The Therapycast

In this episode, Peter Mabbutt and Charles Caruana discuss the role hypnotherapy has in treating addiction. They also explore bereavement, end of life and ADHD – the relevance of this to addiction is explained in the podcast. They also give an overview of the Addictive Behaviours and Psychological Pain course that they run as part of the LSCCH-LCCH Asia Group. For more information: https://www.lscch.co.uk/addictive-behaviours or https://www.lcchasia.com/specialist-psychotherapy-programmes  

In this show, Peter Mabbutt talks to Dr Daniel Radesca about hypnotherapy and its use in palliative care. They also explore hypnotherapy from a South American perspective. Conference Your Mind Matters: Revolutionising Healthcare 11th and 12th June 2022 https://www.lscch.co.uk/event-details/your-mind-matters-revolutionising-healthcare Music This Dream I Had by Pierce Murphy https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pierce_Murphy/the-joke-isnt-funny-but-it-goes-like-this/this-dream-i-had/

In the latest show, Peter Mabbutt talks to comedienne and counsellor Sheila McMahon. They explore how she brings humour into therapy and therapy into humour, her own journey with mental health issues, balancing her comedy persona with her counselling persona, people's attitudes towards death and dying before existentially moving on to talk about the Oscars. Sheila's YouTube channel can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/c/SheilasYouTubeChannel And her website can be found at: https://www.mindmanagementforyou.com/ Music Free to be Me by Sheila McMahon – sung live for the show

In the latest show Peter Mabbutt talks to Richard Hill and Matt Dalitz about their new book The Practioner's Guide to the Science of Psychotherapy. You may pick up that Peter likes the book alot... You can get the book from the Norton site:  https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324016182 You can listen to The Science of Psychotherapy podcast: https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.com/   Music M33 Project with a track called FolkPorts https://freemusicarchive.org/music/m33-project/single/folkports

In the latest Therapycast Peter Mabbutt talks to Jonathan Kattenberg about his unique approach to therapy that involves hill and mountain walking combined with psychotherapy.  You can contact Jonathan at contact@lifewealthcoaching.com contact@walkingwithmybear.com   Music Maarten Shellekens with a track called The Little Match Girl, featuring Enlia https://freemusicarchive.org/music/maarten-schellekens/ballads/the-little-match-girl-ft-enlia

In the latest Therapycast Peter Mabbutt talks to Caroline Dyson about her work with children within the school environment using hypnotherapy, EMDR and a wide range of other therapeutic approaches. We also share her skill as an accomplished musician as her band Carrick plays us out with the track God Knows Why from their forthcoming second album Ghosts in the Lens. To view Carrick's demo video follow this link: https://youtu.be/99OzZq_AdtU

In the latest Therapycast Peter Mabbutt talks to John-Paul Higgerson about his personal journey managing the autoimmune disease, myositis. To contact John Paul you can email johnpaulhiggerson@gmail.com You can call him on 07961 668 953 You can visit We Help People at https://wehelppeople.life/ To find out more about myositis, visit: https://www.myositis.org.uk/ Music Christmas Losers by Greg Atkinson https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Greg_Atkinson/Christmas_Losers

In the latest Therapycast Peter Mabbutt brings you an unashamedly blatant plug for our next conference that is being held on the 20th and 21st of November 2021 by letting some of the speakers introduce themselves and the subject of their individual talks. Conference Living and Thriving in the New Normal 20th and 21st November 2021 For more information do visit www.lscch.co.uk/lscch-events Music Calendar by One Man Book https://freemusicarchive.org/music/one-man-book/ghosts-echoes/calendar

In the latest Therapycast, Dr Thema Majid and Peter Mabbutt interview Marine Havell about her journey with long COVID. We hear from Dr Noelia Leite about grieving for the elderly and Dr Deva Mohamed, President of the Asia Pacific Society of Clinical Communications and Hypnosis, and Peter Mabbutt bring the June conference to a close with their musings on its success and its future. Conference Living and Thriving in the New Normal 20th and 21st November 2021 For more information do visit www.lscch.co.uk/lscch-events Music Aoi Sakana (Blue Fish) by Sachiko Kanenobu https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sachiko_Kanenobu/Live_at_WFMU_for_Surface_Noise_with_Joe_McGasko_5142018/Sachiko_Kanenobu_-_04_-_Blue_Fish_2

