Yesterday
BITESIZE | Why Modern Relationships Feel So Hard (And What We've Been Getting Wrong) | Alain de Botton #692
We live in a culture that often celebrates the ‘perfect’ relationship but does little to prepare us for the reality of long-term commitment. Modern life is filled with idealised images of love and marriage – but the truth, as today’s guest suggests, is far more human, messy and u ... Show More
25m 26s
Oct 28
How to Calm Your Nervous System: 4 Ways to Sleep Better, Stress Less and Build Resilience with Dr Kristen Holmes #691
Are you in control of your nervous system – or is it in control of you? It's a question that deserves your attention, because the answer affects everything from how well you sleep to how you react when life is hard. And my guest this week believes most of us have more agency than ... Show More
2h 1m
Oct 22
BITESIZE | Simple Changes That Could Help You Burn Fat & Support Your Metabolism | Dr William Li #690
You probably already know that your diet can hugely influence how well you feel, but how much power do your food choices really have over your health? Today’s Bitesize is from episode 376 of the podcast with physician and author, Dr William Li. In his book, Eat To Beat Your Diet, ... Show More
27m 6s
Aug 2023
listen to this if you struggle with REST
<p>Stress, fatigue, energy, over training, fight or flight mode, guilt, comparison, recovery... we all need physical & mental rest! This episode is the perfect excuse to cozy up, slow down & tune in all things REST.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://brittanylupton.app/" r ... Show More
31m 10s
Sep 2025
The Cost of Doing Too Much: Why Rest Is Essential for Your Well-being
When we push too hard, something always gives. In this episode, Rosie reflects on her own struggle with overwork, the forced pause that illness brought, and the powerful reminder that rest doesn’t need to be earned. Learn why slowing down can restore your health, focus, and joy. ... Show More
6 m
May 2024
Deep Calm - Episode 3: Using Your Imagination
Sit back, leave behind the cares of the day and take a sonic journey with Dr Michael Mosley. In this new podcast series, designed to help you let go and unwind, each episode focuses on a scientifically-proven technique for activating the body’s built-in relaxation response, and t ... Show More
13m 54s
Mar 2025
A Million Reasons to Rest Meditation (Female Voice)
Hey there, it’s Jody Agard.
Sometimes we forget just how much we deserve rest. There are a million reasons to give yourself the space to recharge, and today, I’m going to remind you of just how important it is to take that time.
So, get cozy, take a deep breath, and let’s give ou ... Show More
9m 36s
Nov 2024
How Reading Emerged as the Most Effective Way for Restorative Rest with Claudia Hammond
How important is rest to your productivity, well-being, and overall health?The statistics on stress and fatigue are startling. In the UK, half a million people suffer from work-related stress. In the US, 13% of workplace injuries occur due to fatigue. More than a quarter of the p ... Show More
19m 56s
This episode is part of our re-release series.
Warning: some people might find this podcast seriously restful.
If that sounds appealing, it should do, because rest is something we all need to prioritise. So says this week’s guest, Claudia Hammond, who argues that being busy isn’t a badge of honour – and taking time out is definitely not lazy. We examine th ... Show More
<p dir="ltr">A roadmap for a more balanced life.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://claudiahammond.com/">Claudia Hammond</a> is an award-winning broadcaster, author, and psychology lecturer. In her work she shares the ways that psychological and medical research can help us in our ... Show More
