<p>In this episode, psychotherapist Sophie Scott joins me again to answer listener questions on supporting loved ones with mental health challenges: How do you step back from a parent’s mental health needs when guilt keeps pulling you in? What’s the best way to help a sibling with OCD, beyond just managing their rituals? And how do you avoid feeling completely drained by a friend who’s is struggling? Sophie shares how setting boundaries can actually be an act of love, and why “detaching with love” might be the healthiest thing you can do – for you and for them. If you’ve ever wondered how to balance caring for others while protecting your own wellbeing, you are absolutely not alone – this chat is for you.</p><br><p>BOOKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE</p><p>Sophie’s book, You Are Not Alone in This, is available now.</p><br><p>LINKS TO SUPPORT GROUPS</p><p>If the content of this episode resonated with you today and you would like support, please consider the following charities:</p><br><p>Mind – Mental health charity that has resources for managing your own wellbeing whilst caring for someone else.</p><p>Call 0300 123 3393 or visit <a href="https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helping-someone-else/carers-friends-family-coping-support/support-for-you/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helping-someone-else/carers-friends-family-coping-support/support-for-you/</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>OCD Action – for people with OCD, their families, carers and friends.</p><p>Call 0300 636 5478 or visit <a href="https://ocdaction.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ocdaction.org.uk/</a></p><br><p>Al Anon – for anyone whose life is or has been affected by someone else’s drinking.</p><p>Call 0800 0086 811 or visit <a href="https://al-anonuk.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://al-anonuk.org.uk/</a></p><br><p>FamAnon – for family members and friends affected by another’s abuse of mind-altering substances, or related behavioural problems.</p><p>Call 0207 4984 680 or visit <a href="https://famanon.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://famanon.org.uk/</a></p><br><p>Samaritans</p><p>Call 116 123 or visit <a href="https://www.samaritans.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.samaritans.org/</a> for free, 24-hour support.</p><br><p>WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU</p><p>Got something to share? Message us @lifeofbryonypod on Instagram.</p><br><p>CREDITS:</p><p>Host: Bryony Gordon</p><br><p>Guest: Sophie Scott</p><br><p>Producer: Laura Elwood-Craig &amp; Jonathan O’Sullivan</p><br><p>Assistant Producer: Ceyda Uzun</p><br><p>Studio Manager: Sam Chisholm</p><br><p>Editor: Luke Shelley</p><br><p>Exec Producer: Jamie East&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Life of Bryony

Daily Mail

The Life of You – How to Detach with Love: Sophie Scott's Expert Advice

NOV 28, 202510 MIN
The Life of Bryony

The Life of You – How to Detach with Love: Sophie Scott's Expert Advice

NOV 28, 202510 MIN

Description

<p>In this episode, psychotherapist Sophie Scott joins me again to answer listener questions on supporting loved ones with mental health challenges: How do you step back from a parent’s mental health needs when guilt keeps pulling you in? What’s the best way to help a sibling with OCD, beyond just managing their rituals? And how do you avoid feeling completely drained by a friend who’s is struggling? Sophie shares how setting boundaries can actually be an act of love, and why “detaching with love” might be the healthiest thing you can do – for you and for them. If you’ve ever wondered how to balance caring for others while protecting your own wellbeing, you are absolutely not alone – this chat is for you.</p><br><p>BOOKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE</p><p>Sophie’s book, You Are Not Alone in This, is available now.</p><br><p>LINKS TO SUPPORT GROUPS</p><p>If the content of this episode resonated with you today and you would like support, please consider the following charities:</p><br><p>Mind – Mental health charity that has resources for managing your own wellbeing whilst caring for someone else.</p><p>Call 0300 123 3393 or visit <a href="https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helping-someone-else/carers-friends-family-coping-support/support-for-you/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helping-someone-else/carers-friends-family-coping-support/support-for-you/</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>OCD Action – for people with OCD, their families, carers and friends.</p><p>Call 0300 636 5478 or visit <a href="https://ocdaction.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ocdaction.org.uk/</a></p><br><p>Al Anon – for anyone whose life is or has been affected by someone else’s drinking.</p><p>Call 0800 0086 811 or visit <a href="https://al-anonuk.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://al-anonuk.org.uk/</a></p><br><p>FamAnon – for family members and friends affected by another’s abuse of mind-altering substances, or related behavioural problems.</p><p>Call 0207 4984 680 or visit <a href="https://famanon.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://famanon.org.uk/</a></p><br><p>Samaritans</p><p>Call 116 123 or visit <a href="https://www.samaritans.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.samaritans.org/</a> for free, 24-hour support.</p><br><p>WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU</p><p>Got something to share? Message us @lifeofbryonypod on Instagram.</p><br><p>CREDITS:</p><p>Host: Bryony Gordon</p><br><p>Guest: Sophie Scott</p><br><p>Producer: Laura Elwood-Craig &amp; Jonathan O’Sullivan</p><br><p>Assistant Producer: Ceyda Uzun</p><br><p>Studio Manager: Sam Chisholm</p><br><p>Editor: Luke Shelley</p><br><p>Exec Producer: Jamie East&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>