Wellbeing with Gwen

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Catching up, poor mental health and getting help

2022-05-2522:50

Welcome to the Tour de Wellbeing podcast - a space for discussing wellbeing and all things that positively and negatively impact it. In this episode I catch up with you on the latest from me and why The Inspired Narrative has now switched to being Tour de Wellbeing. I hope you will join me on this new adventure of me sharing things from my own perspective and experience. This is a safe space so if you'd like to get in touch about anything please email me at gwennanjones26@gmail.com. Thank you for listening! Instagram - @tourdewellbeing TikTok - @gwenjones27 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

8. Trying out new equipment and exercises at the gym

2023-03-0420:10

Welcome back to another episode of the Wellbeing with Gwen podcast, thank you for tuning in! In this episode, I talk about trying out new equipment and exercises at the gym and the liberation of essentially making a tit out of myself. Don't forget that the gym is a literal playground, try not to take it so seriously. :) The hilarious TikToker I mention during the episode is @nataleebfitness, honestly, go and check her out! Please let me know what you thought of the episode and feel free to get in touch here - gwennanjones26@gmail.com I am also on: TikTok and Instagram - @wellbeingwithgwen Happy listening :)

7. How to reach your daily step goal, understanding the calorie deficit and the reality of a high-protein diet on a budget

2023-02-2533:27

Welcome back to another episode of the Wellbeing with Gwen podcast, thank you so much for tuning in. In this episode, we explore reaching your daily step goal and how many to aim for, the calorie deficit, maintenance, surplus and what it means, and the reality of being on a high-protein diet while living on a budget. To work out your calorie deficit, maintenance and surplus - tdee.com Please let me know what you thought of the episode and feel free to get in touch here - gwennanjones26@gmail.com I am also on: TikTok and Instagram - @wellbeingwithgwen Happy listening :)

6. Tuning in to that mental chatter, finding a way of moving your body that you love, and taking it steady

2023-02-1531:17

Welcome back to another episode of the Wellbeing with Gwen podcast, thank you for tuning in! In this episode, we look at ways in which we can move our bodies and enjoy it as opposed to it being a chore, how we can tune into our mental chatter and give it what for, and why it’s important to take it steady. Please let me know what you thought of the episode and feel free to get in touch here - gwennanjones26@gmail.com I am also on: TikTok and Instagram - @wellbeingwithgwen Happy listening :)

5. Staying motivated and how to not revert back to old habits

2023-02-0834:37

Welcome back to another episode of the Wellbeing with Gwen podcast, thank you for joining! In this episode we take a look at: - Staying motivated - Listening to your mind and body - Finding THAT reason or purpose - Reverting back to habits And lots more. Please let me know what you thought of the episode and feel free to get in touch here - gwennanjones26@gmail.com I am also on: TikTok and Instagram - @wellbeingwithgwen Enjoy!!!

4. Building sustainable routines and practising gratitude

2023-01-3027:53

Welcome back to another episode of the podcast, thank you so much for tuning in. In this episode we take a look at building sustainable routines and keeping structure to ensure we prioritise ourselves and make time for ourselves. We also explore what it means to practise gratitude and how this can be beneficial for getting through challenging times or situations. If you'd like to get in touch or let me know of any feedback you may have, please email me - gwennanjones26@gmail.com You can also find me on - Instagram: @wellbeingwithgwen TikTok: @wellbeingwithgwen Enjoy!

3. Unpacking emotional eating

2023-01-2334:07

Welcome back to the third episode of the podcast, thank you so much for being here! In this episode we explore and discuss emotional eating as an unhealthy coping mechanism. This episode is raw and honest from my own experiences and perspective, shared in the hopes of raising awareness and ensuring nobody else feels alone with what they may be going through. I hope you enjoy this episode, as always please let me know of any feedback you may have. If you have any enquiries or would like to get in touch, email me on gwennanjones26@gmail.com. You can also find me on... Instagram: @wellbeingwithgwen TikTok: @wellbeingwithgwen

2. The three forms of wellbeing, positive contributors, the stress bucket and making time

2023-01-1530:08

In this episode we take a look at the three forms of health we all have which each contribute to our overall wellbeing, we take a look at how we can implement changes that POSITIVELY contribute to our wellbeing, we discuss and introduce the stress bucket and take a look at making time for our wellbeing. I hope you enjoy this episode, as always please let me know of any feedback you may have!

