting chaos and real life admin somehow bounce off you. Spoiler: they don’t. In this episode, Liz and Bernie talk honestly about: What “showing up” actually means when you’re also in the thick of your own stuff Why knowing the tools doesn’t mean you can always access them (especially when you’re tired or triggered) Imposter syndrome, self-criticism, and how repair gets quicker with practice How we work: relational / co-active coaching, guidance-based health coaching, and why the relationship matters Transference & countertransference (and why coaches should know these terms) “Parallel process”: when your client is bringing the very thing you’re living through too Boundaries and discernment: sharing from a scar, not an open wound Demystifying coaching vs therapy, scope of practice, supervision, and what ethical support can look like This isn’t an episode about being perfectly regulated or having the answers. It’s about being human, being ethical, and building support systems that help you do the work without pretending you’re unaffected by life. We’re also taking a short, intentional break after this episode, to practise what we preach, but we’ll be back for Series 2. Stay in touch Email: inthistogetherchat@gmail.com (mailto:inthistogetherchat@gmail.com) Instagram: @liz.good.child and @bernadettedancy_stresscoach Work with us Liz: 1:1 coaching/therapy (availability + info):https://www.lizgoodchild.co.uk/ (https://www.lizgoodchild.co.uk/) (https://www.lizgoodchild.co.uk/)Bernie: 1:1 stress & lifestyle coaching + CPD-accredited training:http://www.stress-ed.co.uk (http://www.stress-ed.co.uk)

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    9 Feb 2026

    Episode 5: Exercise, Noise & Navigating the “Shoulds”

    After a few heavier episodes on burnout and breakdowns, we wanted to talk about something that can feel “lighter”… but is often just as loaded: exercise. In this conversation, Liz and Bernie talk honestly about our messy, complicated relationship with exercise:  not because movement is bad, but because the way it’s talked about has become noisy, pressurised, and disconnected from real life. We explore how exercise intersects with: perimenopause and hormonal shifts burnout, stress, and limited capacity changing bodies and shifting identities grief, illness, parenting, and demanding lives We unpack what happens when: you try to do all the things and burn out you stop completely because it feels like too much motivation gets confused with capacity “listening to your body” feels vague, frustrating, or impossible Bernie brings out her gentle inner nerd to explain stress, recovery, HRV, and tracking tech, including when data can be helpful, when it can become harmful, and why it should never be the boss. Liz reflects on what it’s like to renegotiate movement when your body, energy, and life no longer work the way they used to, and why learning what’s enough can be harder than pushing harder. This episode isn’t about finding the perfect way to exercise. It’s about context. Capacity. Trust. And building a relationship with movement that actually fits your body and your life, not someone else’s routine. Same pressure. Different needs. Different answers. Same but different. Stay in touch Email: inthistogetherchat@gmail.com (mailto:inthistogetherchat@gmail.com) Instagram: @liz.good.child and @bernadettedancy_stresscoach Work with us Liz: 1:1 coaching/therapy (check current availability via her website): https://www.lizgoodchild.co.uk/ (https://www.lizgoodchild.co.uk/) Bernie: 1:1 stress and lifestyle coaching, CPD-accredited training courses http://www.stress-ed.co.uk (http://www.stress-ed.co.uk)

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    25 Jan 2026

    Episode 4: What Helped & Choosing Change

    Content note: This episode includes discussion of OCD, mental health crisis, and suicidal thoughts (non-graphic). Please listen in a way that feels safe and supportive for you. This episode is a follow-on from Episode 3 (Burnout & Breakdowns), because after sharing the hard parts, we wanted to talk about the what next: what actually helped us recover, and what we’ve seen help our clients over the last decade. We’re not offering a step-by-step guide or a shiny “bounce back” story. We’re talking about the real, often slow, messy process of coming back online — bird by bird — and the difference between change that happens after a crisis, and change you choose on an ordinary Wednesday when nothing is technically “wrong”… but something in you knows it isn’t working anymore. Liz shares how OCD played a central role in her breakdown and why having someone name what was happening became a turning point — not because labels fix everything, but because being believed can be the beginning of getting the right support. Bernie talks about the power (and pain) of being dismissed, why capacity matters more than motivation, and what it looked like to make both small lifestyle shifts and big life changes after burnout. In this episode, we talk about: why understanding what’s happening matters before tackling the “why” the difference between sharing from experience vs offloading in real time therapy, support systems, and why reassurance doesn’t help OCD “life force,” self-determination, and the quiet insistence to keep going why change is hard when your system is overloaded change after crisis vs change by choice capacity, compassion, and starting with the basics Stay in touch: Email: inthistogetherchat@gmail.com (mailto:inthistogetherchat@gmail.com) Instagram: @liz.good.child and @bernadettedancy_stresscoach Work with us Liz’s 1:1 coaching is currently full, with new spaces opening in February. You can find out more about her coaching approach here: https://www.lizgoodchild.co.uk (https://www.lizgoodchild.co.uk) Bernie has limited availability for stress assessments, and the early bird registration is open for her next CPD cohort on stress and burnout:www.stress-ed.co.uk (http://www.stress-ed.co.uk)

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    12 Jan 2026

    Episode 3: Burnout and Breakdowns

    Episode 3 Description for Podcast: Burnout and Breakdowns Trigger warning: Some episodes include honest conversations about suicide. Please listen in a way that feels safe and supportive for you. Burnout and breakdowns rarely come out of nowhere. They build slowly, often in plain sight, until something in us can’t keep going the way it used to. In this episode, Liz and Bernie talk about what burnout and breakdown actually felt like in their own lives: Bernie’s slow-burn burnout after having her second baby, and Liz’s breakdown years after her mum’s suicide, when her grief had nowhere to go. This isn’t a clinical or textbook conversation. It’s an honest, human one, about what happens when we keep “cracking on” for too long, and why these moments aren’t failures, but signals that we’re carrying too much and can no longer cope. In this episode, we talk about: How burnout can look “high functioning” from the outside. The slow build of chronic stress (and the moment it turns serious). Parenthood, sleep deprivation, and the invisible load. Repressed grief, trauma, and when the body finally says enough. The stigma difference between “burnout” and “breakdown”. Coping strategies (work, exercise, drinking, control) and why they make sense. Learning the early signs, and what recovery can look like over time. We also explore questions like: What if burnout and breakdown aren’t personal flaws, but protective responses? How do you ask for help when you don’t even know what you need? What would you want your younger self to know in the darkest bit? Support & resources If this episode brought things up for you, you’re not alone. And you’re not imagining it. If you recognised yourself (or someone you love) in the conversation, these resources may be helpful. Burnout, stress & mental health support (UK) Mind Practical information on burnout, anxiety, depression, and how to get support, including local services. https://www.mind.org.uk (https://www.mind.org.uk) Mental Health Foundation Evidence-based articles on burnout, stress, sleep, and mental wellbeing. https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk (https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk) OCD-specific support OCD UK UK-based charity offering trusted information, self-help resources, and peer support. https://www.ocduk.org (https://www.ocduk.org) OCD Action Helpline, advocacy, and practical support for people living with OCD. https://www.ocdaction.org.uk (https://www.ocdaction.org.uk) Crisis & immediate support If you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsafe right now, please reach out for immediate support. Samaritans 24/7 emotional support, free and confidential. 116 123 | https://www.samaritans.org (https://www.samaritans.org) Shout Free, confidential text support if talking feels hard. Text SHOUT to 85258 | https://giveusashout.org (https://giveusashout.org) Work, burnout & boundaries ACAS Guidance on work-related stress, sick leave, and employee rights. https://www.acas.org.uk (https://www.acas.org.uk)

