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Right Up My PodcastThe RUMPette 32 – Throwing Eggs at PensionersGwen & Kate chat about manifestation – is Kate finally a convert?? Walking cats and picking blueberries bra-less while dressed like Florence and the Machine. And Gwen opens up about her personal foray into anti-depressants, with potentially life-saving inside advice from a doctor friend, plus we talk orgasms! Plus, listener shout-outs and Kate's obsession with Tim Key continues with her reading out one of his LA poems replete with an astonishing American accent. If you're struggling with your mental health, please don't suffer in silence. The below organisations can provide support:MindSamaritans2025-06-2725 min
Right Up My PodcastThe RUMPette 31 – Easy on the eye, easy on the ear!In this week's itty bitty episode, Gwen & Kate talk about the awesomeness of FRIENDS helping when you're in need. 2nd hand ear cleaner-cameras, and whether they could be used elsewhere?? Giving away 'potentially useful stuff' via Whatsapp and why everyone should do it. And Kate shares with us an utterly brilliant and bonkers list of ways to get tasks done by our neuro-spicy brethren. Genius! Plus your listener shoutouts. Discussed in this episode:The totally insane and truly helpful creativity & productivity advice! By Mason Currey on SubstackFor all RUMP info in one p...2025-06-0521 min
Right Up My PodcastThe RUMPette 30 - Like a slap in the face from a big fish!It's the 30th RUMPette and the 100th episode of Right Up My Podcast! Whoop whoop! Gwen & Kate talk about the restorative joy and importance of hanging out with your 'safe people'; Gwen's sexy husky direct debit voice; gently naughty daytime drinking sessions, whether a Bloody Mary is one of your 5 a day; Gabor Maté on authenticity and the No. 1 regret of people on their death beds. Plus listener shout-outs!Other episodes referenced: Ep.53 – The Importance of Rest: Why our brains need it | Claudia HammondFor all RUMP info in one place: visit our link...2025-05-2225 min
Right Up My PodcastEp.65 – Firewalking: How walking on hot coals can be used as a tool for empowerment and self-discovery | Jen GrangeIn this special episode we talk to Jen Grange from Lakeland Wellbeing about the ancient ritual of firewalking, and how it can be used today as a tool for personal transformation, empowerment and healing. But wait, there's more – we also share with you Gwen and Kate's own firewalking experience, raising funds for the charity Temwa. As well as sharing our experiences of walking the hot coals, we also hear from our fellow firewalkers. Plus, Temwa Malawi's Programmes Manager, Kondwani Botha, about the ongoing spiritual and community practice of firewalking in Malawi. And not forgetting the Guinness World Rec...2025-05-141h 01
Right Up My PodcastThe RUMPette 29 – Don't do this while brushing your teeth!In this week's mini-one, we chat how premature camping can lead to windburn and regret; whether Kate is a BRAVE or a Karen to approach neighbouring campsite ravers with their BIG BOOMING BASS; 5 simple moves to help you (apparently) live to 100years old; the benefits of doing something different and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone from live radio to building sites! Plus listener shoutouts! And a little chat with listener Francis who tells us what he does to make himself feel good.Do you think Kate is a Karen or well within her r...2025-05-0824 min
Right Up My PodcastRUMP Rewind – Ep.4 Cold Water Swimming: The mental and physical benefits of cold water swimming and how to get started | Rowan ClarkeAs the season brightens and the water beckons, this week we dive back into our most popular episode yet – all about the vast benefits of cold water swimming.We chat to cold water swimming expert, Rowan Clarke, about everything you wanted to know about the health benefits of cold water swimming, both mental and physical. Plus a ton of essential practical information to guide would-be cold water swimmers through their first forays into this euphoria-inducing pastime.Kate goes on to take the plunge for the first time, under the watchful eye of Rowan... and it ge...2025-04-2955 min
Right Up My PodcastThe RUMPette 28 – Sorry Greg Davies, we're sh*t groupies!In this week's titchy-sode, Gwen & Kate chat about the wonders of getting into your body and out of your heads/off your screens. The joys of going to bed with a tired body, crappy radio segues – could Ed Sheran's luscious locks make you buy shampoo? And how Gwen made actual Greg Davies laugh, but will need to arm wrestle Kate to marry him. Plus the alarming symptoms of oestrogen dominance – has your doctor been subscribing you too much oestrogen gel in relation to your progesterone? Any thoughts/stories on any of the above, contact us! See th...2025-04-2425 min
Right Up My PodcastRUMP Rewind – Ep.43 Meditation & The Brain: How meditation can reshape our brains | Sara LazarIt'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.Sara is an Assistant Professor in Psychology at Harvard Medical School and an Associate Researcher in Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. Her research focuses on...2025-04-141h 02
Right Up My PodcastThe RUMPette 27 – Would anyone like these tennis balls?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 tried the Let Them theory and if it's worked. Episodes mentioned:RUMP Rewind – Ep.24 - Microdosing: Can it help with mental health and chronic pain? | Pamela KryskowEp.3...2025-04-1026 min
Right Up My PodcastRUMP Rewind – Ep.24 Microdosing: Can it help with mental health and chronic pain? | Pamela KryskowIt’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, depression, addiction and much more.Pamela is a Canadian doctor who specialises in psychedelic medicine, mental health and chronic pain...2025-03-311h 18
Right Up My PodcastThe RUMPette 26 – I'd rather be delusional than depressed!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 helping communities in Northern Malawi on the forefront of the impacts of climate change. For all RUMP info in one place: visit our linkt.ree 2025-03-2631 min
Right Up My PodcastRUMP Rewind – Ep.45 Living Remarkably: Creating a life that brings you joy | Nic Devlin & Danielle MacleodIt'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 top tips, quotes + ideas to up-level your life, get out of your own way and unleash your brilliance. Nic & Danielle run a project called Remarkable...2025-03-171h 11
Right Up My PodcastThe RUMPette 25 - Anxious, angry & impatient!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 Community. 6:30pm Tues 18 March at the Tobacco Factory in Bristol. More info and to register.Sponsor Gwen & Kate on their firewalk! Blists Hill Victorian Town – "Travel bac...2025-03-1227 min
Right Up My PodcastRUMP Rewind – Ep.27 Ecstatic Dance: Find your happy | Luisa Bradshaw-WhiteIt'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 City, Luisa talks to us about one of her big passions – ecstatic dance, as well as her relationship with her mental health, breathwork and how she finds her happ...2025-03-031h 01
Right Up My PodcastThe RUMPette 24 – In a car park with Phil Mitchell and a head torch!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 trend of 'raw-dogging' and Bridget Christie's hilarious series The Change on C4. Plus listener shout-outs re: how they spend their quality time alone. How about you, do you carve out time for y...2025-02-2627 min
Right Up My PodcastEp.64 - Memory: How our memories work and what we can do to improve them | Dr Emma CahillWe 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 challenge, as Emma sets Gwen and Kate an exercise aimed at giving our busy brains a break!If you'd like to find out mor...2025-02-191h 06
Right Up My PodcastThe RUMPette 23 - Deconstructed Boobs!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 us.Plus listener shoutouts! And some unexpected drinking advice from Gwen's hairdresser. Mentioned in this episode: Mel Robbin's Let Them TheoryOther relevant RUMP episodes: Ep.42 - Vi...2025-02-1225 min
Right Up My PodcastEp.63 – Hormones: Why understanding our hormones can change our lives | Dr Anu ArasuDr 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 proactive about our health, rather than reactive. You can also join Gwen and Kate as they take a surreal journey into dynamic meditation, in this episode's try it o...2025-02-061h 07
Right Up My PodcastThe RUMPette 22 - Buckets of water at the ready!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 Gwen to try it out. Plus listener shoutouts! Including a message from RUMP Patreon Jo Hook, who's inviting us all to take part in fun team fundraising events for Bristol-based charity...2025-01-2327 min
Right Up My PodcastEp.62 - Attachment Theory: How better understanding our attachment style can transform our relationships | Sarah McConnell and Helene IgwebuikeTherapists 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 make a huge difference to our overall well-being.You can also join Gwen and Kate as they try (with varying degrees of success) to connect with their inner child.2025-01-151h 05
Right Up My PodcastThe RUMPette 21 - Resolutions are dead!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 meaningful life. Plus listener shoutouts! And how to access Kate's new documentary film online.We discuss: The Guardian's list of "Questions to ask yourself... for...2025-01-0928 min
Right Up My PodcastEp.61 - Quantum-Touch Energy Healing: Bringing together breathwork and awareness | Karina GrantThis 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 mentors new practitioners and instructors. She has trained people from The World Health Organisation, and given talks in huge organisation around the world. Karina also delivers Permissioning and Transformation™ trainings, which includes the Permission to Reset™ your Nervous System program, which was su...2024-12-181h 05
Right Up My PodcastThe RUMPette 20 – Hello white van driver, why are you on this zoom?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!Other episodes referred to in this RUMPette: Ep.60 - Perimenopause & ADHD – Hormones, HRT and How to get Help with Lisa PaascheEp.25 - Law of Attraction – Manifesting your dreams into realit...2024-12-1124 min
Right Up My PodcastThe RUMPette 19 - Low Budget Risk Taking!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-winter or spring-winter? Plus listener shoutouts!For all RUMP info in one place: visit our linkt.ree Get a shout-out:Want a mention on the next...2024-11-2827 min
Right Up My PodcastEp.59 - Longevity and Biohacking: How to live a longer and healthier life | Dr Alka PatelWe 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 innovations in health to enable people to make decisions about their lifestyle and self-care choices. She challenges Gwen and Kate to complete her...2024-11-201h 05
Right Up My PodcastThe RUMPette 18 – Going with the Flaneur Flow!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 listener shoutouts!Support Up All Night, the third instalment in photographer Colin Moody’s Bristol book series with The History Pr...2024-11-1328 min
Right Up My PodcastEp.58 – The Power of Imagination: Why we need to unleash our imaginations to create a more hopeful future | Rob HopkinsWe 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 world.Rob also challenges Gwen and Kate to take a walk around their local neighbourhood and take photos of things they see that give them hope for 2030. Join...2024-11-071h 05
Right Up My PodcastThe RUMPette 17 – Standing sobbing in the middle of Lidl!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 oop North. Plus listener shoutouts + upcoming RUMP news! We also mention the following episodes of Right Up My Podcast:Ep.46 - Breathwork Pt 1EP.33 - Deep WorkFor all...2024-10-3026 min
Right Up My PodcastThe RUMPette 16 - We're all living in bunkers!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 + special discount codes for RUMP listeners. For all RUMP info in one place: visit our linkt.ree Get a shout-out:Want a mention on the next RUMPette? Tell us your feedback o...2024-10-2326 min
Right Up My PodcastEp.57 - The Flow: How to connect with your intuition | Danielle CollinsJoin 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 one of Dani's techniques for listening to their inner voice. Dani is a philosopher, astrologer, intuitive and coach. She’s the author of 'How to REALLY...2024-10-161h 04
Right Up My PodcastThe RUMPette 15 - I'm not dying outside Swindon!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 out Stephanie Rigg's podcastDeepak Chopra's The Seven Spiritual Laws of SuccessOur Ep 51. The Vagus Nerve, changing how we process stress with Melissa Romano.For all RUMP info in one place: visit our linkt...2024-10-1028 min
Right Up My PodcastThe RUMPette 14 - Child of the 70s!In this cute mini-me-pisode, Kate's been to a food coach and has a handy little top tip for stopping eating for non-hunger reasons – H.A.L.T.! Gwen & Kate discuss how this can be used for a wide range of situations, and how having a handy list of things to make you feel good – like talking to a friend, getting fresh air, walking around the block, or journalling – can stop you doing the thing you'll regret. We reveal an easy journalling exercise and Kate relives looking back at her old journals. Plus hear listener shoutouts and who's been tr...2024-09-2522 min
Right Up My PodcastThe RUMPette 13 - ChatGPT Saved My Life!In this bite-sized-pisode, Gwen & Kate get right into the powers of visualisation, the weird successes of vision boards and how you can POWER UP your manifestations (and make yourself feel really good in the process) with the help of Chat GPT! Plus hear your listener shout outs.Do you want to change your own life? Check out ChatGPT and make it happen!For all RUMP info in one place: visit our linkt.ree Get a shout-out:Want a mention on the next RUMPette? Tell us your feedback or what you...2024-09-1130 min
Right Up My PodcastThe RUMPette 12 - CALM THE F*CK DOWN!In this incy-wincy-sode, Gwen & Kate chat about the curse of too much movie choice and the joy of watching an old fave, Gwen gets Jack White & Jack Black mixed up AGAIN and Kate shuffles the deck of RUMP guest Melissa Romano's nervous system reset cards and walks us through some fun exercises to get back into rest & digest, which Gwen tries live. Plus listener shout outs & feedback. Do you want your own deck? Check it out here: Melissa Romano, Vagus Nerve Deck: 75 Exercises to Reset Your Nervous SystemFor all RUMP info in one place...2024-08-2928 min
Right Up My PodcastThe RUMPette 11 - Culture & cheap beerIn this pocket-sized-sode, Gwen & Kate ponder: are there benefits to drinking alcohol? Two-glasses-of-rosé-Gwen would say yes! We laugh at the best jokes from this year's Edinburgh Festival and Kate shares the morning routine for a winning day. We also try out the 100 Questions writing exercise and share the benefits of being more curious! Plus chat about listeners' love of feeling gratitude. For all RUMP info in one place: visit our linkt.ree Get a shout-out:Want a mention on the next RUMPette? Tell us your feedback or what you do to ma...2024-08-1627 min
Right Up My PodcastThe RUMPette 10 - Meat was involvedIn this ickle-bitty RUMP, Gwen & Kate chat about Polish weddings and their MASSIVE food spreads, when to change sheets, human drivers and finding out the antidote to coping behaviours we've learnt in childhood - e.g. people pleasing + perfectionism, and the importance of listing the things you love.Plus the inside scoop! Our Art Mindfulness workshop with Karly Allen and Lucia van de Drift from the Lumina Collective is going up on Patreon today! You can find it here: https://www.patreon.com/rightupmypodcastFor all RUMP info in one place: visit our linkt.ree2024-08-0127 min
Right Up My PodcastThe RUMPette 09 - Bread PornIn this mini-RUMP, Gwen & Kate ask the big question: can bread make you depressed? Where do you go when your life pillars are feeling wobbly? Is it to bed with a box of chocolates from Spar? Well you're in good company! We hear the wisdom of mantras from Miriam Margolyes and Louise Hay. Plus listeners' feedback and ways they make themselves feel good.For all RUMP info in one place: visit our linkt.ree Get a shout-out:Want a mention on the next RUMPette? Tell us your feedback or what you do...2024-07-1928 min
Right Up My PodcastThe RUMPette 08 - Am I the drama?In this teensy-sode, Gwen & Kate talk about a family stranded at sea (drinking turtle's blood?!), addiction to drama + being in fight or flight, why boring relationships are the best, why it's important to find alternative sources of dopamine, and Jimmy Carr's unlikely pearl of wisdom re: life dysmorphia. Plus listeners' feedback and ways they make themselves feel good.We talk about this episode: https://rightupmy.buzzsprout.com/1337593/14768909-ep-51-the-vagus-nerveFor all RUMP info in one place: visit our linkt.ree Get a shout-out:Want a mention on the next RUMPette...2024-06-1923 min
Right Up My PodcastEp.56 - Ice Baths: How cold water immersion can help with anxiety | Jen Bailey-HobbsJoin us as we learn about the benefits of cold water therapy combined with breathwork, with Jen Bailey-Hobbs at the beautiful Seedlings Retreats in West Wales.Jen expertly guides Gwen and Kate through their first ice bath experience. And it just so happens that they had their mics switched on… so brace yourself for splashes, a lot of huffing and puffing, and the occasional squeal. Jen then sets listeners a challenge that they can do in the comfort (or not!) of their own homes.Jen is an international breathwork instructor, cold water therapist, restorative yin yo...2024-06-121h 05
Right Up My PodcastThe RUMPette 07 - You, me and my Dad in the kitchenIn this mini-popisode, Gwen reports back from The Big Retreat Festival, we chat gong baths, energy orgasms & question Gok Wan's DJing; Kate asks - do we all tell white lies when we're late? And we feed back on our very first RUMP workshop - Art Mindfulness in which we all had our minds BLOWN staring at the Mona Lisa (the recording of which will be put on our Patreon site for free). Plus listeners' feedback + suggestions!For all RUMP info in one place: visit our linkt.ree Get a shout-out:Want a...2024-05-3024 min
Right Up My PodcastEp.55 - Psychology of Scent: How to use it to change our emotional wellbeing | Karen GilbertWe talk to fragrance expert Karen Gilbert about the relationship between scent and wellbeing. She teaches us how to better understand scent and all importantly how to harness it to change our emotional state. Karen teaches individuals and brands to make perfume, as well as combining her training in meditation and NLP to teach people about scent and wellbeing. You can also join Gwen and Kate as they take on Karen's challenge to start better understanding their emotions with the help of scent. To find out more about Karen's work and fragrance courses, bot...2024-05-221h 05
Right Up My PodcastThe RUMPette 06 - Labradors are idiots!In our latest teenisode, Gwen and Kate chat about the fact that 85% of what we worry about never comes to pass, despite what Cate Blanchett says, and we finally reveal the TRUTH on whether your cats or dogs will eat you. We also hear a clip from our chat with coach Katie Abbotts on breaking down types of rest, and talk about our faves. Plus give listeners' comments + shout outs. For more info on Katie's coaching : https://sonder-coaching.com/For all RUMP info in one place: visit our linkt.ree Get a s...2024-05-1623 min
Right Up My PodcastEp.54 - Art Mindfulness: How slow looking can help to reduce stress | Karly AllenWe’re joined by Karly Allen and Lucia van de Drift from the Lumina Collective, to learn about art mindfulness; how slow looking and guided mindfulness techniques can transform your experience of looking at art.Karly and Lucia have worked with The National Gallery, The British Museum, Manchester Art Gallery, The Royal Academy, The Royal Collection and and many more, delivering art mindfulness sessions both in person and online. Karly is an art lecturer and museum educator, and Lucia is a teacher and writer in meditation, mindfulness and Buddhism.Kate then heads to the National Ga...2024-05-091h 01
Right Up My PodcastThe RUMPette 05 - I think he fancies meIn this week's minisode, Gwen and Kate chat about the news that kissing for 6 seconds in the morning can extend your life by 4 whole years! And we ask, does a 20s hug require consent? And discuss: sleeping with cats! Fairy Lights! Virgin River! Plus listener glimmers + shout outs. For all RUMP info in one place: visit our linkt.ree Get a shout-out:Want a mention on the next RUMPette? Tell us your feedback or what you do to make yourself feel good: rightupmypodcast@gmail.com Support RUMP: I...2024-05-0121 min
Right Up My PodcastThe RUMPette 04 - The Pyramid of JoyIn this week's dinky-episode, Gwen and Kate chat about GLIMMERS! Finding the joy in the small moments in life and a new buzz word – vorfreude, aka the anticipation of joy.Gwen's prized herself out of W. Wales into the big smoke and we chat Sarah Snook being amazing in The Picture of Dorian Gray and Andrew Scott in Vanya. Plus, read your listener shout-outs and what’s coming up next.For all RUMP info in one place: visit our linkt.ree Get a shout-out:Want a mention on the next RUMPe...2024-04-1721 min
Right Up My PodcastEp.52 - Herbal Secrets: Reconnecting with the natural world | Seed SistasWe’re joined by the Seed Sistas who share their herbal secrets, as we talk all things herbalism, botany and plant medicine. They encourage us to reconnect with the natural world around us and see the magic and medicine in our hedgerows through new eyes. Don't miss the recipes that they share, including a healing dandelion tincture. And get your trowel ready as they set Gwen and Kate a challenge that gets them digging. The Seed Sistas, aka Kaz and Fi, have spent decades of study and clinical practice in herbal medicine. Head to their webs...2024-04-1057 min
