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LagomMindMatthew Todd, Straight Jacket- LGBT Mental HealthEpisode two of this series of the LagomMind mental health podcast spoke to Matthew Todd. Matthew is former editor of Attitude magazine and Straight Jacket, a book Elton John described as “an essential read for every gay man”.Hope you enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-01-2043 minLagomMindSteve Crossman, Sport, Mental Health and EpilepsyHappy New Yeat and welcome to the new series of the LagomMind Podcast. To kick things off we spoke to the fantastic broadcaster Steve Crossman about a whole range of topics including his own mental health and the power of athletes like Simone Biles and Ben Stokes talking about thier mental health. To find out more about Steve you can tune into 5 Live on a Sunday afternoon or listen to the brilliant Euro Leagues Podcast. If you enjoy the episode please give us a rating and review or get in touch!
2022-01-0550 min
LagomMindDr Robin Carhart-Harris, Mental Health and PsychedelicsThis week we spoke to Dr Robin Carhart-Harris from the Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London. Robin and his team focus on the clinical use of psychedelics, in particular looking at their potential in the treatment of depression.Robin was an absolutely fascinating guest and I hope you enjoy the episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-1936 min
Man MarkingYou're worth taking care of - #4 Mindfulness (Harry Rice)You're worth taking care of #4 Mindfulness (Harry Rice)
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2021, we will be releasing daily episodes discussing different types of treatments and therapies available for your mental health.
Approaching professional mental health support can be a leap into the unknown for a lot of people. For the last 13 months we have been asking you to open up and talk about your mental health, and we feel as though it is imperative for us to now demonstrate to you that when you are ready to talk, there is somebody that is r...
2021-05-1330 min
LagomMindRonny Reng, Robert Enke- A Life Too ShortHi everyone, this week we spoke to the author and journalist Ronny Reng about his book A Life Too Short- The Tragedy of Robert Enke. The book details the life of the German national team goalkeeper Robert Enke who died by suicide in November 2009. Ronny writes in an incredibly compassionate and well-researched manner, and the book is genuinely moving. Just a warning that the episode discusses suicide so may be inappropriate for some people.To find out more about Robert and the foundation in his name visit:https://robert-enke-stiftung.de/
2021-05-1235 min
LagomMindOliver Kamm, Mending the MindIn the second episode of this series, we spoke to Oliver Kamm. Oliver is a leader writer and columnist at the Times, and we discuss his book Mending the Mind, where he details his experience with severe depression and the tools he used in recovery.If you enjoy the episode, please give us a rating and review on iTunes.To find out more about Oliver, you can follow him on Twitter @oliverkamm or read his writing in The Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-1231 minLagomMindDr Judson Brewer, Unwinding AnxietyWelcome to the latest series of the LagomMind podcast. In this opening episode, we spoke to internationally renowned addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr Judson Brewer about his work and new book Unwinding Anxiety.Dr Jud is the director of research and innovation at the Mindfulness Center and associate professor in psychiatry at the School of Medicine at Brown University, as well as the executive medical director of behavioral health at Sharecare.If you enjoy the episode, why not give us a rating and review on iTunes.To find out more...
2021-05-1227 minLagomMindFrancesca Specter, Alonement and LonelinessHi everyone, in the last episode of this series, we spoke to Francesca Specter. Francesca is the host of the Alonement podcast and author of the upcoming book of the same name.We spoke about what atonement is and why its important to develop the skills to be by yourself.As ever if you enjoy the episode, please give us a rating and review where ever you get your podcasts!If you want to find out more about Francesca:If you want to find out more about...
2021-05-1230 minLagomMindDr Roland Zahn, Tackling Treatment-Resistant DepressionHi everyone, this week we had a conversation with Dr Roland Zahn, a consultant psychiatrist at Kings College London.We looked at his work with grief, the effectiveness of antidepressants and neurofeedback.As ever if you enjoy the episode, please give us a rating and review where ever you get your podcasts!To find out more about our guests:Twitter: @roland_zahnWebsite: https://london-depression-institute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-1234 min
LagomMindEmma Slade, From Banking to BhutanHi everyone, in this episode we spoke to Emma Slade author of the fabulous book Set Free. Emma has an amazing life story in which after she was taken hostage at gunpoint during her high flying banking career; she embarked upon a journey that resulted in her becoming an ordained Nun in Bhutan.Emma has also set up the brilliant Opening your Heart to Bhutan charity, and we talk about all this in the episode.As ever if you enjoy the episode, please give us a rating and review wherever you get your...
