London Heal
76 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 6 ratingsA scientist's view on alternative and cutting edge approaches to modern lifestyle and chronic disorders. Unpacking the mind body connection and sharing motivational conversations with alternative practitioners, scientific experts, physicians and inspirational individuals to empower you to live healthy for longer.
Disclaimer: The information provided in the following podcasts is provided as educational content only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult with your registered health care practitioner if you wish to implement any changes in your current method of treatment and under no circumstances should you stop taking any prescription medication without medical supervision.
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Floatation Therapy with Ed Hawley
February 28, 2020 00:00 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MBAre you looking for a novel way to ease the stresses and strains of daily life on your mind and body? Floatation therapy maybe just what you are looking for. Floatation therapy is fabulous way to achieve states of complete and effortless relaxation. Backed by decades of scientific research, floating is a great way to reduce stress, muscle tension and much more. Ed Hawley from Floatworks joins me this week to share his floating secrets. He describes how a float session works, the science beh...
High Performance Health is also for Women with Angela Foster
February 21, 2020 00:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBOptimising health for peak performance seems to be quite a male dominated domain. However, taking women's biology into account allows them to benefit from peak performance interventions too. Whether CEO, entrepreneur or stressed out mum, high performance health programmes are for everyone. Many of her clients are men. However, Angela also tailors programmes for women to reach their peak performance goals. Angela applies a holistic approach that strengthens mind, body and spirit. Using genet...
Medicinal Mushrooms with Martin Powell
February 14, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBThe term 'Medicinal Mushrooms' likely conjures images of psychedelic experiences. However, almost all mushrooms can have profound effects on our physical bodies and states of wellbeing. Biochemist and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, Martin Powell, is a leading authority on the medicinal properties of mushrooms. In his eyes, all mushrooms are magic and have to the potential to heal. This week he shares how almost all mushrooms can act as immune system modulators. Indeed, many mushr...
A Mindful Art Experience with Zena el Farra
February 07, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBMindfulness meditation is now an established method for reducing stress, anxiety and depression. But are there other ways if being mindful that are both fun and benefit our mental and physical health? Masterpeace combines painting with mindfulness to create a novel, mindful art experience. Co-founder, Zena el Farra, joins me this week to talk about the Masterpeace concept. She shares how the idea for Masterpeace was born, and how creating art to support mental health is put into practice in ...
Music for Transformation with Barry Goldstein
November 29, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBCan we utilise music for more than art and entertainment? The answer is a resounding yes! Barry Goldstein is a speaker, writer, music producer and composer with a passion for utilising music to bring about transformation. His unique understanding of how music can influence our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies has also resulted in collaborations with Dr Joe Dispenza, Greg Braden and Neale Donald Walsch to name just a few. In this episode, he shares his own journey to discoveri...
Chefs in Schools with Nicole Pisani
November 22, 2019 00:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBAny conversation about health has to start with childhood. Food choices and nutritional habits formed in childhood dictate our relationship with food. The UK has a school meal programme for children that has come under scrutiny in the past. Nicole Pisani was a former head chef of a leading London restaurant. She gave up that role to engage in helping future generations of children eat well and develop healthy food habits. She co-founded the charity, 'Chefs in Schools' to inspire change in sc...
The Wellness Puzzle with Andrew Jobling
November 15, 2019 00:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBDo you feel health is just too complicated? Are bad habits getting in your way? Helping people live into joyful longevity is the mission of Andrew Jobling. Andrew joins me this week to discuss the Wellness Puzzle, the culmination of 30 years experience in the health and wellness industry. He shares his epiphany that learning to regulate your emotional states is the key to optimal health. Andrew motivates people to action by realising that health is not a matter of choice. It is the foundati...
Childhood Biography to Adult Biology - Trauma with Niki Gratrix
November 08, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBAdverse Childhood Experiences can increase your risk for disease as an adult. Just as important as what did happen, is what didn't happen. Emotional neglect and challenges to feelings of safety can result in attachment trauma. When left unresolved, this can initiate a cascade of events resulting in many of today's chronic diseases. Niki Gratrix is an expert and tireless campaigner in the field of trauma related illness. Niki is also a functional medicine practitioner and takes a truly holist...
