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In this episode of the Radical Radiance Podcast, Rachael Gilbert and host Rebecca George talk about the complex topic of resentment, exploring its roots in hidden hurts and the impact it has on relationships and vocational aspirations. They discuss the importance of acknowledging emotions, the struggle between gratitude and resentment, and the necessity of wrestling with God to work through resentment. The conversation emphasizes compassion, both for yourself and others, as a key to overcoming resentment.Rachael Gilbert, MMFT, is a wife, mom, counselor, owner of BBC Health, Revelation Wellness instructor, and host of the popular podcast Real Talk with Rachael. She combines her clinical expertise and personal experience to help women overcome fear and insecurity to walk confidently in their God-given dreams. Rachael enjoys the great outdoors on hiking adventures with her family. She resides in Roanoke, Texas with her husband, Matt, three children, and a growing herd of animals. Learn more at www.rachaelgilbert.com.Image Restored on Amazon⁠You're Not Too Late on Amazon⁠Sponsors:Christian Standard Bible: Ready to go deeper in your Bible study? Discover the brand-new Church History Handbook—the latest addition to the elegant Holman Handbook Series from Christian Standard Bible!This stunning, full-color series includes the Old Testament Handbook, New Testament Handbook, and now the Church History Handbook—each packed with charts, maps, word studies, illustrations, and rich biblical insights. Crafted with premium cloth covers and sewn binding, they're built to last a lifetime—and look beautiful on any coffee table.Start your deeper study today by ⁠CLICKING HERE⁠!Previnex: One of the best changes I've made to my morning routine lately is a simple one—but it's been a game-changer. After my workouts, I've been making a shake with Previnex's Nourify Plus Protein Powder (I love the vanilla!) and their Gut & Green Superfoods, and y'all…it's so good. Not only does it taste great, but it actually keeps me full for hours and has made a huge difference in my recovery. I used to feel sluggish or sore longer after a tough workout, but now I'm bouncing back faster—and I know it's because I'm giving my body the fuel it actually needs.Nourify Plus is clean, plant-based, and packed with everything your body craves after a workout—plus it's super clean and free of all the weird stuff you don't want. If you want to give it a try, which I definitely encourage you to do, head to the link in the show notes and use the code REBECCA15 for 15% off your first order by ⁠CLICKING HERE⁠!

More and more people are using snus. Maybe you've noticed this where you live: people walking around with circular plastic tubs in their pockets and slipping small white parcels into their gums? There are two types: brown snus and white snus. Brown snus has been around for a while, and contains tobacco, whereas white snus is newer and tobacco-free; it's a nicotine pouch. Some of the biggest brands are Zyn, Velo and On! and they're made by the big tobacco companies. White snus is a booming market with “Zynfluencers” promoting it on social media. But it's not only young people who are into it. According to one study in England, almost one in five professional male football players are using snus too. BBC Health reporter Elena Bailey talks us through snus's health impacts. Sweden has particularly high snus use among teenagers. According to Swedish government data, 27% of 15-year-old girls and 31% of 15-year-old boys have used it. Swedish radio journalist Matilda Skarehag explains why it's so popular there. We also hear from Fanna Ndow Norrby who got addicted to snus. Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Julia Ross-Roy and Mora Morrison Video Journalist: Baldeep Chahal Editor: Verity Wilde

The average person who menstruates has their period for 2,535 days (nearly seven years) of their life, according to the UN. That's A LOT of tampons and pads. But the World Bank says 500 million women don't have access to menstrual products. Period poverty - when women and girls can't afford or access sanitary products - is a global problem, affecting lots of countries in Africa as well as the US, UK, India and New Zealand. Gloria Achieng, a BBC journalist in Kenya, talks us through the causes of period poverty and some of the reusable products available. Patricia Kajumba, founder of Glow Up Pads in Uganda, explains how her reusable pads are making a difference and Geena Dunne from the Cova Project in Australia tells us about their menstrual cups. BBC Health reporter Michelle Roberts breaks down some of the myths surrounding period products.Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Julia Ross-Roy, Mora Morrison and Hayley Clarke Video Journalists: Gabriel Purcell-Davis and Adam Chowdhury Editor: Verity Wilde

It's not uncommon to see advice online on how to get beautiful glossy skin and what trendy skincare products can help achieve it. But some of the best-selling products contain ingredients like exfoliating acids or retinol that can cause damage if used incorrectly. Dermatologists are worried about the increasing number of children trying expensive serums, cleansers and creams promoted on social media that are not suitable for their age.BBC Health reporter Annabel Rackham explains the health concerns around under 18s using anti-ageing products, and just how influential skincare content is online. We also hear from Blancah Catherine, a beauty content creator from South Africa, about how trends are driving young people's interest in beauty products. Plus, Dr Carol Cheng, a paediatric dermatologist at the University of California, explains what common anti-ageing ingredients like vitamin C, retinoids and hyaluronic acid actually do to our skin, and who should and shouldn't be using them. Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Benita Barden and Zofia Louise Video Journalist: Beatrice Guzzardi Editor: Julia Ross-Roy

Our last weekly wrap-up before Christmas. We thank you for your support and wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Peaceful New Year. We will be back on the 8th of January. Kathleen looks at prostate cancer, Peter mentions this week's guest and those coming in the New Year. Mentioned On The Show Olivier Mankondo              https://oliviermankondo.com Catherine Corona              https://soulandspirit.net Jenny Powers                      www.ontheoriginofbeing.com Professor Keith Ellis            https://keithcellisphd.com/ Prostate Article from        BBC Health   The Yakking Show is brought to you by Peter Wright & Kathleen Beauvais contact us to be a guest on our show. https://TheYakkingShow.com   peter@theyakkingshow.com    kathleen@theyakkingshow.com  Join our community today so you don't miss out on advance news of our next episodes. https://bit.ly/40GdxCG Here are some of the tools we use to produce this podcast. Kit for sending emails and caring for subscribers Hostgator for website hosting. Podbean for podcast hosting Airtable for organizing our guest bookings and automations. Spikers Studio for video editing   Clicking on some links on this site will let you buy products and services which may result in us receiving a commission, however, it will not affect the price you pay.  

