The Insight Podcast

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in·sight [ˈɪnsʌɪt] "(the ability to have) a clear, deep, and sometimes sudden understanding of someone or something." Welcome to the Insight Podcast. A space to discuss science, psychology, mental health and more. I hope these conversations inspire insight and wisdom in you, and help you find clarity, calm and connection. Enjoy. Connect with me: www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart * If you are enjoying this podcast, please show your support by leaving a review, liking the episode, and following the show. Just a couple of clicks will help spread the word. *

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#109 | Drop the struggle, staying motivated, feel confident & more | Alison Maitland & Jenna Ashford

May 19 2024 62 mins  
Joining me on the show today are two guests - Dr Alison Maitland and Jenna Ashford. Alison and Jenna are the authors of “Drop The Struggle: A Transformative Approach to Achieving Your Potential in Sport and Life” I talk to Alison and Jenna about: - Combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with sports psychology - How to stay motivated in the short and long-term - Reframing a

#108 | Lessons I Wish I'd Have Been Taught As A Child | Various Guests

May 17 2024 8 mins  
Welcome to a special episode of the Insight Podcast. There are three questions I ask every guest. One of those questions is, "What's one lesson you wish you'd have been taught as a child?" More often than not, the answers I get are pretty profound and inspiring. So, I thought it'd be cool to put together a selection of those answers for you to enjoy. Order of guests: Anne-Sophie Fl

#107 | Lessons from a psych ward, rethinking mental health, self-talk & more | Paol Stuart-Thomson

May 12 2024 57 mins  
Joining me on the show today is Paol Stuart-Thomson. Paol is a Workplace Wellbeing Advisor and Mental Health campaigner. I talk to Paol about: - How working in five-star hotels led him to self-destructive behaviours and depression - What he learned from being on a psychiatric ward - How family, the NHS and the mental health charity Mind supported his recovery - The burden of poor m

#106 | Stop blaming screens, blue light and sleep, kids' devices & more | Pete Etchells

May 05 2024 81 mins  
Joining me on the show today is Pete Etchells. Pete is a professor of psychology and science communication at Bath Spa University. He’s also the author of “Unlocked: The Real Science of Screen Time (and how to spend it better)”. I talk to Pete about: - What we get wrong about screen time and its effects on our health - The myths around blue light and sleep - Why banning phone

#105 | Cautious optimism, sustainable living, social media & more | Russell Baker

Apr 28 2024 65 mins  
Joining me on the show today is Russell Baker. Russell is the founder of A Modern Remedy - a strategic design studio that helps organisations deliver value for people and planet through innovative solutions. I talk to Russell about: - Why we should be cautiously optimistic about the climate - “Greenwashing” and how some companies are actually trying to reduce their impact on th

#104 | Boost your resilience, happiness over productivity, the optimisers & more | Anne-Sophie Fluri

Apr 21 2024 67 mins  
Joining me on the show today is Anne-Sophie Fluri. Anne-Sophie is a Chief Science Officer and neuroscience consultant who wants to help you build mental resilience. I talk to Anne-Sophie about: - Aspects of our lives we can look at to help improve resilience - Letting go of relationships that no longer align with our goals - Visualisation as a tool to improve resilience - Her morni

#103 | In search of happiness, cycling to Bhutan, wealth and wellbeing & more | Christopher Boyce

Apr 14 2024 63 mins  
Joining me on the show today is Christopher Boyce. Despite making a career out of researching and writing about happiness and wellbeing, Christopher was not happy. So, back in 2017, he quit his academic career to go on a 6-month journey in search of answers. I talk to Christopher about: - The true meaning of happiness - The link between money and happiness - Why he decided to leave

#102 | AMA #2

Apr 04 2024 33 mins  
Welcome to The Insight Podcast. To celebrate hitting the Episode #100 milestone, I decided to record a second "ask me anything" episode of the show. Thank you to everyone who sent in their questions! Here are my thoughts on: - Staying motivated to exercise - Handling triggering individuals - Emotional regulation - My favourite kitchen gadget - Building belief in yourself - What I l

#101 | Leading with compassion, letting go, growth through gratitude & more | Dr Alan Lee

Apr 01 2024 60 mins  
Joining me on the show today is Dr Alan Lee. Alan is the CEO of Bedfordshire Schools Trust, a National Leader of Education, a Trustee at the Mindfulness in Schools Project, and a member of the Mindfulness Association. I talk to Alan about: - The realisation he had lying in a hospital bed 15 years ago - How this then led to him making big changes in his life - Why bringing awareness

#100 | Anxiety dinosaurs, confronting our shame, the Fraud Story & more | Dr Joe Oliver

Mar 17 2024 56 mins  
It's episode #100! Joining me on the show today is Dr Joe Oliver. Joe is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, he’s director for Contextual Consulting (a consultancy that provides ACT training, coaching, and therapy), and co-author author of several books including “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: 100 Key Points and Techniques”. Joe is great at taking concepts from psycholog