Patience is an invaluable tool in live. Not only does it help us alleviate stress, but it also gives us power and control over our emotions when frustrations arise. 

In this episode, Dr Linda explores what happens to our brain when we are flooded with frustration and provides 5 tips that you can implement into your day to help yourself learn to be more patient in all areas of life. 

Thanks for all your episode selections so far. Keep them coming! Let us know what topics you'd like to hear Dr Linda tackle by getting in touch with @DrLinda_P on Twitter and @drlindap on Instagram.

Suzi Grant is an inspirational blogger, author & broadcaster who has made it her mission to spread the positive ageing message to encourage others to feel good no matter what their age. There is no age limit on feeling good! 

The tagline on Suzi's Alternative Ageing website reads: Vintage lady..vintage style. And style and an infectious zest for life is something she oozes in droves. 

In this episode Linda and Suzi chat about the huge impact her mother's death had on her and how it spurred her on to really look after her health and well being and the marked impact that learning to blog and vlog has had on her brain function and memory. 

You can follow Suzi on twitter @alternativeage or Instagram @alternativeageing 

Huge thank you to the wonderful Suzi for joining us and inspiring us tenfold.

First and foremost, first dates should be FUN. If you're getting too bogged down with expectation, or have just been out of the dating scene for a while, then Dr Linda has 5 top tips to help you get back into enjoying dating and feeling confident about yourself. 

Let us know what topics you'd like to hear Dr Linda tackle by getting in touch with @DrLinda_P on Twitter and @drlindap on Instagram.

On the 19th July 2016, Ryan Hart and his brother Luke discovered the devastating news that their mother, Claire and sister Charlotte were murdered in broad daylight, by the family's father using a sawn-off shotgun. He then committed suicide. 

In this episode, Ryan talks Linda through his families first hand experience of coercive control and domestic homicide, and how they've deconstructed and are now rebuilding their lives in the wake of their trauma; passionately campaigning in their mother and sister's name. 

Please take the time to read 'Operation Lighthouse', a book which is co-authored by the Hart brothers and sheds a much needed light on the dangers and warning signs of coercive control in any relationship. 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Operation-Lighthouse-Reflections-Devastating-Coercive/dp/1841883395/ref=sr11?ie=UTF8&qid=1549389240&sr=8-1&keywords=operation+lighthouse

Loneliness is a real problem that affects a lot of people. 

But it's important that we define exactly we mean by loneliness. The concept of loneliness relates to how we feel about ourselves and how able we are to connect with others, not  - as many imagine - how many people we are surrounded by. 

In our first minisode of the year, Dr Linda delves into the subject of loneliness and the impact that it can have not only on our mental but also our physical health. 

Let us know what topics you'd like to hear Dr Linda tackle by getting in touch with @DrLinda_P on Twitter and @drlindap on Instagram.

Journalist, broadcaster and now fully fledged podcast host, Kate Thornton, kicks of our 2019 series. Kate opens up to Dr Linda about her early life which found her battling bullying and anorexia throughout her school years and the strength she discovered within herself to rise above it and take care of herself. The pair also discuss motherhood and the camaraderie and comfort a good group of friends can bring when the world seems intent on swallowing you whole.

Give Kate's own podcast - White Wine Question Time - a listen and a follow to, it's out now and a lot of fun.

Thanks to Kate for being so honest and open when sharing her story with us. You can find more details on what's she's up to @thekatethornton on instagram and @k8_thrornton on twitter.

The multi talented and quite frankly hilarious, Gail Porter, joins Dr Linda for a chat about her life, love and all that's in between. 

Tracing everything from the unexpected catalyst that ignited her passion for broadcasting at a young age, the Top of the Pops years, that infamous Houses of Parliament stunt through to her astounding resilience through well documented battles with mental health and Alopecia, all the way to the sheer joy of being a mum to her teenage daughter. 

Huge thanks to Gail for being so generous with her time and her words with us. 

Keep up to date with what Gail is up to on Twitter @gailporter and Instagram @iamgailporter 

Merry Christmas x

Christmas is creeping up on us, but before the merriment of the festive season hits, for many students it can be a very stressful time full of deadlines and exams. 

In this episode Dr Linda fleshes out what it is that fuels stress for both teachers and students when exams are looming and dishes out 5 tips to help you alleviate some of the pressure you're facing and find the best studying technique for you. 

Let us know what topics you'd like to hear Dr Linda tackle by getting in touch with @DrLinda_P on Twitter and @drlindap on Instagram.

Musician, writer and actor, Jordan Stephens, opens up to Linda about a pivotal moment in his life where he admits he self destructed in a relationship. The consequences of which led him to explore the impact of delayed grief after the death of his beloved Gran, deep rooted fears of abandonment and the importance of recognising, addressing and ultimately feeling entitled to your emotions.

The pair also discuss the influence of expectation on creativity and whether this is a driving force or a negative drain on creative energies.

Jordan found fame at a young age as one part of the hip hop duo, Rizzle Kicks and - amongst other projects - has since gone on to be an influential voice in mental health with his charity work through I AM WHOLE. The #IAMWHOLE campaign aims to encourage young people to challenge harmful language and negative stigma surrounding mental health and encourage others to speak out and seek help.

Thank you to Jordan for being so open with us and sharing his thoughts and experiences.

You can check out Jordan's own podcast Whole Truth on Apple Podcasts and his recent acting work in Don't Hate The Playaz on ITV2.

This episode was sponsored by Esquared.

We all need a little hand to motivate ourselves to make change in our lives at some point or other. Often, it's when we first start to make changes that we begin to stumble. But why is that? 

In this episode, Dr Linda lays down her 5 tips to get yourself motivated to make change in your life and stop indulging in negative behaviours that might be holding you back. 

Let us know what topics you'd like to hear Dr Linda tackle by getting in touch with @DrLinda_P on Twitter and @drlindap on Instagram.