The Insight Podcast

* In this episode, David and I talk about themes that I haven’t covered before on the show - namely sexual abuse, pornography, and the sharing of explicit images * Joining me on the show today is David Russell. David is professional and independent consultant working in the sector of justice, child sexual abuse and harmful sexual behaviour. I met David recently at a series of talks about the futur...

Welcome to The Insight Podcast. This is the first "ask me anything" episode of the show. I invited you to send me your questions. Here are my thoughts on: - My biggest realisations over the past year - My top 3 book recommendations - One of the best bits of advice I've ever had Enjoy the episode. Connect with me: https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://w...

Joining me on the show today is Carl McNelis. Carl is a psychologist and performance coach who has quickly become one of my favourite accounts on Instagram. He shares actionable steps around a wide range of topics, including goal setting, happiness, exercise, stress and more. I talk to Carl about: - The “Question-Behaviour Effect” and how this simple tool can help us achieve our goals - The import...

My guest today is Dr Rob Lawson. Rob is Associate Professor in Sociolinguistics at Birmingham City University and author of the book 'Language and Mediated Masculinities’. I talk to Rob about: - The manosphere - what it is and why it appeals to boys and men - How media works to slowly pull people to more extreme views - Why investment needs to be made in our communities and the importance of role...

Welcome to The Insight Podcast. Today I’m talking to Dr Mike Banna. Mike is an NHS GP whose interests include mental health, behaviour change, fitness and food. I talk to Mike about: - Whether we should be skipping our morning coffee - Focusing less on the supplements/morning routines and more on getting the basics right - Whether fitness can be bad for your mental health - Mike’s shift in mindset...

Today my guest is Dan Fitzpatrick. Dan is a former teacher who's now “empowering educators to benefit from AI (artificial intelligence)”. He’s the author of the bestselling book: “The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education” I talk to Dan about about: - People’s concerns around AI - How educators can use tools like Midjourney, ChatGTP and others to enhance children...

My guest today is Dr Sarah Cassidy - an Educational, Child and Adolescent Psychologist. I invited Sarah on the show to talk about anxiety in children. She co-authored the book - “Tired of Anxiety: A Kid’s Guide to Befriending Scary Thoughts and Living Your Life Anyway” - and in this episode I ask her to break down some of the key messages from the book. I talk to Sarah about: - The rise of anxiety...

Welcome to The Insight Podcast. Joining me on the show today is Daniel Schreiber. Daniel is the author of “Alone: Reflections on Solitary Living” - a book where he draws on his “personal experience, as well as philosophy and sociology, to explore the tension between the desire for solitude and freedom, and for companionship, intimacy and love”. I talk to Daniel about: - His thoughts on the seesaw...

Welcome to The Insight Podcast This is episode #75 and to celebrate reaching this milestone (surprisingly rare for most podcasts!) I thought I’d do something a little different. I was recently invited to be a guest on the New Ways podcast. A show hosted by Russell Baker from A Modern Remedy whose mission is to explore “solutions at the intersection of health, technology and sustainability”. I aske...

Ross McIntosh is joining me on the show today. Ross is a freelance organisational and coaching psychologist who's worked with the NHS, schools, hedge fund managers and professional ballet dancers. He’s also the host of his own podcast - the “People Soup” podcast. I talk to Ross about: - Why we need to talk more about the role of awareness and adaptability at work - Why we should make time to pract...

Joining me today is Ben Bidwell. Ben is a human potential coach, breathwork practitioner and public speaker who’s passionate about mental health and healthy masculinity. I talk to Ben about: - What it means to be a good man - Carl Jung’s four principle archetypes in men - Why men are struggling in 2023 - Getting past the superficial to find real depth and connection - Online dating - How you can s...

Welcome to The Insight Podcast. Joining me on the podcast today is Dr Eidn Mahmoudzadeh. Eidn is a GP and the co-founder of the Sleep Project. I talk to Eidn about: - Sleep masks and ear plugs for improving sleep - Benefits of nasal breathing and why there’s controversy around mouth taping - Supplements for sleep - Pros and cons of wearable and nearable tech - & more Enjoy the episode. Connect wit...

Welcome to The Insight Podcast. Today, my guest is Richard Newman. Richard is a speaker, a coach, and the author of “Lift Your Impact” - a book to help you elevate your work, team and life by transforming your mindset, influence and future. I talk to Richard about: - How you can get clear on your values so you’re ready to have a positive impact on the world - How to create a vision for yourself, r...

Welcome to The Insight Podcast. Joining me on the show today is Dr Emma Cotterill. Emma is a Clinical Psychologist, therapist, and author of “How to Help Someone with Depression”. We talk about: - What we get wrong about depression - Spotting the signs of depression - How to support someone who is experiencing depression - & more Enjoy the episode. Connect with Emma: https://www.instagram.com/empo...

Welcome to The Insight Podcast. Today, Dr Nilesh Satguru is joining me on the show. Nilesh is a former doctor turned self-mastery coach. He wants to help you awaken true success and master your emotions with compassion. I talk to Nilesh about: - The power of compassion to change lives - How self-compassion can help us overcome fear, anger and sadness - Nilesh’s 3As method for managing emotions - H...

Welcome to The Insight Podcast. Today, I’ve invited Jeffrey Boadi onto the show. Jeffrey has a huge following on social media who are enjoying his recipes and lifestyle tips to help them live a healthy and happy life. He is also the founder of “The Wealth of Health” - a resource aimed at promoting plant-based health, wellness and performance. We talk about: - Ultra-processed foods and their effect...

Welcome to The Insight Podcast. Today I've invited Jean-Paul (JP) Pangalos to join me on the show. JP is a trainer in business, sports and coaching; CEO of ElevationLabs; and creator of the Mindset Factors Index. I talk to JP about: - The role mindset plays in our lives - How you can build awareness around your mindset to help you reach your potential - The role pleasure and pain plays in us achie...

Welcome to The Insight Podcast. My guest today is Dr Caitlin Chasser. Caitlin is a GP, sleep consultant and co-founder of “The Sleep Project”. We talk about: - What to do when you stuck in a pattern of bad sleep - 5 steps for improving sleep - Devices, screens and blue light - The role of supplements in sleep - & more Enjoy the episode. Connect with Caitlin: https://www.thesleepproject.life/ https...

Welcome to The Insight Podcast. My guest today is Steve Jones. Steve is a clinical psychologist, author of the book “ACT Made Yorkshire: A Sheffield Lad’s Take on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy”, and podcast host. We talk about: - Therapy and men - What we get wrong about men’s mental health - The phrase “self-care” and what it means to men - How to navigate through difficult periods of life -...

Welcome to The Insight Podcast. My guest today is James Hewitt. James is a human performance scientist, consultant, and keynote speaker. His mission is to empower you with science-based tools to improve your wellbeing & performance. We talk about: - The importance of sleep and its effects on wellbeing - The role of caffeine, alcohol, sunlight and wearables in sleep - Simple changes you can make to...

Welcome to The Insight Podcast. My guest today is Suzy Reading. Suzy is a Chartered Psychologist, yoga teacher, coach and author who wants to help you find peace, purpose and a path of action. Her latest book - “Rest to Reset: The busy person’s guide to pausing with purpose” - reminds readers of the importance of rest and is a guide for how you can weave rest into your day. We talk about: - What w...

Welcome to The Insight Podcast. My guest today is Kate Strong. Kate is a 3x World Record holder, world triathlon champion, adventurer and activist. We talk about: - Her world records and the lessons learned from completing these challenges - The value of setting yourself a physical challenge - Her next big adventure - "The Climate Cycle" - & more Enjoy the episode. Connect with Kate: https://www.i...

Welcome to The Insight Podcast. My guest today is Guy Fincham. Guy is a breathwork researcher whose interests include psychology, health and performance. He, along with his co-authors, recently published a paper titled "Effect of breathwork on stress and mental health: A meta-analysis of randomised-controlled trials". I encourage you to listen to the second half of this episode especially. Guy off...

Welcome to The Insight Podcast. My guest today is Lisa Simon. Lisa is a registered dietitian whose passion is diet and fertility. She’s the author of the book “The Plant-Based Dietitians Guide to Fertility”. We talk about: - How it is that food can affect fertility - Lisa’s experience with trying to conceive and the changes she made to her diet and lifestyle - The foods she recommends people add t...

Welcome to The Insight Podcast. My guest today is Colette Fox. Colette works for ProVeg UK - a non-profit food-awareness organisation. She leads their School Plates programme - working directly with schools and local authorities all over the UK to support them to make small changes that make a big difference to children’s health and the health of planet, as well as save money. We talk about: - How...