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Mar 2020
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Eco-Anxiety and The Healing Power of Nat...

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Does our cultural move away from the natural world impact our mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing? Does it really change things in our brains, guts and our ability to heal? What does the science say? Our guest is the science journalist Lucy Jones – looking at the most recent studies on our relationship with nature and how it interacts with human biology, neuroscience and psychology, as well the impact of pollution and the concept of eco-anxiety and how our disconnect from nature impacts on climate change. 

 

Lucy Jones: Loosing Eden

 

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Bristol, 11th May - Gelong Thubten 

  • How to Find Genuine Happiness 

 

How do we find peace, presence and happiness in the business of the world around us? Can we make happiness an internal quality rather than something we’re on a constant quest for and that needs external validation to happen? We’re looking at compassion, discipline, the science of meditation and how to navigate the modern world with Buddhist monk Gelong Thubten. 

 

 

London, 13th May, Dr Rangan Chatterjee

  • The Quick and Easy Ways to Create a Healthier Life

 

Can five minutes make a difference to our lives? Can we really create healthy habits that impact our mental and physical wellbeing in that time, lower stress and boost our relationships. Dr Rangan Chatterjee believes we can, and that’s what he’ll be able to tell us all about. 

 

 

Edinburgh, 17th May, Dr Megan Rossi 

  • The Power of Our Gut Health

 

How can what we eat, our stress levels and the way we move impact the gut and why does that matter? How does the gut brain connection work and how can I make it all work a little better? We’ll be delving into the science behind our gut health and how that impacts on almost every part of our physical and mental wellbeing with Dr Megan Rossi, a leading expert in the field. 

 

 

Cardiff, 19th May, Gelong Thubten 

  • How to Find Genuine Happiness 

 

How do we find peace, presence and happiness in the business of the world around us? Can we make happiness an internal quality rather than something we’re on a constant quest for and that needs external validation to happen? We’re looking at compassion, discipline, the science of meditation and how to navigate the modern world with Buddhist monk Gelong Thubten. 

 

 

Dublin, 21st May, Shahroo Izadi 

  • Making Positive, Long Lasting Changes

 

How many times have you tried to break a negative cycle, give up a habit that doesn’t help you or make a change in your life only to find yourself back at square one a week later? We’re talking to behaviour psychologist Shahroo Izadi about making these habits stick, about creating true change in our lives and allowing the healthier habits that we know may help us become an easy, enjoyable part of our every day. 

 

 

Manchester, 26th May - Amelia Freer

  • Healthy Eating 101

 

Healthy eating can feel very confusing - what to believe and what not to? With contradictory headlines in the media almost daily it can be hard to get a clear sense of what we should be doing to feel our best. We’ll be talking myth versus fact and breaking down what really matter and what doesn’t when it comes to balanced, healthy, sustainable, delicious eating habits with nutritionist Amelia Freer. 

 

 

Leeds, 27th May, Shahroo Izadi 

  • Making Positive, Long Lasting Changes

 

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