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A Practical Approach To Mental Health Aug 04, 2020

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We talk a lot about the importance of sharing our worries and anxieties, but what can we do on a practical level to change negative cycles and to create consistent patterns that support our mental health. Physiatrist, Dr Sarah Vohra, talks irrational thoughts and beliefs, why we catastrophise, what causes negative thought patterns and sabotaging cycles, the role of our senses, why quick fixes don’t work and what’s the role of those around us.

Dr Sarah Vohra, The Mind Medic

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How to Create Positive Body Image Jul 28, 2020

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Body image concerns are prevalent, so the question is how do we proactively fight against that pressure and foster a body sense of self and in doing so create a positive body image. Should we just stop talking about body image altogether, how far reaching are the consequences of a negative view on ourselves, what role does social media play and how do we change it for our children? We explore all this and much more with body image researcher Nadia Craddock.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/play-episode/id1428704212?i=1000427670685

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Social Media Accounts

@car_uwe
@nadia.craddock
@phillippa.diedrichs
@emily.l.matheson
@honeykinny
@beauty_redined
@maxineali
@yrfatfriend
@munroebergdorf
@scarrednotscared
@antidietriotclub
@bodyposipanda
@bodyimage_therapist
@chr1styharrison

Books

Shrill by Lindy West
Body Positive Power by Meagan Crabbe
Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings
Hunger by Roxane Gay
The Beauty Myth by Naomi Wolf
Body Respect by Lindo Bacon (published as Linda Bacon) and Lucy Aphramor

Podcasts

Appearance Matters – the official podcast of the Centre for Appearance Research – with Nadia Craddock and Jade Parnell
The Body Protest with Nadia Craddock and Honey Ross
Food Psych with Christy Harrison RD

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The Flaws of Perfectionism Jul 21, 2020

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We so often see perfectionism as a positive flaw but could it be having a detrimental impact on our mental health? We speak to LSE professor Dr Thomas Curran about the rise in perfectionism, the conflict of who we really are versus an idealistic view of ourselves, our increasing focus on meeting unrealistic expectations, the correlation to anxiety, how social media comes into it and how focusing on our self-esteem and purpose can counteract the concerning trends that we’re seeing.

Thomas’ Ted Talk:

https://www.ted.com/talks/thomas_curran_our_dangerous_obsession_with_perfectionism_is_getting_worse?language=en

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Simple Tools for Health: Breath Jul 14, 2020

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Over the course of the day we take about 25,000 breaths. It’s a process that is so automatic for so many of us but could it be a missing pillar of health? Today we explore the topic of breathing looking at the history and latest scientific research with journalist James Nestor, author of Breath. We look at the potential power of consciously breathing from the roots of breath in Buddhist, the Chinese Tao and the history of yoga to its links to stress, anxiety, mental health; why we should be breathing through our nose; why breathing less can give us more; how office life stops us breathing and how the little things can have a big impact on our lives.

James Nestor: Breath

Book Links for Quick and Easy:

UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deliciously-Ella-Quick-Easy-Deliciousness/dp/1473639247/ref=zg_bs_books_17?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=611B9X4WM0Y13KJ08QGZ

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US https://www.amazon.com/Deliciously-Ella-Making-Plant-Based-Quick/dp/1529325161/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=deliciously+ella+quick+%26+easy&qid=1593163576&sr=8-1

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Love and Relationships: 15 Facts Jul 07, 2020

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From the impact of coronavirus and quarantine on our relationships to online dating, marriage, divorce, the ups and downs of being single, love at first sights and whether soulmates exist, we’re looking at fifteen facts on love and relationships with Laura Mucha.

Laura’s Book: We Need to Talk About Love

Laura’s first podcast episode on attachment theory: https://play.acast.com/s/deliciouslyellapodcast/who-whyandhowwelove

Paul Dolan’s podcast episode on Happy Ever After: https://play.acast.com/s/deliciouslyellapodcast/ishappyeverafteramyth-

Half price links for Quick and Easy:

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Human Kindness May 12, 2020

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Why should we believe in human goodness? Today we’re exploring the power of human kindness and why the theory that most people are governed by self-interest is possibly totally inaccurate. Our guest Rutger Bregman instead argues that history shows we are fundamentally altruistic and kind, it’s a refreshing, optimistic view of the world that we hope will give you a little hope.

Books

Rutger Bregman, Humankind

Hans Rosling, Factfulness – the book on why the world is getting better

A link to an article detailing more about the real Lord of the Flies: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/may/09/the-real-lord-of-the-flies-what-happened-when-six-boys-were-shipwrecked-for-15-months

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Finding Gratitude in the Hardest Moments May 05, 2020

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What happens when life as you know it disappears in an instant, when the world is swept from under you and every part of your day to day shifts. We’re talking to our friend Lauren who experienced extreme isolation eight years ago about finding blessings, appreciating connections, not losing sight of the future or gratitude in adversity, as well as the importance of looking to the future even when the future is so hard to predict, the lessons we can take from disconnection and distance and the importance of perspective at all times. A how to in living by the moto ‘live life as though everything is rigged in your favour’

Lauren’s Vogue article: https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/article/cancer-diagnosis-self-isolation

You’ll find the By Sarah products on www.deliciouslyella.com in the next couple of weeks

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Easy Ways to Stay Healthy at Home Apr 28, 2020

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From finding motivation to boosting your energy levels, emotional eating, boredom snacking, morning routines and managing any pressure to be using this time productivity, we’re talking staying healthy at home with nutritional therapist Eve Kalinik

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A Calming Meditation Apr 21, 2020

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A calming, grounding guided meditation to make you feel a little more calm and peaceful during this strange time. The meditation itself runs from 5.30 - 21.20 and is led by Phoebe Greenacre

https://phoebegreenacre.com

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Checking In and What We’re Loving Apr 14, 2020

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A shorter episode focused on what we’ve been enjoying reading, watching and listening to during these strange times and how we’re trying to keep happy and productive.

Poem: The Rainbow Children, Gemma Peacock

Books: