Right Up My Podcast

It's the RUMP Rewind! Where we delve into the back catalogue and whip out an old fave that we think needs a re-airing today. Kate's chosen to re-explore the vast benefits of meditation on our brain and lives. Sara Lazar joined us on Ep.43 to talk about what's actually happening in our brains when we meditate. We're all told it's good for us, but we want to find out why. Sa...

In this week's bite-sized episode, Gwen & Kate discuss the practicalities of Mel Robbins' "Let Them" Theory and try it out on their partners to varying levels of success! They try out some previous episodes to make themselves feel good, including microdosing, grounding and forest bathing (all at once) and give some top tips when moving house!  We want to know if you've...

It’s time for the RUMP Rewind! We dig into the archives each week and dust off a golden oldie for your listening pleasure. This time, Gwen’s picked a mind-expanding episode all about microdosing psychedelics – tune in and take a trip down memory lane! We talk to Dr Pamela Kryskow about the research she and her team are doing into the use of psychedelic drugs in the treatment of PTSD, anxiety, depr...

In this week's mini pod-sode, Gwen and Kate talk about the amazing impact of women's circles, the importance of rituals and rites of passage, the life-changing power of mindset that sees Kate climb a mountain like Spiderman and both walk over hot coals without feeling a thing, and why we all need a hype-man in our lives! Sponsor Gwen & Kate on their firewalk and raise funds for Temwa...

It's the RUMP Rewind! Where we delve into the back catalogue to bring out our fave golden oldies. This week Kate's chosen a listener fave, all about creating a remarkable life. We talked to Nic Devlin & Danielle Macleod about stepping out of warrior and victim mode and instead playing to create a life that brings you joy. Get your pens ready, as this bumper episode is chock-full of t...

In this mini-sode, Gwen & Kate chat Chelsea Handler, Deepak Chopra and Yung Pueblo; meditation, ayurveda, and fire-walking. Kate's done a survey and prescribed herself some yoga + hot oil massage, and Gwen bangs on and on about her FASCINATING visit to a real life Victorian town. Mentioned in this episode: Join us for a firewalk for a good cause! Raising funds for Temwa and Aid Box Commun...

It's the RUMP Rewind! We’re diving into the archives to bring you some of our all-time favourite episodes. Each week, Gwen and Kate take turns picking an old fave and sharing why it made the cut. In Ep.27, we chatted to actor, conscious DJ and breathwork facilitator Luisa Bradshaw-White, live at The Big Retreat Festival. Best known for her roles in This Life, Eastenders, Bad Girls and Holby C...

In this l'il cute one, Gwen & Kate focus on the importance of scheduling alone time. Whether it's Kate driving through the hills of France while her family sleeps, or Gwen's ring-fenced solo Monday nights, we discuss what happens when we give our brains a chance to breathe, how we can reconnect with ourselves again and what happens when we don't. We also discuss the latest...

We talk to neuroscientist Dr Emma Cahill about memory; from how we create memories, to how we recall them... and everything that happens in between. We also talk about how conditions such as depression and ADHD impact our memory.  Emma is a lecturer in neuroscience and psychology at the University of Bristol, and is an expert in the mechanisms of memory. Make sure to join in with this episode’s ch...

In this itty-bitty episode, Gwen & Kate are in person walking along Bristol Harbour in the sunshine with ducks, geese & passing barges. We chat about ways to turn around that feeling of drifting, boob jobs, the importance of having a destination and focus, being selective about what we say YES to, and how Mel Robin's 'Let Them' theory could change our lives and those around...

Dr Anu Arasu guides us through the key hormones that impact different areas and different stages of our lives; from stress to metabolism, ageing to thyroid and a whole host of reproductive hormones thrown in for good measure. Dr Arasu is the founder of the London Bioidentical Hormone clinic and works with patients to restore hormone balance and improve health and wellbeing, with a focus on being p...

In this cute sized episodette, Gwen & Kate chat about the World Health Organisation's findings that Arts + Culture is good for us. Kate puts this to the test seeing Midsummer Night's Dream at the Barbican and Gwen consults her 2nd best friend ChatGPT about how to manage phone addiction and anxiety, and comes up with a daily routine we'd both love to live by! And Kate challenges...

