Mindfulness and yoga teacher Bridgeen Rea-Kaya talks Vinny & Cate through a full 'body scan' meditation session. This practice can be done to help you relax and calm your mind, but also to improve your sleep. Something we could all benefit from.

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For many of us the New Year can feel like a challenge we are not ready for. The expectation of ‘fresh starts and new beginnings’ can put unwanted pressure on our already busy lives. In this episode Vinny Hurrell and Cate Conway explore how to embrace it as they speak to transformational life coach, Jen price. How to grab hold of that positive mindset so many of us are chasing - without the overwhelming pressure. Life is not a competition, but a change in our thinking can make the day-to-day easier.

The holiday season is often filled with lights, gifts, and smiles but it can also be the hardest time of the year for some people. Mental Health expert, Noel McDermott talks about what you can do to get through the holidays if you find it hard.

If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Rebecca Rowney and you can contact the team via email at [email protected].

One of the most important things in life is the ability to sleep well. Struggling with insomnia and broken sleep can impact on so many things in our waking day. In this episode Vinny and Cate speak to Kathryn Pinkham, founder of the Insomnia Clinic, who provides help and information to enable you to improve your slumber. We also have a sleep based podcast which provides help. Search 'Sleep and Dream with Vinny & Cate' in BBC Sounds.

If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Vinny Hurrell. You can contact the team via email at [email protected]

Social anxiety can control our lives, restrict our relationships with others and push us into isolation. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen explains to Cate and Vinny why it can be so debilitating. Dr Ellen also gives us some simple steps to help us or our loved one, overcome social anxiety. One step at a time.

If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Rebecca Rowney and you can contact the team via email at [email protected].

With the colder winter weather come coughs, colds and the flu season. It’s an important time to make sure you stay on top of your diet and keep yourself well nourished. In this episode, nutritionist Jane McClenaghan talks about winter wellness and how to eat best in winter to make you feel better.

If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Rebecca Rowney and you can contact the team via email at [email protected].

Brain fog can be scary and have a huge impact on your life. In this episode Vinny & Cate discuss the perimenopause and the associated brain fog, with Psychiatrist Dr Tharaka. We talk through simple things that you or your loved one can do, to help with the symptoms.

If you are concerned about the level of brain fog you are experiencing, please visit your GP.

OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) thoughts can take the form of obsession over rituals or routines, but they can also centre on obsessive thoughts of a negative nature about yourself or others. Thoughts of harm that can lead to self loathing. In this 'intro to OCD', specialist Paul McCarroll talks Cate and Vinny through how to manage these thoughts.

If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Vinny Hurrell and Cate Conway. The producer is Vinny Hurrell. Contact the team via email at [email protected].

Laughing expert Katherine Lewis Templar gives Vinny & Cate her tips to boosting mood through laughter.

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The darker days can sometimes leave us feeling low in mood. In this episode, Counsellor and Psychotherapist Lindsay George tells us about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and how to manage it. We look into how to improve your mood and get through those darker days.

If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Rebecca Rowney. Contact the team via email at [email protected]