Right Up My Podcast

We talk to Imogen Palmer about the life skills that can be learned from the art of improv, and how these can help us in our interactions with others – from learning to listen, build and collaborate, to being brave and confident in your own wonderful weirdness. Imogen also leads Gwen and Kate through a classic improv game (try this one next time you're stuck in a traffic jam... or after a few tequilas!) and sets us a challenge to try out in everyday life. Imogen is a highly experienced improv performer, coach and facilitator. For more information about improv classes and shows, visit the Bristol Improv Theatre website at improvtheatre.co.uk Find out how you can bring improv to your workplace or community setting: improvtheatre.co.uk/workplace-and-applied-improv-training/ To find out more about Imogen's creative ventures, you can visit her theatre company site thedelightcollective.co.uk In this episode we also mention the very first episode of Right Up My Podcast. You can listen here: rightupmy.buzzsprout.com/1337593/5429605-ep-1-living-orgasmically Thank you to our team: Music - Andrew Grimes Artwork - Erica Frances George If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. Thank you! Join the RUMP Club! Support the team and access exclusive content from as little as £3 p/month at: https://www.patreon.com/rightupmypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightupmy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightUpMy

In this 2nd episode of our two-part breathwork special, we pick up where we left off with breathwork coach Lyndsey Marriott, this time exploring different therapeutic breathing exercises, that you can join in with too. These exercises can help with anxiety, panic disorders and other aspects of mental health, and can be incredibly powerful. Lyndsey is a Conscious Connected Breathwork facilitator and founder of Bristol Breathwork. She shares with us a deeper understanding of how our breath is connected to our emotions and mental health, and what's happening when we're feeling anxious. She also sets some breathing exercises that can be done to really help in those difficult moments. To find out more about Lyndsey's work head to bristolbreathwork.com Lyndsey is running two Connected Breath workshops in Bristol in October, and you can find out more at the following links: 7th Oct: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Bristol/Bristol-YogaSpace/Conscious-Connected-Breathwork-with-Lyndsey--Anna/36487061/ 8th Oct: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Bristol/The-Wild-Box/Conscious-Connected-Breathwork-with-Lyndsey--Anna/36486977/ In the episode, we also mention our SOMA Breathwork episode, which you can listen to here: rightupmy.buzzsprout.com/1337593/8422938-ep-12-soma-breathwork And James Nestor's book, Breath: https://www.waterstones.com/book/breath/james-nestor/9780241289129 Thank you to our team: Editor - Sam Seager Music - Andrew Grimes Artwork - Erica Frances George If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. Thank you! Join the RUMP Club! Support the team and access exclusive content from as little as £3 p/month at: https://www.patreon.com/rightupmypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightupmy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightUpMy

In this first episode of our two-part breathwork special, we talk to breathwork coach Lyndsey Marriott, all about functional breathing. Thought you knew everything there was to know about how to breathe? Well think again... Lyndsey is a Conscious Connected Breathwork facilitator and founder of Bristol Breathwork. She shares with us the benefits of optimising how we breathe and explains why this will have such an impact on our physical and mental health. She also shares some brilliant tips for those snorers out there. To find out more about Lyndsey's work head to bristolbreathwork.com Lyndsey is running two Connected Breath workshops in Bristol in October, and you can find out more at the following links: 7th Oct: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Bristol/Bristol-YogaSpace/Conscious-Connected-Breathwork-with-Lyndsey--Anna/36487061/ 8th Oct: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Bristol/The-Wild-Box/Conscious-Connected-Breathwork-with-Lyndsey--Anna/36486977/ In the episode, we also mention our Connecting People episode, which you can listen to here: rightupmy.buzzsprout.com/1337593/12303785-ep-39-connecting-people And James Nestor's book: Breath https://www.waterstones.com/book/breath/james-nestor/9780241289129 Thank you to our team: Editor - Sam Seager Music - Andrew Grimes Artwork - Erica Frances George If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. Thank you! Join the RUMP Club! Support the team and access exclusive content from as little as £3 p/month at: https://www.patreon.com/rightupmypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightupmy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightUpMy

We talk to Nic Devlin & Danielle Macleod about how to create a remarkable life, stepping out of warrior and victim mode and instead playing to create a life that brings you joy. Get your pens ready, as this bumper episode is chock-full of top tips, quotes + ideas to up-level your life, get out of your own way and unleash your brilliance. Nic & Danielle run a project called Remarkable Women, a coaching organisation that helps people to make incredible changes in their lives. They set Gwen & Kate the simple challenge of each day trying to do something that makes their day, and someone else's day, 1% better. In the episode, we also mention our Walking Therapy episode, which you can listen to here: rightupmy.buzzsprout.com/1337593/8249060-ep-10-walking-therapy To find out more about Nic & Danielle and the organisation Remarkable Women, go to remarkablewomen.co.uk Book: Remarkable Leadership by Danielle Macleod Thank you to our team: Editor - Sam Seager Music - Andrew Grimes Artwork - Erica Frances George If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. Thank you! Join the RUMP Club! Support the team and access exclusive content from as little as £3 p/month at: https://www.patreon.com/rightupmypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightupmy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightUpMy

Nici Harrison, founder of The Grief Space, chats with us about the lost art of grief tending. We explore how to live with and support those experiencing not just grief due to a bereavement, but the grief that comes with changes in relationships, health and shifting life circumstances. Nici is a grief tending facilitator, writer and speaker. She founded The Grief Space as a platform to shift the narrative on grief, inspire healing and bring people together at a time when we can feel most alone. Nici set us a beautiful challenge that everyone can do, regardless of your life experience, so kick off your shoes and head to the nearest patch of grass that you can find and let nature help carry your troubles away! To find out more about Nici and The Grief Space head to thegriefspace.com In the episode, we also mention the below episodes of Right Up My Podcast: Ep.6 - Grounding: https://rightupmy.buzzsprout.com/1337593/6517003-ep-6-grounding-earthing Ep.27 - Ecstatic Dance: https://rightupmy.buzzsprout.com/1337593/10783032-ep-27-ecstatic-dance-with-luisa-bradshaw-white Thank you to our team: Editor - Sam Seager Music - Andrew Grimes Artwork - Erica Frances George If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. Thank you! Join the RUMP Club! Support the team and access exclusive content from as little as £3 p/month at: https://www.patreon.com/rightupmypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightupmy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightUpMy

Sara Lazar joins us on Ep.43 to talk about what's actually happening in our brains when we meditate. We're all told it's good for us, but we want to find out why. Sara is Assistant Professor in Psychology at Harvard Medical School and Associate Researcher in Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. Her research focuses on the neuroscience underlying yoga and meditation. Her work has been covered by the likes of The New York Times and in TED talks, and you can find out more about her here: How Meditation Can Reshape Our Brains: Sara Lazar at TEDxCambridge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8rRzTtP7Tc The Neuroscience of Yoga and Meditation - Dr Sara Lazar, PhD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhrV-vuI77I Sara sets us one our loveliest challenges so far: to meditate while sending love out to others. Gwen & Kate try it out and you can join in too. Thank you to our team: Editor - Sam Seager Music - Andrew Grimes Artwork - Erica Frances George If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. Thank you! Join the RUMP Club! Support the team and access exclusive content from as little as £3 p/month at: https://www.patreon.com/rightupmypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightupmy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightUpMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightupmy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightUpMy

We talk all things Vision Boarding, in this special episode that features insights from not one, not two, but three vision boarding experts. Artist Di Ford runs vision boarding and mindful collaging workshops in West Wales. In this episode she joins Gwen and Kate in Gwen's kitchen, to help them create their very own vision boards. Artist and writer friends Jodi Jones and Laura Hailstone founded Dream, Play, Create, and have been running vision boarding workshops for many years, both in person and online. They share various exercises that can help you get the most out of your vision boarding experience. To find out more about Di and her work head to diford.com or check out her instagram @di_ford_. Di offers bespoke Collage Art Experiences for corporate wellbeing away days, team building events, brand launches and much more. If you are interested in collaborating with Di she can tailor the event to your exact needs, down to the last detail. Get in touch via hello@diford.com To find out more about Jodie and Laura's vision boarding workshops head to facebook.com/dreamplaycreate/ Dream, Play, Create design and run vision board and creative workshops for individuals and businesses. In this episode we also mention our Gardening for Wellbeing episode, which can you listen to here: rightupmy.buzzsprout.com/1337593/11836273-ep-34-gardening-for-wellbeing And Gwen finally gives the details re: this book: Gut: The Inside Story of our Body's Most Underrated Organ, by Giulia Enders Thank you to our team: Editor - Pammy Muir Music - Andrew Grimes Artwork - Erica Frances George If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. Thank you! Join the RUMP Club! Support the team and access exclusive content from as little as £3 p/month at: https://www.patreon.com/rightupmypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightupmy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightUpMy

Nutritionist and cognitive reframing specialist Nicola Moore chats to us about the relationship between our gut health and our mental health. Nicola shares with us how and why our gut biomes are so directly linked to our emotions, as well as breaking down some common myths surrounding everyday nutrition. She also sets Gwen and Kate a helpful new way to readjust our thinking around what and when we eat. To find out more about Nicola and her work head to nicola-moore.com In this episode, Gwen mentions the following book - Gut: The Inside Story of our Body's Most Underrated Organ, by Giulia Enders We also talk about our People Pleasing episode, which can you listen to here: rightupmy.buzzsprout.com/1337593/12116281-ep-37-people-pleasing Thank you to our team: Editor - Sam Seager Music - Andrew Grimes Artwork - Erica Frances George If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. Thank you! Join the RUMP Club! Support the team and access exclusive content from as little as £3 p/month at: https://www.patreon.com/rightupmypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightupmy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightUpMy

We talk to Verity Glasgow from the charity OnePlusOne about how to argue better and manage healthy conflict in our relationships, whether that's with a partner, family member, friend or colleague. Verity also sets Gwen and Kate a listening exercise, to teach better active listening skills, one of the core elements of having a healthy, rather than harmful argument. OnePlusOne specialises in helping people to have healthy relationships, and learn to argue better. They also provide training for people who work with families and young people. To find out more about OnePlusOne, head to www.oneplusone.org.uk or contact them directly at info@oneplusone.org.uk They also have the following freely available resources which people can access: www.clickrelationships.org - their relationship support platform offering expert advice on a wide range of issues. www.seeitdifferently.org – a series of powerful videos to help parents recognise the impact of their arguments on children, and encourage them to think about how they can resolve conflict in healthier ways. This episode focuses on healthy arguing, within mutually respectful relationships. If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship then please go to the below links that will direct you to help and support in your area: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/getting-help-for-domestic-violence/ Thank you to our team: Music - Andrew Grimes Artwork - Erica Frances George If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. Thank you! Join the RUMP Club! Support the team and access exclusive content from as little as £3 p/month at: https://www.patreon.com/rightupmypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightupmy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightUpMy

We talk to Maff Potts about the importance of having people and purpose in our lives. Maff is the founder of Camerados, a charity that helps people support each other through tough times. One of the main ways they do this is by setting up Public Living Rooms – places to go to when you need to connect to or just be around other humans, with no agenda, no mission and no fixing. Before setting up Camerados, Maff spent 20 years working in the homelessness sector, where he ran the largest homeless services in the country for The Salvation Army, as well as being CEO of the award-winning organisation 'People Can', which worked with homelessness, criminal justice, domestic violence and addiction services. Maff ran the Government's programme to modernise homeless centres and even set up a shelter one Christmas in the Millennium Dome, for the charity Crisis! To find out more about the Camerados and Public Living Rooms, head to camerados.org If you're interested in setting up a Public Living Room in your community, then email Yvonne for a chat at cuppa@camerados.org We chat about coffee drinking advice on insta from @charlottefauregreennutrition We also mention the following Right Up My Podcast episode, about mental health in Men: https://rightupmy.buzzsprout.com/1337593/12021616-ep-36-men-talk Thank you to our team: Music - Andrew Grimes Artwork - Erica Frances George If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. Thank you! Join the RUMP Club! Support the team and access exclusive content from as little as £3 p/month at: https://www.patreon.com/rightupmypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightupmy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightUpMy

Cyclical living coach, Leslie Draffin, talks us through how we can better understand our bodies and get the most out of our lives by tracking the phases we go through. And by tuning in with our own cycles, or those in nature, we can discover the key to better mental and physical health, more energy, happiness and productivity. Leslie also sets Gwen and Kate a daily task to track our patterns, taking the first step in matching our lifestyles to the different phases of our cycles, in order to live our best lives. To find out more about Leslie and her work, head to lesliedraffin.com Thank you to our team: Music - Andrew Grimes Artwork - Erica Frances George If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. Thank you! Join the RUMP Club! Support the team and access exclusive content from as little as £3 p/month at: https://www.patreon.com/rightupmypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightupmy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightUpMy

Therapist Elsie Owen joins us to lift the lid on people pleasing. We learn what people pleasing actually is and why we would all be better off if we just stop doing it. Plus, Elsie gives us a bucket load of practical tips for how we can better prioritise ourselves, maintain healthy boundaries and still be a nice person! Gwen and Kate go on to share their own people pleasing tendencies that have got them into all sorts of trouble over the years, and try out some of Elsie's tricks to make some changes. To find out more about Elsie and the support that she provides, both in person and online, head to www.elsieowen.com Check out Elsie's instagram, as it's full of useful tips and free resources: www.instagram.com/the_peoplepleasing_therapist Thank you to our team: Music - Andrew Grimes Artwork - Erica Frances George If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. Thank you! Join the RUMP Club! Support the team and access exclusive content from as little as £3 p/month at: https://www.patreon.com/rightupmypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightupmy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightUpMy

We talk men's mental health with Ben Akers, co-founder of the male mental fitness charity, Talk Club. Talk Club is a talking and listening club for men, offering talking groups, sports groups and therapy, and has been championed recently by the likes of Liam Gallagher and Tyson Fury. We discuss the terrifying statistics around suicide in young men, and why talking (without trying to fix the problem) is so important. Ben also challenges us to ask the men in our lives, how are you out of 10? Trigger warning: This episode contains references to suicide. To find out more about Talk Club head to talkclub.org/ To watch Ben's film 'Steve', about saving men from suicide, go to: https://www.stevedocumentary.com/ (Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEp5ck-DYzI) TEDx talk by Ben: 'How do you stop men taking their own lives': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9FEQYp1imc If anyone is interested in Ben's new film about mental health in young people, go to: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ourkidsourlives Thank you to our team: Music - Andrew Grimes Artwork - Erica Frances George If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. Thank you! Join the RUMP Club! Support the team and access exclusive content from as little as £3 p/month at: https://www.patreon.com/rightupmypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightupmy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightUpMy

Anna Anderson, author of the best-selling book From the Inside Out, joins us to talk about what it means to truly nourish our minds and bodies and break free from the outdated rules of diet culture. We look at why we comfort eat, and how pushing ourselves out of our comfort zone and working consistently towards loving ourselves is the best long-term approach to a healthy weight. Anna is a health and female empowerment coach and believes that every single woman deserves to live unapologetically with confidence, freedom and joy. Sign us up! She also sets Gwen and Kate the challenge to say the Hawaiian Ho’oponopono prayer to themselves every time they're being unkind to themselves. The words to the prayer are: "I love you. I am sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you”. To find out more about Anna and her work go to: www.annaandersoninc.com For more info on her book, From the Inside Out, go to: www.annaandersonuk.com/break-free-foundations-v002orig In this episode, we also mention Forest Bathing and EFT (Tapping), and you can find out more in these other Right Up My Podcast episodes: Ep.3 - Forest Bathing: https://rightupmy.buzzsprout.com/1337593/5852749-ep-3-forest-bathing Ep.5 - EFT (Tapping): https://rightupmy.buzzsprout.com/1337593/6342457-ep-5-eft-tapping Thank you to our team: Music - Andrew Grimes Artwork - Erica Frances George If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. Thank you! Join the RUMP Club! Support the team and access exclusive content from as little as £3 p/month at: https://www.patreon.com/rightupmypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightupmy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightUpMy

Ellen Mary joins us for a fascinating chat about the physical and mental well-being benefits of getting our fingers in the soil, growing plants and connecting with the natural world. Ellen is an author, broadcaster, speaker, creator, podcaster, columnist & gardener. She's trained in horticulture, social and therapeutic horticulture, cognitive behaviour therapy and wellness coaching, and talks at shows and events around the country about gardening, nature and how we are connected together. To find out more about Ellen and her work go to https://www.ellenmarygardening.co.uk/ Link to episode in bio. In this episode, we also touch on Forest Bathing and Grounding, and you can find out more in these other Right Up My Podcast episodes: Ep.3 - Forest Bathing: https://rightupmy.buzzsprout.com/1337593/5852749-ep-3-forest-bathing Ep.6 - Grounding: https://rightupmy.buzzsprout.com/1337593/6517003-ep-6-grounding-earthing Thank you to our team: Music - Andrew Grimes Artwork - Erica Frances George If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. Thank you! Join the RUMP Club! Support the team and access exclusive content from as little as £3 p/month at: https://www.patreon.com/rightupmypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightupmy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightUpMy

We talk to Alicia Navarro about the enormous benefits of Deep Work and how to achieve it. She also discusses why it's becoming increasingly hard for people to focus, sharing a number of psychological hacks to avoid distraction and get into a state of deep work and flow. Alicia Navarro is the CEO and founder of FLOWN, an online platform that supports people in accessing deep work, achieve better focus and feel good about it. She also sets Gwen and Kate a challenge to help them clear their minds in preparation for a deep work session. To find out more about Alicia and FLOWN (plus info on their 30 day free trial) go to: https://flown.com/ or https://linktr.ee/flown Books mentioned in this episode are: - Deep Work by Cal Newport: https://www.calnewport.com/books/deep-work/ - Stolen Focus, and Lost Connections, both by Johann Hari: https://johannhari.com/ You might also want to check out these other Right Up My Podcast episodes that link in with the theme of Deep Work: - Forest Bathing: https://rightupmy.buzzsprout.com/1337593/5852749-ep-3-forest-bathing - Getting Sh*t Done: https://rightupmy.buzzsprout.com/1337593/6770008-ep-7-getting-sh-t-done - Changing Habits: https://rightupmy.buzzsprout.com/1337593/11138980-ep-31-changing-habits Thank you to our team: Music - Andrew Grimes Artwork - Erica Frances George If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. Thank you! Join the RUMP Club! Support the team and access exclusive content from as little as £3 p/month at: https://www.patreon.com/rightupmypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightupmy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightUpMy

Artist Vicky Paul joins us to chat about the therapeutic benefits of intuitive painting. Vicky is an abstract artist and energy healer and teaches people to use art as a way to express and process emotions, plus tap into their psychic powers and channel their intuition. She also guides us through how to do our own intuitive energy paintings. It doesn't matter whether you think you're creative or not, you don't even need to own any paints or a paintbrush. Get ready to let loose! And release your inner child and inner guide. As per usual, Gwen and Kate come back at the end after trying it themselves and share if they think this is a feel-good tool to add to the box. To see Gwen and Kate's artistic endeavours, plus hear Vicky explain what different colours can mean, head to: https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-32-intuitive-71407738?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator To find out more about Vicky's work go to https://www.vickypaul.com/ Plus, check out her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vickyjpaul/ Thank you to our team: Music - Andrew Grimes Artwork - Erica Frances George If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. Thank you! Join the RUMP Club! Support the team and access exclusive content from as little as £3 p/month at: https://www.patreon.com/rightupmypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightupmy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightUpMy

Behavioural Change Specialist, Shahroo Izadi, joins us to explore how to break those unhelpful habits and form some sparkly new ones. Shahroo is a psychologist whose approach is inspired by her experience of working with people with addictions. She was awarded 'Thought Leader of the Year' Baton Award at the House of Lords, and Women’s Health magazine has called her “Britain’s answer to Brene Brown.” You can find out more about Shahroo, her workshops and coaching services here: https://www.shahrooizadi.co.uk/ Shahroo's books include The Last Diet and the no.1 best seller The Kindness Method: https://www.shahrooizadi.co.uk/books You can find an outline of the 'Try it Out' challenge, set by Shahroo, on our patreon page here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-31-extras-70604897?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator Thank you to our team: Proofing - Cat O'Baoill Music - Andrew Grimes Artwork - Erica Frances George If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. Thank you! Join the RUMP Club! Support the team and access exclusive content from as little as £3 p/month at: https://www.patreon.com/rightupmypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightupmy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightUpMy

Mr Motivator (yes, THE Mr Motivator) chats to us about everything from exercise to positivity, future-proofing your health, leading an exercise class before a funeral, the importance of wearing Day-Glo lycra and how he likes to tell his wife he loves her. The Jamaican-born British fitness instructor burst onto our screens in the '90s and quickly became a household name following appearances on the UK breakfast television show GMTV. His legendary infectious positivity, fun live fitness sessions and advice for viewers saw him return to our screens during the pandemic when we needed him most! And now he dedicates his time to helping people improve their health, especially the older generation. We caught up with Mr Motivator at The Big Retreat Festival, where he'd been leading a class on stage and had just given an honest and inspiring talk in the Talk Tent. He sets us all a simple challenge which promises to have lasting positive effects for all ages. Join the Mr Motivator Club: https://mrmotivatorsclub.com/ 'The Warm Up: The Story Behind the Lycra with Television's Mr Motivator' is available from all good bookstores: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-warm-up/derrick-evans/9781910819579 Thank you to our team: Proofing - Cat O'Baoill Music - Andrew Grimes Artwork - Erica Frances George If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. Thank you! Join the RUMP Club! Support the team and access exclusive content from as little as £3 p/month at: https://www.patreon.com/rightupmypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightupmy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightUpMy

Anne Therese, founder of The Climate Optimist, chats to us about the relationship between activism and feeling good. Anne is a speaker, educator and long-term environmental activist. She explains how we are more likely to act and make changes in our lives if we feel hopeful about the future, rather than being paralysed by fear and anger. You can find out more about Anne and all the incredible work that she does at: https://www.theclimateoptimist.com/ Her book The Climate Optimist Handbook is out this Autumn. Here are some links to news stories and resources that Gwen and Kate mention in this episode: - How sand batteries could solve green energy's big problem: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-61996520 - 5 ways you can get involved in fighting for women's reproductive rights: https://theconversation.com/five-ways-you-can-get-involved-in-fighting-for-womens-reproductive-rights-185559 - Ban bee-killing pesticides: https://action.greenpeace.org.uk/ban-bee-killing-pesticides?source=EM&subsource=NBREBEPEEM04GZ - The All We Can Save Project and Book, the bestselling anthology of writings by 60 women at the forefront of the climate movement who are harnessing truth, courage, and solutions to lead humanity forward: https://www.allwecansave.earth/ Thank you to our team: Music - Andrew Grimes Artwork - Erica Frances George If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. Thank you! Join the RUMP Club! Support the team and access exclusive content from as little as £3 p/month at: https://www.patreon.com/rightupmypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightupmy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightUpMy