Wellbeing Wednesdays are a chance to kick-start your wellbeing journey.
Join the livestream every second Wednesday of the month and hear from wellbeing experts and rail industry professionals. Or watch the bite sized content with your team and have a chat about it afterwards, maybe over a cuppa?
Each month will be full of insightful and practical advice, covering all aspects of health and wellbeing including sleep, diet, exercise, stress and money worries. Whether you’re a healthy life enthusiast or a complete newbie, there’ll be something to learn and plenty of practical advice to get your wellbeing journey started.
Upcoming Wellbeing Wednesdays
Taming your inner critic
Time 11:00 - 11:45
That nagging inner voice—we all know it. It’s the one that criticises, doubts, and holds us back. Join us to explore how to turn down the volume on that harsh inner critic using simple, practical tools inspired by CFT (Compassion-Focused Therapy). You’ll learn how to be kinder to yourself, break free from self-doubt, and start building a more encouraging and supportive relationship with your mind.
Metabolic health
Time 11:00 - 11:45
Join us for an engaging and informative session exploring the foundations of metabolic health and how it impacts your overall well-being. This session will cover key topics such as blood sugar regulation, insulin sensitivity, nutrition, physical activity, and lifestyle habits that support optimal metabolic function. Whether you're looking to boost your energy, manage weight, or prevent chronic conditions, this WW offers practical insights and actionable tips to help you take control of your health.
There is always hope
Time 11:00 - 11:45
This month we’ll be joined by Jake Mills—comedian turned mental health campaigner and founder of the UK’s leading support directory, the Hub of Hope—for an honest and inspiring session on lived experience, recovery, and action. Hear how Jake’s personal crisis became the catalyst for creating a nationwide mental health resource now used by hundreds of thousands. This session explores the power of visibility, connection, and community in supporting those affected by mental ill-health—and why no one should ever feel they have nowhere to turn...
Previous Wellbeing Wednesdays
Melanoma skin cancer
Watch this talk on melanoma awareness and prevention. Learn how to protect your skin from harmful UV rays with simple tips like using SPF 30+ sunscreen, covering up, and spotting early signs such as changing moles. Featuring survivor David Bateson and Susanna Daniels, CEO of Melanoma Focus, this short session offers expert advice and personal insights to help you enjoy the sun safely.
Is it bullying or banter?
Watch this talk on recognising when banter crosses the line into bullying. Learn how to use humour responsibly, support a speak-up culture, and foster ongoing awareness for a respectful, inclusive environment.
Embracing change
Change is inevitable yet navigating it can be one of life’s greatest challenges. Why do we resist it and how can we embrace it? In this session, we explore the psychology behind change, including cognitive and emotional responses, and strategies to move from resistance to acceptance. Plus, it will offer insights to better understand reactions to change and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
Understanding hidden disabilities
Watch this talk on hidden disabilities and how labels and language shape our perceptions. Explore the challenges people face and simple ways to foster inclusivity. Learn to raise awareness, improve accessibility, and create a supportive environment.
Hormones and their impact on mental health
Explore the impact of menopause on mood and mental health. Plus, learn to recognise hormonal changes, manage symptoms and enhance resilience through lifestyle, therapy and medical options for better emotional wellbeing.
Understanding food intolerance
This session covers food intolerance, including its causes, symptoms and differences from allergies. It explores common intolerances like lactose and gluten, their effects on digestion, and how to identify and manage them. You’ll learn diagnosis methods, such as elimination diets and receive practical tips for symptom management through diet changes.
Achieving fitness goals
Every year, millions of people make new year’s resolutions to move more, get fitter and become more physically active. But how many actually follow through on these goals? If you've made similar commitments in the past and found it difficult to stick with them, you're not alone. Tony Eames explains how to set clear movement goals and have a solid plan to navigate the challenges that arise. This year, set yourself up for success!
The power of decluttering
Professional Organiser and Declutterer, Jenn Jordan, explores strategies to get your living space into shape. You’ll learn about the link between clutter and mental health, how a professional organiser may set about creating a plan for your home, and how to handle emotional attachment to objects you may not want to part with. There will be tips for people who have a natural inclination to hoard and those who feel overwhelmed by starting the process of de-cluttering.
Striking a balance: the work/life conundrum
Achieving work-life balance involves flexible work policies and self-management strategies to reduce stress and enhance satisfaction. It's not about a 50/50 split but feeling fulfilled in both your professional and personal lives. While company policies may be out of our immediate control, we can take personal actions to improve our overall satisfaction.