Podcasts about wellbeing lab

Grief is a universal experience, but one that we navigate alone. It's also one of the most-requested topics for me to cover here at the Wellbeing Lab.So, for the final episode of Season 2 I talk with Andy Langford about grief and bereavement. Andy has worked in this field for over twenty years and is the Clinical Director at the charity Cruse. They help people with bereavement support, information and campaigning and you can find out more about their work here.This is a big topic and there are so many more avenues we could have explored, but I'd be delighted to hear what you thought, or to hear your experiences with grief. The Wellbeing Lab team read all the correspondence that comes in and you can contact the lab on the links below:Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Email: hello@wellbeinglabpodcast.comThe Wellbeing Lab is produced by AudioAF and is part of the Acast creator network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you find it easy to express yourself? If so, how do you like to do it?This week I'm talking to art psychotherapist Charlotte Daley. She works predominantly with children and young people, helping them interpret and express their emotions whilst they create a piece of art. It's a form of therapy that I've benefitted from in the past, so I wanted to bring it to you and discuss some of the theory behind it. So off I went to Crystal Palace in London to meet Charlotte and make some artwork.Follow the Wellbeing Lab social media channels if you want to see my final piece: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. You can also email hello@wellbeinglabpodcast.com with your thoughts and feedback. Or send me pictures of your artwork. I'd love to see them.You can see more from Charlotte on her Instagram, or on her website.The Wellbeing Lab is produced by AudioAF and is part of the Acast creator network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Young has dealt with huge changes both in his personal and professional life. The original Pop Idol winner turned writer and actor has had eight albums, four of which went to number one, won two brit awards and a Laurence Olivier nomination for his performance in Cabaret in the West End. He is currently starring in the one man play Song From Far Away at Hampstead Theatre in London and hosts his own podcast 'The Wellbeing Lab' which discusses mental health and wellbeing. He's also written five books including 'Anything is Possible', 'To Be a Gay Man' and 'Be Yourself and Happier, the A-Z of Wellbeing'.In this compelling episode, Will talks to Annie about his relationship with change, snobbery in music, courage and standing up to Simon Cowell, his childhood at boarding school, learning boundaries, his brother's suicide and his search for joy. You can listen to The Wellbeing Lab here:https://podfollow.com/1614065266/viewContent warning: this episode discusses suicide. Should you be affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, in the UK, The Samaritans can be reached on 116 123. Hotlines in other countries can be found here. Changes is a deaf friendly podcast, transcripts can be accessed here: https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nobody's perfect*, but striving for perfection can get us into mental health troubles and affect our day-to-day lives.My guest, Thomas Curran, is the world's leading expert on perfectionism and in his book The Perfection Trap, he shares his personal experience of how impossibly high expectations stand in the way of happiness, health, and success. He also talks about why this is a growing problem and what we can do about it.If this episode hits home for you, please share your thoughts, feelings and feedback. Here's all the ways you can get in touch with the Wellbeing Lab:Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Email: hello@wellbeinglabpodcast.com*Except me and producer Amy at the Wellbeing Lab.The Wellbeing Lab is produced by AudioAF and is part of the Acast creator network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another hotly requested topic for you this week.It's Borderline Personality Disorder, explained and explored by the wonderful Dr Chetna Kang. Dr Chetna makes her return to the Wellbeing Lab to delve into the causes of BPD, the symptoms, the treatments and the misconceptions.If you're looking for information on Marsha M. Linehan, the developer of dialectical behaviour therapy mentioned in the episode, you can find her handouts and worksheets here, plus her memoir, Building A Life Worth Living, here.The Wellbeing Lab team read all the correspondence that comes in, so please get in touch if you have anything to say about this episode, or any other. You can contact the lab on the links below:Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Email: hello@wellbeinglabpodcast.comThe Wellbeing Lab is produced by AudioAF and is part of the Acast creator network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all know that exercise is good for us and, usually, makes us feel better, but why? In this episode I learn about the science of what happens when we exercise, how technology can aid our exercise efforts and that everything I thought I knew about endorphins is wrong.My guest is Dr Joseph Firth, a UKRI research fellow at Manchester University, who researches physical health and lifestyle interventions for improving mental health.Please let me know what you thought of the episode. Here's all the ways you can be part of the Wellbeing Lab community:Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Email: hello@wellbeinglabpodcast.comThe Wellbeing Lab is produced by AudioAF and is part of the Acast creator network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode I'm talking about adult-diagnosed ADHD. It's something I've been hearing a lot about recently, so I wanted to find out what it's like to get an ADHD diagnosis as an adult and how that can effect your life going forward. My guest is the amazing Vivienne Isebor. She's the founder of ADHD Babes, as well as being a psychotherapist and a singer... and she's very funny.The Wellbeing Lab team always read all the correspondence that comes in, so please get in touch if you have anything to say about this episode, or any other. You can contact the lab on the links below:Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Email: hello@wellbeinglabpodcast.comThe Wellbeing Lab is produced by AudioAF and is part of the Acast creator network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome! The hiatus has come to an end, dear listener. I'm back with a fresh batch of episodes of The Wellbeing Lab and the season begins with a biggie.I'm unpacking confidence. How to get it, how to keep it and why it might be lacking in the first place. Many of you have been in touch asking me to cover this, so I settled down for a chat with psychotherapist and Sunday Times bestselling author Anna Mathur, whose book 'Know Your Worth' asks the hard questions about why we feel the way we do.As ever, I'd love to know what you think of the episode. Here's all the ways you can be in touch with me:Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Email: hello@wellbeinglabpodcast.comI'm also delighted to tell you I'm now a Patron of Shout, the UK's first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.The Wellbeing Lab is produced by AudioAF and is part of the Acast creator network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've reached the final episode of Season 1 and I've saved one of my favourite topics 'til last. In this episode I explore the world of attachment with research scientist Dr. Suzanne Zeedyk. Dr. Suzanne's research begins with tiny babies, but she says our attachment styles can affect us into adulthood. It's fascinating stuff.If you want to learn more, you can read up on attachment on Dr. Suzanne's website.All being well, we'll be back with Season 2 soon, so make sure you're subscribed to the podcast to stay up to date with new releases.And please keep getting in touch. I want the Wellbeing Lab community to continue so here's all the ways you can be part of that community:Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Email: hello@wellbeinglabpodcast.comThe Wellbeing Lab is produced by AudioAF and is part of the Acast creator network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we have a panel discussion about decolonial digital mental health with three leading experts on the topic: Sachin Pendse, Munmun De Choudhury, and Neha Kumar   Sachin is a PhD student in Human-Centered Computing at Georgia Tech, researching the role that technology plays in addressing barriers that prevent people from receiving consistent mental health care.   Munmun is the Associate Professor in the School of Interactive Computing at Georgia Tech. She founded and directs the Social Dynamics and Wellbeing Lab that seeks to develop technologies for improving our mental well-being.   Neha is an Associate Professor at Georgia Tech and leads the Technology and Design for Empowerment lab with a focus on the intersection of human-centered computing and global development.    Full show notes for this episode can be found at Radicalai.org.  If you enjoy this episode please make sure to subscribe, submit a rating and review, and connect with us on twitter at twitter.com/radicalaipod

At the Wellbeing Lab this week I discuss eating disorders with Dr Omara Naseem. She's a counselling psychologist and a specialist in treating eating disorders. I came to this topic with great curiosity but knowing very little and I left having learnt a lot. We don't use any descriptive language in this episode, but if you feel like this may be a triggering topic please proceed with caution.As ever, I'd love to know what you think. You can get in touch with the lab via the links belowInstagram, Facebook, Twitter or Email: hello@wellbeinglabpodcast.comAnd here are some resources that Dr Omara recommends if you're looking for further information:Beat Eating Disorders charityGetting Better Bite by BiteSkills-based Caring for a Loved One with an Eating DisorderDr Omara's websiteFreddie Flintoff's documentary (available on iPlayer until Sept 2022)The Wellbeing Lab is produced by AudioAF and is part of the Acast creator network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode takes a deep dive into the world of narcissism. Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Chetna Kang tells me about the spectrum of narcissistic traits, what to expect if you're in a relationship with a narcissist and how the disorder can be treated. It's a big topic and we could have talked for hours.As always, let me know what you think about this episode, or any other. You can contact the lab on the links below:Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Email: hello@wellbeinglabpodcast.comYou can find out more about Chetna and her work on her website.The Wellbeing Lab is produced by AudioAF and is part of the Acast creator network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is there a good way to have an argument? My guest Ian Leslie thinks so. In order to better understand conflict, he spent time with hostage negotiators, interrogators and all kinds of people who have difficult conversations for a living. In this episode he tells me about what he learnt and how we can use some of the techniques to communicate better in our own relationships.I'd love to know what you think. You can contact the lab on the links below:Instagram @thewellbeinglabpodcastFacebook @thewellbeinglabpodcastTwitter @thewellbeinglabEmail: hello@wellbeinglabpodcast.comIf you'd like to read more of Ian's work, the book 'How to Disagree' is here and this is his website.The Wellbeing Lab is produced by AudioAF and is part of the Acast creator network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello sweeties! We're back for a sneaky little bonus episode, with the one and only, gay AND pop icon, Will Young!May 9th to 15th 2022 is Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK, and this year's theme is loneliness. In this special episode, we explore loneliness in relation to LGBTQ+ people, before diving into our gorgeous interview with the incredibly open Will Young. As Will celebrates the 20th anniversary of winning Pop Idol this year, we talk about what he remembers from that historic day and his own experiences with loneliness and mental health - both of which have led him to his new book, Be Yourself and Happier: The A-Z of Wellbeing and podcast The Wellbeing Lab. Plus plenty more about gardening, gay-shame, and cults...Check out linktr.ee/bottomingpod, follow on Instagram and Twitter @bottomingpod and find more resources from this season at bottomingpodcast.com. You can now rate and review us on both Apple Podcasts and Spotify Podcasts - we'd love you even more if you did! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bottomingpodcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's another great episode exploring Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and sound therapy.First of all I talk to Helen from Wiltshire who lives with OCD. She describes the triggers for her contamination OCD, when she got her diagnosis and how it affects her day to day life.Then I speak to Jane Everett, a sound therapist who runs ‘Silence and Noise'. I visited her in Cornwall for a session and it was the most beautiful afternoon. At the end of the episode you can hear some of the soundscapes Jane creates.Here are some useful links and resources: OCD UK is a charity providing advice and support to those affected by OCD. The charity 'Mind' also has a list of useful contacts if you're looking for support with OCD.Jane can be found at her website or on Instagram.And here's all the info for MY new book Be Yourself and Happier.The Wellbeing Lab is produced by AudioAF and is part of the Acast creator network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I discuss dissociative disorders and equine therapy. Would you put those two topics together? I would!First of all I talk to Emma Jack, who is the Deputy CEO & Deputy Clinical Director at CDS UK. She sheds light on the intricacies of dissociative disorders. Then I trot over to Richmond Park for a conversation with Dr Andreas Liefooghe, a psychologist, psychotherapist and lifelong horseman who runs Operation Centaur in Richmond Park. I got to meet one of the horses Dr Andreas works with as he explained equine therapy.Here are some useful links and resources: These links are for Operation Centaur's social media channels and this is Dr Andreas' book.For further reading, Emma Jack recommends two books: The Truth About Trauma and Dissociation and The Body Keeps the Score.And here's where you can find my new book Be Yourself and Happier.The Wellbeing Lab is produced by AudioAF and is part of the Acast creator network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I present you with a sex special!Often people don't talk about sex enough so I want to explore two issues on opposite ends of the spectrum... sex addiction and loss of sex drive. Joining me is Marian O'Connor, a psychosexual and relationship therapist and head of psychosexual training at Tavistock Relationships, and Dr Amani Zarroug, a clinical psychologist and relationship and psychosexual therapist. We discuss the role of porn in sex addiction, what might cause a loss in sex drive and how culture makes its mark on our sexual attitudes.Please keep getting in touch. You can contact the podcast on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, or you can email hello@wellbeinglabpodcast.com.Here are some useful links and resources: You can find Dr Amani on Instagram or via her