Right Up My PodcastThe RUMPette 03 - Vodka in the DishwasherIn this week's mini-episode, Gwen and Kate chat about Kate in a duvet den, foot rubbing, wandering in forests, top tips on negative self-talk from @cameronrosin and the secret life of the dishwasher club. We give listener shout outs and let you know what’s coming up next.For all RUMP info in one place: visit our linkt.ree Get a shout-out:Want a mention on the next RUMPette? Tell us your feedback or what you do to make yourself feel good: rightupmypodcast@gmail.com Support RUMP: If...2024-04-0322 min
Right Up My PodcastEp.51 - The Vagus Nerve: Changing how we process stress | Melissa RomanoWe take a deep dive into our nervous system, with Melissa Romano, who educates us about the vagus nerve. She talks us through how to change the way we process stress and tone our nervous system, so that we can stay better connected, responding appropriately rather than reacting in those moments of stress.Melissa is a holistic therapist who specialises in applied polyvagal theory and integrative somatic therapy. You can find out more about Melissa and her work at reclaiminghealthy.comMelissa sets Gwen and Kate an exercise to help them check-in and stay connected...2024-03-271h 08
Right Up My PodcastThe RUMPette 02 - F*#k off Bob!In this week's mini-episode, Gwen and Kate rediscover the power of 'Tapping' (aka Emotional Freedom Technique or EFT) and Gwen shares a handy tip for stopping intrusive thoughts in their tracks. Plus, all your listener emails and shout outs.For all RUMP info in one place: visit our linkt.ree Get a shout-out:Want a mention on the next RUMPette? Tell us your feedback or what you do to make yourself feel good: rightupmypodcast@gmail.com Support RUMP: If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe, share with...2024-03-2020 min
Right Up My PodcastEp.50 - Money & the Mind: Understanding unhealthy behaviours | Lindsay Bryan-PodvinWe talk to Financial Therapist, Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, about why our psychological relationship with money can be so complicated. Lindsay unpacks the relationship between our finances and our minds, from resetting core beliefs, to understanding what underpins unhealthy spending behaviours. She sets Gwen and Kate the challenge to better understand the different emotions associated with their finances, from pay day to that take away coffee that you just can't live without... or can you. Lindsey holds a Masters in social work, and is trained in financial therapy and financial social work. You can find out more a...2024-03-131h 07
Right Up My PodcastThe RUMPette 01 - Butt Naked DancingIt's our brand new mini-episodes! Something to break up the terrible tedium between the normal longer episodes of Right Up My Podcast. Join Gwen and Kate as they chat about ways to feel good, read out listener emails and shout outs, and give some inside scoop on RUMP news!For all RUMP info in one place: visit our linkt.ree Get a shout-out:Want a mention on the next RUMPette? Tell us your feedback or what you do to make yourself feel good: rightupmypodcast@gmail.com Support RUMP: 2024-03-0618 min
Right Up My PodcastEp.49 - Acts of Kindness: How it impacts people, communities and our brains | Robin BanerjeeWhat better way to kick off a new season than by talking about kindness, with Prof. Robin Banerjee. What does it mean to be kind and is it really that important? What impacts does it have on people and communities, and can being kind sometimes be a disadvantage?Robin is a psychology professor at the University of Sussex, home to the Sussex Centre for Research on Kindness. He led the world’s largest ever project on kindness: The Kindness Test, in partnership with the BBC.You can also join Gwen and Kate as they put in...2024-02-281h 05
Right Up My PodcastEp.48 - Improv Your Life: How to listen better and improve your confidence | Imogen PalmerWe talk to Imogen Palmer about the life skills that can be learned from the art of improv, and how these can help us in our interactions with others – from learning to listen, build and collaborate, to being brave and confident in your own wonderful weirdness.Imogen also leads Gwen and Kate through a classic improv game (try this one next time you're stuck in a traffic jam... or after a few tequilas!) and sets us a challenge to try out in everyday life.Imogen is a highly experienced improv performer, coach and facilitator. For mo...2023-09-211h 02
Right Up My PodcastEp.46 - Breathwork Part 1: Functional breathing for wellbeing (and help for snorers) | Lyndsey MarriottIn this first episode of our two-part breathwork special, we talk to breathwork coach Lyndsey Marriott, all about functional breathing. Thought you knew everything there was to know about how to breathe? Well think again... Lyndsey is a Conscious Connected Breathwork facilitator and founder of Bristol Breathwork. She shares with us the benefits of optimising how we breathe and explains why this will have such an impact on our physical and mental health. She also shares some brilliant tips for those snorers out there. To find out more about Lyndsey's work head to bristolbreathwork.com2023-08-231h 01
Right Up My PodcastEp.45 - Living Remarkably: Creating a life that brings you joy | Nic Devlin & Danielle MacleodWe talk to Nic Devlin & Danielle Macleod about how to create a remarkable life, 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 top tips, quotes + ideas to up-level your life, get out of your own way and unleash your brilliance. Nic & Danielle run a project called Remarkable Women, a coaching organisation that helps people to make incredible changes in their lives. They set Gwen & Kate the simple challenge of each day trying to do s...2023-08-151h 13
Right Up My PodcastEp.44 - Grief Tending: How to live with grief | Nici HarrisonNici Harrison, founder of The Grief Space, chats with us about the lost art of grief tending. We explore how to live with and support those experiencing not just grief due to a bereavement, but the grief that comes with changes in relationships, health and shifting life circumstances. Nici is a grief tending facilitator, writer and speaker. She founded The Grief Space as a platform to shift the narrative on grief, inspire healing and bring people together at a time when we can feel most alone. Nici set us a beautiful challenge that everyone can do...2023-07-181h 05
Right Up My PodcastEp.43 - Meditation & The Brain: How meditation can reshape our brains | Sara LazarSara Lazar joins 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.Sara is Assistant Professor in Psychology at Harvard Medical School and Associate Researcher in Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. Her research focuses on the neuroscience underlying yoga and meditation. Her work has been covered by the likes of The New York Times and in TED talks, and you can find out more about her here:How Meditation Can Reshape Our Brains: Sara Lazar...2023-07-051h 04
Right Up My PodcastEp.42 - Vision Boarding: Getting clear about your futureWe talk all things Vision Boarding, in this special episode that features insights from not one, not two, but three vision boarding experts. Artist Di Ford runs vision boarding and mindful collaging workshops in West Wales. In this episode she joins Gwen and Kate in Gwen's kitchen, to help them create their very own vision boards.Artist and writer friends Jodi Jones and Laura Hailstone founded Dream, Play, Create, and have been running vision boarding workshops for many years, both in person and online. They share various exercises that can help you get the most o...2023-06-211h 00
Right Up My PodcastEp.41 - Gut Health & Mental Health: How our gut biomes directly impact our emotions | Nicola MooreNutritionist and cognitive reframing specialist Nicola Moore chats to us about the relationship between our gut health and our mental health. Nicola shares with us how and why our gut biomes are so directly linked to our emotions, as well as breaking down some common myths surrounding everyday nutrition. She also sets Gwen and Kate a helpful new way to readjust our thinking around what and when we eat. To find out more about Nicola and her work head to nicola-moore.comIn this episode, Gwen mentions the following book - Gut: The...2023-06-071h 07
Right Up My PodcastEp.40 - Argue Better: How to manage healthy conflict in relationships | Verity GlasgowWe talk to Verity Glasgow from the charity OnePlusOne about how to argue better and manage healthy conflict in our relationships, whether that's with a partner, family member, friend or colleague.Verity also sets Gwen and Kate a listening exercise, to teach better active listening skills, one of the core elements of having a healthy, rather than harmful argument.OnePlusOne specialises in helping people to have healthy relationships, and learn to argue better. They also provide training for people who work with families and young people.To find out more about OnePlusOne, head...2023-03-231h 02
Right Up My PodcastEp.39 - Connecting People: The importance of having people and purpose in our lives | Maff PottsWe talk to Maff Potts about the importance of having people and purpose in our lives. Maff is the founder of Camerados, a charity that helps people support each other through tough times. One of the main ways they do this is by setting up Public Living Rooms – places to go to when you need to connect to or just be around other humans, with no agenda, no mission and no fixing.Before setting up Camerados, Maff spent 20 years working in the homelessness sector, where he ran the largest homeless services in the country for The Salvation Ar...2023-02-221h 06
Right Up My PodcastEp.38 - Cycle Syncing: Why tuning in with your cycle is the key to better mental health | Leslie DraffinCyclical living coach, Leslie Draffin, talks us through how we can better understand our bodies and get the most out of our lives by tracking the phases we go through. And by tuning in with our own cycles, or those in nature, we can discover the key to better mental and physical health, more energy, happiness and productivity.Leslie also sets Gwen and Kate a daily task to track our patterns, taking the first step in matching our lifestyles to the different phases of our cycles, in order to live our best lives.To find o...2023-02-081h 05
Right Up My PodcastEp.37 - People Pleasing: How to break the habit and set healthy boundaries | Elsie OwenTherapist Elsie Owen joins us to lift the lid on people pleasing. We learn what people pleasing actually is and why we would all be better off if we just stop doing it. Plus, Elsie gives us a bucket load of practical tips for how we can better prioritise ourselves, maintain healthy boundaries and still be a nice person!Gwen and Kate go on to share their own people pleasing tendencies that have got them into all sorts of trouble over the years, and try out some of Elsie's tricks to make some changes.To...2023-01-251h 04
Right Up My PodcastEp.36 - Men Talk: Why talking is so important for male mental health | Ben AkersWe talk men's mental health with Ben Akers, co-founder of the male mental fitness charity, Talk Club.Talk Club is a talking and listening club for men, offering talking groups, sports groups and therapy, and has been championed recently by the likes of Liam Gallagher and Tyson Fury.We discuss the terrifying statistics around suicide in young men, and why talking (without trying to fix the problem) is so important. Ben also challenges us to ask the men in our lives, how are you out of 10?Trigger warning: This episode contains references to...2023-01-111h 01
Right Up My PodcastEp.35 - Say No to Dieting: How to nourish healthy minds and bodies | Anna AndersonAnna Anderson, author of the best-selling book From the Inside Out, joins us to talk about what it means to truly nourish our minds and bodies and break free from the outdated rules of diet culture. We look at why we comfort eat, and how pushing ourselves out of our comfort zone and working consistently towards loving ourselves is the best long-term approach to a healthy weight. Anna is a health and female empowerment coach and believes that every single woman deserves to live unapologetically with confidence, freedom and joy. Sign us up!She also...2022-12-211h 06
Right Up My PodcastEp.34 - Gardening for Wellbeing: Why getting our hands dirty is good for our mental health | Ellen MaryEllen Mary joins us for a fascinating chat about the physical and mental well-being benefits of getting our fingers in the soil, growing plants and connecting with the natural world.Ellen is an author, broadcaster, speaker, creator, podcaster, columnist & gardener. She's trained in horticulture, social and therapeutic horticulture, cognitive behaviour therapy and wellness coaching, and talks at shows and events around the country about gardening, nature and how we are connected together.To find out more about Ellen and her work go to https://www.ellenmarygardening.co.uk/Link to episode in bio.2022-12-081h 00
Right Up My PodcastEp.33 - Deep Work: How to avoid distraction and get into a state of flow | Alicia NavarroWe talk to Alicia Navarro about the enormous benefits of Deep Work and how to achieve it. She also discusses why it's becoming increasingly hard for people to focus, sharing a number of psychological hacks to avoid distraction and get into a state of deep work and flow. Alicia Navarro is the CEO and founder of FLOWN, an online platform that supports people in accessing deep work, achieve better focus and feel good about it. She also sets Gwen and Kate a challenge to help them clear their minds in preparation for a deep work...2022-11-231h 00
Right Up My PodcastEp.32 - Intuitive Painting: The therapeutic benefits of art | Vicky PaulArtist Vicky Paul joins us to chat about the therapeutic benefits of intuitive painting. Vicky is an abstract artist and energy healer and teaches people to use art as a way to express and process emotions, plus tap into their psychic powers and channel their intuition. She also guides us through how to do our own intuitive energy paintings. It doesn't matter whether you think you're creative or not, you don't even need to own any paints or a paintbrush. Get ready to let loose! And release your inner child and inner guide.As per...2022-09-021h 08
Right Up My PodcastEp.31 - Changing Habits: How to break unhelpful habits and form new ones | Shahroo IzadiBehavioural Change Specialist, Shahroo Izadi, joins us to explore how to break those unhelpful habits and form some sparkly new ones.Shahroo is a psychologist whose approach is inspired by her experience of working with people with addictions. She was awarded 'Thought Leader of the Year' Baton Award at the House of Lords, and Women’s Health magazine has called her “Britain’s answer to Brene Brown.” You can find out more about Shahroo, her workshops and coaching services here: https://www.shahrooizadi.co.uk/Shahroo's books include The Last Diet and the no.1 bes...2022-08-171h 10
Right Up My PodcastEp.30 - Exercise: Positivity, exercise and future-proofing your health | Mr MotivatorMr Motivator (yes, THE Mr Motivator) chats to us about everything from exercise to positivity, future-proofing your health, leading an exercise class before a funeral, the importance of wearing Day-Glo lycra and how he likes to tell his wife he loves her. The Jamaican-born British fitness instructor burst onto our screens in the '90s and quickly became a household name following appearances on the UK breakfast television show GMTV. His legendary infectious positivity, fun live fitness sessions and advice for viewers saw him return to our screens during the pandemic when we needed him most! And...2022-08-031h 02
Right Up My PodcastEp.29 - Activism & Optimism: Why we should be hopeful about the future | Anne ThereseAnne Therese, founder of The Climate Optimist, chats to us about the relationship between activism and feeling good. Anne is a speaker, educator and long-term environmental activist. She explains how we are more likely to act and make changes in our lives if we feel hopeful about the future, rather than being paralysed by fear and anger. You can find out more about Anne and all the incredible work that she does at: https://www.theclimateoptimist.com/Her book The Climate Optimist Handbook is out this Autumn.Here are some links t...2022-07-201h 07
Right Up My PodcastEp.28 - Anti-Burnout Club: How to avoid overwhelm and chronic stress | Bex SpillerWe're talking all things burnout and chronic stress with the founder of The Anti-Burnout Club, Bex Spiller. Bex explains what burnout actually means and how it's not just reserved for city CEOs but can affect all of us juggling busy lives. She shares how to spot the signs (erm screen scrolling & bingeing anyone?) how to deal with burnout and most importantly how to prevent reaching overwhelm in the first place. She also shares her own experiences with burnout, which led to her completely changing her life. We discuss finding the things that bring you joy, learning to...2022-06-301h 06
Right Up My PodcastEp.27 - Ecstatic Dance: Find your happy | Luisa Bradshaw-WhiteWe talk 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 City, Luisa talks to us about one of her big passions – ecstatic dance, as well as her relationship with her mental health, breathwork and how she finds her happy.Also, don't miss Gwen and Kate reporting back from the festival straight after taking part in one of Luisa's ecstatic dance workshops and cacao ceremonies... let's just say they went in deep!You can find out mo...2022-06-141h 01
Right Up My PodcastEp.26 - Rituals & Spells: Bringing focus, intention and a bit of magic into everyday life | Semra HakseverWe talk to Semra Haksever, AKA Mama Moon, about everyday rituals and spells and how we can all bring a bit of magic into our lives.Semra describes herself as an eclectic witch, intuitive, healer and empath. She shows us how even the simplest act can be a ritual to bring focus into your day, if done with the right intention. She also shares her knowledge of different herbs and how you can use them in your own home, as well as guiding us through a love ritual.Plus, join in with Gwen and Kate...2022-06-011h 05
Right Up My PodcastEp.25 - Law of Attraction: Manifesting your dreams into reality | Emma MumfordWe talk to Emma Mumford about the Law of Attraction and manifesting, exploring how to turn our dreams into reality.Emma is the UK’s leading Law of Attraction expert. She's also an award-winning life coach and best selling author (Spiritual Queen, 2019 No. 1 best-selling book on Amazon). She has her own podcast called ‘Spiritual Queen’s Badass Podcast’ and has been featured on This Morning, BBC Radio 2 and a multitude of other places.Gwen and Kate then put Emma's advice from her book Positively Wealthy into practice and share their no less than life-changing results.You...2022-05-191h 12
Right Up My PodcastEp.24 - Microdosing: Can it help with mental health and chronic pain? | Pamela KryskowWe 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, depression, addiction and much more.Pamela is a Canadian doctor who specialises in psychedelic medicine, mental health and chronic pain. She is a clinical instructor at the University of British Columbia and a founding board member of the Canadian Psychedelic Association. In addition, she is involved in the largest ongoing microdosing study to date, Microdose.me We learn about clinical trials, the successes and challenges, the rise in p...2022-02-251h 18
Right Up My PodcastEp.23 - A Magical Year: How exploring mystical thinking can change your life | Emma HowarthWe talk to journalist Emma Howarth about her book 'A Year of Mystical Thinking' – an account of the year that changed her life, where she explored the power of vision boarding, sound baths, spirit guides, rituals, mediation, tarot, oracle cards, crystals, astrology & manifestations...to name just a few.Emma shares with us her experiences, and sets us and the listener a challenge to kick start our magical year. Kate also goes on a surreal journey to find her spirit guide and Gwen gets serious about her new moon intentions. To find out more about Emma and...2022-02-0459 min
Right Up My PodcastEp.22 - Smutty Letters: Rediscover the lost art of letter writing | Rosy PendlebabyRediscover the lost art of letter writing. But not any old letter... this episode we are exploring the world of smutty letter writing. Why? Because it's FUN! We are joined by Rosy Pendlebaby, who runs smutty letter writing workshops around the country and is on a mission to make us all fall in love with letter writing again. Rosy also sets us, and you the listener, a letter-writing challenge... so have your pen and paper at the ready and get ready to pass on the joy (via the post) to your lover, ex, friend or yourself! If y...2022-01-2058 min
Right Up My PodcastEp.21 - Phone Freedom: How to change your relationship with your smartphone | Daria KussWhich apps are your weakness? Instagram, WhatsApp, dating apps? ALL of them? If you've ever lost precious time to your smartphone that could been spent doing something better, or even doing nothing at all, then this episode's for you.We talk to cyberpyschology expert, Daria Kuss, about smartphone addiction. We discuss what happens to our brains when we're on our smartphones, why too much time on them can become a problem and how we can change our habits and relationship with our phones (hopefully) for good!In a bid to break their own bad phone...2021-12-161h 00
