Yesterday

Interview: The future of gene sequencing with Dr. Eric Green

Eric Green is a genomic researcher whose work with the Human Genome Project on mapping and sequencing DNA has revolutionized the medical field. From sampling patients’ DNA through blood tests to screen for diseases to identifying which medicine works best with your DNA, Green arg ... Show More

35m 6s

Mar 3

How AI can bridge the Deaf and hearing worlds | Adam Munder | from TED Tech

Software engineer Adam Munder is on a mission to break down communication barriers between the Deaf and hearing worlds. In a live demo, he introduces OmniBridge — an AI platform that translates American Sign Language into English text in real time — and demonstrates how this tech ... Show More

7m 6s

Feb 24

The science of raising kids (Part 3): Why adolescent brains are wired differently | Jennifer Pfeifer

Neuroscientist Jennifer Pfeifer digs into the fascinating brain changes driving young people’s behavior during the critical years of adolescence. She debunks some of the biggest misunderstandings about teens — including puberty, hormones and the impact of social media on mental h ... Show More

20m 14s

Jan 2022

How to protect your mental well-being online -- from a Gen-Zer | Peachy Liv

Whether you have one follower or a million, we've all witnessed nastiness and hate speech on social media. YouTube content creator and mental well-being motivator Peachy Liv advocates for a kinder, more respectful digital world -- and urges us all to reflect before we share our t ... Show More

10m 47s

Aug 2023

S3 Ep1: Tech, Social Media, AI and Mental Health

This week, Rachel is joined by Georgie Barrat, a tech journalist and TV presenter, best known as the co-host of Channel 5’s The Gadget Show. We’ll be discussing technology, social media and how the intriguing but slightly scary world of AI might be impacting our mental health. E ... Show More

37m 58s

Jan 2023

The Brain-Gut Microbiome Axis and Its Impact on Mental Health

<p>Your gut health directly impacts your mental health. From nutrient absorption that impacts the physical building blocks of the brain, to inflammation which can lead cytokines to damage the brain, to your microbiome which impacts your physical and mental health, your gut health ... Show More

10m 16s

Nov 2021

Managing Mental Health and Media with Gemma Styles

Gemma Styles, writer, influencer, and podcast host of Good Influence, join us today to chat about managing media and mental health as someone who has to be present online.Styles shares how she approaches and consumes media while protecting her mental health. We discuss mental hea ... Show More

15m 47s

Mar 2022

It’s Time to Stop Doom Scrolling

Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok – let’s face it, social media has become a central part of our lives. It’s where we make friends, find community, and entertain ourselves, but it can also be harmful for our mental health. Do the benefits outweigh the risks? CNN Chief Medical ... Show More

27m 58s

Jul 2023

S2 Ep7: Childhood Trauma

This week, Rachel is joined Allyson Roberts, a cognitive behavioural coach with an amazing personal story. Allyson helps people to overcome the pain of childhood trauma and her latest book - The Spiritual Journey: The Part No One Talks About - is out now. Every Monday, Metro's ... Show More

23m 26s

Nov 2021

Dealing with Mental Health as an Influencer with Gemma Styles

Gemma Styles, writer, influencer, and podcast host of Good Influence, returns for our season finale to discuss dealing with mental health as an influencer.Today, Gemma shares how social media impacts her mental health by her followers and competing with herself online. We discuss ... Show More

15m 44s

Mar 2021

Social Media and Mental Health with Maya Gudka

Maya Gudka wants you to embrace the positivity of social media. Maya is an executive coach at London Business School, a positive psychology researcher, and an advocate of social media for the greater good. Today, Maya shares her insights on how social media affects our mental hea ... Show More

14m 46s

May 2020

Mental health and self care 101: opening up, meditation, mindfulness & counselling

YouTubers and social media influencers, Evie and Olivia talk about the difficulties 18 year olds go through facing adulthood. The minefield of challenges is endless, from mental health, the pressures of social media, therapy, going to university to relationships and moving on to ... Show More

39m 54s

Sep 2021

Mental Health, Processing Loss, and Finding Happiness | Zak Williams

<p>This week’s conversation is with Zak Williams, the son of the late Robin Williams and co-founder and CEO of<a href="https://youcanpym.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> PYM</a>, a mental wellness company rooted in the belief that there is a world where someo ... Show More

1h 8m

How to protect your mental well-being on...