Saving Lives In Slow Motion
118 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsDr Ayan Panja has been putting health into context as a doctor for over 25 years. He shares his expert generalist perspective on important themes around health & wellbeing, pondering what impacts our health journeys, societal attitudes and meaning in our lives. SAVING LIVES IN SLOW MOTION is a bite-sized, enriching and mind-expanding podcast. Powerful messages, science, medicine and storytelling with a professional but informal tone.
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Rejection
May 19, 2023 02:00 - 14 minutes - 19.8 MBRejection is something that affects us all but how can we minimise its effects? The effects can be minor or major and in this episode I look at strategies for recognising that it might be an issue, how we can learn from them and how we can better handle it so that it does not continue to affect our lives negatively. Links: Functional MRI of the brain and rejection and links to pain: https://www.science.org/content/article/rejection-pain-brain Long term effects of bullying: https://www.nc...
The Power of Listening
May 12, 2023 02:00 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBIs listening an undervalued skill in today’s society? It is an essential part of communication and can have a therapeutic effect. Listening can be a gateway to empathy and compassion and I make the case that we should all do it better before it becomes a lost art. Active listening outperforms simple acknowledgement: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10904018.2013.813234 Active listening:https://psychcentral.com/lib/become-a-better-listener-active-listening Become a better l...
The Hypochondriac
May 05, 2023 02:00 - 15 minutes - 22 MBIt’s a word and characterisation we all know and use at times. Worried about your health? Perhaps too worried? What constitutes excessive worrying about one’s health? This episode explores the reasons behind it and what can be done to help allay health or illness anxiety. Links: Three Men in a Boat: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4921.Three_Men_in_a_Boat Redefining hypochondriasis: https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/psychiatry-psychology/news/dsm-5-redefines-hypochond...
Exercise
April 28, 2023 02:00 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBIt’s essential to leading a healthy life but is all movement the same? Are there any common themes? What is that makes some of us enjoy exercise and others dread it. In this episode I look at the types of exercise and how we do not all have to do the same thing. Activation therapy: https://douglasheel.com Soleus push ups and their benefits: https://stories.uh.edu/2022-soleus-pushup/index.html NEAT: https://www.foodspring.co.uk/magazine/how-to-increase-neat Endorphins and exercise - feeli...
Stress
April 21, 2023 02:00 - 17 minutes - 24.9 MBSome say it’s a modern illness but accounts go back hundreds of years. It’s the ultimate invisible illness but is actually a reaction to a stressor. How can we handle stress, what are the different types and are there any principles we can use to deal with our stress given how individual it is. Links: Insomnia and stress in the BMJ in 1894: https://www.bmj.com/rapid-response/2011/10/30/bmj-110-years-later Stress and its effects on health: https://psychcentral.com/stress/long-term-effect...
Friendships
April 14, 2023 02:00 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBWe all know that friendships can be complicated. In this episode I look at why they can be important to health, how they change over the years and the different types of friendship. Links: Childhood friendships and adult health: https://academic.oup.com/eurpub/article/22/3/378/507548 Meaningful interactions in younger people (conclusion is interesting): https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.617267/full Friendship jealousy and social media: https://www.emerald.com/insi...
Kindness
April 07, 2023 02:00 - 14 minutes - 20.8 MBIn this episode I look at the science and psychology behind kindness. Why is kindness important? Are there any downsides? And is it good for both the giver and receiver? Kindness and stress: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8848115/ The doctor as a drug: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-power-rest/201103/the-doctor-is-drug Oxytocin increases with age: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnbeh.2022.846234/full Spreading kindness: https://www.kent....
Circadian rhythm
March 31, 2023 02:00 - 15 minutes - 21.7 MBOur body clock is something most of us have heard of but is more important than we might think, as it can literally make or break our health. It can be easy to take for granted and in this episode I look at some of the science and tips to change ‘timings’ of activities in our lives to our advantage. Links: Satchin Panda TEDx talk: https://youtu.be/erBJuxVR7IE Russell Foster’s work: https://www.ndcn.ox.ac.uk/team/russell-foster Stephanie Romiszewski’s work: https://www.sleepyheadclini...
Online diagnosis & Internet medicine
March 24, 2023 03:00 - 15 minutes - 22.1 MBThis is a great topic which feeds into all sort including self-care, information gathering, overdiagnosis and the accuracy of resources online plus the dangers of counterfeit medication. Here are some interesting links: Doctor vs Internet: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p019px0x The pros and cons of AI based diagnosis: https://www.statnews.com/2023/02/13/chatgpt-assisted-diagnosis/ The story of AccuRx, one of a few companies which offers triage for primary care: https://www.accurx.co...
Learned helplessness
March 17, 2023 03:00 - 14 minutes - 20.6 MBThis is a phenomenon that occurs when someone stops trying to escape pain or bad situations. It is linked to depression and there are certain risk factors for it. In this episode I look at how it can just manifest and how to help yourself out of it. Learned helplessness - Seligman et al: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4920136/ Link to depression and anxiety: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1185158/ The ABCDE model: https://www.verywellmind.com/learned-optimism-4174101 Cog...
Self-control
March 10, 2023 03:00 - 16 minutes - 23 MBI struggle with this myself and am grateful to one of my listeners for suggesting it as a topic. In this episode I look at the reasons why some people seem to do this with ease and others seem to find it much harder and tools that can help us make it easier. Links: Delayed gratification - the benefits: https://jamesclear.com/delayed-gratification Self-awareness: https://www.betterup.com/blog/what-is-self-awareness Self regulation theory: http://changingminds.org/explanations/theories/s...
Environment and health
March 03, 2023 03:00 - 15 minutes - 22.2 MBEver wonder what in our environment might affect our health? Often these things are ‘invisible’ or we are not consciously aware of them, but they can have a continued and profound effect on our health. In this episode I look at some everyday environmental hazards and what we can do minimise their effects on us. Links: Air pollution: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7044178/ Paper on micro plastics and health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7068600/ Diet and ai...
Longevity
February 24, 2023 03:00 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MBLongevity seems to be in fashion at the moment. Almost everyone wants long and healthy lives but how can we achieve that? How long is too long? In this episode I look at commonalities between the populations on earth that live the longest ‘best’ lives. Links: Blue Zones - Dan Buettner’s work with National Geographic: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6125071/ Smoking bans and how they change community behaviours: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33928714/ 'Community Cure': ...
The Placebo Effect
February 17, 2023 03:00 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBMost people have heard of the placebo effect but is it real and why does it occur? In this episode I look at how placebos may exert their effects and some examples of where they have worked. Is the placebo something that can be used to our advantage? And why do some people experience a nocebo? Links: Ted Kaptchuk and his work on placebo: https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2013/01/the-placebo-phenomenon Mechanisms of the placebo effect: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513296/ Knee...
Motivation
February 10, 2023 03:00 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MBOne of the hardest things people often find is to get going with things. How do you motivate yourself and how do you keep momentum going? I have struggled with procrastination myself in the past. In this episode I look at ways to make motivating yourself easier, the different drivers involved and what makes us tick when it comes to turning contemplation into action. The science of motivation: https://www.apa.org/science/about/psa/2018/06/motivation Daniel Pink on motivation: https://www....
Monkey Brain
February 03, 2023 03:00 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBOur monkey brain is the part of our brain that is impulsive and powerful, hijacking us when we are tired or stressed. Ever regretted shouting at someone? Ever gorged yourself on food and then regretted it? In this episode I explore why this happens, the links to our past experiences and our neuroanatomy. Links: Anatomy of the brain: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/anatomy-of-the-brain Dopamine and impulsivity: https://www.jneurosci.org/content/30/26/8888 ...
Leadership
January 27, 2023 03:00 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBTW: (this episode mentions death) Leadership takes many guises. Some people are born leaders and other have to learn it. What makes a good leader? No business or organisation could survive without it and we know how bad leadership can damage organisations. In this episode I look at types of leadership, the qualities of a good leader, what to do about toxic leaders and what sets a leader apart from other roles. Links: Understanding leadership: https://hbr.org/2004/01/understanding-l...
Managing change
January 20, 2023 03:00 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MBChange can be fun or stressful depending on what it is. Until I did my GP training 20 years ago I didn’t realise that change needs to be managed. Change often happens ‘to’ us but we need to be mindful of how to manage it and particularly if we want to make changes for ourselves. Links: Bridges Transition model: https://wmbridges.com/about/what-is-transition/ Kotter’s Framework for change: https://www.kotterinc.com/methodology/8-steps/ The PDSA cycle: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-conten...
THE HEALTH FIX - out now
January 13, 2023 03:00 - 13 minutes - 19.5 MBThank you for your support with the release of THE HEALTH FIX which has become an instant bestseller on Amazon. In this episode I dive into the method of the book by going over my own health story which was the catalyst for me writing it. I then look at The Health Loop which turns 'what' into ‘why’. I hope it makes sense and remember to cross refer to previous episodes. Links: Re-activation of viruses in long COVID: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20221116/SARS-CoV-2-infection-triggers...
2023
January 06, 2023 14:53 - 14 minutes - 20.6 MBHappy New Year! In this episode I look at the different ways people approach a 'new year' and discuss the principles I use myself to get through what is undoubtedly a tough time in history. A lot has happened over the past 2 years and we need a way of coming out of that. What are your plans for 2023? I’d love to hear from you on my socials. Links: Have people changed since COVID? https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/28/covid-might-have-changed-peoples-personalities-study-suggests...
Antibiotics
December 09, 2022 03:00 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBToday’s episode is on antibiotics. The balance between increasing resistance and lack of effectiveness and saving lives is increasingly difficult to navigate. Antibiotic resistance: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/antimicrobial-resistance Longer term effects of antibiotics: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32319703/ Vitamin D and sepsis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6377223/ Sepsis information: https://www.sepsis.org/sepsis-basics/what-is-sepsis/ Invasive...
Cancer
December 02, 2022 03:00 - 16 minutes - 23.6 MBTW: Today’s episode is on cancer which will affect one in two people. I look at the different types, the variables that cause it, whether there are ways of preventing cancer and also why some cancers are common and others not. Links: How cancer starts: https://www.nature.com/scitable/topicpage/cell-division-and-cancer-14046590/ Why are cancers on the rise?: https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2022/09/researchers-report-dramatic-rise-in-early-onset-cancers/ The commonest cancers: htt...
Prevention
November 25, 2022 03:00 - 18 minutes - 25.6 MBThis episode is about prevention. What do we mean by it and how can we make prevention accessible? There is prevention on a public health level but also we take precautions as individuals. I look at examples of both and try to separate out the different types plus a living example of prevention at work (Dr David Unwin). Links: Global patterns of disease: https://ourworldindata.org/burden-of-disease Non-communicable disease: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/noncommunicab...
Personalised Medicine
November 18, 2022 03:00 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MBPersonalised medicine is the future. We live in a world of AI and machine learning and the expectation of medicine is to be more precise. Can we get half way there ourselves by thinking about things a certain way? How do we get to the root cause? Leroy Hood: https://isbscience.org/bio/leroy-hood/ P4 medicine: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4204402/ The counterpoint to P4 medicine: https://academic.oup.com/jalm/article/4/1/108/5603054 David Unwin’s work on type 2 diabetes: h...
Teamwork
November 11, 2022 03:00 - 15 minutes - 22.1 MBWhy is teamwork important? Are teams all they’re cracked up to be? What makes a good team? Is it personalities, culture or beyond? In the episode I look at what makes teams work and what factors to consider when creating an effective team. Do listen right to the end until I get to the bit where you I leave you with some thoughts as I'd love to hear your analysis Links: Hackman’s five factor model: http://www.free-management-ebooks.com/faqld/development-03.htm Why teams don’t work: https...
Toxic people
November 04, 2022 03:00 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBTW: I talk about manipulation and harm in relationships. Toxic people drain us. Is it 'them' or their behaviours? Many people develop these toxic behaviours because of their early life. In this episode I discuss the features to look out for and what we can do about them. Toxic traits: https://www.betterup.com/blog/toxic-traits Toxic people - another view: https://www.purewow.com/wellness/traits-of-toxic-people Everyday narcissism: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-author-spe...
Allergies
October 28, 2022 02:00 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MBAllergies are on the rise and can range from mild to life threatening. In this episode I look at how they originate, why they are increasing in prevalence and what we can do about it. The show notes and links below contain texting methods and some of the many themes covered in this episode. (TW: I talk about a case of life threatening anaphylaxis). Links: The allergic cascade: https://www.medicinenet.com/allergic_cascade/article.htm Cows Milk Allergy - IgE and non-IgE: https://www.al...
Depression and anxiety
October 21, 2022 02:00 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MBBoth of these potentially debilitating conditions are often experienced together and affect up to 1 in 4 people at any time. In this episode I look at the underlying reasons, what we can do about them and how to approach depression and anxiety practically. Links: NHS waiting list: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/nhs-mental-health-waiting-list-b2145432.html Definitions and statistics: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/statistics-and-fact...
Jealousy
October 14, 2022 02:00 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MBJealousy is something most of us have experienced from both sides. In this episode I look at the different types of jealousy, the reasons behind it, and discuss whether it can be ‘normal’ or not. The evolutionary psychology of jealousy: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5609545/ Jealousy in the first year of life: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5302134/ Othello syndrome: https://www.medicinenet.com/othello_syndrome/definition.htm Famous examples of jealousy fro...
Self-care
October 07, 2022 02:00 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MBSelf-care sounds pretty obvious but is it? There are so many definitions of self-care and here I make the argument that it is actually totally individual. We know the public health messaging around the basics such as alcohol, smoking, diet, exercise and sleep, but self-care goes way beyond these. What do you think of as self-care? We explore more in this episode. Links: The Health Fix (pre-order): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296 The self-care conti...
A good death
September 30, 2022 02:00 - 18 minutes - 25 MBTW: Today’s episode covers death. What is a good death and is it important? In my work I see examples of good and bad deaths depending on how it is perceived by those who bear witness to it and those left behind. I discuss whether death planning is something we should talk about more as a society as death is an inevitable part of life. Links: BMJ article - A good death: https://www.bmj.com/content/320/7228/129 Elisabeth Kubler-Ross: https://www.ekrfoundation.org/elisabeth-kubler-ross/...
Feedback
September 23, 2022 02:00 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBFeedback is a part of everyday life. It is used in most industries as a learning tool but is it help or hindrance? Here I look at types of feedback and how we can give and receive it better. Links: Building a feedback culture: https://hbr.org/2013/12/building-a-feedback-rich-culture Pendleton feedback rules: https://www.thecoach.zone/a-method-of-delivering-a-great-feedback-session-pendletons-rules/ Giving feedback effectively: https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/how-to-give-feedback-eff...
Failure
September 16, 2022 02:00 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBFailure and feelings of failure are common. Where do they come form? Why do some people feel like failures when others don’t? I explore this and ways to combat feelings of failure in our lives. Schema: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F624Baz-Vzk Human failure and its types: https://www.hse.gov.uk/humanfactors/topics/types.pdf Failure is essential for success: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/failure-found-to-be-an-essential-prerequisite-for-success/ My musings on failure - BMJ...
Burnout
September 09, 2022 02:00 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBTW: This is a topic close to my heart having had colleagues and friends succumb to it. In the UK it has never been a harder time to be a doctor, but it’s not about us - burnout can affect anyone. I hope you find the episode and these links useful. Burnout - a paper by Prof Maslach: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4911781/ Burnout and the brain: https://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/burnout-and-the-brain Burnout recovery tips: https://www.healthline.com/health/ment...
Mentoring
July 29, 2022 02:00 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBThis episode is about mentoring which I think is much needed in the world today. Many of us will have had incredible mentors who selflessly give up their time and knowledge in order to help others. I feel it is a way of paying it forward and that both mentors and mentees to help each other grow and learn. Beyond Ed Peile who I mention in the episode I would like to acknowledge and thank Jon Fowler, Mark Allen, Julian Godlee and my late father for their inimitable ability to mentor, inspire...
Singing - the healthy hobby?
July 22, 2022 02:00 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MBSinging is something close to my heart and I feel it does not get enough attention for it’s multiple health benefits. It is accessible to so many and is an easy thing to take up and enjoy. In this episode I explore the benefits to almost every body system which singing can confer. Links: Social prescribing: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/12/26/nhs-should-prescribe-tango-dancing-book-clubs-not-pill-every/ The vagus nerve: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318128 Alexande...
Triage
July 15, 2022 02:00 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBTriage is increasingly being used in healthcare outside the emergency setting to help filter urgent from non-urgent. With the growing use of artificial intelligence, triage algorithms are becoming more reliable. I look at the pros and cons of triage from the view point of both patient and practitioner. Links: Triage and it’s background: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5649292/ Continuity of care: https://www.bmj.com/content/375/bmj.n2468 And article on the ethics of tria...
Gut symptoms
July 08, 2022 02:00 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBIn this episode I look at symptoms affecting the gut. They are one of the most common presentations in general practice. Most of us experience some kind of gastrointestinal symptom at some point in our lives. I delve into my understanding on how the gut works and how and why things can go wrong and what we can do to help ourselves. Links: Mintel gastrointestinal problems data: https://www.mintel.com/press-centre/beauty-and-personal-care/86-of-brits-have-suffered-from-a-gastrointestinal-p...
Prejudice and inclusion
July 01, 2022 02:00 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MB*TW* Today’s episode is on a topic which affects us all. Prejudice, bias and inclusion are all ongoing hot topics which can affect our wellbeing, how we feel about ourselves and our experience of the world. Here I look at the reasons why it is such a complex area to navigate and not as simple as it should be. There are some anecdotes on this episode that might be difficult to listen to. Links: Protected characteristics: https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/equality-act/protected-c...
