This is the day. You have listened to the first three episodes and changed the way you think about smoking and have /understood how hypnosis works. Now you have smoked your last cigarette and have become a non smoker. Reinforce this by listenin

Soothing Science - Stopping smoking with self hypnosis- how it works.

Jun 18th, 2021 25m 51s

In this episode we discuss what hypnosis is and how it works - paving the way for the final episode. Make sure you listen in order; each episode in this series builds on the former. Soothing Science webpage with donation link.

Soothing Science- Stopping smoking with self hypnosis - tobacco

Jun 18th, 2021 31m 41s

Episode 2 in my four part series that will teach you simple self hypnosis techniques to stop smoking. This episode is all about the nature of smoking and how you have become hooked by it. I hope it will make you see smoking in a new way and w

Stopping smoking with self hypnosis- introduction.

Jun 18th, 2021 35m 48s

I am excited to bring you this four part series which will help you to stop smoking using self hypnosis techniques. You need to listen to all four episodes in order. This first introductory episode lays out the structure of the program and intr

Weight loss pills, shakes, surgery and commercial programs.

Mar 11th, 2021 29m 46s

This is the final episode of SSS2, and has a recap of what we've covered. I also look at the evidence for success for the various medical and commercial interventions for weight loss. We note how surgery has certainly a good success rate amongs

Serving size, calories and fasting overnight.

Nov 27th, 2020 42m 19s

This episode explores the myth of calories- how a perfectly respectable unit of energy has become a tool of the food industry to nudge you towards unhealthy foods. We also look at how portion size has increased over the years, and why this has

Emotional eating, plant protein and the myth of variety.

Jul 30th, 2020 33m 1s

Have you ever thought that you were full until someone offered you some chocolate or icecream? "Of course I'm not full", you said, "I have a separate stomach for dessert!". Well, turns out this is partially true - this episode talks about sen

The myth of moderation and toxic sugar.

Jun 2nd, 2020 47m 42s

Back to nutrition and weight loss thankfully - coronavirus is on the backburner for the moment. Today we cover the myth of moderation - was it Buddha who said "everything in moderation" or was it the ancient Greeks? Maybe it's in the Bible. Or

Corona virus - avoiding the ventilator.

Apr 14th, 2020 32m 20s

This episode looks at simple, home based interventions that might help you avoid severe illness if and when you contract the corona virus. Science based, although as yet not investigated with trials, they are easy and relatively harmless, so I

Corona - social distancing

Mar 19th, 2020 28m 38s

Sigh, another corona virus podcast forced upon us. No one wants it but we just have to deal with it. In this episode, dealing with fear and anxiety ( and lets face it if you're not anxious you're not doing it right) and then my take on social d

Corona virus special

Mar 2nd, 2020 30m 12s

A break from the nutrition and weight loss theme for a quick episode with all I know about corona virus. I am reasonably worried - I think it is time to start taking personal precautions. In this episode I review the information I have come acr

Glycogen and Horses Blood

Feb 27th, 2020 31m 5s

In this episode we examine why is it that the scales can jump by a kg overnight. And what exactly is the definition of food anyway? - how would you answer this question and does your answer differ from that of Genghis Khan. We think about taste

Nutrition, Health and Weight Loss

Nov 23rd, 2019 41m 21s

Soothing Science Season 2 - SSS2 is a series of podcasts about nutrition, health and losing weight. **Fixed on 29/11 - if you downloaded the botched recording I put up first it has been replaced*** Each episode will include some science, some

Horse relaxation

Jun 11th, 2019 21m 49s

This relaxation exercise is based on the relationship between people and horses. It is designed to help you relax and to help you to see things from different points of view. Hope you enjoy it. some horsey sound effects from freesound and par

Live longer with a doctor in the family.

Jun 11th, 2019 22m 16s

This episode is based on research done at Stanford university which shows that people with health professionals in their family live longer than those without. But it's not for the reasons you might think - its not about doctors and nurses trea

Episode 15- unpleasant emotions meditation.

Apr 10th, 2019 25m 48s

This podcast was made against the backdrop of the recent shootings in New Zealand. The aim is to help to acknowledge, accept and learn from unpleasant and distressing emotions. To be able to know when to allow the to wash over us and when it is

Episode 13 - Osteoarthritis and exercise.

Apr 10th, 2019 18m 39s

How do you look after a vintage car? You put it in a garage, cover it with a dustcover, drive it sparingly and slowly. And don't crash it. Well, apart from not crashing, this is exactly the wrong way to look after an old joint - present thin

Intrinsic value relaxation exercise.

Jan 26th, 2019 28m 25s

This episode is a simple relaxation exercise - I did not get around to a science review this time - and it's all about focusing on your own intrinsic value. I've been listening to the story of one man's pathway to overcoming the debilitating c

Walking Meditation

Dec 14th, 2018 22m 35s

This is a meditation exercise to do while walking, jogging or running. It encourages you to be mindful and appreciative of your body, and your surroundings, and to relish the transformation that exercise can bring. Make sure you do it in a safe

Parkrun and Pickle Juice.

Dec 14th, 2018 15m 40s

I started to make an episode about cramps - the science is fascinating....but it morphed into being mainly about Parkrun - a weekly festival of exercise in a park near you - and why you should give it a try. ( and take your jar of pickle juice

Archery relaxation exercise - focus on focus.

Oct 10th, 2018 20m

This relaxation exercise uses archery as a metaphor for any task that requires focus and attention to detail. It's applicable to many situations - don't worry if you have no interest in archery. In the same way that by focusing on the tiny move

The natural treatment for depression, and the problems with mental health aps.

Oct 10th, 2018 24m 5s

So by co-incidence I am uploading this episode on world mental health day - must be meant to be... I talk about research from university of Queensland professor Haslam about a natural treatment for depression - so natural that it doesn't even s

Comfort of the starts relaxation.

Jul 30th, 2018 19m 42s

Another simple 20 minute relaxation exercise that involves progressive muscular relaxation and visualisation. After developing a nice relaxed state we meditate on the stars and how we can bring different perspectives to mind, which can help us

Flat earthers and the evolution of trust.

Jul 30th, 2018 24m 22s

I have been thinking about flat earthers lately. This has led me on to wonder why exactly do I believe the things I do - for example that the earth is round. And the answer has more to do about trust than science. This episode looks at the conn

Two portable relaxation exercises.

May 10th, 2018 16m 45s

Today's episode gives you 2 simple relaxation exercises that you can do yourself anytime you want to. The first just takes a few seconds and is an ancient breathing techniques used by anyone who wants to settle their nerves - from yogis instruc