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Remote Work Life PodcastRWL200:Enhancing Personal Well-being in Remote Work SettingsFrom the Archives: . Back in 2020/22 I had a great chat with Marteka Swaby of Benevolent Health around mental health in the workplace. Together, we dissected the fine line separating mental health from mental illness taking into account the profound effects of external stressors that were prevalent at the time.The landscape of remote work brings its own set of challenges, and in the heart of our conversation, we address the critical need for proactive mental health strategies. We examine cultural attitudes, particularly the British tendency to maintain a "stiff upper lip," that can imped...
2024-02-2350 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 90 - Calling out the Bullsh*t in DEICalling out the Bullsh*t in DEI explores perspectives of this space. Consultants, quotas and performative tick box practices, including that terrible question to Ngozi Fulani – Where are you really from? And, ways people leaders can improve this space in 2023 Sammie Hawkins - Leadership coach, facilitator and writer | Calling bullsh*t on injustice I help people take back their power. Erin Corine - The Identity & Belonging Coach, Performing Artist & Mama. Decolonizing Leadership. Chicago-Grown, Black Neurodivergent, Storyteller, Community Mama 3.40 - Calling out standalone roles - Pushing a Rock up the Hill 7.12 - How...
2023-02-0858 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 89 - Dealing with everyday racismDr Shungu Hilda M'gadzah Director & Lead Consultant Psychologist over 30 years experience with a Doctorate in EI. Working as a DEI coach at senior executives at board level. Today we are exploring everyday racism and what that looks like in the community & workplace. Thinking about how the racism spectrum can help us map this out. We will also go deeper to explore a 6 stage framework to tackle everyday racism. Understanding & dealing with everyday racism is also your recent book 1.50 - What makes the workplace lonely for diverse women?
2022-10-1240 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 88 - Kinship SummitYvonne Alston Chief Culture Architect, CEO & Founder of Indelible Impressions Consulting, LLC We are exploring leadership and the skills of great leaders to improve the experience of culture & belonging for bias correct, particulalry for women of colour in corporate. 2.36 - The great resignation - Is it a direct result of our mental wellbeing? 8.46 - Why does representation matter? What should leaders look like? 14.06 - Pioneers - How to accelerate without sacrificing your mental health? 21.52 - The qualities of good leaders to fost...
2022-05-3037 minBetter Mental HealthEpisode 87 - Why getting my name right matters?We explore what is in a name and why it is important to get a name right? 4 Tips to stop you mispronouncing a name & how to recover if you do. 0.49 - Why getting my name right is important to me? 2.41 - Creating a culture of belonging 4.26 - What is in a name? 5.37- Equality Act & protected characteristics 6.33- Safe Spaces for diverse corporate women 7.32- Validating Perspectives 9.24 - Discrimination, Self estemm 10.20 - Adopting angelicised names 11.39 - What if you m...
2022-02-0215 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 86 - My Roadmap to success 2022My road to success has been paved with many obstacles, and this my friends, has all been part of the process. When I used to think of a leader, I didn’t see myself and neither did others! In 2022, my desire is to see more diverse women elevated into leadership roles and build a bigger sphere of influence in their industry, changing the idea of what leaders look like. I actually genuinely believe, successful people are not the ones who are more intelligent, but the ones who have a strategy to get there, a roadmap tha...
2021-12-1321 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 85 - Faith & Financial CoachingLisa Y Jones is a Certified Financial Coach. We are exploring wealth, finances and building a wealth mindset. She paid off over 300k in 5 years with her husband and they are now teaching others the same principles of abundance. Lisa shares how they developed a step-by-step approach to eliminate debt and how faith based financial coaching completely changed their financial situation. 0.45 - What motivated you to tackle debt? 3.03 - Mental health, wellbeing & relationships 7.48 - The karmasutra vs toxic masculinity 10.34 - The wealth mindset - Diamonds or bricks ...
2021-11-1633 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 84 - Black Women Raising InvestmentBlack Women & Leading Winning Series 8 Tobi Oredein started her career as a journalist. Founder of Black Ballard, leading media and data company with a community of over 70,000 black women. We are exploring raising investment as a black female entrepreneur. Tobi shares her strategies to raise investment successfully and some of her proudest moments creating legacy for the next generation. 0.57 - Tell us about your journey of entrepreneurship? 3.44 - Misrepresentation of black females, entrepreneurs (less than 1%) get investment- how has that impacted your mental health? 7.16...
2021-10-1429 min
Diaspora Entrepreneurs Podcast70. How To Develop More Flexible Mindset wt Marteka SwabyMarteka Swaby Helps Diverse Women In Corporate To 10x Your Impact & Income Within 6 Months Or Less Without Sacrificing Your Mental Health| Race & Mental Health.
Marteka is the Founder of Benevolenthealth.co.uk
On this episode, we chat about having a flexible mindset as an entrepreneur and on a crazy mission to build a bigger table and lift as many women into financial freedom and a greater sense of wellbeing & belonging, within 6 months or less.
Her focus is empower you to increase your income and impact without sacrificing your mental health!
Make...
2021-09-2929 minDiaspora Entrepreneurs Podcast70. How To Develop More Flexible Mindset wt Marteka SwabyMarteka Swaby Helps Diverse Women In Corporate To 10x Your Impact & Income Within 6 Months Or Less Without Sacrificing Your Mental Health| Race & Mental Health.
Marteka is the Founder of Benevolenthealth.co.uk
On this episode, we chat about having a flexible mindset as an entrepreneur and on a crazy mission to build a bigger table and lift as many women into financial freedom and a greater sense of wellbeing & belonging, within 6 months or less.
Her focus is empower you to increase your income and impact without sacrificing your mental health!
Make...
2021-09-2929 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 83 - Black Muslim Female EntrepreneurCordelia Gaffer, Author of DETACHED LOVE: Transforming Your Heart So That You Can Transform Your Mind. Creator of Replenish Me ™ Coach for courageous leaders, Co host of Unlearning labels podcast Exploring race, culture and identity to avoid victim mentality. Cordelia takes the main stage as a ’Small’ Black Muslim Female Entrepreneur in love and compassion. 0.55 - Choosing Humanity & Detached Love 2.26 - Releasing Victim Mentality - Replenish Me ™ 5.57 - Culture, Religion & Race 7.16 - Black Muslim Female Entrepreneur 10.46 - Lifetime Of Anger 13.20 - Taking The Main Stage ’Small’ Woman
2021-09-2232 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 82 - Black Female FoundersYinka Ewuola is a coach, consultant, strategist.v Former investment banker & Founding member of UK Black Tech Founder of Calla Success Systems helping busy, ambitious women to build thriving, profitable businesses. Yinka Ewuola and I are sharing our experiences of entrepreneurship and exploring the labels & stereotypes of being a Black Female Founder to promote mental health & wellbeing. 0.59 - Describing & Defining Labels 4.56 - Giving Blackness A Meaning & Impact? 8.24 - Difference vs Disadvantages 10.19 - Representation of Black Females 15.49 - Self Limiting Beliefs & Mental Mindsets 17.50 - U...
2021-08-2041 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 81 - Black Women Leading & Winning Series 5Michaela Jeffrey Morrison, Chief Executive Officer, Ascend Global Media. Founder of the Women in Technology World Series, a cutting-edge digital platform and conference portfolio dedicated to diversity and inclusion. She has directed numerous high profile conferences in Europe and The USA to promote diversity & inclusion of women in technology and is certainly a cheerleader for diversity in technology. 0.55 - Diversity & Women in Technology 4.32 - Becoming a Cheerleader 5.44 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 7.57 - Loneliness as a Black Female Founder 11.38 - Labels should be a personal choice 13.02 - Aut...
2021-07-2126 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 80 - Colonisation & Women of ColourShalyn Isaacs is a second-generation South Asian woman, Psychotherapist, Founder of Women’s Mental Health Talks at York University and Director of Women’s Embodied Liberation (WEL) We are exploring decolonisation, trauma and rage to deconstruct psychological, social and emotional wellbeing for women of colour 1.02 Women Of Colour & Colonisation 2.26 - Liberation of Psychological & Emotional Wellbeing 4.43 - Empowerment in Patriarchy and Capitalism 6.26 - Healers, Social Entrepreneurs & Creators 9.48 - The Awareness & Recovery Journey 13.06 - Embodied Liberation Model 16.12 - What Does Liberation Mean For Women of Colour...
2021-06-1530 minBetter Mental HealthEpisode 79 - Black Women Leading & Winning Series 4Jade Ecobichon-Gray BSc., MSc is a straight-talking social wellness consultant. Founder of Mindset Matters which empowers organisations to move away from one-off wellbeing initiatives towards the creation of sustainable wellness strategies. Jade is also passionate about racial equity and the relationship between racial identity and wellbeing. She has written extensively about her experiences as a ‘white-assumed’ mixed-race woman and has recently begun facilitating an expert workshop for the Mixed Bloom Room, a coaching course for mixed-race adults in the US and UK. Jade has a Masters in Health Psychology and is a registered member of the Br...
2021-06-1434 min
Everyday LeadershipCreating Inclusive Cultures with Marteka SwabyAbout On today's episode my guest, Mental Health Specialist Marteka Swaby gives us an insight into all things mental health within the workplace. She touches on the importance of being an authentic, compassionate and empathetic leader, and why it is crucial for leaders to get more comfortable having open conversations about mental health. Amongst an array of wisdom and knowledge Marteka explains the benefits that having frequent conversations about mental health can have on an individual's leadership, their employees overall wellbeing and the overall positive effect it can have on the company's culture. About...
2021-04-2055 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 78 - Black Women Leading & Winning 3Black Women Leading & Winner Series Part 3 - What is imposter syndrome? Impostor syndrome refers to an internal experience of believing that you are not as competent as others perceive you to be. Marteka Swaby, Founder of Benevolent Health & The Host of The Better Mental Health Podcast is talking about her own experience of Imposter Syndrome and not feeling good enough, What triggers imposter syndrome and 5 ways to fix it? 1.15 - What Is Imposter Syndrome? 3.35 - Is Imposter Syndrome A Mental Illness? 6.36 - Being A Black Women In The Workplace
2021-04-1121 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 77- The Psychology of LonelinessBefore the pandemic, I think we assumed that only older people were vulnerable to loneliness and social isolation – However, during this pandemic a number one concern reported by many is loneliness and social isolation. Robin Hewings Programme Director of the Campaign to End Loneliness. Leading driving action on loneliness through research, published reports on the Psychology of Loneliness We explore the psychology of loneliness and why it is not a mental health issue. 0.45 - What Is The Psychology Of Loneliness? 1.58 - Loneliness Is Not A Mental Health Issue 4.17 - The Im...
2021-04-0925 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 76- Black Women Leading & Winning 2We explore the impact of micro aggressions on your mental health and calling this out in the workplace. Madeline Nyatsanza Founder of 'Black Mental Health UK' is on a mission to de-stigmatise mental health within the black community. She is also a Management Consultant & Project Manager by trade and knows first-hand the challenges one can face when entering the corporate world as a black woman who is leading and winning. 1.22 - What are microaggressions? 2.19 - Death by a thousand cuts 4.17 - ‘You’re so articulate’ ‘Is that your hair?' 7.0...
2021-03-0649 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 75 - When you accidentally develop an eating disorder?Welcome to Eating Disorders Awareness Week - We are exploring what happens when you accidentally develop an eating disorder & how food, body weight and body shape can become an obsession even when you desire to create a healthy mindset. Carmel Abrahams, Business Manager at Benevolent Health & Becks Bell female fitness & fat loss coach, working with women of every age, shape, size and fitness level to achieve their goals. 1.45 - Challenging The Myths & Misunderstandings 2.03 - Food Obsession - What Is A Healthy Mindset? 4.40 - What is Orthorexia? 5.24 - Accidental Eating...
2021-02-2531 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 74 - Dealing With Eating Disorders In Covid-19Eating Disorders Awareness Week The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting many people's mental health in ways we might not have anticipated. For anyone dealing with an eating disorder, the coronavirus lockdown has created some unique challenges and opportunities. Lulu Malvani & Lana Kessler are both in recovery from eating disorders and share strategies that may help you or a loved one on a journey of recovery. 0.58 - Body Dysmorphia & Mums 2.48 - Difference Between Bulimia & Anorexia 4.26 - Why Using Scales To Diagose Eating Disorders Is Not Great! 6.13 - Recognising Eating...
2021-02-2547 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 73 - Black Women Leading & WinningVanessa Chikaka is passionate about coaching & consulting diverse talent. Founder of Felix Diversity Talent Development with a wealth of experience in the legal space. During her legal career she worked for two prestigious US law firms in the city and is one of our preferred partners for diversity strategy, leading in coaching diverse talent across law firms. Today we are sharing the narrative of Vanessa Chikaka in the law industry as a mixed race woman to support of the collective advancement of black women leading & winning. 1.25 - Perception of Black Women in Law
2021-02-1725 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 72 - Digital Mental HealthUsma Barosh a mental health strategist, passionate about the digital mental health space and improving mental health at scale post pandemic. We are exploring the impact of the lack of human connection and how digital mental health products can be used to increase wellbeing, solve bigger mental health inequalities and increase access for more marginalised and niche communities 2.07 - MIND & The importance of baselining 3.30 - Why preventative Mental Health? 4.07- Zinc, Science & Mental Health 6.43 - Race & Mental Health 7.10 - Alcohol, addiction & pandemic 10.09 - Intersectionality of div...
2021-02-1032 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 71- Lockdown LearningEpisode 71- Lockdown Learning How to homeschool your child & stay sane? Kelly Titcombe is a teacher with over 10 years experience teaching primary aged children. She is passionate about education & supporting learning in a fun, engaging and creative way from home. We are exploring the impossible task of increasing learning outcomes while staying sane. Great resources and tips to fun, engaging and creative ways to homeschool. 0.43 - Normal Homeschooling vs Pandemic Homeschooling 3.09 - How many hours should you be homeschooling? 6.10 - The importance of play 8.02 - P...
2021-02-1031 min
7 Mountains Influencer ShowMental Health with Marteka SwabyMarteka Swaby has over 15 years experience improving emotional wellbeing. Founder of Benevolent Health & Mind Hub Mentoring and passionate about sharing diverse narratives. Marteka is a psychotherapist with 10 years clinical expertise, alongside delivering a range of online summits, workshops and training programs to increase resilience, wellbeing & belonging.
Connect with her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Martekaswaby
2021-01-2639 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 70 - Financial WellbeingFinancial Wellbeing - Coping with financial anxiety Outstanding loans, piling bills and looming debt can cause us to feel more stressed and anxious, affecting our mental health. Exploring how to increase financial health to improve wellbeing with Timi Merriman-Johnson & Catherine Miller Founder of Mr MoneyJar, a financial education platform for people in the UK. Mr MJ MoneyJar offers accessible, practical guidance around personal finance and investing through 121 coaching. Catherine Miller. Business Development Director and Research Lead for Maji. A life-long digital financial wellbeing platform that coaches consumers to make good decisions about their mo...
2021-01-2430 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 69 - Alcohol AwarenessAlcohol Awareness - How Is Alcohol Part of Your Quarantine Routine? 8pm announcements, home schooling & being in the middle of a pandemic! Many adults are drinking more in the pandemic. Could alcohol abuse a potential harm of social isolation during the COVID? Today I am joined by Naetha Uren. Recovery Coach, trainer & facilitator. Recovery Coach Academy© supporting multiple pathways for recovery. We are exploring recovery & alcohol. 3.22 - Trends in alcohol sales and risky consumption 5.35 - How much alcohol is too much? 9.49 - Recovery & Alcohol Awareness 12.24 - Drugs and...
2021-01-2434 min
All Things DyslexiaDyslexia & BAME:In episode 3, we are joined by mental health expert, Marketa Swaby, to speak on the topic of ‘Dyslexia & BAME: Coping with Stress during COVID-19’. Marketa is a psychotherapist with over 15 years of clinical experience. She has an extensive knowledge and experience in Stress, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Addiction and Specialised in Eating Disorders; and is passionate about helping people to flourish and reach their full potential. She is a mental health expert and the founder of Benevolent Health, who specialise in providing expertise in mental health through consulting, coaching and mentoring; and is par...
2020-12-1420 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 68- Women's Mental HealthPart 2 - Tackling The Menopause Taboo Menopause is a serious subject and a big change for all women. Yet, it still is rarely a topic of open discussion. It’s time to accept that menopause is not just a female issue that we all need to take seriously. Nina Kuypers Founder of Black Women in Menopause, with over 28 years experience in health, exercise and nutrition & Pam Sagoo who went through menopause at the age of 49 and was successfully managing most of her symptoms with Ayurvedic medicine and yoga until she hit a bump in the ro...
2020-12-0926 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 67 - Women's Mental HealthKezia Ashley Okafor, author of Flipping the Script on Infertility. Fertility mindset coach and infertility counsellor. Kezia supports women struggling with the emotional distress and mental anguish of infertility to find calm confidence on their journey to motherhood and beyond. We explore the challenges that conceiving can have on women’s mental health, shifting your mindset to fully believing in becoming a mother, non-negotiable positive self-talk and inclusive motherhood to improve wellbeing 0.48 - World Fertility Day Impacting 1 in 7 3.10 - Loss of Control & Confidence 3.58 - Finding Self Compassion 5.15 - B...
2020-12-0933 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 66 - Gut Health MattersDoctors and researchers call the gut the “second brain.”Shim Ravalia CEO & Founder of The Gut Intuition helping expert in giving tools to be healthy for the second brain to have a better work life balance 90% of serotonin – the “happy chemical” is manufactured in the gut. Beneficial gut bacteria produce neurotransmitters contribute to our emotional wellbeing including our mood, anxiety levels, concentration and motivation. 0.54 - The Gut Our Second Brain 4.20 - The Signs Of Unhealthy Guts & Mental States 5.47 - What Food Should We Avoid When Stressed? 8.49 - Eating For Wellbeing
2020-10-2924 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 65 - Hybrid WorkplaceMichael Levitt, Chief Burnout Officer at The Breakfast Leadership Network & author of '369 Days How To Survive' shares how he survive and go from burnout to breakthrough, this was after burnout nearly killed him & how he recovered. We explore the characteristics of burnout? If burnout can kill or leave long lasting health effects. How long does it take to recover from burnout? And, how we can we go from burnout to breakthrough or even just balance. 0.57 - Intro The Hybrid Workplace 2.49 - Characterising Burnout 3.47 - Difference Between Stre...
2020-10-1833 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 64 - Returning To The Office 2Exploring managing anxiety and uncertainty returning to the office as we consider both the physical and psychological safety of employees to increase wellbeing. Christ Hart, Founder of The Recruiter Index & team lead passionate about positive mental health. Specialising in Infrastructure & Security Markets For Client Server. Adam Brown, Founder of Sparqpath an online education community focused on shifting consciousness. Passionate about neuroscience, flow state and peak performance towards a better work life. 0.58 - The Working From Home Experience 4.42 - The Hybrid Model - Is It Too Soon? 7.21 - When WFH...
2020-09-2034 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 63 - Returning To The OfficeLess than 20% of workers feel positive about heading back to the office, as workplaces begin to re-open. Paris Petgrave CEO & Founder Of We Love Work. Digital strategy implementation to support employees safely back to work. We are exploring returning to the office for employees feeling sad or anxious about returning to the office. 0.45 - Exploring Different Approaches To Returning To The Office 3.57 - How Safe Is It To Return To The Office? 7.19 - Life At Work Post Covid - Working From Home Is Here To Stay? 10.35...
2020-09-0720 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 62- BAME Mental Health - Only Black FaceBAME Mental Health Part 3 Lynn & James both explore from a black perspective BAME mental health and the impact of being the only black face. We explore meanings & belonging, sharing narratives, loneliness, and tips to build inclusive workplaces. Lynn Abhulimen brand ambassador & chapter lead for BYP Network – the leading network for black professionals. With a background in building authentic partnerships and creating brand content that is engaging and adds value. James Jackson. Director of NXTGEN Learning, ED&I Partner to UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) Founding & Core team member for BlackLeaders.co.uk. With ov...
2020-08-0744 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 61- Black Lives Matter In Your WorkplacePatrick Vernon OBE is social commentator, campaigner and cultural historian & Jonathan Etheart global co-chair for the Refinitiv Black Employee Network. Exploring the impact of racism in communities & workplaces in response to Black Lives Matter #BLM. Black Lives Matter and its campaigns against violence and systemic racism towards black people in the wake of the death of George Floyd has created a global social movement. Black lives matter’ doesn’t mean other lives don’t matter. Black lives matter speaks to racism and the disproportionate risk that black people face in our law enforcement and justice system. 1.20...
2020-08-0625 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 60 - Belonging & Emotional ResilienceGeoff McDonald has over 25 years experience in leadership & talent development with a career at Unilever. Geoff is a now a Mental Health Campaigner & Co-Founder of the Charity ‘Minds@Work’, exploring belonging & building emotional resilience 0.48 - Fostering a ‘Culture Of Wellbeing’ 2.26 - The Remote Working Blend To Build Resilience 6.12 - Creating A Sense Of Belonging To Increase Human Connection 8.48 - Social Distancing Vs Physical Distancing 12.37 - Breaking Connections Or Communities 15.08 - The Future Of Work & Transitioning Into The New Normal 17.47- Step Change To Reduce Stress 20...
