TeachStrong Talks PODCAST

Dr Sophie King-Hill is an Associate Professor at the University of Birmingham. She specialises in sexual behaviours and assessment in children and young people, sexual health, sibling sexual abuse, misogyny, relationships & sex education and the importance of youth voice. The focus of this episode is the Netflix series “Adolescence” and the response we've seen on social media and the news since its release. I talk to Sophie about: - What the program gets right - Problems with the program and the response we've seen on the internet and in the news - Her thoughts on the proposal to show the program in schools and her reaction to anti-misogyny classes for boys - What would be effective in tackling these issues - The work her and her colleagues are doing to help move things in the right direction - & much more Connect with Sophie: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/social-policy/king-hill-sophie https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sophie-king-hill-2659b651/ Listeners also loved these episodes: #130 | Solo Episode | Life goals, clarity, cringe & more - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s130 #125 | The Truth About Exercise & Mental Health | Dr Brendon Stubbs - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s125 #111 | Dating in 2024, how to find real connection, honest self-reflection & more | Eimear Draper - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s111 Connect with me: https://theinsightpodcast.com https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://bsky.app/profile/theinsightpodcast.com

Abi Edmunds is a digital wellbeing specialist and the founder of “Social Media Resilience”. I talk to her about: - The problem with recommending a “digital detox”? - What Abi proposes as a different approach for navigating the digital landscape - How we can stop ourselves getting distracted and maintain our focus - The effect of social media on self-image and the advice she offers young people - What to do in a world of AI-generated images and video and how to spot fake posts - & much more Connect with Abi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abiedmunds/ https://www.socialmediaresilience.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/abi.edmunds Listeners also loved these episodes: #130 | Solo Episode | Life goals, clarity, cringe & more - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s130 #125 | The Truth About Exercise & Mental Health | Dr Brendon Stubbs - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s125 #111 | Dating in 2024, how to find real connection, honest self-reflection & more | Eimear Draper - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s111 Connect with me: https://theinsightpodcast.com https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://bsky.app/profile/theinsightpodcast.com

Lee Eldridge is a Human Performance & Leadership Coach who's helping high performers prevent and recover from burnout. I ask him about: - The signs of burnout that people miss - The typical person who comes to see him about burnout and what's going in their lives - First steps to take to recover from burnout - What works for preventing it occuring again - Whether he follows his own advice and how he balances work and family - & much more Connect with Lee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-eldridge https://cognitiveathlete.co.uk/ Listeners also loved these episodes: #130 | Solo Episode | Life goals, clarity, cringe & more - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s130 #125 | The Truth About Exercise & Mental Health | Dr Brendon Stubbs - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s125 #111 | Dating in 2024, how to find real connection, honest self-reflection & more | Eimear Draper - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s111 Connect with me: https://theinsightpodcast.com https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://bsky.app/profile/theinsightpodcast.com

Dr Liya Jacob is a lifestyle medicine physician, with a Masters in Clinical Nutrition. She's also a health & life coach offering course from fat loss to mindfulness. Her mission is to empower people to reclaim their health and reach their potential ie - be the best, healthiest and happiest version of themselves. I talk to her about: - Why it is we seem to be living in a constant state of anxiety - What the “Dreaded Drama Triangle” is and how it shows up in her life and other people's lives - An alternative approach to problems, relationships and healthcare - How you can step into the roles of Creator, Coach and Challenger and what that would mean for you and the people around you - & much more Connect with Liya: https://www.drliyajacob.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drliyajacob/ https://www.youtube.com/@drliyajacob Liya's courses: The Drama Triangle For Parents Workshop: https://www.drliyajacob.com/dramatriangle The Clarity Catalyst Course: https://www.drliyajacob.com/individual-bookings Listeners also loved these episodes: #130 | Solo Episode | Life goals, clarity, cringe & more - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s130 #125 | The Truth About Exercise & Mental Health | Dr Brendon Stubbs - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s125 #111 | Dating in 2024, how to find real connection, honest self-reflection & more | Eimear Draper - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s111 Connect with me: https://theinsightpodcast.com https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://bsky.app/profile/theinsightpodcast.com

And now for something completely different... Welcome to the debut episode of Serenity Sessions! This is the meeting of two wholesome blokes from opposite sides of the earth, joined together through a mutual love of trying to make sense of this crazy world we live in. Be prepared for hot takes, well-reasoned rebuttals and some venting whilst we strive to stay serene! This week, Russ and Sam dive into why it's hard to talk to strangers, if it's okay to cry over spilled coffee beans, how to use your ASS to defeat AI, why you should experiment on yourself and much more. Join us, won't you?

