Retrain your Brain for success

Dr Carrie Ruxton talks about the many health benefits of tea across the lifespan.  #tea #perfectcuppa #wellbeingforchildren #childrenshealth

Nicole Etienne, Author and Coach talks about how her book “Oliver’s Travels” is helping children talk about their diagnosis. #autism #diagnosis #childmentalhealth 

Dr Sharon Hall of the UK Tea and Infusions Association discusses the importance of global connection AND connecting with ourselves – through tea!  #tea #cuppa #wellbeing #perfectbrew 

Ben Francoise of Saints Coffee Social Enterprise shares his love of artisan Coffee, but also how it is helping rehabilitation and mental health. #community #socialenterprise #wellbeing

Bernadette Barnes of Homestart talks about what the charity offers and how to support the healthy emotional, physical and mental development of young people #childrenandfamilies #headstart #homestart

Originally aired on International Women’s Day – Diane Danzebrink of Menopause Support discusses periods, perimenopause, and period poverty…there WILL be blood. #periods #periodpoverty #menopause #endometriosis 

It’s all about getting involved in your local community this week.  Louise Bates of the Alzheimer’s Society explains the benefits of volunteering #charity #volunteering #alzheimers 

Peter Shorrick of Diabetes UK talks about their fundraising work, research, and what we can do to beat this relentless, silent disease. #diabetes #diabetesawareness #fundraising #charity 

Lorraine Lewis from the award-winning charity, The Lewis Foundation (celebrating its 6th birthday this month) – a grassroots charity gifting care packages to cancer patients talks about how she started her charity, its growth and recognition, and her plans to continue to spread the hugely appreciated love. Useful links The Lewis Foundation #charity #fundraising #cancer #carepackages #gifting

Suzie Sawyer nutritionist for Alive Vitamins teaches us about the gut-brain relationship and how to choose the best supplements for you. #gutbrain #supplements #nutrition 

A recent piece of research by Petit Filou noted that while parents want to support their children's bone health and nutritional needs, they don't necessarily know where to start...Dr Carrie Ruxton advises us on bone health for children. #bonedensity #nutrition #childrenshealth 

Alessandra Bester of Nono Cocoa talks about how she founded her fabulous social enterprise inspired by her son who has autism, and how she is giving opportunities to those with a diagnosis of autism to work in a supportive and therapeautic environment. Useful links Functional Food Co - Nono Cocoa, Vegan, Allergy friendly chocolates... (nono-cocoa.com) #socialenterprise #autism #diversityatwork #eq...

With so many people starting a business, or scaling up a micro-business, Alexej Pikovsky of Alphagreen IO gives his tips for entrepreneurs.  #business #scalingup #entrepreneurship 

Dr Sharron Hinchliff, specialist researcher in the sexual rights of older adults leads an enlightening discussion on the issues we may face when it comes to our sex life as we age. #sex #relationships #sexualrights #sexaswegetolder #sexrightsmatters

Cyber Security Specialist Danny Eastman gives his top tips for staying safe online, and talk about the behaviours we need to be watchful for when it comes to staying safe online. #cybercrime #cybersecurity #staysafeonline #cons #scams #phishing

...and what we can do about it! My special guest is Dr Helen McCarthy – The Appetite Doctor, and author of best seller – Retrain Your Appetite to discuss intuitive eating and why we need to make friends with hunger. Useful Links The Appetite Doctor ® | Lose weight for good, eating all your favourite foods #diets #nutrition #intuitiveeating #weightloss

Fern Overton, founder of Affinity Day Care for seniors talks about why we need to care for our older population – remembering they are as unique and wonderful with so much more to give – as ourselves!! Useful links Home | Mysite (affinitydaycare.co.uk) ‘Older people won’t be forgotten’ - Affinity Day Care C.I.C. vow, as demand soars in just 6 weeks - Northants Life | News | Events | Advertise | No...

Britain's best known and best qualified beauty expert Gina Akers of Hada Labo gives us tips to look after our Skin - especially as we get older. #skincare #menopause #healthandbeauty

First aired on NLive Radio's The Wellbeing Lounge, Pete Spink of The Space and Talk MH Training revealed how men can sometimes face difficulties they were not prepared nor supported for when a partner unexpectedly becomes ill...and what he's doing to reach out and help. #mensmentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #wellbeingexpert #resilienceexpert #speakingup 

We may be starting to explore longer holidays again, but research suggests that a micro-break can be just as refreshing, and possibly even kinder on your wallet...plus you might benefit from being able to spend time with friends as well as pets.  This podcast looks at the advantages of building a micro-break into your life. #positivepsychology #wellbeingexert #resilienceexpert #microbreak 

First Aired as part of our Wellbeing at Christmas Season on NLive Radio, I spoke with Gill Taha of Northamptonshire Mind on the ways in which we can look after our wellbeing, especially in chaotic times, as well as how we can let others know when we are struggling. #positivepsychology #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #wellbeing #radioshow #radiohost #radiopresenter

Compassion fatigue is something which affects care professions in particular - you can reach a point where you "just can't care anymore".  This is often because you've been giving and giving and giving with little return or time for yourself, and you have nothing left.  Unfortunately it is something that can affect all of us when we have been in "survival mode" for a...

First aired on NLive Radio's "The Wellbeing Lounge", Diane Danzebrink of  menopausesupport.co.uk – Supporting You Through Change talks about how menopause is more than a hot flush.  Our mental health can be affected, which in turn can lead to misdiagnosis - and given that menopause affects half the population - and in many ways also the other half who are sometimes at a loss to know...

Martin Seligman said while friendship doesn't guarantee happiness, happiness is not often found without it. We meet people all time time, but how many of them remain constant...and then for how long?  Friendships of the "just passing through" nature can be as wonderful as the longer-term "Put the world to rights at 3am" type... and opportunities for both can occur every da...

First aired on NLive Radio in The Wellbeing Lounge (Tuesdays 9pm), I chat with stand-up comedian Gary Manhine about how he includes mental health within his work, as well as exploring the depth of trauma, and the power of hope. #positivepsychology #standup #mentalhealth #trauma