2020-07-0825 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 59 - Transformation In Uncertainty Part 2Transformation & Thriving In Uncertainty Part 2 Agnis Stibe Professor of Transformation & Founder of TRANSFORMS.ME helping to accelerate conscious evolution. 1.03 - Social Distancing, Proximity & Human Connection 3.31 - Wisdom in Evolution - Where Do We Go Next? 6.19 - Top 3 Tips To Build Transformational Leaders 9.51 - Flossing Your Teeth Transition 12.46 - Vectoral Transformation Framework 16.35 - The Depth Of Why & Going Deeper
2020-06-3021 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 58- Transformation In UncertaintyPart 2 - Thriving Leadership Series. Agnis Stibe, Professor of Transformation & Founder of TRANSFORMS.ME helping to accelerate conscious evolution. 0.55 - TransformMe Conscious Evolution 3.10 - Stop Lying To Ourselves 4.51 - Going Deeper & Shifting Paradigms 6.42 - Interconnectivity Meets Wellbeing 8.16 - Thriving With Infinite Energy 13.02 - The Transformation Gene & DNA 16.31 - Transformation To Navigate Uncertainty 21.49 - Behaviour Analysis & Removing Barriers More details and social media handles for promotion are here: https://transforms.me/ Elevate Your Mood, Rebalance Your Thinking & Learn Cutting Edge...
2020-06-2426 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 57 - BAME Mental HealthBAME Mental Health - Exploring The Stigma With Douglas Hamandishe & Eduardo De Costa 00:29 Challenges facing BAME communities. Not A Homogenous Group 04:37 Treatment Disparities, Racism & Discrimination 08:34 Changes To The Mental Health Act Due To Corona Virus 12.55 Societal Psychosis & Permission To Be Vulnerable 15:19 Conveying Stories, Changing Narratives 27:29 Cultural Nuances Removing The Barriers 37.57 Alternative Approaches - What Next?
2020-06-0449 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 56 - Flourishing In UncertaintyThriving Leadership Series Part 1 exploring leadership, culture and building emotional resilience. Martin Preston, Leadership Coach & Consultant helps leaders to maximise their impact on their teams and develop a culture of wellbeing to sustain success. 1.02 Performance Bliss 2.52 Creativity & Innovation During Covid 3.29 VUCA Theory 4.43 Emotional Intelligence To Build Strength 8.35 Moving Out Of Stress Beyond Fear 11.50 Compassion, Kindness & Vulnerability 14.01 Increasing Emotional Intelligence 16.30 Unlocking Opportunities 19.27 Exterminating Terminates & Self Awareness 20.25 The Wellbeing Toolbox 23.31 How Can We Prepare?
2020-06-0327 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 55 - Mental FitnessWhat Is Mental Fitness? Exploring emotional resilience to combat stress & what it means to be ‘Fit’ and track mental fitness in the exact same way to physical fitness. Jana Dowling, CEO of Arkeo, Mental Fitness Tracking App. Jana’s mission is to change the way people think about mental fitness. Amit Lakhani, Creator of Peace Be The Journey. After 16 years of trial and error in his physical & mental wellbeing he developed this theory on total wellbeing. 0.55 - Definition Of Mental Fitness & Tracking Our Brain Strength 3.13 - Food, Mood, Sleep & Exerci...
2020-05-1629 min
The Mic Drop ClubMarteka Swaby LIVE BAME Mental Health Panel Discussion – Challenging Stigma #43As part of a Stress Awareness Month, Marteka Swaby takes over show to share a special LIVE BAME Mental Health Panel Discussion – Challenging Stigma
Day 22 - Reinforce, Energise & Focus Stress Awareness - Panel Discussion with Marteka Swaby, Eduardo Da Costa & Douglas Hamandishe
Eduardo Da Costa, Art Curator & Mental Health Advocate. Sharing his personal experiences. Marteka has over 15 years experience improving emotional wellbeing through coaching, consulting and mentoring. She is an expert in mental health and is curating health & wellbeing programmes for individuals, teams and organisations. She has worked in one of the UK's larg...
2020-04-2552 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 54 - How The Pandemic Is Going To Change Our Sleep Health?We Are Exploring: Sleep & Society - How Sleep Continues To Be An Ignored Part Of Our Lives The Bi-directional Links Between Physical & Mental Health And Sleep The Role Of Technology & What It Holds For The Future Of Sleep How The Pandemic Is Going To Change Our Sleep Health Dr. Amiya Patanaik is the CEO & Co-founder of Neurobit Technologies. He has a PhD in Computer Engineering from NTU Singapore. A deep tech start-up working on making high quality sleep health, accessible and affordable. He has been studying machine-learning and AI with applications to cognitive neuroscience and...
2020-04-2127 min
The Mic Drop Club33. #33: Marteka Swaby – Enabling the Workforce to Thrive Through Better Health and Wellbeing SupportShe is passionate about helping organisations harness the sometimes-latent potential of their employees using bespoke coaching, mentoring approaches to address workforce challenges such as Mental and Physical Health.
Marteka has over 15 years experience improving emotional wellbeing through coaching, consulting and mentoring. She is an expert in mental health and is curating health & wellbeing programmes for individuals, teams and organisations. She has worked in one of the UK's largest NHS Mental Health Trusts. And practices as a Psychotherapist, specialising in compulsive & emotional eating disorders.
Marteka is a Mental Health Innovator through her company Benevolent Health specialise in...
2020-03-1034 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 53 - Corporate Culture & SleepWelcome to today’s episode on Sleep– This Is Our Monthly Focus On The Workplace – Today we are exploring the importance of sleep for shift workers and frequent flyers or business travellers. Christopher Babayode an advocate, author & thought leader in the field of sleep. He is the Founder of No Jet Stress & naturopathic nutritional therapist & trained in NLP NeuroLinguistic Programming. Chris spent 20 years as a flight attendant flying in excess of 100,000 miles per annum while holding the role as a Wellbeing and Inclusions Advisor. 1.09 - Staying Well On The Jo...
2020-03-0928 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 52 - International Women's DayWelcome to our International Women's Day 2020 #EachforEqual We are challenging stereotypes to fight bias, broaden perceptions & celebrate women's achievements in MMA. Lexi Rook is a full time MMA fighter, also known as SheRa. She competes with Team England & last year in The European & World Championships. 0.57 - Biggest MMA Achievements 2.07 - Competing In A Male Dominated Industry 4.08 - Building Mindset In Sport 6.10 - Competing & The Impact On Mental Health 7.47 - Orthorexia & Clean Eating 9.25 - Body Image, Diet Culture & Social Media 12.30 - Increasing Awareness Of...
2020-03-0619 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 51 - Orthorexia, Nutrition & Dieting CultureAnia Mitchell, Registered Dietitian. Founder of Mindful Nutrition 365, specialising in Intuitive Eating. Supporting women to heal their relationship with food. Ania has an MSc in Nutrition at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut. This talk explores Orthorexia, clean eating, plant based vegan diets & balanced nutrition through intuitive eating. 0.52 - Impact Of Diet Culture 2.27 - Orthorexia vs Healthy Eating 4.46 - Social Media & Celebrity Influencers 6.54 - A Dietician’s Perspective On Healthy Foods 8.14 - Intuitive Eating Explained 10.10 - Making Peace With Food...
