Dog Walk Thoughts - with Clare E Kenny

<p>After a little summer break, I’m back with another Dog Walk Thoughts, this time exploring one of my most requested topics, psychological safety.</p> <p>As I walk the pack (with a pocket full of turkey slices!) I...

<p>Ever struggle to shake off a bad mood?</p> <p>In this episode, I hit record while walking my dogs - in the middle of one of those flat, fed-up days - to see if I could shift my mood in real time.</p> <p>I share...

<p>Ever feel like no matter how much you do, it’s never enough?</p> <p>In this episode, I dive into the “never enough” mindset that fuels burnout and share the small but powerful shifts I’m using to quiet it down. From...

<p>It’s been a little while since my last dog walk thoughts recording - partly because it’s been scorching hot so I've been walking my dogs more at night, partly because I’ve been navigating some pretty relentless...

<p>In this episode, I’m walking the dogs (obviously!) and talking about something I know a lot about: numbing. From addiction to anxiety to undiagnosed ADHD, I’ve spent most of my life avoiding difficult emotions - and...

<p>In this episode, I share some honest reflections from a messy few weeks – from unpredictable energy and health challenges to the emotional weight of anniversaries.</p> <p>I talk about the small, practical tools that...

<p>In this slightly rambling but very real episode, I talk about the juggle of working motherhood during the school holidays, the guilt that creeps in when I try to set boundaries, and the pressure so many of Mothers...

<p>In this episode, I share what happened when I ended up in A&E right in the middle of Mental Health Awareness Week, and what it taught me about pain, pressure, and the guilt we carry around not being ‘productive...

<p>How do we move beyond pigeonholes and policies to create truly inclusive workplaces?</p> <p>In this episode, I reflect on why a one-size-fits-all approach to inclusion often misses the mark - and how we can do...

<p>In this episode, I’m talking about the emotional load so many HR, people and wellbeing professionals are carrying right now - and what it’s doing to us.</p> <p>If you’re constantly supporting others through change...

<p>Let’s Talk About Guilt</p> <p>In this episode, I’m diving into something that’s been on my mind a lot lately - guilt. The constant, creeping kind that shows up even when I am getting things done. Whether I’m working...

<p>This one’s all about managers. The brilliant ones who help you grow, and the ones who slowly make you dread Mondays. I share stories of both, and unpack the massive impact people managers have on culture, wellbeing...

<p>In this episode, I reflect on what connection really means - especially as someone who’s introverted and sober. From the discomfort of small talk to the beauty of honest, quiet moments, I explore how we can build...

<p>In this episode, I’m chatting about all things change - the good, the bad and the messy middle. From organisational restructures to flying lessons (yes, really), I’m sharing thoughts on how we cope with uncertainty...

<p>In this episode, I’m digging into the often-misunderstood concept of resilience. Are we genuinely bouncing back from challenges, or are we simply numbing ourselves to survive unsustainable demands? I explore how both...