Take Regular Breaks

Karen Liebenguth is a Mindfulness trainer and life coach, helping individuals to clarify and tackle their goals in London’s beautiful parks and green spaces. Karen's coaching incorporates a variety of practices, including Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Mindfulness for stress and chronic pain, and the Analytic-Network Coaching System™ for leaders.

In Episode 11, we talk to Karen about how to embrace and practise self-kindness for improved wellbeing, as well as the mental and physical benefits of exploring green spaces.

Dr Mark Hoelterhoff has been in the field of mental wellbeing for over 25 years. His work  is to promote the development of Psychological Capital (PsyCap) to  enable individuals and communities to thrive, and his therapeutic  approach is based on Positive Psychology.

In Episode 10, we continue the conversation with Mark about how to nurture your resilience skills, and thrive in work and all aspects of your life.

Dr Mark Hoelterhoff has been in the field of mental wellbeing for over 25 years. His work is to promote the development of Psychological Capital (PsyCap) to enable individuals and communities to thrive, and his therapeutic approach is based on Positive Psychology.

In Episode 9, we talk to Mark about what resilience is, identify how to deal with life events beyond resilience, and how to thrive.

Award-winning blogger, Besma Whayeb is a content creator, focusing on sustainable fashion and lifestyle. She is the founder of blogging platform Curiously Conscious and the digital community doing good, Ethical Influencers.

In Episode 8, we talk to Besma about the inspiring work she is doing, and tips on how we can all work towards creating a kinder, more sustainable world.

The Calmer team are now taking a break for the holiday season, and the next episode of Take Regular Breaks will be released on 6th January 2021.

Leo Anna Thomas, an Art Director on film sets and trained Mental Health First Aider, and Matt Longley, a Chemical Engineer by trade who has worked in the supply chain within the Film and TV industry for years, are the co-founders of 6ft From the Spotlight; a non profit Community Interest Company set up with the aim of improving the mental wellbeing of music and film crew in the UK.

In Episode 7, Leo and Matt share the importance of valuing life in the Film, TV and Music industry, and how they’re supporting the wellbeing of freelancers.

Dennis Relojo-Howell launched Psychreg in 2014, while achieving his Masters Degree in Psychology. Dennis is an an advocate of the psychological benefits of blogging and he has also been dubbed the world’s first blog psychologist, recently winning Blogger of the Year at the Mental Health Blog Awards 2020.

In Episode 6, we talk to Dennis about the benefits of blogging, getting started as a writer, and the value of writing to nurture and support your mental health.

Dr. Bonnie Wims is the founder of Wims & Associates, and works with clients 1:2:1  from around the world. Bonnie has designed workshops and courses around  the idea of identity and self in a new culture, and is passionate about  promoting the message of mental wellness.

In Episodes 5, Bonnie expands on more insights and empowering techniques to help you challenge unhelpful beliefs,  thinking traps, and create mindset shifts to help you embrace a balanced life.

Dr. Bonnie Wims is the founder of Wims & Associates, and works with clients 1:2:1 from around the world. Bonnie has designed workshops and courses around the idea of identity and self in a new culture, and is passionate about promoting the message of mental wellness.

In Episodes 4, we talk to Bonnie about challenging unhelpful beliefs, thinking traps and creating mindset shifts so you can live the life you desire.

JP Cooper is a best-selling singer-songwriter, who has been in the music industry for 15+ years. He is also an advocate for mental health and has supported and fundraised for a number of mental health charitable causes.

In Episode 3, we talk to JP about how success can affect your mental health, managing pressures within the music industry and exploring the change that’s needed in order to support the mental health of artists.