2020-03-0229 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 50 - Eating Disorders A Muslim PerspectiveMs Maha Khan, Blogger, Campaigner & Founder of War Against Eating Disorders shares her personal struggles battling an eating disorder in secret, when toxic thoughts of an unhealthy and unattainable body image started at 15. This talk explores the muslim perspective on eating disorders. She also shares her work on breaking the stigma across muslim communities. 1.15 - 10 Years To Diagnosis 3.39 - Only 5 Weeks To Live! 6.37 - The War On Eating Disorders 9.32 - The Human Spirit & Secrecy Of Illness 13.12 - Stories Across Muslim Communities 15.20 - Rainbow Treatment Centre L...
2020-03-0240 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 49 - Binge Eating Disorder From A Male PerspectivePeter K is better known as MepTech, Specialising in Gaming via Livestreams & building a solid community of gamers. Peter is sharing his own personal story of binge eating disorder after struggling with his physical health for many years. Peter explores this from a male perspective which is often missing from the eating disorders narrative. 0.46 - Male Perspective On Eating Disorders 2.06 - The Beginning Of Bingeing 4.57 - Binging vs Compulsive Eating 6.35 - Types Of Binge Food & The Scales 8.23 - Health Conditions With Bingeing 10.02...
2020-03-0129 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 48- World Cancer DayWelcome to our podcast marking 20 years of World Cancer Day. 20 years ago today Six Cancer Experts got together in a room in Paris to develop a charter to change how we think about cancer. We are exploring Pancreatic Cancer and the power of individual action to shape the narrative on cancer with Catherine Wines, Co-Founder of WorldRemit sharing her own personal cancer story to impact and shape how we deal with cancer in the workplace. In 2010, convinced that digital innovation would enable faster, lower-cost money transfers around the world. Now a Non- Executive...
2020-02-0224 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 47 - Company Culture & Lego Serious PlayWelcome to today’s series on Company Culture. This is our monthly focus on the workplace. We are exploring good company culture and how to build something that lasts. Mads Babs Author, Associate Professor & Founder of the Danish Tech-Start-up Humanai, an AI based digital assistant that guides teams and managers on issues related to mental health and organisational development. Mad’s is an expert in utilising LSP methodology and has been working with senior leadership teams across the globe with a strong emphasis on resilience and collective intelligence to focus on implementation and execution, and buil...
2020-02-0119 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 46 - The Obesity Epidemic21% of the population are obese. We are exploring obesity and how bariatrics surgery can be part of sustained weight loss goals to tackle this worldwide epidemic. Maria Ioannides, Patient Consultant at Soma Bariatrics & Founder of Opsis Medical Aesthetics. She is passionate about holistic care in bariatrics and aesthetics, with over 15 years experience in healthcare, settting up clinics across the UK, Ireland, Gibralter and Spain. 0.46 - Bariatrics Permanent vs Non- Permanent Options 3.11- Obesity & BMI Range 4.27 - Diet, Exercise & Psychological Support 6.24 - The Emotional Rollercoaster 8.43 - Assessment & Screening B...
2020-02-0121 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 45 - Addiction & RecoveryWelcome to our series on #dryjanuary We are exploring addictions, avoiding devastation, how to stay off the booze or other substances, substitute medication, CBD and how to maintain recovery through connection. Dave is a New Yorker who has been in recovery for 4 years and hosts a podcast Dopey about drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Helping addicts to feel less shame and isolation through joy and laughter. 1.45 - The Dopey Podcast 2.24 - The Darker Side Of Addiction 4.40 - Exploring The Definition Of Addiction 6.08 - Self Medicating & Mental Health 7.33...
2020-01-1825 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 44 - Beat My AddictionsWelcome to our series on #dryjanuary we are exploring beating addictions. How to stay off the booze or other substances and reset your relationships at home and work Chris Hill, Addiction Expert & Founder of the 7 Day Beat My Addiction Plan & The Rob Hill Foundation. He is helping thousands of people beat their addictions across the globe. 1.05 - Reprogramming The Mind & Body 4.16 - Willpower vs Getting Rid Of Wants And Needs 5.40 - Chris Shares His Own Experiences Of Addictions 7.28 - Free 7 Days Beat My Addictions Plan 8.17 - Dry...
2020-01-1816 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 43 - Ageing PopulationsThe UK population is ageing rapidly with the number of people aged 65 and over growing and the number of people aged 75+ has increased by 89%. Exploring the impact of diagnosis and treatment for older people's mental health across a growing ageing population. Dr Kamath & Dr Finlayson both Consultant Psychiatrists at Skipton Hospital in North Yorkshire. Dr Kamath is also the Clinical Director for Old Age Psychiatrists in Bradford District Care Trust. They both have over 30 years clinical experience working in Older People's Mental Health. 1.10 - Increased Demand With Increased Population 2.34...
2019-12-1723 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 42- Ageing & LongevityPart 2- Older People's Mental Health Tina Woods CEO of Longevity International a catalyst to changing the narrative on ageing. She is exploring age discrimination, psychological wellbeing and building a healthy life expectancy for an ageing population. The number of people aged 75 or over is expected to double in the next 30 years. Age discrimination continues to blight our society, despite a decade of government policies. Longevity International & Collider Health ecosystem architects building collaborative partnerships to transform health with sustainable impact. 1.20 - Older People Our Treasured Wisdom 2.56 - Key Themes...
2019-12-1721 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 41- Loneliness & Social IsolationSocial isolation and loneliness have been linked to a higher risk for anxiety and depression. Should reducing loneliness be part of any wellness strategy? Graham Gardiner is an experienced social entrepreneur & CEO of Age UK who has built his career on the basis that everyone has skills, talents and something to offer. Exploring the benefits of social connection and the impact on mental wellness to reduce loneliness and social isolation. 1.04 - How Connected Are People? 4.08 - Positive & Resilient Ageing 6.20 - My Social Increasing Social Connection 7.27 - The I...
2019-12-1131 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 40 - Eating DisordersWe are exploring the impact of eating disorders on the student mental health crisis. Laura Hearn is a Certified Eating Disorder Recovery coach and founder of the globally recognised online Artblog 'Jiggsy.' Using its unique creative tool 'The Jiggsaw,' to connect people affected by eating disorders through shared experiences. 1.16 - The Eating Disorder Catalysts 6.04 - A Decade Of Recovery & Relapse 11.04 - Body Image & Social Media Distortions 15.34 - Triggers & Coping Strategies 18.16- Jigsy & Creating Connections 22.12 - Getting Support From The Jigsaw
2019-12-0227 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 39 - PhD PerspectiveMadis Talmar an assistant professor of entrepreneurship & innovation at Eindhoven University of Technology alongside Ivan Andric, working across a number of sectors bridging innovation, R&D and business development throughout the value chain across Europe and The Middle East. Madis & Ivan both have double doctorate degrees, are passionate about open innovation programmes and part of the alumnus of the EIT InnoEnergy PhD School and exploring PhD mental health and academia from a doctoral perspective. 1.06 - Doctoral Studies & The Impact of Supervisors 4.37- Lonliness In PhD Studies 5.40 - Stigma For Academics Getting H...
