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School Reading ListEpisode 37 - How author visits benefit schools and reading for pleasureSchool Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 37For transcripts, resources & show notes: https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-37/Part 1Book postHot Food Nice! by Michael RosenWhat If Every Volcano Erupted at Once? by Emma YoungSnow by Meera TrehanThe Turtle Who Turned the Tide by Rachel Bright and Jim FieldHarmony House by Monika Singh GangotraYou Think You Know Everything About Space? by Sam HutchinsonFlora Stormer and the Wishing Stone by Isabella HarcourtThe Snow Girl by Sophie AndersonElla Jones vs the Battle...
2025-12-3150 min
Medium DeepDiveStill Creating How-To Content_ Why It’s Time to Stopan article from Better Marketing, argues that creating "how-to" content is no longer the best strategy for audience building. The author, Meera Kothand, contends that "how-to" content, once considered the gold standard, is now readily available through content mills and AI, making it less effective for differentiating oneself in a crowded market. Instead, she advocates for "perspective-shifting content" that challenges assumptions and helps audiences develop deeper understanding. Kothand also discusses the pitfalls of "how-to" content, such as blurring the line between free and paid offerings, leading to burnout, and ultimately leaving audiences with a false sense of accomplishment. She concludes...
2024-10-2507 min
Joyful Balance PodcastAll About StressIt was Stress Awareness Month in April so we’re bringing you a belated episode all about stress, what it is, what it means for your body and mind and how to tackle it and cope with stress a little bit better. This week, we cover:Real and perceived stresses and how they’re one and the same thingThe stress response and the physiological impacts of stress Your built-in relaxation system: the parasympathetic nervous systemSpotting the signs of stress therefore preventing burn-outOur own experiences of burn-outManage stress with these top tipsWe can’t stress enough...
2024-06-0451 minJoyful Balance PodcastThe Neuroscience of DepressionWe know the January Blues are a real thing, and that this month can be a bit of a struggle. We’re no stranger to this, both personally and professionally. If you’ve ever wondered what depression is, what it can look like in people, and what causes it (from a neuroscience perspective), this is the episode for you.Whilst it’s impossible to put all of the information and science out there in this episode, we’re putting this episode together as a gentle introduction to the topic to expand your knowledge on the subject. Don’t worry, t...
2024-01-2456 minJoyful Balance PodcastNew Year, Same MeHappy New Year! We’re back with an episode all about a controversial subject: New Year's Resolutions, health habits and how to work towards your health goals. Here’s a clue: we’re not all that into New Year’s Resolutions! Intrigued? We’ll tell you all about why they can often fail, and we’ll tell you how to set yourself up for success when it comes to habit change. Some topics we cover:Our Christmases Habits we want to pick up (again) this yearHow to start building new healthy habitsWhy New Year’s Resolutions...
2024-01-0334 minJoyful Balance PodcastHow to Eat Well at ChristmasWe’re back to you after yet another (unplanned but much needed) hiatus. We’ve been busy trying to get all our ducks in a row to come back to you more regularly with episodes. We’ve missed you and the podcast! Now is a perfect time to be back in your ears and minds in the lead up to what feels like the biggest celebrations that we’ve had in a while: Christmas and how to eat well during this time period. We’re the first to point out that (we hope) this is a time to let you...
2023-12-1934 min
Introverted Entrepreneur#505 - Finding Peace and Fulfillment: A Conversation with Sally "Meera" Page- Ishaya MonkIn this enlightening podcast episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Meera Ishaya, an Ishaya monk and the author of two transformative books, 'Peace or Pain' and 'Surrender is Good for the Soul.' Meera shared her profound insights on various topics that can help individuals find inner peace, fulfillment, and authenticity in their lives.Meera's wisdom serves as a guiding light for those seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them. If you are interested in a profound exploration of spirituality, personal growth, and the pursuit of inner peace this episode is worth...
2023-10-2445 minJoyful Balance PodcastThe Problems with Diet CultureAfter a little break, we’re happy to come back with a stellar podcast episode: the issues we have with Diet Culture. We cover a huge amount of topics within this umbrella term: diets, the culture of dieting and wacky diets being introduced to help with weight loss. We discuss a little bit about weight loss and about the nutritional considerations when it comes to eating more optimally for your goal weight. However, this isn’t a podcast that offers weight loss advice - we’d always encourage you to read up on nutrition and consult a specialist who can help y...
