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
Understanding hidden disabilities
Time 11:00 - 11:45
Join us for a session on hidden disabilities and conditions, focusing on the challenges people face at work and in daily life. Discover simple ways to create a more supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can succeed. Learn how to raise awareness, improve accessibility and show kindness in your workplace or community. Whether you’re an employer, co-worker or advocate, this event will help you understand hidden disabilities better and inspire positive change.
Embracing change
Time 11:00 - 11:45
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? Join us as we explore the psychology behind change, including cognitive and emotional responses, and strategies to move from resistance to acceptance. Learn about habit formation, mindset adaptation and resilience-building tools. This session is ideal for anyone facing personal or professional transitions. Plus, it will offer insights to better understand reactions to change and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
Is it bullying or banter?
Time 11:00 - 11:45
In high-pressure environments like rail or construction, banter is often part of the job. But when does harmless fun cross the line into bullying? This session tackles the fine balance between camaraderie and crossing boundaries, helping you recognise the difference and build a positive work culture. Through real-world scenarios and practical insights, we’ll explore how to keep the site, and office, a safe and respectful place for everyone—without losing the laughs. Perfect for anyone who wants to strengthen team morale, boost productivity, and ensure everyone feels valued.
Previous Wellbeing Wednesdays
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Hosted by psychotherapist Priya Ponnappa, we explore Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Don't brush off that yearly feeling as simply a case of the "winter blues" - take steps to keep your mood and motivation steady throughout the year.
RWL '23 preview - Wendy McCristal and Rupert Lown
Wendy McCristal and Rupert Lown discuss the importance of good mental health, especially for those in lone working roles. They talk about the health challenges especially faced by shift workers and how they can take control of their wellbeing while working long and irregular hours.
RWL '23 preview - Nina Finlay and Mark Peters
Nina Finlay, a certified Wim Hof Method instructor and Mark Peters, Tai Chi and Qigong master talk though the benefits of cold therapy and importance of breath and moving your body.
Don’t worry, an ice bath is not essential for you to take part in the session!
RWL '23 preview - Vanessa King and Gelong Thubten
Join Vanessa King and Gelong Thubten as they explore ideas around happiness, mindfulness, resilience and the importance of recognising a 'little win'.
We cover how science and ancient wisdom can help us increase happiness and wellbeing. There are ideas, insights and practical tips to create more happiness for yourself and those around you.
Smart snacking
Snacking seems so simple. If you’re hungry, eat! And let’s be honest, we all snack. But do we all snack smart? With a bit of planning and attention to some basic knowledge, you can be a much smarter snacker. In this session, our guest speaker, Lucy Kerrison, discusses strategies for smart snacking which will help supply you with all the daily fibre and nutrients you need, stopping the post-snack guilty feeling.
Harnessing the power of introverts
When you hear the word introvert, you might think of someone who's shy or quiet and prefers to be alone. While that may be true for some introverts, there's so much more to this personality type. Join Emma Taggart, a Career Coach for introverts, as we discuss the personality traits of introverts, different types of introverts and the benefits of being an introvert.