2021-05-1237 min
LagomMindMatt Woosnam, Football and Mental HealthHi everyone, in the second episode of this series we spoke to the Athletic's Crystal Palace correspondent Matt Woosnam about his own mental health and mental health in football more generally!If you want to find out more about Matt and his work:Twitter- @mattwoosieWebsite-https://theathletic.co.uk/team/crystal-palace/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-1244 minLagomMindJames Grimes and Prof Sam Thomas, Gambling and Mental HealthHi everyone and welcome to this new series of the LagomMind podcast! In this first episode, we spoke to James Grimes from the Big Step campaign and Samantha Thomas a Professor of public health about the impact of gambling on mental health, especially its association with sports.As ever if you enjoy the episode give us a rating and review! To find out more about our guests:Twitter: @doc_samantha @the_bigstepWebsite: https://the-bigstep.com/home Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
2021-05-1234 minLagomMindIsabel Hardman, The Natural Health ServiceThis week we spoke to Isabel Hardman. Isabel is assistant editor of the Spectator and the best selling author of Why We Get the Wrong Politicians and the Natural Health Service. We spoke about her own experiences of mental health and how nature, and in particular open water swimming and the outdoors helped her. We also looked at how coronavirus may change our relationship to nature and the natural world for good. If you want to find out more about Isabel:Twitter- @isabelhardmanInstagram- @isabel.hardman...
2021-05-1228 minLagomMindAnnabelle Padwick, Gardening for the MindThis week we spoke to Annabelle Padwick. Annabelle is a gardener, author and therapist who used gardening to soothe her own mental health issues. Our conversation looked at her journey with mental health, how gardening, nature and her allotment helped her, as well as how lockdown may change the way we view nature and wellbeing.To find out more about Annabelle-Twitter- @LifeatNo27Instagram- @LifeatNo27Website- https://lifeatno27.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-1242 min
LagomMindSebene Selassie, Meditation, Cancer and Unconscious BiasThis week we spoke to Sebene Selassie. Sebene is a meditation teacher, author and speaker. She is also a three-time breast cancer survivor, and her work focuses on the areas of belonging and identity. This was inspired by her experiences of having moved to a white neighbourhood in Washington, D.C from Addis Ababa and being "a tomboy black girl who loved Monty Python and UB40. I never believed I belonged"Our conversation looked at her journey into meditation and her work in unconscious biases amongst much more.To find out more about...
2021-05-1240 minLagomMindDr Gabriel Felix, Black Mental Health and CoronavirusThis week we spoke to the brilliant Dr Gabriel Felix. Gabriel is a Psychiatry resident at Harvard with a particular passion for black mental health and justice Our conversation looked why he wanted to get into psychiatry and the impact of corona on black mental health in the USA.If you enjoy the episode please give us a rating and review on iTunes. To find out more about Gabriel:Twitter- @thedoctorfelixWebsite-https://www.drgabrielfelix.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
2021-05-1229 minLagomMindTom Hourigan, Health Anxiety During CoronavirusIn this sixth episode of our lockdown series, we spoke to Tom Hourigan about health anxiety. Tom is a senior journalist at the BBC and you've probably heard him reading the news on BBC Radio 2, Five Live and 6 Music. Our chat looked at how his health anxiety started and what helped him with it and how he is coping with having to be across the coronavirus news while having health anxiety.If you want to find out more about Tom:Twitter @tomhouriganWebsite http://www.tomhourigan.co.uk
2021-04-3050 min
LagomMindLucy Jones, Why Our Minds Need the WildIn this fifth episode of our special lockdown series, we spoke to journalist and author Lucy Jones about her book, Losing Eden which details why our minds need the wild.Our conversation touched upon how nature, along with more traditional treatment was important for her recovery from addiction and other MH issues and the role of our relationship to the natural world plays in MH as well as much more.If you want to find out more about Lucy and Finding Eden:Website- http://lucyfjones.comTwitter- @lucyjones
2021-04-3043 min
LagomMindSE05E02- Oliver Kamm, Mending the MindIn the second episode of this series, we spoke to Oliver Kamm. Oliver is a leader writer and columnist at the Times, and we discuss his book Mending the Mind, where he details his experience with severe depression and the tools he used in recovery.