Adele Kamel Whitley is a Mindset & Transformational Coach who's helping people “live an unapologetically authentic life”. This is Adele's second time on the show and, like last time, this is half podcast episode, half coaching session for me! Adele is great and certainly has a very direct approach when it comes to calling you out on your nonsense and unpicking your self-talk. I appreciate that approach and her clients appreciate it too - interestingly she told me after we finished recording that 80% of her clients are men. I hope you get as much out of this conversation as I did. If you're struggling with making a change in your life, lacking direction, doubting yourself, limiting beliefs then this one is definitely for you. In this episode I talk to Adele about: - Why, when I had so many options for career, living situation, projects, in front of me I froze and didn't take action - The key steps you should take if you want to make changes in your life - What it means to be a people-pleaser and how you can let go of those tendencies - What her hairdresser taught her about facing up to the truth - & much more Connect with Adele: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adele-kamel-whitley-30b54736/ https://www.instagram.com/adelekamel/ Listeners also loved these episodes: #130 | Solo Episode | Life goals, clarity, cringe & more - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s130 #125 | The Truth About Exercise & Mental Health | Dr Brendon Stubbs - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s125 #111 | Dating in 2024, how to find real connection, honest self-reflection & more | Eimear Draper - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s111 Connect with me: https://theinsightpodcast.com https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://bsky.app/profile/theinsightpodcast.com

Jimmy Wightman is a meditation teacher and the founder of “Delve Deep”. He's helping busy people like you find inner peace, presence and bliss. I talk to him about: - The illusion of “I'll be happy when…” and why we all experience it - Jimmy's journey from office worker to digital nomad to meditation teacher - Why, despite living and working on a beach in Mexico, he didn't feel happy - What meditation has taught him about himself and the way he sees the world - How you can start letting go of the striving, jump off the hedonic treadmill, and feel calmer and more content - & much more Connect with Jimmy: https://www.instagram.com/that_meditation_guy/ https://www.delvedeep.com/ Listeners also loved these episodes: #130 | Solo Episode | Life goals, clarity, cringe & more - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s130 #125 | The Truth About Exercise & Mental Health | Dr Brendon Stubbs - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s125 #111 | Dating in 2024, how to find real connection, honest self-reflection & more | Eimear Draper - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s111 Connect with me: https://theinsightpodcast.com https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://bsky.app/profile/theinsightpodcast.com

Kate Wadsworth is a former teacher and school leader, turned founder of "What If Education" - an organisation exploring innovative ways to make learning happier, less stressful, and more relevant for everyone. I talk to her about: - The one thing she'd change if she was the Education Secretary - What's at the root of the issues we're seeing in schools today - Why it's so important for schools and staff to agree on their purpose and vision - How AI could help teachers create space in their timetable and reduce workload - & much more Connect with Kate: https://www.instagram.com/what.if.education/ https://whatifeducation.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-what-if-education/ Listeners also loved these episodes: #130 | Solo Episode | Life goals, clarity, cringe & more - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s130 #125 | The Truth About Exercise & Mental Health | Dr Brendon Stubbs - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s125 #111 | Dating in 2024, how to find real connection, honest self-reflection & more | Eimear Draper - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s111 Connect with me: https://theinsightpodcast.com https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://bsky.app/profile/theinsightpodcast.com

Dr Kiran Sodha is a GP and lifestyle medicine physician. He's also the founder of Mahi Health - a resource helping people overcome pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes. I talk to him about: - The number of people living with type 2 diabetes in the UK - How lifestyle, environments, schools, family and more all are contributing to the rise of the condition - Why we need to revolutionise the way we approach medicine - Complicated conversations around weight and BMI - The truth about glucose spikes - A few controversies involving some well-known influencers… - & much more Connect with Kiran: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiransodha/ https://www.instagram.com/drsodha/ https://www.mahi.health/ Listeners also loved these episodes: #130 | Solo Episode | Life goals, clarity, cringe & more - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s130 #125 | The Truth About Exercise & Mental Health | Dr Brendon Stubbs - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s125 #111 | Dating in 2024, how to find real connection, honest self-reflection & more | Eimear Draper - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s125 Connect with me: https://theinsightpodcast.com https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart

Dr Eidn Mahmoudzadeh is an NHS Doctor and Sleep Specialist with over 20 years of clinical experience. He's the Co-Founder of The Sleep Project, “an organisation he set up with other clinicians to try to bring sleep education to the masses, whilst providing structured programmes to improve the sleep of both adults and children.” I talk to him about: - The one thing you can do to improve your sleep - Whether supplements are effective for improving sleep - Why it might be OK for you to be watching screens before bed - Why you shouldn't stress about being part of the “5am Club” - The link between sleep and mental health - & much more https://www.thesleepproject.life/ https://www.instagram.com/the_sleep_project/ https://www.youtube.com/@the_sleep_project https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sleep-project-en Listeners also loved these episodes: #130 | Solo Episode | Life goals, clarity, cringe & more - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s130 #125 | The Truth About Exercise & Mental Health | Dr Brendon Stubbs - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s125 #111 | Dating in 2024, how to find real connection, honest self-reflection & more | Eimear Draper - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s125 Connect with me: https://theinsightpodcast.com https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart

Second solo episode of 2025! The aim is to regularly release short 5- to 10- minute solo episodes on a range of different topics. The topic for this one? One lesson I'm taking into 2025... Enjoy. Listeners also loved these episodes: #130 | Solo Episode | Life goals, clarity, cringe & more - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s130 #125 | The Truth About Exercise & Mental Health | Dr Brendon Stubbs - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s125 #111 | Dating in 2024, how to find real connection, honest self-reflection & more | Eimear Draper - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s125 Connect with me: https://theinsightpodcast.com https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart

Dr Edward Rainbow is a GP who's “helping men master their mind, with courses, consulting and coaching.” I talk to Ed about: - His experiences in the NHS and with burnout - How that led to the work he does now supporting men - The unique challenges that men face in 2025 - How men can understand midlife and navigate through this period - What he wishes more men knew about the support and approaches that could help them - & much more Listeners also loved these episodes: #130 | Solo Episode | Life goals, clarity, cringe & more - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s130 #125 | The Truth About Exercise & Mental Health | Dr Brendon Stubbs - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s125 #111 | Dating in 2024, how to find real connection, honest self-reflection & more | Eimear Draper - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s125 Connect with Ed: https://mensmindgp.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-edward-rainbow/ Connect with me: https://theinsightpodcast.com https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

Dr Junaid Hussain is the founder of ManConfidence.co.uk - the UK's first men's focussed mental health therapy. I talk to him about: - The importance of emotional regulation - Frustrations men may encounter when seeking mental health support and therapy - What to do if you're feeling anxious about seeing a therapist - Approaches men can take to look after their mental and physical health - & much more Listeners also loved these episodes: #130 | Solo Episode | Life goals, clarity, cringe & more - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s130 #125 | The Truth About Exercise & Mental Health | Dr Brendon Stubbs - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s125 #111 | Dating in 2024, how to find real connection, honest self-reflection & more | Eimear Draper - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s125 Connect with Junaid: https://manconfidence.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/manconfidence/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjunaidhussain/ Connect with me: https://theinsightpodcast.com https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

Jeffrey Boadi is a passionate researcher and advocate for all things plant-based health and wellness. Jeffrey is a positive and reasonable voice in the self-development space and one of my favourite accounts on Instagram for his blend of recipes, workouts and general life advice. I talk to him about: - What he's changed his mind on in the last 5 years - Lessons he's taking into 2025 - What he believes most people get wrong about habits and his top tips for reaching your goals - The balance between discipline and being flexible and why they both have a role in a happy, healthy life - The food group he wants you to add to your plates and buddha bowls - & much more Listeners also loved these episodes: #130 | Solo Episode | Life goals, clarity, cringe & more - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s130 #125 | The Truth About Exercise & Mental Health | Dr Brendon Stubbs - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s125 #111 | Dating in 2024, how to find real connection, honest self-reflection & more | Eimear Draper - https://theinsightpodcast.com/s125 Connect with Jeffrey: https://www.instagram.com/jeffreyboadi https://www.jeffreyboadi.com/ Connect with me: https://theinsightpodcast.com https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

My first solo episode of 2025! The aim is to regularly release short 5- to 10- minute solo episodes on a range of difference topics. And, as we're halfway through January, I thought we'd make this first one new year's resolutions-themed... Enjoy. Connect with me: https://theinsightpodcast.com https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

