Let's Talk: Meaningful conversations with Merie Burton

Let's Talk: Meaningful conversations with Merie Burton

"Let's Talk" dives deep into the human experience and explores the profound connections we share in life, love, and relationships. Join therapist, Merie in exploring the depths of life's most profound questions that inspire, empower, and challenge listeners.

Episodes

Tricky People (Ft. Crystal Hardstaff)

May 30, 2024 • 26 mins
In this episode, Merie sits down with fellow Counsellor and Published Author, Crystal Hardstaff, to delve into the topic of “Tricky People”. In this episode they discuss teaching children about personal safety, challenge the outdated notion of "stranger danger" and advocate for empowering children and teens with the tools to navigate tricky situations confidently. The conversation covers essential topics such as body autonomy, emph...
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Women's health (ft Leisa Tuite)

May 16, 2024 • 53 mins
In this enlightening episode, we're thrilled to welcome Leisa Tuite, a renowned naturopath and author of the book, Eat your way healthy. Join us asLeisa sits down with our host, Merie, to delve into the intricate world of women's health and hormones, offering her expertise and natural approach to achieving optimal wellness. Leisa shares her extensive knowledge on how hormones impact everything from mood and energy levels to weight ...
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The Science of Happiness: Pursuing True Joy

May 2, 2024 • 41 mins
In this episode of Let's Talk, Merie dives deep into the fascinating science of happiness. What truly makes us happy? Why do we often chase after things that don't lead to lasting joy? And most importantly, how can we cultivate genuine happiness in our lives? We start by exploring the key elements that contribute to human happiness. Research shows that while external factors like wealth, status, or material possessions can bring te...
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Sexual health principles (ft Rachel Whitton)

April 11, 2024 • 35 mins
Title: Exploring Sexual Health: A Conversation with Counsellor Rachel Whitton Description: In this enlightening episode, we delve deep into the intricate landscape of sexual health with our esteemed guest, counsellor Rachel Whitton. Rachel brings a wealth of expertise and insight as we navigate the World Health Organisation's six sexual health principles. Join us as Rachel shares her profound understanding of sexual health, address...
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Change, growth and living on purpose (ft Joshua Burton)

March 29, 2024 • 36 mins
On this episode, Merie has a meaningful conversation with her son, Joshua. Josh moved to the USA after feeling that he wasn't living in a way that felt congruent with who and how he wanted to be and he bravely decided to make some changes that helped him feel like he was living more in alignment with his values. This is a beautiful example of not having to have it all together before you make a move to make positive changes. Josh s...
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Stress and Anxiety

March 14, 2024 • 37 mins
In this episode, we delve into the intricate world of stress and anxiety, unraveling their impact on our mental and physical well-being. Merie breaks down the definitions of stress and anxiety, shedding light on their similarities, differences, and how they manifest in our daily lives. Merie talks about the crucial role of sleep, mindfulness, self-care, time management, and healthy nutrition in managing stress and anxiety levels. ...
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Identity Crisis (ft Bec Thompson)

March 1, 2024 • 34 mins
In this episode, Merie and her sister Bec discuss what it means to go through an identity crisis. They discuss what an identity is, why we go through identity crises and how to navigate them so that you can emerge feeling more in alignment with your values and in a way that fits with your ideal life. Host: Merie Burton Audio Production & Sound Design: Joshua Burton Social Media: Riley Ranilehto Theme Song: Gavin Luke Online Digital...
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Inner Child

February 15, 2024 • 30 mins
Merie shares a personal story about her own inner child work and how she was able to apply some exercises she uses in therapy with her clients. Merie gives examples of helpful strategies and then talks about how inner child work can lead to insight into our reactions to others. The app Merie spoke about in the episode is called Smiling Mind https://www.smilingmind.com.au/smiling-mind-app Host: Merie Burton Audio Production & Sound...
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Motherhood (ft. Riley Ranilehto)

January 31, 2024 • 35 mins
Merie discusses the topic of Motherhood with her youngest child Riley. In this episode, Merie and Riley talk about: * What prepared Riley for Motherhood * What surprised Riley about Motherhood * What advice she would give other new/expectant Mums * Dealing with unsolicited parenting advice * The vulnerability of the early postpartum period * How Riley coped with the changes in her body during and after pregnancy * Navigating mar...
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Pursuer Distancer

