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7 great mental health podcasts that inspire, educate & help you feel better
Here’s a list of 7 wonderful podcasts that focus on mental health. Learn, feel inspired, feel encouraged and relax. A real mix!
How to get through winter during the Covid-19 pandemic
We all had these great intentions for 2020 and it turned out to be such a hard, difficult and above all uncertain year. The virus
I ate poorly for just one day – here’s what happened to my mood & energy
Back in the summer I went camping for one day and ate foods that are typical of such trips. Sweets, chocolate, crisps, drinking juices and alcohol etc.
Just how much this way of eating affected my mood and energy levels even shocked me – there were very quick and very noticeable changes. Read the post to find out more.
What your poo has to do with your mental health (yes, seriously!)
I know you might think this is a bit far fetched, but I promise you it’s not. You NEED to consider your gut health (including your poo and bowel movement regularity) if you are trying to get better, whether that’s physically or mentally. Here’s why!
Addressing hay fever with functional medicine
Hay fever can truly make your life miserable. In this post, I list some of the things you should consider if you suffer from this condition, and I also share my tips and advice from a functional medicine perspective.
Meaning, purpose and a mission for your life, and why these things matter!
Do you feel that your life has direction and meaning? Is there something you feel driven to do in this world? Beneath all of our conditioning, and “taming” throughout our upbringing? In this post I talk about the importance of meaning and purpose in our lives. I delve into Johann Hari’s theory of disconnection from work as a potential root cause of depression, and I also share useful questions to ask yourself to help clarify your purpose and meaning in life.
Blood tests for depression that can be useful to investigate root causes
In this solo-episode I talk about the essential blood tests to run if you are suffering from depression. The absolute must-test markers that will give you a great insight into what is going on within your body.
Why depression is caused by more than just imbalanced neurotransmitters
Do you believe that you are struggling with depression because of an imbalance of neurotransmitters? Or because there’s something wrong with your character? Well, these approaches aren’t just not doing it – there are multiple possible root causes of depression. Read the post to find out what they might be!
How to deal with uncertainty, be kinder to yourself and really do self-care with Ali Pember
Ali Pember, counsellor and self-compassion coach, shares her wisdom and practical tips on coping with uncertainty, harsh self-criticism and how to really approach self-care (without it adding to your to-do list or feeling like another thing to fail at). A wonderful episode to listen to!
Why we need to be creative to be well with Donna Ford
Donna Ford shares her thoughts on tips on creativity as a tool for better mental health. She delves into her own story of suffering from depression and how creativity really helped you to overcome it. A great episode if you think that you’re “just not a creative person” or you’ve stopped exploring creativity but now miss it.
7 great mental health podcasts that inspire, educate & help you feel better
Here’s a list of 7 wonderful podcasts that focus on mental health. Learn, feel inspired, feel encouraged and relax. A real mix!
Why alcohol addiction ruins your mental health & how to beat it with Lindsey Beveridge
Interview with Lindsey Beveridge on alcohol addiction and mental health In this episode I got the chance to talk to Lindsey Beveridge, a UK based
How to get through winter during the Covid-19 pandemic
We all had these great intentions for 2020 and it turned out to be such a hard, difficult and above all uncertain year. The virus
8 top tips for when your mental health is going downhill
Have you noticed that your mental health is going downhill? If so, then take the 25 minutes to listen to this episode. I share my
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I’m Claudia Smith, a qualified nutritional therapist, functional medicine practitioner and coach specialising in depression. This is where I share my thoughts and advice on natural and holistic approaches to overcoming depression.
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