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    29 Dec 2025

    Episode 2: New Year, Goals, and the January Feelings

    January can be a strange one. In this episode, Liz and Bernie talk about the weird, wobbly in-between space between Christmas and New Year, and the pressure many of us feel to reset, refocus, and make big changes - even when we’re tired, grieving, or just not quite ready. This is an honest, reflective conversation about how January actually feels, rather than how it’s supposed to feel. In this episode, we talk about: The liminal space between Christmas and New Year Why January can feel heavy, flat, or emotionally charged Goals, resolutions, and why they work for some people and not for others Grief, anniversaries, and how they show up at this time of year Values, habits, and making change in small, realistic ways Why January often feels more like a pause than a launch We also explore questions like: What if we didn’t rush to change ourselves in January? What do we actually need at this time of year? How do we make space for both reflection and intention? Things mentioned in this episode: Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg: https://tinyhabits.com/ (https://tinyhabits.com/) The Body Keeps The Score: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18693771-the-body-keeps-the-score (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18693771-the-body-keeps-the-score) Stay in touch We’d love to hear how January feels for you. You can message us with your thoughts, experiences, or topics you’d love us to talk about in future episodes. Follow us on Instagram: @liz.good.child @bernadettedancy_stresscoach Email us both at Inthistogetherchat@gmail.com (mailto:Inthistogetherchat@gmail.com) Work with us Liz’s 1:1 coaching is currently full, with her 2026 group coaching course starting soon. Bernie is accepting registrations for the next CPD cohort focused on stress and burnout. You can find all the information here: www.stress-ed.co.uk (http://www.stress-ed.co.uk) Credits Artwork by Sonja Maschkio Instagram:@smart_3779 Music: by Leva lemonmusicstudio@gmail.com (mailto:lemonmusicstudio@gmail.com)

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    12 Dec 2025

    Episode 1: Same But Different

    In this first episode of 'In This Together, Same But Different,' we explore the essence of our new podcast by giving you a taste of what's to come - authentic conversations about the challenges of being human. You know, the type challenges we all have (after all, we’re all in this together), but we often cope with them differently (cos even though we’re the same, we're also different). We hope this episode emphasise the importance of connection, understanding, as we all navigate life's ups and downs TOGETHER, while also highlighting we all have unique perspectives within our shared experiences. Connect with us... Liz Goodchild www.lizgoodchild.co.uk (http://www.lizgoodchild.co.uk) @liz.good.child email: hello@lizgoodchild.co.uk Bernadette Dancy Instagram: @bernadettedancy_stresscoach www.bernadettedancy.co.uk (http://www.bernadettedancy.co.uk) www.stress-ed.co.uk (http://www.stress-ed.co.uk) email: bernadette@stress-ed.co.uk Got a question? OR Want to suggest a topic for an episode? Get in touch via our socials or send us and email. We'd love to hear from you. After all, we're In this Together! ____________________________________________________ Credits Editing by Steve’s Woodward: https://podcastingeditor.com/ (https://podcastingeditor.com/) @thepodcastingeditor Artwork by Sonja Maschkio Instagram:@smart_3779 Music: by Leva lemonmusicstudio@gmail.com (mailto:lemonmusicstudio@gmail.com)

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    12 Dec 2025

    In This Together - The Trailer

    Welcome to In This Together: Same but Different. Hosted by Liz Goodchild, Life Coach, and Bernadette Dancy, Stress Management Coach - two friends, two coaches, two humans - this podcast is about the weird, lovely, maddening reality of being alive. This is not a self-help podcast…even though, yes, we are coaches. We're not here to dish out any how-to guidance or advice, and there'll be absolutely no magic answers or "do this and your life will change" kind of stuff. Each episode is a real, human chat from two perspectives - so you can feel less alone, a little more understood, and maybe think, "Oh… me too." Come as you are. We're here to keep you company. Because we're In This Together: Same, But Different. Get in touch We'd love to hear from you. Send us your questions, spirals, thoughts, or topics you wish people talked about more openly. Instagram: @liz.good.child @bernadettedancy_stresscoach Websites: Liz: www.lizgoodchild.co.uk (https://www.lizgoodchild.co.uk/) Bernie: www.bernadettedancy.co.uk (https://www.bernadettedancy.co.uk/) _________________________________ Credits Editing by Steve’s Woodward: https://podcastingeditor.com/ (https://podcastingeditor.com/) @thepodcastingeditor Artwork by Sonja Maschkio Instagram:@smart_3779 Music: by Leva lemonmusicstudio@gmail.com (mailto:emonmusicstudio@gmail.com)

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