Compassion, friendships and strong community connections don’t just make us feel good, they can have powerful effects on our health and longevity.
Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my new weekly podcast for your mind, body and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests.
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Jul 14
The Daily Habits That Protect Your Brain At Any Age: The New Science Of Dementia Prevention with Dr David Perlmutter #674
Most of us assume that memory loss and cognitive decline are just part of getting older. In this episode, a world-leading neurologist says that’s simply not true. That, far from being inevitable, Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases result from decades of metabolic da ... Show More
1h 50m
Jul 9
BITESIZE | What You Need To Know About Strength, Menopause & Healthy Ageing | Dr Stacy Sims #673
As we get older, have you ever wondered why the exercise advice we’ve been given doesn’t seem to work as well as it once did? As we move into our 40s and beyond, our physiology changes in ways that can often feel confusing and frustrating. But what if we could harness those chang ... Show More
29m 36s
Jul 7
How To Finally Fix Your Sleep, Wake Up Rested & Transform Your Life with Dr Michael Breus #672
“Sleep is a lot like love: the less you look for it, the more it shows up.” So says my guest on this episode, one of the world's leading sleep doctors, who’s here to reveal the five common traps that are stopping us getting the rest we need. Dr Michael Breus is a clinical psychol ... Show More
1h 57m
Feb 2025
Friendship Is Medicine: The Surprising Science Behind Connection | Simon Sinek
Friendship isn’t just a feel-good concept—it’s essential for your health, happiness, and longevity. In this episode of The Doctor’s Farmacy, I sit down with world-renowned author and leadership expert Simon Sinek to explore the science and psychology of friendship—why we need it, ... Show More
1h 27m
Nov 2024
Dr. Mark Hyman: To Live Longer You Need...
Close friends are the best thing for your health. Friendship, it turns out, is one of life’s best medicines. If you don’t believe me, believe Dr. Mark Hyman. Mark is one of the leading voices in the functional medicine movement, which is all about taking a holistic approach to ou ... Show More
48m 4s
Apr 2022
Feel Connected and Cared For
<p>You are always connected—and through care, love, and compassion, you enrich the lives of community members around you. Join Joy Ofodu in a visualization to help you reflect on your impact.</p>
<p>Shine has a new podcast—introducing: Friends with Mental Health Benefits</p>
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10m 6s
May 2019
46: How To Make & Nourish Friendships
Is friendship the medicine you're missing? We talk so much about food, exercise, and meditation, but solid friendships are just as vital to our health and happiness. Tune in for 10 ways to make new friends who support your highest self and nourish and strengthen your friendships.
16m 4s
Feb 2025
Why compassion isn't just nice, it's essential
<p>Providing quality healthcare is demanding, often stressful, and requires sustained effort. When resources are stretched and pressure mounts, compassion can slip - but compassion is an essential tool for leaders, who need to support their teams to continue delivering the best p ... Show More
24m 20s