Episodes
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Men for perhaps various reasons are more reluctant to monitor their health, note changes and seek medical advice. Ignoring symptoms or signs can become serious.
Jonathan Prince MBE is Chairman of the Blue Ribbon Foundation, an organisation which raises awareness of, and encourages men to take positive action to safeguard their health & wellbeing. Jonathan delivers informative talks on various men’s health topics and body parts that we are too often embarrassed to speak about openly.
How do men in general do health? Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in UK men. Do you find that many people are unaware the free NHS health-check? What are symptoms of prostate cancer? What can we do for men’s mental health?Contact us [email protected],uk about our Men's health seminar/webinar for your workplace and reduce the taboo.
www.blueribbonfoundation.org.uk
www.menwhotalk.org
www.mankindprojectuki.org
www.lookgoodfeelbetter.co.uk/men
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Menopause is a chapter of every woman’s life, and with 80% of women experiencing menopausal symptoms it can also mean that many partners, colleagues, friends also experience menopause indirectly. It can be a difficult time knowing when, how or what to do to support so I hope this is a helpful guide.
I’m joined by Steve Foulger (Director of HR Services & Organisational Design at Connor) – you may have heard my episode about menopause in the workplace with Steve for Connor Conversations podcast (link below if you haven’t) but this time we’re switching roles and Steve is guest and so I’d like to know his thoughts on menopause in the workplace and his experience of supporting women going through the menopause.
Do you know much about menopause? Examples of where you’ve experienced complex menopause absence cases? Advice on starting a menopause conversation From a partner point of view, what would you advise? Does male menopause exist?Menopause awareness is building in terms of awareness of symptom management options and also how partners, friends and colleagues can support women through this chapter. If you follow me on social media you may have seen I spoke at the BMS annual conference in Apr. I spoke about nutrition and menopause, and as a menopause specialist (in addition to being a nutritionist) I’m passionate about supporting both women and the workplace to raise awareness.
If you’d like menopause awareness webinars for employees, manager training or menopause 1:1 consultations in your workplace reach out to me at [email protected]
Links
CIPD Line Manager Guide https://www.cipd.co.uk/Images/line-manager-guide-to-menopause_tcm18-95174.pdf
Connor Conversations podcast https://connor.co.uk/landing-pages/connor-conversations/
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Gut health and mental health. There’s so much conversation about improving gut health using probiotics, prebiotics and fermented foods, but it can be confusing.
Jo Webster medical herbalist, nutritionist, gut health and fermented food specialist is joining me in this episode to answer a few questions I'm often asked when delivering webinars to organisations as part of their health & wellbeing activities;
What is fermentation? What to look out for when buying fermented foods? How to make your own fermented food Do you need to buy a fermenting kit? What is your favourite ferment?Jo completed a 4 year degree qualifying as a herbalist (with distinction), she has a post-graduate diploma in nutritional medicine from Surrey University (with distinction) and in the final stages of the MSc Nutritional Medicine. Jo is a full member of the College of Practitioners of Phytotherapy and the National Institute of Medical Herbalists. She used to be a lawyer and also has a degree in psychology.
Jo is devoted to helping people address their health issues using nutrition, medicinal herbs and a focus on gut health. An important aspect is encouraging people to take responsibility for their own health and providing them with the support, tools and information they need to do so..
In her own life, Jo strives to be the change she wants to see in the world, so she knows from first-hand experience how challenging changing entrenched behaviours can be. She walks the walk rather than just talking the talk. Jo is mother to 4 young people and has a love of reading, learning, asking questions, being outside, fermenting, herbing and laughing.
Website: theumbel.org
IG: @the.umbel
FB: the.umbel
Twitter:@theumbel
LI: Jo Webster
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1. How to find the stress "sweet spot"
2. How to manage our own mental health at work.
3. How to help a colleague struggling
4. What can organisations do to create a more supportive environment
5. ‘Reasonable’ workplace adjustments
Links for further support:
www.mhfaengland.org
www.mhfaengland.org/startwell
https://mhfaengland.org/mhfa-centre/campaigns/my-whole-self-2022/
LinkedIn: www.linkedin/in/simonblake/
Twitter: @MHFAEngland
Instagram: @mhfaengland
FB: @MHFAEngland
Bio
Simon joined MHFA England as Chief Executive in October 2018 and has been responsible for setting the organisation’s new strategic vision to improve the mental health of the nation through its mission to train one in ten of the population in mental health skills, knowledge and awareness. He has also been instrumental in leading the organisation’s commitment to become a truly anti-racist social enterprise, and is the executive sponsor for MHFA England’s race equity programme.
