Podcast Episodes

Pt 1: Why You Get Sick When You Take a Break | Dr Jenna Macciochi

Dr Jenna Macciochi is an immunologist with over 20 years experience studying the immune system. 

In part one, Jenna and Dr Alex George discuss what it really means to live well for longer, how the imm…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pt 3: Why We Need to Take Silliness Seriously | Greg James

In part three, Greg James shares why we need to take silliness more seriously, how to find the fun in the mundane everyday and why it’s so important to make time to do the things that bring you joy.

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Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pt 2: Greg James on His “Unconventional” Decision

In part two, Greg James shares his journey to hosting the UK’s biggest radio show, why it’s vital to connect to your younger self and talks about how he decided he didn’t want to have children.

Plus, …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pt 1: What It’s Really Like Hosting the Radio 1 Breakfast Show | Greg James

Greg James is a broadcaster, author and the voice that wakes up the nation on BBC Radio 1’s Breakfast Show. 

In part one, Greg joins Dr Alex George to discuss the importance of live radio during the p…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pt 3: Why We Need to Rethink Mental Health in the Classroom | Ruby Wax

In part three, Ruby Wax shares her thoughts on the current state of mental health education in schools and unpacks why she believes the Finnish teaching model is one all countries should aspire to.

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Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pt 2: Why Ruby Wax Hates the Word Mindfulness

In part two, Ruby Wax opens up about her experience of depression, explains how to recognise and respond to being triggered and reveals why she doesn’t feel like the word ‘mindfulness’ is actually re…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Pt 1: Ruby Wax on Her Journey with Mental Health

Ruby Wax is a comedian, TV presenter and powerful voice in the world of mental health. She has written multiple books about her own experience with mental illness, and runs wellbeing retreats as well…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Pt 3: Why Without Risk, There’s No Adventure | Ed Jackson

In part three, Ed Jackson delves further into how he found his love for mountain climbing, finding fulfilment in his charity work, and breaks down his recent adventure completing the first-ever disab…

Published on 2 months ago

Pt 2: Climbing Mountains After Being Told I’d Never Walk Again | Ed Jackson

In part two, Ed Jackson shares how he learned to live with his disability, the importance of finding purpose for his mental health and why he decided to climb Snowdon only a year after his accident!

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Published on 2 months ago

Pt 1: From Rugby Star to Paralysis: The Moment That Changed Everything for Ed Jackson

Ed Jackson is a former professional rugby union player turned adventurer, whose life was completely changed after suffering a serious spinal cord injury in 2017. Ed’s had a phenomenal journey since h…

Published on 2 months ago