Therapists Sarah McConnell and Helene Igwebuike join us to chat about Attachment Theory. We dive into what it means to feel securely attached and what it’s like when you don’t. They break down how we form and manage attachments in all kinds of relationships – whether it’s with a partner, family, or friends. And how by understanding our own attachment style, we can improve these connections and mak...

In this pocket sized pod, Gwen & Kate chat about post-flu malaise and why you should get better before you leave your husband, how resolutions are SO last year and what things we're doing in Jan to look forward to and make ourselves feel better – inc quiz nights, board games & having fun learning about North Korea, and Kate shares a list of questions designed to help you lead a more m...

This week we delve into Quantum-Touch Energy Healing with advanced instructor Karina Grant. Quantum-Touch uses very specific breathing techniques and body awareness exercises to raise energy levels, with powerful results. We also discuss 'permissioning' as a tool to regulate our nervous systems and reduce stress and anxiety. Karina is England’s advanced instructor for Quantum-Touch, and...

In this semi-sode, Gwen & Kate chat about the the importance of getting enough sleep during Xmas party season, and how being deprived of things during Storm Darragh makes us appreciate them so much more – like washing hands! Taking showers! Kate briefly turns into a white van driver and then shares words of the year from across the globe. Australia winning hands down. Plus listener shoutouts!...

We talk to podcast host Lisa Paasche about her experience of going through peri-menopause, which lead her to a late diagnosis of ADHD. She shares why perimenopause can be a particularly challenging time for people with ADHD, the relief that came with her diagnosis, and everything that she has learned along the way. Lisa is the host of a new podcast called 'Am I crazy or…', which focuses...

In this demi-sode, Gwen & Kate discuss the benefits of pushing ourselves out of our comfort zones as Kate tells us about the screening of her documentary about the melting Mer de Glace glacier in the French Alps; Gwen talks about the importance of doing something different to rewire our brains, even if it's little stuff. And Kate tells us about shoulder seasons! Is it winter? Or autumn-wi...

We talk to Dr Alka Patel about how we can live not only longer, but healthier and more fulfilling lives (because who wants one without the other!). We discuss the importance of a personalised approach to health, but also things that we can all incorporate into our everyday to boost our bodies and our minds. Dr Alka worked for decades as a GP and now 25 years on she works with the latest innovation...

In this pocket-sized Ep, Gwen & Kate chat about psychogeography aka being an urban wandering flaneur. Gwen shares how to be a flaneur in a car as she takes to the back roads of Wales (mostly) without a map in search of a pub in a bay. Kate has been to see Faithless with a load of other middle aged ravers, and consults the New Yorker re: what our annoying household habits mean about us. Plus li...

We talk to Rob Hopkins about the importance of unleashing our imaginations in the fight against climate change, in order to create the future that we all want to see. Rob Hopkins is the co-founder of the Transition Movement and author of 'From What is to What If'. He has spoken at multiple TED events and runs ‘Imagination Catalyst’ training for a wide range of organisations around the wo...

In this fun-sized-isode, Gwen & Kate talk about NSDR, a quick way to reduce anxiety – is it magic? Or is it just meditation? Breathwork + the Breath Space app. The signs when it's time to take a break and park the less important tasks. We ponder if behind closed doors Nigella loves bucket of KFC and Gwen demonstrates her partially convincing Northern accent currently across the airwaves o...

In this weeny-sode, Gwen & Kate talk about how making small decisions today can have massive impacts on our future selves. And we share top tips on how to achieve this (thanks to Gwen's bestie ChatGPT). Kate's reading 'how to break up with your phone', and we chat instant gratification, landline phone roulette, and getting outside in the green. Plus listener shoutouts + spe...

Join us as we talk to Danielle Collins about the philosophy of going with the FLOW – a life-enhancing technique to get you in touch with your emotions, intuition... and even your highest calling. Dani says that contrary to popular belief, ‘going with the flow’ is most definitely not the easy choice, rather it’s an invitation to do life differently. You can also join Gwen and Kate as they try out o...

In this cute button-sized episode, Gwen & Kate chat about Kate's near-death experience on a train just outside Swindon, the horrors of networking, the International Women's Podcast Festival, Deepak Chopra, complimenting strangers, Buddhist's second arrow and the entirely normal feeling of being totally awkward. Other things we refer to: For all things attachment theory, check ou...