The Insight Podcast

Welcome to a special episode of the Insight Podcast. There are three questions I ask every guest. One of those questions is, "What's one lesson you wish you'd have been taught as a child?" More often than not, the answers I get are pretty profound and inspiring. So, I thought it'd be cool to put together a selection of those answers for you to enjoy. Order of guests: Anne-Sophie Fluri Pete Etchell...

Joining me on the show today is Paol Stuart-Thomson. Paol is a Workplace Wellbeing Advisor and Mental Health campaigner. I talk to Paol about: - How working in five-star hotels led him to self-destructive behaviours and depression - What he learned from being on a psychiatric ward - How family, the NHS and the mental health charity Mind supported his recovery - The burden of poor mental health and...

Joining me on the show today is Pete Etchells. Pete is a professor of psychology and science communication at Bath Spa University. He’s also the author of “Unlocked: The Real Science of Screen Time (and how to spend it better)”. I talk to Pete about: - What we get wrong about screen time and its effects on our health - The myths around blue light and sleep - Why banning phones in schools isn't the...

Joining me on the show today is Russell Baker. Russell is the founder of A Modern Remedy - a strategic design studio that helps organisations deliver value for people and planet through innovative solutions. I talk to Russell about: - Why we should be cautiously optimistic about the climate - “Greenwashing” and how some companies are actually trying to reduce their impact on the environment - How...

Joining me on the show today is Anne-Sophie Fluri. Anne-Sophie is a Chief Science Officer and neuroscience consultant who wants to help you build mental resilience. I talk to Anne-Sophie about: - Aspects of our lives we can look at to help improve resilience - Letting go of relationships that no longer align with our goals - Visualisation as a tool to improve resilience - Her morning routine as a...

Joining me on the show today is Christopher Boyce. Despite making a career out of researching and writing about happiness and wellbeing, Christopher was not happy. So, back in 2017, he quit his academic career to go on a 6-month journey in search of answers. I talk to Christopher about: - The true meaning of happiness - The link between money and happiness - Why he decided to leave his academic jo...

Welcome to The Insight Podcast. To celebrate hitting the Episode #100 milestone, I decided to record a second "ask me anything" episode of the show. Thank you to everyone who sent in their questions! Here are my thoughts on: - Staying motivated to exercise - Handling triggering individuals - Emotional regulation - My favourite kitchen gadget - Building belief in yourself - What I love about hostin...

Joining me on the show today is Dr Alan Lee. Alan is the CEO of Bedfordshire Schools Trust, a National Leader of Education, a Trustee at the Mindfulness in Schools Project, and a member of the Mindfulness Association. I talk to Alan about: - The realisation he had lying in a hospital bed 15 years ago - How this then led to him making big changes in his life - Why bringing awareness and acceptance...

It's episode #100! Joining me on the show today is Dr Joe Oliver. Joe is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, he’s director for Contextual Consulting (a consultancy that provides ACT training, coaching, and therapy), and co-author author of several books including “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: 100 Key Points and Techniques”. Joe is great at taking concepts from psychology and making a video t...

Joining me on the show today is Niamh Fitzpatrick. Niamh is a psychologist and author of “Tell Me the Truth About Loss: A Psychologist's Personal Story of Loss, Grief and Finding Hope”. I talk to Niamh about: - What we get wrong about grief - The tragedy her and her family went through and what it taught her about grief - Insights and strategies that could help you through grief - The importance o...

Joining me on the show today is sport and exercise psychologist Dr Carla Meijen. Carla works as an Assistant Professor at the University of Amsterdam. She’s also the author of “Empowered Birth: Lessons from Sport Psychology for Your Maternity Journey”. I talk to Carla about: - How lessons from Sports Psychology can be applied to the maternal journey - from pregnancy to birth to postpartum - Goal s...

Joining me on the show today is Vincent Deary. Vincent is professor of applied health psychology at Northumbria University and author of “How We Break: Navigating the Wear and Tear of Living”. I talk to Vincent about: - Fatigue - how he defines fatigue and how common it is - The ways fatigue presents itself and how it impacts on our mental and emotional health - How modern day expectations and our...

