How To Be Well
12 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago -Weekly bite-sized discussion, personal tips and upbeat banter from a couple who recovered from an enormous health crisis through trying everything at least once.
Join them now at their dining table as they talk about what worked, what didn’t work, and listen as they continue their journey to complete wellness. Learn about their explorations into aspects of nutrition, popular culture, self-care, mindfulness, reasons to be cheerful, and more.
One topic each week, on literally any aspect of wellbeing, from the straightforward to the leftfield. It’s been a hell of a trip, and they’d love to take you along for the ride.
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Episodes
29. A Room Of One's Own
June 10, 2019 13:47 - 11 minutes - 27.3 MBCan having a room of one's own help us to be well? or will a corner of the living room do? What connects John Lennon, Virginia Woolf and wandering around after dark? not much to be honest - but we do talk about all 3 and much more in our latest friendly unscripted podcast. We hope you enjoy!
28. Birds
April 28, 2019 15:25 - 14 minutes - 33.8 MBThis week it's a lively discussion about birds, or as Sam calls them "things with wings" Can these creatures help us to be well? and how? Plus what was Sam up to every Monday at the Brighton Booth Museum of Natural History?
28. The Internet
April 23, 2019 11:25 - 14 minutes - 33.5 MBSam and Steph chat all things internet this week; we've a lively debate for you on the pros and cons of our digital age - can it really help us to be well? As always we are unscripted and unedited, so what you hear is how we said it... old school! Hope you enjoy.
27. French
March 10, 2019 21:36 - 13 minutes - 31.2 MBCan learning a second language help us to be well? How can speaking French help our brain to be healthy? Easy tips for when your neurons are fried, and that it's the journey, not the destination, that counts. Personal experience, opinions and more from two people who are learning to be 21st-century well.
26. The joy of house plants
February 24, 2019 18:57 - 13 minutes - 31.6 MBHow to get the green into your life and remove (some) toxins from your home? Sam and Steph share their thoughts on house plants - their benefits and drawbacks (such as remembering to water them). Discover which plants are perfect for removing paint VOCs from the atmosphere, and learn what makes Sam go crazy with the credit card.
25. Cooking From Scratch
February 17, 2019 18:43 - 14 minutes - 34 MBHow do you eat when you’re on a dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, sugar-free, low-fat diet while eating 15 portions of fruit and vegetables per day? The answer: make everything from scratch and embrace the challenge. When Sam and Steph’s lives changed, so did the way they ate and prepared food. Out with the junk and in with the nurturing aspect of baking cakes and making rainbow salads. Learn the benefits of doing it all yourself, and get a recipe for hummous in ten seconds. Enjoy.
24. Board Games
February 10, 2019 20:41 - 13 minutes - 30 MBHow can you be with others when conversation is beyond you? Here's a way to connect with others and have fun (even if you lose). Learn how they can help when you're in a very dark place. They're analogue and old-school and not just for Christmas. Let's play.
23. Get the trash out of your head
February 03, 2019 21:04 - 14 minutes - 33.8 MBFind out in which area Sam is the supreme champion, and how to express your feelings when you can't find the words. Discover how to get a much-needed slice of privacy when you're in the midst of a health crisis. It's practical AND healing and helps us all on our journey to being well. Enjoy.
21. Get Off Your Phone, part 1: People-watching
January 20, 2019 20:41 - 14 minutes - 32.2 MBWe all want to get off our phones more. Don't we? Steph has an idea for what we can do when we're in a public place and yearn to be on our phone. She prefers cafes, Sam likes the pub. But they're both opportunities to observe what's around us and give the real world a go.
20. How To Use Colour In Your Life
January 13, 2019 20:26 - 13 minutes - 30.4 MBCan colour help us to be well? Hear how Sam’s health journey mirrored her journey through colour. Discover top tips for colour arrangement, and why it’s good to take a chance on brightness. Let’s bring the sunshine in.
19. How To Get Organised
January 06, 2019 17:05 - 18 minutes - 42.2 MBIf we want to be well, we have to be organised. But how do we get there? Discover tips for categorising your life, from worries and feelings to everyday chores. Learn how dopamine works on the brain, the genius of the dyslexic mind, and the joy of ticking. A couple, a dining table, a microphone, and plenty of food for thought. Enjoy.
18. How To Be Boring
December 30, 2018 15:28 - 17 minutes - 39.9 MBHow do we navigate the world’s demand that we always be on our top game? Sam and Steph discuss the benefits of being boring. Discover how Sam causes Steph’s eyes to glaze over, who’d win in The Great British Bore-Off, what’s good about standing on the edge looking in, plus, the tyranny of the social media feed. Two women, a dining table, a microphone, and plenty of food for thought. Enjoy.