Wilde About Wellbeing

This is the first in a trio of episodes on the topic of COMMUNITY, and the importance of finding our 'tribe'! Today's episode explains some of the research behind how socializing in a community is beneficial for us, and why we should be aiming for it! Did you know, for example, that people who are engaging with others regularly live longer - for an average 2.5 years?! Mind. Blown.   Honorable Mentions (if you can't access these links, try using the Apple Podcasts or Overcast apps) Bruce Alexander, on the ‘rat park’ that led to lower levels of drug consumption in rats JE Marver, et al, on how quality friendships reduce the risk of suicide KK Wiesel et al, on why high symptom individuals do not need to be excluded from online stress management EM Geramita, et al, on improvements in mental health related to active participation in an internet support group   Workbook on Self-Talk- FREE!   Workbook on Building Rituals - FREE! Instagram: @wildeaboutwellbeing Pinterest: @wildeaboutwellbeing Wilde About Wellbeing

This is the final episode of a trio on the topic of ABUNDANCE and SCARCITY mindsets... Today, we talk all about how to nurture an abundance mindset, and why it matters for our future mental wellbeing.  I'll also share some surprising benefits we can take from a scarcity mindset that may help us be even more abundant!    Quote of the Episode "Abundance is not something we acquire. It is something we tune into." Dr Wayne Dyer   Honorable Mentions (if you can't access these links, try using the Apple Podcasts or Overcast apps)    Workbook on Self-Talk- FREE!   Workbook on Building Rituals - FREE! Instagram: @wildeaboutwellbeing Pinterest: @wildeaboutwellbeing Wilde About Wellbeing website

Welcome to the part two of the trilogy of episodes on abundance vs scarcity mindsets... Today, I get raw and vulnerable by being open about my own current state of mind, and what areas I see with an abundant mindset and where I want to improve my mindset from one of scarcity!      Honorable Mentions (if you can't access these links, try using the Apple Podcasts or Overcast apps) Dr Adi Jaffe Dr Jaffe's IGNTD Heroes Program Tommy Baker   Workbook on Self-Talk - FREE!  Workbook on Building Rituals - FREE! Instagram: @wildeaboutwellbeing Pinterest: @wildeaboutwellbeing Wilde About Wellbeing website

This is the first in a trio of episodes on the topic of ABUNDANCE and SCARCITY MINDSETS! Today's episode is all about defining what the abundance and scarcity mindsets look like, and the research behind them. If we think abundantly, and live in abundance, we will attract more of what we desire to us. If we think in scarcity, we will attract yet more scarcity. It's time to change it up!   Honorable Mentions (if you can't access these links, try using the Apple Podcasts or Overcast apps) R Mehta et al, on how creative thinking thrives with a scarcity mindset Daniel Simons on how focussing on one thing detracts our focus from anything else Carol Dweck's book on ‘growth mindset’ - Mindset: The New Psychology of Success.  A Mani et al, on how poverty can decrease people’s IQ   Workbook on Self-Talk- FREE!   Workbook on Building Rituals - FREE! Instagram: @wildeaboutwellbeing Pinterest: @wildeaboutwellbeing Wilde About Wellbeing website

This is the final episode of a trio on the topic of PURPOSE! Have you found your purpose in life? Today's episode offers some ideas of how to DISCOVER your purpose!    0-6: Introduction, summary of previous episodes. 6-9: Going back in time to find our purpose, including my most memorable memories from my childhood. 9-11: Are there things in your life you're doing RIGHT NOW that might contribute to your purpose in life? 11-13: What or who are you most grateful for? The greatest gift in my life that I'm so incredibly grateful to have. 13-15: Do your social media posts subconsciously suggest what your purpose might be? 15-17: Never feel guilty for wanting to avoid certain purposes / people who drain you, etc.  17-20: What feels AWESOME to you? Could it be your purpose?! 20-22: We need to read more - fiction, non-fiction, find characters we identify with, see how people can behave. 22-24: If I could do anything, what would it be? 24-28: The macabre approach to thinking about what your purpose might be...  28-31:

Welcome to the second episode of the series on PURPOSE in life... And the FIFTIETH episode of the show! In today's super-quick episode, you'll hear why I'm struggling with my purpose a bit right now, and how I've realised that I'm being WAY too perfectionist about it.    Honorable Mentions (if you can't access these links, try using the Apple Podcasts or Overcast apps) Wilde About Wellbeing podcast on the reasons why we need a Purpose Wilde About Wellbeing podcast on why we need to stop obsessing about numbers   Workbook on Self-Talk - FREE!  Workbook on Building Rituals - FREE! Instagram: @wildeaboutwellbeing Pinterest: @wildeaboutwellbeing Wilde About Wellbeing website

This is the first in a trio of episodes on the topic of PURPOSE! Have you found your purpose in life? This episode gives a whopping TWELVE reasons how having a purpose in life can improve your wellness journey. Today's episode is all about the science of purpose in life, and the research behind it.   Honorable Mentions (if you can't access these links, try using the Apple Podcasts or Overcast apps)   CD Ryff et al, on how purpose in life may effect cholesterol and obesity levels PA Buchman et al, on the reduced risks of cognitive impairment in those with a purpose in life  Abramoski et al, on how adolescents' type of purpose in life has a bearing on their risk to use substances in later life Hafez, D. Et al, on lower risk of Type II Diabetes in those with a purpose in life JH Hong, et al, on Asian-American, Black and Hispanic young adult populations’ lowered risk of suicidal ideation with a purpose in life Kim et al, on sleep disturbance in adults with and without purpose in life SM Schaefer et al, on how pu

This is the third in a trio of episodes on the hot topic of SELF CARE! Today's episode is all about how you might look to increase your own self-care, based on 5 specific areas offered by a study from the University of Arizona.    0-1: Introduction  2-5: Recapping the five facets of the 'biopsychosocial-spiritual model'. 5-12: Psychoemotional social aspect of self-care. 12-18: Energetic and grounding benefits of self-care. 18-25: Why physical movement / exercise is one of the areas of self-care in the model we're discussing. 25-33: How spirituality is important - and why 'spiritual' doesn't equal 'religious'. 33-35: The intellectual requirements of self care. 35-38: Quote of the episode 38-50: Tips to improve self care in each of the five pillars of self care that we've discussed. 50-51: How all of the five facets of self care can overlap 51-52: Conclusions.   Quote of the Episode "In dealing with those who are undergoing great suffering, if you feel “burnout” setting in, if you feel demoralized and exhausted

  If you tuned into the Wednesday Wellness episode, you'll already know that this is our SELF CARE SERIES... In today's super-quick episode, I share my experiences with self-care, and how I've adopted it into my life. You'll be pretty shocked at some of my previous self neglect!   Honorable Mentions (if you can't access these links, try using the Apple Podcasts or Overcast apps) Wilde About Wellbeing podcast on the Science of Self Care Workbook on Self-Talk - FREE!  Workbook on Building Rituals - FREE! Instagram: @wildeaboutwellbeing Pinterest: @wildeaboutwellbeing Wilde About Wellbeing website

This is the first in a trio of episodes on the hot topic of SELF CARE! Do you really know what self care even means? I didn't until a few months ago...  And while doing this research, I've discovered so many more areas that I didn't have a clue came under the heading of 'self care'! Today's episode is all about the science of self-care and the research behind it.   Honorable Mentions (if you can't access these links, try using the Apple Podcasts or Overcast apps)   MS Kim et al, on self-care use to reduce dementia risk in the elderly A Klawonn et al, on the Biopsychosocial-Spiritual Model’s benefits JL Browne et al, on how young adults with Type II Diabetes do not always prioritise medical self-care M Narasimjan et al, on how self-care can be used in medicine     Workbook on Self-Talk- FREE!   Workbook on Building Rituals - FREE! Instagram: @wildeaboutwellbeing Pinterest: @wildeaboutwellbeing Wilde About Wellbeing website

