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Bodyright and Netsafe New Zealand raise awareness of the new #beyourselfie schools learning module and the link between filters, unethical retouching online and mental health, during Mental Health Awareness Week.

Mind Coach Sara Chatwin talks to Michael Morrah about a recent spate of youth suicides in Northland, and what changes could be made to try and help.

Mind Coach Sara Chatwin talks with Stuff about how for people in their 30s and 40s; work schedules, family life, relocation and shifting priorities have made connection something that takes effort.

Psychologist Sara Chatwin explains the term 'Languishing', which has come about as a result of COVID related lockdowns and restrictions. 

Psychologist Sara Chatwin joins Hilary and Jeremy to explain the concept of 'Friend Pruning' and why it is an increasing phenomenon.

Psychologist Sara Chatwin discusses “micro moments of magic”, and how they can change the trajectory of a really bad time or day into something a little more manageable and just plain nice!

Psychologist Sara Chatwin explains the concepts of Guilty Pleasures - the things that we enjoy but know we’re not supposed to like.

Psychologist Sara Chatwin explains the theory behind having a 'growth mindset', raised in Dominic Bowden's interview with retired US Navy Seal Pat Dossett.

If your mind sometimes drifts back to that person you first fell in love with, you're not the only one. Registered psychologist Sara Chatwin said it wasn't uncommon for a first love to hold a special place in someone's heart even decades after the relationship ended.

Diversity Works NZ (formerly the Equal Employment Opportunities Trust)  is a national membership organisation that helps businesses develop and diversify to provide more inclusive workplaces. The latest bi-annual NZ Workplace Diversity Survey  identified 'work-life balance' as an issue by 66% of respondents.

Psychologist Sara Chatwin joined the coffee group on The Cafe to discuss "birth order" and what parents think of their tribe! Is it really all about numbers? 

Psychologist Sara Chatwin said Kiwis find smoking offensive because it "flies in the face of the emphasis we put on good health". 

New relationship research indicated that ARGUING could positively influence relationships!? Psychologist Sara Chatwin interpreted the findings reminding us that it's more a case of raising issues that are important to both parties and having a 'reasonable'  dialogue as opposed to an out-in-out ROW that can help couples move forward! 

Sports psychology is an area of growth for Sara and her team at Mindworks where they design strategies to help their clients maintain focus, direction and motivation. “A healthy mind supports a healthy body,” she says. “Therefore sport, fitness and health go hand in hand for people who compete or participate at all levels.”

Registered psychologist Sara Chatwin answers Good Health Magazine readers’ questions.

Sara Chatwin, mind coach and registered pyschologist, talks about how the mind and body both need nurturing to work efficiently together.

A beautiful young horsewoman suffers a horrendous riding accident. She nearly dies, endures multiple operations and two years of intensive rehabilitation to regain her health. Psychologist Sara Chatwin, with friends and loved ones help her get back on the horse.

Psychologist Sara Chatwin explains how the new 'Clutter-Core' movement that's gaining momentum globally could help people attain the 'Feel Good Factor'.