Most people with COVID-19 make a full recovery within 12 weeks, but some patients have experienced ongoing symptoms for much longer. This has become known as ‘long COVID'. However, new research suggests that the rates of ongoing symptoms and functional impairment after COVID are indistinguishable from other post-viral illnesses, and that long COVID may have appeared to be a distinct and severe illness because of high volumes of COVID-19 cases during the pandemic. Presenter Claudia Hammond is joined in the studio by BBC Health reporter Philippa Roxby to discuss the findings. If long COVID is not unique, could this new spotlight encourage research that would help sufferers of other post-viral conditions? The use of heart pacemakers have become a standard procedure in many countries. Pacemakers are small electrical devices implanted in the chest that send electrical pulses to the heart to keep it beating regularly and not too slowly. The devices can be lifesaving for some people. But devices can malfunction, there can be problems with leads and the batteries in them don't last forever. Over half of all pacemaker patients live long enough to require a battery replacement operation, which carries a risk of serious complications including life-threatening infection. This can have big cost implications for health systems and devastating consequences for patients. Reporter Hannah Fisher attends one of these operations to find out more. An initiative to make the right to abortion part of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights has been introduced to the European Parliament. This comes on the heels of France making abortion a constitutional right earlier this month, in stark contrast to the removal of abortion as a constitutional right in the USA in 2022. We assess the initiative's chances of success and discuss the ripple effect of US politics on abortion rights across the rest of the world.Amputees who use prosthetic limbs have to get used to the fact that they do not experience the sensations that they were previously used to. But now researchers in Italy and Switzerland have developed a temperature-sensitive robotic hand that allows amputees to discriminate between objects of different temperatures and sense bodily contact with other humans. Solaiman Shokur of École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne tells Claudia how it works. And Philippa brings the story of Paul Alexander, a polio survivor who spent most of his life inside an iron lung. An iron lung is a metal cylinder enclosing the body up to the neck, with bellows to force the lungs to inflate and deflate. The device has been obsolete since the 1960s, but he continued to use his until he died recently. 72 years after Paul contracted polio, we look at how the disease has nearly been eradicated worldwide. Presenter: Claudia Hammond Producer: Ben Motley & Margaret Sessa-Hawkins(Photo: Man in bed. Credit: Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images)

This week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm chatting with a very special guest - my husband, Dr. Matthew Gilbert. Matthew Gilbert, DC, of BBC Health in Lewisville, Texas, is passionate about taking a collaborative, integrative approach to health care. He believes that patients receive the most health benefits when medical and chiropractic doctors work together to provide a comprehensive, personalized treatment plan. Dr. Gilbert established BBC Health to integrate his expertise in chiropractic techniques with family medicine to provide patients of all ages in the Lewisville area with the best medical, chiropractic, and rehabilitation services around. He fosters a warm, caring, family environment in an easily accessible, state-of-the-art facility. Dr. Gilbert specializes in multiple chiropractic techniques and spinal rehabilitation, and he's an expert at evaluating and treating sports-related injuries.  When not at the office, Dr. Gilbert enjoys spending time with his wife, Rachael, and their three children, Ellie, Olivia, and Zeke. Key Points from Our Conversation: We all struggle with some form of comparison. In my case, I was comparing my current body to a previous version of myself when Matt offered this life-changing perspective - "Stop comparing yourself to other women, including your younger self. She's another woman." Fear of aging indicates a fear of death. But when we have hope of eternal life with Jesus, there is nothing to fear. Everything else will fade away, but we can have confidence in our relationship with Christ.  To be able to extend unconditional love to our spouse, we must experience the unconditional love of Christ ourselves. Our ability to love is an overflow of His love for us. We often believe that our toxic body image only affects us, but what we believe about ourselves greatly affects our marriages, families, sex life, and relationships.  Husbands are called to tend to their wives as a gardener would tend to his garden. You cannot beat a plant into growth, you must provide a supportive environment for it to flourish.  Let's Get Real Practical: Break the comparison yardstick with the 3 Rs: recognize, repent, and rejoice Resources: BBC Health Image Restored Connect with Rachael: website | Instagram | Facebook

In this episode, Dr. Sasha talks with Rachael Gilbert to discuss: How the Triangle Effect changes your behaviors How exercise can decrease OR increase stress What to do with a racing mind How self-coaching and brain dumps work  Rachael Gilbert, MMFT, is a wife, mom, trauma-informed therapist, owner of BBC Health, and podcast host of Real Talk with Rachael. She combines her clinical expertise and personal experience to help women overcome fear and insecurity to walk confidently in their God-given dreams. A frequent speaker and article writer, Rachael lives near Dallas with her husband Matt and their three children. www.rachaelgilbert.com  Quotes: “Your racing thoughts need an outlet or they will continue to cause stress. Don't be afraid to do a brain dump by writing them out bullet style, or talk to a friend, or self-coach and talk them out.“ Rachael Gilbert Episode Links:  Brave Balance Masterclass BE24 Conference Season 12 Sponsor - The Coach Firm The Coach Firm is a women-owned business that certifies life coaches in our signature method that focuses on mindset, coaching tools, and emotional regulation. Follow Brave Enough:   WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | LINKEDIN Join The Table, Brave Enough's community. The ONLY professional membership group that meets both the professional and personal needs of high-achieving women.

In this episode, we are chatting all about body image and how we renovate those insecurities. Racheal Gilbert is a trauma-informed therapist, owner of BBC Health, and podcast host of Real Talk with Rachael. She combines her clinical expertise and personal experience to help women overcome fear and insecurity to walk confidently in their God-given dreams. About Our Guesthttps://rachaelgilbert.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachaeljgilbert/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachaeljoygilbert/Link to Her Book: https://rachaelgilbert.com/image-restored/*****Join Lana on the Stenner Farm and get inspired with old-world living ideas, simple farm-to-table recipes, and homesteading tips. There is always a DIY project and adventures with the goats, chickens, and bees. The Stenner Farm is a modern homestead in Kansas City, Missouri. Subscribe to our channel to receive updates on new videos.We would love to connect with you!!!https://www.instagram.com/lanastenner/https://www.tiktok.com/@lanastennerandgoatganghttps://lanastenner.com/newsletter/Email us at info@lanastenner.com

Wife, mom, counselor, and owner of BBC Health, Rachael Gilbert joins Blake to discuss restoration from the inside out when it comes to our body image. In her book, she talks about being a safe and soft landing space for women and getting their body image restored, but not in a striving way. Rachel, a counselor and trauma-informed therapist, blends personal experience with professional insight, emphasizing the impact of trauma on body image. They discuss how trauma, whether big or small, shapes beliefs, and identity, urging listeners to confront and heal from these experiences for personal growth and freedom. Rachel's work and insights offer a pathway towards restoration and a healthier relationship with one's body. In this episode, you'll be able to: Explore the intricate connection between trauma and body image, understanding how past experiences shape self-perception. Gain insights into the complexities of identity, belief systems, and the profound impact they have on one's relationship with their body. Uncover strategies for healing and restoration, discovering pathways towards a healthier view of one's body and self-worth. Rachael is the author of Image Restored – available everywhere now! To connect with Rachael: Website: rachaelgilbert.com Instagram: @rachaeljgilbert Facebook: @rachaeljoygilbert Podcast: Real Talk with Rachael

‘Doxy PEP', or doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis, is where a common antibiotic is given to someone shortly after having unprotected sex to avoid the chance of them getting an STI like chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis. It's an idea being put forward by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the USA to cut STI rates. If their proposal is rolled out across the country, it would be the first national guideline recommending Doxy PEP for certain individuals, anywhere in the world. Claudia Hammond speaks to Professor Annie Luetkemeyer about the evidence for Doxy PEP, and hears from a Canadian man who had syphilis. BBC Health and Science Correspondent James Gallagher brings Claudia new research on the most effective COVID-19 disease trackers. And a study from Sweden which could help us understand why people live beyond 100, by analysing their blood. And they hear from people around the world who have come together to talk about grief. The New Normal is a charity that has its roots in a barber shop in the UK when Ben (the barber) and Jack (his client) realised they shared the experience of losing their fathers. They set up a support group where people could share honest stories about grief. Now the charity have members across the globe who meet online and share stories about losing the people they love. Presenter: Claudia Hammond Producer: Clare Salisbury Editor: Erika Wright

Niger and Gabon are the latest countries in Africa's Sahel to experience military coups. But that's not the only issue that is facing the area. Beverly Ochieng from BBC Monitoring in Nairobi explains why several countries in the region are among the worst on the Global Terrorism Index from the Institute for Economics & Peace. And we look at which militant groups operate in the region, why France has faced hostility and backlash in a number of countries, and how the Wagner Group — a group of soldiers-for-hire from Russia — are exploiting existing tensions to gain a foothold in the region. We also hear more about a new and cheaper malaria vaccine that can be produced on a massive scale. BBC Health & Science correspondent James Gallagher explains why people are hopeful this might save hundreds of thousands of lives.Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: William Lee Adams and Mora Morrison Editors: Verity Wilde and Simon Peeks

Ian Shepherd is joined by Sam Dalling & Anthony Gibson to chat about the dominant performance against Northants, look ahead to this weeks match against Surrey, and learn what BBC Health & Safety had to say about the rustic bus shelter...

Rachael Gilbert, MMFT, is a wife, mom, trauma-informed therapist, owner of BBC Health, and podcast host of Real Talk with Rachael. She combines her clinical expertise and personal experience to help women overcome fear and insecurity to walk confidently in their God-given dreams. A frequent speaker and article writer, Rachael lives near Dallas with her husband Matt and their three children. www.rachaelgilbert.com

Do you struggle with your body image - fixated on calories and losing weight? Do you find yourself yo-yo dieting or trapped by the comparison game? Maybe you, or a loved one, have a history with disordered eating or dysphoria? In this episode, Rachael Gilbert, author of Image Restored (March 2023, Esther Press), and I (Terra Mattson, MA LMFT, LPC) talk about our own journeys with our bodies, confidence, and finding wholeness. Rachael offers insights into the struggle and shares tools for the healing journey. Living in a culture that idealizes youth and outward beauty with narrow definitions, it's more common to struggle with body image issues. Build your compassion and trauma-informed theology with this conversation about  an issue that plagues many men and women, young and old. Whether this applies directly to you, or to someone you love or lead, this conversation is important and filled with nuggets of truth.    Rachael Gilbert, MFT, LPC Associate, is a fellow counselor and fitness lover who has found restoration in what God says about body image and the striving that tends to come with it. Rachael is also a wife, mom, trauma-informed therapist, owner of BBC Health, and podcast host of Real Talk with Rachael. She combines her clinical expertise and personal experience to help women overcome fear and insecurity so they can walk confidently in their God-given dreams. A frequent speaker and article writer, Rachael lives near Dallas with her husband, Matt, and their three children. To connect with Rachael Gilbert, visit the following: ONLINE - rachaelgilbert.com SOCIAL - Facebook - facebook.com/rachaeljoygilbert Twitter - @rachaeljgilbert Instagram - @rachaeljgilbert BOOK/PODCAST - Image RESTored: Tear Down Shame and Insecurity to Experience a Body Image Renovation, By Rachael Gilbert Real Talk with Rachael (podcast) ========================   We LOVE that you have decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community.  Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter.  And… If you're a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.   If you're  a female leader, consider applying for the Women's Wholehearted Leadership Cohort. This is a one-year Cohort that runs from July 2023 through June 2024 and is limited to 12 women. Uniquely designed for female leaders, this is a holistic trauma-informed leadership development experience. It includes 10 individual coaching sessions with LW executive coaches, 6 group coaching sessions and 2 two-day retreats in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. The application is open through June 10. Go to livingwholehearted.com/cohort for more information.   Until next time, be the leader you would follow!   Grateful for you, Jeff & Terra   To connect with Jeff & Terra Mattson and Living Wholehearted, go to:   INSTAGRAM @TerraMattson @Living_Wholehearted @MyCourageousGirls   FACEBOOK @WeAreLivingWholehearted @MyCourageousGirls   WEBSITES LivingWholehearted.com TerraMattson.com  MyCourageousGirls.com   RESOURCES Shrinking the Integrity Gap        https://davidccook.org/shrinking-integrity-gap-book/       https://a.co/d/dRiP4Ii Shrinking the Integrity Gap e-Course        https://www.livingwholeheartedstore.com/e-courses Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace       https://mycourageousgirls.com/shop/p/book-courageous-being-daughters-rooted-in-grace Dear Mattsons        https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdPzQ_cUwCbRc-MQ40KL3a6ze06CiY38l Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters        http://cpguides.org  

Far away and not enough, those are criticisms of the government's latest net zero initiative – a plan to reduce emissions . We ask Jim Watson Professor of Energy Policy and Director of the UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources for his assessment. And there's money to be made from private health testing, the growth of Covid testing has been followed by an upsurge in private screening for cancer in particular, but how useful is it really? BBC Health correspondent Matthew Hill takes a look. Every cell in out body carries an electrical charge. In her new book, We Are Electric: The New Science of Our Body's Electrome, Sally Adee discusses how this facet might be harnessed for the detection of illnesses, medical treatments and whether it will allow us to develop hidden powers. The World Wood Web is a concept showing how trees communicate with each other through an underground fungal network. The idea was first proposed by Suzanne Simard, Now professor of Forest Ecology at the University of British Columbia, who tells us how she came up with the concept and about her work on the hidden relationships of trees.

