April 18, 2025 • 10 mins
Dr. Akira Olsen is a clinical psychologist who’s passionate about helping people build a better relationship with themselves. With years of experience working in therapy, she specialises in supporting Gen Z and Millennials through the ups and downs of modern life. Her book The Journey to Self is a down-to-earth, compassionate guide packed with practical tools and thoughtful advice for managing stress, improving mental well-being, and growing as a person.
Blending science-backed strategies with a holistic approach, Dr. Olsen encourages readers to explore self-awareness, self-love, and self-management, touching on everything from emotions and relationships to finances and creativity. Her focus is on helping people heal, build resilience, and live more balanced, meaningful lives.
At the heart of Dr. Olsen’s work is the belief that everyone deserves to feel at peace with who they are, and The Journey to Self is her way of helping you get there.Highlights from Toby Gribben's Friday afternoon show on Shout Radio. Featuring chat with top showbiz guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Blending science-backed strategies with a holistic approach, Dr. Olsen encourages readers to explore self-awareness, self-love, and self-management, touching on everything from emotions and relationships to finances and creativity. Her focus is on helping people heal, build resilience, and live more balanced, meaningful lives.
At the heart of Dr. Olsen’s work is the belief that everyone deserves to feel at peace with who they are, and The Journey to Self is her way of helping you get there.Highlights from Toby Gribben's Friday afternoon show on Shout Radio. Featuring chat with top showbiz guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Speaker 1 (00:01):
The TYPEE Gribbon Show highlights.
Speaker 2 (00:12):
From Ryan Coogler us sing the Ways I even Noah's.
Speaker 3 (00:16):
Possible, Director of Black Panther and Creed and all the
things that I see iron it was seeing old beans.
Speaker 1 (00:22):
Heel now comes as next the missible cinematic.
Speaker 4 (00:25):
Event you learn rite out Can't You?
Speaker 2 (00:29):
Starring Michael B.
Speaker 5 (00:29):
Jordan.
Speaker 3 (00:30):
They are going on, They say, glow the night belongs amit?
Mid to what to the sinners?
Speaker 2 (00:36):
It's day Sinners in cinemas now book tickets gridded sixteen.
Speaker 1 (00:44):
They must sacrifice their principles if they are to gain
everlasting glory. Huh. They need to go along to the
big man.
Speaker 5 (00:50):
There are those who think they are supreme beings when
it comes to sport, so it's only fair that there's
a betting up to match their legendary status. With daily
boosts and all bet builder bets and accas, as well
as free bets and promotions. Check out the Novy bet
app for an almighty way to play the little legend
nov Bet more Power do You secenc apply it and
plus bet responsiblely Gambling care dot E.
Speaker 4 (01:14):
Doctor Akira Olsen is a renowned clinical psychologist and author
of the Journey to Self, a transformative guide that empowers
readers to heal, grow, and build a positive relationship with themselves.
And doctor Akira is with us here. How are you today?
Pretty good?
Speaker 3 (01:33):
Thank you, Toby.
Speaker 4 (01:34):
So what was it that inspired you to write this
book The Journey to Self?
Speaker 3 (01:39):
After working with clients, you know, thousands of clients gen
Ziers and millennials of the past decade, I wanted to
write about you know, mental mental health, wellness, self development
(02:01):
and self care for them.
Speaker 4 (02:03):
And the book is described as a life changing experience.
So what is it that makes it that life changing
experience and sets it apart from other sort of mental
health GUIDs.
Speaker 3 (02:15):
My book has you know, daily practical you know, small
exercises to achieve wellness, mental health, optimal mental health and
happiness and you know, personal growth using empirical data, which
(02:36):
research supported tools and the houristic approaches.
Speaker 4 (02:41):
One of the themes in the book is setting boundaries.
Why is it that we often feel guilty about saying no?
And how can we start to move past that?
Speaker 3 (02:52):
It's definitely self awareness and accepting self. You know, emotions
and thoughts, feedings and understanding you know, self, compassion, self
respect require healthy boundaries.
Speaker 4 (03:13):
With others, And what would you say are some of
the practical first steps someone can take to start protecting
their well being through having better boundaries.
Speaker 3 (03:22):
I would recommend that you know, you can turn from
mindful breathing meditation and body scam meditation every morning five
to ten minutes, so that helps you to kind of
accept own feedings, thoughts, and emotions. So foundation for self love, compassion,
(03:50):
self esteem, and that help you to get over self doubt.
Speaker 4 (03:58):
And you're right about embracing growth and loving with purpose.
What does living with purpose look like in real, everyday life?
Speaker 3 (04:07):
We need purpose to live and that's something that you
can find your own purpose when you accept love yourself.
It's not a narcissistic way of loving. It's more appreciating
(04:28):
your own life being, and that's a start.
Speaker 4 (04:32):
The book includes a lot of practical exercises as well.
So do you have a favorite one that's had a
profound impact on your clients or maybe even the readers.
Speaker 3 (04:42):
I have many books that impacted my personal growth, and
you know, triggered me to write this book. I would say,
you know doctor Nef's, Christine Neft's Self Compassion, and other
books like I think there are so many books. But
(05:06):
mind a set, uh doctor cal Duac mindset, those books
are pretty impactful to my own personal growth.
Speaker 4 (05:16):
And in terms of your book, how do you recommend
the readers go through it? I mean should they read
it slowly and sort of reflectfully or can it be
used as a sort of go to toolkit when the
challenges come up and you don't necessarily have to read
it all at once?
Speaker 3 (05:33):
That really so leaders can be you know each chapter
or you know each section every day you can each set,
each chapter, each section. You don't need to read all
at once.
Speaker 4 (05:50):
And if somebody listening right now maybe feels overwhelmed or
lost or disconnected, what's one small step that they could
take a day to begin their journey to self?
Speaker 3 (06:03):
I would recommend you know, you create the personal time
and space for fifteen minutes a day, like morning or
you know you are in daytime or in bedterm, so
so you you can allow yourself to you know, express emotions, feelings,
(06:29):
to do kind of journaling. And also, you know, I
put you know, I created a lot of techniques tools
to accept yourself without judgment and you know, talk to
yourself kindly, you know, love angry, and appreciate your you know,
(06:51):
your being presents and I want you, you know, leaders
to start the practice which I wrote in.
Speaker 4 (06:58):
My book What's Next for you? Are there any more
books on the horizon or any other projects connected to
the Journey to Self?
Speaker 3 (07:07):
Yes? So I am actually uh you know, working on
the Johnny to Self uh you know sequel, so you know,
deepening this Journey to Self.
Speaker 4 (07:22):
Uh.
Speaker 3 (07:22):
So you know, I want to kind of create a
walk book for readers who eed my books so that
they can you know, use the Johnny to Self book
tools more easily.
Speaker 4 (07:37):
Well in the meantime, this book is of course called
The Journey to Self and it's by yourself, doctor Akira Olsen.
So where are all the places that we're able to
find that book?
Speaker 3 (07:48):
So the book is found in Amazon right now, and
you can, you know, uh write the title the Johnny
to Self a Kira awesome, you will find my book.
Speaker 4 (08:02):
And if there was one message that you'd want to
leave with the listener today, what would that be?
Speaker 3 (08:10):
It takes time to go through your journey to feel
you know complete. It took me even you know, it
took you know, decades for me to get to this point.
And that's why I wrote this book that you know,
based on research, evidence based tools, with holistic approaches, you know, mind, body,
(08:37):
heart relationships, and so be patient with your journey. It
might take longer than you think, but you know, also
it's fun to leave your own Johnny.
Speaker 4 (08:50):
Absolutely, well, many thanks for joining us today. It's been
great to have you on the show.
Speaker 3 (08:56):
Thank you so much, Toby having me.
Speaker 1 (09:00):
From running kogler Us singing Ways, Iining and TH's.
Speaker 3 (09:04):
Possible director of Black Panther and Creed what all the
things that I see? I know the saying old means peel.
Speaker 2 (09:11):
Now comes as next themissible cinematic event.
Speaker 3 (09:14):
Yeah for mom, You're gonna buy it out love me,
can't you? Starring Michael b. Jordian. They are going on.
They say, brood to the night belongs, admit to it,
mid to what to the sinners, It's your day, Sinners.
Speaker 2 (09:27):
I think cinemas now booked tickets Wedded sixteen.
Speaker 1 (09:31):
Truly, I possessed a steadfast courage and boundless vigor needed
to tame even the wildest stallion. Huh, I'm saying I
think I'd make a good jockey.
Speaker 5 (09:40):
They're those that think they're God's gift. But if you
want to truly divine offering join the nov Bet Horse
Racing Club on her app for up to fifty euro
in free bets every week.
Speaker 3 (09:50):
Aren't you like sex?
Speaker 1 (09:51):
Food tis of little consequence? Those horses would run through
walls for me.
Speaker 2 (09:56):
No v bet more power to you.
Speaker 5 (09:58):
Hence he's apply it and plus bet responsibly.
