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Wellbeing and Business Podcast episode 3 – Depression Hacks + Content Marketing Basics
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
Modified Buddhism – Buddhism for Modern Society
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
Posted in Books, Musings, Psychology, Stoic Philosophy
Tagged anxiety, buddism, depression, mental health, stoicism
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Mental Health & The Polyvagal Theory
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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Tagged anxiety, depression, mental health, polyvagal theory, trauma
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Feel Good Happiness Hack – Lockdown Walk
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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Tagged covid-19, exercise, Fitness, happiness, joe rogan, lockdown, mental health, self-isolate
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Anxiety is Fuel*
“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
Posted in Musings, Psychology
Tagged #anxiety, anxiety, depression, Fitness, fitnessmotivation, mental health
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Forget Mental Health Awareness – Just Stop Being a Cunt
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
Posted in Musings
Tagged anxiety, depression, mental health, mental health awareness
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Supplements for Depression (That Work)
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
Posted in Psychology
Tagged anxiety, depression, Fitness, mental health, mindfulness, mma
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Best Carl Jung Quotes
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
Posted in Musings, Psychology
Tagged anxiety, carl jung, depression, freud, greeks, mental health, mma, Psychology, stoicism, wellbeing
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We Are All One (Why Nobody Really Dies)
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
Posted in Musings, Uncategorized
Tagged anxiety, depression, mental health, mental health day, mma, physics, world mental health day
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Dr Rhonda Patrick – Vitamin D
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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Tagged Fitness, health, martial arts, mental health, mma, nutrition, ufc
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