Unwind with Poppy Jamie

Matt Rudd is my guest on today’s Wisdom Wednesday and I’m so thrilled to have him. After reading his book, Man Down, I’ve been left pondering lots ever since. The book combines research with Matt’s own personal exploration about why mental health in men is so troubled and what are possible solutions. Matt is a Senior Writer on The Sunday Times, he’s an award-winning columnist and currently writes the column Man Trouble in The Sunday Times Magazine. He’s written three novels and two non-fiction books including Man Down which explores male mental health. The reason why this topic is so important to me is because I grew up understanding that men struggle with mental health just as much as women as my father went through many periods of chronic anxiety, depression and even now it can be a daily challenge to manage. Matt is on a mission to create emotional equality and I couldn’t be more supportive. He’s passionate about creating a culture that allows all humans to process their emotions, regardless of what they look like or identify as.Find Matt: Twitter: @MattRuddBook: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Man-Down-Unhappy-What-About/dp/0349424810/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTColumn: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/profile/matt-rudd?page=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s podcast I am interviewing one of the most important neuroscientists in the world who is researching and supporting the addiction crisis. Dr. Anna Lembke, the best-selling author of Drugdealer, MD and most recently Dopamine Nation. She is on a mission to change the way we understand addiction and the neuroscience behind addictive habits. Dr Anna is the medical director of Addiction Medicine at Stanford University and Chief of Stanford’s Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. You may have watched her in the Netflix documentary, The Social Dilemma, where she talks about our addiction to social media. You may have read her books or you may have listened to one of the many interviews she has given. In today’s episode, we are going to be mainly diving in to Dr Anna’s latest book, Dopamine Nation and speaking more generally about the addictions that are so present in society and often go very much unnoticed. Those such as sugar addiction and of course tech addiction which many of us are extremely guilty of!Find more information on Dr Anna Lembke:Book: dopaminenation.comWebsite: annalembke.comA big thank you to our sponsor Athletic Greens. They are going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/notperfect to upgrade your health and pick up the ultimate daily nutritional insurance! Hosted by Poppy JamieProduced by Georgie RutherfordEdited by George Campen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we are going to be speaking about connection and loneliness with my amazing guest, Jillian Richardson. Jillian is the author of Un-Lonely Planet, coach, connection expert and the founder of The Joy List, a newsletter with a mission of making New York City, and eventually the world, a less lonely place. Jillian deeply believes that bringing people together is one of life’s greatest gifts and that most of the world’s problems stem from a lack of connection. Jillian is on a mission to inspire others to make healthy congregations and co-create an un-lonely planet.Find out more about Jillian:Website: https://www.thatjillian.com/The Joy List: https://joylist.nyc/Instagram: @thatjillianBook: https://www.thatjillian.com/book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I am so excited to have Dr. Rupy Aujla (also known as The Doctor's Kitchen) on the podcast today. You may have seen him on TV, brightening up our screens, you may follow him on Instagram or you may have one of his fantastic cookbooks. Dr Rupy is an NHS GP working in Emergency Medicine, completing a masters in Nutritional Medicine and a fellow on the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme. Dr. Rupy is a daily inspiration and the founder of ‘The Doctor’s Kitchen’, which strives to inspire and educate everybody about the beauty of food and medicinal effects of eating well. He is a Sunday Times best selling author with three cook books: “The Doctor’s Kitchen” and "Eat to Beat Illness" and the latest, "Doctor's Kitchen 3-2-1" which are all packed full of information. Dr. Rupy has also just launched the brand new The Doctor's Kitchen app which is a completely stunning platform full of tips and guidance you need to live your healthiest life.This is such a fantastic episode and wow did I learn a lot from it! I’m so excited to hear what you think. Find more information on Dr Rupy:Website: https://thedoctorskitchen.com/Instagram: @doctors_kitchenBooks: https://thedoctorskitchen.com/books/Podcast: https://thedoctorskitchen.com/podcasts/App: https://thedoctorskitchen.com/app/Hosted by Poppy JamieProduced by Georgie RutherfordEdited by George Campen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s show we have a world leading persuasion expert, Zoe Chance who helps great people become more influential. At Yale School of Management, she teaches one of the most popular courses called Mastering Influence and Persuasion. Her research has been published in top academic journals and even Google has used her behavioural economics framework as the basis for their global food policy. Zoe speaks internationally and her TedX talk called ‘How to make a behaviour addictive’ went viral. Prior to teaching at Yale, Zoe managed a $200 million segment of the Barbie brand at Mattel and has a doctorate from Harvard Business School. Her new book, Influence is Your Superpower: The Science of Winning Hearts, Sparking Change and Making Good Things Happen, is truly fantastic and every single person should read it. Find Zoe: Website: https://www.zoechance.com/Zoe's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Influence-Nice-People-science-getting/dp/178504236XTwitter: @zoebchanceHosted by Poppy JamieProduced by Georgie RutherfordEdited by George Campen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I can’t wait to discuss one of my favourite topics: LOVE. But most importantly how to make love last. My wonderful guest this week is the bestselling author, Iris Krasnow. Iris is the author of Surrendering to Motherhood, the New York Times bestseller Surrendering to Marriage, Surrendering to Yourself, I Am My Mother's Daughter and many more. It is a true honour to have such a global expert on the subject of relationships, love and personal development join us today to share her advice and reflections from studying the art of love for so long. Iris has been a guest on numerous national television and radio programs, including Oprah, Good Morning America, Today, All Things Considered, and has been featured on CNN several times. Iris is a professor emerita teaching writing at American University in Washington, D.C. Iris has been married to an architect for 34 years and they are parents of four grown sons. Throughout her books she shares her own journey with marriage along with interviewing thousands of others to reveal the truth that few are that honest about. Find more information on Iris Krasnow:iriskransow.comHosted by Poppy JamieProduced by Georgie RutherfordEdited by George Campen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s Wisdom Wednesday, I am talking to the fabulous podcasters and authors of Big Fat Negative, Emma Haslett and Gabby Griffith. I’ve been so looking forward to this podcast episode as infertility and the impact on mental health is a topic we haven’t really covered. Emma and Gabby launched their chart-topping podcast that’s entirely focused on the trials of trying for a baby. After realising that 1 in 6 couples struggle to conceive, the conversation around infertility was not being had publicly and instead those facing difficulty were left feeling isolated and alone. Emma and Gabby are on a mission to normalise and provide a different tone to the conversation and I am here for it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode I have the one and only Mark Groves who is a world leading human connection specialist who helps you to nurture better relationships with others and yourself. Mark is the founder of the world’s first social emotional network, Mind that provides daily, live and on demand emotional wellness sessions. It’s truly a phenomenal platform! Every single day you can listen to an expert that takes you through classes on co-dependency, self-worth, navigating self trust or to evolving more confidence in relationships.Many people will know Mark through instagram, through his Create the Love account with over a million followers. Mark hosts online courses to help you move past co-dependency, rediscover your wholeness, become a boundaries bad ass and heal and recover from heartache. He also can connect you to individual therapists and coaches that can help you with your relationships. Mark is a living light bulb shining and helping millions of people around the world find the love they want for themselves and for others. Find Mark:Website: https://createthelove.com/Instagram: @createthelove Courses: https://createthelove.com/courses/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/markgrovestvHosted by Poppy JamieProduced by Georgie RutherfordEdited by George Campen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s podcast I have a woman I have been following for years. She is the award winning bestselling author, Dr. Megan Rossi A.K.A The Gut Health Doctor. She is one of the most influential gut health specialists internationally. Dr Rossi is passionate about empowering others to take control of their health and happiness from the inside out. Megan is a registered dietician and nutritionist with an award-winning PHD in gut health. Dr Rossi is the founder of The Gut Health Clinic in London and has made it her mission to get people's guts back on track.Megan is also a member of the IBS Network Expert Advisory board and Bowel and Cancer Research Grants Committee. Dr Rossi also leads research at King’s College London investigating nutrition based therapies and gut health. This includes pre and probiotics, dietary fibres, the low-FODMAP diet and food additives. On top of this, Megan has changed thousands of peoples lives through her books, Eat Yourself Healthy and Eat More, Live Well. I hope you enjoy today’s chat with this truly extraordinary woman. I got to ask her all the questions I’ve been dying to know and often receive conflicting information about. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it! Find more information on Megan:Website: www.theguthealthdoctor.com@TheGutHealthDoctor--Hosted by Poppy JamieProduced by Georgie RutherfordEdited by George Campen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s Wisdom Wednesdays I have a global leading teacher on the nervous system. The wonderful Irene Lyon teaches people around the world about how to work with the nervous system to transform trauma, heal the body and mind and live their fullest, most creative life. Irene’s programmes have reached thousands of people in over 90 countries, she has a Masters degree in biomedical and health science and has extensively studied the field of somatic healing.I was so looking forward to speaking to Irene about the intricate details that involve our nervous system as this is something which is actually quite under discussed given how important it is - especially when it comes to understanding mental health and how we can all live better, more peaceful and happier lives. I hope you all enjoy this mini mid-week episode! Find more information on Irene:Website: https://irenelyon.com/ Instagram: @irenelyonYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IreneLyon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The topic of today’s show is one that a lot of us feel conflicted about. Today we will be speaking about the psychology of money. The subject of money and how it makes us feel is one we so often avoid but I want to change that this year. My guest to help us do so is the wonderful Kelly Hearn.She is a world leading psychotherapist and co-founder of Examined Life who takes an integrative approach to her work. For two decades she worked in investment management after completing an MBA from Columbia Business School and then switched gears into the world of therapy. On a mission to empower people with many different tools from a variation of disciplines. She has a brilliant online workshop called Mental Wealth, the psychology of money and pursuit of financial wellness and I can’t wait to dive into that. In this episode, we explore what makes our relationship with money so challenging and how we might make this relationship more harmonious. Kelly's next mental wealth workshop is taking place on March 23 at 7pm in London. She will explore the links between money, values and self-worth and cultural confusion about money. Kelly will also provide practical steps to financial wellness - that's definitely what we all need! For more information or to sign up for the workshop, please contact kelly@examinedlife.co.uk.---This episode is sponsored by Female Invest who have created a membership platform to help you get money smart. With a Female Invest membership you will have access to world leading masterclasses, weekly magazines, live weekly webinars and Q&A sessions where you can speak to other women about money and investing. Female Invest have given Not Perfect listeners 40% off an annual membership when you use the code “NOTPERFECT”. The offer expires on 1st April 2022 so head to femaleinvest.co.uk now to take advantage of this fantastic offer.Hosted by Poppy JamieProduced by Georgie RutherfordEdited by George Campen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s guest is the formidable and effervescent Gabrielle Bernstein. She is the number one best-selling author of The Universe Has Your Back, Super Attractor and has written 6 additional bestsellers. Oprah described her as a next generation thought leader, she’s broken Guinness World records, she’s named 11 of the most followed twitter accounts for inspiration and the recipient of many awards over the last 15 years.Gabby has impacted the lives of millions around the world through her books, talks, newsletters and meditations. Today we’re going to be discussing her latest book, Happy Days. It’s very different to her other work, she goes deeper than she has ever been before, sharing deeply personal stories, personal struggles and personal breakthroughs. She shares how her childhood memories were affecting her until she bravely began facing her past. With a bright torch, Gabby guides us towards freedom and inner peace. I can’t wait for you to hear this episode! Find Gabby:Website: https://gabbybernstein.com/Instagram: @gabbybernstein - https://www.instagram.com/gabbybernstein/?hl=enBuy her new book: https://gabbybernstein.com/happy-days-book/ Hosted by Poppy JamieProduced by Georgie RutherfordEdited by George Campen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s podcast we have the fabulous Pamela Paul, who is an award-winning author of 8 books and is also the editor of The New York Times Book Review and oversees all books coverage at the New York Times. She is also the host of the weekly book review podcast for The Times. Her spectacular writing career has seen the publication of Rectangle Time, How to Raise a Reader, My Life with Bob, Plot Ensues, The Starter Marriage and the Future of Matrimony, Pornified, Parenting, Inc. and By the Book: Writers on Literature and the Literary Life.In today’s podcast, we are going to be speaking about her latest book which I have devoured, A 100 Things We’ve Lost to the Internet. It made me laugh, it made me think and it made me reflect on what’s happened to our behaviour and how things have changed without us really realising and what that change has left behind. Find Pamela: Instagram: @pamelapaul2018Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PamelaPaulNYTWebsite: https://www.pamelapaul.com/Get your copy of 100 Things We’ve Lost to the Internet here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/153/9780593136775---This episode is sponsored by Wild, the UK's number one natural deodorant company. Their deodorant has a fully sustainable design, it’s vegan, cruelty free and stylish too. Go Wild today and get yourself this natural, refillable deodorant that genuinely works. You can order by going to WEAREWILD.COM and you’ll get 20% off your first order when you use code “NOTPERFECT” at checkout!We can't wait to hear your thoughts. Get in touch at contact@notperfectpodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And just like that we're back and ready to take over your Sundays! I've been so excited to launch Season 10 - we've got some incredible guests lined up and it's going to be bigger and better than ever! And what a better way to start than with one of the UK’s leading psychosexual and relationship therapists, Kate Moyle.Sexual wellness is a topic that is slowly becoming more spoken about and with this new liberation spreading over the globe, I thought that there is no one better than Kate to talk to about this topic. A recent study found that nearly half of 25-34 year old woman complained of a lack of sexual enjoyment and another found that people in Britain were having less sex than they once did. These numbers do sound bleak but behind any problem there are always solutions and steps forward!The wonderful Kate works with anyone that is struggling with difficulties in their sex lives, particularly with people whose sexuality is impacted by the stresses of modern life. Kate helps thousands of people recognise their personal understanding of sexuality and sexual health and takes the view that all issues including sexual wellness have roots in psychology, emotion and a person’s history and culture. Ultimately Kate’s work is about helping people get to a place of sexual health, happiness and wellbeing. I don't hold back in this episode so it's definitely worth a listen!Find Kate: Website: https://www.katemoyle.co.uk/Instagram: @katemoyletherapyPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-sexual-wellness-sessions/id1527311547Image credit: Matt Writtle ---This episode is sponsored by Wild, the UK's number one natural deodorant company. Their deodorant has a fully sustainable design, it’s vegan, cruelty free and stylish too. Go Wild today and get yourself this natural, refillable deodorant that genuinely works. You can order by going to WEAREWILD.COM and you’ll get 20% off your first order when you use code “NOTPERFECT” at checkout! We can't wait to hear your thoughts. Get in touch at contact@notperfectpodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I've got some big news - we're officially one week away from the tenth season of the Not Perfect Podcast! I'll be back with a brand new episode next week but today I wanted to replay one of the most mind-blowing episodes. Wow, wow and just more wow. There are those books that arrive and are so powerful, they challenge your outlook, teach you new things and leave you better than when you started. This episode dives into one of those books - Maybe You Should Talk To Someone with the author Lori Gottlieb. We speak about letting go of the past, breaking patterns, heartbreak, love, managing life and most importantly discuss why therapy is so powerful!Lori Gottlieb is a psychotherapist and author of the New York Times bestseller Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, which is being adapted as a television series. In addition to her clinical practice, she writes The Atlantic’s weekly “Dear Therapist” advice column and contributes regularly to The New York Times and many other publications. Her recent TED Talk is one of the top 10 most watched of the year. A member of the Advisory Council for Bring Change to Mind and advisor to the Aspen Institute, she is a sought-after expert in media such as The Today Show, Good Morning America, The CBS This Morning, CNN, and NPR’s “Fresh Air.” She is also the co-host of the new iHeart Radio podcast, “Dear Therapists,” produced by Katie Couric.Learn more at LoriGottlieb.com or follow her on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and Instagram @lorigottlieb_author.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is another one of my all time favourite interviews where I speak to writer and thought leader in human potential, Peter Crone, aka ‘The Mind Architect’. I’ve been following Peter’s work for the last few years and it has had a profound impact on me along with millions of people around the world. He has worked with world-famous actors, athletes and very successful businessmen, yet what he teaches resonates with every individual. There are very few people in life who are able to sum up seemingly complex ideas about what it means to be human and make all the anxieties we face sound simple. Peter Crone is one of them. In this episode, Peter explains his famous quote: ‘true happiness is the absence of the search for happiness’ and why being at peace with the worst case scenario means there is nothing left to fear. He goes on to explain how we can only be free when we are in complete harmony with our current circumstances. It's when we stop trying to figure everything out, that we will find freedom. The product Peter shares is freedom and though you might wonder how an earth someone can sell freedom, this interview will show you how. His philosophy is life-changing and this is such a powerful conversation which I hope will help every single one of you.For more on Peter Crone, be sure to follow him on Instagram @petercroneofficial and check out his website https://www.petercrone.com.This episode is supported by OTO CBD. OTO are passionate about delivering high quality products to enhance wellbeing across many areas of your life. Their products include roll ons, body oils and the best sleep drops I've ever tried. Check OTO out here and make sure to use the promo code POPPY for 10% off.Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm taking you back to one of my favourite episodes! Wow, this conversation was spine chilling and eye opening! In this episode, I speak with a global expert on narcissism (a topic I have been fascinated by and longing to dive in deeper). My special guest is Dr Ramani Durvasula - best selling author, clinical psychologist, professor of psychology and media expert.You may have watched Dr Ramani share her expertise on narcissistic personality disorder and narcissistic abuse on Red Table with Jada and Willow Smith, The Today Show or Good Morning America amongst many others.Dr Ramani breaks down narcissism in a way you can easily understand and if you're like me, this episode made me have so many aha moments! Dr Ramani explains behaviour that often feels unexplainable and we unpack gas lighting and love bombing. We are confronting a topic that is one of the highest forms of manipulation in my opinion and I’m sure everyone has been exposed to it in some way or another.Dr Ramani books are fantastic and I also encourage you to check out her YouTube channel!Find Dr Ramani: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Qixc77KhCo88E5muxUjmAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/DoctorRamaniFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorramani/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorRamaniDr. Ramani's Podcast: http://sexualdisorientation.com/Dr. Ramani's Website with links to books: http://www.doctor-ramani.com/This episode is supported by a brand I LOVE, Aromatherapy Associates! Honestly, fully obsessed with them and suggest you check out their shower oils. They really do transform the shower experience into something that's mind, body and soul refreshing. I passionately believe high quality essential oils is highly effective in soothing the mind and body. To launch their latest shower oils, a line that gives you a full mind and body experience in the bathroom by maximising the therapeutic benefit of the oils, we are teaming up to celebrate  and encourage us all to take 5 minutes from our day to reset, refresh and look after our spirit. There is no better and easier way to do this, then jumping in the shower!To find out how you can turn your shower into a deeply soothing session, visit www.aromatherapyassociates.com. Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate Spies is a health and wellness guru and the Editor-in-chief of Well + Good which is one of the most read lifestyle and news publications in the world committing to delivering health and wellness news. Kate is a returning guest and one of my favourites on the Not Perfect Podcast. Just like last time she is back and ready to share with us her wellness forecasts for the year ahead. I know we are all wellness obsessed but sometimes it can be confusing and we’re not sure what to listen to or whether we are being fed the wrong information. Thankfully Kate is here to clear up some of the confusion!So what health, wellness and fitness trends will we be seeing in 2022? Well + Good’s annual trends report offers insight into what we will see in our future and I can’t wait to find out more! Find more information on the 2022 wellness trends at https://www.wellandgood.com/fitness-wellness-trends/.Well + Good Instagram: @iamwellandgoodKate's Instagram: @katelenelise Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome to a very special bonus episode with a teacher, guider and my astrologist for over 10 years, Ruth Nahmias. She is one of the brightest stars that I know and gives the most sound advice. If you’re not into astrology, please don’t immediately assume that this episode is not worth listening to. I personally use astrology as a self-reflecting tool because it either resonates or it doesn’t and I think that the stars can often provide wisdom. Hopefully this episode will give you things to think about, point you in the right direction and just raise your awareness of what we can expect to unfold in 2022. As I’m sure you might agree this past year has been a hard one. We have had to navigate a lot of changes, there’s been a lot of fear and there has been constant uncertainty. So I think we’re all looking forward to a more positive 2022! Well done everyone for getting through this past year and I look forward to connecting with more of you in 2022! :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to an extremely special episode to mark 100 episodes of the Not Perfect Podcast!! I began this podcast in 2019 and it has definitely been one of the best things I've ever done. I just want to take a moment to say a BIG thank you to all my loyal listeners and to all my wonderful guests. It has been complete therapy for me as I hope it's been for you. It has opened up conversations I wouldn't have had, introduced me to books that I may not have read and in all honesty it's just been heaven to speak to some of you and connect on so many different levels. It truly makes my day when I receive messages or reviews about the podcast! To mark the 100th episode, we thought we would combine some of our most listened to episodes over the past couple of years and share some of the fantastic answers to the first few questions which I ask every guest at the start of the podcast. Hearing all of their answers together just proves how unbelievably wonderful all my guests have been, they all have so much wisdom to share and I'm so happy that I've been able to share these conversations with you. Here's to many more brilliant guests and I can't wait for you all to see what we have in store for the next series!Wishing you all a VERY happy Christmas!Poppy x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.