Speaker 6 (10:00):
I'mbling here here, Chavon, listen to this email felicitations and
unalloyed joy to you. Could you help with a small inconvenience.
I possessed twenty two million dollars in an account belonging
to my father, the Prince of the Prince Javan. We
need an honest person to bank this amount for us all.
Speaker 4 (10:17):
We're in the money.
Speaker 2 (10:19):
Some things are too good to be true. The Specsavers
too good deal? Isn't get two pairs of glasses for
one hundred euro include single vision lenses to the same
prescription condition supply asking store for details in the money.
Speaker 3 (10:34):
Yeah.
Speaker 5 (10:37):
Yeah, By the tubbing
Speaker 1 (10:46):
The Tubby Gribbon Show
The TYPEE Gribbon Show highlights.
Speaker 2 (00:12):
From Ryan Coogler us sing the Ways I even Noah's.
Speaker 3 (00:16):
Possible, Director of Black Panther and Creed and all the
things that I see iron it was seeing old beans.
Speaker 1 (00:22):
Heel now comes as next the missible cinematic.
Speaker 4 (00:25):
Event you learn rite out Can't You?
Speaker 2 (00:29):
Starring Michael B.
Speaker 5 (00:29):
Jordan.
Speaker 3 (00:30):
They are going on, They say, glow the night belongs amit?
Mid to what to the sinners?
Speaker 2 (00:36):
It's day Sinners in cinemas now book tickets gridded sixteen.
Speaker 1 (00:44):
They must sacrifice their principles if they are to gain
everlasting glory. Huh. They need to go along to the
big man.
Speaker 5 (00:50):
There are those who think they are supreme beings when
it comes to sport, so it's only fair that there's
a betting up to match their legendary status. With daily
boosts and all bet builder bets and accas, as well
as free bets and promotions. Check out the Novy bet
app for an almighty way to play the little legend
nov Bet more Power do You secenc apply it and
plus bet responsiblely Gambling care dot E.
Speaker 4 (01:14):
Doctor Akira Olsen is a renowned clinical psychologist and author
of the Journey to Self, a transformative guide that empowers
readers to heal, grow, and build a positive relationship with themselves.
And doctor Akira is with us here. How are you today?
Pretty good?
Speaker 3 (01:33):
Thank you, Toby.
Speaker 4 (01:34):
So what was it that inspired you to write this
book The Journey to Self?
Speaker 3 (01:39):
After working with clients, you know, thousands of clients gen
Ziers and millennials of the past decade, I wanted to
write about you know, mental mental health, wellness, self development
(02:01):
and self care for them.
Speaker 4 (02:03):
And the book is described as a life changing experience.
So what is it that makes it that life changing
experience and sets it apart from other sort of mental
health GUIDs.
Speaker 3 (02:15):
My book has you know, daily practical you know, small
exercises to achieve wellness, mental health, optimal mental health and
happiness and you know, personal growth using empirical data, which
(02:36):
research supported tools and the houristic approaches.
Speaker 4 (02:41):
One of the themes in the book is setting boundaries.
Why is it that we often feel guilty about saying no?
And how can we start to move past that?
Speaker 3 (02:52):
It's definitely self awareness and accepting self. You know, emotions
and thoughts, feedings and understanding you know, self, compassion, self
respect require healthy boundaries.
Speaker 4 (03:13):
With others, And what would you say are some of
the practical first steps someone can take to start protecting
their well being through having better boundaries.
Speaker 3 (03:22):
I would recommend that you know, you can turn from
mindful breathing meditation and body scam meditation every morning five
to ten minutes, so that helps you to kind of
accept own feedings, thoughts, and emotions. So foundation for self love, compassion,
(03:50):
self esteem, and that help you to get over self doubt.
Speaker 4 (03:58):
And you're right about embracing growth and loving with purpose.
What does living with purpose look like in real, everyday life?
Speaker 3 (04:07):
We need purpose to live and that's something that you
can find your own purpose when you accept love yourself.
It's not a narcissistic way of loving. It's more appreciating
(04:28):
your own life being, and that's a start.
Speaker 4 (04:32):
The book includes a lot of practical exercises as well.
So do you have a favorite one that's had a
profound impact on your clients or maybe even the readers.
Speaker 3 (04:42):
I have many books that impacted my personal growth, and
you know, triggered me to write this book. I would say,
you know doctor Nef's, Christine Neft's Self Compassion, and other
books like I think there are so many books. But
(05:06):
mind a set, uh doctor cal Duac mindset, those books
are pretty impactful to my own personal growth.
