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Neuroscientist: You Will Never Feel Stressed Again | Andrew Huberman

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Andrew Huberman reveals a simple breathing exercise that acts as a kill switch for stress. It’s called the “physiological sigh” or “cyclic sigh”, and it can help you short circuit the stressful response. Andrew D. Huberman is an American neuroscientist and tenured associate professor in the department of neurobiology and psychiatry and behavioral sciences at […]

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The Mindful Minute – Mindfulness for Children – Balloon Breathing

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If you would like your children to start some mindfulness, balloon breathing is a brilliant exercise to start with. Using fun imagery, this allows your child’s to slow down, breathe mindfully and use the power of their imagination.

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Owning It: No BS techniques to calm anxiety with Dermot Whelan

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In this episode, Dermot Whelan, comedian and radio presenter Dermot Whelan talks shares his story of anxiety, how he burned himself out to the point of arriving at a comedy festival (where he was due to perform) in an ambulance. After reaching this crescendo, Dermot eventually found meditation, and though it was somewhat underwhelming, he

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What yoga does to your body and brain | Krishna Sudhir | TedTalk

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There are many different approaches to modern yoga— though most forms have three core elements: physical postures, breathing exercises, and spiritual contemplation.This blend of physical and mental exercise is widely believed to have a unique set of health advantages. But is yoga actually beneficial to your health? Krishna Sudhir examines how this ancient tradition impacts

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You OK? Podcast: Ep 34 Top 3 Exercises for Mental Wellbeing This Summer

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We’ve been through a lot and much as a trip to the hairdressers or a pint in the local can be transformative, it’s going to take more than that to process everything. In the final edition of You OK? for this season, we highlight exercises and meditations to help maintain mental wellbeing as the summer

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The Problem Gambling Podcast, Season 3, Episode 7 – Mental Health (Focusing on Anxiety & Depression‪)‬

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In this week’s episode of the podcast, Tony and Barry discuss the impact of a gambling problem on mental health – especially in terms of anxiety and depression.  We discuss the Therapeutic Lifestyle Change (TLC) approach to managing low mood, as well as discussing the importance of giving your mind a job to avoid over-thinking.

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5 Mindfulness Exercises for Kids

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Here are 5 easy and practical mindfulness techniques kids from the age of 5+ can use to self-regulate, calm down, tune into their listening and sharpen concentration. Each one is taken from a Zen Den – our longer mindfulness video series which is here on this handy playlist – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list… 🌈 All our videos are

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A Mental Health Journey Podcast: #14: The Physical Effects of Stress, Anxiety & Depression

Podcast, Anxiety, Body Scan, Breathing Techniques, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Coping Skills, Depression, Emotional Wellbeing, Recovery, Self Care, Stress /

The physical effects that stress, anxiety and depression can have on our bodies is incredible. For me, these have been the most challenging aspects of living with mental illness but through therapy, CBT and self-reflection, I have worked out how I can adapt and continue to live a full life. In this episode, I share

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