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Right Up My Podcast is the podcast for those looking to explore different methods of self-care, self-love and ways to make you feel good.
Hosted by voice artist and presenter Gwen Watson and journalist and producer Kate White, Right Up My Podcast came from a mutual drive to find new ways to improve our own mental health.
Each episode we chat to a different expert about their feel-good forte, and then try it out for ourselves to see if it works... or if it doesn't.
It's frank, funny and honest, with the odd bit of over-sharing. So join us on Right Up My Podcast, because you deserve to feel good too!
Released fortnightly. Contains bad language and inappropriate laughter.
Music – Andrew Grimes. Artwork – Erica Frances George.
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In this pocket-sized episode, Gwen and Kate talk about the current buzz about the power of green tea for our brain health, and Kate guides Gwen through a full-body Energy Bath (which you can join in too). Gwen also shares her top tips as she goes down a rabbit hole of Channel 4's award winning documentaries about juries, which leads to a uncharacteristically high-brow discussion on the flaws in the UK's legal system and the beauty of true crime podcasts. Enjoy! Find out more! For all RUMP in...
In this episode, we step into the world of boundaries — what they are, why they matter, and how they can transform our relationships with ourselves and others. We’re joined by the brilliant Ann Weiser Cornell — American author, educator, and worldwide authority on Focusing, the self‑inquiry psychotherapeutic technique developed by Eugene Gendlin — for a conversation that deeply moved us (it even brought Gwen to tears!) If you’ve ever said ‘yes’ when you meant ‘no’, struggled to speak up for y...
We talk to somatic sex therapist, Susan Taylor, about how to build intimacy and connection with our partners, and for it to feel easy, fun and mutually fulfilling. Susan has a background in counselling and is a clinical trauma professional. She also brings experience in holistic healing, somatic embodiment practices, spiritual teaching and intuitive healing into her practise. To find out more about Susan's work, both online and in person, head to her website Pathway to Pleasure. Don't miss he...
We've all heard that sleep is a key pillar of our health, and yet so many of us still struggle to get the right number of Zzzzs at night. We talk to author of '365 Happy Bedtime Mantras ', Shannon Kaiser, all about the five pillars of getting a good night's sleep and how spiritual and emotional preparation is just as important for good rest as our environment. After years of suffering from brain fog, chronic pain, weight gain, insomnia, and multiple other health issues connected to sleep disr...
In this special episode we talk to Jen Grange from Lakeland Wellbeing about the ancient ritual of firewalking, and how it can be used today as a tool for personal transformation, empowerment and healing. But wait, there's more – we also share with you Gwen and Kate's own firewalking experience, raising funds for the charity Temwa. As well as sharing our experiences of walking the hot coals, we also hear from our fellow firewalkers. Plus, Temwa Malawi's Programmes Manager, Kondwani Botha...
In this l'il cute one, Gwen & Kate focus on the importance of scheduling alone time. Whether it's Kate driving through the hills of France while her family sleeps, or Gwen's ring-fenced solo Monday nights, we discuss what happens when we give our brains a chance to breathe, how we can reconnect with ourselves again and what happens when we don't. We also discuss the latest trend of 'raw-dogging' and Bridget Christie's hilarious series The Change on C4. Plus listener shout-outs re: h...
We talk to neuroscientist Dr Emma Cahill about memory; from how we create memories, to how we recall them... and everything that happens in between. We also talk about how conditions such as depression and ADHD impact our memory. Emma is a lecturer in neuroscience and psychology at the University of Bristol, and is an expert in the mechanisms of memory. Make sure to join in with this episode’s challenge, as Emma sets Gwen and Kate an exercise aimed at giving our busy brains a break! If ...
In this itty-bitty episode, Gwen & Kate are in person walking along Bristol Harbour in the sunshine with ducks, geese & passing barges. We chat about ways to turn around that feeling of drifting, boob jobs, the importance of having a destination and focus, being selective about what we say YES to, and how Mel Robin's 'Let Them' theory could change our lives and those around us. Plus listener shoutouts! And some unexpected drinking advice from Gwen's hairdresser. Mentioned in th...
Dr Anu Arasu guides us through the key hormones that impact different areas and different stages of our lives; from stress to metabolism, ageing to thyroid and a whole host of reproductive hormones thrown in for good measure. Dr Arasu is the founder of the London Bioidentical Hormone clinic and works with patients to restore hormone balance and improve health and wellbeing, with a focus on being proactive about our health, rather than reactive. You can also join Gwen and Kate as they ta...
In this cute sized episodette, Gwen & Kate chat about the World Health Organisation's findings that Arts + Culture is good for us. Kate puts this to the test seeing Midsummer Night's Dream at the Barbican and Gwen consults her 2nd best friend ChatGPT about how to manage phone addiction and anxiety, and comes up with a daily routine we'd both love to live by! And Kate challenges Gwen to try it out. Plus listener shoutouts! Including a message from RUMP Patreon Jo Hook, who's inviting us ...
Therapists Sarah McConnell and Helene Igwebuike join us to chat about Attachment Theory. We dive into what it means to feel securely attached and what it’s like when you don’t. They break down how we form and manage attachments in all kinds of relationships – whether it’s with a partner, family, or friends. And how by understanding our own attachment style, we can improve these connections and make a huge difference to our overall well-being. You can also join Gwen and Kate as they try (with ...
In this pocket sized pod, Gwen & Kate chat about post-flu malaise and why you should get better before you leave your husband, how resolutions are SO last year and what things we're doing in Jan to look forward to and make ourselves feel better – inc quiz nights, board games & having fun learning about North Korea, and Kate shares a list of questions designed to help you lead a more meaningful life. Plus listener shoutouts! And how to access Kate's new documentary film online....
This week we delve into Quantum-Touch Energy Healing with advanced instructor Karina Grant. Quantum-Touch uses very specific breathing techniques and body awareness exercises to raise energy levels, with powerful results. We also discuss 'permissioning' as a tool to regulate our nervous systems and reduce stress and anxiety. Karina is England’s advanced instructor for Quantum-Touch, and mentors new practitioners and instructors. She has trained people from The World Health Organisation, and...
In this semi-sode, Gwen & Kate chat about the the importance of getting enough sleep during Xmas party season, and how being deprived of things during Storm Darragh makes us appreciate them so much more – like washing hands! Taking showers! Kate briefly turns into a white van driver and then shares words of the year from across the globe. Australia winning hands down. Plus listener shoutouts! Other episodes referred to in this RUMPette: Ep.60 - Perimenopause & ADHD – Hormones, HRT a...
We talk to podcast host Lisa Paasche about her experience of going through peri-menopause, which lead her to a late diagnosis of ADHD. She shares why perimenopause can be a particularly challenging time for people with ADHD, the relief that came with her diagnosis, and everything that she has learned along the way. Lisa is the host of a new podcast called 'Am I crazy or…', which focuses on the spicy combo of perimenopause and ADHD, talking to experts about these two complex subject areas. To ...
In this demi-sode, Gwen & Kate discuss the benefits of pushing ourselves out of our comfort zones as Kate tells us about the screening of her documentary about the melting Mer de Glace glacier in the French Alps; Gwen talks about the importance of doing something different to rewire our brains, even if it's little stuff. And Kate tells us about shoulder seasons! Is it winter? Or autumn-winter or spring-winter? Plus listener shoutouts! Find out more! For all RUMP info in one place: visit ...
We talk to Dr Alka Patel about how we can live not only longer, but healthier and more fulfilling lives (because who wants one without the other!). We discuss the importance of a personalised approach to health, but also things that we can all incorporate into our everyday to boost our bodies and our minds. Dr Alka worked for decades as a GP and now 25 years on she works with the latest innovations in health to enable people to make decisions about their lifestyle and self-care choices. S...
In this pocket-sized Ep, Gwen & Kate chat about psychogeography aka being an urban wandering flaneur. Gwen shares how to be a flaneur in a car as she takes to the back roads of Wales (mostly) without a map in search of a pub in a bay. Kate has been to see Faithless with a load of other middle aged ravers, and consults the New Yorker re: what our annoying household habits mean about us. Plus listener shoutouts! Support Up All Night, the third instalment in photographer Colin Moody’s Brist...
We talk to Rob Hopkins about the importance of unleashing our imaginations in the fight against climate change, in order to create the future that we all want to see. Rob Hopkins is the co-founder of the Transition Movement and author of 'From What is to What If'. He has spoken at multiple TED events and runs ‘Imagination Catalyst’ training for a wide range of organisations around the world. Rob also challenges Gwen and Kate to take a walk around their local neighbourhood and take photos of...
In this fun-sized-isode, Gwen & Kate talk about NSDR, a quick way to reduce anxiety – is it magic? Or is it just meditation? Breathwork + the Breath Space app. The signs when it's time to take a break and park the less important tasks. We ponder if behind closed doors Nigella loves bucket of KFC and Gwen demonstrates her partially convincing Northern accent currently across the airwaves oop North. Plus listener shoutouts + upcoming RUMP news! We also mention the following episodes...
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