2023-09-2054 minJoyful Balance PodcastEmotional EatingWelcome back to the Joyful Balance Podcast with your two delightful co-hosts, Meera Malhotra (Nutritional Therapist) and Denise Iordache (Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist). Today we’re tackling a topic that hits home for most of us: emotional eating. At some point, we all fall victim to stress eating, eating more comfort foods in times of low mood, or being unable to stick to our health goals sometimes out of boredom. We cover the following:How we’re doing What is emotional eating and what isn’tOur own experiences with emotional eatingHedonic and homeostatic hungerWhy noticing hunger and habits is very important for he...
2023-06-0559 min
Hello, Hot Flash: Conversations about menopause, women’s health and mindset for midlife women.#077 How Hypnosis Helps With Anxiety and Sleep an interview with Denise IordacheIn This Episode
Women all around the world suffer from anxiety and stress due to many different sources, including work, hormones, relationships, parenting, etc. This can significantly lower their quality of life and cause serious long-term health issues.
On our latest episode of Hello, Hot Flash, we are joined by Denise lordache, a cognitive behavioral hypnotherapist, and co-host of the Joyful Balance podcast. She talks about how building healthy routines and habits can help reduce stress levels and achieve positive well-being in women.
During the interview, she shares her personal hypnotherapy experiences and te...
2023-05-0440 min
Joyful Balance PodcastHot Takes on HealthWelcome back to the Joyful Balance Podcast with your two delightful co-hosts, Meera Malhotra (Nutritional Therapist) and Denise Iordache (Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist). After a bit of an unplanned break, we’ve returned for the second episode of the third season, and this one is different! We’ve scoured the pages of Reddit for all kinds of nutrition content to help figure out what our audience do and don’t know about nutrition and lifestyle changes.On this episode, we’ve taken to the Nutrition myths we wished would die (is brown rice really better than white? Is eating fruit the same as...
2023-04-281h 05
Joyful Balance PodcastBack to (Food) BasicsWelcome to the Joyful Balance Podcast with your two delightful co-hosts, Meera Malhotra (Nutritional Therapist) and Denise Iordache (Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist). This is the first episode of our new season where we take you on a journey of how your mind, brain and body are interconnected. SUPPORT JOYFUL BALANCE PODCAST: Feel free to share your support with us, by donating a cup of coffeeWe’re finally back with Season 3 of the podcast! We’ve taken all the data from the podcast and we’re bringing you more episodes you love - all about food and setting ourselves up to eat more h...
2023-03-1753 min
The Empowerment CoupleRewiring Your Brain for Joyful Balance with Denise and MeeraIn the pursuit of a beautiful life, we must, must, must work on the parts of us that need the most growth. We can attain financial success, attract a perfect partner, and have the body of our dreams, but if we are still harboring pain and fear, all of those achievements can seem…unsatisfactory. Instead of trying to live big in a small life, break the bonds that keep you back and live big in an ever-expanding life. In order to serve this love medicine correctly, we connected with a cognitive behavioral hypnotherapist and a neuroscientist /nutritionist, who...
2023-03-1648 min
Joyful Balance PodcastFinding Balance for Your HealthWelcome to the Joyful Balance Podcast! Denise and Meera are here to take you on a journey of understanding your mind, your brain and your body and how all three things are very much interlinked. This is the final episode of Season 2! The theme running through this season has been about personal change for us both, learning to action the advice we give you! Today we’re rounding up on how we have been finding our own sense of balance between living healthily and enjoying life (knowing the two aren’t mutually exclusive). On our fina...
2022-12-2342 min
Joyful Balance PodcastR for ResilienceWelcome back to the Joyful Balance Podcast! This week we’re talking about a topic not often thought about very deeply - Resilience. A hugely underrated skill, Meera and Denise cover the benefits of resilience on a neuroscience and psychological level, and how you can develop resilience like any other skill - with practice. SUPPORT JOYFUL BALANCE PODCAST: Feel free to share your support with us, by donating a cup of coffeeListen to us as we explore:What resilience means to us and what it actually meansThe neuroscience of re...
2022-12-1547 min
Joyful Balance PodcastOur Daily Health Habits as ProfessionalsWelcome back to the Joyful Balance Podcast! We cover all things related to mental health, brain health and physical wellbeing and all of these are closely interlinked. As part of this season’s theme where we put the spotlight on our own health and hold ourselves accountable, we’re spending this week’s episode looking at what we do on a daily basis to look after our health and wellbeing. Like you, we have our challenges and successes with keeping healthy so we’re here to share our experiences as honestly as we can! If you like...
2022-12-0856 min
Joyful Balance PodcastNutrition for Brain Health with Anastasia SmithWe’re absolutely thrilled to have a colleague and friend of Meera’s, fellow nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner, Anastasia Smith. Anastasia specialises in Whole Mind Health - supporting clients experiencing the full spectrum of psychiatric conditions and also works with clients experiencing neurological pathologies such as Alzheimer’s.SUPPORT JOYFUL BALANCE PODCAST: Feel free to share your support with us, by donating a cup of coffeeTune in to hear all about:Anastasia’s journey into nutrition for mental wellbeingWhat is Whole Mind HealthHow hormones affect your moo...
2022-12-0151 min
Joyful Balance PodcastHow to Sleep WellThis week we’re covering a much-loved topic for both of us: sleep! Sleep is so important for your mental and physical wellbeing that we cannot tell you enough how much a good night’s sleep is priceless for your health.SUPPORT JOYFUL BALANCE PODCAST: Feel free to share your support with us, by donating a cup of coffeeIt’s really common to have trouble with your sleep, and stress can massively impact on your ability to sleep and stay asleep. If you’d like to learn how to sleep better, check out our tips and...
2022-11-2447 min
Joyful Balance PodcastHabit Change with Slee ParrishWe’re joined by another fantastic guest today - Consultant Nurse, Mindfulness Teacher and Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist, Slee Parish!Slee heads up True Thoughts therapy and alongside her incredible NHS 40+ year career as a Consultant Nurse, she’s also a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist (and Denise’s supervisor during her training!) and a Mindfulness teacher. Slee focuses on problematic thoughts and how they can be reframed to help achieve your health goals. Not only this, she also joined forces with Alex James (also a CBH & mindfulness teacher) to create nhsinmind.co.uk - a hugely successful initiative during COVID...
2022-11-1754 min
Joyful Balance PodcastMood, Neurotransmitters and HormonesOn this week’s episode, we’re talking all about mood and what neurotransmitters (brain chemicals that are little emails between your brain cells) and hormones (signalling chemicals in your body and brain that tell your cells to take certain actions) and how they affect your mood.SUPPORT JOYFUL BALANCE PODCAST: Feel free to share your support with us, by donating a cup of coffeeMeera takes you on a short and sweet tour of the main neurotransmitters and hormones that affect your mood. This isn’t an exhaustive list and we’re covering specific sex horm...
2022-11-1044 min
Joyful Balance PodcastWellness & Lifestyle with Dr Nisa AslamOn this week’s episode, we’re delighted to have Dr Nisa Aslam, an Urgent Care GP and medical practitioner for LiveSmart, a digital health company. Nisa has a strong interest and practice in preventative medicine and lifestyle changes to improve health. With over 10 years of medical experience to draw on, we couldn’t think of a better guest to talk to us all about what wellness for a healthy and happy lifestyle actually means in practice! SUPPORT JOYFUL BALANCE PODCAST: Feel free to share your support with us, by donating a cup of coffeeTopics...
2022-11-0359 min
Joyful Balance PodcastWalking the TalkWelcome back to the Joyful Balance Podcast with your two delightful co-hosts, Meera Malhotra (Nutritional Therapist) and Denise Iordache (Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist). This is the first episode of our new season where we take you on a journey of how your mind, brain and body are interconnected. SUPPORT JOYFUL BALANCE PODCAST: Feel free to share your support with us, by donating a cup of coffeeWe’re mixing things up for this new season, we’re taking a look in our mirrors and seeing what's going well in our habits and lifestyles and what needs a tu...
2022-10-2738 minJoyful Balance PodcastWrap Up & Special OfferSeason 1 Wrap Up with your favourite hosts - Meera & Denise.We are so grateful to have you listen to our podcast and we thought you will enjoy a special offer, just for you!We hope you love this episode and we look forward to bringing you Season 2 soon!SUPPORT JOYFUL BALANCE PODCAST: Feel free to share your support with us, by donating a cup of coffeeFeel free to leave us a comment too!:YouTube: Joyful Balance PodcastInstagram: @joyful_balance.meEmail: hello@joyfulbalance...
2022-09-1520 minJoyful Balance PodcastWrap Up & Special OfferSeason 1 Wrap Up with your favourite hosts - Meera & Denise.We are so grateful to have you listen to our podcast and we thought you will enjoy a special offer, just for you! We hope you love this episode and we look forward to bringing you Season 2 soon!
2022-09-1522 min
Joyful Balance PodcastBonus Episode - Neurobiology of AppetiteFor our bonus episode this first season, Meera’s back with tons of information all about neurotransmitters and hormones and their effect on your appetite!If you like what hear, feel free to show us some support, in the form of a coffee donation. We thank you very much!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/helloFEIf you thought you knew why you ate, you might want to listen to this episode! There’s plenty of useful and valuable information for you. We cover:The different types of hungerThe different part...
2022-09-0849 min
Joyful Balance PodcastThe Importance of Self-TalkWelcome back to the Joyful Balance Podcast! This week we’re talking about... Talking.Specifically, how we talk to ourselves and how that self-talk can set you up for success or failure.On today’s podcast you can hear us talk about:What we’ve been up to and how we’ve beenWhy self-talk is important for our self-belief and how what we say to ourselves becomes realityHow negative self-talk affects your performance, confidence and self-esteemThe importance of awareness of your self-talk and sowing the seed...
2022-09-0148 min
Joyful Balance PodcastNutrition for Brain HealthWe’re back for another episode! This week, we cover lots of information on nutrition for better brain health.SUPPORT JOYFUL BALANCE PODCAST:Feel free to share your support with us, by donating a cup of coffeeFirstly, Meera sets the scene on brain health and functions that are really affected by nutrition and why. Then our conversation moves into more specific subjects, such as:Denise and Meera rave about Blue ZonesMeera talks about the Mediterranean Diet and why it's so good for brain healthHow your gut an...
2022-08-2541 min
Joyful Balance PodcastEmotions and FoodOn this week’s episode, we’re delving into the link between emotions and food and how they both are very related to each other.This really is our bread and butter, particularly for Denise who takes the lead this week. We share our own personal experiences with this topic so you know you’re in good company!SUPPORT JOYFUL BALANCE PODCAST:Feel free to share your support with us, by donating a cup of coffeeTop tips for tapping into your dopamine reward system: eat protein, take cold showers, get regular exercise, listen...
2022-08-1842 min
Joyful Balance PodcastTour of the BrainThis week, we hear from Meera, our resident brain expert all about the brain! We also talk about how therapy can be of help. Topics we cover:What exactly is neuroscience?How the brain is divided upDeeper structures of the brainInteresting brain factsPrefrontal cortex developmentNeuroplasticity and why that’s so important for building new skills and habitsCortical homunculus *this is the one to search for and see the imageMr Tan and Phineas GageThe Reptilian Br...
2022-08-1148 min
BevanWorld: A Westworld Aftershow”Metanoia” Review - Westworld: Season 04, Episode 07The penultimate episode of Season 04 played out like the season finale. So what could happen next?
Hosts:
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Nicholas Prior: https://twitter.com/LordNPrior
Metanoia
You want to have a drink at a time like this?
Directed by: Meera Menon
Written by: Desa Larkin-Boutte, Denise The
BevanWorld Credits:
Music from the HBO® Series
Artist: Ramin Djawadi
Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHEioEoqyFPsOiW8CepDaYg
Art: Created by Dylan Blight
Westworld photos, elements and other (c) HBO
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2022-08-0920 min
Joyful Balance PodcastMotivation and Exercise with Special Guest - AndreeaWe’re doing something a little different today with being honoured to have our very first guest, Andreea. She is a certified NASM Physical Trainer, PN1 Nutrition Coach and Mindfulness Practitioner with a strong interest in counselling and coaching her clients. Now, she’s also a mum to two beautiful 10-month old twins, while running her coaching business called Livit. You can find her at www.livit.fitSUPPORT JOYFUL BALANCE PODCAST:Feel free to share your support with us, by donating a cup of coffeeAndreea has worked with clients all over the world, help...
2022-08-0441 min
Joyful Balance PodcastDenise's JourneyJoin us on the Joyful Balance Podcast as Denise takes us on her journey to Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy - what it is, what it isn’t, how it works and about how she came to train as a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist!We hope you like this episode. SUPPORT JOYFUL BALANCE PODCAST: Feel free to share your support with us, by donating a cup of coffeeWe cover:What is Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (CBH) and how it worksHow can hypnotherapy help change habits and behaviour?How does De...
2022-07-2850 min
Joyful Balance PodcastMeera’s Story Join us on the Joyful Balance Podcast as Meera lays all her cards on the table in an interview about what drove her to leave her corporate life behind and restart her career as a nutritionist.We hope you like this episode. SUPPORT JOYFUL BALANCE PODCAST: Feel free to share your support with us, by donating a cup of coffeeHere’s some of the topics we cover:What attracted Meera to neuroscienceMeera’s subsequent journey through mental health recoveryHow and why Meera qualified as a Nu...
2022-07-2139 min
Joyful Balance PodcastWelcome to the Joyful Balance PodcastWelcome to the Joyful Balance Podcast with your two delightful co-hosts, Meera Malhotra (Nutritional Therapist) and Denise Iordache (Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist).We’re here to help take you on a journey through your brain, your mind and your body and how all of these are interconnected. In this episode, we cover what the Joyful Balance Podcast is all about, who we are, what you can expect from the podcast.Bear with us, it’s our first one! We’re learning as we go and we’ll take you along with us.Topics we cover:
2022-07-1331 min