If you enjoy the episode, please give us a rating and review on iTunes.
To find out more about Oliver, you can follow him on Twitter @oliverkamm or read his writing in The Times.
2021-03-1731 min
LagomMindSE05E01- Dr Judson Brewer, Unwinding AnxietyWelcome to the latest series of the LagomMind podcast. In this opening episode, we spoke to internationally renowned addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr Judson Brewer about his work and new book Unwinding Anxiety.
Dr Jud is the director of research and innovation at the Mindfulness Center and associate professor in psychiatry at the School of Medicine at Brown University, as well as the executive medical director of behavioral health at Sharecare.
If you enjoy the episode, why not give us a rating and review on iTunes.
To find out more about his fascinating research visit https://drjud.com
2021-03-1027 min
LagomMindSE04E05- Francesca Specter, Alonement and LonelinessHi everyone, in the last episode of this series, we spoke to Francesca Spector. Francesca is the host of the Alonement podcast and author of the upcoming book of the same name.
We spoke about what atonement is and why its important to develop the skills to be by yourself.
As ever if you enjoy the episode, please give us a rating and review where ever you get your podcasts!
If you want to find out more about Francesca:
If you want to find out more about Francesca:
Twitter- @ChezSpecter
Website- http://www.francescaspecter.co.uk
Book- https://www.waterstones...
2020-11-2530 minLagomMindSE04E04- Dr Roland Zahn, Tackling Treatment-Resistant DepressionHi everyone, this week we had a conversation with Dr Roland Zahn, a consultant psychiatrist at Kings College London.
We looked at his work with
grief, the effectiveness of antidepressants and neurofeedback.
As ever if you enjoy the episode, please give us a rating and review where ever you get your podcasts!
To find out more about our guests:
Twitter: @roland_zahn
Website: https://london-depression-institute.org
2020-11-1834 minLagomMindSE04E03- Emma Slade, From Banking to BhutanHi everyone, in this episode we spoke to Emma Slade author of the fabulous book Set Free. Emma has an amazing life story in which after she was taken hostage at gunpoint during her high flying banking career; she embarked upon a journey that resulted in her becoming an ordained Nun in Bhutan.
Emma has also set up the brilliant Opening your Heart to Bhutan charity, and we talk about all this in the episode.
As ever if you enjoy the episode, please give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts from!
To find out more about...
2020-11-1137 minLagomMindSE04E02- Matt Woosnam, Football and Mental HealthHi everyone, in the second episode of this series we spoke to the Athletic's Crystal Palace correspondent Matt Woosnam about his own mental health and mental health in football more generally!
If you want to find out more about Matt and his work:
Twitter- @mattwoosie
Website-https://theathletic.co.uk/team/crystal-palace/
2020-11-0444 minLagomMindSE04E01- James Grimes and Prof Sam Thomas, Gambling and Mental HealthHi everyone and welcome to this new series of the LagomMind podcast!
In this first episode, we spoke to James Grimes from the Big Step campaign and Samantha Thomas a Professor of public health about the impact of gambling on mental health, especially its association with sports.
As ever if you enjoy the episode give us a rating and review!
To find out more about our guests:
Twitter: @doc_samantha @the_bigstep
Website: https://the-bigstep.com/home
2020-10-2734 minLagomMindSE03E11- Isabel Hardman, Mental Health and NatureThis week we spoke to Isabel Hardman. Isabel is assistant editor of the Spectator and the best selling author of Why We Get the Wrong Politicians and the Natural Health Service.
We spoke about her own experiences of mental health and how nature, and in particular open water swimming and the outdoors helped her. We also looked at how coronavirus may change our relationship to nature and the natural world for good.
