Take Regular Breaks

Joe Caplin is the Strategy Director of Outfly Innovation, he’s also a public speaking and executive coach, and a regular keynote speaker on the subjects of design, brand and mental health, both inside and outside the workplace. Joe is also delivers authenticity and team management seminars.

In Episode 2, Joe explores what real authenticity looks like in our modern working world, how to go beyond just awareness of mental health in the workplace, and how vulnerability ultimately leads to strength.

Dr Heather McKee is Europe’s leading lifestyle behaviour change specialist and keynote speaker. She has spent over 10 years in academia studying what it takes to create habits that last. Her work has been published in world-leading research journals as well 300+ media articles, and she has been featured in Vogue, Time magazine, and regularly contributes to the BBC.

In Episode 1, Heather shares how to build healthy habits that last through evidence-based, accessible techniques. Build the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to turn your intentions into actions around your habits.

The Calmer team are now taking a break to plan an exciting new season of Take Regular Breaks, featuring a host of new and inspiring guests. For  news and updates on the launch of Season 3, and to share your feedback on our 2 Seasons so far, visit www.thisiscalmer.com/podcast.

Valerie Teh is a Self-Care Practitioner, and Co-founder of Vana, a leading community empowering women to reclaim their wellbeing through inclusive and accessible self-care activities. Valerie is also one of Calmer’s leading Wellbeing practitioners and Mental Health Trainers, with expertise in Mindfulness, Movement, Breathwork, Sound Therapy and Mental Health First Aid.

In Episode 12, Valerie joins us for the final episode of Season 2, helping you to identify how to navigate unhelpful thinking patterns, and tap into empowering techniques that enhance your mindset, boost your confidence and nurture your self-esteem.

Andy Dunn is a Creative Facilitation Expert, Leadership and Personal Coach, Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner. Andy is a keynote speaker, author of Searching With Purpose, and the founder of Creators Club, Creators Festival and Creators Schools. Having worked with over 5,000 CEOs, business leaders, entrepreneurs, school students and teachers, Andy is passionate about making a difference to people’s lives, organisations and the future of education.

In Episode 11, Andy explores the art and science of creativity in business, and the interplay between looking after your mental health at work and in your personal life.

Linda Gask is an award-winning Professor of Psychiatry and author or the powerful memoir Finding True North: The healing power of place. Linda’s work has been featured on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, as well as The Guardian and the Times Magazine, and she also runs a popular mental health blog called Patching The Soul.

In Episode 10, Linda shares her own lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery. She also draws from her professional experience as a consultant psychiatrist to identify how to understand feelings and emotions, and explores what it means to go beyond hope.

Lucie Sweeney is a professional actress and artist, Business and Personal Coach, Mental Health and Wellbeing Trainer, and Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor. As an entrepreneur, founder of The Manchester Coaching Co, and all round champion for mental health and wellbeing, Lucie is passionate about providing bespoke training for professionals and has designed and delivered accredited courses in Coaching, Mindfulness and Mental Health.

In Episode 9, Lucie shares her personal story of how she harnessed her passions to build a successful portfolio career and create multiple streams of income, and offers insights on how she prioritises self-care while navigating a busy schedule.

Valerie Teh is a Self-Care Practitioner, and Co-founder of Vana, a leading community empowering women to reclaim their wellbeing through inclusive and accessible self-care activities. Valerie is also one of Calmer’s leading Wellbeing practitioners and Mental Health Trainers, with expertise in Mindfulness, Movement, Breathwork, Sound Therapy and Mental Health First Aid.

In Episode 8, Valerie returns for another micro-episode to explore the long-term value of, and research behind, taking breaks on a regular basis, and shares tips on how to make time for micro breaks as part of your working days.

Tim Segaller is the author of The ABC Guide to Mindfulness and Co-Founder and Director of Rising Minds, a coaching and Mindfulness social enterprise helping people in a wide variety of settings to uncover their natural energy, clarity and resolve to thrive in their lives and work. Tim is a qualified Executive Coach, certified Mindfulness trainer and a pioneer in the integration of coaching and Mindfulness techniques.

In Episode 7, Tim explore what it means to find meaning and direction in life, how to lead with authenticity and find true enjoyment in your work.

Toral Shah is a Nutritional Scientist, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Food and Health writer and Consultant, as well as the Founder of The Urban Kitchen. Toral combines her passion for nutrition, science and food to help others reduce the risk of disease and feel happier and healthier in themselves.

In Episode 6, Toral shares how she has overcome a series of profound challenges in her life, including recovering from breast cancer three times, and delves into the science behind gut health and how a healthy diet, exercise, rest and sleep can help to prevent disease.