You are good enough!
5/6/202626 min
Kimberley asks her guest, clinical psychologist Dr Anton Barnwell, how we can believe we’re good enough. He grew up believing he wasn’t but has learned how to manage his own response to himself. Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that’s out there around our mental health. She invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - to help her share insight and some valuable tips. You can get in touch with the show. The email address is complex@bbc.co.uk. We might use what you tell us but we will do so anonymously. If you don’t want your email to be included in the podcast, then please remember to let us know.
Kimberley is not able to answer emails personally. If you are concerned you have a medical or mental health issue, then please contact your GP or seek expert help. Please also take a look on the BBC Actionline page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/ where you can find details of organisations offering information and support for common issues.
Complex is a Loftus Media production for BBC Sounds. Producer: Claire Justin Assistant Producer and researcher: Samara Linton Executive Producer: Kirsten Lass Science Editor: Rami Tzabar Tech Producer: Reuben Huxtable Sound Designer: Ruth Rainey Digital Lead: Richard Berry Podcast artwork photography: Darren Skene And for BBC Sounds: Assistant Commissioner: Izzy Lee-Poulton and Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
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Kimberley Wilson· Host1:04
[instrumental music] Hello, and welcome. I'm Kimberley Wilson. I'm a counseling psychologist, and this is Complex, the psychology podcast that helps you navigate your way through the mess of information that's out there about our mental health. In today's episode, I'm exploring whether you're good enough, and spoiler alert,