Addressing racial diversity amongst doctors can improve outcomes for people in their local communities. We speak to Dr Monica Peek, Doctor of Internal Medicine and Professor for Health Justice of Medicine at the University of Chicago, about a new study showing that a 10 per cent increase in black representation amongst clinicians increased life expectancy for black people by more than 30 days. BBC Health and Science Correspondent James Gallagher looks at an international decline in childhood vaccine take up during the Covid 19 pandemic. He discusses a new study which links taking a long afternoon nap with obesity and high blood pressure. And have you ever sensed that someone was with you when you were actually completely alone? It happened to polar explorer Luke Robertson in 2016 when he became the first Scottish person to trek solo to the South Pole. In his book ‘Presence: The Strange Science and True Stories of the Unseen Other', psychologist Ben Alderson-Day tries to make sense of the phenomenon which has been known to affect many people from Polar explorers, to people with sleep disorders or Parkinson's disease. Image Credit: Morsa Images Presenter: Claudia Hammond Producer: Clare Salisbury

With the success of "The Last of Us" show, we thought we'd take some time to look at historically important cases of fungal infection.  We'll investigate a possible explanation for all those witch trials of yesteryear as well as a common childhood fungal infection that accounted for quite the degree of social upheaval in Victorian England.  Also, we'll have our first entry in Mike's mailbag segment.  Tune in to see if he gets the question correct. Full show notes on our website.References:https://microbialcell.com/researcharticles/2020a-kainz-microbial-cell/ overview of Fungal infections, Kainz et. al., 2020 (linked in BBC article)https://www.bbc.com/news/health-64402102 BBC Health article about The Last of Ushttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salem_witch_trials Wikipedia page on Salem Witch Trialshttps://arstechnica.com/science/2019/07/study-zombie-ant-death-grip-comes-from-muscle-contractions-not-the-brain/ Ars Technica blog post on Cordycepshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/01/20/cordyceps-fungus-last-of-us-hbo/ WaPo article on climate change related to the showhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-brief-history-of-the-salem-witch-trials-175162489/#:~:text=The%20Salem%20witch%20trials%20occurred,accused%20and%20compensated%20their%20families Smithsonian Salem Witch Trials articlehttps://www.vox.com/2015/10/29/9620542/salem-witch-trials-ergotism Vox article on Ergotism in the trialshttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3898692/ mirror neuron review articleSponsor: Artery InkUse promo code PHPOD at Artery Ink's website to save 10%* on your order of $35 or more and show support for our show as well as for a homegrown, wonderful local company. Artery Ink specializes in apparel and decor inspired by anatomy and the human body. Whether you're in the field of healthcare or not, Artery Ink has something that will definitely appeal to you so go and check them out! (*Discount code does not apply to subscription boxes)Submissions for Mike's Mailbag Segment:-We invite our audience to submit medical history trivia questions (with or without a supporting article) to see if Mike happens to know the answer off the top of his head.-If Mike is wrong we'll award you your very own medical eponym so that you can join us in becoming a part of medical history.-Submit through our website or via e-mail: poorhistorianspod@gmail.comPodcast Links:-Linktree (reviews/ratings/social media links): linktr.ee/poorhistorianspod-Merch Site: https://www.teepublic.com/user/poor-historians-podcast

Listen this week to the Kathryn For Real podcast where we have honest conversations about life, love, and everything in between. This week Kathryn has Rachael Gilbert, MMFT, on the show. Rachael is an author, EMDR trained therapist, owner of BBC Health, and host of the popular podcast Real Talk with Rachael. She's here to talk to us about her new book, Image Restored, and share her insights on overcoming fear and insecurity to pursue our dreams. In this episode, Rachael shares her personal journey of overcoming her own insecurities and finding her purpose in life. She talks about how her faith has played a role in her journey and how she uses her clinical expertise to help other women overcome their own fears and insecurities. Rachael also gives us a sneak peek into her new book, Image Restored, which released on March 7, 2023.  Finally, Rachael shares some tips for living a more confident and purposeful life, including the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and pursuing your passions. Kathryn hopes you enjoy this episode with Rachael Gilbert and gain some valuable insights on overcoming fear and insecurity. Don't forget to check out Rachael's new book, Image Restored, and connect with her on Instagram. As always, stay true to yourself and KEEP IT REAL!

Rebecca is joined by Rachael Gilbert to talk all about her new book Image Restored: Tear Down Shame and Insecurity to Experience a Body Image Renovation. Rebecca and Rachael chatted about: Her own journey with body image and why sharing this message of an inside out approach is so important to her The Image Restored Blueprint Lies that we believe about our bodies based off what the world tells us How the Enemy hijacks something God intended to be a blessing and turns it into a source of struggle and shame Big T and little t traumas Rachael Gilbert, MMFT, is a wife, mom, counselor, owner of BBC Health, Revelation Wellness instructor, and host of the popular podcast Real Talk with Rachael. She combines her clinical expertise and personal experience to help women overcome fear and insecurity to walk confidently in their God-given dreams. Rachael enjoys the great outdoors on hiking adventures with her family. She resides in Roanoke, Texas with her husband, Matt, three children, and a growing herd of animals. Learn more at www.rachaelgilbert.com. Order Image Restored here _______________________________ PSSSSSST! Did you know that Rebecca's debut book, Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl is available wherever books are sold? If you're ready to… See your gifts and talents from a gospel-centered perspective. Prioritize goals related to your calling as you move forward with gumption and grace. Maximize your passions in the work you do every day. Actively partner with God to serve Him and love others. Overcome negative thought patterns so you can brainstorm, develop, and create with the confidence of a go-getter girl! …then order today at the link here! Each chapter includes prayer prompts, Scripture for further study, questions for reflection, action steps to move your goal forward, and accompanying videos (for individuals or small groups). So grab a friend (or 8) and let's use God's Word as our compass to “do the thing”. After all, if not now…when?

