In this episode, we sit down with Christina, a psychologist with extensive experience in trauma therapy and holistic mental health care. Christina shares her insights on Polyvagal Theory and the nervous system, exploring how these concepts are crucial to understanding and healing trauma. We discuss practical strategies for nurturing both mind and body, delve into the intricacies of attachment-informed therapy, and highlight the importance of a holistic approach in mental health. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges, Christina's expertise offers valuable guidance for fostering resilience and well-being. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that bridges the gap between science and holistic healing.

You can find out more about Christina and how to work with her at www.cpsychology.co.uk

In this episode, we sit down with Bec, a clinical psychologist with seven years of experience in the mental health field. Originally from Australia and currently living in the UK, Bec shares her insights on body image from both an individual and societal perspective. We delve into the challenges of the body positive movement, explore ways to befriend your body, and discuss how to heal any ruptures in your relationship with it. Whether you're struggling with body image dissatisfaction or simply looking for a more positive way to connect with your body, this episode offers valuable guidance and support. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding and practical advice from a passionate expert in the field.

Find out more about Bec's work at The Bodart Practice by visiting www.thebodartpractice.co.uk.

Why are women more prone to experiencing back pain? Chronic pain is more then just the issue in our tissue...it is a combination of  biological, psychological and socio economic factors.

In this episode we will be discussing some of the most common causes of back pain in women, the reasons why they occur and some of the tools women can use to manage and prevent chronic back pain.   My intention for this episode is for it to be a source of empowerment and support for women.   Join the waitlist for yoga for back support for modern life.

You are what you eat, so the saying goes and more and more we understand just how much our diets impact health and can actually lead to the prevention of certain conditions. But did you know that the food you eat imacts the health of your spine? In today's episode we dig into the foods needed for a healthy spine that lead to a happy life.   Find out more about maintaining a healthy spine on my back health webinar.

Stella is a vibrant, passionate and soulful human being, she is an occupational therapist, embodiment and somatic practitioner and teacher and an advocate for accessible yoga.

We discuss embodiment work, working with accute mental health treatment, the language of yoga and creating more inclusive accessible spaces for all, and balancing that with supporting her own wellbeing as a space holder and facilitator of these practices.

She also shares a truly beautiful answer to the question of 'What it means to live well" 

www.stellabillereytherapies.com

Back pain is not all about your back. Certain mental health conditions can amplify your experience of pain. And in turn back pain can cause mental health conditions.

We look at the reasons and some of the tools and techniques you can use to reduce back pain and improve mental health.

To join the waitlist for the Back to Health Programme:

https://chipper-inventor-7983.ck.page/5c8d172923

Your spine is a beautiful and complex structure, it is primarily designed to support , stabilise and protect you.

Back pain is one of the biggest causes of people missing work. It can prevent us from feeling like we can do the things that we love and showing up in the way that we want to in the world.

What causes back pain? What is pain? And how can we care for our spines and manage back pain? These are some of the questions I will investigate in this podcast episode.

 

In this weeks episode I take a look at poly vagal theory and it's applications in yoga especially with regards to it's use with groups and individuals within a trauma informed setting.

We discuss how I became interested in this topic, a brief introduction to the nervous system and the 10th cranial nerve (the vagus nerve), Steven Porges the psychiatrist and neuroscientist who developed the Poly vagal theory and how yoga helps us to harmonise our relationship to our nervous system.

https://www.thebodartpractice.co.uk/ to find out more about upcoming courses.

And some recommended reading:

Dr. Besel Van der Kolk -The body keeps the score

Dr. Peter Levine-Waking the tiger

Dr. Arielle Swhwartz -The Post traumatic growth guidebook

Dr. Steven Porges-Poly Vagal Theory

Kristian Morgan is a remarkable human being, he is an ultra marathon world record holder. His joyful spirit, resilience and perseverance are an incredible reminder of human potential.

In this episode I had the honour to ask him some of the deeper questions about what inspires and motivates him. And what goes through his mind as he   pushes it to its absolute limits.

We also discuss the integral part a regular yoga practice plays in his life.

This was such a brilliant conversation with lots of wisdom and heartfelt thoughts on how to live well.

Follow Kristian on

Website: www.kristianultra.com 

Beth Edwards is a nutritional therapist with a special interest and expertise in diabetes type 1 she is also a health psychologist with a no-nonsense approach to helping her clients eat well and live well.

On this weeks show we take a deep dive with Beth into her own personal experience with type 1 diabetes. She answers questions around  how this chronic illness effects people, and she shares how she helps her clients to manage it with kindness and a deep level of knowledge and insight. 

Find her @bethedwardsnutrition and www.bethedwardsnutrition.com/