Speaker 4 (05:16):
And in terms of your book, how do you recommend
the readers go through it? I mean should they read
it slowly and sort of reflectfully or can it be
used as a sort of go to toolkit when the
challenges come up and you don't necessarily have to read
it all at once?
Speaker 3 (05:33):
That really so leaders can be you know each chapter
or you know each section every day you can each set,
each chapter, each section. You don't need to read all
at once.
Speaker 4 (05:50):
And if somebody listening right now maybe feels overwhelmed or
lost or disconnected, what's one small step that they could
take a day to begin their journey to self?
Speaker 3 (06:03):
I would recommend you know, you create the personal time
and space for fifteen minutes a day, like morning or
you know you are in daytime or in bedterm, so
so you you can allow yourself to you know, express emotions, feelings,
(06:29):
to do kind of journaling. And also, you know, I
put you know, I created a lot of techniques tools
to accept yourself without judgment and you know, talk to
yourself kindly, you know, love angry, and appreciate your you know,
(06:51):
your being presents and I want you, you know, leaders
to start the practice which I wrote in.
Speaker 4 (06:58):
My book What's Next for you? Are there any more
books on the horizon or any other projects connected to
the Journey to Self?
Speaker 3 (07:07):
Yes? So I am actually uh you know, working on
the Johnny to Self uh you know sequel, so you know,
deepening this Journey to Self.
Speaker 4 (07:22):
Uh.
Speaker 3 (07:22):
So you know, I want to kind of create a
walk book for readers who eed my books so that
they can you know, use the Johnny to Self book
tools more easily.
Speaker 4 (07:37):
Well in the meantime, this book is of course called
The Journey to Self and it's by yourself, doctor Akira Olsen.
So where are all the places that we're able to
find that book?
Speaker 3 (07:48):
So the book is found in Amazon right now, and
you can, you know, uh write the title the Johnny
to Self a Kira awesome, you will find my book.
Speaker 4 (08:02):
And if there was one message that you'd want to
leave with the listener today, what would that be?
Speaker 3 (08:10):
It takes time to go through your journey to feel
you know complete. It took me even you know, it
took you know, decades for me to get to this point.
And that's why I wrote this book that you know,
based on research, evidence based tools, with holistic approaches, you know, mind, body,
(08:37):
heart relationships, and so be patient with your journey. It
might take longer than you think, but you know, also
it's fun to leave your own Johnny.
Speaker 4 (08:50):
Absolutely, well, many thanks for joining us today. It's been
great to have you on the show.
Speaker 3 (08:56):
Thank you so much, Toby having me.
Speaker 1 (09:00):
From running kogler Us singing Ways, Iining and TH's.
Speaker 3 (09:04):
Possible director of Black Panther and Creed what all the
things that I see? I know the saying old means peel.
Speaker 2 (09:11):
Now comes as next themissible cinematic event.
Speaker 3 (09:14):
Yeah for mom, You're gonna buy it out love me,
can't you? Starring Michael b. Jordian. They are going on.
They say, brood to the night belongs, admit to it,
mid to what to the sinners, It's your day, Sinners.
Speaker 2 (09:27):
I think cinemas now booked tickets Wedded sixteen.
Speaker 1 (09:31):
Truly, I possessed a steadfast courage and boundless vigor needed
to tame even the wildest stallion. Huh, I'm saying I
think I'd make a good jockey.
Speaker 5 (09:40):
They're those that think they're God's gift. But if you
want to truly divine offering join the nov Bet Horse
Racing Club on her app for up to fifty euro
in free bets every week.
Speaker 3 (09:50):
Aren't you like sex?
Speaker 1 (09:51):
Food tis of little consequence? Those horses would run through
walls for me.
Speaker 2 (09:56):
No v bet more power to you.
Speaker 5 (09:58):
Hence he's apply it and plus bet responsibly.
Speaker 6 (10:00):
I'mbling here here, Chavon, listen to this email felicitations and
unalloyed joy to you. Could you help with a small inconvenience.
I possessed twenty two million dollars in an account belonging
to my father, the Prince of the Prince Javan. We
need an honest person to bank this amount for us all.
Speaker 4 (10:17):
We're in the money.
Speaker 2 (10:19):
Some things are too good to be true. The Specsavers
too good deal? Isn't get two pairs of glasses for
one hundred euro include single vision lenses to the same
prescription condition supply asking store for details in the money.
Speaker 3 (10:34):
Yeah.
Speaker 5 (10:37):
Yeah, By the tubbing
Speaker 1 (10:46):
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