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We are living in the middle of a stress epidemic – the World Health Organization calls stress ‘the health epidemic of the twenty-first century’. Chronic stress can have a huge impact on physical and emotional health. In fact, 80-90% of what a doctor sees on any given day is someh ...  Show more

In a world of constant noise, stimulation and busyness, meditation is often framed as another self-improvement tool – something to calm us down, make us more productive or fix what feels broken. But this week’s returning guest believes that this way of thinking completely misses ...  Show more

For our final episode this season, Gemma is honoured to be joined by Dr Rangan Chatterjee: a medical doctor, best-selling author, TV presenter and host of the top-ranking health podcast Feel Better, Live More. As one of the most influential doctors in the UK, Dr Rangan Chatter ...

Today, I am blessed to have here with me Amanda Gilbert. One of Amanda's high school teachers led her in meditation. This particular homeschool in the middle of West Virginia focused on search and rescue and outdoor survival skills, but it was also a special high school that incl ...  Show more

This week, I'm talking to ‘mega-monk' Haemin Sunim. His first book The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to be Calm in a Busy World was published last year and sold over 4 million copies worldwide. His second book, Love for Imperfect Things: How to Accept Yourself i ...  Show more

In keeping with our theme of providing extra meditations during Mental Health Awareness Month, I’m excited to share this meditation with you, guided by JJ Flizanes. In addition to being a fellow podcaster - she had a slew of podcasts, including Spirit, Purpose and Energy, she’s a ...  Show more