Russell Baker is my buddy from down under. We connected a couple of years ago, he's been on the show before and I've been a guest on his podcast (“New Ways”). He's my guy when I have questions about tech, social media, website, AI and more. When I needed a new website, logo and branding, he's the one I messaged and thanks to him and his design studio, A Modern Remedy, theinsightpodcast.com is alive and kicking with a back catalogue of all my episodes, searchable by topic and guest! Today's episode is all about the changes and events we're seeing on social media, at Google and the future of AI. I talk to Russell about: - The recent exodus of users from Twitter and the roles of Trump and Musk - The history and makeup of Bluesky and why users are increasing - His predictions for social media in 2025 - Why you need to know about the breakup of Google and how it could affect you - Why he thinks we need to be wary of the rise of AI - Ways to protect your data, privacy and, more importantly, your creativity and authenticity in the modern age - & much more Connect with Russell: https://amodernremedy.com https://russbaker.bsky.social https://amodernremedy.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/company/amodernremedy https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruleba Connect with me: https://theinsightpodcast.com https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

Eimear Draper is a dating coach and the founder of Kindling Dating. I talk to her about: - The state of dating in 2024 going into 2025 - Why everyone is tired of online dating and what to do about it - How to up your game when it comes to meeting potential partners in real life - Why us singles need to lower our expectations and be a little more open-minded... - & much more Connect with Eimear: https://www.instagram.com/kindling_dating/ https://kindlingdating.com/ Connect with me: https://theinsightpodcast.com https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

Dr Kiran Agarwal has worked in medicine for over 22 years and specialises in ENT (ear, nose and throat) health. She also works with entrepreneurs and high performers to help them stay well, avoid burnout and maximise their happiness. I talk to her about: - The prevalence of respiratory disorders - What the main causes of these health issues are - from air pollution to food. - Solutions - what approaches can help, including: - Diet - which foods to eat more of and less of - How easy switches to our cleaning products and routine can help - The way we breathe - how simple practices can reduce symptoms and even get people off medication, as well as the difference nasal breathing can make - & more Connect with Kiran: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kiran-agarwalstressmanagementcoach/ Factsheet on Airway Health: https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Airway-Health-230814.pdf Connect with me: https://theinsightpodcast.com https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

Welcome to a special bite-sized (4-minute) episode of the Insight Podcast. There are three questions I ask every guest. One of those questions is, "What's one lesson you wish you'd have been taught as a child?" More often than not, the answers I get are pretty profound and inspiring. So, I thought it'd be cool to put together a selection of those answers for you to enjoy. Get ready to hear from Dr Brendon Stubbs, Suzy Reading, Ross White and more! Order of guests: Adele Kamel Whitley Andrew Sewell Brendon Stubbs Tracey Hill Steve Foster Helen Kewell Ross White Emma Cotterill Tara Quinn Eimear Draper Suzy Reading Connect with me: https://theinsightpodcast.com https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

#130 is a 30-minute solo episode. A quick life update followed by some questions that I asked ChatGPT to come up with to help me reflect on where I am and get some clarity on my next steps. If it provides just a little comfort and support to someone who's in a similar position, then I'll be glad a took the time to record it and feel a little better about my slightly self-indulgent, cringe-worthy ramblings. Enjoy! Connect with me: https://theinsightpodcast.com https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

Lluís Quintana-Murci is a professor at the College de France in Paris where he holds the Chair of Human Genomics and Evolution. He also directs the Human Evolutionary Genetics Unit at the Institut Pasteur. I talk to him about: - The story of homo sapiens' journey out of Africa - What the study of genetics can teach us about our history - How mixing with Neanderthals and Denisovans helped us adapt and survive - What this means for a future of personalised nutrition and precision medicine - & much more Connect with Lluís: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lluis-quintana-murci-412b4035/ https://research.pasteur.fr/en/team/human-evolutionary-genetics/ "Human Peoples: On the Genetic Traces of Human Evolution, Migration and Adaptation" - https://amzn.eu/d/4HyrxPm Connect with me: https://theinsightpodcast.com https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

George Vernon is a strength and conditioning coach who's aiming to help business leaders "achieve physical and mental self-mastery to ensure lasting health results". I talk to him about: - Lessons learned from his time as a boxer - Why most people aren't losing weight or getting stronger - How discipline and values help you achieve your goals - How you can start a more successful relationship with exercise - Key elements for a happy, healthy life - & much more Connect with George: https://www.instagram.com/georgevernon_/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/fatlossscience/ Connect with me: https://theinsightpodcast.com https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

Helen Kewell is a Transformation Director, Counsellor, and the author of “Midlife: Stories of crisis and growth from the counselling room”. I talk to Helen about: - Her thoughts on the phrase “midlife crisis” and her mission to reframe this - Stories from her latest book “Midlife” and the lessons we can learn from them - How men and women experience this time of their lives differently - Why we all need to have more curious, compassionate conversations with ourselves and the people around us - & much more "Midlife: Stories of crisis and growth from the counselling room": https://amzn.eu/d/1AquFGi Connect with Helen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenkewell/ https://www.helenkewell.co.uk/ Connect with me: https://theinsightpodcast.com https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