Simon is a respected thought leader on the subject of mental health, workplace wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion. He writes regularly for the MHFA England blog, contributes to media articles and plays an active role on mental health and wellbeing events, either chairing or contributing his expertise as a speaker or panellist.
Before joining MHFA England, Simon dedicated his career to working with young people and has a long track record of championing difference and creating platforms for people’s voices to be heard. In doing this, Simon has worked on some of the most talked about and complex social issues of today: sex and relationships education, sexual and reproductive rights, volatile substance abuse, Personal, Social, Health Education (PSHE) and Citizenship and LGBTQ rights. He is driven by a passion for a better, more inclusive society where everyone can be themselves.
With over 20 years working with young people Simon has been involved in several projects and initiatives to promote positive wellbeing and mental health. He has written over 40 publications on all aspects of PSHE and Citizenship.
In his roles at the Sex Education Forum, National Children’s Bureau, sexual health and wellbeing charity Brook and, most recently, as Chief Executive of the National Union of Students (NUS), Simon has considerable experience in balancing the competing agendas of various high-profile organisations and stakeholders, finding ways to build consensus and collaboration to achieve positive social outcomes.
Simon received an OBE in 2011 for his services to the voluntary sector and young people. He was recognised as a 2020 Global Diversity Champion in the Global Diversity List and the 2021 Pride Power List. He is Chair of the Dying Matters Campaign and the Support After Suicide Partnership. Prior to these voluntary roles he has held a number of trustee positions including trustee and vice chair of the Black Health Agency (2004 – 2011), Chair of Diversity Role Models (2012 – 2015) and vice chair of Stonewall (2015 – 2021). Simon is a Companion of the Chartered Management Institute.
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We can’t always remove the stress but we can improve our awareness and resilience.
Can stress be invisible? Is some stress good? Which resilience techniques really work?My guest on this episode is Debbie Kleiner who has a MSc in Workplace Health & Wellbeing, further qualifications in stress management and is a mental health first aid trainer. I’m looking forward to asking Debbie some of the questions I am often asked when delivering my Improving resilience webinar to organisations as part of their health & wellbeing activities.
Is stress bad? How can we identify if we are stressed? What techniques do you suggest as a MHFA trainer and workplace wellbeing specialist?If you enjoyed the content in this podcast and you would like your employer to provide wellbeing webinars with a nutrition twist, contact [email protected] to receive the list of 21 webinar topics available ranging from Improving resilience to Managing menopause, Men’s health and Insomnia.
You can contact Debbie:
www.wellbeing-inwork.co.uk
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We take a deeper dive into nutrition in this 2nd part of Bitesize Nutrition podcast epsiode with Dr Giles Yeo and discuss:
Is LCHF (low carb high fat) healthy? What is a healthy way to achieve an optimum weight? Where calories may be helpfulBio
Giles is author of Why calories don’t count and Gene eating.
He also has an 8-part podcast series; Dr Giles Yeo Chews the Fat
Giles is also a presenter for BBC Horizon. His first programme was ‘Why are we getting so fat?’, which aired June 2016. Most recently, His investigative piece ‘Clean eating – The dirty truth’ for BBC Horizon was screened on January 2017. The film has been critically acclaimed and has prompted an important national debate about dieting advice and evidence-based science.
IG & Twitter: @GilesYeo
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Do you calorie count?
You’ve probably seen Dr Giles Yeo as a science presenter on the BBC. Giles is a geneticist researching obesity and brain control over the last 20 years.
In part 1 of this Bitesize Nutrition podcast episode we talk about his most recent book #WhyCaloriesDontCount and the myths surrounding weight-loss.
1. What affects body weight?
2. Can microbiome influence weight?
3. "The reason I am so large is because my metabolism is so slow."
