"All living things have a set of needs in order to thrive..."

In this insightful episode, we’re joined by the renowned psychologist Joe Griffin, Director and Co-Founder of the Human Givens approach. Joe has spent decades shaping the world of psychotherapy through his groundbreaking work in brief therapy and the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. His practical wisdom has transformed the practices of countless health professionals across the UK and beyond.

Together, we explore the essence of good mental health:

- What does good mental health look like? Joe offers a clear and relatable definition, helping us understand what it feels like in everyday life.

- Challenging misconceptions: Discover common myths that may be preventing you from recognising or achieving healthy mental well-being.

- Building resilience: Learn practical strategies for managing stress, fostering emotional resilience, and creating habits that sustain good mental health.

- Life’s influences: Explore the role of sleep, nutrition, exercise, and social connections in nurturing your mind, as well as the subtle signs that mental health may be declining.

- Adapting to change: Joe shares how mental health needs evolve over time, providing actionable advice for every stage of life.

We also tackle timely issues such as the impact of social media, how to have meaningful conversations about mental health, and the importance of our physical and social environments.

If you’re looking for expert insights and practical strategies to improve and sustain your mental health, this episode is for you. Join us as Joe Griffin shares his wisdom, leaving you with small but impactful changes you can make today for better mental well-being.

Guest bio: https://www.humangivens.com/person/joe-griffin/

Joe Griffin - Director and Co-Founder of the Human Givens Approach:

Joe Griffin is a highly respected psychologist and pioneer in the field of psychotherapy, with decades of experience in both practice and training. As co-developer of the Human Givens approach, he has profoundly influenced the field, focusing on practical, effective solutions to mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. Thousands of health professionals have benefited from his engaging workshops, seminars, and online courses.

Recognised as one of the most informed and engaging speakers on human behaviour, Joe is at the forefront of skills-based therapy research and practice. He also advises businesses on reducing work-related stress and improving efficiency by addressing the innate needs of employees, customers, and stakeholders.

Joe has co-written numerous influential books with Ivan Tyrrell, including:

- Human Givens: An empowering approach to emotional health and clear thinking

- How to Lift Depression… Fast

- Why We Dream: The definitive answer

- Freedom from Addiction: The secret behind successful addiction busting

- How to Master Anxiety

- Release from Anger: Practical help for controlling unreasonable rage

- Godhead: The Brain’s Big Bang – the explosive origin of creativity, mysticism and mental illness

https://www.humangivens.com/publications/shop/books/

He has also authored ground-breaking monographs and articles on psychology, counselling, and human behaviour.

Helpful Resources:

The Human Givens Approach:

https://www.humangivens.com/human-givens/about/

What are your emotional needs?

www.humangivens.com/human-givens/about/what-are-the-human-givens/

FREE Human Givens ebook:

www.humangivens.com/human-givens/about/human-givens-ebook/

Human Givens College - Deepen your knowledge and increase your effectiveness…

Psychotherapy/Counselling Diploma:

www.humangivens.com/college/diploma/

Explore HG College training courses - suitable for all:

www.humangivens.com/college/

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Join Emma Wardropper, a compassionate advocate for those living with chronic illness, as she shares invaluable insights and techniques to enhance the lives of individuals facing health challenges. Drawing from her own journey living with Multiple Sclerosis and her professional background as a qualified Psychotherapist and Mindfulness Teacher, Emma offers a unique blend of the human givens approach and mindfulness techniques. Through her work, Emma aims to empower individuals to reclaim control over their health and wellbeing. Her passion shines through in her dedication to helping others make positive changes and embrace life to the fullest. This episode is packed full of practical advice, heartfelt stories, and effective strategies to navigate the complexities of chronic illness with resilience and grace.

'I am passionate about giving clients support in making healthy changes in their lives to feel better, calmer, live more in the present moment and get the most out of life,' says Emma. 

Resources:

Human Givens training: https://www.humangivens.com/college/all-courses/

Therapist profile: https://www.hgi.org.uk/find-therapist/therapist/emma-wardropper


Website: https://emmawardropper.co.uk/

Living with MS - PDF: https://www.humangivens.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/top-tips-for-living-well-with-MS-2024.pdf

7/11 breathing: https://www.hgi.org.uk/resources/delve-our-extensive-library/resources-and-techniques/7-11-breathing-how-does-deep

MS Society: https://www.mssociety.org.uk/

Mindfulness Taster Sessions: https://www.mssociety.org.uk/care-and-support/local-support/local-groups/coventry-district-group/mindfulness-taster-sessions

Guided imagery and visualisation workshop: https://www.humangivens.com/college/guided-imagery-and-visualisation-workshop/

Therapeutic power of language workshop: https://www.humangivens.com/college/therapeutic-language-workshop/

Become a HG therapist: https://www.humangivens.com/college/diploma/your-diploma-journey/

In this warm and inviting podcast, Karen Hautz shares her heartfelt dedication, specialist knowledge and compassionate approach to supporting neurodiverse individuals, including those with specific learning differences such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism, and ADHD. With a focus on holistic care, Karen extends her support beyond the individual, assisting their families too.

Karen's aim is enrich the lives of neurodiverse individuals and their loved ones.

"I think it's our duty to all be familiar with the different characteristics so that we're already creating a curious and compassionate society", Karen says.

During this engaging conversation Karen sheds light on her effective counselling services which she offers both online and in her private practice. Discover how she creates a welcoming atmosphere, fostering inclusivity, empathy, and growth for neurodiverse communities in every interaction.

About Karen Hautz:

Karen, is a compassionate professional whose journey has embraced various industry sectors including healthcare, corporate environments, and private practice. From working as a dedicated speech therapist in the NHS to delving into business development and marketing in the corporate sector, Karen's professional journey led her to become a human givens counsellor - offering support and strategies to help you navigate through life’s challenges.

To find our more about Karen, please click the links below:

Website: https://www.karenhautz.com/

Therapist register: https://www.hgi.org.uk/find-therapist/therapist/karen-hautz

Discover more about the human givens:

The human givens approach: https://www.humangivens.com/human-givens/about/

Psychotherapist/Counsellor Diploma: https://www.humangivens.com/college/diploma/

Mental Health training: https://www.humangivens.com/college/

Couples Therapy: Neurodiversity and relationships live online training event:

https://www.humangivens.com/college/couples-therapy-neurodiversity-relationships-live-online-training/

Thank you for listening.

Long COVID is a pressing public health issue that needs more attention. With a wide range of symptoms and no standard definition, many are suffering without proper diagnosis or treatment. In this podcast, Jayne Timmins offers valuable insights on how to move forward from Long COVID with practical skills for relieving stress, depression, loneliness, chronic fatigue, and more. Let's raise awareness and support those struggling with this complex condition.

Resources:

7/11 breathing: https://www.hgi.org.uk/resources/delve-our-extensive-library/resources-and-techniques/7-11-breathing-how-does-deep. A local hospital has commissioned Suffolk Mind to run a course addressing unmet emotional needs and teaching 7/11 breathing, sleep habits, and negative thoughts, for people accessing the hospital's long covid service.

Emotional needs audit: https://www.hgi.org.uk/sites/default/files/hgi/Emotional-Needs-Audit.pdf

The human givens approach: https://www.humangivens.com/human-givens/about/

Fontline19 Charity: https://www.frontline19.com/

Referenced Evidence:

Who Is Most Likely to Get Long COVID? Medscape article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/990160?ecd=WNL_trdalrt_pos1_ous_230330&uac=429773DJ&impID=5291352

Long COVID: how lost connections between nerve cells in the brain may explain cognitive symptoms: https://theconversation.com/long-covid-how-lost-connections-between-nerve-cells-in-the-brain-may-explain-cognitive-symptoms-192702

BBC Sounds – Breathing Lyrical - Can a 13th-century Persian poem help you recover from long Covid?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m00193n5

Subsequent studies have found that some people with long covid symptoms never actually had covid in the first place: https://bmjpublichealth.bmj.com/content/1/1/e000060

Weaponising ‘long Covid’ damaged public trust: https://unherd.com/newsroom/weaponising-long-covid-damaged-public-trust/

Human Givens journal interview with neurologist Suzanne O'Sullivan:

https://www.hgi.org.uk/sites/default/files/hgi/hg-journal-vol-28-no1-the-social-elephant-in-the-room-article.pdf

About Jayne Timmins:

Jayne is an experienced Human Givens therapist and supervisor based in Carmarthenshire where she has worked in a variety of different settings including schools, as well as with young people outside of the education system, in GPs surgeries and also for Dyfed Powys Police as their counsellor and psychological services coordinator. 

For many years Jayne worked as a nurse both within the NHS and the Care Home sector. Now retired from nursing Jayne runs a successful private practice and also lectures on a counselling degree at the University of Wales Trinity St David’s where she teaches modules on neurobiology and trauma. 

During the pandemic many Covid-19 patients developed a myriad of acute medical problems, some of which required invasive treatment but even in cases that didn’t, in much milder cases, patients have been surprised by some of the mid- and long-term consequences requiring rehabilitation. Whilst there has been research and there are some evidence based approaches out there, there is still so much we are yet to understand and there is an increasing interest in the role of rehabilitation both from a medical and a psychotherapeutic approach in patients’ recovery. The interest of course is further fuelled by how the consequences of quarantine, social isolation, movement restriction, and healthcare systems’ disruption also play their part. 

View Jayne's therapist profile here - https://www.hgi.org.uk/find-therapist/therapist/jayne-timmins

Tackling mental health in sport with Dr Phil Clarke. 

A fascinating and insightful discussion about sports psychology, performance psychology, and behavioural science - if you have the desire to help people, this podcast is for you.

Dr. Clarke is an experienced lecturer, researcher, and consultant in Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology at UOD where he completed his PhD exploring the role of psychological predictors in pressure performance.

Phil has a passion for human performance, wellbeing, and mental health whilst supporting individuals in achieving their potential, whether that is in the classroom, the boardroom, or sport.

Alongside his lecturing role, Phil is also the current Sport Psychology Lead with both Team Derby and the Derbyshire Institute of Sport where he supports a range of elite athletes and coaches in their sporting ventures. Phil has also applied these principles to other performance environments and now researches and provides consultancy in a range of other performance domains including education, corporate, aviation, and military scenarios. Phil has presented his award-winning research both nationally and internationally at a range of conferences over the last decade.

Phil believes it is important to ensure he continues to work in all three areas consultancy, education, and research to continue to drive the discipline forward but to also ensure his practice is scientifically informed with the latest research and thinking to support his clients to also help shape the performance environments which leaders and teams create to achieve high performance.

Useful Resources:

Dr Phil Clarke: https://www.drphilclarke.co.uk/

Human Givens College Training: https://www.humangivens.com/college/

Our Human Needs and Resources: https://www.humangivens.com/human-givens/about/what-are-the-human-givens/

The Power of Language masterclass: https://www.humangivens.com/college/therapeutic-language-workshop/

She arrived in this country with one bag and two children...

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused the worst refugee crisis in Europe since the Second World War. More than eight million refugees from Ukraine fled for protection in Europe. As the Ukrainian government is currently not permitting men aged 18-60 to leave the country, most refugees are women and young children, which is why therapist, Keri Hartwright, in collaboration with The Big Red Bus Club charity, has created a project to support Ukrainian women's mental health and well-being - all of which is underpinned by the human givens approach: www.humangivens.com/human-givens/about/

This podcast emphasises the importance of this statement - when too many innate physical and emotional needs are not being met in the environment, or when our resources are used incorrectly, unwittingly or otherwise, we suffer considerable distress.

Our 9 essential emotional needs are: https://www.humangivens.com/human-givens/about/what-are-the-human-givens/

Our guest, Keri Hartwight, has a wealth of experience – from being a paediatric nurse, school nurse and a Human Givens therapist - to supporting charities and creating projects to help improve the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities. Her work is truly inspirational.

Resources:

About Keri Hartwright:

HG Therapist profile: https://www.hgi.org.uk/find-therapist/therapist/keri-hartwright

Website: https://mentalhealthhq.co.uk/

Brain Tools project: https://mentalhealthhq.co.uk/mental-health-in-teens-greenwich/

The Big Red Bus Club: https://www.thebigredbusclub.com/

Ukrainian Support Greewich: https://ukrainiansupportgreenwich.org.uk/sample-page/

Human Givens Approach: https://www.humangivens.com/human-givens/about/

Human Givens Therapy: https://www.humangivens.com/human-givens/human-givens-therapy/

Become a HG therapist: https://www.humangivens.com/college/diploma/

Explore our evidenced-based mental health training: https://www.humangivens.com/college/all-courses/

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Wishing you good health and happiness, from the Human Givens Institute www.hgi.org.uk/

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Welcome to The Good Mental Health Podcast - where we share inspiring interviews about mental health, psychology and well-being. From specialists to real-life cases - each holds key insights, evidence-based knowledge, research, free resources and hope.

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Wishing you good health and happiness, from the Human Givens Institute https://www.hgi.org.uk/

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"They saved my life and changed my life" - Hannah Phillips has struggled with mental health illnesses for as long as she can remember, starting with OCD. Her empowering story is packed full of emotional lows, highs, laughter and hope...

This episode contains content that some listeners may find upsetting - trauma and suicide risk.

About Hannah:

Hannah Phillips is a writer, mental health activist and founder of Wonderful Women, a concept that brings together inspiring women through live events, blogs and podcasts. Until recently Hannah worked for Run Wales, supporting and encouraging people across Wales to take up running. She is the author of ‘No Run Intended’, a book that charts her relationship with running and indeed with herself along the way. 

Hannah has written and talked extensively about her own experience of mental health difficulties and is a relentless campaigner, particularly for Big Moose, a charity helping those struggling with their mental health which uses HG therapists, through whom Hannah found support. Hannah regularly talks about her experiences and the importance of getting the right help.

Hannah is now training to become a human givens therapist herself - she is on a mission to help others... https://www.humangivens.com/college/diploma/

Thank you Hannah for sharing your story with us.

Useful Resources >

Human Givens College Training: https://www.humangivens.com/college/

OCD: https://www.humangivens.com/college/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-live-online-training/

Trauma: https://www.humangivens.com/college/understanding-trauma-online-course/

Depression: https://www.humangivens.com/college/break-the-cycle-of-depression-online-course/

Reducing Suicide Risk: https://www.humangivens.com/college/how-to-manage-suicide-risk-live-online-training/

bigmoose Cafe: https://www.bigmoosecoffeecompany.cu

Continue to follow Hannah's journey: https://www.instagram.com/hannah_the_person_/

No Run Intended book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B014FWOMNE/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0

Wonderful Women: https://www.facebook.com/groups/658245222470524/

If you have been affected by any of the issues in this podcast and would like to work with a Human Givens therapist the register can be found at https://www.hgi.org.uk/find-therapist

If you feel like you are in an emergency situation, please contact 999 or visit your local A&E Department.

Listed below are some trusted organisations, charities or helplines that may also be able to assist you or a loved one:

• Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

• SHOUT: https://giveusashout.org/

• OCD Action: https://ocdaction.org.uk/

• OCD UK: https://www.ocduk.org/

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Insightful and thought-provoking - this episode explores a range of important questions including - what is a society for? Why do we need a healthy society? How has a healthy society changed over time? How can the human givens approach help to create a flourishing society?

During this stimulating discussion, many essential elements are explored: well-being, purpose, pleasure, harmony, emotional needs, mental health and so much more.

"Society exists to promote and maintain the well-being of it's citizens so they can flourish" Aristotle

Our inspiring speaker is Dr Gareth Hughes > www.humangivens.com/person/gareth-hughes/

Gareth is a human givens psychotherapist, researcher, nationally recognised expert on university mental health and wellbeing, Fellow of the HGI and a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (PFHEA) and Educational Director for the Human Givens College.

Useful Resources >

Influential Philosophers

Aristotle - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aristotle

Michael Sandel - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Sandel

Explore the Human Givens Approach >

HG Approach: www.humangivens.com/human-givens/about/

Human Givens Diploma: www.humangivens.com/college/diploma/

Courses Gareth tutors >

In-person workshops:

The Therapeutic Power of Language - https://www.humangivens.com/college/therapeutic-language-workshop/

How to tell stories that heal - https://www.humangivens.com/college/stories-that-heal-workshop/

Online webinars:

How to support teenagers through the stress of starting university life - https://www.humangivens.com/college/starting-university-webinar/

How to reduce anxiety in students and young people - https://www.humangivens.com/college/student-anxiety-webinar/

Find your nearest human givens therapist - www.hgi.org.uk/?q=find-therapist

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Thank you.

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We are delighted to be joined by Dr Aric Sigman to explore this important topic - Is screen time impacting children's physical and mental health?

https://www.humangivens.com/college/all-courses/?category=children-teens

During this episode, Dr Sigman will be sharing his valuable knowledge and insights - as well as answering the following questions:

Is screen time impacting children's physical and mental health?

What age and gender range is most affected?

What is the recommended amount of time children/ teenagers should spend online?

How does screen time impact children’s physical and mental health

Can screen time impact children’s development?

How can we manage children’s screen time?

Screen time can be spent in different ways - is one better than another?

How can we help children thrive?

About Dr Aric Sigman:

Dr Sigman is a Fellow of both the Royal Society of Biology and the Royal Society of Medicine, an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society and a Chartered Scientist. His first degree was in Psychology which he followed with a Masters in The Neurophysiological Basis of Behaviour, before doing a Ph.D. in the field of the role of attention in autonomic nervous system self-regulation.

Today Aric delivers PSHE talks to children, parents and staff at schools, as well as lectures to medical schools, NHS doctors and conferences. He is a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on a Fit and Healthy Childhood and publishes peer-reviewed medical papers on health and development subjects. To date he has authored five books on PSHE-related topics including Getting Physical which won The Times Educational Supplement's Information Book Award. He is also on the editorial advisory board for the Human Givens Journal.

Helpful Resources >

Children's mental health training:

How to help children thrive - https://www.humangivens.com/college/how-to-help-children-thrive-online/

How to help young people who self harm: https://www.humangivens.com/college/help-young-people-who-self-harm-live-online-webinar/

How to support teenagers through the stress of starting university life: https://www.humangivens.com/college/starting-university/

How to reduce anxiety in students and young people: https://www.humangivens.com/college/student-anxiety/

How to create healing stories for distressed children: https://www.humangivens.com/college/how-to-create-healing-stories-for-children/

Further Resources >

Dr Aric Sigman's website: https://www.aricsigman.com/

Children's mental health information: https://www.humangivens.com/2020/01/31/childrens-mental-health/

Troubled young minds article: https://www.humangivens.com/2019/10/02/troubled-young-minds/

Meeting your 9 emotional needs - what are the human givens: https://www.humangivens.com/human-givens/about/what-are-the-human-givens/

FREE human givens ebook: https://www.humangivens.com/human-givens/about/human-givens-ebook/

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