Dr Alex Blower is a Research Fellow at Arts University Bournemouth. He's the founder of “Boys' Impact” - a project dedicated to addressing the gap in educational outcomes for boys and young men. I talk to him about: - His experiences growing up and how that led to Boys' Impact - The state of boys and young men in education and wider society - The role of social media and online influencers - Solutions - what is actually being shown to work when it comes to addressing these issues - & much more Connect with Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-alex-blower-24a3346b https://www.boysimpact.com Connect with me: https://theinsightpodcast.com https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

Dr Brendon Stubbs is a world expert when it comes to research into exercise and mental health. He has published over 700 international academic papers and has been identified as in the top 0.1% of researchers globally in mental health and neuroscience. I talk to Brendon about: - His outlook on exercise and how he incorporates it into his week - False claims made about the link between exercise and mental health - What we know about how physical activity can be used to prevent and treat depression - How a sedentary lifestyles is affecting people in the UK and what we can do about it - The minimal dose of exercise that's been shown to have a positive impact - How you can support someone to start moving more - & much more Connect with Brendon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-brendon-stubbs/ https://www.instagram.com/drbrendonstubbs https://www.drbrendonstubbs.com/ Connect with me: https://theinsightpodcast.com https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

Tracey Hill is a performance therapist, coach and the founder of “The Pause Effect”. I talk to Tracey about: - How “the pause effect” can help you perform at your optimal best in every aspect of life - The simple ways you can slow down throughout your day - How to improve your focus and limit distractions - Personal advice to help decide what my next steps should be! - & much more Connect with Tracey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceyhill111/ https://thepauseeffect.co/ https://www.instagram.com/iamtraceyhill/ Connect with me: https://theinsightpodcast.com https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

Joining me on the show today is Steve Foster. Steve is a strength and conditioning coach, a GB basketballer and hosts his own podcast - The BySteve podcast. This is a pretty deep and wide-ranging conversation! We talk about: - Steve's time playing basketball for Great Britain and the lessons he's learnt from the game - The benefits of strength training and how to get started in the gym - Steve's experiences growing up, including family life and beating cancer, and what he does now to stay positive and grounded - What it's like dating in 2024 - & much more Connect with Steve: https://www.instagram.com/by_stevefoster/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-foster-87b1b690/ Connect with me: https://theinsightpodcast.com https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

My guests today are Dr Emma Cotterill and Dr Tara Quinn. Emma and Tara are both experienced psychologists and together they've written a book - “Mental Health Microgains: 50 small actions that will make a big difference to your wellbeing”. I talk to Emma and Tara about: - The overwhelm we can all feel with the range of suggestions for improving wellbeing - How their approach to healthy habits is different - The real difference small habits can make on our health and wellbeing - Unexpected actions that could help you feel better - What to do on those days when you're not feeling yourself - & much more Enjoy the episode! “Mental Health Microgains: 50 small actions that will make a big difference to your wellbeing”: https://amzn.eu/d/0WjLkxi Connect with Emma: https://www.instagram.com/empowerpsychology/ https://www.empowerpsychology.co.uk/ Connect with Tara: https://www.instagram.com/drtaraquinncirillo https://drtara.co.uk/ Connect with me: https://theinsightpodcast.com https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

Joining me on the show today is Dr Ross White. Ross is a Professor of Clinical Psychology and the author of “The Tree that Bends: How a flexible mind can help you thrive”. I talk to Ross about: - What it means to be Thriving and not just Surviving - The benefits of having a flexible mind - How Ross's acronym “AWE” can help you achieve your goals without sacrificing your health and wellbeing - Getting out of the “Conformity Zone” and embracing what makes you feel happy and alive - & much more "The Tree that Bends: How a flexible mind can help you thrive": https://amzn.eu/d/5L6y85J Connect with Ross: https://www.instagram.com/RossGWhite https://www.twitter.com/RossGWhite https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-ross-g-white/ Connect with me: https://theinsightpodcast.com https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

Joining me on the show today is Tulshi Varsani. Tulshi is a strength and conditioning performance coach and was the first Performance Manager and Coach for the 8x World Championship-winning Mercedes Formula One Team. She's also the author of “Happiness Within: A Journey of Reflection and Self-Discovery”. I talk to her about: - What people get wrong about strength training - Where to start if you're looking to exercise and feel stronger - The first steps to becoming more happy - Mindfulness, acceptance and embracing the moment - & much more Connect with Tulshi: https://www.tulshivarsani.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tulshivarsani/ https://www.instagram.com/tulshi.coach/ Connect with me: https://theinsightpodcast.com https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