Joining me on the show today is Dr Nicky Keay. Nicky is a medical doctor and Honorary Clinical Lecturer in the Division of Medicine at the University College London. Her book - “Hormones, Health and Human Potential” - is “a guide to understanding your hormones to optimise your health and performance”. I talk to Nicky about: - The role hormones play in our health and performance - The daily hormone...

Joining me on the show today is Dr Camilla Nord. Camilla leads the Mental Health Neuroscience Lab at the University of Cambridge. Last year, she published her first book - “The Balanced Brain: The Science of Mental Health” I talk to Camilla about: - The biggest thing we get wrong about mental health and the brain - Why approaches to mental health must be individualised - Getting a clear picture on...

Joining me on the show today is David Abbott. David didn’t start running until he was 35. He qualified for the Boston Marathon at the age of 36… Now, he’s helping runners from around the world to hit their running goals using a training philosophy and system that he’s developed. I talk to David about: - Why his first marathon didn’t go to plan - How seven months later he ran another marathon over...

Joining me on the show today is Dr Megan Lee. Megan is a researcher, scientist, and academic at Bond University on the Gold Coast in Australia. She has a PhD in nutritional psychiatry and has published research on food and mood, body image, disordered eating, dietary patterns, and mental health. I talk to Megan about: - Hedonic adaptation and what it’s got to do with alcohol - How alcohol affects...

Joining me on the show today is Dr Melissa Morrison. Melissa is an Educational Psychologist with a special interest in Sports Psychology, extracurricular sports and Positive Psychology. I talk to her about: - The current state of girls’ mental health - Melissa’s research into exercise and wellbeing in adolescents - Barriers faced by girls who want to get into sports and exercise - Why Melissa woul...

Joining me on the show today is Dr Josie Perry. Josie is a chartered sport psychologist and the author of several books, including “The 10 Pillars of Success: Secret Strategies of High Achievers”. I talk to Josie about: - Her work with VIPS (Very Intelligent Perfectionists) - Perfectionism and social media - How ‘Belonging’ is a key component of motivation - The BRAVE framework for facing challeng...

Welcome to The Insight Podcast. Joining me on the show today is James Hewitt. James is a Human Performance Scientist, and for over fifteen years, he’s been working with a range of clients - Formula 1 teams to Fortune 500 corporations - to equip them with science-based tools to achieve sustainable high performance. This is the second time James has been on the podcast and I’m so excited for you to...

Welcome to The Insight Podcast and the first episode of 2024. Joining me on the show today is Hannah Beecham. Hannah is the founder and CEO of RED January - a community campaign which has helped nearly 250,000 people move more, connect with a community and raise over £3.2 million for movement and mental health charities. I talk to Hannah about: - Her story and why the RED January mission means so...

My guest today is Adam Smith. Adam is an alcohol-free coach for high performers. His mission is to help entrepreneurs and professionals gain clarity, transform their health and perform better through coaching and community. During the conversation, Adam speaks openly about his experiences with mental health, depression and alcohol. He also talks about suicidal thoughts and his plan to end his life...

My guest today is Adrian Bethune. Adrian is the founder of “Teachappy” - a company whose mission is to help teachers and children lead happier, healthier lives. He’s also the author of the book “Wellbeing in the Primary Classroom – A Practical Guide to Teaching Happiness” and the Deputy Chair of “Well Schools”. I always enjoy catching up with Adrian. He is one of the few rational, positive voices...

Joining me on the show today is Dr Torkil Færø. Torkil is a GP and emergency doctor in Oslo, Norway. He’s the author of “The Pulse Cure” a book that “offers a new way to measure and master your energy and stress levels to optimise your health, happiness and longevity”. I talk to Torkil about: - Why people are so stressed and sleeping so badly in 2023 - What we can learn about our bodies from techn...

Welcome to The Insight Podcast. Today my guest is Jamie Clements. Jamie is a breathwork coach who wants to help you optimise your well-being and performance through breath, your nervous system and subconscious mind. I talk to Jamie about: - How the way we breathe affects our training and athletic performance - Over-breathing and the role of CO2 tolerance - How simple changes can help you recover q...

Joining me on the show today is Ross White. Ross is a professor of clinical psychology, ACT trainer, and the author of “The Flexible Mind”. I talk to Ross about: - A useful analogy for understanding resilience - Finding balance when it comes to resilience and why resilience is a process - What burnout is and its prevalence - The causes of burnout - How we can address burnout at an organisational a...