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Learned helplessness - what it is and why it affects us
Season 1 Episode 56
This is a phenomenon that occurs when someone stops trying to escape pain or bad situations.
It is linked to depression and there are certain risk fac…
3 years, 1 month ago
Self-control - why it isn't always easy and tips to improve it quickly
Season 1 Episode 55
I struggle with this myself and am grateful to one of my listeners for suggesting it as a topic.
In this episode I look at the reasons why some people…
3 years, 1 month ago
Environment and health - how our surroundings can help or hinder our minds and bodies
Season 1 Episode 54
Ever wonder what in our environment might affect our health? Often these things are ‘invisible’ or we are not consciously aware of them, but they can…
3 years, 1 month ago
Longevity - the art of living well for a long time
Season 1 Episode 53
Longevity seems to be in fashion at the moment. Almost everyone wants long and healthy lives but how can we achieve that? How long is too long?
In th…
3 years, 1 month ago
The Placebo Effect - the safest drug in the world?
Season 1 Episode 52
Most people have heard of the placebo effect but is it real and why does it occur?
In this episode I look at how placebos may exert their effects and …
3 years, 2 months ago
Motivation - how to get going
Season 1 Episode 51
One of the hardest things people often find is to get going with things. How do you motivate yourself and how do you keep momentum going?
I have strug…
3 years, 2 months ago
Monkey Brain - our inner child and how to control it
Season 1 Episode 50
Our monkey brain is the part of our brain that is impulsive and powerful, hijacking us when we are tired or stressed.
Ever regretted shouting at someo…
3 years, 2 months ago
Leadership - why it matters in modern society and what makes a good one
Season 1 Episode 49
TW: (this episode mentions death)
Leadership takes many guises. Some people are born leaders and other have to learn it. What makes a good leader?
N…
3 years, 2 months ago
Managing change - an important skill for life
Season 1 Episode 48
Change can be fun or stressful depending on what it is.
Until I did my GP training 20 years ago I didn’t realise that change needs to be managed. Chan…
3 years, 2 months ago
THE HEALTH FIX - out now: the only health manual you will ever need
Season 1 Episode 47
Thank you for your support with the release of THE HEALTH FIX which has become an instant bestseller on Amazon.
In this episode I dive into the method…
3 years, 3 months ago