Following on from our last episode on stress, this episode explores the effect of COVID-19 on our mental health with Dr Charlotte Marriott. Charlotte explains why the stages of grief may apply to how we're feeling, and suggests actions we can t

How to cope with stress (Healthcare Worker's Special)

Sep 8th, 2020 25m 47s

This is a healthcare worker’s special on how to manage stress for both clinical and non- clinical staff working within the NHS, with Dr Anna Huette. This has been a particularity stressful year. We talk about the importance of addressing stress

Why do we sleep and how can we sleep better

Aug 4th, 2020 31m 48s

Sleep doesn't always get the credit it deserves, but it is one of the most important components of our health. In this episode, Helen is joined by Dr Alex Maxwell who explains the science behind why we sleep and why we can struggle to get a goo

How to create healthy routines and habits

Jul 14th, 2020 31m

This episode explores the neuroscience of habits and how we can use this to build the habits we want. Dr Sue Smith, a GP and health and wellness coach, takes Helen through the 5 steps to forming a habit that sticks. They talk about why it's so

Pregnancy: Mental health, exercise, sleep and lockdown

Jun 8th, 2020 31m 48s

In this episode about pregnancy, Dr Helen Lawal interviews Dr Julie Gray. Julie is an NHS GP and currently 35 weeks pregnant. Helen is bringing up a new-born baby in lockdown. The pair share their experience as mums and explore: benefits of ex

Introducing the BSLM and Lifestyle Medicine

Jun 2nd, 2020 32m 16s

What is Lifestyle Medicine? In the first episode of Sound Living, Dr Helen Lawal is joined by Dr Rob Lawson. Rob is a former GP and cofounder of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine. In this episode, Rob explains why he founded the BSLM an

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Jun 1st, 2020 1m 5s

Dr Helen Lawal is an NHS GP and a Regional Director for the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine. The BSLM is a registered charity dedicated to promoting Lifestyle as Medicine. In this podcast, Dr Helen finds doctors and other health experts f

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