This week, my friend Rachael Gilbert is on the podcast. We discuss how body image issues can develop and how to combat the lies in our heads with the truth in God's Word. In her new book, Image Restored, she uses a blueprint to work towards freedom. We discuss the significance of the blueprint idea and how it is just like building a new house from the foundation up. This conversation will encourage anyone who is or has struggled with body image to take the next step towards their own freedom story! Bio: Rachael Gilbert, MMFT, is a wife, mom, trauma-informed therapist, owner of BBC Health, and podcast host of Real Talk with Rachael. She combines her clinical expertise and personal experience to help women overcome fear and insecurity to walk confidently in their God-given dreams. A frequent speaker and article writer, Rachael lives near Dallas with her husband Matt and their three children. Anchor Verse: 2 Timothy 1:7 **Best idea ever: start an album on your phone photos app with verses that will encourage you to keep going! Hers is called "Stand Firm." Connect with Rachael: Website: https://rachaelgilbert.com IG: https://instagram.com/rachaeljgilbert FB: https://www.facebook.com/rachaeljoygilbert Click this link to preorder her book, which comes out on March 7th! Book: https://rachaelgilbert.com/image-restored/ ***This podcast is a proud member of the Spark Network! It is a network of Christian podcasts that cover so many different topics! Head over to: https://www.sparkmedia.ventures/spark-network#/ to find more amazing podcasts!!***

In this episode, we are chatting all about body image and how we renovate those insecurities. Rachael Gilbert is a trauma-informed therapist, owner of BBC Health, and podcast host of Real Talk with Rachael. She combines her clinical expertise and personal experience to help women overcome fear and insecurity to walk confidently in their God-given dreams. www.rachaelgilbert.comIG: @rachaeljgilbertFB: @rachaeljoygilbertImage Restored Book book: https://rachaelgilbert.com/image-restored/We would love to connect with you!!!https://www.instagram.com/lanastenner/https://www.tiktok.com/@lanastennerandgoatganghttps://lanastenner.com/newsletter/Email us at info@lanastenner.com

China has approved the first nasal Covid vaccine inhaled up the nose. James Gallagher, BBC Health and Science correspondent explains how a sniffed vaccine primes the immune system. Plus Claudia hears about the health consequences of a ban on abortion in some US states for young women who develop a breast cancer diagnosis during pregnancy. Professor Virginia Borges and Assistant Professor Nicole Christian from the University of Colorado explain the difficult decisions women are having to make. And resolution of the mystery pneumonia identified in Argentina. Presenter: Claudia Hammond Producer: Erika Wright (Picture: Coronavirus image. Credit: fotograzia / Getty Images)

More than two years after the emergence of Covid, infection levels are high once again. The Office for National Statistics estimates that 2.7 million people, or 1 in 25 of us, have got Coronavirus.There's concern too about new Omicron variants BA.4 and BA.5 – mutations which help the virus re-infect our bodies.But how worried should we actually be this time? Are the mutations normal or an alarming new development? And how much of a threat does Coronavirus still face to the NHS?Joining David Aaronovitch in The Briefing Room are:James Gallagher, BBC Health and Science Correspondent Gideon Skinner, Head of Politics Research in Public Affairs at Ipsos Miriam Deakin, Director of Policy and Stategy of NHS Providers Meaghan Kall, Epidemiologist at the UK Health Security Agency Neil Ferguson, Head of the MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis at Imperial College, London.Producers: Tim Mansel, Kirsteen Knight and Simon Watts. Editor: Richard Vadon. Studio Manager: Rod Farquhar Production co-ordinators: Siobhan Reed & Helena Warwick-Cross

Monkeypox is spreading in more than 20 countries where previously it has not been seen, but BBC Health reporter Smitha Mundasad explains that this is not a new disease. Presenter Claudia Hammond hears of an outbreak of a more serious strain in an area of the Democratic Republic of Congo that has no experience of Monkeypox. Professor Wim van Damme got in touch about his research trip to Maniema, a rural DRC province with more than 500 cases and 50 deaths. Plus, professor of virology Penny Moore discusses Covid variants in South Africa. Might waves of the virus be more predictable as surges appear to be settling into a six-monthly pattern? And a helpful new study on creams for childhood eczema. Presenter: Claudia Hammond Producer: Erika Wright Photo copyright: Professor Wim van Damme

Monkey Pox is spreading in more than 20 countries where previously it's not been seen, but BBC Health reporter Smitha Mundasad explains that this is not a new disease. Claudia hears of an outbreak of a more serious strain in an area of the Democratic Republic of Congo that has no experience of Monkey Pox. Professor Wim van Damme got in touch about his research trip to Maniema, a rural DRC province with more than 500 cases and 50 deaths. Plus Professor of Virology Penny Moore discusses Covid Variants in South Africa. Might waves of the virus be more predictable as surges appear to be settling into a six monthly pattern? And a helpful new study on creams for childhood Eczema. Presenter: Claudia Hammond Producer: Erika Wright Photo copyright: Professor Wim van Damme

Brand new results of a fourth Covid booster trial, with a mix and match approach including half doses, reveals good news for global vaccine rollout. BBC Health and Science correspondent James Gallagher explains. Plus evidence from Ohio where Professor Ihuoma Eneli's new paper shows how weight gain increased markedly in low-income US children and teenagers during early Covid-19. And the science of dreams, Claudia Hammond speaks to Brazilian neuroscientist Sidarta Ribeiro about his new wide ranging book The Oracle of Night. Presenter: Claudia Hammond Producer: Erika Wright (Picture: A patient who has received a fourth Covid-19 vaccination in Rieti, Italy. Photo credit: Riccardo Fabi/NurPhoto/Getty Images.)

Brand new results of a fourth Covid booster trial, with a mix and match approach including half doses, reveals good news for global vaccine rollout. BBC Health and Science correspondent James Gallagher explains. Plus evidence from Ohio where Professor Ihuoma Eneli's new paper shows how weight gain increased markedly in low-income US children and teenagers during early Covid-19. And the science of dreams, Claudia Hammond speaks to Brazilian neuroscientist Sidarta Ribeiro about his new wide ranging book The Oracle of Night. Presenter: Claudia Hammond Producer: Erika Wright (Picture: A patient who has received a fourth Covid-19 vaccination in Rieti, Italy. Photo credit: Riccardo Fabi/NurPhoto/Getty Images.)

Omicron update from James Gallagher, the BBC Health and Science Correspondent. And as New Zealand announce plans to ban cigarette sales to the next generation born after 2008, Claudia reviews the psychological evidence for such a policy working with Professor Robert West. And with wild birds migrating many countries are seeing an increase in Bird Flu. Dr Richard Webby, director of the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Studies on the Ecology of Influenza in Animals and Birds, explains the risk to human health is low but the implications are high. Presenter: Claudia Hammond Producer: Erika Wright (Picture: A doctor with a blood sample of Covid-19 Omicron variant. Photo credit: Yalcinsonat1/Gerry Images.)

Omicron update from James Gallagher, the BBC Health and Science Correspondent. And as New Zealand announce plans to ban cigarette sales to the next generation born after 2008, Claudia reviews the psychological evidence for such a policy working with Professor Robert West. And with wild birds migrating many countries are seeing an increase in Bird Flu. Dr Richard Webby, director of the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Studies on the Ecology of Influenza in Animals and Birds, explains the risk to human health is low but the implications are high. Presenter: Claudia Hammond Producer: Erika Wright (Picture: A doctor with a blood sample of Covid-19 Omicron variant. Photo credit: Yalcinsonat1/Gerry Images.)

New evidence on whether mixing Covid vaccines and spreading doses out gives better results. Plus, has five years of food labels in Chile warning of high fat, sugar or salt made a difference to obesity levels? Jane Chambers reports. And what gives some people a sense of entitlement? Emily Zitek, Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour at Cornell University explains her new research. Claudia's studio guest is James Gallagher, BBC Health and Science Correspondent. Presenter: Claudia Hammond Producer: Erika Wright (Picture: Three vials with different vaccines against Covid-19 by (L-R) Moderna, AstraZeneca and Pfizer-BioNTech. Photo credit: Thomas Kienzle/AFP/ Getty Images.)

New evidence on whether mixing Covid vaccines and spreading doses out gives better results. Plus, has five years of food labels in Chile warning of high fat, sugar or salt made a difference to obesity levels? Jane Chambers reports. And what gives some people a sense of entitlement? Emily Zitek, Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour at Cornell University explains her new research. Claudia's studio guest is James Gallagher, BBC Health and Science Correspondent. Presenter: Claudia Hammond Producer: Erika Wright (Picture: Three vials with different vaccines against Covid-19 by (L-R) Moderna, AstraZeneca and Pfizer-BioNTech. Photo credit: Thomas Kienzle/AFP/ Getty Images.)

Co-founder and Managing Director of Posture People, Jo Blood joins me for an International Women’s Day episode sponsored by Coast to Capital. Posture People is an independent ergonomic furniture consultancy who has helped countless companies and individuals to provide happier, healthier and more productive working environments.  Jo is an expert in her field having appeared on the BBC and been quoted by several publications including the Guardian, Evening Standard and Grazia magazine. During this episode Jo shares how she became an expert through experience, osmosis and her passion for helping people yet her  inner critic still speaks up.   We explore the experience of women in male dominated industries, how imposter syndrome can come and go and how the business adapted during covid. Plus you can find out more about making your home working environment more comfortable with a number of links below.  “I am continually reviewing things and have a strong inner critical voice, but that can drive me to do better” - Jo Blood      This week on She Rebel Radio : How we can become an expert by experience and osmosis, not always planning.  Exploring the inner critic and how imposter syndrome can manifest, change and sometimes drive us.  The challenges women can face when working in a male dominated industry  The personal questions that arise and impact of Covid on a well refined business model.  Advice on home working furniture that can impact you and your success  How Coast to Capital and the Natwest Accelerator Hub have supported her business growth   Additional Quote : “We all have days when we win, and days when we don’t, I keep asking how can we make life better? ”   - Jo Blood            Connect with Posture People Website : https://www.posturepeople.co.uk/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/posturepeopleuk/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/PosturePeopleUK   Working from home resources :  https://www.posturepeople.co.uk/working-from-home/ https://www.posturepeople.co.uk/product-category/home-working/   Publications  BBC Health check  https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1107982666261267    Grazia  https://graziadaily.co.uk/life/home/clever-hacks-to-make-your-home-office-work-for-you/   TES (teachers publication) https://www.tes.com/news/teachers-online-learning-coronavirus-5-tips-keeping-home-working-aches-and-pains-bay   Connect with Coast to Capital  Website : https://www.coast2capital.org.uk/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/coast2capital Twitter : https://twitter.com/C2CGrowthHub   Connect with Natwest Business Builder  https://natwestbusinessbuilder.com      Join the She Rebellion! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of She Rebel Radio - the podcast empowering women to unlearn conventional rules and create businesses of significance. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, leave a review, and share your favourite episodes with your friends on social media. We’d love for you to connect and continue the conversation with us at She Rebel Radio Members and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and be sure to visit our website. 

Claudia talks to Dr Lucia Chambal at the Central Hospital of Maputo in Mozambique. She is helping to coordinate the response of the country's largest hospital to an ongoing surge in new Covid patients. In the last three weeks, they've had to create more than new 150 beds to accommodate these patients, including erecting large tents to act as Covid wards in the hospital grounds. Dr Chambal talks about the pressures, saying they've admitted many more patients since January than during the entire period between last March and December. A study at New York hospital has revealed the substantial benefits of giving mobilising physiotherapy to hospitalised Covid-19 patients. In the first months of the pandemic at the Montefiore Medical Center when patient numbers dramatically increased, some patients received physiotherapy while others didn't because of a lack of PPE for therapists. Looking back at the fate of both groups of patients, the hospital has now found that the survival rate of those getting the therapy was twice that of those who didn't. What makes that result particularly interesting is the people who were given physical therapy were on average older and more likely to have risky health conditions. Yet their chances of survival were higher because of the therapy. Is coconut oil an amazing superfood or an overhyped food fad? Africa Life Clinic's Dayo Yusif reports from coconut heaven on Kenya's Indian Ocean coast. BBC Health and Science correspondent James Gallagher is Claudia's studio guest, talking about evidence from Israel that the vaccination programme there is reducing the spread of the coronavirus in the population: whether the drug Budesonide in asthma inhalers prevents Covid illness development: and whether there is such a thing as a superfood. Presenter: Claudia Hammond Producer: Andrew Luck-Baker (Picture: A woman walks with her daughter in Maputo, Mozambique in February 2021. Photo credit: Alfredo Zuniga/AFP/Getty Images.)

Claudia talks to Dr Lucia Chambal at the Central Hospital of Maputo in Mozambique. She is helping to coordinate the response of the country’s largest hospital to an ongoing surge in new Covid patients. In the last three weeks, they’ve had to create more than new 150 beds to accommodate these patients, including erecting large tents to act as Covid wards in the hospital grounds. Dr Chambal talks about the pressures, saying they’ve admitted many more patients since January than during the entire period between last March and December. A study at New York hospital has revealed the substantial benefits of giving mobilising physiotherapy to hospitalised Covid-19 patients. In the first months of the pandemic at the Montefiore Medical Center when patient numbers dramatically increased, some patients received physiotherapy while others didn’t because of a lack of PPE for therapists. Looking back at the fate of both groups of patients, the hospital has now found that the survival rate of those getting the therapy was twice that of those who didn’t. What makes that result particularly interesting is the people who were given physical therapy were on average older and more likely to have risky health conditions. Yet their chances of survival were higher because of the therapy. Is coconut oil an amazing superfood or an overhyped food fad? Africa Life Clinic’s Dayo Yusif reports from coconut heaven on Kenya’s Indian Ocean coast. BBC Health and Science correspondent James Gallagher is Claudia’s studio guest, talking about evidence from Israel that the vaccination programme there is reducing the spread of the coronavirus in the population: whether the drug Budesonide in asthma inhalers prevents Covid illness development: and whether there is such a thing as a superfood. Presenter: Claudia Hammond Producer: Andrew Luck-Baker (Picture: A woman walks with her daughter in Maputo, Mozambique in February 2021. Photo credit: Alfredo Zuniga/AFP/Getty Images.)

A highly-critical review of three medical treatments for women in the UK found thousands of lives had been harmed because officials failed to listen to safety worries and often dismissed them as "women's problems". The Cumberlege Review examined responses to concerns about a hormone pregnancy test, a drug for epilepsy, and vaginal mesh. We spoke to the BBC Health correspondent Anna Collinson, and to Baroness Cumberlege about her review. And we heard reaction from Clare Pelham, CEO of the Epilepsy Society, and Mary McLaughlin, who has campaigned for women affected by pelvic mesh in Ireland. The video games sector makes up more than half of the UK’s entire entertainment market. Women are 50% of those who play but the number of women working in the industry is much lower. Jordan Erica Webber, a video games expert, Katie Goode, who makes VR games, and Abbey Plumb, a producer for a games company discussed their experiences of working in the video games industry. It’s 1957 and Jean Swinney, a journalist on a local paper in the London suburbs, is investigating a story about a virgin birth. As she gets closer to the people involved Jean’s lonely and dutiful life becomes more interesting and she experiences a miracle of her own. Clare Chambers’ book ‘Small Pleasures’ is her first for 10 years and it was an item on Woman’s Hour which sparked the idea. After the death of her mother, Emma Winterschladen has gone through what she calls ‘missed mum moments’ including graduating university, her first job and more recently her engagement. How do motherless daughters navigate these big moments without their mothers? Freelance Editor, writer & illustrator Emma Winterschladen and psychologist Anjula Mutanda discuss. Twenty year old student Abigail McGourlay is the winner of The Arts Society’s national Isolation Artwork competition. She told us about her winning self-portrait 'Brewing'. Presenter: Jane Garvey Producer: Dianne McGregor

In summer of 2019 NICE approved the use of a completely new class of drugs: the gene silencers. These compounds are transforming the lives of families who have rare debilitating – and sometimes fatal - diseases such as amyloidosis and porphyria. James Gallagher, BBC Health and Science Correspondent, reveals the ups and downs in the story of how a Nobel prize winning discovery of RNA interference has become a useful drug in less than a quarter of a century. Professor Craig Mello, one of the winners of the Nobel Prize in 2006 for revealing the mechanism of RNA interference, and Professor Mark Kay of Stanford University, look back at the discovery. Sue Burrell, who has acute intermittent porphyria, explains how a gene silencing drug has reversed her symptoms of extreme pain. Dr Carlos Heras-Palou, an orthopaedic surgeon at Royal Derby Hospital, who has hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis has had his career saved by taking another gene silencing drug, patisaran. It has restored the feeling in his hands he had lost and means that he can continue to carry out operations. Professor Philip Hawkins, of the National Amyloidosis Centre at the Royal Free Hospital, tells James about how his team showed that this drug reverses some of the symptoms caused by the disease. As well as treating these rare conditions James discovers that this approach is being tried in untreatable neurodegenerative conditions. He talks to Professor Sarah Tabrizi of UCL about her research into stopping Huntington's disease, which is currently inevitably fatal. Akshay Vaishnaw of the biotech company Alnylam talks to James about the ups and downs of developing effective RNAi drugs. And Professor John Kastelein of Amsterdam University discusses the findings of a study into finding out if gene silencing could help prevent one of the biggest global killers; bad cholesterol that causes heart attacks and stroke. Picture: DNA molecules, structure of the genetic code, 3d rendering,conceptual image, Credit: Andy/GettyImages

Welcome to episode 43, where Richard and Pilar discuss the potential downsides of over-emphasising the need to be resilient at work: for organisations and employees. As usual, we have a lot of news and updates, including Richard's recent presentation at the ACBS World Conference in Dublin, updates to iOS to make your iPad (potentially) more useful and Richard's interview on the 'Stories of Success' podcast. Finally, we're not far off recording episode number 50 and we want to mark the occasion by gathering feedback and input from you, the listeners. So tweet us @MyPocketPsych with what you've loved about the episodes you've listened to, what you want to hear more of and how you've put what you've heard into practice. Use the hashtag #MPP50 so we can spot your messages.  As ever, thanks for listening! Resources mentioned in this episode 1. Wellbeing news Richard's blog post on resilience in the workplace: https://www.worklifepsych.com/resilience-putting-the-cart-before-the-horse/ Going home checklist from the NHS - a nice routine before leaving work? (Discovered via Rachel Lewis' LinkedIn post) The ACBS World Conference in Dublin  Mashable article on Burnout and self-care: https://mashable.com/article/burnout-treatment/?europe=true BBC Health check podcast, episode aired 26th of June 2019 How many hours do you need to work in order to get the mental health benefits of having a job? https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3csy9jx 2. Productivity news iOS 13 has been announced, including iPadOS - could it be a laptop replacement? https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-13-preview/ A lovely tweet I thought was relevant to procrastination: https://twitter.com/herminavc/status/1143796323633782785?s=21 3. Effectiveness news CIPD Festival of Work presentation and skills of the future Richard's appearance on Volker Balluer's podcast (Stories of Success) about what constitutes success http://storiesofsuccess.libsyn.com/take-it-from-a-coach-success-and-living-in-the-here-and-now?tdest_id=639027

Claims by a Chinese scientist that he has gene-edited human embryos, transplanted them producing genetically edited twins, who will pass on these changes to their offspring, has the scientific community outraged. The work, which was carried out in secret, has not been officially published or peer reviewed, but if the claims are to be taken seriously, this work severely flaunts international ethical guidelines at many levels. BBC Health and Science Correspondent James Gallagher explains the story so far. Little is known about the placenta and how it works, despite it being absolutely essential for supporting the baby as it grows inside the mother. When it doesn’t function properly, it can result in serious problems, from pre-eclampsia to miscarriage, with immediate and lifelong consequences for both mother and child. Our knowledge of this important organ is very limited because of a lack of good experimental models. Animals are too dissimilar to humans to provide a good model of placental development and implantation, and stem cell studies have largely proved unsuccessful. But one group of University Cambridge researchers have now created ‘mini-proto placentas’ – a cellular model, growing long-term, in 3D of the early stages of the placenta – that could provide a ‘window’ into early pregnancy and help transform our understanding of reproductive disorders. The Woodland Trust want you to tell them when you notice a tree, you regularly see, loses all of its leaves. Its part of their long term phonological study, Nature's Calendar . They hope to keep track of the effect of climate change on the timings of annual tree events.

BBC Health and Science correspondent James Gallagher explores the latest research into how our second genome, the vast and diverse array of microbes that live on and in our bodies, is driving our metabolism and our health and how we can change it for the better. In this second episode he explores how researchers are uncovering a vital relationship between the healthy bugs we accumulate in our gut and our immune system . We have over the past 50 years done a terrific job of eliminating infectious disease. But in we've also done the same to many good bacteria and as a result we're seeing an enormous and terrifying increase in autoimmune disease and in allergy. Could correcting our encounters with bugs at birth, and in the first few month of life set us on a path of good health? And in if in later life the delicate balance between our body and bugs gets skewed, leading to inflammatory diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome or frailty in old age, how can this be rectified? Illustration by Katie Horwich Producer: Adrian Washbourne

Are we on the cusp of a new approach to healthy living and treating disease? BBC Health and Science correspondent James Gallagher explores the latest research into how our second genome, the vast and diverse array of microbes that live on and in our bodies, is driving our metabolism and our health. Recent DNA analysis by the Human Microbiome Project detailed the vast and diverse array of microbes in and on our body - bacteria, archaea, fungi and viruses. It has been described as our second genome - a source of huge genetic diversity, a modifier of disease, an essential component of immunity, and an "organ" that influences not just our metabolism but also our mental health. Unlike the human genome which is fixed at birth, this "second genome" can be manipulated in many ways. Researchers have suggested that our gut microbiome has a major role in the development of chronic conditions such as obesity, inflammatory bowel disease and asthma. Now the work has moved onto detailed analysis of the microbes in people with specific problems and measures to change the microbiome. In this major three-part series, James Gallagher investigates the key research shaping our ability not just to read our microbiome and look at predispositions, but to change it for the better. From the ability to manipulate it to stem chronic disease, to the role it plays in determining our health from birth, to its surprising influence on our brain and behaviour - should we now think of ourselves not as self-sufficient organisms, but as complex ecosystems colonized by numerous competing and health-giving microbes? Picture: Probiotic bacteria Lactobacillus, Credit: Dr Microbe/Getty Images Producer: Adrian Washbourne

Last November Sierra Leone was declared Ebola free. By then, the epidemic had killed over 11,000 people in West Africa. The speed at which it took off highlighted the poor state of healthcare in the affected countries. Now in Sierra Leone some of the facilities created to deal with Ebola are being repurposed, to take in wider health care needs. The capital Freetown’s main hospital now has a new accident and emergency department, developed from the facilities created there to deal with Ebola. Around the country medical laboratories set up to detect and confirm Ebola cases are now being equipped with new diagnostic machines capable of detecting nearly 50 other viral diseases. BBC Health correspondent Matthew Hill has been to take a look and asks how useful this high-tech approach will be in the fight against disease in Sierra Leone. (Photo: A sign warning of the dangers of ebola outside a government hospital in Freetown on August 13, 2014, Credit: Carl de Souza/AFP/Getty Images)

Facebook starts 2011 on a high as the company has been valued at $50bn after new investment. But can Facebook be worth that much? Benjamin Cohen, Technology Editor for Channel 4 News and Matthew Horsman, founder of Medatique, discuss what the world's biggest social network is really worth.The attorney general issued a warning to editors last week after some newspapers and broadcasters reported personal details about Chris Jefferies, the man arrested in connection to the murder of Joanna Yeates. Media lawyer Susan Aslan, journalism professor Brian Cathcart and former editor of The Sun Kelvin MacKenzie discuss whether the coverage went too far and ask if Britian's contempt of court laws are outdated. Over the Christmas period, stories about seasonal flu dominated the news. But has this year been significantly worse or were reports exaggerated? BBC Health correspondent Branwyn Jeffreys discusses how the media reports the flu.And, as ITV News is banned from a press conference on the Joanna Yeates case by Avon and Somerset police, we speak to ITV's editor-in-chief David Mannion about his reaction to ITV's exclusion. The producer is Olivia Skinner.