Bio
Giles is author of Why calories don’t count and Gene eating.
He also has an 8-part podcast series; Dr Giles Yeo Chews the Fat.
Giles is also a presenter for BBC Horizon. His first programme was ‘Why are we getting so fat?’, which aired June 2016. Most recently, His investigative piece ‘Clean eating – The dirty truth’ for BBC Horizon was screened on January 2017. The film has been critically acclaimed and has prompted an important national debate about dieting advice and evidence-based science.
IG & Twitter: GilesYeo
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Nutrition & hydration week this year is 14-20 Mar. It’s one of the NHS health awareness days to highlight and educate on the importance of food and drink to maintain health and wellbeing.
I receive lots of great nutrition questions when delivering wellbeing webinars and as it will soon be N&H week I thought Dr Simon Steenson could help me answer a few of these popular questions. Simon is Nutrition Scientist at the British Nutrition Foundation, a charity that provides impartial, evidence-based information, resources and training on food and nutrition.
We discuss in this episode:
How much liquid should we drink per day and does tea/coffee count? Does intermittent fasting appear to be a sensible way to maintain a healthy weight? How important is 5-a-day, or should we be thinking about 30 per week challenge? Do you think there are some nutrients which may become deficient in next few years – perhaps as a result of eliminating some food groups?Bio
Simon graduated from the University of Nottingham with a BSc in Nutritional Biochemistry, after which he spent 18 months working as a researcher within the Medical Research Council’s Human Nutrition Research unit in Cambridge, investigating the effects of vitamin D status on bone health. Simon completed his PhD in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Surrey in September 2018, and his doctoral research focused on the impact of fructose sugar on cardiovascular disease risk, with a specific focus on its effects on fat metabolism in the small intestine. Simon joined the BNF in November 2018 as a Nutrition Scientist.
Link to free BNF resources for Nutrition & Hydration week (including activities, posters, certificate, online events): https://www.nutrition.org.uk/healthy-eating-week/why-healthy-eating-week/
Follow The British Nutrition Foundation on social media:
LinkedIn: British Nutrition Foundation
Twitter: @NutritionOrgUK
The British Nutrition Foundation https://www.nutrition.org.uk/
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According to ONS, in 2020 males and females aged 45-49 years had the highest age-specific suicide rates. What is going on at this stage of life and what can we do to provide support:
What are your thoughts on this startling statistic – why this particular age group? Does midlife crisis exist? Many people share their experiences with you through your research. Have you noticed any particular forms of support are better than others?If you are affected by this episode or you are struggling with your mental health and you would like further help, please contact your Doctor or a qualified medical professional.
Tatiana is an academic, researcher and facilitator based at Henley Business School, University of Reading, UK and responsible for the personal development of students on MBA, Masters and Undergraduate programmes.
Originally trained as a counselling and clinical psychologist, Tatiana an experienced and qualified executive coach, learning & development consultant and facilitator. Her consulting expertise lies in the areas of Executive Coaching, Learning and Development and Occupational Assessment, working with several high profile national and international, public and private organisations in the UK, Brazil and the United Arab Emirates. Tatiana practises in a wide range of sectors including banking and finance, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, media, energy and manufacturing.
Tatiana’s research takes a life-course perspective to explore life, work and career transitions, with a focus on midlife and beyond. In particular how these transitions interact with the experience of ageing, health and well-being at work, and impact on the labour force participation and economic activity in later life. She is a published scholar and passionate about research that improves the quality of life of people in the real world.
Follow Tatiana on social media:
LinkedIn: drtatianarowson
Twitter: drtatianarowson
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In this episode I discuss:
1. What is plant based eating
2. Is it healthy?
3. Possible nutrient deficiencies
4. Meal & snack suggestions
Join me to find out if plant based eating may improve your health. If you'd like to find out more contact me [email protected] about our Plant based webinar which can be delivered by your employer to improve employee health & wellbeing.
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The science of fats can be controversial, in favour one month and out the next. But of course not all fats are the same. So here’s a question; Butter or margarine – which is best? And is coconut oil for cooking a good or a bad thing?
I’m joined by Professor Bruce Griffin who’s an active researcher and external speaker in human nutrition in relation to cardiovascular health. Bruce has published widely in the areas of blood lips, dietary macronutrients and cardiovascular disease so who better to ask in this episode:
Butter or margarine?
