Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast

Work’s a bit different these day, isn't it? Neat desks have been replaced with multitasking kitchen tables, colleagues with noisy family members, and some semblance of work-life balance with a messy mélange of the two. We want things to be business as usual; to get our heads down and plough on, grateful – amidst massive economic insecurity – to still have a job. But, if you’re finding it really bloody difficult to do so in these altered circumstances, you’re not alone. Joining Roisín to discuss how we can all navigate this new work world order is Nir Eyal, behavioural engineering expert, author of Indistractable: How To Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life, and (good news for any working parents listening) a seasoned home-schooler. In this episode, he explains why the current situation is so ripe for burnout and shares simple tactics to help us fine-tune our focus so we can work, and live, better - during these unprecedented times, and beyond. Join Women’s Health on Instagram: @womenshealthukJoin Roisín on Instagram: @roisin.dervishokaneJoin Nir on Instagram: @neyal99 Topics:How to map your values onto your time when creating a scheduleSmarter ways to discuss workload with your bossHow to stop your children interrupting youTwo tech recommendations to conquer distractionWhy self-compassionate people tend to be the most successful Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're two weeks into lockdown life and looking ahead to a sunny Easter weekend spent…indoors. Milestone birthdays are now reduced to a collection of small squares on a laptop screen and everything from holidays to weddings that have been months - years - in the planning have been called off. Of course, there are bigger things going on: people are losing their lives, their jobs and their loved ones during the coronavirus crisis. So, how do we manage our feelings about our own, comparatively trivial, lockdown losses when there’s a global pandemic unfolding - and is it okay to even ask the question? Yes, says this week’s guest, renowned psychotherapist and bestselling author Julia Samuel MBE. In this episode, she tells Roisín why it’s okay to feel gutted about disruptions in our own little worlds, how to process negative feelings and why emotional self-maintenance helps us show up better for those who need us right now. Join Women’s Health on Instagram: @womenhealthukJoin Roisín on Instagram: @roisin.dervishokaneJoin Julia on Instagram: @juliasamuelmbeTopics:The importance of setting a routine right nowA simple technique to stop catastrophisingAngry journalling: why it might work for youWhy doing good makes you feel betterOffer: You can get six issues of Women’s Health magazine sent direct to your door priced at just £6 for 6 issues. That’s a massive saving of 76% on carefully-curated, award-winning journalism on health, wellness, nutrition, fitness and beauty. All you need to do is go to Hearstmagazines.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Regular listeners will know that we normally focus on helping you reach a health or wellness goal. But these aren’t normal times. The novel coronavirus, or Covid-19, is now a global pandemic, and in the UK, we’re facing what the Prime Minister has declared ‘the worst public health crisis for a generation’. Right now, all we - like you - want to know, is how to stay as physically and mentally well as possible, and how we can minimise the risk of causing harm to others. So, that’s exactly what we’ll be aiming to find out over the next few episodes, where we’ll be putting your coronavirus questions to scientists, healthcare professionals and fitness experts. In this episode, Senior Editor Roisín Dervish-O’Kane chats to Dr Jenna Macciochi, a lecturer in immunology at the University of Sussex and author of new book Immunity: The Science Of Staying Well.Join Women’s Health on Instagram: @womenshealthukJoin Roisín Dervish-O’Kane on Instagram: @roisin.dervishokaneJoin Dr Jenna Macciochi on Instagram: @dr_jenna_macciochiTopics: Why is there so much misinformation around Covid-19?Can ‘boosting your immunity’ protect you from the virus? Should you forgo alcohol during lockdown?Why is resistance training so good for your immune system? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Regular listeners will know that we normally focus on helping you reach a health or wellness goal. But these aren’t normal times. The novel coronavirus, or Covid-19, is now a global pandemic, and in the UK, we’re facing what the Prime Minister has declared ‘the worst public health crisis for a generation’. Right now, all we - like you - want to know, is how to stay as physically and mentally well as possible, and how we can minimise the risk of causing harm to others. So, that’s exactly what we’ll be aiming to find out over the next few episodes, where we’ll be putting your coronavirus questions to scientists, healthcare professionals and fitness experts. In this episode, Senior Editor Roisín Dervish-O’Kane chats to Laura Hoggins, PT and Head of Brand at Foundry Fitness, author of Lift Yourself and coach at