January 18, 2024 • 23 mins
The Pursuer Distancer cycle is when one person in a relationship wants closeness and connection while the other person in the relationship wants space and time out. This is perfectly normal and causes no issues when each person wants the same thing at the same time, but on the pursuer/distancer cycle, conflict arises when each person wants the opposite thing to their partner. In this episode Merie explains how to navigate this cycl...
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Parenting (ft Peter Wright)

January 4, 2024 • 39 mins
Join Merie as she has a meaningful conversation with counsellor, Peter Wright. Pete brings not only his professional perspectives and strategies but also his practical ideas from his own parenting journey as a parent of 5 children. Peter works with parents and young people in his private practice and he discusses many ways to help parents navigate the rollercoaster ride of parenting. This episode highlights the importance of mainta...
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Desire Discrepancy (ft Rachel Whitton)

December 21, 2023 • 38 mins
Desire Discrepancy is the term used for when one partner wants to connect sexually and the other partner doesn't. Join Merie and guest Rachel Whitton as they discuss ways to communicate with a partner when desire discrepancy appears in a relationship. Host: Merie Burton Audio Production & Sound Design: Joshua Burton Social Media: Riley Ranilehto Theme Song: Gavin Luke Online Digital Content: Breanah Burton
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Triple P - Perfectionism, procrastination & people pleasing

December 7, 2023 • 17 mins
Join Merie as she looks at the impact that perfectionism has on our sense of self and how it causes us to live in ways that create painful patterns for us. One of the patterns that often develops is procrastination - Merie discusses practical ways to change the unhealthy patterns that develop in perfectionism and procrastination such as self validation. People pleasing can lead us to behave in ways that burn us out and leave us fee...
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Helpful communication strategies (ft. Ollie de Nicolai)

November 23, 2023 • 35 mins

Join Merie and former WA police officer Oliver de Nicolai as they discuss strategies for effective communication. You'll learn some ways to manage conflict through constructive communication.

Things you'll hear about in this episode:

What is triangulation and how do we manage it when it happens?

How to practise active listening

How to use your facial expressions, tone of voice and words to communicate that you are present i...

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Shame (ft. Bec Thompson)

November 9, 2023 • 30 mins
Join Merie and her sister Bec Thompson as they have a candid and meaningful conversation about shame. Bec was diagnosed as an adult with ADHD and is now an ADHD coach. Bec shares some of her personal and professional experiences of shame and Merie and Bec give practical examples of how to interact with shame in everyday scenarios. In this episode Merie and Bec discuss: How shame is different to guilt The impact of our family of or...
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Self Care - the balance between selfishness and selflessness

October 26, 2023 • 21 mins

Join Merie as she explores the concept of self-care, not as an act of selfishness, but as a vital foundation for nurturing our capacity to give back to others. We'll uncover the secrets to achieving a harmonious equilibrium between taking care of ourselves and being there for those we love.

By the end of this episode, you'll walk away with a fresh perspective on self-care that will empower you to give more authentically and...

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Let's talk about sex! (ft Rachel Whitton)

October 12, 2023 • 46 mins
In this episode Merie has a conversation with clinical counsellor, Rachel Whitton about sex. They explore pleasure and desire, the orgasm response and erotic intelligence and they talk about what "normal" looks like for our bodies and our sexual relationships. Host: Merie Burton, Audio Production & Sound Design: Joshua Burton, Social Media: Riley Ranilehto, Theme Song: Gavin Luke, Online Digital Content: Breanah Burton DISCLAIMER: ...
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Differentiation - How to be true to you and stay close to others

September 29, 2023 • 35 mins

This episode explores ways to stay true to yourself whilst staying close with another.....even when you disagree!! How I hear you ask? Through the process of differentiation. Join therapist Merie as she explains what differentiation actually is, then hear about examples of how to be true to you and connected with others in conflict and finally find ways you can become more differentiated. Host: Merie Burton Audio Production & ...

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Introduction

August 16, 2023 • 2 mins

"Let's Talk" dives deep into the human experience and explores the profound connections we share in life, love, and relationships. Join therapist Merie in exploring the depths of life's most profound questions that inspire, empower, and challenge listeners.


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