Tag Archives: mental health

Wellbeing and Business Podcast episode 3 – Depression Hacks + Content Marketing Basics

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Drew

I finally got round to making a third episode of my “Wellbeing & Business” podcast, in the car, on the way to Bala with the family (I wasn’t driving). Sorry for the sound quality – it’s pretty poor at the … Continue reading →

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Modified Buddhism – Buddhism for Modern Society

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Drew

Modified Buddhism in a nutshell Embrace Buddhism around close friends & family i.e. laugh at yourself, turn the other cheek, be generous, don’t be defensive etc Be nice to animals Take zero shit from people you don’t know well or … Continue reading →

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Mental Health & The Polyvagal Theory

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Drew

The Polyvagal Theory came about as a result of the work & research carried out by Dr Stephen Porges. It relates to the different levels of activation of the vagus nerve and the physical & mental states that occur as … Continue reading →

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Feel Good Happiness Hack – Lockdown Walk

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Drew

Not sure what the rules are elsewhere, but in the UK we are allowed out once a day for exercise. Green/outdoor exercises has been shown in studies to improve feelings of wellbeing (study here) Saunas have been shown to improve … Continue reading →

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Anxiety is Fuel*

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Drew

“We experience moments absolutely free from worry. These brief respites are called panic.” Cullen Hightower Don’t fight anxiety – use it. Equally, don’t fight resentment – use it as fuel. Exercise is my way of coping with anxiety. I feel … Continue reading →

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Forget Mental Health Awareness – Just Stop Being a Cunt

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Drew

Summary Be patient with everyone – depression causes memory problems as do SSRIs Don’t be aggressive – unless you’re willing to fight Accept that everyone is a product of their genes & their environment Don’t project when you feel down … Continue reading →

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Supplements for Depression (That Work)

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Drew

A few thoughts on depression before I start on the supplements… Depression is often a symptom of a physical illness or issue. Gut problems, chronic inflammation (often starting in the gut), allergies, brain injuries, thyroid issues – these are all … Continue reading →

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Best Carl Jung Quotes

Posted on November 11, 2018 by Drew

Carl Jung was an early advocate of analytical psychology and like Freud is well known for his work relating to theories of personality & the human subconscious. Whilst Freud’s work, was still rooted in 19th century theories regarding suppressed desires, … Continue reading →

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We Are All One (Why Nobody Really Dies)

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Drew

  It was World Mental Health Day yesterday. I’m not a huge fan of ‘awareness’ days, I think they bring problems but not solutions. I think depression is a problem that has a number of causes… Lack of exercise Poor … Continue reading →

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Dr Rhonda Patrick – Vitamin D

Posted on August 11, 2018 by Drew

Sourced from: FoundMyFitness Vitamin D Infographic. Low levels of vitamin D are associated with stress and illness. Although correlation does not necessarily equal causation (i.e. low levels of Vitamin D in stressed people, doesn’t mean it’s the vitamin D that’s … Continue reading →

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