FIIT about getting motivated, adjusting your fitness goals and creating a fitness routine you can stick with.Join Women’s Health on Instagram: @womenshealthukJoin Roisín Dervish-O’Kane on Instagram: @roisin.dervishokaneJoin Laura Hoggins on Instagram: @laurabicepsTopics:How to stay motivated when your plans are on holdWhat muscle groups to prioritise if you’re hunched over a desk all dayHow to build a circuit without any kitHow to get your cardio in when you’re houseboundOffer: With our Sweat and Reset training programme, you will receive all the benefits of a personal trainer, from the comfort of your own home. For this week only, you can get 12 weeks' access to our Sweat and Reset training programme with a huge 25% discount if you go to getfiit.tv/wh – so that's just £3.75 per week. Or if you want to go for an annual Fiit subscription, it’s £120 for the year - only £2.30 per week.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the country comes to terms with the new normal of social distancing, self-isolating and staying home, managing your mental health has become more difficult - and vital. In light of this, we’re breaking with our usual format to bring you a bonus episode of expert-backed advice on how to cope in these dramatically-altered times. Here, Clinical Psychologist Dr Jessamy Hibberd, who has partnered with other mental health professionals to deliver evidence-based advice via Instagram, explains why uncertainty feels so alarming, the small things you can do every day to feel well and how to manage an existing mental health condition during this difficult time. For more expert-backed advice follow @from_the_other_chair @mumologist @thepsychologymum @the_thomas_connectionJoin Women’s Health on Instagram: @womenshealthukJoin Roisín Dervish-O’Kane on Instagram: @roisin.dervishokaneJoin Dr Jessamy Hibberd on Instagram: @drjessamyTopics: How can you follow the news while protecting your mental health?What’s a negative bias and how can you avoid it?How can you manage disappointment over cancelled plans?How can you manage an existing mental health condition? What’s behavioural activation and how can it help you right now?NOTE: While we are attempting to keep our content as up to date as possible, the situation surrounding the coronavirus pandemic continues to develop rapidly, so it’s possible than some information and recommendations may have changed. For any concerns or for the latest advice, you can visit the following sites: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/events-as-they-happenhttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Regular listeners will know that we normally focus on helping you reach a health or wellness goal. But these aren’t normal times. The novel coronavirus, or Covid-19, is now a global pandemic, and in the UK, we’re facing what the Prime Minister has declared ‘the worst public health crisis for a generation’. Right now, all we - like you - want to know, is how to stay as physically and mentally well as possible, and how to minimise the risk of causing harm to others. So, that’s exactly what we’ll be aiming to find out over the next few episodes, where we’ll be putting your coronavirus questions to scientists, healthcare professionals and fitness experts - starting with Dr Chintal Patel. Dr Patel studied immunology at university before going on to qualify as a GP. Today, she practises in central London, putting her on the frontline of the Covid-19 response in the UK. In this episode, she reveals what life has been like for GPs these past few weeks, answers your questions and shares the practises she’s been using to keep herself and her family safe and well. Join Women’s Health on Instagram: @womenshealthukJoin Roisín Dervish-O’Kane on Instagram: @roisin.dervishokaneJoin Dr Chintal Patel on Instagram: @drchintalskitchenTopics: What is a coronavirus and why is this one posing such a threat?What does flattening the curve mean, and why it is so important? What are the key symptoms of Covid-19, and how should you manage them?How should you talk to children about this pandemic? Links and references:https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/events-as-they-happenhttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.htmlhttps://www.mindheart.co/descargables Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We suspect you’ve felt the feel-good benefits of diving head first into a bowl of pasta first-hand. But beyond the emotional response that food can trigger, what you eat every day can have a very real impact on the day to day workings of your brain - and how you feel. Enter nutritional psychiatry: a growing field of research that’s unpicking the relationship between food and feelings. Sounds complicated, but it’s actually really simple to put into practise. Here to help us translate the science into a shopping list is Kimberley Wilson, Chartered Psychologist and author of the brand new book How To Build A Healthy Brain. Join Women’s Health on Instagram: @womenshealthukJoin Roisín Dervish-O’Kane on Instagram: @roisin.dervishokaneJoin Kimberley Wilson on Instagram: @foodandpsychHave a goal in mind that you want us to put to the experts? Shoot on a DM on Instagram - we're @womenshealthuk. Or drop us an email on womenshealth@womenshealthmag.co.uk.Topics: What is nutritional psychiatry? What are cooled carbs, and why are they so useful? What’s the perfect meal to eat for brain health?How does alcohol affect the brain?PLEASE NOTE: This episode includes a mention of where to buy your tickets for Women's Health Live. Since this episode was recorded, the event has been cancelled, due to the ongoing situation with Covid-19. For full details on this decision, and information on how to get a refund, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can read books about female desire on the Tube and buy a vibrator from Boots. But the statistics tell a different story about the sex lives of UK women. We’re having less sex than we were a decade ago, and we’re having less satisfying sex than men. This matters, since the research is clear that regular, satisfying sex has a positive impact on your mental and physical health. With that in mind, we’ve called upon the expertise of a real life sex doctor to tackle the goal of building a more satisfying sex life. This week, Senior Editor Roisín Dervish-O’Kane chats to Dr Karen Gurney, a clinical psychologist, psycho-sexologist and the author of the brand new book <Mind The Gap: The Truth About Desire And How To Futureproof Your Sex Life>. Join Women’s Health on Instagram: @womenshealthukJoin Roisín Dervish-O’Kane on Instagram: @roisin.dervishokaneJoin Dr Karen Gurney on Instagram: @thesexdoctor Have a goal in mind that you want us to put to the experts? Find us on Instagram @womenshealthuk and drop a voice note into our inbox, telling us your name and your goal, and it could be the subject of a future episode.  Topics: Why good sex is so good for your healthHow mindfulness can deliver better orgasmsHow to manage anxiety for better sexThe secret to good sex in a long-term relationshipPLEASE NOTE: This episode includes a mention of where to buy your tickets for Women's Health Live. Since this episode was recorded, the event has been cancelled, due to the ongoing situation with Covid-19. For full details on this decision, and information on how to get a refund, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the personality trait that comes with a cultural stamp of approval. Working hard, striving for better results, never settling - these qualities aren't just socially acceptable, they're actively encouraged. But while your perfectionism can indeed reward you with success, it can also compromise your emotional wellbeing. Research has linked perfectionism with a whole host of health issues, from raising your risk of anxiety and depression, to putting you on a path to burnout. This week, Senior Editor Roisín Dervish O’Kane hears from one of the foremost researchers on perfectionism, Dr Thomas Curran, Professor of Psychological and Behavioural Science at London School of Economics, and Clinical Psychologist Dr Jessamy Hibberd, author of The Imposter Cure, to find out why perfectionism can be so damaging, and how to manage it for the sake of your wellbeing. Join Women’s Health on Instagram: @womenshealthukJoin Roisín Dervish-O’Kane on Instagram: @roisin.dervishokaneJoin Dr Jessamy Hibberd on Instagram: @drjessamyJoin Dr Thomas Curran on Twitter: @thom_curranHave a goal in mind that you want us to put to the experts? Find us on Instagram @womenshealthuk and drop a voice note into our inbox, telling us your name and your goal, and it could be the subject of a future episode. Topics: What are the different kinds of perfectionism? How does perfectionism hold you back? How do you know if your perfectionism is unhealthy? What’s the 80% rule and how can it help you? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s getting lighter in the mornings - news that will either make you want to leap out of bed and do a few laps of the park or remain as committed to your duvet as ever. Mornings are...Marmite. But consciously making the most of them is a goal that even the most dedicated of night owls can strive for. This week, we’ve recruited the help of two women for whom mornings are a matter of professional importance to help you get more out of yours, whatever that might look like. Joining Senior Editor Editor Roisín Dervish-O’Kane this week are sleep scientist Dr Sophie Bostock (https://www.thesleepscientist.com) and Adrienne Herbert, PT, and host of the Power Hour podcast (https://adriennelondon.com)Join Women’s Health on Instagram: @womenshealthukJoin Roisín Dervish-O’Kane on Instagram: @roisin.dervishokaneJoin Dr Sophie Bostock on Instagram: @drsophiebostockJoin Adrienne Herbert on Instagram: @adrienne_ldnHave a goal in mind that you want us to put to the experts? Find us on Instagram @womenshealthuk and drop a voice note into our inbox, telling us your name and your goal, and it could be the subject of a future episode. Topics: What’s social jet lag and why is it so damaging?What’s a chronotype and how do you find out yours? Can a night owl ever become a lark? What’s the healthiest way to wake up? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices