Catch yerself on

Conversations spanning generations equally span a variety of important topics, and I dive into the intersections of this discussion with Dr Zachary Walker (UCL)

We bust some generational myths, discuss the maturation process, and unpack the importance of communicating through difference.

Links:

https://www.drzacharywalker.com

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Allergies affect more than 20% of the UK population, a percentage which rises by 5% each year.

To mark Allergy Awareness Week 2021, I sit down with Lucy Morell - creator of blog and social media platform Illuminating Allergies.

From the severity of allergic reactions to the fear of eating out, Lucy describes the reality of living with allergies, and why "allergies don't mean missing out, they mean doing things differently."

Links:

https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/

https://illuminatingallergies.com

https://www.instagram.com/illuminatingallergies/

https://www.allergyuk.org/allergy-awareness-week-2021

Binge-watching means 'watching 2-6 episodes of a TV show in 1 sitting', and 61% Netflix users regularly engage in this type of spectatorship.

WELCOME back Professor Elia Margarita Cornelio Mari to discuss this relatively new behavioural phenomenon.

We talk about WHAT, HOW, and WHY people binge watch, uncovering how binge-watching relates to FOMO and moral panic.

We also explore the genuine negative side to binge-watching (feelings of guilt, shame, and regret) and predict whether this mode of viewing is here to stay...

What do you think? Share thoughts below:

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If you’re one of the millions of adults who struggles to sleep, it may be comforting to hear that this is not unusual.

This week, sleep psychotherapist Heather Darwall-Smith, shares why 30% of UK adults have difficulties drifting off, and what to do about it.

From coronasomnia to sleep anxiety, this episode invites us to re-frame our thoughts on sleep and rest, as Heather shares healthy habits and effective ways to increase our quality of sleep.

Links:

https://www.heatherdarwallsmith.com

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Science-Sleep-chasing-nights-sleep/dp/0241458579

https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/

Emojis are digital images that are added to messages in electronic communication, and they are fast becoming their own language.

Dr Monica Riordan (Chatham University) joins me to discuss how emojis affect non-verbal communication.

We talk about how our culture shapes how we use emojis, how emojis relate to social change, and whether we should we use emojis at work.

So, if a picture is worth 1000 words... are emojis priceless?

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Ever feel like you don't know what you're doing? That you're fooling everyone around you?

You're not alone !! Around 70% population identify with these feelings of self-doubt and incompetence: hello Imposter Syndrome.

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Sanne Feenstra (University of Groningen) to discuss this widespread phenomenon.

We cover:

the relationship between imposter syndrome and gender

how the pandemic has intensified imposter syndrome

the myth that imposter syndrome goes away with success

Finally, rather than putting the onus on the individual to change their mindset, we discuss why organisations have a responsibility to PREVENT imposter syndrome, and how they can start.

Links:

https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/

Touch is arguably one of the more overlooked senses, and we only seem to pay attention to touch when we are robbed of it.

In this week's episode, I take a deep dive into the science, benefits, and impacts of touch with Professor Francis McGlone (Liverpool John Moores University)

We touch on a variety of topics, including:

How touch impacts our development

Why we need to incorporate touch into conversation around loneliness

How to counter 'touch starvation' in the Covid-19 pandemic

Touch makes up an intrinsic part of the human experience: it's how we connect with others and form social bonds, and it's time we pay more attention to how this absence of touch - caused by social distancing and isolation - is impacting our lives.

Links:

http://www.achild2child.co.uk/index.php

https://playtherapy.org.uk

https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/staff-profiles/faculty-of-health/school-of-psychology/francis-mcglone

Disclaimer:

Not all types of touch are welcome and appropriate, and touch can be very threatening. In this episode, we do not discuss this, instead hoping to equip people with the knowledge of how appropriate touch can benefit their wellbeing. Helping people to understand touch means they can understand what is harmful, and regulate boundaries.

This week the spotlight is on students !!

Join me for a panel discussion with university students Katy Skillen and Joe Wardhaugh, and NI President of National Students Union, Ellen Fearon.

We talk about how unclear guidance has left students feeling unseen and unheard, discuss the impact of the pandemic on student mental health, and predict the role of universities in a digital age.

From the challenges of online learning to the victories of student unions, we discuss the highs and the lows of this academic year, and crucially, how Covid-19 has impacted the student experience.

Support the work of the National Union of Students:

https://www.nus-usi.org (https://www.nus-usi.org)

https://www.nus-usi.org/campaigns/extend-the-covid-disruption-payment

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In light of International Women's Day, let's take a moment to celebrate competent female leadership this year!!

Tune in for a thoughtful conversation with Kristín Vala Ragnarsdóttir, sustainability scientist, activist, and Professor of Earth Sciences at the Institute of Earth Sciences, University of Iceland.

We discuss Vala's recent publication - which she co-authored last year - on how female-led countries have managed the Covid-19 outbreak. Female-led countries had fewer deaths, were quicker to lock down, and female leaders tend to prioritise human health over economic outcome.

Reflecting on the theme of International Women's Day 2021 #choosetochallenge, we also discuss the challenges female leaders face, and how we can continue to build effective female leaders of today and tomorrow.

International Women’s Day is a day of focus, contemplation and celebration. I hope this episode provides opportunity to be in global solidarity with other women, as well as to honour and herald female leaders throughout history.

Links:

https://36x36.org/ (https://36x36.org/)

https://wellbeingeconomy.org/launching-36x36-for-a-femxle-revolution (https://wellbeingeconomy.org/launching-36x36-for-a-femxle-revolution)

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This week, I had the pleasure and privilege of speaking with film scholar, author, and professor Laura. U Marks.

Laura is well-known in film studies for her work on affect theory and haptic visuality. She has inspired a generation of students to change the way they think about film. Her work has transformed film studies in a profound way.

In this episode, we talk about how films engage viewers through their bodies, discuss the relationship between spectatorship and power, and consider if we are increasingly drawn to haptic images because the pandemic has left us 'starved of touch'.

Laura, a leading voice in the climate movement - is also the founder of the 'Small File Media Festival', and we connect the climate crisis to issues around screening, film-making and production.

I am BEYOND excited to share this thoughtful conversation with you - hope you enjoy!

Links:

http://www.sfu.ca/~lmarks/

https://smallfile.ca

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