Wellness Curated

The art of calligraphy is not only therapeutic; it actually stimulates the brain and helps improve focus, memory and problem-solving skills. In China, the Tang dynasty (618-907) mandated that officials practice the art of calligraphy, and the art of lettering was one of six disciplines of higher education. Today, there is scientific evidence to show that lettering improves brain function, but long...

The Dancing Brain: Movements that sharpen your mind Who doesn’t enjoy dancing. But did you know that the way you dance – the movements, the rhythm and the new steps you push yourself to try – can enhance brain power and creativity, and even help improve the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. In this episode, you’ll meet dance psychologist Dr Peter Lovatt, who has spent twenty years working in univer...

How often have you promised yourself that you’re going to prioritise your wellness – that you’re going to get fitter or take care of your skin – and then faltered? It’s easier said than done, because, often, the goals we set are too ambitious and the changes required to achieve them are too numerous. It can all be rather overwhelming. That’s why, in this episode of Wellness Curated – the last epis...

Let's Get Physical: Not so long ago, only celebrities opted for aesthetic treatments. Botox, liposuction and dermal fillers were things that most regular people only read about in magazines with a mixture of awe and trepidation. Today, however, everyone is familiar with these procedures. It’s not uncommon for working professionals to stop by a clinic to get their Botox shots on their way to w...

Let's Get Physical: Shiamak Davar, the man who has helped numerous celebrities like Shahid Kapoor, Shah Rukh Khan, Varun Dhawan, and Alia Bhatt find their footing, both literally and metaphorically, tells you about the ways in which he has seen dance make a difference to people’s lives. Shiamak pioneered a new wave of dance in Indian films with Dil To Pagal Hai (1997), which is come to be kno...

Let's Get Physical Although few people in relationships take the trouble to lay down the boundaries, or clearly define their relationship agreements, most people would define an affair as an occasion when a partner broke such an agreement in what they felt was a committed partnership. That could be a physical affair, at times, but people can feel just as betrayed by partners who secretly corr...

Let’s Get Physical Aches and emotions: Why heartbreak really hurts Most people would agree that pain is influenced by emotion to some degree, but in this episode, you’ll hear psychologist Sushma IR and psychotherapist and psychological astrologist Arya Timblo talk about how bottled-up emotions can actually cause everyday aches and pains. Remembering that you have control over your life and resisti...

Let's Get Physical In the post-COVID world, where well-being is finally getting due attention, technological advances in  fitness technology - especially in the area of wearable devices and interactive apps - is helping people to take nutrition, health and daily activity more seriously. The downside is that you could be taking it a bit too seriously. Listen to our experts, nutritionist Neha S...

In the final part of our meditation series we find out how to attract abundance, happiness and joy, guided by healer, seeker and yogini Amrita Mann. For a transcript of this show, go to https://wellnesscurated.life/meditation-for-happiness-and-joy/ Leave a review 📌 Follow us   for more expert-led conversations where science meets self-care .

Today we are looking at the healing powers of herbs, a tradition of medicine that dates back millennia. In this podcast, we will explore the world of herbs, with my guest Collette Ruddy, who is a Trained Nutritionist and Medical Herbalist, and who specializes in women’s health. For a transcript of this show, go to https://wellnesscurated.life/herbs-for-health/ Leave a review 📌 Follow us   for mor...

Our fourth instalment in our meditation series will help you remove negativity and conflicts in your relationship and fill it instead with love. Let us hear from Amrita Mann who is a healer, seeker and yogini, and discover how to surround ourselves with Love. For a transcript of this show, go to https://wellnesscurated.life/meditation-for-love/ Leave a review 📌 Follow us   for more expert-led con...

Money is a form of energy and like energy it is meant to flow, in and out. Listen to episode 3 in our meditation series – meditation for wealth. Let’s follow Amrita Mann as she guides us… For a transcript of this show, go to https://wellnesscurated.life/meditation-for-wealth-and-abundance/ Leave a review 📌 Follow us   for more expert-led conversations where science meets self-care .

Meditation can give us a sense of calm, peace and balance that can benefit both our emotional well-being and our overall health. In episode 2 of our meditation series, we’re looking at how meditation can lead to better health. Guiding us is Amrita Mann, healer, seeker and yogini. Through her guided meditation, she has helped people sort out a number of issues from aches and pains, poor digestion,...

In this podcast, we dived deep into Psychological Astrology – discovering what it is and how it can help us understand more about our life and ourselves. My guest, Arya Punj Timblo is a professional adult and child psychotherapist  and an experienced psychological astrologer who has been working in both these fields for the past 20 years.  She also teaches Psychological Astrology online internatio...

In this podcast we discussed how to prepare for Death and live with the dying. Dr. Sarah Holmes is a Consultant in Palliative Medicine and Medical Director of Marie Curie Hospice Bradford, UK - who has worked extensively in end of life care. For a transcript of this show, go to https://wellnesscurated.life/death-and-dying-part-2/ Leave a review 📌 Follow us   for more expert-led conversations wher...

Amrita Mann is an incredible healer. Let’s look at how meditation can really help to clear our minds, boost concentration, energy, and sleep. In our series on meditation,  my guest Amrita Mann will be our guide and we’ll cover key aspects in each session including Meditation for Health, Wealth, Love and Happiness. For a transcript of this show, go to https://wellnesscurated.life/why-meditate/ Leav...

In a world that is often uncertain and ever-changing some constants remain - Death is one of them. So let me share with you this beautiful thought from Sadhguru, a yogi, mystic and best-selling author who has touched the lives of millions of people worldwide. He says  "Every breath you take, you are getting closer to the grave. But every breath you take, you can also get closer to your libera...

We are aiming to explore how to live with and alongside people with autism. But let me start with this quote from Author and Autism advocate Dr. Temple Grandin. She has said about her autism … “The world needs different kinds of minds to work together” Such an interesting idea! In today’s session we discuss  attitudes and approaches to autism, and how we can all understand more so we can support t...

Author, filmmaker and American bishop T D Jakes remarked that..  “If you can’t figure out your purpose, figure out your passion. For your passion will lead you right into your purpose”. Today we're exploring how to build passion, purpose and the practice required to achieve  a more successful, happier and fulfilling life. Guiding us is Bhawani Singh Shekhawat, a widely respected, well-travell...

The buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hahn known as the ‘father of mindfulness’ wrote in his book 'Being Peace', "Breathing in, I calm body and mind. Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the present moment I know this is the only moment.” The world is waking up to the huge benefits of breathwork. It can help with anxiety, sleep, stress and more! It is a wonderfully powerful tool which we will...

If you don’t make time for your wellness, You may have to make time for illness. We are talking migraines - they are more than just a headache - they are crippling and painful and millions suffer from them. We’ll be looking at causes, triggers, management and ayurvedic solutions with Dr Varalakshmi. Dr. Varalakshmi Yanamandra is an ayurvedic doctor and practitioner from the UK. For a transcript of...

Boundaries to manage expectations is a vital topic for people of all age groups. Every single day, I hear people say, they're overwhelmed, they feel taken for granted. They're under too much pressure. I wonder if we understood what boundaries are important to us and how to use these to manage expectations? Dr. Maria Kempinska MBE is a psychotherapist, the Creator and CEO of a comedy club...

Everywhere you go, there seems to be a lot of stress whether its students stressed about exams or even people in the road. And it just seems to be on the arch. Covid is a factor too. And Hans Selye said, he was a Hungarian Canadian doctor, and he did a lot of work on stressors and he said, “It's not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it.” So today, our guest is Dr. Ramesh Pattni OBE...

So you know how acupuncture has been known for forever? When you go through heartbreak, it shows up in the heart meridian and this is something that can be fixed through acupuncture. Simi Godagama is an acupuncturist. She's a marma therapist, and she's an ayurvedic practitioner. For a transcript of this show, go to https://wellnesscurated.life/how-can-acupuncture-help-you/ Leave a review...

Working internationally in Canada, England, Australia and America, addressing all levels of fitness and health, Katrine has helped people achieve optimal health. Her work has been featured on national television in America, and she has been quoted in a book by author Naomi Wolf. She works with a network of practitioners including medical consultants, psychotherapists, acupuncturists, homeopaths an...