There are SO MANY ways that laughter can help us... it can help us to relax, enjoy ourselves, feel less pain, reduce our anxiety, and more! I love the way in which comedy brings diverse communities together: there are certain things that everyone finds amusing.  In this episode, I talk about my shame around laughter, how I handle having a husband who laughs out loud less than I do, and why my life was changed by a comedy club in Los Angeles!   0-1: Introduction 1-3: The strangest places you find humour (eg the Houses of Parliament!) 3-5: How I realised that comedy was a mood changer for me, and that it's perfectly okay to laugh out loud in public! 5-7: It might be easy to fake a smile, but it's virtually impossible (unless you're a top Hollywood actor!) to fake convincing laughter. 7-10: How comedy is like exercise for the body. 10-12: The effect of comedy shows on the elderly. 12-23: Comedy helps with pain tolerance, emotional resilience, stress reduction and relaxation. 23-33: How comedy brings diverse grou

I'm all for gender pay gap reporting that has become mandatory for a number of companies in the UK, HOWEVER... It's WAY more complex than just "same job, same pay". There are, in my opinion, significantly more important areas we need to look at in relation to equality... The MEDIA. I talk about UK prime ministers, the last US presidential campaign, and how we're all being whitewashed in the equality debate.   Honorable Mentions (if you can't access these links, try using the Apple Podcasts or Overcast apps) Workbook on Self-Talk - FREE!  Workbook on Building Rituals - FREE! Instagram: @wildeaboutwellbeing Pinterest: @wildeaboutwellbeing Wilde About Wellbeing website

Do you feel bloated after meals? Has your weight loss hit a plateau? Me too! In this episode, I'm sharing the top ten things that I'm doing to get 'back in the game' and kickstart my metabolism   Honorable Mentions (if you can't access these links, try using the Apple Podcasts or Overcast apps) SailRabbit BMR calculator Polar A370 fitness tracker Wilde About Wellbeing podcast on the importance of hydration 'Reset Your Gut' (UK) / 'Thin From Within' (US) book by Robyn Youkilis 'Go With Your Gut' book by Robyn Youkilis Wilde About Wellbeing podcast on probiotics Amare Global Mentabiotics probiotic powder   Workbook on Self-Talk- FREE!   Workbook on Building Rituals - FREE! Instagram: @wildeaboutwellbeing Pinterest: @wildeaboutwellbeing Wilde About Wellbeing website

I love a summer holiday... BUT... that's only if I put in place certain strategies before I go, and whilst I'm there.  In this episode, I share my top ideas for making summer holidays more manageable, no matter whether you're having a staycation, or travelling across the world!   0-2: Introductions 2-5: NEVER assume you know what type of holiday everyone in your party wants! How my husband and I FINALLY got clear on what type of holiday works best for BOTH of us. 5-13: What are you going to do once you get there? How to manage your expectations! How to balance planned vs spontaneous activities.   13-15: Handling airports! My top tip for managing that boredom in the departures lounge? Buy yourself a treat BEFORE you get to the airport! 15-18: Fear of flying? Do something about it before you fly... OR... don't push yourself to conquer that right now! 18-20: Eating and drinking on the aeroplane - advice for ordering in advance, or taking your own. 20-22: Entertainment on the plane... take plenty of your own stuf

So you're thinking about taking a social media detox? You'll find tonnes of articles and blogs out there full of the reasons why it's a good idea... BUT... what about the other side of the coin? In this episode, I share my ten reasons for avoiding a hiatus from social media - things I think you should think about before you take the plunge!   Honorable Mentions (if you can't access these links, try using the Apple Podcasts or Overcast apps) Workbook on Self-Talk- FREE!    Workbook on Building Rituals - FREE! Instagram: @wildeaboutwellbeing Pinterest: @wildeaboutwellbeing Wilde About Wellbeing website

