Right Up My Podcast
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsExploring some of the lesser-known (and occasionally bonkers) methods of self-care, self-love and ways to make you feel good. Gwen and Kate talk to people about what's right up their street, then try it out themselves to see if it works. Released fortnightly. Contains bad language and inappropriate laughter. Music - Andrew Grimes. Artwork - Erica Frances George. Support Right Up My Podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/rightupmypodcast Find us on Instagram and Twitter @rightupmy
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Ep.39 - Connecting People
February 22, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBWe talk to Maff Potts about the importance of having people and purpose in our lives. Maff is the founder of Camerados, a charity that helps people support each other through tough times. One of the main ways they do this is by setting up Public Living Rooms – places to go to when you need to connect to or just be around other humans, with no agenda, no mission and no fixing. Before setting up Camerados, Maff spent 20 years working in the homelessness sector, where he ran the largest homele...
Ep.38 - Cycle Syncing
February 08, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBCyclical living coach, Leslie Draffin, talks us through how we can better understand our bodies and get the most out of our lives by tracking the phases we go through. And by tuning in with our own cycles, or those in nature, we can discover the key to better mental and physical health, more energy, happiness and productivity. Leslie also sets Gwen and Kate a daily task to track our patterns, taking the first step in matching our lifestyles to the different phases of our cycles, in order t...
Ep.37 - People Pleasing
January 25, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBTherapist Elsie Owen joins us to lift the lid on people pleasing. We learn what people pleasing actually is and why we would all be better off if we just stop doing it. Plus, Elsie gives us a bucket load of practical tips for how we can better prioritise ourselves, maintain healthy boundaries and still be a nice person! Gwen and Kate go on to share their own people pleasing tendencies that have got them into all sorts of trouble over the years, and try out some of Elsie's tricks to make som...
Ep.36 - Men Talk
January 11, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBWe talk men's mental health with Ben Akers, co-founder of the male mental fitness charity, Talk Club. Talk Club is a talking and listening club for men, offering talking groups, sports groups and therapy, and has been championed recently by the likes of Liam Gallagher and Tyson Fury. We discuss the terrifying statistics around suicide in young men, and why talking (without trying to fix the problem) is so important. Ben also challenges us to ask the men in our lives, how are you out of 10?...
Ep.35 - Say No to Dieting
December 21, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBAnna Anderson, author of the best-selling book From the Inside Out, joins us to talk about what it means to truly nourish our minds and bodies and break free from the outdated rules of diet culture. We look at why we comfort eat, and how pushing ourselves out of our comfort zone and working consistently towards loving ourselves is the best long-term approach to a healthy weight. Anna is a health and female empowerment coach and believes that every single woman deserves to live unapologetic...
Ep.34 - Gardening for Wellbeing
December 08, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBEllen Mary joins us for a fascinating chat about the physical and mental well-being benefits of getting our fingers in the soil, growing plants and connecting with the natural world. Ellen is an author, broadcaster, speaker, creator, podcaster, columnist & gardener. She's trained in horticulture, social and therapeutic horticulture, cognitive behaviour therapy and wellness coaching, and talks at shows and events around the country about gardening, nature and how we are connected together. ...
Ep.33 - Deep Work
November 23, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBWe talk to Alicia Navarro about the enormous benefits of Deep Work and how to achieve it. She also discusses why it's becoming increasingly hard for people to focus, sharing a number of psychological hacks to avoid distraction and get into a state of deep work and flow. Alicia Navarro is the CEO and founder of FLOWN, an online platform that supports people in accessing deep work, achieve better focus and feel good about it. She also sets Gwen and Kate a challenge to help them clear their...
Ep.32 - Intuitive Painting
September 02, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBArtist Vicky Paul joins us to chat about the therapeutic benefits of intuitive painting. Vicky is an abstract artist and energy healer and teaches people to use art as a way to express and process emotions, plus tap into their psychic powers and channel their intuition. She also guides us through how to do our own intuitive energy paintings. It doesn't matter whether you think you're creative or not, you don't even need to own any paints or a paintbrush. Get ready to let loose! And release...
Ep.31 - Changing Habits
August 17, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBBehavioural Change Specialist, Shahroo Izadi, joins us to explore how to break those unhelpful habits and form some sparkly new ones. Shahroo is a psychologist whose approach is inspired by her experience of working with people with addictions. She was awarded 'Thought Leader of the Year' Baton Award at the House of Lords, and Women’s Health magazine has called her “Britain’s answer to Brene Brown.” You can find out more about Shahroo, her workshops and coaching services here: https://www...
Ep.30 - Exercise with Mr Motivator
August 03, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBMr Motivator (yes, THE Mr Motivator) chats to us about everything from exercise to positivity, future-proofing your health, leading an exercise class before a funeral, the importance of wearing Day-Glo lycra and how he likes to tell his wife he loves her. The Jamaican-born British fitness instructor burst onto our screens in the '90s and quickly became a household name following appearances on the UK breakfast television show GMTV. His legendary infectious positivity, fun live fitness sess...
Ep.29 - Activism & Optimism
July 20, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBAnne Therese, founder of The Climate Optimist, chats to us about the relationship between activism and feeling good. Anne is a speaker, educator and long-term environmental activist. She explains how we are more likely to act and make changes in our lives if we feel hopeful about the future, rather than being paralysed by fear and anger. You can find out more about Anne and all the incredible work that she does at: https://www.theclimateoptimist.com/ Her book The Climate Optimist Handboo...
Ep.28 - Anti-Burnout Club
June 30, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBWe're talking all things burnout and chronic stress with the founder of The Anti-Burnout Club, Bex Spiller. Bex explains what burnout actually means and how it's not just reserved for city CEOs but can affect all of us juggling busy lives. She shares how to spot the signs (erm screen scrolling & bingeing anyone?) how to deal with burnout and most importantly how to prevent reaching overwhelm in the first place. She also shares her own experiences with burnout, which led to her completely cha...
Ep.27 - Ecstatic Dance with Luisa Bradshaw-White
June 14, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBWe talk to actor, conscious DJ and breathwork facilitator Luisa Bradshaw-White, live at The Big Retreat Festival. Best known for her roles in This Life, Eastenders, Bad Girls and Holby City, Luisa talks to us about one of her big passions – ecstatic dance, as well as her relationship with her mental health, breathwork and how she finds her happy. Also, don't miss Gwen and Kate reporting back from the festival straight after taking part in one of Luisa's ecstatic dance workshops and cacao ce...
Ep.26 - Rituals & Spells
June 01, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBWe talk to Semra Haksever, AKA Mama Moon, about everyday rituals and spells and how we can all bring a bit of magic into our lives. Semra describes herself as an eclectic witch, intuitive, healer and empath. She shows us how even the simplest act can be a ritual to bring focus into your day, if done with the right intention. She also shares her knowledge of different herbs and how you can use them in your own home, as well as guiding us through a love ritual. Plus, join in with Gwen and Ka...
Ep.25 - Law of Attraction
May 19, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBWe talk to Emma Mumford about the Law of Attraction and manifesting, exploring how to turn our dreams into reality. Emma is the UK’s leading Law of Attraction expert. She's also an award-winning life coach and best selling author (Spiritual Queen, 2019 No. 1 best-selling book on Amazon). She has her own podcast called ‘Spiritual Queen’s Badass Podcast’ and has been featured on This Morning, BBC Radio 2 and a multitude of other places. Gwen and Kate then put Emma's advice from her book Posi...
Ep.24 - Microdosing
February 25, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBWe talk to Dr Pamela Kryskow about the research she and her team are doing into the use of psychedelic drugs in the treatment of PTSD, anxiety, depression, addiction and much more. Pamela is a Canadian doctor who specialises in psychedelic medicine, mental health and chronic pain. She is a clinical instructor at the University of British Columbia and a founding board member of the Canadian Psychedelic Association. In addition, she is involved in the largest ongoing microdosing study to date...
Ep.23 - A Magical Year
February 04, 2022 10:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBWe talk to journalist Emma Howarth about her book 'A Year of Mystical Thinking' – an account of the year that changed her life, where she explored the power of vision boarding, sound baths, spirit guides, rituals, mediation, tarot, oracle cards, crystals, astrology & manifestations...to name just a few. Emma shares with us her experiences, and sets us and the listener a challenge to kick start our magical year. Kate also goes on a surreal journey to find her spirit guide and Gwen gets seri...
Ep.22 - Smutty Letters
January 20, 2022 21:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBRediscover the lost art of letter writing. But not any old letter... this episode we are exploring the world of smutty letter writing. Why? Because it's FUN! We are joined by Rosy Pendlebaby, who runs smutty letter writing workshops around the country and is on a mission to make us all fall in love with letter writing again. Rosy also sets us, and you the listener, a letter-writing challenge... so have your pen and paper at the ready and get ready to pass on the joy (via the post) to your lo...
Ep.21 - Phone Freedom
December 16, 2021 22:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBWhich apps are your weakness? Instagram, WhatsApp, dating apps? ALL of them? If you've ever lost precious time to your smartphone that could been spent doing something better, or even doing nothing at all, then this episode's for you. We talk to cyberpyschology expert, Daria Kuss, about smartphone addiction. We discuss what happens to our brains when we're on our smartphones, why too much time on them can become a problem and how we can change our habits and relationship with our phones (ho...
Ep.20 - Perimeno-go!
December 01, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBWe talk to women's health expert and registered nutritionist, Emma Bardwell, about perimenopause – a hot topic that despite getting an increased amount of media attention, still leaves many women with a lot of unanswered questions. Emma takes an evidence-based, no-nonsense approach to demystifying the perimenopause. We talk all things HRT, nutrition, lifestyle, exercise & sex, debunking myths left, right and centre. This week we get practical in the try it out section! And Gwen shares he...
Ep.19 - Celebrating Failure
November 18, 2021 23:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBHave you ever failed at something? Of course you have, we all have! So in this episode we celebrate all things to do with failure. We speak to coach and mentor, Rebecca Hartnell, about how to work with failure, rather than be paralysed by it or by the fear of it. This leads us on to a wider chat about trusting our inner voice, grasping gratitudes and retraining our brains to find the gold in things that didn't go right the first time. Head to our Patreon page for a reminder of the questions...
Ep.18 - Listening & Being Heard
November 04, 2021 22:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBWe talk to psychotherapist and relationships expert, Charisse Cooke, about how to be better listeners. And double whammy, we also learn about how we can communicate in a way that makes you feel like you're being heard. Some times we get it right, some times we don't, but it's fair to say that Charisse's incredible tips have definitely made both of us think about the way we chat and how we can do it better. You can find out more about Charisse at https://charissecooke.com/ Plus, don't miss h...
Ep.17 - Why We Need Adventure
October 21, 2021 09:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBWe kick off Series 3 with a shot of adrenaline, looking at why adventure is so important to our wellbeing. And luckily for us, we’re not (only) talking about climbing Everest here, but rather shaking things up, breaking our routines, pushing ourselves out of our comfort zones and expanding what we see as possible for ourselves. We’re joined by explorer and author of the book Adventure Revolution, Belinda Kirk, who has spent the last 20 years researching the powerful impact of bringing a bit...
Ep.16 - Dreams
July 03, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBIn our final episode this season, we talk with psychotherapist Matthew Bowes about dream interpretation. We discuss why we dream and why it's such an important process. We also talk about what our dreams mean and how we can use them to process emotions and events in our life. Ever wondered why your dreams are so surreal and often hard to remember? We've got the answers here! You can find out more about Matthew and the work he does at: http://matthewbowespsychotherapy.co.uk/dream-interprete...
Ep.15 - The Art of Sleep
June 10, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBIf you've ever struggled to get a good night's sleep then this is the episode for you! We talk to leading sleep expert and neurophysiologist Dr Nerina Ramlakhan. Join us as we discuss why we sleep, what our brains are doing while we sleep and, most importantly, she shares with us her five non negotiables for good sleep, born out of years of research. You can find out more about Dr Nerina and her work at drnerina.com Don't miss her range of really helpful books on sleep: https://drnerina.co...