Joining me on the show today is Andrew Sewell. Andrew is the founder of Overthinkers Anonymous and author of the book “The Overthinker's Guide to Life”. I talk to him about: - What counts as overthinking and when it becomes a problem - How our perceptions, childhood and experiences shape our how we view reality - Techniques to help you counter overthinking - How one approach helped Andrew overcome his reliance on his blue inhaler - & much more Connect with Andrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewsewellcoach/ https://www.overthinkers.co.uk/ Connect with me: https://theinsightpodcast.com https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

Joining me on the show today is Luke Evans. Luke is a mental fitness coach and the founder of Heddway - a company whose goal is to help people train their brains to be more focused, optimistic and resilient. I talk to Luke about: - What the term “mental fitness” means - How you can be more optimistic - Ways to increase your focus - How Luke overcame his struggles with anger - The shame men can feel and how to move past it - & much more *Unfortunately our recording cut out at the end of our conversation so the episode ends quite abruptly! Connect with Luke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-evans-49b44227/ https://www.heddway.com/ Connect with me: https://theinsightpodcast.com https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

Joining me on the show today is Adele Kamel Whitley. Adele is a Mindset & Transformational Coach who wants you to remember “before you can sell anything to anyone, you have to buy yourself”. And this is the topic of our conversation - how do we buy into ourself? How do we unpick the stories we tell ourselves and create a new story? I talk to Adele about: - What she means by “Buy Yourself” and why doing this might upset people around you - Why people that seem to have it all, still feel unfilled and unhappy - The role fear plays in our lives and holding us back from making changes - The first steps to connecting with your true self - & much more Connect with Adele: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adele-kamel-whitley-30b54736 https://buy-yourself.se/ Connect with me: https://theinsightpodcast.com https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

Suzy Reading is an author and psychologist specialising in self-care, resilience, stress management, healthy lifestyle change and wellbeing. This episode is all about self-talk. I talk to Suzy about: - How common negative self-talk is and how it affects people - The difference between thoughts that arise and self-talk - How we can stop being so critical and harsh to ourselves - How to talk to yourself when you feel embarrassed, ashamed or guilty - The epidemic of low self-worth and what to do about it - & much more Connect with Suzy: https://www.instagram.com/suzyreading/ https://www.suzyreading.co.uk/ Connect with me: https://theinsightpodcast.com https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

Joining me on the show today is David Green. David built a multi-million pound business at 23. During this time, he experienced burnout and stress, until, he says, he was “saved by meditation”. He then trained with experts across the world and went on a 300 days silent meditation retreat (no news, no social media, no internet for almost a year). He's the author of the book “The Invisible Hand: Business, Success & Spirituality”. He now works helping entrepreneurs to find meaningful success and maximise their potential. I talk to David about: - How early childhood, family and boarding school influenced him - Setting up a business and his advice for entrepreneurs - The role meditation played in his success - His experience spending 300 days in silence - How we can stop having our mood and energy influenced by the people around us - & much more Enjoy the episode. Connect with David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-green-success-meditation-happiness/ Connect with me: https://theinsightpodcast.com https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

Welcome to a bite-sized special episode of the Insight Podcast. There are three questions I ask every guest at the end of an episode. One of those questions is, "What's one habit you've introduced that's helping you feel happier and healthier?" This short 4 minute episode is a collection of some of my favourite responses. Order of guests: Eimear Draper Jenna Ashford Anne-Sophie Fluri Timandra Harkness Neil Jurd James Hewitt Connect with me: https://theinsightpodcast.com https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

Joining me on the show today is Dr Kiran Agarwal. Kiran is a doctor with over 22 years medical experience who's now turning her attention to high performers. She's an executive coach who's helping people stay well, avoid burnout and maximise their happiness. I talk to Kiran about: - Why, despite our best efforts, we're still not happy - The disconnection between our actions and our values - Why we must get clear on our purpose - What she's learned from her oldest, happiest patients - & much more Connect with Kiran: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kiran-agarwal/ https://www.drkiranagarwal.co.uk/ Connect with me: https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

