Comedian Jake Mills chats about his ‘accidental journey’ from a place of despair to founding a national mental health charity. Jake offers a story of hope, exploring how difficult times can often be used as building blocks for positive change.
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Wim Hof breathing method
*Warning: please only take part in this activity if you are able. Stop taking part if you experience any dizziness, sickness or ringing in your ears*
The Wim Hof Method is scientifically proven to reduce inflammation in the body caused by stress. In this session, Nina Finlay, a certified Wim Hof Method instructor, provides a fully guided Wim Hof Method Breathing Session which you can incorporate into your daily life.
Understanding post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Neil Greenberg explains what PTSD is and how rail organisations can minimise its risk. He also interviews Michael Setchell, a former train driver, who experienced traumatic events at work, resulting in a PTSD diagnosis.
Living with pain: from fighting to flourishing
Vidyamala Burch has suffered with chronic pain for over 30 years due to congenital weakness, a car accident and unsuccessful surgery. She is now a wheelchair user. In this positive and reassuring talk, she identifies that it is our resistance to pain which causes it to be so distressing and miserable. She shares easy-to follow breathing techniques and powerful mindfulness meditations teach you how to live in the present moment.