HOW TO SURVIVE CHRISTMAS. GAVIN SHARPE ON RIVIERA RADIO, DEC 2022
It's been one of those years. Again! As 2022 closes, is our mental health better or worse than one year ago? In between a global pandemic, a war in Europe and a cost-of-living crisis, we’ve hardly had time to breathe. So take a breath. The Wellbeing Window is here....
Stress costs the U.S. economy approximately $150 to $350 billion annually. It is a major cause of work absenteeism. So what is stress? Can stress ever be good for us? When does stress become problematic? Are stress and burnout the same? Listen to Gavin Sharpe's...
What is emotional wellbeing? How many emotions does a human being have? Are there good emotions and bad emotions? Where do our emotions come from? Can we boost our emotional immunity? Do you ever feel like you are an emotional wreck?! Did you ever wonder what...
THE GOOD LIFE. GAVIN SHARPE ON RIVIERA RADIO, SEPT 2022
What are the ingredients for a good life? Are wellbeing and happiness the same? According to research, what is the benchmark for achieving financial happiness? How much money do we need to earn before reaching a plateau, after which more money has no significant...
LOVE ADDICTION OR PSYCHOBABBLE? GAVIN SHARPE ON RIVIERA RADIO, JULY 2022
Listen to Gavin Sharpe’s July appearance on Riviera Radio 106.5FM and hear him tackle the topic of love addiction
Sometimes the people we love the most hurt us the most. The consequences can be devastating. How do weal from betrayal?
Is addiction a choice? Is addiction curable? How do you help a loved one who has a problem with drink and/or drugs? Should you ever tell the kids about a parent's addiction? Should you force someone to rehab? What is recovery? Must every recovering addict relapse?...
What if you could predict the way your romantic partner acts and behaves in your relationship? What if you could predict an argument before it happens? What if you are single and are tired of dating the wrong people and want a guide for how to find someone good for...
Do happy couples argue? Does it matter who left the lid off the toothpaste? Is there an effective way to argue with one's partner? In this month's radio show, U.K. psychotherapist Gavin Sharpe argues that couples who argue well, love well. Couples who avoid...
What's the definition of narcissism? With the onset of social media and consumerism, are we becoming a more narcissistic society? Is narcissism a mental disorder? Listen to Gavin Sharpe's February appearance on 106.5FM Riviera Radio. Hear Gavin answer listeners...
How can we set healthy boundaries? Is it selfish to assert our needs and wants? How do I stop people taking advantage?
Gavin Sharpe looks back at 2021 and shares his most memorable moments from the wellbeing window shows.
Listen to Gavin Sharpe’s November appearance on 106.5FM Riviera Radio on Perfection and Shame.
What is the definition of grief? How long does the grieving process last? Do we ever achieve “closure” after a loved lone has died?
What makes sex healthy? Does having more sex improve our wellbeing? Is casual sex healthy? How much sex is normal?
Listen to Gavin Sharpe’s July appearance on 106.5FM, Riviera Radio. – Are we born people pleasers? Are women people pleasers more than men? How can we assert ourselves in the face of opposition? How can I stop being over generous with friends and live with being let down by them?
Addiction is often referred to as the hole in the soul.
Our childhood matters. It shapes who we are. It impacts the development of our brains. It defines how we love and to an extent, who we love. We are all healing from our childhood wounds.
Infidelity is the most cited reason for divorce. But is infidelity what it used to be? With the onset of the Internet, has the nature of infidelity changed?
Do you feel like a failure? Do you wrestle with your inner saboteur? Do you worry about your relationships? Do you believe other people are better looking or happier? Listen to what the listeners of the Full English Breakfast Show thought about their inner critic....
On New year’s Eve 2020, U.K. qualified psychotherapist Gavin Sharpe returned to Riviera Radio to reflect on 2020 and look ahead to how we might navigate our way through 2021.
What does the future hold? How can we manage our pandemic grief and anxiety? In this informative but also light-hearted interview, U.K. psychotherapist Gavin Sharpe discusses how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted all of our lives.