In this episode of the Therapycast we bring you an interesting mix that goes from the humorous with Bill Frost's now legendary talk on the perils and pitfalls, and of course the joys of working online using services such as Zoom or Teams, to the serious subject of empathy as Gavin Emmerson talks about the importance of encouraging greater empathy and compassion in adapting to the pandemic and beyond. Conference Living and Thriving in the New Normal 20th and 21st November 2021 For more information do visit www.lscch.co.uk/lscch-events Music Nada Tem Alguna Coisa by Bando do Venta https://freemusicarchive.org/music/banda-do-vento/banda-do-vento-volume-1/nada-tem-alguma-coisa

In this episode of the Therapycast, by Dr Yaz Headley addresses an often overlooked aspect of the pandemic, and that's sex during the time of COVID. Following this, Kalpalatha Thiyagarajan shares a fascinating case study demonstrating how she helped an OCD client cope with the COVID pandemic. Conference Living and Thriving in the New Normal 20th and 21st November 2021 For more information do visit www.lscch.co.uk/lscch-events Music Distance by Edoy https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Edoy/single/distance-1

In this episode we have moving testimonials from Datin Dr Sri Latha Balakrishnan who presents a talk entitled Looking After the Frontliners: Preventing Stress and Burnout, and a talk from Dr Ahmad Kabil called Looking After the Frontliners: a Role for Clinical Hypnosis. We finish the show exploring the effect that the pandemic has had on a very vulnerable area of the global population as Caroline Dyson shares her experience of working with children in the era of COVID. Conference Living and Thriving in the New Normal 20th and 21st November 2021. For more information visit www.lscch.co.uk/lscch-events Music Keep Walking by Bumy Goldson https://freemusicarchive.org/music/bumy-goldson/parlor/keep-walking

In episode 3.13 we continue to bring audio from our June 2021 conference where Sheila Menon and Peter Mabbutt introduce the LSCCH Therapy Centre, how it can become part of a career path for budding newbie hypnotherapists, whilst highlighting a commitment to social responsibility with free therapy for frontline responders during and beyond the pandemic. For more information about our next conference Living and Thriving in the new normal held on the 20th and 21st November 2021 visit www.lscch.co.uk/lscch-events Music The Day by Bus Window https://freemusicarchive.org/music/bus-window/flying-high/the-day

In episode 3.12 we begin a prelude to our next conference being held on the 20th and 21st November 2021 by revisiting our June 2021 conference. Over the next six episodes we bring you the audio recordings of that conference to whet your appetite for the next. In this show we have a talk by Michelle Hague who explores COVID 19, mood, food and working online in Lockdown. We also have Dato Dr Chong Chee Keong, Deputy Director General of Health in Malaysia, with his keynote speech The Impact of COVID on Mental Healthcare: a Ministry of Health Perspective For more information about our next conference Living and Thriving in the new normal visit www.lscch.co.uk/lscch-events Music Blood by Anthem of Rain https://freemusicarchive.org/music/anthem-of-rain/freedom/blood  

In episode 3.11 Peter Mabbutt once again talks to author and therapist Rubin Battino. They explore diverse subjects ranging from why clients don't or won't change to the enigmatic sounding Yenta syndrome. Books Transforming Negative Self-talk by Steve Andreas – Published by WW Norton and Company Expectation: The Very Brief Therapy Book by Rubin Battino - published by Crown House Music Adaptation by Anthem of Rain https://freemusicarchive.org/music/anthem-of-rain/freedom/adaptation

In episode 3.10 Peter Mabbutt talks to Lynda Hudson, author of Scripts & Strategies in Hypnotherapy with Children, and More Scripts and Strategies in Hypnotherapy, about working with children and the effects that the COVID pandemic has had on their wellbeing and education. There is also a reminder about the upcoming Your Mind Matters International Virtual Conference being held on the 5th and 6th June 2021. Books Scripts & Strategies in Hypnotherapy with Children - published by Crown House More Scripts and Strategies in Hypnotherapy - published by Crown House Conference link https://www.lscch.co.uk/event-details/international-conference-your-mind-matters Music Midwinter, Midwinter by One Man Book https://freemusicarchive.org/music/one-man-book/ghosts-echoes/08-midwinter-midwinter

