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Tune in to this, podcast episode featuring Professor Polly Waite and Dr Lottie Shipp from the Oxford Centre for Emerging Minds Research at the University of Oxford. In this fascinating conversation, they share their cutting-edge research on Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in young people — including the cognitive factors that drive the condition in adolescence and their ambitions to develop a c...

In this episode we talk to Sarah Morris, a researcher director at the National Centre for Social Research, about their Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey and what it means for those living with anxiety. A space where we talk honestly about all things anxiety with experts from across the world. Thank you for listening to And Breathe… We hope you found this episode meaningful and that it offered a m...

In this episode we talk to Jenny Beckman about her research exploring the lived experiences of Parcopresis and Bowel Control Anxiety A space where we talk honestly about all things anxiety with experts from across the world. Thank you for listening to And Breathe… We hope you found this episode meaningful and that it offered a moment of calm or inspiration. If you did, please share it with anyone...

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Atheeshaan Arumuham from King’s College London to talk about antidepressants; how they work, the possible side effects, and how you can talk with your prescriber to find the one that suits you best.   Thank you for listening to And Breathe… We hope you found this episode meaningful and that it offered a moment of calm or inspiration. If you did, please share it...

In this episode, we take a closer look at how anxiety and thoughts about suicide often affect people with psychosis; two experiences that often overlap but aren’t widely talked about. If you’re living with any of these challenges, or simply want to understand more, this podcast offers a space to learn and reflect. Thank you for listening to And Breathe… We hope you found this episode meaningful an...

In this episode we talk to Laura, a Professor at Bristol University, and Keiran, a member of the project Advisory group, about anxiety connected to adverse childhood experiences. Thank you for listening to And Breathe… We hope you found this episode meaningful and that it offered a moment of calm or inspiration. If you did, please share it with anyone who might also benefit from listening — spread...

In this episode we meet Natalie, who shares her experiences of living with health anxiety. Listen in to hear some of Natalie’s tips on managing her condition and discover practical ways you can support yourself too. You can follow Natalie on TikTok here: nataliealtmanxox Thanks for listening to And Breathe...Welcome to Calm Club. We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you’d like to support the ongoi...

Listen as we explore the use of Extended Reality technology in helping young people and children manage their anxieties in various situations. We are joined by Penny Day, Chief Operating Officer of XR Therapeutics and Dr Kathryn Holden, Principal Clinical Psychologist, Sheffield Children's Hospital to discuss this fascinating topic. Thank you for listening to And Breathe… We hope you found th...

In this podcast we talk to Dr Fred Penzel about Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy is a specific type of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) used to treat Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Dr Fred Penzel, Ph. D., is a licensed psychologist, and holds both an M.A. and Ph. D. from Hofstra University in School and Clinical Psychology, and graduated from there is 1985. He is the founder...

In this episode we meet Dr Tom Graham a Counselling Psychologist and CBT Therapist from the Oxford Health Specialist Psychological Intervention Centre (OHSPIC) and Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre (OCTC) as we explore Misophonia, what it is and how can it be treated. Thank you for listening to And Breathe… We hope you found this episode meaningful and that it offered a moment of calm or inspiration...

In this episode we talk about pregnancy and anxiety with Amandeep Soomal. Amandeep is a Senior Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and Lecturer at Oxford University and the Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre. She has over 15 years of experience of working in NHS mental health services and for the past ten years, has developed a clinical interest in perinatal mental health.  She has worked in primar...

In this episode we're joined by Dr Jayne Morris from the University of Southampton to talk about the tolerance of uncertainty and how we can address it to improve out treatment outcomes. Thank you for listening to And Breathe… We hope you found this episode meaningful and that it offered a moment of calm or inspiration. If you did, please share it with anyone who might also benefit from liste...

The fear of losing control is the topic of this podcast, where we are joined by Joel Lewin, a trainee clinical psychologist at the University of Oxford, who talks about his work in this field and the research he is undertaking into it. If anyone would like to participate in the research, they can email Joel at joel.lewin@hmc.ox.ac.uk or find more information on their website https://bit.ly/losingc...