Joining me on the show today is Timandra Harkness. Timandra presents on BBC Radio 4's “FutureProofing” and “How To Disagree”. She writes on the subject of data and society for The Telegraph, Guardian, Sunday Times, WIRED, and Men's Health. Her latest book is titled “Technology is Not the Problem: The ultimate history of our relationship with technology and how it shapes our world and our lives today, from smartphones to AI”. I talk to Timandra about: - The data we share and how it's used by companies - Whether our phones are listening to us - Disconnection from community and our obsession with ourselves (the digital mirror of Narcissus as Timandra puts it!) - The questions that will help us frame our use of technology - Timandra's thoughts on Jonathan Haidt's recent book “The Anxious Generation” - The rules she puts in place to manage her own tech use - The role of comedy in education and social commentary - & much more Timandra's book: “Technology is Not the Problem: The Ultimate History of Our Relationship With Technology and How It Shapes Our World and Our Lives Today, From Smartphones to AI” - https://amzn.eu/d/08B5sbB Connect with Timandra: https://twitter.com/TimandraHarknes https://www.timandraharkness.com/ https://www.instagram.com/harknesstimandra Connect with me: https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

Joining me on the show today is Eimear Draper. Eimear is a dating coach and the founder of Kindling Dating. I talk to Eimear about: - The state of dating in 2024 - People's frustration with online dating - Getting clear on what you really want - Why she'd like to see more women approaching men - Why she thinks we should all embrace the “pre-date” - & much more Enjoy the episode. Connect with Eimear: https://twitter.com/kindlingdating https://www.instagram.com/kindling_dating/ https://kindlingdating.com/ Connect with me: https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

Welcome to The Insight Podcast. Joining me on the show today is Neil Jurd. Neil is a former army officer, the founder of Leader Connect, and the author of “The Leadership Book: A step by step guide to excellent leadership”. I talk to Neil about: - Two key components of great leadership: connection and direction - Why it's OK to be friends with the people you're leading - Why every leader needs to make time to pause - What he learned about leadership from serving as an army officer - & much more Book: “The Leadership Book: A step by step guide to excellent leadership” - https://amzn.eu/d/5gz7bFm Connect with Neil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neiljurd/ https://leader-connect.co.uk/ Connect with me: https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

Joining me on the show today are two guests - Dr Alison Maitland and Jenna Ashford. Alison and Jenna are the authors of “Drop The Struggle: A Transformative Approach to Achieving Your Potential in Sport and Life” I talk to Alison and Jenna about: - Combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with sports psychology - How to stay motivated in the short and long-term - Reframing anxious thoughts and feelings - How to feel more confident in your fitness pursuits - How to navigate injury and other set backs - & much more Enjoy the episode. Book: "Drop The Struggle: A Transformative Approach to Achieving Your Potential in Sport and Life" - https://amzn.eu/d/0Kl4mIK Connect with Alison: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonmaitland001/ https://www.instagram.com/maitland_alison/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/68724321/ Connect with Jenna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-ashford-nee-woolven-b00b424a/ Connect with me: https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

Welcome to a special episode of the Insight Podcast. There are three questions I ask every guest. One of those questions is, "What's one lesson you wish you'd have been taught as a child?" More often than not, the answers I get are pretty profound and inspiring. So, I thought it'd be cool to put together a selection of those answers for you to enjoy. Order of guests: Anne-Sophie Fluri Pete Etchells Alan Lee Joe Oliver Niamh Fitzpatrick Vincent Deary James Hewitt Melissa Morrison Megan Lee Connect with me: https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

Joining me on the show today is Paol Stuart-Thomson. Paol is a Workplace Wellbeing Advisor and Mental Health campaigner. I talk to Paol about: - How working in five-star hotels led him to self-destructive behaviours and depression - What he learned from being on a psychiatric ward - How family, the NHS and the mental health charity Mind supported his recovery - The burden of poor mental health and solutions for improving it - The habits he now has in place to to look after himself - Why imposter syndrome is a good thing - & much more Enjoy the episode. Connect with Paol & "Mind": https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolstuartthomson/ https://swwmind.org.uk/ Connect with me: https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

Joining me on the show today is Pete Etchells. Pete is a professor of psychology and science communication at Bath Spa University. He's also the author of “Unlocked: The Real Science of Screen Time (and how to spend it better)”. I talk to Pete about: - What we get wrong about screen time and its effects on our health - The myths around blue light and sleep - Why banning phones in schools isn't the solution - Why TikTok and YouTube Shorts aren't sabotaging our focus - How Pete talks to his children about screen time - & much more Enjoy the episode. Connect with Pete: https://twitter.com/PeteEtchells https://www.peteetchells.com/ Pete's book: “Unlocked: The Real Science of Screen Time (and how to spend it better)” - https://amzn.eu/d/37BpHap Connect with me: https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

Joining me on the show today is Russell Baker. Russell is the founder of A Modern Remedy - a strategic design studio that helps organisations deliver value for people and planet through innovative solutions. I talk to Russell about: - Why we should be cautiously optimistic about the climate - “Greenwashing” and how some companies are actually trying to reduce their impact on the environment - How we can live more sustainably - How to improve your relationship with social media - Alternatives to the big social media platforms - Creating real community - & more Connect with Russell: https://amodernremedy.com https://amodernremedy.com/newways https://www.linkedin.com/company/amodernremedy https://linkedin.com/in/ruleba Connect with me: https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

Joining me on the show today is Anne-Sophie Fluri. Anne-Sophie is a Chief Science Officer and neuroscience consultant who wants to help you build mental resilience. I talk to Anne-Sophie about: - Aspects of our lives we can look at to help improve resilience - Letting go of relationships that no longer align with our goals - Visualisation as a tool to improve resilience - Her morning routine as a neuroscientist - Journaling - & much more Enjoy the episode. Connect with Anne-Sophie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-sophie-fluri/ https://www.annesophie.uk/ Connect with me: https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

Joining me on the show today is Christopher Boyce. Despite making a career out of researching and writing about happiness and wellbeing, Christopher was not happy. So, back in 2017, he quit his academic career to go on a 6-month journey in search of answers. I talk to Christopher about: - The true meaning of happiness - The link between money and happiness - Why he decided to leave his academic job to start his 6-month cycling trip - The highs and lows of his journey - The lessons we can learn from his trip - & much more Connect with Christopher: https://twitter.com/drhappyboyce http://www.christopherboyceresearch.com/ Christopher's book - "A Journey for Happiness: The Man Who Cycled to Bhutan": https://journeyforhappiness.co.uk/shop/ Connect with me: https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

Welcome to The Insight Podcast. To celebrate hitting the Episode #100 milestone, I decided to record a second "ask me anything" episode of the show. Thank you to everyone who sent in their questions! Here are my thoughts on: - Staying motivated to exercise - Handling triggering individuals - Emotional regulation - My favourite kitchen gadget - Building belief in yourself - What I love about hosting a podcast - Lessons from the podcast - & more Enjoy the episode. Connect with me: https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

Joining me on the show today is Dr Alan Lee. Alan is the CEO of Bedfordshire Schools Trust, a National Leader of Education, a Trustee at the Mindfulness in Schools Project, and a member of the Mindfulness Association. I talk to Alan about: - The realisation he had lying in a hospital bed 15 years ago - How this then led to him making big changes in his life - Why bringing awareness and acceptance into our lives is so important - The impact that Compassionate Leadership can have on staff and pupils in schools - & much more Enjoy the episode. Connect with Alan: https://twitter.com/BedsSchsTrust Connect with me: https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

It's episode #100! Joining me on the show today is Dr Joe Oliver. Joe is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, he's director for Contextual Consulting (a consultancy that provides ACT training, coaching, and therapy), and co-author author of several books including “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: 100 Key Points and Techniques”. Joe is great at taking concepts from psychology and making a video that explains them in a really simple, relatable way. And in this episode I ask Joe to walk me through some of my favourite videos that he's shared recently, including: - “Don't mistake the pepperoni for the pizza” - The Fraud Story - Why our thoughts are like waves - And why anxiety is like a dinosaur I also share my recent experience with anxiety. As you can probably tell from listening to me, I felt (and feel) nervous about sharing this but I know that there's a lot to be said for sharing our vulnerabilities knowing that it just might resonate with someone and be helpful to them. Enjoy the episode. Connect with Joe: https://www.instagram.com/contextualconsulting/ https://twitter.com/contextconsult https://lnk.bio/contextualconsulting Connect with me: https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

Joining me on the show today is Niamh Fitzpatrick. Niamh is a psychologist and author of “Tell Me the Truth About Loss: A Psychologist's Personal Story of Loss, Grief and Finding Hope”. I talk to Niamh about: - What we get wrong about grief - The tragedy her and her family went through and what it taught her about grief - Insights and strategies that could help you through grief - The importance of human connection and community - How to support someone who is grieving -& much more Connect with Niamh: https://twitter.com/NFitzPsychology https://niamhfitzpatrickpsychology.ie/ Niamh's book - "Tell Me the Truth About Loss: A Psychologist's Personal Story of Loss, Grief and Finding Hope": https://amzn.eu/d/aEgRlRZ Connect with me: https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart