Georgina Sturmer
What is the 'orange peel theory', and what does it reveal about our relationships?
Have you heard about the 'orange peel theory'? Before this week, I hadn't either. Well, I hadn't heard of it packaged up in this way. ...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Nov 22
- 2 min
Coping with 'mum guilt' in the workplace
There’s an enormous amount of pressure on mums to do the best job that they can. Of course, much of this stems from the natural maternal...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Nov 14
- 3 min
Returning to work, and coping with taking a step down
We often talk about returning to the workplace in the context of career breaks and maternity leave. But yesterday's headlines were all...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Nov 8
- 2 min
How to rebuild your confidence after leaving a toxic workplace
A toxic workplace can leave a lasting imprint on us, in the same way as an unhealthy relationship or a traumatic experience. I spoke to...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Nov 6
- 2 min
Having a voice: how to ask for what you need at work
When we want to ask for something, we are often carrying around a lifetime of invisible baggage on our shoulders. This baggage weighs us...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Oct 29
- 2 min
What is the 'Let Them' theory?
This week I've spoken to BBC Radio and the News Movement all about the 'Let Them' theory. So, what is it, and why is it making such a...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Oct 20
- 3 min
What is self-sabotage?
Have you ever noticed yourself getting in your own way? Saying yes to things you don’t wish to do, saying no to things you might enjoy,...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Oct 13
- 3 min
Young people, and conversations about mental health
This week it's Mental Health Week, and we've seen some worrying statistics about how hard young people find it to talk about their mental...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Oct 12
- 3 min
What is 'Eldest Daughter Syndrome'?
It's not what you're thinking. 'Eldest Daughter Syndrome' isn't just a catch-all term for the eldest girl in a family with more than one...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Oct 1
- 2 min
Exploring 'Main Character Syndrome'
I've been intrigued to hear about 'Main Character Syndrome'. What it means, how it might differ from Narcissism. And the role that...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Sep 27
- 4 min
Friendships and phones. Are you a phubber?
Are you a phubber? Or maybe you've been phubbed? Or perhaps it's both. Or maybe you're looking at this wondering what on earth I am...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Sep 21
- 1 min
What's the key to happiness in later life? Some tips from a few experts
What a question! So what is the key to happiness in later life? I spend a lot of time thinking about self-esteem, confidence, and how...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Sep 7
- 2 min
Postpartum images on social media: filters, reality and vulnerability
The postpartum period can be a time of vulnerability, of shifting identity. I spoke to Yahoo Life for an article about celebrities...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Sep 4
- 3 min
How to cope with retirement depression
For many of us, retirement might feel like we’ve hit the jackpot. Being able to spend our time doing exactly what we want to when we...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Aug 30
- 3 min
The Perfectionism Trap: Is social media fuelling our addiction to perfection?
The endless scroll of social media is a part of everyday life, and it feels as if it’s here to stay. There are lots of things that are...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Aug 9
- 2 min
Coping with ghosting: What to do if you get ghosted on the first date
I spoke to Heartwiseadvice.com for their series offering bite-sized advice on matters of the heart. They asked me to reflect on coping...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Aug 6
- 4 min
Why do I fall in love so fast?
It’s been over six decades since Elvis told us that ‘Wise men say … Only Fools rush in …I can’t help falling in love with you’. There’s...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Aug 4
- 3 min
What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria?
It feels as if we encounter new terminology related to mental health every single day. I've noticed more people talking about Rejection...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Jul 26
- 4 min
How to leave work behind when you go home for the weekend
The modern workplace feels unrecognisable in comparison with what we might have seen a few decades ago. And in many ways, changes in...
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Georgina Sturmer
- Jul 24
- 3 min
Cheerleader or Gloomleader: what does your inner monologue sound like?
We spend a lot of time thinking about what how we behave with other people. But what does your inner monologue sound like? My opening...
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