In this Channel 7 segment, I discuss how we begin to process traumatic events like the Bondi attack - and how to support ourselves, our families, and especially children in the aftermath of shocking news. When violence happens in places we associate with safety, it can deeply shake our sense of stability. Strong reactions - shock, sadness, anger, fear, numbness - are normal. Our brains are wired to scan for danger after traumatic events as a protective response. The first step isn’t to analyse or “make sense” of what happened. It’s to steady the nervous system. In this conversation, I explore: • Why limiting repeated exposure to distressing footage matters • How routine and connection help calm the stress response • How to talk to children in age-appropriate, reassuring ways • Why highlighting helpers and protectors restores trust • When it’s important to seek professional mental health support Trauma processing is gradual. It happens through conversation, routine, connection, and time. Healing does not require rushing or “bouncing back.” It requires safety, steadiness, and support. As a Clinical Psychologist, I regularly provide national commentary on anxiety, trauma, and the psychological challenges of modern life. My work focuses on helping people understand their internal experiences with clarity, compassion, and practical tools for regulation. → Media & speaking enquiries: www.shuktikabose.com/media → Explore my work: www.shuktikabose.com → Clinical services: www.shuktikabose.com/therapy Connect with me: LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/shuktikabose/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/shuktikabose/ #ClinicalPsychologist #MentalHealth #Trauma #CrisisResponse #Parenting

In this Channel 7 segment, I explore why so many of us struggle with decision paralysis - particularly in our 20s and 30s, when it feels like every choice could shape the rest of our lives. Our brains are wired to seek safety and predictability. When we’re faced with uncertainty, even small decisions can trigger a subtle “danger alert” in the nervous system. Add too many options, fear of getting it wrong, social comparison, and the pressure to optimise every choice - and we end up stuck in mental gridlock. Over time, chronic indecision becomes chronic stress. Our nervous system remains in fight-or-flight mode. Our “decision battery” drains. And slowly, we begin to lose trust in ourselves. In this conversation, I share practical tools to reduce overwhelm and rebuild self-confidence, including: • Naming the freeze to reduce shame • Shrinking the stakes of the decision • Setting time limits to interrupt overthinking • Using the 10-10-10 rule • Simplifying options • Strengthening self-trust through small, consistent decisions Decision-making is not a personality trait - it’s a skill. And like any skill, it can be strengthened with awareness and practice. As a Clinical Psychologist, I regularly provide national commentary on anxiety, burnout, and the psychological challenges of modern life. My work focuses on helping people understand their internal experiences with clarity, compassion, and practical tools for regulation. → Media & speaking enquiries: www.shuktikabose.com/media → Explore my work: www.shuktikabose.com → Clinical services: www.shuktikabose.com/therapy Connect with me: LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/shuktikabose/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/shuktikabose/ #ClinicalPsychologist #MentalHealth #DecisionMaking #Anxiety #SelfTrust

In this Channel 7 interview, I explain the difference between anxiety and panic attacks, and what is actually happening in the brain during a panic episode. While anxiety often feels like a slow burn of ongoing worry, a panic attack is a sudden surge of intense fear that activates the brain’s threat system — particularly the amygdala - triggering the body’s fight-or-flight response. Although panic attacks typically peak within 10 minutes, the physical symptoms can feel overwhelming, with many people mistaking them for a heart attack or life-threatening event. In this segment, I discuss: • The difference between anxiety and panic attacks • Common warning signs and triggers • Grounding techniques to calm the nervous system • Long-term strategies for managing panic symptoms As a Clinical Psychologist, I regularly provide national commentary on anxiety, burnout, and the psychological challenges of modern life. My work focuses on helping people understand their internal experiences with clarity, compassion, and practical tools for regulation. → Media & speaking enquiries: www.shuktikabose.com/media → Explore my work: www.shuktikabose.com → Clinical services: www.shuktikabose.com/therapy Connect with me: LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/shuktikabose/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/shuktikabose/ #PanicAttacks #ClinicalPsychologist #Channel7 #MentalHealth #Anxiety

In this Channel 7 interview on Weekend Sunrise, I discuss the psychological impact of social media addiction and why digital detoxing is becoming increasingly necessary in modern life. With over 210 million people affected by problematic social media use, prolonged screen time is contributing to brain fog, sleep disruption, anxiety, and reduced attention spans. Shuktika explains how platforms are designed to stimulate dopamine responses and why even short breaks from internet access can significantly improve focus, mood, and cognitive clarity. As a Clinical Psychologist specialising in digital overwhelm, anxiety and burnout, I’m regularly invited to provide national commentary on the psychological impact of contemporary life. → Media & speaking enquiries: www.shuktikabose.com/media → Explore my work: www.shuktikabose.com → Clinical services: www.shuktikabose.com/therapy Connect with me: LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/shuktikabose/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/shuktikabose/ #DigitalDetox #ClinicalPsychologist #Channel7 #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Burnout