Ben's Learning Lounge

Today I was joined by the brilliant Larissa Mosca to discuss all things related to acupuncture and eastern philosophy. This includes what could be causing a growth of acupuncture in the west, western doctors and medicine, energising yourself, and more.

Larissa is a fully qualified traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) acupuncturist, having graduated with first class honours from Manchester Metropolitan University. She runs her own practice just outside of Preston which I often attend.

Find an accredited acupuncturist in your area - https://acupuncture.org.uk/find-an-acupuncturist/

== FIND LARISSA ==

Larissa's Practice in Penwortham - https://www.acupuncture-room.co.uk/

Larissa's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Larissasacupunctureroom/

== FIND ME ==

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/reallifeben/

BLL Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benslearninglounge/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BensLearningLounge

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7fp8vV5OCtlb0KOz9Yoi1t?si=6dcc78e3814b4ff8

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bens-learning-lounge/id1515369717

== TIMESTAMPS ==

[00:00] Intro

[02:10] What is acupuncture?

[07:40] Seeing the body as one

[16:00] COVID lockdown

[23:40] Reflection

[28:00] What happens at an appointment?

[39:00] The issues with attending non-accredited accupuncture practices

[45:00] Eastern philosophy approaches and western doctors

[49:40] Moxa and mugwort

[54:20] Demonising food

[58:20] Does acupuncture hurt?

[59:50] Where to find the best practices

My good friend Joseph and I discuss the realities of depression, especially in young men. As well as delving into our own thoughts on coping with depression, men vs women, different types of depression, suicide, morals, religions, and more.

UK Samaritans Number - (877) 870-4673.

== FIND JOSEPH==

Follow Joseph on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tauros_tauron/

Joseph's Photography - https://www.instagram.com/joseph_jr_photography/

Joseph's Podcast 'Wandering Thoughts' - https://linktr.ee/Tauros_Tauron

== FIND ME ==

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/reallifeben/

BLL Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benslearninglounge/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BensLearningLounge

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7fp8vV5OCtlb0KOz9Yoi1t?si=6dcc78e3814b4ff8

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bens-learning-lounge/id1515369717

== TIMESTAMPS ==

0:00 - Intro

1:45 – What is depression?

2:50 – Hijacking depression

7:40 – The truth about depression

8:35 – What depression feels like

10:25 – Negative self-talk and practicing gratitude

17:15 – Is depression nature or nurture?

20:35 – What is causing depression?

24:50 – Doctors not testing for depression

28:25 – One size doesn’t fit all

29:45 – Boys don’t cry

34:55 – How men deal with problems

35:55 – Suicide in men

37:55 – Circumstantial depression vs Chronic depression

41:15 – Broken families in western society

47:00 – Religion and depression

53:45 – Extracting morals to combat depression

57:50 – Wrapping up our lessons

58:25 – Find Joseph

A brand new season of Ben's Learning Lounge. Today I'm joined by Fraser Wight, an assistant forest manager, for one of the UK's largest forestry companies. Learn about ecological management, how to design a forest, invasive species, rainforests, and the UK timber industry in this educational episode.

== FIND FRASER ==

Follow Fraser on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/frasiboi/

== RESOURCES MENTIONED ==

The History of the Countryside - Oliver Rackham - https://www.amazon.com/Oliver-Rackham/e/B001HN3H9K%3Fref=dbsamngrwtscns_share

Forestry Statistics - https://www.forestresearch.gov.uk/research/

Norbury Park - An Estate Tackling Change - https://www.cordee.co.uk/Norbury-Park-det-1-0-0-17725.html

== FIND ME ==

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/reallifeben/

BLL Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benslearninglounge/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BensLearningLounge

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7fp8vV5OCtlb0KOz9Yoi1t?si=6dcc78e3814b4ff8

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bens-learning-lounge/id1515369717

== TIMESTAMPS ==

[0:00] Intro

[1:45] Welcoming Fraser

[3:15] Timber Industry Vs Ecology

[3:40] Fraser's role

[4:45] What Fraser manages

[7:15] Who manages the UK forests?

[9:45] Where does the UK get its timber?

[11:30] The UK Christmas Tree

[13:25] Are UK trees really native? Sitka Spruce

[16:00] Minecraft trees in the UK

[17:05] Does the UK have rainforests?

[20:00] What needs managing with the UK forests? / Fraser justifies his pay-grade

[21:55] The world of pests

[23:40] Designing a forest

[24:45] FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certification

[28:15] Invasive Species

[30:00] Can you tell the difference between private and public forestland?

[32:25] Ben's 'explosive' story after forest food

[35:15] Trees talking to each other with the mycorrhizal network and root networks.

[39:20] Woodlands grown for biodiversity and rewilding.

[41:40] Carbon units and the woodland carbon code

[46:35] Connecting with nature

[50:35] The deer and the hare

[52:20] Resources if you're looking for more

[56:00] Wrapping up and finding Fraser

Alex teaches us about the world of fibro and ways she's discovered to ease her symptoms! Also including anxiety, panic disorders, and emetophobia.

Laura Littlefair chirpily guides us through the secret world of museum curation, and how narration plays such a role in viewer experience. Apologies for any doubling of my voice on this episode!

Carnivores, how do they work? Today we talk to Em (Dare To Fly) to learn about how the Carnivore diet has greatly helped her over the past few months, the issues with vegetarianism, IBS, and bad doctors.

We're back for Season 2 FT GIVEAWAY! Special guest JPMES talks to us about getting into the R&B and Hip Hop game, his unconventional advertising and music video style, and his opinions on WAP and the music industry in the year 2020 since COVID hit. More information on the Giveaway can be found on BLL Facebook and Instagram!

Join Ben for the final episode of the season with friend and foundation doctor, Huzaifah Khojani! They discuss how bad the current situation truly is, how effective the NHS is acting, and what surprised Huz the most when he began working for the NHS! All that and more...

Ben's Dad joins him for this special episode of Ben's Learning Lounge! Learn about the field from someone whose been active in it for 14 years, what it's like to perform, what happens when you forget your lines and why go along to your local to see it!

Ben and Lancaster University Student's Union Campaigns and Communications officer Lewis discuss the importance of looking after your mental health in these times, as well as giving advice based on their own experiences.