Right Up My PodcastEp.20 - Perimeno-go: Demystifying the perimenopause – HRT, nutrition, lifestyle, exercise and sex | Emma BardwellWe talk to women's health expert and registered nutritionist, Emma Bardwell, about perimenopause – a hot topic that despite getting an increased amount of media attention, still leaves many women with a lot of unanswered questions. Emma takes an evidence-based, no-nonsense approach to demystifying the perimenopause. We talk all things HRT, nutrition, lifestyle, exercise & sex, debunking myths left, right and centre. This week we get practical in the try it out section! And Gwen shares her experience of how, armed with this new knowledge, she visited her GP to start HRT. You can find out...2021-12-011h 12
Right Up My PodcastEp.19 - Celebrating Failure: How not to fear failure and trust your inner voice | Rebecca HartnellHave you ever failed at something? Of course you have, we all have! So in this episode we celebrate all things to do with failure. We speak to coach and mentor, Rebecca Hartnell, about how to work with failure, rather than be paralysed by it or by the fear of it. This leads us on to a wider chat about trusting our inner voice, grasping gratitudes and retraining our brains to find the gold in things that didn't go right the first time.Head to our Patreon page for a reminder of the questions that Rebecca suggests...2021-11-1953 min
Right Up My PodcastEp.18 - Listening & Being Heard: How to be a better listener and communicate more effectively | Charisse CookeWe talk to psychotherapist and relationships expert, Charisse Cooke, about how to be better listeners. And double whammy, we also learn about how we can communicate in a way that makes you feel like you're being heard. Some times we get it right, some times we don't, but it's fair to say that Charisse's incredible tips have definitely made both of us think about the way we chat and how we can do it better.You can find out more about Charisse at https://charissecooke.com/Plus, don't miss her on instagram https://www.instagram.com...2021-11-0455 min
Right Up My PodcastEp.17 - Why We Need Adventure: The importance of pushing ourselves out of our comfort zones | Belinda KirkWe kick off Series 3 with a shot of adrenaline, looking at why adventure is so important to our wellbeing. And luckily for us, we’re not (only) talking about climbing Everest here, but rather shaking things up, breaking our routines, pushing ourselves out of our comfort zones and expanding what we see as possible for ourselves.We’re joined by explorer and author of the book Adventure Revolution, Belinda Kirk, who has spent the last 20 years researching the powerful impact of bringing a bit more adventure into our lives, what it does to our brains and how it p...2021-10-2158 min
Right Up My PodcastEp.16 - Dreams: Why we dream, how to interpret our dreams and why it's such an important process | Matthew BowesIn our final episode this season, we talk with psychotherapist Matthew Bowes about dream interpretation. We discuss why we dream and why it's such an important process. We also talk about what our dreams mean and how we can use them to process emotions and events in our life. Ever wondered why your dreams are so surreal and often hard to remember? We've got the answers here!You can find out more about Matthew and the work he does at: http://matthewbowespsychotherapy.co.uk/dream-interpreter/He is also on Twitter: MatBowesTherapyFor all R...2021-07-031h 12
Right Up My PodcastEp.15 - The Art of Sleep: How to improve your sleep and why it's so important | Dr Nerina RamlakhanIf you've ever struggled to get a good night's sleep then this is the episode for you! We talk to leading sleep expert and neurophysiologist Dr Nerina Ramlakhan. Join us as we discuss why we sleep, what our brains are doing while we sleep and, most importantly, she shares with us her five non negotiables for good sleep, born out of years of research.You can find out more about Dr Nerina and her work at drnerina.comDon't miss her range of really helpful books on sleep: https://drnerina.com/books/And...2021-06-1056 min
Right Up My PodcastEp.14 - Energy Healing: Understanding intuitive energy healing and how to cleanse your chakras | Tracy LangleyStep into the intriguing world of intuitive energy healing. Join us as we talk to Energy Alignment Practitioner, Tracy Langley, about the work that she does, after discovering her natural talent as a child, combining energy healing with psychotherapy and past-life regression.Tracy talks us through how to cleanse your chakras at home, and we both then go on to share our individual experiences of having 1-to-1 energy work sessions with Tracy.You can enjoy Tracy's full chakra cleansing mediation for FREE at our Patreon site: https://www.patreon.com/posts/51723478To find...2021-05-281h 03
Right Up My PodcastEp.13 - The Joy of Play: How to rediscover your inner child | Abbie HeadonWe rediscover the JOY of our inner child and explore the lost art of play. Abbie Headon, author of 'Build Yourself Happy: The Joy of Lego Play,' shares with us the wide-ranging and sometimes surprising benefits of focussed play. Abbie's book 'Build Yourself Happy' is published by DK: https://www.dk.com/uk/book/9781465491121-lego-build-yourself-happy/You can follow Abbie at https://www.instagram.com/abbieheadon/and https://twitter.com/AbbieHeadonLego White Noise album: https://open.spotify.com/album/6qZUya0mkucuxvoIp4akVT?si=0yNgyD7LTe-Bb-IaJnOn-A&nd=1To see all t...2021-05-1459 min
Right Up My PodcastEp.12 - SOMA Breathwork: Using it to manage stress and feel healthier and happier | Tim SnellWe talk to SOMA Breath Master Instructor, Tim Snell, all about SOMA Breathwork. Tim explains to us what SOMA breath is and where it comes from, bringing together ancient breathing and meditation techniques, music and guided visualisation.We explore ways to still the mind in moments of stress, feel healthier and happier by elevating your emotional state and create more balance in your body and mind.Tim also guides us through a SOMA Breathwork session and we share a short extract of the intro to this in the episode.So take a deep...2021-04-2854 min
Right Up My PodcastEp.11 - Sound Therapy: Using therapeutic sound to reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure and boost your mood | Farzana AliDo you like a gong? What about a bong, or even a dong! Join us as we explore the world of therapeutic sound, with expert Sound Therapist Farzana Ali, who uses crystal bowls, Himalayan bowls and drums to induce meditation and a deep state of relaxation.Sound therapy can reduce anxiety, boost mood, lower blood pressure and even alleviate chronic pain, and much much more.Find out more about Farzana at https://www.instagram.com/thesoundtherapist/You can enjoy Farzana's full crystal bowl meditation, recorded exclusively for Right Up My Podcast listeners, for...2021-04-1457 min