In episode 3.9 the podcast Gods were willing and once again Peter Mabbutt has the pleasure of talking to Dr James Cowart, this time about the modern myths surrounding mental health. James' book The ABCS of Coping with Anxiety: Using CBT to Manage Stress and Anxiety is available from Crown House Publishing. Music Illumination by Siddhartha Corsus https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Siddhartha/the-truth-within/illumination-1

In episode 3.8 Peter Mabbutt welcomes back onto the show Dr James Cowart where they discuss the psychological impact of the COVID pandemic whilst briefly straying into the realm of conspiracy theories, antivaxers, and alien abduction! James' book The ABCS of Coping with Anxiety: Using CBT to Manage Stress and Anxiety is available from Crown House Publishing. Music Journey Through the Future by Robert Farmer https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Robert_Farmer/a-fiery-flying-roll-1996/journey-through-the-future-1

In episode 3.7 Peter Mabbutt talks to prolific author and therapist Rubin Battino. They discuss Rubin’s concept of secret therapy and brief therapy with Rubin sharing some of the techniques and approaches he uses. The books referred to are: Ericksonian Approaches: A Comprehensive Manual - Crown House Publishing Expectation: The Very Brief Therapy Book - Crown House Publishing Metaphoria: Metaphor and Guided Imagery for Psychotherapy and Healing - Crown House Publishing Guided Imagery and Hypnosis: Using Guided Imagery and Hypnosis in Brief Therapy and Palliative – Routledge Music Night and Day by Derek Clegg https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Derek_Clegg/5f882871d2395/night-and-day-1

In episode 3.6 Peter Mabbutt talks to Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Hypnotherapists Raagi Ravi about her work with treating addiction, how she has combined a variety of therapies to create an effective holistic approach that applies to both her clients and their families. They explore the psychosocial aspects of addiction and recovery before heading into the ubiquitous realm of COVID and the impact that has had on substance abuse. Music Winds of Change by Siddhartha Corsus https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Siddhartha/mystic-gate-songs-for-the-hidden-peak

In episode 3.5 Peter Mabbutt talks to author Richard Hill about the book he wrote with Ernest Rossi - The Practitioner's Guide to Mirroring Hands: A Client-Responsive Therapy That Facilitates Natural Problem-Solving and Mind-Body Healing. They explore Richard's friendship with Ernest Rossi, the Mirroring Hands approach, what makes a good therapy session, along with ultradian rhythms before disappearing down the rabbit hole of Quantum Field theory. Richard Hill https://www.richardhill.com.au/ Music Mirror by Robin Mitchell https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Robin_Mitchell/Dust_1619/Robin_Mitchell_-_Dust_-_05_Mirror Crown House Publishing https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/publications/the-practitioners-guide-to-mirroring-hands  

In episode 3.4 Peter Mabbutt discusses EMDR with Dr Alan Soh and Dr Sumithra Premadasa, sharing their experience of using it when treating trauma and other conditions. And yes, COVID does get a mention as well. Music Running Waters by Jason Shaw https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw/Audionautix_Acoustic/RUNNING_WATERS______________2-46 Useful links www.lscch.co.uk  www.lcch.asia www.bsch.org.uk

In episode 3.3 Peter Mabbutt and Dr Thema explore depression. We look at the different types of depression and and consider the reality of it for the person experiencing the condition and for those who are close to them. Music El Camino del Alce (The Way of the Moose) by Silva de Alegria https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Silva_de_Alegria/Primavera_en_la_Guerra_del_Sonido/Silva_de_Alegra_-_Primavera_en_la_Guerra_del_Sonido_-_03_El_Camino_del_Alce Useful links www.lscch.co.uk  www.lcch.asia www.bsch.org.uk  

In episode 3.2 CBT comes under scrutiny as Michelle Hague, Dr Alan Soh and Peter Mabbutt discuss its role in therapy today, and look its future as part of the more spiritual 4th wave cognitive behavioural therapies. Music Hachiko (The Faithful Dog) by The Kyoto Collective https://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Kyoto_Connection/Wake_Up_1957/09_Hachiko_The_Faithtful_Dog  

We return to the airwaves after a years hiatus with podcast series 3 number 1. In this show we introduce Dr Thema Majid who explores with Peter what he has been up to since the last episode was published, and unsurprisingly we touch on the subject of COVID and its impact on medicine and the therapy community. Music These Days by Robin Grey https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Robin_Grey

In today's show, Peter Mabbutt talks to therapist and author Adrian Muxlow who has developed a programme to help those living with diabetes called the Hypno-fast Programme. He’s also published the programme in his book The Hypno-fast Programme: The Easy Way to Beat Type 2 Diabetes, and we discuss how this came about through his own journey with diabetes. Adrians book is available from Amazon by clicking here Music Silent Ships by November Polaroid https://freemusicarchive.org/music/November_Polaroid/st_1185/November_Polaroid_-_6_am_-_02_Silent_Ships_1455  

In this show Peter Mabbutt talks to author and psychologist Dr James Cowart  about his book ABCS of Coping with Anxiety: Using CBT to Manage Stress and Anxiety. Dr Cowart’s book is available from: https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/publications/the-abcs-of-coping-with-anxiety Music El Sonido de la Vida by Mexican singer songwriter Silva de Alegria https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Silva_de_Alegria/Primavera_en_la_Guerra_del_Sonido/Silva_de_Alegra_-_Primavera_en_la_Guerra_del_Sonido_-_09_El_Sonido_de_la_Vida_1023

In today’s show we have an interview with Mark Leahy where we talk about the psychological impact that paramedics experience as a result of their profession. Contact mark on Tel: 07824 554418 mark@hypnotherapyUK.clinic www.hypnotherapyUK.clinic Music The Way I Feel from the album Good Graces by Chicago-based singer songwriter Derek Clegg http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Derek_Clegg/Good_Graces/Derek_Clegg_-_Good_Graces_-_01_The_Way_I_Feel_1495  

In this podcast I explore some of the latest ideas regarding depression and share a fellow podcasters experience of living with and being treated for depression. Music A Strong Will is Needed by Derek Clegg http://freemusicarchive.org/search/?quicksearch=a+strong+will+is+needed DumTeeDum Podcast Dum Tee Dum can be found on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dumteedum-a-show-about-the-bbcs-the-archers/id858767884 Their website is www.dumteedum.com Detecting risk of depression Halldorsdottir, T., Piechaczek, C., Soares de Matos, A. P., Czamara, D., Pehl, V., Wagenbuechler, P., ... & Greimel, E. (2019). Polygenic Risk: Predicting Depression Outcomes in Clinical and Epidemiological Cohorts of Youths. American Journal of Psychiatry, appi-ajp. Brain Insulin Resistance and Depression Bădescu S, Tătaru C, Kobylinska L, et al.The association between diabetes mellitus and depression. J Med Life. 2016;9(2):120-125. Hamer J, Testani D, Mansur R, Lee Y, Subramaniapillai M, McIntyre R.Brain insulin resistance: a treatment target for cognitive impairment and anhedonia in depression. Exp Neurol. 2019;315:1-8. Lyra e Silva NM, Lam MP, Soares CN, Munoz DP, Milev R, De Felice FG.Insulin resistance as a shared pathogenic mechanism between depression and type 2 diabetes. Front Psychiatry. 2019;10:57. Arnold SE, Arvanitakis Z, Macauley-Rambach SL.Brain insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes and alzheimer disease: concepts and conundrums. Nat Rev Neurol. 2018;14(3):168-181. Sripetchwandee J, Chattipakorn N, Chattipakorn SC.Links between obesity-induced brain insulin resistance, brain mitochondrial dysfunction, and dementia. Front Endocrin (Lausanne).2018;9:496. Kullmann S, Heni M, Hallschmid M, Fritsche A, Preissl H, Häring HU.Brain insulin resistance at the crossroads of metabolic and cognitive disorders in humans. Physiol Rev. 2016;96(4):1169-1209. Singh MK, Leslie SM, Packer MM.Brain and behavioral correlates of insulin resistance in youth with depression and obesity. Horm Behav. 2019;108:73-83.  Meta Analysis for Depression and Hypnosis Milling, L. S., Valentine, K. E., McCarley, H. S., & LoStimolo, L. M. (2018). A Meta-Analysis of Hypnotic Interventions for Depression Symptoms: High Hopes for Hypnosis?. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 61(3), 227-243.

Mixing the world of finance with hypnotherapy, can it be done? Find out in this episode of The Therapycast where I interview financial planner, wealth and investment coach and hypnotherapist Jonathan Kattenberg. You can contact Jonathan by visiting www.lifewealthcoaching.comor sending an email to contact@lifewealthcoaching.com Music Snowflakes by Teesside singer songwriter Gregg Atkinson http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Greg_Atkinson/~/Snowflakes_1790

Living with bipolar disorder is the theme for this podcast. In an interview with Hani Elena Haris we explore what it’s like to live and practice as a therapist with the disorder. Hani can be contacted at elenaharis@hotmail.com Music Roadtrip by Checkie Brown from their album Staubkeller Live http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Checkie_Brown_1005/Staubkeller_Live/Roadtrip_CB_021

Under the spotlight in today’s show are hypnosis and psychogenic amnesia; research into hypnosis, mindfulness and their role in pain management; and a panel discussion on gambling addiction. Music Beacon by Ayla Nereo –from her album By the Light of the Dark Moon http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ayla_Nereo/By_the_Light_of_the_Dark_Moon/Ayla_Nereo_-_By_the_Light_of_the_Dar  

In this episode, Peter Mabbutt is interviewed by Pia Granjon Lecerf where they discuss the weight we place on the use of words in hypnotherapy and how silence and intent may be more therapeutic. To contact Pia: Tel: 07535 435 131 Email: contact@hypnosisbeyondborders.com Web: https://www.hypnotherapy4women.com To contact LCCH International: Tel: +44 (0) 203 603 8535 Email: info@lcchinternational.co.uk Music "In the Silence" by Okam featuring Remeya Kingston http://freemusicarchive.org/music/OKAM/Alpha_-_The_Confliction/05_okam_-_in_the_silence__feat__remeya_kingston  

The second part of Peter Mabbutt's interview with Chris O'Hanlon exploring his journey with HIV, and his campaign ‘HIV – Let’s End Stigma’. You can help by visiting and donating to his Go Fund Me page: https://www.gofundme.com/hiv-lets-end-stigma To contact LCCH International: Tel: +44 (0) 203 603 8535 Email: info@lcchinternational.co.uk Web: www.lcchinternational.co.uk Music Siesta by Javier Suarez http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Siesta

In this show we explore the stigma surrounding being diagnosed HIV positive in part one of an interview with Chris O’Hanlon. You can support Chris’s campaign ‘HIV – Let’s End Stigma’ by visiting and donating to his Go Fund Me campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/hiv-lets-end-stigma To contact LCCH International: Tel: +44 (0) 203 603 8535 Email: info@lcchinternational.co.uk Web: www.lcchinternational.co.uk Music Emmeline by Simon Waldram http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Simon_Waldram/Resenah_single/Simon_Waldram_-_Resenah_-feat_Emzae-_single_-_03_Emmeline

In the first show of 2018 Peter Mabbutt explores natural ways to increase serotonin levels, how hypnosis can help brain injured patients, neuroplasticity, and understanding the reality of bipolar disorder. To contact LCCH International: Tel: +44 (0) 203 603 8535 Email: info@lcchinternational.co.uk Web: www.lcchinternational.co.uk   Research on hypnosis and improved brain function in brain injury: Lindeløv, J. K., Overgaard, R., & Overgaard, M. (2017). Improving working memory performance in brain-injured patients using hypnotic suggestion. Brain, 140(4), 1100-1106. Neuroplasticity references: Adlaf EW et al (2017). Adult-born neurons modify excitatory synaptic transmission to existing neurons. Elife, 6. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis Volume 57, 2015 - Issue 3 Music Trail by Nobara Hayakawa: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nobara_Hayakawa/Trail_EP/Nobara_Hayakawa_-_Trail_EP_-_Trail  

In this podcast we talk about stopping smoking with Andrew Mclean and the effects of hypnotherapy on improving cognitive deficits seen in brain injured patients. The studies referred to are: Fromm, E., Sawyer, J., & Rosenthal, V. (1964). Hypnotic simulation of organic brain damage. The Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology, 69(5), 482. Lindeløv, J. K., Overgaard, R., & Overgaard, M. (2017). Improving working memory performance in brain-injured patients using hypnotic suggestion. Brain: a journal of neurology.   You can listen to Time 107.5 on your radio by tuning to 107.5 FM or online at http://www.time1075.net

In today’s show Peter Mabbutt talks about turmeric whilst Sheila Menon and Dr Alan Soh discuss integrative medicine Turmeric References Andrade, C. (2014). A critical examination of studies on curcumin for depression. The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 75(10), 1110-1112. Lopresti, A. L., & Drummond, P. D. (2017). Efficacy of curcumin, and a saffron/curcumin combination for the treatment of major depression: A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Journal of Affective Disorders, 207, 188-196. BFM can be heard on frequency 89.9 MHz in Wilayah Persekutuan, Selangor, and parts of Negeri Sembilan and Melaka. You can visit BFM 89.9’s website at www.bfm.my

In today’s show and as we head towards the end of 2016 we look at internet trolls, what makes them tick, and we have a humorous look at the true consequences of receiving the gifts given in the carol The Twelve days of Christmas.   Internet troll references: Bishop, J. (2013). The effect of de-individuation of the Internet Troller on Criminal Procedure implementation: An interview with a Hater. International Journal of Cyber Criminology, 7(1), 28. Buckels, E. E., Trapnell, P. D., & Paulhus, D. L. (2014). Trolls just want to have fun. Personality and individual Differences, 67, 97-102. Maltby, J., Day, L., Hatcher, R. M., Tazzyman, S., Flowe, H. D., Palmer, E. J., Frosch, C., O’Reilly, M., Jones, C., Buckley, C., Knieps, M., & Cutts, K. (2015). Implicit theories of online trolling: Evidence that attention‐seeking conceptions are associated with increased psychological resilience. British Journal of Psychology. Nevin, A.d. (2015). Cyber-Psychopathy: Examining the Relationship between Dark E-Personality and Online Misconduct.  Online thesis   The Twelve Days of Psychotherapy: http://hypnotherapy-training-london.blogspot.co.uk   Music: The Twelve Days of Christmas by Debra Hill Music: https://soundcloud.com/debra-hill The Twelve Days of Christmas by The Good Tidings: https://soundcloud.com/goodtidings

In today's show we look at vaping as a means of delivering narcotics, the BMA's stance on vaping, anger awareness, and anger at Christmas.

In today's show we once again head down to Southeast Asia  where Sheila Menon talks about a decade of hypnosis in Malaysia in an interview first broadcast on BFM 89.9 BFM can be heard on frequency 89.9 MHz in Wilayah Persekutuan, Selangor, and parts of Negeri Sembilan and Melaka. You can visit BFM 89.9’s website at www.bfm.my

In today's show we head down to Malaysia where Sheila Menon talks about weight control in an interview first broadcast on BFM 89.9 BFM can be heard on frequency 89.9 MHz in Wilayah Persekutuan, Selangor, and parts of Negeri Sembilan and Melaka. You can visit BFM 89.9’s website at www.bfm.my

In today’s show we stay sober for October, explore the public’s perception of hypnotherapy based on stage hypnosis, and look at research showing hypnotherapy can reduce fatigue experienced by radiotherapy breast cancer patients, and how hypnotherapy can be used to ease a little reported condition: the discomfort of hot flushes experienced by men.   Go Sober for October: www.gosober.org.uk   Radiotherapy fatigue research: Montgomery GH, David D, Kangas M, Green S, Sucala,M, Bovbjerg DH.  Hallquist MN and Schnur JB. 2014) Randomized controlled trial of a cognitive-behavioral therapy plus hypnosis intervention to control fatigue in patients undergoing radiotherapy for breast cancer Journal of Clinical Oncology 32(6): 557-563 Hot flushes in men research: Elkins GR, Kendrick C and Koep L (2014) Hypnotic Relaxation Therapy for Treatment of Hot Flashes Following Prostate Cancer Surgery: A Case Study International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis 62(3): 251-259

In today's show we explore the therapeutic benefits of sighing, explore e-cigarettes as a gateway drug to tobacco use, and look at research that shows nicotine poisoning is on the rise in children. The sighing research: Vlemincx, E., Van Diest, I., & Van den Bergh, O. (2016). A sigh of relief or a sigh to relieve: The psychological and physiological relief effect of deep breaths. Physiology & Behavior, 165, 127-135. The e-cigarette as a gateway drug research: Barrington-Trimis, J. L., Urman, R., Berhane, K., Unger, J. B., Cruz, T. B., Pentz, M. A., Samet JM, Leventhal AM & McConnell, R. (2016). E-Cigarettes and Future Cigarette Use. Pediatrics, 138(1), e20160379. The nicotine poisoning research: Etzel, R. A., Wilson, K. M., Balk, S. J., Farber, H. J., Groner, J. A., & Moore, J. E. (2015). Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems. Pediatrics, 136(5), 1018-1026.

In todays show, we have part 2 of Peter Mabbutt's chat with LCCH Southwest's Centre Manager Michelle Hague about running, health, well-being, and how to help her raise money for Cancer Research UK. Michelle is raising money for Cancer Research UK by running in their Race for Life on the 17th July 2016. To help Michelle, you can donate via: www.justgiving.com/michellehague You can text a donation to  70070 Text the message YTIG84£  putting the amount you want to donate immediately after the £

In todays show, Peter Mabbutt talks to LCCH Southwest's Centre Manager Michelle Hague about her personal journey with health and well-being, and how she has accomplished this through the medium of running. Michelle is raising money for Cancer Research UK by running in their Race for Life on the 17th July 2016. To help Michelle, you can donate via: www.justgiving.com/michellehague You can text a donation to  70070 Text the message YTIG84£ putting the amount you want to donate immediately after the £

In today's show we dive face first into the therapeutic benefits of eating chocolate, we look at what LSD can tell us about the brain and trance, and explore the joys of having a strong vagus nerve. Harry Potter Theme by Flute Cafe Chocolate references Crichton, G. E., Elias, M. F., & Alkerwi, A. A. (2016). Chocolate intake is associated with better cognitive function: The Maine-Syracuse Longitudinal Study. Appetite, 100, 126-132. Field, D. T., Williams, C. M., & Butler, L. T. (2011). Consumption of cocoa flavanols results in an acute improvement in visual and cognitive functions. Physiology & behavior, 103(3), 255-260. Mastroiacovo, D., Kwik-Uribe, C., Grassi, D., Necozione, S., Raffaele, A., Pistacchio, L., ... & Ferri, C. (2015). Cocoa flavanol consumption improves cognitive function, blood pressure control, and metabolic profile in elderly subjects: the Cocoa, Cognition, and Aging (CoCoA) Study—a randomized controlled trial. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 101(3), 538-548. Smit, H. J., Gaffan, E. A., & Rogers, P. J. (2004). Methylxanthines are the psycho-pharmacologically active constituents of chocolate. Psychopharmacology, 176(3-4), 412-419. LSD references Carhart-Harris, R. L., Kaelen, M., Whalley, M. G., Bolstridge, M., Feilding, A., & Nutt, D. J. (2015). LSD enhances suggestibility in healthy volunteers. Psychopharmacology, 232(4), 785-794. Carhart-Harris, R. L., Muthukumaraswamy, S., Roseman, L., Kaelen, M., Droog, W., Murphy, K., ... & Leech, R. (2016). Neural correlates of the LSD experience revealed by multimodal neuroimaging. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 201518377 Vagus nerve references Forsythe, P., Bienenstock, J., & Kunze, W. A. (2014). Vagal pathways for microbiome-brain-gut axis communication. Advances in experimental medicine and biology, 817, 115.-33. Kok, B. E., Coffey, K. A., Cohn, M. A., Catalino, L. I., Vacharkulksemsuk, T., Algoe, S. B., ... & Fredrickson, B. L. (2013). How positive emotions build physical health perceived positive social connections account for the upward spiral between positive emotions and vagal tone. Psychological science, 24(7), 1123-1132. Kok, B. E., & Fredrickson, B. L. (2010). Upward spirals of the heart: Autonomic flexibility, as indexed by vagal tone, reciprocally and prospectively predicts positive emotions and social connectedness. Biological psychology, 85(3), 432-436.

In today's sojourn into the world of therapy we explore why complaining is bad for you, how anxiety is hard wired into the brain and look at yet more worrying potential side effects of vaping. The anxiety research Laufer O, Israeli D and Paz R (2016) Behavioral and Neural Mechanisms of Overgeneralization in Anxiety Current Biology In Press The e-cigarette research Allen JG, Flanigan SS, LeBlanc M, Vallarino J, MacNaughton P, Stewart J H Christiani DC (2016) Flavoring Chemicals in E-Cigarettes: Diacetyl, 2, 3-Pentanedione, and Acetoin in a Sample of 51 Products, Including Fruit-, Candy-, and Cocktail-Flavored E-Cigarettes Environmental Health Perspectives In Press

In this episode, depression, inflammation, sleep and mindfulness all come under the spotlight.The sleep research:Westermann J, Lange T, Textor J and Born J (2015) System consolidation during sleep - a common principle underlying psychological and immunological memory formation Trends in Neurosciences 38(10): 585-597Cordi MJ, Schlarb AA and Rasch B (2014) Deepening sleep by hypnotic suggestion Sleep 37(6): 1143-1152Professor Millers depression and cytokine research:Raison, C. L., Rutherford, R. E., Woolwine, B. J., Shuo, C., Schettler, P., Drake, D. F., Haroon E and Miller A H (2013) A randomized controlled trial of the tumor necrosis factor antagonist infliximab for treatment-resistant depression: the role of baseline inflammatory biomarkers JAMA Psychiatry 70(1): 31-41Two reviews of the role of cytokines in depression can be read here:Köhler O, Benros ME, Nordentoft M, Farkouh ME, Iyengar RL, Mors O and Krogh J (2014) Effect of anti-inflammatory treatment on depression, depressive symptoms, and adverse effects: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials JAMA Psychiatry 71(12): 1381-1391Mills NT, Scott JG, Wray NR, Cohen‐Woods S and Baune BT (2013) Research review: the role of cytokines in depression in adolescents: a systematic review Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry 54(8) 816-835The MBCT and depression research:Kuyken W, Hayes R, Barrett B, Byng R, Dalgleish T, Kessler D, Lewis G, Watkins E, Brejcha C, Cardy J, Causley A, Cowderoy S, Evans A, Gradinger F, Kaur S, Lanham P, Morant, N, Richard J, Shah P, Sutton H, Vicary R, Weaver A, Wilks J, Williams M, Taylor RS and Byford S (2015) Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy compared with maintenance antidepressant treatment in the prevention of depressive relapse or recurrence (PREVENT): a randomised controlled trial The Lancet 386(9988): 63-73

In todays show, the media's interest in brain surgery under hypnosis is highlighted. We also explore the UK Governments new recommended drinking levels before looking at the link between alcohol and stress on weight. Papers referred to in the show:Hypnosedation and brain surgeryZemmoura, I., Fournier, E., El-Hage, W., Jolly, V., Destrieux, C., & Velut, S. (2016). Hypnosis for Awake Surgery of Low-grade Gliomas: Description of the Method and Psychological Assessment. Neurosurgery, 78(1), 53-61. Betatropin, stress and weight gainZhang, Y., Li, S., Donelan, W., Xie, C., Wang, H., Wu, Q., ... & Yang, L. J. (2016). Angiopoietin-like protein 8 (betatrophin) is a stress-response protein that down-regulates expression of adipocyte triglyceride lipase. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)-Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids, 1861(2), 130-137.

In the first show of 2016, Peter Mabbutt explores giving up alcohol for Dry January, and Dr Alan Soh talks about his career in hypnosurgery. Referred to in the show:Alcohol is measured in units, and currently the UK Department of Health guidelines indicate that the safe weekly levels of consumption are:• 2-3 units a day for women• 3-4 units a day for menDependent on the percentage of alcohol contained within each drink:1 pint of beer / lager = 2-3 units1 125ml glass of wine = 1-2 units1/6th gill glass of spirit = 1 unit1 pint of cider = 2-3 units1 glass of sherry / port = 1 unitThe Dry January website is: http://www.dryjanuary.org.uk/The UCL study: Mehta G, Macdonald S, Maurice JB, Al-Khatib SH, Piao S, Rosselli M,Nair D, Jalan R, Sumpter C, Khera-Butler T, Cronberg A and Moore K (2015) 113 Short Term Abstinence from Alcohol Improves Insulin Resistance and Fatty Liver Phenotype in Moderate Drinkers Hepatology 62(S1): 265A-268AThe New Scientist study: https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg22129502.600-our-liver-vacation-is-a-dry-january-really-worth-it/?full=true#.UtbqqLSKY45 BFM 89.9 BFM 89.9 is Malaysia's only independent radio station, focused on business news and current affairs. BFM can be heard on frequency 89.9 MHz in Wilayah Persekutuan, Selangor, and parts of Negeri Sembilan and Melaka.You can visit BFM 89.9’s website and listen in at www.bfm.my