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Podcast Episode

Jan 17
3 min

Health anxiety in a Covid culture

It’s finally here, and enjoying the summer is top of the agenda. But how do we manoeuvre health anxiety in a Covid culture?

Liam Tracey

Dec 5, 2020
3 min

New Zealand and the Covid Vaccine

After the UK’s bold move to go first, what is the plan for New Zealand’s vaccine approach?

Liam Tracey

Nov 24, 2020
3 min

Pfizer's Covid Cure

Pfizer's announcement about their potential vaccine is encouraging. What about those with needle fear?

5 things I learnt from having blood taken

Liam Tracey

Nov 17, 2020
3 min

5 things I learnt from having blood taken

I recently had a health check, and that meant facing needles. Here is what I took from the experience.

Liam Tracey

Oct 23, 2020
3 min

Turn your year around

Wishing 2020 was over? Try changing your perspective and set yourself up for a great end to a wild year.

Worried what Covid has done to future plans?

Liam Tracey

Sep 13, 2020
3 min

Worried what Covid has done to future plans?

Feeling flat about how this year has changed your plans? Liam talks about it.

Liam Tracey

Aug 23, 2020
4 min

Facing Mask Anxiety

It’s official, face masks are part of everyday life. Liam shares tips for facing mask anxiety.

Georgia Burgess

Aug 17, 2020
3 min

Tips to stop worrying about the unknown

The unknown can be scary and add unnecessary stress into our lives. This post covers some tips to help you stop worrying about it.

Liam Tracey

Aug 17, 2020
3 min

Managing isolation anxiety

With the rates of anxiety induced by lockdown and managed isolation likely to increase, Liam offers some ideas to manage those feelings.

Liam Tracey

Aug 4, 2020
3 min

Tweet relief

Listening to birds being a stress reliever and anxiety reducer? Surely not. Liam finds out more.

Liam Tracey

Aug 1, 2020
3 min

One foot in front of the other

With evidence suggesting that walking outside can impact our mental health, maybe its time to integrate one into your routine.

Liam Tracey

Jul 4, 2020
3 min

The power of a daily routine

Liam discusses how a set of repeated actions can have a profound effect on mental health.

Georgia Burgess

Jun 22, 2020
3 min

How to support a friend with anxiety

It can be tough seeing those you love suffering from anxiety. This post covers some tips on how to support a friend with anxiety.

Liam Tracey

Jun 20, 2020
4 min

Gratitude to change your attitude

I wrote what I was grateful for each day for a month and this is what I learnt.

Georgia Burgess

Jun 17, 2020
3 min

10 tips for working from home

Working from home isn't for everyone, but COVID-19 has left many without the choice. Learn how to master the art of working from home.

Liam Tracey

Jun 11, 2020
4 min

How time outside can improve our health

Who are you when you aren't rushing around at a million miles an hour? Liam suggests taking a step outside to find out.

Tips on how to manage health anxiety during a pandemic

Megan Lynch

Jun 6, 2020
4 min

Tips on how to manage health anxiety during a pandemic

Do you spend time Googling your symptoms? Or think that your headache is a symptom of a serious illness?

Post Lockdown: Conscious Lifestyle Choices Going Forward

Jess Yandall

Jun 4, 2020
4 min

Post Lockdown: Conscious Lifestyle Choices Going Forward

Thinking wisely about the choices we make post lockdown can have a noticeably positive impact on our mental state and others around us.

“How are you?” The question that needs to change

Liam Tracey

Jun 3, 2020
4 min

“How are you?” The question that needs to change

Wellbeing is important, so why are we asking such a general question? Liam explores how we can connect better when we ask other questions.

Guest Author

Jun 1, 2020
3 min

What Is Panic, And How To Manage It.

Megan Lynch a recent Post-Graduate student of Low Intensity Psychological Interventions, writes about panic and how to manage it.

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