The Easy Wellness Podcast with Vinny Hurrell & Cate Conway

Professor Ian Walsh explains the detailed links between your sex life and your quality of sleep. Ian delves into our night time habits with Vinny & Cate to outline what can cause problems and how to rectify issues you may face. If you have any health issues, do contact your GP. This is a cross over episode from our 'Sleep & Dream with Vinny & Cate' series, which explores dream translat...

Alan Elwood from 'Positive Steps Outdoors', joins Vinny & Cate to explore how walking is a great tool to support your mood, reduce stress, connect to your environment and benefit your long‑term health. All of this without pressure or big costs. What exactly is green therapy, and how does walking fit into it? We discuss how through nature, we can calm our (often overwhelmed) nervous system. You...

Managing anxiety around bills, debt, and unexpected expenses. We explore how shame, guilt, and secrecy affect financial decision‑making and why many people feel “bad with money”. Financial wellness advocate Clare Seal joins Vinny & Cate for this episode and talks us through starting small when your finances feel overwhelming; budgeting without shame; separating self‑worth from financial status...

In this episode we’re exploring our senses and how tuning into them, can help ground us, reduce anxiety, and even enhance our wellbeing. Emotional and physical markers can help you address everyday challenges. Prof Barry C Smith from the Centre for the Study of the Senses joins Vinny & Cate for this episode. You can also watch the series on YouTube. Search for 'The Easy Wellness Podcast, with...

A down‑to‑earth look at the real wellness challenges men face every day. What many deal with quietly but struggle to talk about. Mental health wellness coach, Pat Divilly offers simple, practical tools and honest conversation. All with the reassurance that you’re not navigating any of it on your own. Essential listening for men wanting to feel better, or for anyone hoping to better support a frien...

Dr Sharon Cox, from Behavioural Research UK explores how addiction impacts our wellness, and how we can try to break cycles. From gambling, food, phones to alcohol and drugs. Addiction is changeable with awareness, tools, and support.  You can also watch the series on YouTube. Search for 'The Easy Wellness Podcast, with Vinny & Cate' now. If you are struggling, please contact your GP or addict...

Vinny & Cate are back for a new series. Joining them in this episode is 'The Gut Health Doctor' - Megan Rossi. Dr Rossi explains the gut–brain connection and delves into our top “mood-boosting” foods — and why they help. You can also watch the series on YouTube. Search for 'The Easy Wellness Podcast' now. If you would like directed to more help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. T...

Life can be daunting and health concerns can cloud our minds. This episode aims to inform and ease those concerns around what we can and should do to take care of ourselves. GP, Dr Julian Spinks talks Vinny & Cate through many of the different ‘life health check points’ as we move through life. From breast or bowel cancer screening, to vaccinations, ‘full body ‘MOTs’ and more. This episode wil...

riggers can impact our emotional state and can vary between people, places, sights and sounds. They can link to feelings of criticism, being ignored or isolated and more. In this episode, we’re digging into the concept of emotional and psychological triggers what they are, how to spot them, and how to better understand and manage our responses. Dr Courtney Raspin will share insight into how recogn...

There are so many things that can impact how you feel about yourself. Your self-confidence and how comfortable you feel tackling certain tasks and challenges. Vocal Coach and author, Caroline Goyder joins Vinny Hurrell and Cate Conway to talk through how to address your confidence. What might be at the centre and how to apply it to your life. If you are in distress or despair and would like direct...

Are your thoughts holding you back? Do you ever feel stuck or that something deep down is saying, “You’re not enough”? In this episode we’re returning to the world of tapping with EFT Tapping Practitioner, Shauna Corr. Shauna talks through techniques to help you break free from limiting beliefs by tapping specific areas on your body.

Allergies can strike at any time of the year, and high pollen summer days are no exception. Lifelong hay fever sufferer and renowned airborne allergens expert Max Wiseberg joins Vinny & Cate to talk about what steps you can take to ease the symptoms or avoid them before they start. If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline....

In this episode we learn how to make friends with anxiety. It impacts on us all and is sometimes useful, but it can take over our lives. Psychotherapist and author Owen O’Kane helps us to understand anxiety, embrace it as part of our body, and explains how to stop it from ruling our minds and our bodies. If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bb...

The emotional journey of separation and divorce is often overlooked. The impact on your mental health and wellbeing can feel overwhelming. As a result of separation have to adjust and adapt to changes that you may feel you have little control over. Prioritising your own needs are so important. Counsellor and Physiotherapist Lindsay George joins Vinny Hurrell and Cate Conway to discuss ways of copi...

Life can be very busy and our responsibilities can make it feel that we are being physically and emotionally stretched to the point of burnout. Psychiatrist Dr Tharaka talks us through simple steps to address burnout, with the tips and tools we need to feel better. If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series...

Physiologist and sleep expert Dr Nerina Ramlakhan shares the dos and don'ts for napping. We explore the benefits and things to avoid. This series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Vinny Hurrell. Have a suggestion for a future episode? Contact the podcast via email on MeTime@bbc.co.uk . If you are suffering distress or despair, details of help and support are available...

Loneliness can creep into your life at any age, however it can be more difficult to make friends as you get older. Ciaran May talks Cate and Vinny through easy options to help get over those awkward first steps and make meaningful connections. If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate C...

We're often too busy to ensure we are paying close attention to what we drink each day. Hydration plays a huge role in our overall wellbeing and our ability to tackle the challenges life throws at us. In this episode nutritionist Jane McClenaghan talks us through the key steps to good hydration, and what to avoid, limit or change. If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help a...

Feeling drained or sluggish? In this episode, Scott Young joins Cate and Vinny as they dive into simple ways to boost your energy and stay vibrant throughout the day. From exercise to mindset and the food you eat. Whether you're battling the afternoon slump or just want to feel more alive, this episode is your go-to guide for energizing your body and mind. If you are in distress or despair and wou...

If you're a people-pleaser, you might be known for doing whatever it takes to make others happy. Although being kind and helpful is generally a good thing, going too far to please others can leave you burnt-out. Holistic cognitive behavioural therapist, Lizzie Moult joins Vinny Hurrell and Cate Conway to talk about what defines a people pleaser, the traits and the impacts. If you are in distress o...

Mindfulness and yoga teacher Bridgeen Rea-Kaya talks Vinny & Cate through a full 'body scan' meditation session. This practice can be done to help you relax and calm your mind, but also to improve your sleep. Something we could all benefit from. If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by...

For many of us the New Year can feel like a challenge we are not ready for. The expectation of ‘fresh starts and new beginnings’ can put unwanted pressure on our already busy lives. In this episode Vinny Hurrell and Cate Conway explore how to embrace it as they speak to transformational life coach, Jen price. How to grab hold of that positive mindset so many of us are chasing - without the overwhe...

The holiday season is often filled with lights, gifts, and smiles but it can also be the hardest time of the year for some people. Mental Health expert, Noel McDermott talks about what you can do to get through the holidays if you find it hard. If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate...

One of the most important things in life is the ability to sleep well. Struggling with insomnia and broken sleep can impact on so many things in our waking day. In this episode Vinny and Cate speak to Kathryn Pinkham, founder of the Insomnia Clinic, who provides help and information to enable you to improve your slumber. We also have a sleep based podcast which provides help. Search 'Sleep and Dre...

Social anxiety can control our lives, restrict our relationships with others and push us into isolation. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen explains to Cate and Vinny why it can be so debilitating. Dr Ellen also gives us some simple steps to help us or our loved one, overcome social anxiety. One step at a time. If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support,...