Ep.14 - Energy Healing
May 28, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBStep into the intriguing world of intuitive energy healing. Join us as we talk to Energy Alignment Practitioner, Tracy Langley, about the work that she does, after discovering her natural talent as a child, combining energy healing with psychotherapy and past-life regression. Tracy talks us through how to cleanse your chakras at home, and we both then go on to share our individual experiences of having 1-to-1 energy work sessions with Tracy. You can enjoy Tracy's full chakra cleansing medi...
Ep.13 - The Joy of Play
May 14, 2021 18:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBWe rediscover the JOY of our inner child and explore the lost art of play. Abbie Headon, author of 'Build Yourself Happy: The Joy of Lego Play,' shares with us the wide-ranging and sometimes surprising benefits of focussed play. Abbie's book 'Build Yourself Happy' is published by DK: https://www.dk.com/uk/book/9781465491121-lego-build-yourself-happy/ You can follow Abbie at https://www.instagram.com/abbieheadon/ and https://twitter.com/AbbieHeadon Lego White Noise album: https://open.spo...
Ep.12 - SOMA Breathwork
April 28, 2021 19:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBWe talk to SOMA Breath Master Instructor, Tim Snell, all about SOMA Breathwork. Tim explains to us what SOMA breath is and where it comes from, bringing together ancient breathing and meditation techniques, music and guided visualisation. We explore ways to still the mind in moments of stress, feel healthier and happier by elevating your emotional state and create more balance in your body and mind. Tim also guides us through a SOMA Breathwork session and we share a short extract of the in...
Ep.11 - Sound Therapy
April 14, 2021 09:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBDo you like a gong? What about a bong, or even a dong! Join us as we explore the world of therapeutic sound, with expert Sound Therapist Farzana Ali, who uses crystal bowls, Himalayan bowls and drums to induce meditation and a deep state of relaxation. Sound therapy can reduce anxiety, boost mood, lower blood pressure and even alleviate chronic pain, and much much more. Find out more about Farzana at https://www.instagram.com/thesoundtherapist/ You can enjoy Farzana's full crystal bowl me...
Ep.10 - Walking Therapy
March 31, 2021 21:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBSpring has officially sprung, and all we want is to be OUTSIDE! Join us as we talk to integrative psychotherapist Jonathan Hoben about the healing power of walking. Jonathan, who pioneered the concept of Walking Therapy, shares his insights and experiences of using the 'walk and think' method to help clients reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, low self-confidence, work stress & anger, and to live healthy, fulfilling lives. Find our more about Jonathan and his work https://jonathanhoban....
Ep.9 - Laughter Yoga
March 17, 2021 14:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBWe kick off Season 2 exploring the ultimate feel-good activity, laughter. Who doesn't like a good old belly laugh, right? We're joined by Laughter Yoga expert Lotte Mikkelsen, who explains exactly why laughter is so good for us both physically and mentally, and the incredible things that happen in our bodies when we have a good ol' LOLz. She also shares with us different ways that we can all bring more laughter into our everyday. If you would like to find our more about Laughter Yoga and th...
Ep.8 - Tantric Massage
December 22, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBWe talk to tantric practitioner and teacher Keone, who gives us an insight into the philosophy behind tantric massage and the vast positive impacts that it has on many people's lives. As an end of season Christmas treat, we hear the edited highlights of Gwen's visit with tantric masseur, Graham, and Kate tries out some intimate new tricks at home. Warning: there is a lot of talk of genitalia in this episode. Plus a LOT of giggling. Not fit for children or Gwen & Kate's dads. Massive thank...