Coconut oil in cooking – good or bad fat?
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Do you know your number - your blood pressure? Hypertension (high blood pressure) is also known as "the silent killer" as there's no signs or symptoms. I'm joined today by Prof Bruce Griffin who’s an active researcher and external speaker in human nutrition in relation to cardiovascular health. Bruce has published widely in the areas of blood lipids, dietary macronutrients and cardiovascular disease.
What causes high blood pressure? In terms of cholesterol, is saturated fat really the bad guy or is high cholesterol genetic? -
Tatiana is an academic and coaching psychologist focusing on how life, work and career from mid-life onwards impact how we age and our health. During this episode I’ll be discussing with Tatiana the psychological barriers we sometime unconsciously erect which may sabotage our health.
How does psychology and behavioural science impact how we approach nutrition? Can we use behavioural strategies to motivate us to eat healthier? Examples of how our mood, behaviour and mental health impact on our dietary patterns Can nutrition in food affect psychological state? Tips to help people implement dietary changesTatiana is an academic, researcher and facilitator based at Henley Business School, University of Reading, UK and responsible for the personal development of students on MBA, Masters and Undergraduate programmes.
Originally trained as a counselling and clinical psychologist, Tatiana an experienced and qualified executive coach, learning & development consultant and facilitator. Her consulting expertise lies in the areas of Executive Coaching, Learning and Development and Occupational Assessment, working with several high profile national and international, public and private organisations in the UK, Brazil and the United Arab Emirates. Tatiana practises in a wide range of sectors including banking and finance, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, media, energy and manufacturing.
Tatiana’s research takes a life-course perspective to explore life, work and career transitions, with a focus on midlife and beyond. In particular how these transitions interact with the experience of ageing, health and well-being at work, and impact on the labour force participation and economic activity in later life. She is a published scholar and passionate about research that improves the quality of life of people in the real world.
Follow Tatiana on social media:
LinkedIn: drtatianarowson
Twitter: drtatianarowson
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In this episode we share our nutrition cooking hacks to improve the nutrition content of meals, including:
boiled and cooled carbohydrates to lower the Glycemic Index pasta and rice substitutes if you're trying to reduce your carbohydrates Jenny's favourite soup base recipe Jenny's favourite salad dressing recipe sugar substitutesAbout Jenny
Jenny Tschiesche is one of the UK's leading nutrition experts and the founder of www.lunchboxdoctor.com. Jenny delivers sought-after workshops to workplaces, sports teams and families. She has worked with BBC Sport, Sport England and Cancer Research UK and regularly contributes to Good Morning Britain, BBC Radio, The Guardian, The Mail, The Express and Top Santé. Her first recipe book (Sheet Pan Cooking: 101 recipes for simple and nutritious meals straight from the oven) was published on 13 March 2018. Jenny has also written Gut Health and Probiotics, and another recipe book called The Modern Multi-cooker Cookbook: 101 Recipes for your Instant Pot (™). Her most recent book is Real Lunchtime Food and is available to buy now, and look out for her next book on air fryer recepies due out Jan 2022.
Follow Jenny on the following social media channels:
www.facebook.com/lunchboxdoctor
www.instagram.com/lunchboxdoctor
www.twitter.com/jennytschiesche
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A Bitesize Nutrition podcast episode with a difference - this time it's just me!
14th June is Nutrition & Hydration week so what better way to shout about the significance of nutrition in health than a podcast covering the most popular webinar themes I've delivered this year.
1. Nutrition tips for mental health
2. How to stop waking in the night
3. How to tell if symptoms are perimenopause
4. How to maximise immunity without supplements
To find out how our webinars can benefit your employees health & wellbeing visit www.natural-alternative.co.uk/nutrition-webinars
You can also follow on:
Instagram @natalternative
Twitter @natalternative
LinkedIn The Natural Alternative Health & Wellbeing Ltd
Facebook The Natural Alternative Health & Wellbeing Ltd
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Omega-3 has a role in children and adult behaviour, learning, and performance. We delve a little deeper discussing whether:
Nature or nurture Can environmental factors/triggers really make a difference Suggested omega-3 dose to notice an effect What are the essential vitamins & minerals to get the most from omega-3We provide further information about the role of omega-3 in anxiety and mood in our Brain food webinar.
Dr Alex Richardson
Dr Alex Richardson is internationally known for her research into the role of nutrition (especially dietary fats) in brain development and function, and its implications for human behaviour, learning and mood. She has over 90 peer-reviewed publications, and is author of They are what you feed them. Her current research centres on the role of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in mental health and development.
Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/natalternative
Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/The-Natural-Alternative-Health-Wellbeing-Ltd-210456875643976/
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Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. If you have a diagnosed medical condition, you should consult a doctor before making any major changes to your diet. Some supplements may interact with medications and you should check with your GP before commencing any supplement programme.
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My guest on this episode is Leon Taylor - an Olympic medalist, BBC’s voice of diving, he’s an events speaker, executive coach and Team GB mentor with a real passion for mental health. You may have seen his TED talk “How to manage your mental health”, and this is the topic we’re discussing today.
Is sport still a big part of your life? Has your nutrition changed over time? Have you found benefit in good fats for mental health? Tell us about “Mindset and Movement” where anyone can join 60min group sessions to boost physical and mental wellbeing Any tips for people struggling with their mental health?About Leon
"An uplifting and motivational address which inspired the audience ..."
During his diving career, Leon enjoyed sustained success at the highest level. He participated at 3 Olympic Games and was a member of the Great Britain team for 16 years. The highlight of his career was Silver at the 2004 Athens Olympics.
In May 2008, Leon retired from diving but he still enjoys involvement with elite sport. He is a member of the British Olympic Association (BOA) athletes commission. A role that saw him help TeamGB athletes prepare for Rio 2016 – their most successful to date. Olympic fans will recognise Leon’s voice as the BBC’s “voice of diving”. His colourful, insightful summaries have won him fans of all ages.
Since retirement he has also been mentor to, among others, diving sensation Tom Daley. This latter role led him to write his first book, "MENTOR - The most important role you were never trained for". A book aimed at organisations wishing to engage and nurture talent through mentoring. Leon's mentorship skills are now put to good use in his work with SportsAid, the UK’s leading charity for young athletes. He also delivers mentoring workshops as well as continuing to raise funds for this important charity.
After sustaining serious injuries throughout his career, including four shoulder surgeries and a worn disc in his lower back, Leon was advised by his medical team to try yoga... it worked he’s now pain free and has been teaching yoga for a decade. To mark his 40th birthday he completed a challenging Ironman triathlon.
Leon is a qualified executive coach hired by leaders and entrepreneurs. He combines mentoring and high performance experience with a passion for mental wellness. This leads to sustainable high performance built on long-term mental wellness.
Here’s a link to Leon’s TED talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkZl2gsLUp4 and also Mindeset and Movement we discussed during the episode https://leontaylor.co.uk/mindset-movement.html
Follow Leon on the following social media channels:
Website: www.leontaylor.co.uk
LinkedIn: leontaylorGB
Twitter: leontaylorGB
Instagram: leontaylorGB
FB: leontaylorGB
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Todays episode is for you if you’d like to thrive under pressure and overcome adversity. We ask Lucy:
Define resilience What are the common stress triggers? Is it possible to improve resilience? What simple habits can people use to boost resilience?About Lucy
Lucy a professional Masters level coach, Positive Psychologist and trainer, specialising in workplace wellbeing and performance. She's a passionate believer in the power of wellbeing to drive success and excellence at both an individual and organisational level.
Lucy works with people from all walks of life, including senior leaders and entrepreneurs and companies in a variety of sectors, including financial and legal services, not for profit and healthcare.
Lucy's background is in HR, business development and project management means she's able to draw on her strong commercial acumen, as well as expertise in the fields of Positive Psychology, Wellbeing, and Neuroscience, to help individuals and organisations access their innate strengths and resilience, enabling them to flourish and thrive.
You can follow Lucy on social media:
Website: www.transformandthrive.co.uk
LinkedIn: @lucywhitehall
Twitter: @lucywhitehall
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Poor nutrition results in an immune system less able to respond to infections. We also know that people with suppressed immune systems, and for all of us as part of the ageing process we are more susceptible to infections and poorer response to vaccinations.
In terms of nutrition, we also know that increased immune activity is accompanied by an increased utilisation of certain vitamins (A, B6, B12, B9, C, D, E) and trace elements (Zn, Cu, Se Fe) which are required to support the immune system. Some research has also identified enhanced vaccination response in people taking probiotics. So clearly diet has a large role in supporting immunity and our response to vaccination.
I have Prof Philip Calder with me today to discuss his article Nutrition, immunity & Covid-19 which was recently published in the BMJ. Philip is Professor of Nutritional Immunology within Medicine at University of Southampton and has over 700 scientific publications. He is also a visiting lecturer on the MSc Nut Med course I attend at Surrey University. I’m delighted to have the opportunity to ask Philip some of the questions I often get asked when delivering webinars as part of organisations wellbeing strategy.
What’s the best diet to support immunity? Is diet enough or do we need a daily multivitamin & mineral supplement? What the microbiota is, and why it’s important? Do you think there’s a place for probiotics? What is a “cytokine storm” and dietary advice or supplements which may be beneficial?About Philip
Professor Philip Calder BSc(Hons), PhD, DPhil, RNutr, FSB, FAfN is Professor of Nutritional Immunology within Medicine at the University of Southampton. Philip has broad research interests in nutritional modulation of immunity, inflammation and cardiometabolic disease risk. Much of his work has been devoted to exploring the metabolism and functionality of fatty acids with an emphasis on the roles of omega-3 fatty acids. He has over 700 scientific publications. His work aims to understand how nutrition affects the functioning of the human body. Better understanding is key to developing strategies to improve human health and well-being, to lower disease risk and to treat nutrition-related illnesses
Nutrition, immunity & Covid-19 article in the BMJ https://nutrition.bmj.com/content/early/2020/05/20/bmjnph-2020-000085
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Nick Littlehales is a leading elite sport sleep coach and founder of the R90 Technique used by elite athletes, players and coaches to redefine sleep for improved performance in work, sport and mental wellbeing. Nick is also author of SLEEP The myth of 8 hours, the power of naps and the new plan to recharge your body and mind.
Eat to sleep is one of our most popular webinar/seminars, and I wonder if over the last year has your sleep pattern changed?
I asked Nick about:
What should you do to get back to sleep if waking in the night Suggest things to do/take the following day to boost energy if they’ve had a bad night sleep? Understanding chronotypes Kids sleepNick also mentions during the episode:
His book SLEEP read or listen https://www.sportsleepcoach.com/collections/sleep-by-nick-littlehales
His 10 session audio coaching course https://www.sportsleepcoach.com/products/redefine-your-approach-to-sleep-10-step-course
The R90 Technique + Nick explains video https://www.sportsleepcoach.com/pages/about-r90-coaching
Dawn Wake Simulator SAD Lamps light therapy https://www.lumie.com/
Hi tech light therapy https://humancharger.com/
Blue Blockers light therapy https://www.swanwicksleep.com/
About Nick
Sport Sleep Coach was founded by Nick Littlehales, after many years working within sleep and elite sport, with the aim of providing a simple and achievable technique that any individual can apply to their life for improved sleep. Later named the R90 Technique, this approach has been beneficial in improving not only sleep, but recovery, performance and mood.
The R90 Technique consists of the 7 Key Sleep Recovery Indicators (KSRIs) that contribute to an improved sleep approach. Outlined in Nick's book Sleep, this revolutionary technique has been helping elite athletes, sports teams, high achievers, businesses and individuals all over the world.
Nick's previous experience working within the mattress industry has also led him to develop the R90 SleepKit, the perfect product combination to compliment the R90 Technique. The SleepKit can be built up, layer by layer, to suit each individual and with a mattress that is personalised to your body type, your perfect sleeping environment is now possible. Travel SleepKits are also available, so you can take your R90 set up with you, wherever you go.
Follow Nick on the following social media channels:
Website: www.sportsleepcoach.com
Twitter:@sportsleepcoach
Instagram: @_sportsleepcoach
FB: sportsleepcoachuk
YouTube: Sportsleepcoach
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