If you want to find out more about Isabel:
Twitter- @isabelhardman
Instagram- @isabel.hardman
Website- https://www.spectator.co.uk/writer/isabel-hardman
2020-07-2200 minLagomMindSE03E10- Annabelle Padwick, Gardening for the MindThis week we spoke to Annabelle Padwick. Annabelle is a gardener, author and therapist who used gardening to soothe her own mental health issues.
Our conversation looked at her journey with mental health, how gardening, nature and her allotment helped her, as well as how lockdown may change the way we view nature and wellbeing.
To find out more about Annabelle-
Twitter- @LifeatNo27
Instagram- @LifeatNo27
Website- https://lifeatno27.com
2020-07-1300 minLagomMindSE03E09- Sebene Selassie, Meditation, Cancer and Unconscious BiasThis week we spoke to Sebene Selassie. Sebene is a meditation teacher, author and speaker. She is also a three-time breast cancer survivor, and her work focuses on the areas of belonging and identity. This was inspired by her experiences of having moved to a white neighbourhood in Washington, D.C from Addis Ababa and being "a tomboy black girl who loved Monty Python and UB40. I never believed I belonged"
Our conversation looked at her journey into meditation and her work in unconscious biases amongst much more.
To find out more about Sebene:
Website- https://www.sebeneselassie...
2020-07-0300 minLagomMindSE03E08- Dr Gabriel Felix, Black Mental Health and CoronavirusThis week we spoke to the brilliant Dr Gabriel Felix. Gabriel is a Psychiatry resident at Harvard with a particular passion for black mental health and justice
Our conversation looked why he wanted to get into psychiatry and the impact of corona on black mental health in the USA.
If you enjoy the episode please give us a rating and review on iTunes.
To find out more about Gabriel:
Twitter- @thedoctorfelix
Website-https://www.drgabrielfelix.com
2020-06-2400 minLagomMindSE03E07- Meg Zeenat Wamithi, My Mind Matters Too and Black Mental HealthHi everyone, in this weeks episode we spoke to the amazing Meg Zeenat Wamithi. Meg is a multi-award winning inspirational young leader who after her own difficulties set up My Mind Matters Too.
Our conversation looked at her own mental health problems and how she used them to start My Mind Matters Too, and a wider conversation about black mental health.
To find out more about Meg's work:
Twitter- https://twitter.com/Meg_Wamithi
Website- https://www.megzeenatwamithi.com
My Mind Matters Too- https://www.mymindmatterstoo.com
2020-06-2000 minLagomMindSE03E06- Tom Hourigan, Health Anxiety During CoronavirusIn this sixth episode of our lockdown series, we spoke to Tom Hourigan about health anxiety. Tom is a senior journalist at the BBC and you've probably heard him reading the news on BBC Radio 2, Five Live and 6 Music.
Our chat looked at how his health anxiety started and what helped him with it and how he is coping with having to be across the coronavirus news while having health anxiety.
If you want to find out more about Tom:
Twitter @tomhourigan
Website http://www.tomhourigan.co.uk
2020-06-0300 minLagomMindSE03E05- Lucy Jones, Why Our Minds Need the WildIn this fifth episode of our special lockdown series, we spoke to journalist and author Lucy Jones about her book, Losing Eden which details why our minds need the wild.
Our conversation touched upon how nature, along with more traditional treatment was important for her recovery from addiction and other MH issues and the role of our relationship to the natural world plays in MH as well as much more.
If you want to find out more about Lucy and Finding Eden:
Website- http://lucyfjones.com
Twitter- @lucyjones
Publisher-https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/305/305463/losing-eden/9780241441534.html
2020-05-2000 min
Future Proof YourselfHow to Future Proof Yourself Interview - Harry RiceToday's podcast is about how to future proof yourself as a new startup business. Harry Rice tells us about his experiences and what he does to future proof himself. He demonstrates and explains that networking has become fundamental to his business and enabled him to progress quickly. He has the right people to turn to at the right times.
Building business relationships is not always about selling your business, rather communicate about your personal skills, your strengths, and where you could be of value to others. In return, you will build up a network of people who...
2020-05-0624 minLagomMindProf Russell Foster, The Science of SleepIn the fourth episode of this lockdown series, we spoke to Russell Foster, Professor of Circadian Neuroscience and Head of the Department of Ophthalmology at Oxford University. Russell is a world-leading expert in sleep and its relationship with mental health. Our conversation looked at this relationship between sleep and mental health, the importance of sleep for cognitive performance, and how to get a good nights sleep during the lockdown.If you want to find out more about Russell's work:Website- https://www.ndcn.ox.ac.uk/team/russell-foster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-2941 minLagomMindLaura Crane, Boarding and Body ImageIn the third episode of this special lockdown series we spoke to former international surfer and Love Island contestant Laura Crane.We spoke about the pressures of growing up as an athlete, body image and bulimia and the power of exercise for the mind. If you want to find our more about Laura:Instagram: @lauraloucraneYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCCnhoLpmnPTeWlaxZ52xwTwitter: @laura_lou_crane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-2227 minLagomMindMartin Yelling, Mental Health and MovementIn the second episode of this series we spoke to Martin Yelling. Martin is a former international runner, elite duathlete and has finished the Hawaii Ironman and completed the Comrades Ultra. He is also hosts the brilliant Marathon Talk podcast and started the charity Stormbreak.In our chat we spoke about the links between mental and physical health, mindset training for long distance runners and much more.If you want to find out more about Martin and his work:Podcast- Marathon TalkTwitter- @myellingWebsite- https://www.stormbreak.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-0836 minLagomMindAlastair Campbell, Depression and Downing StreetWelcome to this second series of the LagomMind Podcast. We've rushed this one through to give you some content during these tricky times. In this first episode, we spoke to author, journalist and political aide Alastair Campbell.Our conversation touched upon his experiences of depression whilst in Downing Street, mental health and the media and much much more.To find out more about Alastair:Twitter- @campbellclaretWebsite- https://alastaircampbell.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-0134 min
LagomMindDave Chawner, Weight ExpectationsIn the final episode of this series we spoke to Dave Chawner, best- selling author and award winning comedian.Dave came to our attention following his book 'Weight Expectations- One Mans Recovery from Anorexia'.Our conversation touches on a number of topics particualrly eating disorders and specfically in men.As ever if you enjoy the episode please give us a rating and review on Itunes and look out for the next series in early summer.To find out more about Dave:Website: https://davechawner.co.ukTwitter: @DaveChawnerFacebook: Dave Chawner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
2020-03-1030 min
LagomMindGuy Tolhurst, Mindful Investor and CEOIn the penultimate episode of this series we spoke to Guy Tolhurst, CEO of Indagate Group and founder of Mindful Investor amongst others. We talked about his experiences with "panic attacks, acute anxiety, depression and stress" and how he began to recover. We also explore the work of Mindful Investor and why Guy thinks its so important.To find out more about Guy and Mindful Investor:Twitter: @GuyTolhurstWebsite: https://mindfulinvestor.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-02-2633 minLagomMindLewis Baxter, Founder of The Blurred Line GroupIn the third episode of this series we spoke to Lewis Baxter. Lewis founded The Blurred Line Group following his own battle with mental health. The group aims to be the UK’s first funding hub for local mental health charities and community projects.As a warning Lewis speaks about suicide in this episode. If this is something that has impacted you it might be best to skip over this episode and contact an organisation like Samaritans on 116 123.To find out more about Lewis:Twitter: @Lewis_A_Baxter or @TheBlurredLineFacebook: The Blurred Line GroupInstagram: @lewisabaxter or @blurredlinegroupWebsite: https://theblurredlinegroup.org
2020-02-1935 minLagomMindAshley Lowe, Mental Health and Newcastle United.In the second episode of this series we spoke to Ashley Lowe Health & Wellbeing Manager at the Newcastle United Foundation.We spoke to Ashley about her work at Newcastle and about their BE A GAME CHANGER mental health campaign which has been brilliantly successful across Newcastle and the North East of England. If you want to find out more about Ashley or the Newcastle United Foundation:Facebook: Newcastle United Foundation Twitter: @NU_Foundation Instagram: nu_foundationWebsite: https://nufoundation.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-02-1223 min
LagomMindMark Boyns, Mental Health in Cricket.In the first episode of this series we spoke to Mark Boyns, founder of Opening Up Cricket. Mark founded Opening Up after losing a friend to suicide and is doing brilliant work touring the country opening up discussions about mental health cricket clubs.Outside this we talked about mental health in sports in general and how Mark looks after his own mental health.If you want to find out more about Mark and Opening up:Twitter: @OpeningUpCCFacebook: Opening UpInstagram: @openingupcricketWebsite: http://www.openingupcricket.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-02-0636 min
LagomMind#19 Peter Thompson, Marathons for the MindThis week we had the pleasure of talking to marathon man Peter Thompson. Pete has achieved some incredible feats like running the Tour De France and completing 44 Marathons in 44 countries in 44 days all to raise money for the mental health charity MIND and the disability charity Livability. We spoke to Pete about what drove him to do this, how he coped both mentally and physically during it, and how he looks after his own mental health.We really hope you enjoy the episode and if you do please leave us a review and rating on Itunes.To find out more...
2019-05-2325 min
LagomMind#18 Antonia-Bolingbroke-Kent, Adventure and AnxietyOn this episode of the LagomMind Podcast we had the pleasure of talking to the inspirational adventurer Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent.Antonia's career in adventuring began when a friend asked her to drive a pink Tuk-Tuk from Bangkok to England raising money for MIND. Since then Antonia has been on some amazing adventures like solo motorbike rides through Arunachal Pradesh in northern India and the Ho Chi Min trail.Our conversation with Antonia looked at her adventures and how she got through a period of intense anxiety and panic attacks to get back to exploring the world. It was really lovely to...
2019-04-2523 min
LagomMind#17 George Bell, Depression and Creating the World's First Mental Health GymIn this episode of the LagomMind Podcast, we spoke to George Bell who heads up partner development for Sanctus. Their mission is to change the perceptions of mental health and to put the world’s first mental fitness gyms on the high streetOur conversation with George looked at his own mental health and how he recovered from a difficult period to be where he is now.If you want to find more about Sanctus and George:Twitter-https://twitter.com/SanctusFacebook-https://www.facebook.com/sanctusLDN/LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-bell-10317184/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
2019-04-1028 min
LagomMind#16 Dr Ellen Hendriksen, The Savvy Psychologist on Social AnxietyOn this episode of the LagomMind Podcast we had the pleasure of talking to the inspirational Dr Ellen Hendriksen.Ellen is a clinical psychologist who has helped millions of people calm their anxiety and be their authentic selves through her award-winning Savvy Psychologist podcast and her work at Boston University’s Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CARD). Our conversation with Ellen looked at social anxiety, why she became interested in it and what you can do to help.It was really lovely to chat to Ellen and if you enjoy this episode you can find more of Ellen's work:We...
2019-03-2635 min
LagomMind#15 Kira Newman, Managing Editor at the Greater Good Science CenterIn this episode, we spoke to Kira Newman the Managing Editor of Greater Good Science Center. Greater Good provides science-based insights to provide people with tools to build a more meaningful life. Kira's role in the organisation is to write research briefs, feature articles, book reviews, and essays; and edit articles by staff, freelance journalists, and researchers.Our conversation touched on a number of issues including her work at Greater Good and Kira setting up the Happy Cafe and The Year of Happy initiatives.If you want to find more about Kira’s and Greater Goods work:Twitter - https://tw...
2019-03-1329 min
LagomMind#14 Diana Winston, Director of Mindfulness EducationThis week our guest on the podcast was Diana Winston, the Director of Mindfulness Education at UCLA Semel Institute’s Mindful Awareness Research Center. Diana is the co-author of Fully Present, the Science, Art, and Practice of Mindfulness and has taught mindfulness since 1999 in a variety of settings including hospitals, universities, corporations, non-profits, and schools in the US and Asia. Diana’s work is really interesting and our conversation touched on a number of issues including being a nun in Burma, her latest book The Little Book of Being, mindful parenting and why the LA Lakers and Chicago Bulls are usin...
2019-02-1933 min
LagomMind#13 Dr Marvin Belzer, Teaching Mindfulness for CreditThis episode we spoke to Dr Marvin Belzer, who has over twenty years experience teaching mindfulness meditation. He is currently Adjunct Associate Professor in the UCLA Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences. Before this, he taught a semester-long meditation course in the Department of Philosophy at Bowling Green St. University, where he was an Associate Professor of Philosophy. To find out more about Marvin:Twitter-https://twitter.com/uclamarcWebsite- https://www.uclahealth.org/marc/faculty-staffFacebook-https://www.facebook.com/UCLA-Mindful-Awareness-Research-Center-158261024215639/?ref=br_rs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-02-0531 min
LagomMind#12 Dr Julieta Galante, Meditation Research and Student Mental HealthThis episode we spoke to Dr Julieta Galante of Cambridge University. Julieta is a qualified medical doctor whose research now lies in mental health promotion and the effects of lifestyle on health. In particular Julieta looks at the effects of meditation on mental health and has piloted mindfulness courses for students at Cambridge. Our conversation looked at what the field of research on meditation looks like and where it can improve as well as talking about student mental health more generally. If you enjoy this episode please recommend it to a friend and rate us on iTunes!To find out...
2019-01-2239 min
LagomMind#11 Yoni Ashar, Pain, The Brain and CompassionThis episode we spoke to Yoni Ashar, a Graduate Student in Clinical Psychology at the University of Colorado Boulder. Yoni's work looks at using brain measurement (especially fMRI) to better understand how placebo treatments for depression work and to better understand how factors of the patient-provider relationship can lead to healing. In our conversation we spoke about another of his research interests in chronic pain and whether it can be learnt. Our chat also touched upon compassion and Yoni's own journey to where he is now.To find more about Yoni:Twitter- @YoniAshar Website-https://www.colorado.edu/clinicalpsychology/yoni-ashar
2019-01-0939 min
LagomMind#10 Rachel Hall, Higher Education Editor at the GuardianThis week our guest is Rachel Hall- Higher Education Editor at the Guardian. In this role, and through her previous experiences engaging with universities she has seen an increased dialogue around student mental health and has written numerous articles on it.We really enjoyed chatting to Rachel and look forward to reading more of her work. If you enjoy listening to Rachel as well please give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts!Find more about Rachel's work here:Twitter: https://twitter.com/RachelHall_HEWebsite: https://www.theguardian.com/profile/rachel-hallAs ever thanks to Oskar Rice for...
2018-10-0821 min
LagomMind#9 Hope Virgo, Mental Health Campaigner, Author and AmbassadorIn this weeks episode of the Mental Health Pod we spoke to Hope Virgo. Hope is a mental health campaigner and author of Stand Tall Little Girl- which details her journey with Anorexia. More recently, Hope’s efforts have been devoted to her Dump The Scales Petition- which calls for the government to review the eating disorder guidance delivered by clinicians.We loved chatting to Hope and learning about her inspirational story.If you enjoy listening please drop us a review and rating and recommend us to a mate!Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/Hopevirgoauthor/Twitter-https://twitter.com/HopeVirgoWebsite-http://hopevirgo.co...
2018-09-1930 min
LagomMind#8 Prof Chuck Raison, Novel Mechanisms in Treating DepressionIn this weeks episode of the Mental Health Pod I was joined by Dr. Chuck Raison of Wisconsin Madison University. Chuck is an internationally recognized psychiatrist researching novel mechanisms involved in the development and treatment of major depression and other stress-related emotional and physical conditions. Outside of his academic work, Chuck acts as the mental health expert for CNN.com. Our chat encompasses a huge range of topics from the use of saunas, antidepressants, and psychedelics to improve mental health to touching on the evolutionary case for depression. Other interesting tangents include discussions on the effectiveness of mindfulness and how...