News, Soda Ban, Vitamin D and PTSD
October 31, 2019 00:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBAnd now for something completely different.... This week is a short and snappy episode that starts with a cool new feature at London Heal. The audio content of the most recent episodes is now searchable with keywords! In addition, a quick review on some interesting new scientific findings. First up we take a look at a new study of the health benefits of banning sugary soda drinks at the UCSF medical campus. A recent meta analysis just published looks at the effects of substituting with Vi...
The Healing Connection to Earth with Dr Laura Koniver MD
October 24, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBEvery cell in your body is electric. Direct contact with the earth neutralises the body to the Earth's potential and grounds us. This process is instantaneous and scientifically proven to benefit our health. And yet, human beings can go through decades without ever connecting to the earth. Laura Koniver MD is a staunch advocate of grounding. This week she joins me to share her valuable knowledge on the many health benefits of grounding. She challenges the medical community's readiness to diag...
Yang Sheng, the Chinese Art of Self-Healing with Katie Brindle
October 17, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBIf you think that herbs and acupuncture are all that Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has to offer, you are very mistaken. The essence of TCM is indeed to 'nourish life' or Yang Sheng. Yang Sheng is the self-care part of TCM and is a self-healing system. The system comprises simple but powerful habits and lifestyle techniques that you can perform yourself. Today's guest, Katie Brindle, calls this gaining 'Mastery over your Health'. Katie is a fully qualified TCM practitioner. She is passio...
CBD - Hype or Help with Jade Proudman
October 10, 2019 23:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBCBD is the buzz word of the moment. But does it really help support health and wellbeing or is it commercial hype? Since the discovery of the body's own endocannabinoid system in the late 90's, we now understand the mechanism of action for plant cannabinoids. This lends credence to the beneficial effects reported for CBD being a real thing. This week, Jade Proudman joins me to share her journey back to a state of health thanks to CBD. Following her positive experience, Jade and her husband la...
Mindset, Nutrition and Fitness for an Awesome Life with Ben Coomber
October 03, 2019 23:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBDo you need to drop a few pounds? Do you know that you could feel better and do better in life, but just can't get there? Most of us live below our potential, whether that's in terms of health, vitality or success. Ben Coomber hosts the number one health and fitness podcast. He describes himself as an everyday athlete living an awesome life. This week Ben joins me to discuss his path to wellness after losing weight, getting fit and resolving health issues. Now a qualified nutritionist and coa...
What a Relief! I have ADHD with Kassandra and Tatiana
September 24, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBAn estimated 85% of adult women with ADHD go undiagnosed. ADHD in women often presents differently than in men. Moreover, women suffer significantly more from the emotional effects of the disorder. Getting a diagnosis is the first step in turning a potentially life-wrecking disorder into a life of fulfilment, happiness and success. This week, my daughter, Kassandra, and I co-host this episode on adult ADHD. Both diagnosed recently, we are at the beginning of our ADHD journey. We discuss the i...
Sick and Tired - Fatigue Disorders with Alex Howard
September 12, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBDo you have energy for your day when you get out of bed? Increasing numbers of people are far more tired than they should be. Sadly many of them go on to develop a chronic fatigue disorder like CFS/ME and fibromyalgia. These conditions seriously impact our quality of life and can suck the joy out of living. Alex Howard had a seven year journey with ME. Taking his recovery into his own hands he learned, explored and tried almost everything. He translated all that he had learned into a book and...
Out of Body Experiences with Jade Shaw
September 05, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBIs consciousness a creation of and limited to the brain? Phenomena such as Out of Body Experiences (OBEs) would suggest otherwise. Moreover, such experiences are often transformational and can change people lives. Jade Shaw is fascinated by precisely this feature of OBEs and has dedicated her life to exploring, teaching and researching their effects. She relates her own experience that launched her new career and the insights that she gained. Beyond that, she discusses the differences between...