Right Up My PodcastEp.10 - Walking Therapy: The healing power of walking to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress and anger | Jonathan HobenSpring has officially sprung, and all we want is to be OUTSIDE! Join us as we talk to integrative psychotherapist Jonathan Hoben about the healing power of walking. Jonathan, who pioneered the concept of Walking Therapy, shares his insights and experiences of using the 'walk and think' method to help clients reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, low self-confidence, work stress & anger, and to live healthy, fulfilling lives.Find our more about Jonathan and his work https://jonathanhoban.com/Follow Jonathan on instagram, where he will be running insta live sessions giving free advice: https://www...2021-03-3156 min
Right Up My PodcastEp.9 - Laughter Yoga: Why laughter is so good for our minds and our bodies | Lotte MikkelsenWe kick off Season 2 exploring the ultimate feel-good activity, laughter. Who doesn't like a good old belly laugh, right? We're joined by Laughter Yoga expert Lotte Mikkelsen, who explains exactly why laughter is so good for us both physically and mentally, and the incredible things that happen in our bodies when we have a good ol' LOLz. She also shares with us different ways that we can all bring more laughter into our everyday.If you would like to find our more about Laughter Yoga and the work that Lotte does then go to https://www.unitedmind...2021-03-1757 min
Right Up My PodcastEp.8 - Tantric Massage: The philosophy and positive impact of tantric massage | KeoneWe talk to tantric practitioner and teacher Keone, who gives us an insight into the philosophy behind tantric massage and the vast positive impacts that it has on many people's lives. As an end of season Christmas treat, we hear the edited highlights of Gwen's visit with tantric masseur, Graham, and Kate tries out some intimate new tricks at home.Warning: there is a lot of talk of genitalia in this episode. Plus a LOT of giggling. Not fit for children or Gwen & Kate's dads. Massive thanks to all our listeners for your support during o...2020-12-221h 02
Right Up My PodcastEp.7 - Getting Sh*t Done: How to overcome procrastination | Fiona PowleyEver had a task to do that for some reason you can never quite get round to? Or felt that uneasy feeling when you're chilling out, because deep down you know that there are other things that you really should be doing? Yup, us too! In this episode we talk to Change Coach, Fiona Powley, about procrastination and what's behind this frustrating but very common behaviour. She walks us through a series of techniques that we can use to overcome... and we're not talking timers and lists here.If you'd like to receive Fiona's procrastination toolkit, put...2020-12-0957 min
Right Up My PodcastEp.6 - Grounding: The health benefits of being barefoot, from pain and stress relief, to improved sleep and reduced inflammation | Gaetan ChevalierCome on a journey of discovery into the world of Grounding, aka Earthing. It turns out there is a reason why it feels so good to be barefoot, whether that's on the beach or in the grass – something so simple that we humans have been doing forever, although less so in our modern lives. Dr. Gaetan Chevalier PhD, Director of The Earthing Institute, talks us through the research being done on the health benefits associated with regularly spending time barefoot on the ground, including pain and stress relief, improved sleep and reduced inflammation.To find out more ab...2020-11-2557 min
Right Up My PodcastEp.5 - EFT: How the Emotional Freedom Technique, or Tapping, can help with stress and anxiety | Brad YatesEver heard of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), otherwise known as Tapping? No? Well, look no further! In this BUMPER episode, we bring you not one, but two experts to talk us through the physical and emotional benefits of Tapping. We learn how it's used in hospitals and schools, in situations of stress and anxiety, and how it can help you manage those uncomfortable emotions that are all part of being human.Featuring non-other than Brad Yates – the Godfather of Tapping and one of the leading names in the world of EFT, dialling in all the way from th...2020-11-1259 min
Right Up My PodcastEp.4 - Cold Water Swimming: The mental and physical benefits of cold water swimming and how to get started | Rowan ClarkeSeems everyone's taking a dip in cold water lately! So in this episode, we chat to cold water swimming expert, Rowan Clarke, about everything you wanted to know about the health benefits of cold water swimming, both mental and physical. Plus a tonne of essential practical information to guide would-be cold water swimmers through their first forays into this euphoria-inducing pastime. Kate goes on to take the plunge for the first time, under the watchful eye of Rowan... and it gets vocal!You can find out more about Rowan's outdoor swim coaching sessions here: https://www.outdoorswimcoach...2020-10-2658 min
Right Up My PodcastEp.3 - Forest Bathing: The physical and psychological health benefits of being in the woods, AKA Shinrin Yoku | Stefan BatorjisThis mind-blowing chat with eco-therapist Stefan Batorijs shines a light on both the physical and psychological health benefits of spending time in the forest. We explore the Japanese art of Shinrin Yoku, which translates as 'Forest Bathing', and disappear into the woods ourselves, discovering some surprising truths about how our bodies and minds react to the environment we long ago evolved in.To find out more about Stefan's Shinrin Yoku courses, plus the other work he does, go to http://natureandtherapy.co.uk/For all RUMP info in one place: visit our linkt.ree 2020-10-1256 min
Right Up My PodcastEp.2 - ASMR: Feeling SoundWe take a deep-dive into the fascinating world of ASMR. What is ASMR? Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response is the experience of 'feeling sound' or having a physical response to audio and is used by a growing number of people to help with anxiety, insomnia, relaxation and even pain relief. As well as exploring the very different sides to ASMR, we also have a fascinating chat with Psychologist Giulia Poerio about the science behind the phenomenon. We recommend you listen to this episode using headphones to get the full ASMR effect from the clips we play.Thanks to...2020-09-2743 min
Right Up My PodcastEp.1 - Living OrgasmicallyThis inspiring chat with Transformation Catalyst & Sexological Bodyworker, Klana Ludwig, shows us how to reconnect with ourselves through our bodies, even when our lives are surrounded by chaos (our chat took place during lockdown).Klana shares a simple yet potentially life changing daily practice and let's us into the secret of how "living orgasmically" can help us love our bodies and ourselves more.You can find out more about the amazing work that Klana does at klana.us.Warning: Contains some bad language and X-rated chat!For all RUMP info in...2020-09-1436 min
Right Up My PodcastThe theme tune!Launching on Monday 14th September 2020.Right Up My Podcast, talking to people about the things that are right up their strasse, that make them feel good. Hosted by Gwen Watson and Kate White.For all RUMP info in one place: visit our linkt.ree Get a shout-out:Want a mention on the next RUMPette? Tell us your feedback or what you do to make yourself feel good: rightupmypodcast@gmail.com Support RUMP: If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe, share with your friends a...2020-09-0800 min