This Complex Life Podcast
a bit about this podcast
Welcome to “This Complex Life,” a podcast where we delve into the messiness of wellbeing and relationships. Join Marie as she explores the ups and downs of mental health & relationships, and navigates life’s complexities.
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Latest Episodes
Is This Anxiety or Is My Brain Just Freaking Out
When anxiety hits, it can feel like your whole body has turned against you. Your heart races, your thoughts speed up and you start wondering why...
Breakups, Masculinity and Men’s Mental Health
Breakups get framed as heartbreak and sad playlists, but the stories we see on screen rarely match what many men actually go through. Women have...
Rethinking Who You Are After Having Kids
With Accredited Mental Health Social Worker Bronte Taylor People often talk about motherhood as if it’s one clear moment. You have a baby and...
Making Sense of ADHD in Therapy
ADHD is much more than distraction or forgetfulness. It’s emotional, relational, and deeply human. In this episode of This Complex Life, I sit down...
Turning ADHD Struggles into Strengths
ADHD is often misunderstood.People see the missed deadlines, the distractions, the forgotten tasks, but not the effort behind them. The truth is,...
Growing Yourself Up with Dr Jenny Brown – Encore
How understanding your family patterns can transform your relationships We spend so much of our lives trying to get other people to change, our...
Marie’s guest appearances
From Guilt to Grace: Parenting When Your Mental Health Is Suffering
A conversation with Dr Jodi Richardson on the Well, Hello Anxiety podcast Some days you have nothing left to give. What happens when you’re...
EMDR and Adolescents with Marie Vakakis
I recently joined Tracy Lynch on the Understanding EMDR podcast to talk about how EMDR therapy can support adolescents and their families. In our...
Transforming Mental Health Through Education
I recently joined Craig Minter on the Healthy Business Lab Podcast to talk about how education can transform mental health, in families, workplaces,...
Parents of Teenagers with Marie Vakakis
I joined Shane Birkel on The Couples Therapist Couch to talk about something I see a lot in my work. The same patterns that show up in couples...
Creating and Marketing Your Online Program with Marie Vakakis
One of the biggest challenges for therapists looking to expand beyond 1:1 work is deciding what kind of online program to create. If you’ve ever...
How to Improve Your Relationship With Money
Learn how self-reflection and communication can improve your relationship with money and wellbeing. This episode offers practical insights into navigating tough conversations, understanding money habits shaped by childhood, and building stronger connections in relationships.