In this episode we talk to Dr Harry Fagan, Academic Clinical Fellow (ACF) in General Adult Psychiatry at the University of Southampton and his work researching anxiety disorders and especially about the role of the neurotransmitter orexin in anxiety disorders and whether drugs which block the orexin system might help people with anxiety disorders.  If you  want to know any more about the study or...

In this episode we are joined by Dr Elaine Beaumont,  a psychotherapist specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).  Elaine is also a Lecturer in Counselling and Psychotherapy at the University of Salford. Here we discuss the benefits of compassion focused approach to therapy and being kind to yours...

We are joined in this episode by the Chief Executive of Mind Over Mountains, Ian Sansbury, to discuss the mental health benefits of walking in nature and mindfulness in an unhurried, unpressurised setting. Thank you for listening to And Breathe… We hope you found this episode meaningful and that it offered a moment of calm or inspiration. If you did, please share it with anyone who might also bene...

In this episode we are joined by Allen Tran, an associate professor of anthropology at Bucknell University. He is the author of A life of worry: Politics, mental health, and Vietnam's age of anxiety , which is available on Open Access through the University of California Press, and teaches classes on medical anthropology and Southeast Asia.  His book - A life of worry - can be downloaded here...

In this episode we talk to Dr Andrew Rosen about the link between sex and anxiety, whether that is the cause of your anxieties or a consequence of your anxiety. Thank you for listening to And Breathe… We hope you found this episode meaningful and that it offered a moment of calm or inspiration. If you did, please share it with anyone who might also benefit from listening — spreading the word helps...

In this episode we're joined by Freya, a member of our participation group, who talks bout the benefits of gardening for our anxiety and wellbeing while sharing some specific tips on what to do in your garden at this time of year. Thank you for listening to And Breathe… We hope you found this episode meaningful and that it offered a moment of calm or inspiration. If you did, please share it w...

In this episode we talk to Dr Laith Alexander, Academic Clinical Fellow in Translational Psychiatry, about his work looking at the research undertaken to evaluate ketamine as a treatment option for anxiety. Thank you for listening to And Breathe… We hope you found this episode meaningful and that it offered a moment of calm or inspiration. If you did, please share it with anyone who might also ben...

In this episode we are joined by two academics working in the field of community pharmacy to discuss how your local pharmacists can help you with treatment and help for your anxiety. Thanks to Hayley Gorton and Ian Maidment for your time. Thank you for listening to And Breathe… We hope you found this episode meaningful and that it offered a moment of calm or inspiration. If you did, please share i...

In this episode we talk to Anxiety UK clinical advisor Prof David Baldwin about the treatment options available foe those living with GAD.  We explore the merits of both talking therapy and medication and discuss why different approaches produce varying outcomes. Thank you for listening to And Breathe… We hope you found this episode meaningful and that it offered a moment of calm or inspiration. I...

In this episode we talk to Dave Harrison, Managing Director of Co-Creation Group Limited and a long standing supporter of Anxiety UK. Dave explains his work with Anxiety UK and the ways he has helped with fundraising for us as Co-Creation's Charity of the Year. Thank you for listening to And Breathe… We hope you found this episode meaningful and that it offered a moment of calm or inspiration...

We talk to clinical psychologist David Cregg about his work at Ohio State University researching the benefits for our mental health in random acts of kindness Thank you for listening to And Breathe… We hope you found this episode meaningful and that it offered a moment of calm or inspiration. If you did, please share it with anyone who might also benefit from listening — spreading the word helps u...

In this first episode of And breathe...welcome to Calm Club we talk to Anxiety UK Approved Therapist Mats Kolbjornsen about men and anxiety, how can we encourage more men to reach out and get support for their anxiety and share some simple tips for self-help with your anxiety. Thank you for listening to And Breathe… We hope you found this episode meaningful and that it offered a moment of calm or...