2018-09-0656 min
LagomMind#7 Leon Taylor, Olympic Medalist and MentorThis week we chatted to Leon Taylor, three-time GB Olympian who won silver in Athens 2004. Post-retirement Leon has explored and written a book on mentoring called "MENTOR - The most important role you were never trained for" and recently gave a brilliant TEDx talk on movement and mental health. We touched on all of this in our chat and also explored the fine line between winning and athlete welfare. Apologies for the sound quality we had a little difficulty with our mic. This said Leon's fascinating discussion more than makes up for it.Leon's TEDx talk can be found here...
2018-08-2232 min
LagomMind#6 Nicky Ball, Residences Welfare and Conduct Manager at King's College LondonIn this episode we spoke to Nicky Ball, Residences Welfare and Conduct Manager at King's College London. Alongside this Nicky is a Mental Health First Aid Instructor.It was really great to speak to Nicky and see how her, Mental Health First Aid England and King's College London residences are improving students experiences and mental health care.If you enjoy this podcast please subscribe, rate us and give us some feedback on iTunes!You can find more about Nicky, King's residences and Mental Health First Aid England here:Twitter- @NickyBall14@KingsResidences @MHFAEnglandFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/kingsresidences/ https://www.facebook...
2018-08-1024 min
LagomMind#5 Dr Danny Penman, Bestselling Author of Finding Peace in a Frantic WorldThis week we spoke to Dr Danny Penman. For Harry, this was quite a poignant interview as in his first session with his pschologist he was given a book called Finding peace in a Frantic World by Danny, which he credits as helping change his life and alter ingrained negative habits. Since then he has also read Mindfulness for Health and the Art of Breathing which are equally fascinating and helpful- with Mindfulness for health receiving recognition as the best book in popular medicine by the British Medical Associtation. Our chat with Danny encompasses a range of topics including how...
2018-07-2637 min
LagomMind#4 Helen Undy, Money and Mental HealthIn this weeks episode of the Mental Health Pod we spoke to Helen Undy from the Money and Mental Health Policy Institution. As Helen explains there is an often overlooked impact of those with mental health issues struggling with their finances and vica versa with research suggesting people with Mental Health issues being 3x as likely to have money problems. The Money and Mental Health Policy Institution was set up to break this link between financial difficulty and mental health problems. They achieve this through research, developing practical policy solutions and working in partnership with both those providing services and...
2018-06-2726 min
LagomMind#3 Jaimal Yogis, Surfer, Author and Meditation TeacherJaimal Yogis is a longtime surfer, meditation teacher and author of 'Saltwater Buddha' and a new book 'All Our Waves Are Water'. We spoke about a whole range of stuff including running away to Maui at 16, joining a monastery and almost ordaining as a Zen monk, and the power of water and sports for mental health.To find more about Jaimal:Visit his website - http://www.jaimalyogis.com/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/jaimal.yogisTwitter- https://twitter.com/jaimalyogisInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/jaimalyogis/As ever thank you to Oskar Rice for putting together this episode. Hosted...
2018-06-2045 min
LagomMind#2 Johnny Mercer MP, Talking Mental Health in Parliament and Veterans"There is a reason why the World Health Organisation still ranks OCD as the fifth most debilitating illness in the world"Amazing to share this podcast episode which features Johnny Mercer MP. Johnny is an MP for Plymouth Moor View and a former Captain in the British Army. He has also suffered from OCD and witnessed the struggles of army veterans. Therefore, on retirement from the army Johnny campaigned to become an MP and was elected in 2015. In his maiden speech in the House of Commons he described his "main missions" in Parliament were to improve provisions for both mental...
2018-06-0522 min
LagomMind#1: Josh Blackburn, Using Male Grooming to Create a Mental Health CommunityJosh Blackburn is co-founder of the male grooming company Regal Gentleman. Here he discusses how they are creating a community of men and using this community to encourage discussion around mental health. We also spoke about his own issues and how he combats them. More about Josh:https://regalgentleman.comhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx_Couu5K05uXzUOTw3hLIghttps://twitter.com/RegalGentlemanhttps://www.instagram.com/regalgentleman/?hl=undefinedhttps://www.facebook.com/regalgentleman/Thanks to Oskar Rice for the production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-05-2526 min