Good Influence

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Laura Whitmore on Self Belief Jul 05, 2021

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Welcome back to Good Influence!

This is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t.

This week, we're talking about self belief; being put in boxes we didn't ask for, self-help books and how we access them in different ways, and how #BeKind also needs to apply to yourself.

Laura Whitmore is a TV and radio presenter, actress and writer, and you'll find her currently on our TVs presenting Love Island! Laura's debut book titled 'No One Can Change Your Life Except For You', became a Sunday Times bestseller and is out now.

This episode was recorded in lockdown back at the beginning of 2021.

If you want to learn more, here's where to find Laura and her recommendations:

Instagram: @thewhitmore

Twitter: @thewhitmore

Something to read: No One Can Change Your Life Except For You - Laura Whitmore

Something to watch: TED Talk - Brené Brown - The Power of Vulnerability / Cobra Kai on Netflix

Something to listen to: Wilson Phillips' album 'Wilson Phillips'

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Alex Stephany on Homelessness Jun 28, 2021

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Welcome back to Good Influence!

This is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t.

This week, we're talking about homelessness, tackling stigma to help get people into jobs, the disproportionate effect of the pandemic on those experiencing homelessness and how we can individually help to support people.

Alex Stephany is the founder of Beam, a social enterprise which runs the first crowdfunding platform to help unharnessed people access training, stable employment and homes.

If you want to learn more, here's where to find Alex and his recommendations:

Instagram: @wearebeam

Twitter: @AlexStephany / @wearebeam

Website: beam.org

Something to read: The Little Book of Bob - James Bowen

Something to watch: Netflix's Sherpa

Something to listen to: The Blindboy Podcast

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Mikaela Loach on Climate Justice Jun 21, 2021

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Welcome back to Good Influence!

This is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t.

This week, we're talking about climate justice: the role of social media in connecting and communicating our causes and why it's important to look beyond our individual actions on the various roles that we can all play in activist communities.

Mikaela Loach is a climate justice activist, a medical student and podcaster. She is currently part of a litigation campaign called Paid to Pollute, which is taking the UK government to court over the tax breaks given to big polluting oil and gas companies in the North Sea.

If you want to learn more, here's where to find Mikaela and her recommendations:

Instagram: @mikaelaloach

Twitter: @mikaelaloach

Paid to Pollute website

Something to read: What White People Can Do Next: From Allyship to Coalition - Emma Dabiri

Something to watch: Shado Mag Panel - What is Environmental Racism

Something to listen to: Drilled Podcast / The Yikes Podcast

Also mentioned:

@thenapministry

@climateincolour

The Pandemic is a Portal - Arundhati Roy

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Matt Haig on Mental Health Jun 14, 2021

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Welcome back to Good Influence!

This is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t.

This week, we're talking about mental health; exploring mental health issues through writing characters, the differences between fact and fiction, and how social media misses out on the middle parts of our lives.

Matt Haig is the author of 21 books, including 'The Midnight Library', which is enjoying a long run on bestseller lists around the world. Matt also shares a lot of poignant musings on mental health on his social media channels and his very open with his own experiences of depression, anxiety and panic disorders. His new book, titled 'The Comfort Book', comes out in July.

If you want to learn more, here's where to find Matt and his recommendations:

Instagram: @mattzhaig

Twitter: @matthaig1

Website: matthaig.com

Something to read: Phosphorescence: On Awe, Wonder & Things That Sustain You When the World Goes Dark - Julia Baird

Something to watch: Old musicals - Singin' in the Rain, Meet Me in St Louis, An American in Paris

Something to listen to: Dear Theodosia - Hamilton Soundtrack / Carpenters

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Sophie Butler on Disability, Advocacy and Body Image Jun 06, 2021

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Welcome back to Good Influence!

This is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t.

This week, we're talking about Disability, advocacy and body image: how social media can be valuable in representation, examples of overlooked accessibility needs, and how we can combine self-love and neutrality in building our confidence.

Sophie Butler uses her online platform to advocate for accessibility and empowerment for the Disabled community and for women in general. She was Cosmopolitan's Influencer of the Year in 2019 and was the first wheelchair user to be signed as a Gymshark athlete, now representing Disabled athletes on a huge, global scale.

If you want to learn more, here's where to find Sophie and her recommendations:

Instagram: @sophjbutler

Something to read: Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body - Rebekah Taussig

Something to listen to: Lizzo's album - Cuz I Love You

Something to watch: BBC's 'Silenced: The Hidden Story of Disabled Britain'

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Dr Joshua Wolrich on Nutrition and Stigma May 31, 2021

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Welcome back to Good Influence!

CW: This episode features discussion around food, weight stigma in medicine, dieting, mention of calories, disordered eating and other related topics. If you need support please click here for support resources from Beat.

This is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t.

This week, we're talking about nutrition and stigma: how weight stigma affects society and medicine, the origins and problems with using BMI to determine health, and what doctors might sometimes be missing about our relationships with food.

Dr Joshua Wolrich is an NHS doctor and the author of best selling book 'Food Isn't Medicine'. He dedicates a lot of his time online to debunking bogus claims about nutrition, or as he calls them nutri-bollocks, and helping people sort of fact from fiction when it comes to diet claims.

If you want to learn more, here's where to find Josh and his recommendations:

Instagram: @drjoshuawolrich

Twitter: @drjoshuawolrich

Something to read: Dr Joshua Wolrich - Food Isn't Medicine

Something to listen to: Willing to Be Wrong Podcast

Something to watch: Less

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Dr Soph on Managing Emotions May 24, 2021

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Welcome back to Season 2 of Good Influence!

This is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t.

This week, we're talking about emotions, how we can learn to manage our feelings by identifying them, why we've evolved to react in certain ways and how we can apply that knowledge.

Dr Sophie Mort, known as Dr Soph, is a clinical psychologist who offers 1-1 coaching as well as easily accessible and relatable mental health content online. Her new book 'A Manual for Being Human' is released this July and aims to help us understand how we think, who we are and how to live a happier life.

If you want to learn more, here's where to find Soph and her recommendations:

Instagram: @_drsoph

Website: drsoph.com

Something to read: Dr Sophie Mort - A Manual for Being Human

Something to listen to: Matt Haig - The Midnight Library (Audiobook)

Something to watch: Paddington 2

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Zoe Sugg on Anxiety and Life Online Jan 25, 2021

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This is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. This week, we're talking about anxiety and life online; how social media has evolved, speaking openly about Mental health and the pros and cons of doing so, and being nosy into other people’s lives. Zoe Sugg is vlogger, influencer, author and business woman, who you may know as Zoella. Zoe is one of the original YouTubers, has been sharing content online for the last 12 years, and has amassed over 25 million followers and subscribers across her social media platforms. Zoe has spoken openly about her anxiety and panic attacks online, and is an ambassador for the charity Mind. She also co-founded the Digital Detox Day event, encouraging people to evaluate their relationship with social media. If you want to learn more, here's where to find Zoe and her recommendations: Instagram: @ zoesugg / @zoella YouTube: MoreZoella Twitter: @Zoella Website: Zoella.co.uk Something to read: Katherine Ormerod’s ‘Why Social Media is Ruining Your Life’ or Lucy Sheridan’s ‘The Comparison Cure’ Something to listen to: The ‘Complete Relaxation’ App Something to watch: Digital Detox Day IGTV’s on Zoe’s Channel Get involved and join in the conversation: Follow @gemmastyles and send in your messages and questions to goodinfluencepod@gmail.com

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Nyome Nicholas-Williams on Body Acceptance and Censorship Jan 18, 2021

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This is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. This week, we're talking about body acceptance and censorship; the plus size modelling industry, the co-opting of body positivity, and being thrust into the role of activist. Nyome Nicholas-Williams is a plus size model who has worked with brands including Adidas, Boots and Dove. She's also an activist and describes herself as an advocate for mental health, body love and acceptance. In 2020, she made headlines after portraits of her were repeatedly removed from Instagram, sparking a campaign and the hashtag, #IwanttoseeNyome, eventually leading to an Instagram policy change. If you want to learn more, here's where to find Nyome and her recommendations: Instagram: @curvynyome Something to read: Vice article ‘How Three Women Forced Instagram to Change its Nudity Policy’ Something to listen to: Podcast ‘The Skin You’re In: My Skin, My Beauty With Nyome Nicholas-Williams’ Get involved and join in the conversation: Follow @gemmastyles and send in your messages and questions to goodinfluencepod@gmail.com

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Millie Gooch on Going Alcohol Free Jan 11, 2021

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This is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who’ll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don’t. This week, we're talking about going alcohol free; a movement of people becoming sober-curious, the role of technology in our nights out, and what can be gained from ditching the drink. Millie Gooch is a journalist, author and founder of The Sober Girl Society, which she describes as a happy place for sober and sober curious women to celebrate being hangover free. Her new book The Sober Girl Society Handbook is out this January. If you want to learn more, here's where to find Millie and her recommendations: Instagram: @milliegooch / @sobergirlsociety Twitter: @milliegooch Website: sobergirlsociety.com Something to read: The Sober Girl Society Handbook – Millie Gooch Something to watch: BBC’s ‘Hayley goes sober’ Something to listen to: Podcasts ‘Sober Curious’, ‘Love Sober’ or ‘Seltzer Squad’ Get involved and join in the conversation: Follow @gemmastyles and send in your messages and questions to goodinfluencepod@gmail.com

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