In this episode, I share some of my insights from the mindfulness-based training method known as "ACT" (acceptance and commitment training/therapy).

After training to teach mindfulness-based living courses, I became very interested in ACT, which combines four mindfulness skills with taking meaningful action towards what matters most to us in our lives.

When I recognised the power of the ACT method, and the freedom and flexibility that stem from it, I wondered why it had taken me until my mid-40's to discover it! Some of my clients in their 60's and 70's feel the same!

So this year, I've undertaken training with renowned ACT professionals: Russ Harris (author of the Happiness Trap), as well as with Louise Hayes & Joseph Ciarrochi,  in order to share the ACT method with teens and young adults.

I share mindfulness and ACT with adults and young people, in both groups and one-to-one sessions.

You can reach me by email elspeth@pausetobe.co.uk or www.pausetobe.co.uk I'm also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pausetobemindfulness and on Instagram @pausetobemindfulness

In this episode, I have a powerful conversation about the crucially important topic of Teen Body Image, with anti-diet, food and body freedom coach, and body positive yoga teacher, Gillian McCollum.

I hope you find this episode as helpful and as insightful as I did.

Gillian talks about the importance of cultivating a culture of diversity and inclusivity in the family home, as well as how to manage food and body commentary from other friends and relatives.

We talk about the significance of being "embodied" - how we feel being in our bodies, rather than how we feel about our appearance -  as well as the importance of recognising the functionality of our bodies; what is my body's purpose?

We also chat about the impact of social media, influencers, and how we can help our young people become more media literate, to recognise what is "fake" and what is real, whilst also understanding that even fake images have an impact on our culture and how we feel.

Gillian can be contacted at www.gillianmccollum.com and by email hello@gillianmccollum.com

You can also get in touch via Facebook facebook.com/foodandbodyfreedomcoach and on Instagram instagram.com/gillianmccollum

**Please note that the information shared on the podcast is intended to be an additional support only, and is not a substitute for professional advice from an expert who is aware of your own unique situation.** Contact elspeth@pausetobe.co.uk

This week I'm talking about teen skincare, with a fabulous guest, Jackie Cormack.

Jackie Cormack is a Professional Makeup Artist and Hairstylist, who delivers skincare and makeup workshops for teens and adults, as well as providing a tailored service for weddings, special occasions and photoshoots.

Jackie also volunteers as a makeup artist with Look Good Feel Better, which is a charity for teens and adults going through cancer treatment.

We talk about teen skincare, hygiene, hyaluronic acid, makeup, and how to best look after your skin while wearing a mask.

Get in touch with Jackie at jackiecormack.com/ and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jackiecormackmua

Jackie can also be contacted by email jackiecormack8@gmail.com

*There is a little bit of feedback and echo on this recording due to our connection*

**Please note that the information shared on the podcast is intended to be an additional support only, and is not a substitute for professional advice from an expert who is aware of your own unique situation.** Contact elspeth@pausetobe.co.uk