1. The connection between mind and body, emotional eating and self-liking

2023-01-0728:34

Welcome to the first episode of the Wellbeing with Gwen podcast, thank you for tuning in. This episode is a bit of an introduction into my health and fitness journey over the last year or so. In it I discuss emotional eating and how this impacted me, the crazy connection between mind and body and learning to self-like before self-love. I hope you enjoy the episode. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 For any enquiries: gwennanjones26@gmail.com Instagram: @wellbeingwithgwen TikTok: @wellbeingwithgwen

Idalia Salsamendi ON: The Influencer World, Activism and Learning to be Present

2021-08-1537:59

Welcome back to The Inspired Narrative podcast - a space for highlighting inspiring stories. In today's episode, I am joined by the wonderful Idalia Salsamendi who joined me to discuss her journey into the influencer world, activism and mental health, learning to live in the moment, the powers of influencers. Idalia has been managing celebrities and influencers since the age of 19 years old and has launched the careers of Lucky Blue Smith and Erika Linder. In 2016, Idalia launched her own company “Idalia Inc”. She has conceived and executed powerful and effective campaigns for prestigious houses and brands. Idalia also takes tremendous pride in creating impactful and outside-the-box business strategy plans for top influencers and entrepreneurs. It therefore gives me great pleasure to welcome her to the podcast today. If you'd like to get in touch about an inspiring story, please contact us. Don't forget to check out The Inspired Narrative for more content - Website Instagram Twitter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ruari Fairbairns ON: The impact of alcohol, self-acceptance and building habits

2021-07-0638:42

Welcome back to another episode of The Inspired Narrative podcast - a space for highlighting inspiring stories. On this episode I am joined by founder of award winning behaviour change programme, One Year No Beer. OYNB sets out to help people transform their relationship with alcohol and lead happier, healthier lives and survive modern society alcohol-free. Ruari, CEO and Founder, believes that having a community is crucial to making a positive lifestyle change. He has been a pillar of national support for people who struggle and battle with alcohol over these past five years and his achievement has been recognised after winning The Great British Entrepreneur of the Year for Scotland and Northern Ireland last year and has been asked to return as a judge for the upcoming ceremony. Ruari has met with the Dalai Lama and is an incredible human being who I had the greatest pleasure interviewing for this podcast episode. If you'd like to get in touch about an inspiring story, please contact us. Don't forget to check out The Inspired Narrative for more content - Website Instagram Twitter

Rachel Peru ON: Being a Silver Curve Model in Her 50s

2021-05-2135:17

Welcome back to The Inspired Narrative podcast - a space for highlighting inspiring stories. Rachel Peru joins me on this episode to discuss her incredible work as a silver-curve model, campaigning for older women to feel seen in the media and to in lingerie. Rachel has worked alongside some other powerful women such as Ashley Graham and Lizzo. Her career as a model started when she was 46 but has since been included in Platinum Magazine's top 50 influencers of 2020 list. It gives me the greatest pleasure to welcome her to the podcast today. In this episode with Rachel, we discuss ageism, confidence and putting yourself out there to do what you love. If you'd like to get in touch about an inspiring story, please contact us. Don't forget to check out The Inspired Narrative for more content - Website Instagram Twitter

Hannah Shergold ON: Founding a Life Skills Hub for Young People, Adulthood and Life After Education

2021-05-1436:11

In this episode I am joined by Hannah Shergold, founder of a life skills hub for young people - fullygrown. Hannah is doing some incredible work to bridge the gap between leaving education and entering adulthood by providing tools and resources for young people to easily access and utilise. You can find out more about fullygrown here - www.fully-grown.com Hannah discusses how the idea for fullygrown came about and her plans to extend the life skills hub into schools. We also discuss navigating adulthood and Hannah shares some advice on how to put yourself out there. As always, any feedback is gladly welcomed or if you would just like to have a chat, get in touch! If you'd like to get in touch about an inspiring story, please contact us. Don't forget to check out The Inspired Narrative for more content - Website Instagram Twitter

Bethan Jones ON: Trauma, Poor Mental Health and Finding Her Feet After Years of Therapy

2021-05-0701:08:22

Welcome back to The Inspired Narrative - a space for highlighting inspiring stories. I am your host, Gwen Jones and on today's episode, I am joined by Bethan Jones to discuss her journey of trauma, poor mental health and finally going after a dream job at the age of 32. I am proud to say that the guest is one of my sisters and I hope that in sharing her story with you, you can take something from the conversation. In this episode, Bethan discusses traumatic events during her childhood and adolescence which led to severe mental health issues and poor self-esteem. She has been on a long journey to get to where she is now at the age of 32 where she is beginning to find her feet and begin working as a teacher - a job role which she has always wanted to do. If you'd like to get in touch about an inspiring story, please contact us. Don't forget to check out The Inspired Narrative for more content - Website Instagram Twitter

Liz Clements ON: Grief, Getting Her Dream Job and Her Journalistic Work

2021-04-3052:01

Welcome back to The Inspired Narrative podcast - a space for sharing inspiring stories. BBC Wales Today Journalist Liz Clements joins today's episode to discuss her journey to achieving her dream job - something that manifested from a tweet back in 2011! And of course, lots of hard work and perseverance. Amongst that was the special bond she shared with her father who passed when she was 22 years old. I've personally followed Liz's story for a few years and I am so grateful to be able to share such an inspiring story with you today. If you'd like to get in touch about an inspiring story, please contact us. Don't forget to check out The Inspired Narrative for more content - Website Instagram Twitter

Ella Greenwood ON: Filmmaking to Improve Mental Health in the Media Industry

2021-04-1332:02

Welcome to The Inspired Narrative podcast, a space for highlighting inspiring stories. On today's episode, the incredible Ella Greenwood joins me to discuss her inspiring work to highlight mental health in the media industry. At just 19 years old, Ella is a director of London-based production comapny Broken Flames Productions and has had her work selected for BAFTA accredited festivals. She also works as a mental health activist and is an ambassador for teenage mental health charity Stem4. Ella was also awarded Positive Female Role Model of the Year at the Darkus Magazine Awards. She is certainly a fantastic role model that I wish I had while navigating my teenage years! If you'd like to get in touch about an inspiring story, please contact us. Don't forget to check out The Inspired Narrative for more content - Website Instagram Twitter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Carolina Mountford ON: Eating Disorder Recovery, IVF Treatment and Post-natal Depression

2021-04-0856:37

Welcome to The Inspired Narrative podcast, a space for highlighting inspiring stories. Today's inspiring story that I have the pleasure of sharing with you is Carolina Mountford's journey of eating disorder recovery and mental health. She is now a mental health speaker and writer, currently writing her own book as well as an ambassador for eating disorder charity, BEAT. Carolina's story also shares experience of IVF, suicidal thoughts and post natal depression. She is unbelievably inspirational and I am so grateful to have her on this episode. If you'd like to get in touch about an inspiring story, please contact us. Don't forget to check out The Inspired Narrative for more content - Website Instagram Twitter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Kate Hames ON: The Stigma of Rape and Her Collaborative Book of Survivor Stories

2021-04-0343:17

Welcome back to another episode of The Inspired Narrative podcast, a platform for highlighting inspiring stories. On today's episode I am joined by Kate Hames, author of 'Say The Word'. Say The Word is a collaborative book of survivors stories which is in the process of being turned into a play. Kate is advocating for people not to feel ashamed and to get others to Say The Word. Kate is a true inspiration and I hope her story and her work will help you as the listener today. If you'd like to get in touch about an inspiring story, please contact us. Don't forget to check out The Inspired Narrative for more content - Website Instagram Twitter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

John Bullock ON: Facing Challenges, The Importance of Failure and Taking Lessons from Roads Not Taken

2021-03-2654:10

Former professional athlete, John Bullock, joins me today to discuss supporting mental health through experimental learning and activity. Pain Point Coaching founder, John uses sports programmes to train teams and clients how to deal with pressure, anxiety and stress and create optimal performance in people and organisations. John's passion is contagious and there's a lot to be learnt from his perspective and objectives. It was great to record with John and I hope you can benefit from this episode as much as I did. If you'd like to get in touch about an inspiring story, please contact us. Don't forget to check out The Inspired Narrative for more content - Website Instagram Twitter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Melissa Lewis ON: Venturing into the Property World, Workplace Harassment and Fluctuating Mental Health

2021-03-2340:19

Welcome back to another episode of The Inspired Narrative podcast. Melissa Lewis joins the episode today to discuss delving into the property world, an area known to be very male-dominated, dealing with harassment in work and fluctuating mental health. Melissa quit her full time HR job in 2019 and started up her own Property Services and Investment company - ML Property Venture. From experiencing workplace harassment to battling fluctuating mental health, Melissa is truly an inspiring woman and I'm so grateful to be able to share part of her story here on the podcast. Don't forget to check out The Inspired Narrative for more content - Website Instagram Twitter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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