“I’m not good enough.” “I don’t deserve this.” “I am unlovable.” Recognize any of those messages? As someone who repeated those things to myself regularly, I’ve been there. I know the importance of finding where that self talk stems from in order to nip it in the bud. In this podcast, we look at how we can untangle the spaghetti junction of negative self-talk that exists in our heads. I’ll share the process I use to trace these thoughts right back to the core beliefs we hold about ourselves, and give my top tips on how to then begin to change the message you’re telling yourself. I've been working hard on my negative self-talk, and share my approach and experiences with you here. I've even produced a free workbook download to accompany it! It is not easy to get out of the habit of negative self-talk, but learning some tools and techniques can really help.   0-2: Introductions 2-4 : Defining self-talk, both positive and negative. How I use both types. 4-6: How our self-talk forms from negative / false core beli

I've previously published an episode on intermittent fasting, but today I want to look at the importance of breakfast in our lives.  I found tonnes of research suggesting that we really should be thinking of this meal as an important part of our day! Find out more in this podcast about the decreased risks of cardiovascular disease, increased sleep and mood benefits, and even increased positive body image: all from one simple meal!     Honorable Mentions (if you can't access these links, try using the Apple Podcasts or Overcast apps) Wilde About Wellbeing episode on Intermittent Fasting D Jakubowicz, et al., on high calorie breakfast vs high calorie dinner for better glucose tolerance A Ballon, et al,on increased risk of type ii diabetes in those who skip breakfast S. I. Barr et al, on Canadian adults’ breakfast habits vs their BMI Y. Kubota et al, on Japanese adults’ breakfast habits and reduced risk of stroke S. Rong, et al, on long-term study of US adults, finding that breakfast skipping entails increased

In today's podcast, we talk about the power of play, no matter what your age! This is based on a fabulous survey conducted by Lego, and I wanted to inform you about the importance of playing, whatever your age!   0-2: Introduction 2-3: Information on Lego's survey. 3-7: How we might try to define 'play'. 7-40: What we can learn from kids' play skills, and how we can apply it to our adult lives. 40-41: Are we too old to play as adults? Noooo! 41-48: The questions we ask - like can we play, if we don't have kids?! 48-51: Conclusions.     Honorable Mentions Lego's survey Wilde About Wellbeing podcast on Music Wilde About Wellbeing podcast on Creativity   Workbook on Building Rituals - FREE! FREE guide to my TOP TEN motivational tips for a better life   Instagram: @wildeaboutwellbeing Pinterest: @wildeaboutwellbeing Wilde About Wellbeing website

I was SO excited researching for this episode - I simply hadn't realised the POWER of music, physiologically, psychologically, and at all stages of life (even if you're just a neonate - yes, really!!).   The episode looks at my own experiences with music, as well as scientific research that backs up why we should all stop dwelling in silence. And put those records on!     Honorable Mentions (if you can't access these links, try using the Apple Podcasts or Overcast apps) Dr Adi Jaffe - my coach, and the person who reminded me of how powerful music can be! T English et al. on exercise performance in heated conditions, when accompanied by music Sky News - How a McDonald's used classical music to reduce anti-social behaviour. R. A. Capparez-Gonsalez, et al, on how music may calm premature infants P Pérez-Ros et al, on effectives of music on cognitive impairment in the elderly S. M Ritter et al, on how music may forge creativity N. Talwar et al, on effects of music therapy on in-patients with schizophrenia J. M.

In today's podcast, we discuss how you need to INVEST IN YOURSELF TO IMPROVE YOURSELF. I want you to realise that investment isn't only about money - it's also about time, self-love, energy that you give to yourself! Meanwhile, I share with you the questions I ask myself before any investment, and why I need to be more objective with myself sometimes! We also address the protests you're BOUND to have, when thinking about this area of your life - I know, I've been there!! Just remember: whatever the investment, you are worth it.   0-3: Introduction 3-7: Defining 'buying' versus 'investing', where money is concerned. 7-11: How rituals can be enhanced by certain investments - the (albeit bizarre!) baked beans example. 11-12: What shapes our money mindset, and how we are effected in later life by early experiences and attitudes towards saving / spending. 12-13: Is money abundance about energy? 13-14: Investment can mean things other than money!!  14-17: Why we need to learn objectivity, if we are going to have a