In this episode James and Christelle reflect on their recent interview with April Kling Meyer, which can be viewed in full on you tube here: https://youtu.be/YCWsCReJnWg We talk perfectionism and creativity as well as developing safe space for the inner child.  Please do support our work on Ko-FI: https://ko-fi.com/jamesballantyne April can be contacted and please do support her here: https://www.patreon.com/aprilklingmeyer

How might reconnecting with our creative side aid us in healing from Trauma?   In Episode 14 of Ponderings across the pond, James and Christelle share how creativity, art, painting and drawing has enabled them to heal, and reveal to them areas of their lives to heal from.   Recovery of your Inner child is here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Recovery-Your-Inner-Child-Liberating/dp/0671701355/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=capacchione&qid=1621187409&sr=8-1   Supernatural creativity is here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Supernatural-Creativity-Creating-Restorative-Impact/dp/1733724818/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=supernatural+creativity&qid=1621187454&sr=8-1  #healing #trauma #creativity

James and Christelle have an announcement!   Do have a listen to discover, here's a short update from them   We just wanted to thank you for watching and sharing the 12 Episodes so far!    Please do LIKE and SUBSCRIBE   Blogs we mention are:  www.christellelerryn.com  www.appropriateacting.wordpress.com    YOU CAN NOW FOLLOW US ON  INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/ponderingsacrosspond FB; fb.com/ponderingsacrossthepond  Support us on Ko-FI : Ko-fi.com/Jamesballantyne  Thank you!  (oh yes and like if you like sprouts!, share if you hate them..) (Episode 12 was on youtube only.. we know we skipped one!)

In his first public interview, James shares some of his healing journey, from the first steps of self awareness, to recognising the emotional abuse he experienced in childhood. He talks about the recover of his inner child, and what he needed to hear to heal.    To read more of his story it is available on his blog www.appropriateacting.wordpress.com   #narcissism #therapy #healing #parentalabuse #emotionalabuse

In this Episode James and Christelle respond to 5 frequently asked questions about their Long Distance Relationship Thank you for listening!  #LDR #Covid #travel

Jenni shares with James and Christelle her writing journey, life during Covid and also details of an upcoming project to help young people respond emotionally to the pandemic. #covidcatharsis For more details of the project go to jenniosborn.org or qawah.co.uk - especially if you are a youth worker and want to get involved. 

Are Generation X adults undergoing a collective healing from Baby Boomer parents?    Open question..What are your thoughts?   Being part of this conversation may help us realise that we're not alone.    Do also check out resources on this issue, and a blog at https://wp.me/P3f615-H  #abuse #generationX #domesticviolence #trauma #mentalhealth #narcissism #therapy

Might Happiness be a counter cultural revolution?   Why are we more comfortable talking about pain than joy?  We don't have the answer, but we're willing to encourage the conversation.   This Episode is inspired by the latest video from YES THEORY, you can find the link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWRlPKMAkRk    To contact Christelle go to www.christellelerryn.com  To contact James go to www.appropriateacting.wordpress.com

Christelle was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. In this episode she shares part 2 of her story where we discuss time, medication, misconceptions and perhaps a nod to LOTRs :)

Christelle was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, in this episode she shares the first part of her story.    If Christelle's story resonated with you please subscribe, like and share.   To support us and if you like our work, please do buy us a coffee, at https://ko-fi.com/jamesballantyne​  We referred to the following links in our show  www.chadd.org www.drhallowell.com www.additudemag.com  #adhd​ #story​ #selfawareness​ #adhdlife​