2019-11-2730 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 38- Case Study Wellbeing AuditsThe Harrington Starr Group is a leading FinTech recruiter established in 2010, based in London with offices in New York and launched their niche technology sector subsidiary, the North Starr. Nadia co-founded Harrington Starr 15 years ago and has grown from a trainee to a Managing Director of a £25m turnover company. She is responsible for nurturing top talent and has helped over 2000 people to find jobs. She believes recruitment is about investing in people, so they can become the best they can be within the industry. She has been heavily involved in the Harrington Starr @womenoffintech c...
2019-11-1218 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 37 - Graduate Perspective On Career SuccessA staggering 99% of employers surveyed, said offering ‘soft skills’ on the university curriculum would vastly improve their chances of career success. Bea Foscoli a masters student on the Innoenergy Programme is exploring finding employment, entrepreneurship and building resilience to enter the world of work. Bea is in her final year of her masters about to graduate and searching for internship roles. An aspiring entrepreneur and winner of the biggest Energy Efficiency Hackathon in Europe. 1.02- Finances & Employment Stressors 2.23 - Enhancing Career Success 4.41- Coaching Programmes & GC Index Explained 11...
2019-11-1123 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 36 - Student Mental Health Crisis 1University students have been one of the hardest-hit demographics when it comes to their mental health with rates of student depression, anxiety, self-harm, eating disorders and suicidal ideation continuing to surge. Tasnima Kamali is a mental health mentor & qualified counsellor working with students in Colleges and Universities. Her passion is to support and enhance the wellbeing of students, so they can reach their full potential. 1.10 - Student Mental Health Crisis - A Counsellor's Perspectives 2.23 - Warning Signs For Suicide & Asking For Support 6.05 - Colleagues, Friends & Family Members Roles 6.55 - I...
2019-11-1021 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 35 - Phones OFF Conversations ONBagby was launched in 2017, a line of digital-free wellness solutions aimed at helping people unplug & raise awareness of phone addiction and the dangers of technology overuse. Juan Sanchez has spent 12 years as a digital, viral & social media manager and has lead advertising agencies across the globe. 1.07 - Phones OFF Conversations ON Collaboration 2.42- The Paradox Of Technology 4.04 - Lookup Bagby & Phone Free Meetings 7.21 - Technology & Physical Connection 9.44 - The NOW Moment & Generation Z 14.04 - Stress & Work Life Balance 15.48 - Sleep & Device F...
2019-10-3023 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 34 - The Digital Experience For Macro & Micro CommunitiesDr Lawrence Ampofo is the founder and CEO of Digital Mindfulness, a digital innovation company providing business intelligence, and events on digital wellbeing & also the host of the Digital Mindfulness Podcast Exploring the political, business and personal perspectives on the digital experience and the impact on health and wellbeing for both macro and micro communities. 1.09 - What Is Trending In The Digital Wellness Sector 5.42 - The Attention Commodity & Ethical Technology 10.10 - GDPR A Force For Policy Change 13.12 - A Moral Epidemic - Disinformation Vs Misinformation 16.22 - Economic I...
2019-10-2130 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 33- Digital Wellbeing For OrganisationsLaura Willis the UK’s leading expert on digital wellbeing and Co-Founder of Shine Offline. Helping businesses to understand the importance of supporting staff to have healthy and sustainable relationships with digital technology. We are exploring the journey of digital wellbeing to balance online and offline worlds at work and home 0.58 - Benefits of Digital Wellbeing 2.12 - Awareness of Technology & Distractions 3.54 - Creating Digital Balance & Getting Two Phones 7.40 - Digital Natives & Work Life Balance 11.16 - Intrinsic Values vs Seductive Algorithms 13.30 - Ove...
2019-10-1532 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 32- World Mental Health DayDerek Owusu a writer and podcaster just publishing his second book- ‘That Reminds Me’ out in November 2019. Last year Derek was diagnosed with a personality disorder after suffering with mental health issues since the age of 12. We are exploring the meaning of suicide, suicidal ideation and self harm through the lense of hopelessness and helplessness. 'That Reminds Me' is a creative expression of some of these feelings and situations in an attempt to rewrite history. Not to resolve this issue or come to a conclusion, but to give this difficult topic a sp...
2019-10-1028 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 31- Digital Wellness Increasing Connection & WellbeingExploring increasing connection and wellbeing through human centred design. Distracting and addicting tech is a growing epidemic that affects every aspect of our increasingly digital lives. Kai Tang The Co-founder & CEO of Light is a designer, with a masters degree in human centred designed. His background is in designing mobile phones and after attending Googles first designer incubator in 2014, he founded Light in New York. 1.04 - The Light Phone Inspiring Connection & Wellbeing 4.15 - Separation Between Online & Offline Worlds 6.27 - Going Light Or Going Back To Horse & Carriage? 8.10 - Choosing T...
2019-10-0426 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 30- Mad World Summit Disrupting Workplace WellbeingThe Mad World Summit convenes a range of leaders for the next-generation of leadership teams from SMEs to FTSE 100 companies to disrupt the mental health & wellbeing sector. Simon Berger & Claire Farrow are joining me today to conclude our work life balance series and explore the latest best practice and innovations. Simon has worked in the live event industry for over 30 years, launching multiple event portfolios in Europe, North America and the Middle East. Claire Farrow the Conference Director responsible for driving the content for the summit. 0.39 - MAD World Summit Disrupting Workplace Wellbeing 3.11...
2019-09-2738 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 29- Wellbeing From A Political & Business PerspectiveDr Frank -Jurgen Richter Chairman of Horasis Global Meeting and Regional Summits in China, India and South East Asia. A partnership between emerging and developed markets. Exploring mental health and leadership to increase the adoption of wellbeing from a political and a business perspective 0.51 Emerging & industrialised countries to bring together entrepreneurs, governments and system 2.07 Exploring the new world of work, businesses, NGOs not just for profits 3.25 Exploring Mental Health as an emerging crisis 5.30 Shifting businesses and world leaders to prioritise mental health and happiness as a return on investment 7.25 L...
2019-09-2525 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 28- Recruitment & Sales PerspectiveAlisia Hobb- Head of Training at Roc Search. Experts in technology and engineering recruitment specialists. Award winning Times Top 100 Best company working globally across 7 countries. Driven by people, placements and passion to attract the best talent. 0.45 Sales vs Values in making an inclusive culture - Performance, Passion, Excellence 2.40 The Training Library & Leadership Training 3.45 Activities, experiences and travelling replacing boozing? 6.20 Exploring work/ life balance in a sales environment 7.24 The EAP Scheme, including financial advice 9.40 ROC Searches 3 key tips to organisations developing a culture of wellbeing
2019-09-2413 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 27- SME Perspective & The Role Of ManagersJacqui Mann the Founder of J Mann Associates, HR Expert who specialises in creating great places to work, providing HR services to small business owners across the UK. She helps forward-thinking SME’s to implement the P.E.O.P.L.E. ™ System. We are exploring the role of managers in wellbeing in creating a company culture to grow your business. 0.55 Recruit, Inspire and Retain to support small business owners and SME’s 1.30 The PEOPLE System explained 5.58 Toxic cultures - Why are people leaving? 7.40 Management Training, performance and communication 9.10 Startin...
2019-09-2321 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 26 - Employee Perspective Supporting Mental HealthRachael Down is a Content Specialist at Breathe HR. A company putting their people first. Diagnosed with depression, anxiety and PTSD. Rachael shares her first-hand experience of the challenges and stigma around opening up about mental ill health in the workplace. 0.55 Sharing her experience of depression and anxiety within an office environment and her creative expression 4.10 Micro management and supporting employees with mental health 7.15 The attitudes of a thriving work culture to feel safe and open up about her mental health 13.05 Impact of the leadership teams honesty and awareness
2019-09-1729 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 25- Inzpire Military & Family CultureZara McArdle, Recruitment and Development specialist at Inzpire Ltd. Experts in aviation and award winning suppliers of defence managed services, training in cutting edge GECO Mission System, shares how as a military organisation they are putting family first to create a work life balance culture. 1.04- The 7 Values That Drive Inzpire’s Work Life Balance Culture 1.35 - Working With Veterans & Military Staff 2.05 - Promoting Work Life balance & Family time 3.30 - Uncapped Leave Is Improving Staff Retention & Productivity 5.01 - Family Inclusive Wellbeing Activities & Social Events 7.35 - Normalising mental hea...
2019-09-1112 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 24- Work Life Balance Hoxby CollectiveAlex Hirst Founder of The Hoxby Collective a ‘workstyle’ movement that has become an 800-strong community of talent across 30 countries. Having reached burnout in his career and driven by a loathing for his counter-productive daily commute and 14+ hour days. Alex decided to renegotiate his psychological contract with work to revolutionalise the workplace. We are exploring the diverse and inclusive approach to remote and flexible working to create a work/ life balance for the future of work. 0.45 - Exploring the 9-5 System & Creating Hoxby 2.32 - Experiencing Burnout 6.58 - Physical & Emotional Connection 9.30 - Benefi...
2019-09-0428 minBetter Mental HealthEpisode 23- Children & Young People - Increasing PlaytimeJoanne Nathan, Governor at Tuffnell Park Primary School, qualified as a teacher 30 years ago and has an MA in Early Years from the Institute of Education and has struggled with her own mental health issues after having a baby explore children and young people's mental health and the benefits of play to improve emotional wellbeing 0.44 - Explores the early warning signs and the difference of mental health issues for boys and girls 3.30- How do we raise awareness of mental illness for Training for staff, parents 8.38- The use of social media, isolation a...
2019-08-1225 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 22- ADHD Parenting SupportMelita Swaby, is working for one of the UKs leading charities supporting children, young people and their families. She is currently working on a project commissioned by CAMHS to support parents of children aged 6-18 who are diagnosed with ADHD awaiting diagnosis. She is a Youth Worker by background and yoga teacher, combining her passion for supporting young people with yoga practice to improve mental health. 0.44 - Main characteristics of ADHD- Inattentive, hyperactive, impulsive 3.25 - Exploring diagnosis, how these characteristics differ from normal, high energy in young children and misdiagnosis 6.05 - Ch...
2019-08-0620 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 21- Deep Dive - 3 Steps to Change your ThoughtsMarteka Swaby, Founder of Benevolent Health and psychotherapist looks deeper into anxiety, obsessive compulsive thoughts and the characteristics of negative thinking to conclude July's theme 0.25- Intro and recap of the last month 1.24- Going Deeper.Life & Death Instinct Explained 4.20- Characteristics of Negative Thoughts 7.28- All or Nothing Thinking 8.47- 3 Steps to Change Your Thoughts 10.17- 5 Power Thoughts 16.30 FREE offer Workplace Mental Health
2019-07-3018 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 20- MindfulnessKate Greenslade a mindfulness coach, trained with a former monk in Thailand helps people recover from anxiety and overcome self-limiting beliefs. Exploring mindfulness to manage anxiety, panic and negative beliefs 0.41 Mindfulness Journey, training with monks and the immediacy of living in here the and now 3.54 Links to spirituality and moving away from a medicalised model 4.20 Stepping out of the thought loop 5.37 Principles of Mindfulness 6.53 The observer, taking a moment 7.55 How is mindfulness different to pilates and yoga? 8.55 Applied mindfulness to change negative behaviour patterns
2019-07-2218 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 19- Intrusive thoughts, Anxiety & PanicPetra Velzeboer, mental health consultant, psychotherapist, coach, business owner. Raised in a cult and turned things around. Sharing her experiences of anxiety, panic and intrusive thoughts, both personally and professionally 0.50 Shares her experiences of growing up in a cult 2.25 Guilt & shame attached to anxiety and obsessive or intrusive thoughts 3.40 How open conversations & sharing your thoughts earlier can help you to recognise negative thought patterns 5.55 Coping strategies and managing panic attacks, anxiety and OCD toolkit 8.53 Preventative and crisis moment interventions 10.20 Breathing technique practices in a crisis 12.50...
2019-07-1728 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 18- Panic Attacks & AnxietyAmy Wilson, a busy procurement professional, wife, mother and dog lover sharing her experiences of managing anxiety and panic attacks at home and at work. 0.44 Explores how being bullied triggered anxiety 1.40 Impact on work & home symptoms of anxiety 4.15 Coping strategies for anxiety/ panic attacks 6.08 Focusing a longer term technique 7.31 Healthy anxiety, stress and anti-depressants 8.29 Screen time, social media, connection & shame 12.05 Parenting, anxiety & open conversations 14.05 Difference between anxiety and panic attacks 17.10 Top 3 tips to manage panic attacks and anxiety
2019-07-0420 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 17- Men's Mental Health Awareness 4Marteka Swaby, Founder of Benevolent Health, psychotherapist and co-founder of MindHub exploring online pornography and the connection with shame, guilt and intimacy 0.40 Statistics for mental health and men’s mental health 1.54 Masculinity explored 2.12 Online pornography deep dive- Shame & intimacy 4.31 Objectification of women 5.16 Shame - Addiction or compulsion for pornography 8.20 Are we changing human connection? 9.40 Regression and primitive connection 11.02 Sex, porn & relationships as digital natives 12.50 Real sex vs fantasy 13.37 How can we express intimacy differently? 16.02 Where to get hel...
2019-06-2519 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 16- Men's Mental Health Part 3Mick Ullmman sharing his recovery from psychosis and burnout, his treatment with a psychologist and psychiatrist, spirituality, culture and parenting 1.04 Experience of psychosis, spirituality & addiction 3.20 Talking suicide & getting earlier help 5.08 Not talked about mental health at school, church or home 6.10 Crying, masculinity & burnout 8.20 Social media, male body image and being liked 10.40 Breadwinner a source of identity? 12.17 Parents as the blueprint 14.05 Culture differences and sports 16.05 Online pornography, mental health and repressed emotions
2019-06-2520 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 15- Men's Mental Health Awareness 2Elmo Walker. Stunt man, personal trainer, husband and father. Sharing his experience of his own mental health, the impact of his speech impediment and his opinion on masculinity, crying and online pornography. 1.23 Suicide- How can we support men better? 2.59 Mentoring and peer support- How can we promote this? 5.01 The use of social media to promote body image vs mental health care 7.10 Is crying less masculine- How can we change this perception? 10.08 Being the breadwinner - Does it take the pressure off the man? 11.06 Online Pornography - Addiction...
2019-06-1820 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 14- Men's Mental Health Awareness 1This month we are discussing Men’s mental health for Men’s Mental Health day. Chinua Cole, Founder & CEO of Dadapp is behind the world’s first meet-up app for dads to reduce social isolation in men 0.51 Pioneering wellbeing for dads through nearby connection 1.50 What are the usual dad activities? 2.45 Motivation to develop the dad app & masculinity in mental health 4.25 What kind of guys use the app? 5.50 Encouraging dads to share connections 6.50 How to reduce the stigma of mental health in men? 7.46 Why is online such a...
2019-06-1721 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 13- Body Image Part 4- Eat in AnywayEve Simmons and Laura Dennison, both journalist and editors of ‘Not plant based’ and authors of 'Eat it Anyway' Fight the food fads, beat anxiety & eat in peace. 0.51 ‘Eat in Anyway’- Scientific Motivation to eat whatever you want! 3.45 Struggling with food relationships 4.34 Positive body image envy 6.22 The body image spectrum- Young people, women, social media comparisons 9.10 The female perspective- stereotypes, waists & thigh gaps! 11.40 Impact self esteem for good 13.55 Instagram culture- Still a way to go to balance diversity! 15.30 How to get pleasure from foo...
2019-05-2721 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 12 - Body Image Part 3Steven Walker is a Personal Trainer and Confidence Coach. He is an award winning natural body builder and body transformation expert. 0.30 Talking about body image from a male perspective 1.40 Mind & body connection to self esteem 2.57 Body Transformation & confidence coaching 5.01 Positive body image, muscles and steroids 6.47 Ortharexia - Illness or part of everyday life? 8.39 Top tips for a positive body image 11.15 Advice to young people- Feel good on the inside 15.10 Follow Steve https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=662515308
2019-05-1516 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 11- Body Image Part 2Sarah Dosanjh is a psychotherapist and writer specialising in compulsive, emotional and restrictive eating helping her clients find peace with food and body image. 1.10 Healthy body image & self esteem 3.02 Compulsive and restrictive eating definitions 4.23 Signs of Eating Disorders 6.03 The impact of social media on body image 7.32 Comparisons in body image 9.10 Shares her personal experience of binge eating 16.06 All or nothing thinking - Can your eating ever be good enough? 19.15 Abstaining from food- Sugar & fats 21.30 Who is responsible for our food consumption?
2019-05-1430 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 10- Body Image Part 1Vanessa Ali- Queen of Hearts, Entrepreneur and beautician. Conversation on beauty, body image and the responsibility of celebrities https://www.instagram.com/queenofheartsclub/?hl=en 1.05 Vanessa talks about how she transforms women and promotes positive body image 2.20 Impact of social media & the pressure for women to change how they look with plastic surgery 5.36 Comparisons and impact on herself- Tweakments 6.11 Men & body image 8.40 Mens Foundation Makeup 9.30 Beatician’s responsibility to assess wellbeing 12.31 Lip fillers as common as waxing 14.44 Comparisons with celebrities 16.12 Shaping pos...
2019-05-1422 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 9- Men’s Mental Health Boxing0.42 Masculinity and Men’s Mental Health 1.44 Andy’s mans club explained 2.54 Jordan talks about his own anxiety 4.18 Connecting with other men & being heard 5.48 Helpful advice to manage anxiety & signposting 7.30 Peer Support - is it more relevant to men? 8.55 Bottling up emotions- could digital unlock this for men who are not vocal? 10.50 Horses for course- different people connect in different ways 11.48 The GCGF White Collar Boxing Event raising awareness of mental health https://www.facebook.com/GCGFEvents/
2019-05-0214 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 8- Stress Awareness 1- Doing Vs Nourishing TechniqueThis podcast is an intro to stress awareness, the sign and symptoms of stress and 3 tips to cope better with stress 1.02 Explaining what stress is? 3.01 Recognising the signs & symptoms 3.43 Stress Bucket & vulnerability 4.48 Signs & symptoms 5.18 What needs your urgent attention- How to pick Top 3 priorities 6.20 Seeking help options explored 7.37 Coping strategy or distractions 8.08 Summary of stress bucket exercise & making a commitment 8.51 Doing vs Nourishing - bringing back balance 9.54 Doing vs Nourishing exercise
2019-04-1912 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 7- Stress Awareness WorkplaceThis podcast is about stress as an interview with Neil Shah stress management expert and author. Neil shares what he is doing across organisations and shines the light on, men’s mental health, suicide and meaningful engagement in the workplace 1.00 Exploring what is stress? 1.47 Suicide statistics & risks explored 3.29 Recognising Stress & data to clarify 5.09 Satellite navigation perspective 6.11 What are the signs & symptoms from exploring quantitative & qualitative approaches 11.04 Better quality conversations & destigmatising mental health 12.22 Male perspective on stress 13.30 Top 3 tips improving stress in the...
2019-04-1917 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 6 - World Bipolar Day Part 2Emma is sharing her personal experience of being married for 35 years with her husband suffering with bipolar disorder and her tips to cope better 1.06 What is it like living with someone with bipolar? 2.12 Exploring manic & depressive states 4.04 Signs & symptoms of manic episodes 5.45 Signs & symptoms of depressive episodes 7.05 How do you cope with the mania? 8.37 Longer term support to cope 9.05 The deception of mania 10.09 Support offered by mental health services 10.36 Support to families 11.09 Self loathing 12.28 The ideal support...
2019-04-0715 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 5- World Bipolar Day Part 1Rob is a mental health campaigner and influencer and the Founder of InsideOut, a social enterprise with the mission of smashing the stigma on mental ill-health in the workplace. 0.45 Intro Rob Stephenson - InsideOut - Mental Health Campaigner 1.09 Rob shares his work on raising awareness as a mental health campaigner & influencing senior leaders 2.58 Leadership Board 2019 4.21 Sustaining full time work with bipolar disorder- Rob shares his mania, depression but also his drive & creativity 5.48 Signs & symptoms of depression and mania 6.24 Shares Inside Out work to demonstrate people with bipolar w...
2019-04-0716 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 4 - International Women's Day- Workplace Wellbeing Part 4Workplace wellbeing is such an important topic to me. I am talking to Baiba Ziga on her role in Talent Management, her thoughts on women in tech and improving mental health and wellbeing.
2019-04-0716 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 3- International Women's Day- Part 3Workplace wellbeing is such an important topic to me. I am talking to Catherine Nice from NSANDI on her role as the Learning & Development Manager, her thoughts on wellbeing and improving mental health, with juggling being a mum to a son with autism and ADHD.
2019-04-0714 min
Better Mental HealthEpisode 2- International Women's Day- Workplace Wellbeing- Part 2Workplace wellbeing is such an important topic to me. I am talking to Trang Nguyen from Trang Fitness on running her own fitness business and her thoughts on wellbeing and improving mental health
2019-04-0729 min