Behaviour Change 2 - the IDEAL framework
June 24, 2022 02:00 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBThis framework that I have created helps turn what is in your mind into action. IDEAL: Identify, Define, Engage, Activate and Look Back One of the hardest things can be to turn intentions into reality. This simple framework along with the work of known behavioural theory experts can help implement your behaviour change intentions. Links: BJ Fogg behaviour model: https://behaviormodel.org/ Susan Michie and COM-B: https://implementationscience.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1748-59...
Brain health and Alzheimer’s Disease
June 17, 2022 02:00 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MB*TW* This is such a trenchant topic and I wanted to cover it for so many reasons. Most of us get some kind of brain symptom at times but it is short lived, but that is not the case for many people. Alzheimer’s Disease is the commonest form of dementia affecting over 60% of all dementia sufferers worldwide. This episode looks at the determinants of brain health and the aetiology of Alzheimer’s Disease. Links: Facts, figures and information on dementia: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact...
Drill down, Diary up
June 10, 2022 02:00 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBSometimes in order to get to the underlying reason behind symptoms that may arise from your lifestyle and environment. It is a way of dissecting an area that may need more focus, for instance: diet, environment, movement, sunlight exposure, sleep, historic infections and your family history. They are good tools to use if you are not making huge progress with conventional habit changes. Links: Some benefits of a health diary: https://blog.vantagefit.io/health-diary/ Caffeine overload? h...
Self talk
June 03, 2022 02:00 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBSelf talk is something we all do. It’s how communicate with ourselves and it can have a significant impact on our health. In this episode I give examples of cognitive distortions which can lead to poor self esteem, false beliefs and negative thinking. Links: Cognitive distortions and CBT: https://positivepsychology.com/cognitive-distortions/ Monkey brain: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2017/02/28/8-science-based-tricks-for-quieting-the-monkey-mind/?sh=699868ec1af6 Self hel...
Overwhelm
May 27, 2022 02:00 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBThis week I cover the topic of overwhelm, suggested by a listener. It’s a feeling we all know and dislike. I try to get under its belly and look at the causes behind it as well as solutions to minimise the chance of it arising. Links: Overhelm and burnout: https://careerpivot.com/2020/overwhelm-and-burnout-whats-the-difference-guest-post/ Saying no: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/stop-saying-yes-want-say-no/ Perfectionism and its pitfalls: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20180219-toxic...
Overwhelm!
May 27, 2022 02:00 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBThis week I cover the topic of overwhelm, suggested by a listener. It’s a feeling we all know and dislike. I try to get under its belly and look at the causes behind it as well as solutions to minimise the chance of it arising. Links: Overhelm and burnout: https://careerpivot.com/2020/overwhelm-and-burnout-whats-the-difference-guest-post/ Saying no: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/stop-saying-yes-want-say-no/ Perfectionism and its pitfalls: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20180219-toxic...
Supplements
May 20, 2022 02:00 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBThis week I discuss supplements. It’s a veritable minefield. How do you know the quality of what you are taking? Are there some supplements that are essential and others that should be avoided? I give you my take on all this and more in this episode. Links: Vitamin D NICE guidance: https://www.guidelines.co.uk/nutrition/nice-vitamin-d-guideline/252552.article Types of vitamin D: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vitamin-d2-vs-d3 B12 deficiency symptoms: https://www.healthline.com...
How? What? When?
May 13, 2022 02:00 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBThe How, What and When of our habits can have significant effects on our health. Here are some papers on related topics. The abstracts make interesting reading. Time restricted eating - changing when you eat: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7262456/ Sleep - the how and when: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3174832/ Morning exercise: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7492403/ Weblink for exercise: https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise/be...
Small changes - the power of adding in and removing
May 06, 2022 02:00 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MBIn this episode I cover the concept of adding in and removing. It seems devilishly simple but can have profound effects on health. This is one of many concepts I cover in my book which is out in January 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Introducing The Health Fix
May 06, 2022 02:00 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBMy book The Health Fix launches next January in 2023 and I submitted my draft last month. I wanted to let listeners know about what inspired the book and how it might be of help. It is a toolkit for self care like no other (in my opinion)! I will be sharing some vignettes from it over the next few weeks which I hope you enjoy. Links: Pre-order The Health Fix: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Ayan-Panja-ebook/dp/B0B2VTFFVS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_nodl?qid=1655897648&refinements=p_27%3AAyan+Panj...
Relationships
March 11, 2022 00:21 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBRelationships (good ones) are essential to our lives. What do they go wrong and what factors are at play? How do we sustain them and what are the basic underlying pillars that make or break them? They need work and attention and there are many ways of looking at them. Links: Psychotherapist Esther Perel: https://www.estherperel.com/ Transactional analysis and the work of Eric Berne: https://ericberne.com/ Dysfunctional relationships: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/rediscover...