6 Tips to Benefit from Fun in the Sun
July 18, 2019 23:00 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MBAre you getting ready for your summer holiday? A holiday can be more than just fun and relaxation away from the daily grind. This week's episode draws from previous episodes to provide 6 tips on how to make the most of your holiday and improve your mental and physical wellbeing. The first three tips revolve around sun exposure, sleep and exercise. The last three tips are on Food, Community and Meditation. Useful little practices that can improve your holiday experience. You can return in bett...
Living Well With Cancer with Dr. Catherine Zollman
July 11, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBA cancer diagnosis can be a frightening and overwhelming event for both patient and friends and family. Integrative oncology is a new approach to treating patients from a holistic perspective and places the patient's overall wellbeing at the core. Catherine Zollman MD is the medical director of Penny Brohn, a charity that supports cancer patients and those affected using such an approach. Catherine describes how looking at diet, exercise, mind, spirit and emotions can deeply influence a perso...
Live a Life You Love with Karen Salmansohn
July 04, 2019 23:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBAre you so busy loving your life that you don't have time for fear, regret and hate? Best selling author and health and wellness expert, Karen Salmansohn joins me this week as we discuss all things living longer and better. Karen shares her philosophy on mastering modern life and the importance of learning to move through pain. Karen realised her dream of becoming a mother at the age of fifty. As a late in life mum, Karen's run in with health problems spurned her commitment to living and agei...
Telomeres Tell Tales with Elissa Epel PhD
June 27, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBAre you living a telomere-friendly lifestyle? Telomere length is a measure of longevity and predisposition for degenerative disease. The good news is that we can help protect our telomeres by the way we choose to live our lives. In this week's episode, Elissa Epel, co author of 'The Telomere Effect', shares her groundbreaking research on the effects of stress and psychology on telomere length. She describes what is detrimental to our telomeres, but also all the positive things we can do to pr...
Havening Touch with Carol Robertson PhD
June 20, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBThe gentle caress of a mother's touch evokes the ultimate feelings of safety and calm. This effect is exploited in a psychosensory (mind and senses) technique known as Havening. Carol Robertson is a Havening practitioner and teacher. In this week's episode she shares her knowledge of this powerful technique to help alleviate the symptoms of stress, trauma and more. She details the proposed neuro-biochemical process involved in decoupling memories or beliefs from emotions. She describes variou...
Psychotherapy with an Astrological Road Map with Mark Jones
June 13, 2019 23:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBAstrology is viewed either as a bit of fun or a serious divination tool. In the hands of Mark Jones, it becomes a form of road map to identify familial and ancestral patterns. Mark is first and foremost a psychotherapist who practices psychosynthesis - a therapeutic approach devised by the Italian physician, Roberto Assigioli. This form of therapy assumes a spiritual nature to psychotherapeutic healing and provides a framework for clients to transform their lives into ones filled with meaning...
Becoming the Walking Universe with Igor Kufayev
June 06, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBDo you feel disconnected, separated and incomplete? The only way to end this agony is to 'Know Thyself'. In this second of two interviews, Advaita Tantra teacher, Igor Kufayev shares his insights into recognising this as a desire to embark on a spiritual journey. He talks about what drives us to search and to trust that we are always guided. We then discuss the rise of the divine feminine and how this manifests in society, its risks and what it really means for the individual. Igor shares his...
The Spiritual Nature of Healing with Igor Kufayev
May 29, 2019 23:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBWestern medicine views disease and illness as a dysfunction of the the component parts and systems that make up our physiology. Eastern traditions take a different view and include the expression of creative intelligence or consciousness in the manifestation of disease. Igor Kufayev is a teacher of Advaita Trantra and, in this first of two conversations, he takes us on an in-depth journey to try and understand the roles of different levels in health and disease. These levels comprise the gros...
Off the Cuff with Tatiana Kassessinoff PhD
May 24, 2019 03:05 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBCelebrating 50 episodes, a meditation to get you through stressful and uncertain times. Also prompted by the European Elections, this spontaneous and unplugged episode looks at the emotions of frustration, uncertainty, anger and disappointment. I share my thoughts on how we can help manage these emotions in a way that builds resilience, and taps into our inner resources. We look at getting out into nature, expressing gratitude, and cultivating perspective. The episode ties up with a two-part ...
The Brain's Immune System, Alzheimer's and Inflammation with Professor Hugh Perry
May 16, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBYour immune system and your brain communicate. We now know that the brain also has it's own immune system in the form of microglia cells. Professor Hugh Perry has studied microglia cells since the 1980's. In this fact filled episode, he eloquently describes the microglia cells, how they move from a resting to activated state and their role and function as the immune cells of the brain. Using Alzheimer's disease as an example, he discusses the role of microglia and the attempts to modulate the...
Healing with Breathwork with Niraj Naik
May 09, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBDo you ever think about how you breathe? The breath is one of the only autonomic nervous processes that you can also actively and consciously control. This means controlling the breath can access control over the nervous system. This week's guest, Niraj Naik, also known as 'The Renegade Pharmacist' has pioneered a methodology that incorporates ancient, pranayama-based breathing techniques with rhythm and music. Niraj talks about the profound effects that breath work techniques can have on our...
Everybody is an Athlete with Scott Livingston
April 18, 2019 23:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBIs your body responding well to the physical demands you place on it? Many physical injuries are caused by not being correctly prepared. My guest this week is Scott Livingston, certified athletic therapist and strength and conditioning coach to professional and olympic athletes. Scott joins us to talk about Reconditioning, a holistic approach to sport injuries that views the athlete as a whole. In addition, it also facilities the seamless integration of various treatment modalities by sharin...
Elder not Older with Tatiana Kassessinoff PhD
April 11, 2019 23:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBWhy do we no longer respect and value our elders? Today's youth obsessed culture has forced us to pursue youthfulness at all costs and deny ageing. In this week's solo episode, I challenge this paradigm and explore our perceptions that ageing is a slow path to disease, decrepitude and dementia. I explore how ageing has it's positive aspects and that elders have a valuable role to play in society. The responsibility lies in our hands to learn how our minds and bodies can be cared for to maximi...
The Future of Healthcare - Social Prescribing with Dr Michael Dixon LVO OBE
April 04, 2019 23:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBThe incidence of chronic disease is rising rapidly. Simultaneously, the costs of healthcare are also rising and are not sustainable. In addition, the medical outcomes for many conditions are less than satisfactory. Something is clearly not working. Fortunately, a paradigm shift in the approach to healthcare is taking place as the UK government has announced a program of Universal Social Prescribing within the National Health Service. Instrumental in this program is my guest, Dr Michael Dixon,...
The Knowledge of Life: Ayurveda with Jillian Lavender
March 29, 2019 00:00 - 59 minutes - 55 MBDo you eat on the go or late at night? The ancient practice of Ayurveda works on the basis of doshas to understand a person's psycho-physiology and the interaction with the environment and time. Jillian Lavender returns to share her insights into how to adopt simple and easy Ayurvedic practices into our busy, modern lives. She discusses the doshas, what they mean to an individual and how nature's cycles also express doshas. Jillian discusses the tenant of Ayurveda, which is to prevent the bui...
The Power of Herbal Medicine with Simon Mills
March 22, 2019 00:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBHerbal medicine was the only medicine for thousands of years and the precursor to modern pharmaceuticals. The healing power of plants is the passion of this week's guest, Simon Mills, who is a world authority on herbal medicine. Simon shares his wisdom on how herbal remedies work differently to pharmaceuticals and how the formulation of these remedies is holistic and bespoke to the person. He discusses the medicine cabinet in your kitchen and the role of herbs and spices in diet and the micro...
The Big Sneeze - Allergy with Tatiana Kassessinoff PhD
March 15, 2019 00:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBAllergies are on the rise, but why do we get them in the first place? In this week's episode I discuss the main theories for why we get allergies and what occurs at a cellular level when an allergic reaction takes place. The choice of conventional therapies is relatively limited, but there are several lifestyle, dietary and supplement changes that we can make to help alleviate the symptoms and support the immune system. There are recognised alternative therapies that may help sufferers of all...
Your Heart is Smart with Rollin McCraty PhD
March 08, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBYour heart sends more signals to the brain than the other way round! In this fascinating interview, Rollin McCraty, Scientific Director of the HeartMath Institute, explains how the heart can actually regulate brain activity and the implications of that for health, wellbeing, performance and resilience. He discusses the concept of heart coherence and the relevance of our emotions, and that we can actively learn how to self regulate. He also talks about the ability of the heart to influence tho...
Surviving Cardiac Arrest with Matt Brown
March 01, 2019 00:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBOnly about 10% of people who suffer a cardiac arrest survive. Matt Brown is luckily one of those 10% and this week he shares his journey to recovery. In this candid and inspirational interview, Matt relays the sequence of events that followed his cardiac arrest, the fact that CPR saved his life, the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest, the consequences of being in an induced coma, and the subsequent neurological problems he had to face. He talks about the incredible value of ...
Bounce Forward! Resilience with Professor David Peters
February 22, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBModern life is more challenging than ever before. The ability to not only bounce back from adversity, but actually bounce forward and adapt is known as resilience and is a powerful quality of being human. Sadly, the rise in mental disease and chronic diseases seems to indicate a lack of resilience in many people. Professor David Peters is the Medical Director of the Centre for Resilience at the University of Westminster in London. In this episode he defines resilience in terms of our ability ...
The Art of Warm, Loving Relationships with Fiorella Martin
February 15, 2019 00:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBWarm, loving relationships are essential to our emotional and physical health. In a time where many people are isolated, disconnected and lonely, it's all the more important to learn the art of warm loving relationships. In this week's episode, relationship therapist and coach, Fiorella Martin discusses how virtual relationships are no substitute for the real thing. She shares her insight into the basic fundamentals of all types of relationships and what can go wrong. We discuss the emotional...
Real Food for a Healthy Diet with Heather Richards
February 08, 2019 00:08 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBModern societies eat far too much processed food, leading to unhealthy diets and disease. Heather Richards, a certified nutritionist and educator is passionate about Real Food. In this episode she outlines what constitutes real food and why it's vital to control your blood sugar levels. We discuss the pitfalls of food labels and starchy carbohydrates. She shares vital information for vegans regarding supplementation and discusses the difference between plant and animal sources of Omega 3 fatt...
Circadian Rhythms and Sleep with Professor Russell Foster
February 01, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBAre you embracing your natural sleep patterns and internal clock? Circadian Rhythms are almost a hallmark of life and regulate vital processes in the brain and body, including sleep. In this episode, Professor Russell Foster shares his research and insight into how the human eye sets our master clock in the brain and the implications for orienting ourselves to out external environment and ensuring healthy sleep. He discusses why sleep is so important and how disrupted sleep has serious implic...
Medical Acupuncture with Dr Mike Cummings
January 25, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBAcupuncture has been used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Medical Acupuncture is a Western take on the traditional, usually practiced by trained medical professionals. Dr Mike Cummings is Medical Director of the British Medical Acupuncture Society (BMAS) and a practicing acupuncturist. In this episode he describes the current scientific understanding of how acupuncture works as well as discussing if, when and with whom it works the best. Mike describes the application ...
The Best Brain Possible with Debbie Hampton
December 21, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBA failed suicide attempt left Debbie Hampton severely brain injured. Her journey to recovery showed Debbie that she had always had the power to heal her body, her mind and her life. Debbie shares these insights in this week's episode. She describes her gradual decline in emotional and mental health that culminated in the suicide attempt and the subsequent road to recovery. Learning to master her thoughts and emotions together with physical exercises and a healthy diet, she managed to harness ...
Healing through Lucid Dreaming with Charlie Morley
December 14, 2018 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBWe spend one third of our lives asleep. Wouldn't it be great if we could use some of that time consciously to deal with issues that plague us in real life? Charlie Morley is a bestselling author and teacher of lucid dreaming & shadow integration. A Tibetan Buddhist and dream yoga practitioner, Charlie teaches people how to lucid dream, and specific practices that use this unique state of consciousness while sleeping to achieve certain goals. In this episode we discuss what is lucid dreaming a...
Mastering Menopause with Dr Michaela Schaefer
November 16, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBThere is much confusion around Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and this week's guest, consultant gynaecologist Dr Michaela Schaefer, sorts out the confusion and discusses the mode of action, merits, safety and indications of HRT. However , she also focuses intently on the patient and the surrounding factors such as lifestyle, family dynamics and psychological status. She discusses the changes that take place in the lives and bodies of her patients and how important self care and acceptance...
Addressing Addiction with Lucy and Alex da Silva
November 09, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 65 MBWhat is addiction really? In this episode Lucy and Alex da Silva join me to discuss their own views in this subject based on personal experience and that of their clients. An addiction therapist and life coach, Lucy and Alex share their insights into the emotional nature of addiction. We discuss to what extent trauma and the inability to process negative emotion lie at the heart of addictive behaviour. Is addiction even a thing, or simply a human mechanism to change the way we feel that can b...
A Mystical Physician with Dr Christine Page
November 02, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBWhen did your doctor last ask you about what was happening in your life when you got sick? Never? That's the first question this week's guest, Dr Christine Page asks. A pioneer in the field of healthcare for over 40 years, she is a holistic physician practicing soul medicine. Mind body and spirit around the central soul. In this episode we discuss the type of medicine that Christine believes should be practiced, empowering the patient and rooted in community. She also discusses her particular...
Towards Living Healthy for Longer with Tatiana Kassessinoff PhD
October 25, 2018 23:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBToday marks 30 episodes and six months of London Heal. An appropriate landmark to review what we've learned so far. Talking to a variety of guests be they scientists, physicians, therapists or activists, the central theme emerges. Optimal health and wellbeing comes from the active pursuit of a healthy mind, body and spirit. A look back at what we've learned in terms of getting our minds on board, a review of the main features of looking after our bodies, be it exercise, nutrition or sleep. A ...
Vedic Meditation with Jillian Lavender
October 18, 2018 23:00 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MBStress, fatigue, anxiety and insomnia are just some of the ailments of modern life that can be addressed with meditation. Vedic meditation is the world's most ancient form of this practice, and Jillian Lavender co-director of the London (and New York) Meditation Centre joins me today to share her wisdom and expertise. A meditation teacher since 2003, Jillian explains the specific aspects of Vedic meditation and how it differs from other forms. She describes how to start a meditation practice ...
Epilepsy and the Ketogenic Diet with Emma Williams MBE
October 11, 2018 23:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBEpilepsy affects at least 300,000 people in the UK - just over 60,000 of these people are children under the age of 16 (Epilepsy Society). Emma Williams MBE is the founder and CEO of Matthew's Friends, a non profit organisation she set up to help families of adults and children with epilepsy follow medical ketogenic diets. Following her own experience with her son, Matthew, she is a staunch advocate and activist to allow those affected by epilepsy have access to this diet and potentially alle...
Gender Identity with Michelle Bridgman
October 04, 2018 23:00 - 58 minutes - 54 MBAn increasing number of people are experiencing a gender identity that does not wholly correlate with the gender they were assigned at birth. This has led to the field of Gender Identity in psychotherapy and new ways to support people suffering from gender dysphoria or being very unhappy with their assigned gender. This is a complicated subject that is eloquently addressed by this week's guest, Michelle Bridgman. Shelley is a psychotherapist, a professional speaker and author. She is in the ...
The Role of the Mind in Infertility with Andrea Yearsley
September 27, 2018 23:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBAround 1 in 7 couples may have difficulty conceiving. This is approximately 3.5 million people in the UK (NHS). Andrea Yearsley specialises in helping women maximise their fertility, help them have a baby naturally or with IVF, and help women carry babies to full term. After eight years of experiencing the infertility journey herself, Andrea was lucky to have two beautiful daughters, but knew there was a better way to navigate this journey. A successful TV producer for 15 years, she retrained...