website.Marian's website is here and she has chapters in two recent books.And here's all the info for MY new book Be Yourself and Happier.The Wellbeing Lab is produced by AudioAF and is part of the Acast creator network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're a high achiever, do you ever wonder if you sometimes use success to mask pain? Performer Will Young recognises this is something he did for many years. Now though, he's discovered the importance of actively connecting to others and physically moving trauma out of his body when he finds himself in a low place.In this chat with Fearne he explains how he spent much of his career comparing himself to others in a way that was crippling for his mental health, and they both explore why they struggle to deal with rejection.Will's podcast, The Wellbeing Lab, is out now and Will's new book Be Yourself and Happier: The A-Z of Wellbeing is out on April 21 via Penguin Books.CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains conversations about suicidal thoughts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I talk about feedback in the workplace, why nobody wants to receive it and nobody wants to give it! I discuss how to deal with difficult workplace relationships and how to ask for a raise... that's a really tricky one. My guest is Thomas Erikson, a lecturer, management consultant, and author of ‘Surrounded By Idiots'.Also this episode I speak to Tracey Shors, a neuroscientist and distinguished professor at Rutgers University. She's got some interesting ideas about rumination and how to overcome it and she's the author of a book called ‘Everyday Trauma'.I'd love to hear from you if anything you've heard resonates. You can contact the podcast on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, or you can email hello@wellbeinglabpodcast.comHere are some useful links and resources: You can find Thomas on Instagram and there's information about his books here.Here's more about Tracey's book Everyday Trauma.And here's all the info for MY new book Be Yourself and Happier.The Wellbeing Lab is produced by AudioAF and is part of the Acast creator network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thank you all so much for getting in touch. I love hearing from you and I'm proud of the community we're creating.In this week's episode I chat to the founder of ‘Renew Breakup Bootcamp' Amy Chan and discuss all things relationships, including the myth of closure. I loved the chat with Amy and her book is fantastic. I also speak to Vijay Rana, a somatic experience trauma practitioner. I've worked with Vijay for a long time and have learnt a lot about what somatic therapy is and how the nervous system works in driving the mind. Enjoy!Here are some useful links and resources: You can connect with Amy Chan on Instagram and find out more about her bootcamps here, plus you can find her book here.Here's the still face experiment video Vijay mentioned and his website is here if you want to find out more about his work.And here's all the info for MY new book Be Yourself and Happier, which comes out next month.The Wellbeing Lab is produced by AudioAF and is part of the Acast creator network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Wellbeing Lab Podcast I chat about Body Dysmorphic Disorder with Hannah Kate Lewis, who is currently studying for a PhD in eating disorder prevention and also has personal experience with BDD. It's a topic that deserves more attention and I'm pleased I've been able to shine a light on it. I also chat to Dr Helen Kennerley who is a consultant clinical psychologist and an expert in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I had really interesting conversations with both guests about CBT and I learnt a lot in this episode, I hope you do too.I also spoke to YOU dear listener about your experiences with body dysmorphia, I really appreciate you getting in touch and sharing your stories.Here are some useful links and resources: Hannah recommends looking up the BDD Foundation if you're after more information on BDD.Here's more on David Burns' Feeling Good, the book that Helen and I discussed.And here's all the info for MY new book Be Yourself and Happier, which comes out next month.The Wellbeing Lab is produced by AudioAF and is part of the Acast creator network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome to the first episode of The Wellbeing Lab - live from my kitchen table and, of course, sat next to the dogs. This week, I chat to psychotherapist and addiction specialist Pamela Roberts exploring the subject of shopping addiction. We discuss the addiction itself, as well as what might be beneath it. Also on today's episode, I discuss the importance of boundaries with author, speaker and life coach Michelle Elman. Get ready to wave goodbye to people pleasing!I'd LOVE to hear from you, please write in with your experiences and I'll read and discuss next week. Please note that all correspondence is treated with strict confidentiality.Get in touch via Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or email hello@wellbeinglabpodcast.comHere are some useful links and resources:Find out more about Pamela's work hereAnd if you're interested in Michelle's book, have a