Ep.7 - Getting Sh*t Done
December 09, 2020 21:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBEver had a task to do that for some reason you can never quite get round to? Or felt that uneasy feeling when you're chilling out, because deep down you know that there are other things that you really should be doing? Yup, us too! In this episode we talk to Change Coach, Fiona Powley, about procrastination and what's behind this frustrating but very common behaviour. She walks us through a series of techniques that we can use to overcome... and we're not talking timers and lists here. If y...
Ep.6 - Grounding
November 25, 2020 11:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBJoin us as we go on a journey of discovery into the world of Grounding, aka Earthing. It turns out there is a reason why it feels so good to be barefoot, whether that's on the beach or in the grass – something so simple that we humans have been doing forever, although less so in our modern lives. Dr. Gaetan Chevalier PhD, Director of The Earthing Institute, talks us through the research being done on the health benefits associated with regularly spending time barefoot on the ground, includin...
Ep.6 - Grounding: Earthing
November 25, 2020 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBCome on a journey of discovery into the world of Grounding, aka Earthing. It turns out there is a reason why it feels so good to be barefoot, whether that's on the beach or in the grass – something so simple that we humans have been doing forever, although less so in our modern lives. Dr. Gaetan Chevalier PhD, Director of The Earthing Institute, talks us through the research being done on the health benefits associated with regularly spending time barefoot on the ground, including pain and s...
Ep.5 - EFT: Tapping
November 12, 2020 18:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBEver heard of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), otherwise known as Tapping? No? Well, look no further! In this BUMPER episode, we bring you not one, but two experts to talk us through the physical and emotional benefits of Tapping. We learn how it's used in hospitals and schools, in situations of stress and anxiety, and how it can help you manage those uncomfortable emotions that are all part of being human. Featuring non-other than Brad Yates – the Godfather of Tapping and one of the lead...
Ep.4 - Cold Water Swimming
October 26, 2020 13:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBSeems everyone's taking a dip in cold water lately! So in this episode, we chat to cold water swimming expert, Rowan Clarke, about everything you wanted to know about the health benefits of cold water swimming, both mental and physical. Plus a tonne of essential practical information to guide would-be cold water swimmers through their first forays into this euphoria-inducing pastime. Kate goes on to take the plunge for the first time, under the watchful eye of Rowan... and it gets vocal! Ed...
Ep.3 - Forest Bathing
October 12, 2020 10:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBThis mind-blowing chat with eco-therapist Stefan Batorijs shines a light on both the physical and psychological health benefits of spending time in the forest. We explore the Japanese art of Shinrin Yoku, which translates as 'Forest Bathing', and disappear into the woods ourselves, discovering some surprising truths about how our bodies and minds react to the environment we long ago evolved in. Editor - Andy Turvey Music - Andrew Grimes Content Editor - Cat O'Boaill Artwork - Erica Frances ...
Ep.2 - ASMR: Feeling Sound
September 27, 2020 21:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBWe take a deep-dive into the fascinating world of ASMR. What is ASMR? Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response is the experience of 'feeling sound' or having a physical response to audio and is used by a growing number of people to help with anxiety, insomnia, relaxation and even pain relief. As well as exploring the very different sides to ASMR, we also have a fascinating chat with Psychologist Giulia Poerio about the science behind the phenomenon. We recommend you listen to this episode using ...
Ep.2 - ASMR
September 27, 2020 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBWe take a deep-dive into the fascinating world of ASMR. What is ASMR? Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response is the experience of 'feeling sound' or having a physical response to audio and is used by a growing number of people to help with anxiety, insomnia, relaxation and even pain relief. As well as exploring the very different sides to ASMR, we also have a fascinating chat with Psychologist Giulia Poerio about the science behind the phenomenon. We recommend you listen to this episode using ...
Ep.1 - Living Orgasmically
September 14, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBThis inspiring chat with Transformation Catalyst & Sexological Bodyworker, Klana Ludwig, shows us how to reconnect with ourselves through our bodies, even when our lives are surrounded by chaos (our chat took place during lockdown). Klana shares a simple yet potentially life changing daily practice and let's us into the secret of how "living orgasmically" can help us love our bodies and ourselves more. You can find out more about the amazing work that Klana does at klana.us. Warning: Cont...
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