Saving Lives In Slow Motion

I struggle with this myself and am grateful to one of my listeners for suggesting it as a topic.In this episode I look at the reasons why some people seem to do this with ease and others seem to findit much harder and tools that can help us make it easier.Links:Delayed gratification - the benefits: https://jamesclear.com/delayed-gratificationSelf-awareness: https://www.betterup.com/blog/what-is-self-awarenessSelf regulation theory: http://changingminds.org/explanations/theories/self_regulation.htmADHD and impulse control: https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-impulse-control-social-spending/Niksen: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/shortcuts/2019/jul/22/people-just-do-nothing-is-the-dutch-concept-of-niksen-the-best-way-to-relaxSave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wonder what in our environment might affect our health? Often these things are ‘invisible’ or we are not consciously aware of them, but they can have a continued and profound effect on our health.In this episode I look at some everyday environmental hazards and what we can do minimise their effects on us. Links:Air pollution: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7044178/Paper on micro plastics and health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7068600/Diet and air pollution: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35179602/Background to MI allergy: https://www.occderm.asn.au/health-professionals/epidemic-of-allergy-to-preservative-methylisothiazolinone-mi/MI allergy and the effect of reducing it’s prevalence: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jdv.15875Social media and mental health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7785056/Carbon monoxide poisoning: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/carbon-monoxide-poisoning/Sick building syndrome and mould: https://academic.oup.com/mmy/article/47/Supplement_1/S217/1073035Minimising air pollution in a city: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/health-35885569Mercury in large fish: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/health-35884051Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine: https://www.practiceunbound.org.uk/product/prescribinglifestylemedicine/homeThe Health Fix (contains my health loop): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296/ref=nodl_?dplnkId=1ba53367-030f-4f3f-ad09-4a1fc81eadf5Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Longevity seems to be in fashion at the moment. Almost everyone wants long and healthy lives but how can we achieve that? How long is too long? In this episode I look at commonalities between the populations on earth that live the longest ‘best’ lives.Links:Blue Zones - Dan Buettner’s work with National Geographic:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6125071/Smoking bans and how they change community behaviours:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33928714/'Community Cure': https://www.newlocal.org.uk/articles/the-community-cure/How disease increases with age: https://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2018/02/01/richard-smith-doctors-and-patients-heading-in-opposite-directions/The Health Fix: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296/ref=nodl_?dplnkId=1ba53367-030f-4f3f-ad09-4a1fc81eadf5Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most people have heard of the placebo effect but is it real and why does it occur?In this episode I look at how placebos may exert their effects and some examples of where they have worked. Is the placebo something that can be used to our advantage? And why do some people experience a nocebo?Links:Ted Kaptchuk and his work on placebo: https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2013/01/the-placebo-phenomenonMechanisms of the placebo effect: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513296/Knee surgery (placebo as good as surgery): https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa013259Placebo and treatment resistant depression: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2784479Nocebo: https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/science-blog/harmful-placebosBalint and the doctor as a drug: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-power-rest/201103/the-doctor-is-drug?ampSave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the hardest things people often find is to get going with things. How do you motivate yourself and how do you keep momentum going?I have struggled with procrastination myself in the past.In this episode I look at ways to make motivating yourself easier, the different drivers involved and what makes us tick when it comes to turning contemplation into action.The science of motivation: https://www.apa.org/science/about/psa/2018/06/motivationDaniel Pink on motivation: https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_pink_the_puzzle_of_motivation?language=enHow to motivate others with MI techniques https://motivationalinterviewing.org/understanding-motivational-interviewingSave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our monkey brain is the part of our brain that is impulsive and powerful, hijacking us when we are tired or stressed.Ever regretted shouting at someone? Ever gorged yourself on food and then regretted it? In this episode I explore why this happens, the links to our past experiences and our neuroanatomy.Links:Anatomy of the brain: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/anatomy-of-the-brainDopamine and impulsivity: https://www.jneurosci.org/content/30/26/8888Schizophrenia and the amygdala: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-74771-wCalming the monkey mind: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-empowerment-diary/201709/calming-the-monkey-mindProf Steve Peters work on this subject of the chimp or monkey brain: https://chimpmanagement.com/books-by-professor-steve-peters/the-chimp-paradox/THE HEALTH FIX: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TW: (this episode mentions death)  Leadership takes many guises. Some people are born leaders and other have to learn it. What makes a good leader? No business or organisation could survive without it and we know how bad leadership can damage organisations. In this episode I look at types of leadership, the qualities of a good leader, what to do about toxic leaders and what sets a leader apart from other roles.Links: Understanding leadership: https://hbr.org/2004/01/understanding-leadership12 types of leadership: https://www.usa.edu/blog/leadership-models/Bad leadership: https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikemyatt/2012/10/18/15-ways-to-identify-bad-leaders/?sh=7f03512115daGood leadership: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/characteristics-good-leader/Traits of successful leaders: https://www.forbes.com/sites/deeppatel/2017/03/22/11-powerful-traits-of-successful-leaders/?sh=5a85589e469fThe future of leadership: https://quantic.edu/blog/2022/08/05/the-future-of-leadership-in-2030-6-new-disruptive-trends/Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Change can be fun or stressful depending on what it is.Until I did my GP training 20 years ago I didn’t realise that change needs to be managed. Change often happens ‘to’ us but we need to be mindful of how to manage it and particularly if we want to make changes for ourselves.Links:Bridges Transition model: https://wmbridges.com/about/what-is-transition/Kotter’s Framework for change: https://www.kotterinc.com/methodology/8-steps/The PDSA cycle: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/qsir-pdsa-cycles-model-for-improvement.pdfMy IDEAL framework (at 29 minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhN12lmePQEOrder THE HEALTH FIX: https://rb.gy/uhvnxlSave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thank you for your support with the release of THE HEALTH FIX which has become an instant bestseller on Amazon.In this episode I dive into the method of the book by going over my own health story which was the catalyst for me writing it. I then look at The Health Loop which turns 'what' into ‘why’.I hope it makes sense and remember to cross refer to previous episodes.Links:Re-activation of viruses in long COVID: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20221116/SARS-CoV-2-infection-triggers-reactivation-of-latent-viruses-in-people-with-chronic-fatigue-syndrome.aspxThe effects of sleep deprivation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5449130/The ‘when’ of eating: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6520689/Stress and its effect on body function: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5579396/NICE guidance on Vitamin D supplementation: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ph56Buy THE HEALTH FIX now (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year!In this episode I look at the different ways people approach a 'new year' and discuss the principles I use myself to get through what is undoubtedly a tough time in history.A lot has happened over the past 2 years and we need a way of coming out of that.What are your plans for 2023? I’d love to hear from you on my socials.Links: Have people changed since COVID? https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/28/covid-might-have-changed-peoples-personalities-study-suggestsSleep: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-hygiene/why-do-i-wake-up-at-the-same-time-every-nightGeneralism and why I think it is crucial to society: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST6XEDcD_C4My book THE HEALTH FIX: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.