look here. You can connect with her on social media tooI also have a book coming out, more on that next week, but you can find out about it here in the meantimeThe Wellbeing Lab is produced by AudioAF and is part of the Acast creator network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Wellbeing Lab podcast hosted by Will Young.Each week, join Will and a team of knowledgeable mental health & wellbeing experts as they explore and spotlight various topics which often don't get enough airtime. They will discuss subjects ranging from shopping addiction, creating boundaries, body dysmorphia, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), trauma, obsessive compulsive disorder and beyond. Here at The Wellbeing Lab podcast, the aim is to create a safe, fun, curious and understanding space, with the ultimate goal of helping listeners.We want to hear from YOU, please get in touch with us...Instagram @thewellbeinglabpodcastFacebook @thewellbeinglabpodcastTwitter @thewellbeinglabEmail: hello@wellbeinglabpodcast.comThe Wellbeing Lab is produced by AudioAF and is part of the Acast creator network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Making Positive Psychology Work For Communities, a special edition podcast series brought to you by The Wellbeing Lab that highlights a community wellbeing case study in Midland, Michigan, USA. Grab your free copy of the Surprising Stories eBook here > www.thewellbeinglab.com/communitypodcast

Our guest for this episode is Munmun De Choudhury, a professor of interactive computing at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where she leads the Social Dynamics and Wellbeing Lab. Her research centers on using social media to better understand and improve mental health. She draws on an interdisciplinary approach, combining social computing, machine learning and natural language analysis with insights and theories from the social, behavioral and health sciences. In this episode, Munmun tells us what led to her research and why she wanted to focus on people's wellbeing. She emphasizes how web science can help progress the ways that we currently approach mental health, but also talks about the challenges in her research. And she gets into how people signal or share about their mental health on the Web. To hear all this and more, listen to this episode. Click here for this episode's transcript, and click here for this episode's show notes.

Peggy is an associate professor at the Centre for Wellbeing Science at the University of Melbourne. Her research is collaborative in nature and draws on a variety of methodologies to examine questions around who thrives in life and why and she has published 3 books and over 100 peer-reviewed articles and chapters. Danielle is a registered psychologist, and the Co-Founder of The Wellbeing Lab, and the Co-Creator of The PERMAH Wellbeing Survey. In this week's episode, we discover the practical steps communities are taking to care for people’s well-being, even in the face of significant struggles. Connect with Dr. Peggy Kern: https://www.peggykern.org/ You’ll Learn: [02:41] Peggy explains how people are managing to thrive even in the face of challenging circumstances. [07:32] Peggy shares the factors interpersonal, intrapersonal and external factors that appear to be supporting people’s wellbeing. [13:07] Peggy outlines how people can boost their levels of thriving across their communities, even in the face of struggle. [16:46] Peggy offers some insights into the greatest causes of struggles and how these can be reduced in communities. Thanks for listening! MPPW Podcast on Facebook Thanks so much for joining me again this week.  If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of this post. Please leave an honest review for the Making Positive Psychology Work Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them.  And don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It’s free! You can also listen to all the episodes of Making Positive Psychology Work streamed directly to your smartphone or iPad through stitcher. No need for downloading or syncing. Until next time, take care!  Thank you, Peggy!

Host: Shanna Draheim, Director, Policy Research Labs Over the last month, our colleagues at The Wellbeing Lab headed out into the state of Michigan to measure the wellbeing of 1,500 people representative of Michiganders. They asked the question, “How are we doing?” and delved into how people were boosting their levels of thriving and reducing their levels of struggle at this time. The survey data shows valuable forms of wellbeing support that their families and community had been providing and what actions their workplaces and bosses were taking that were having a positive impact. The Wellbeing Lab will give highlights of the report. Discover the roles that struggle, psychological safety, families, allyship and vaccinations have played in helping people care for their wellbeing, and the practices you can implement in your own community. And we will discuss ways of intelligently applying these findings as a network.

Dr. Michelle McQuaid, Co-Founder of the Wellbeing Lab, talks about psychological safety, why it's now more important than ever, and why measuring wellbeing is key to success.