Episode Category: Wellbeing

A doctor emailed me recently, she’s been in medicine for 25 years, and the question she asked was one I’ve

You may have been counting down to summer all year, telling yourself that you just need to survive until your

We all struggle with getting a good night’s sleep from time to time… some of us more than others. Whether

When the mid-afternoon slump hits, we’re often left reaching for quick energy boosters like biscuits, chocolates, or other sugary snacks.

Juggling endless demands while also striving to improve our wellbeing is a recipe for overwhelm. We know what we need

There always seems to be too much to do and not enough time. We often feel this is entirely caused

Many of us are overwhelmed and drained trying to manage our time. It’s easy to blame external factors like workload

So many of us in healthcare find ourselves swamped with work and juggling life commitments. We push ourselves hard, striving

No parent wants to think about messing up their kids. We worry about being too controlling or failing to meet

Resentment, bad feeling, and past traumas make heavy baggage. Most of us carry something like that around with us –

Loneliness is a bigger problem than many of us realise, and it’s been a rising issue even before COVID. It’s

Lots of us struggle to express ourselves in the way we want to at work. It can be down to

We can learn how to say no to other people, but often don’t say no to ourselves or to our

Do you find yourself trapped by the expectations and pressures of what you think you “should” be doing? Is there

Confronting anxiety is easier said than done. It’s hard enough with adults, but with children it’s even more tough. Anxiety

One way or another, menopause affects everyone at some point. If you’re not experiencing symptoms yourself, you almost certainly know

In the words of today’s podcast guest, “Everyone can benefit from neurodiversity”. But how much do you understand about the

How often do you answer honestly when asked are you ok? Many people often say I’m’re ok even when you

As healthcare professionals, we know what we need to do for our physical and mental well-being. So why aren’t we

Everyone praises those who work hard — so it’s not unusual for people to think that it’s good to push

We’re all guilty of eating our feelings from time to time. It can happen to anyone for any reason —

Many of us spend most of our days within the four walls of our home and workplace. With everything we

In this episode, Corrina Gordon-Barnes joins us to discuss the common struggles of working parents and the things we need

This week, Steve Pratt joins us to discover the benefits of mindfulness. We talk about how mindfulness is used to

Sheela Hobden joins us to discuss how we can harness the power of checklists to create a routine! When people

Joining us in this episode is Dr. Chris Hewitt who also uses the metaphor of a man-frog in coaching professionals

Do you feel lonely and isolated at work? Do you feel as if you have no one with whom to

This week, Richard Jamieson joins us to discuss how using breathing techniques can help you de-stress and keep calm.

This week, Dr Jess Harvey joins me to share her experience with burnout. We also discuss how you can take

This week, Dr Caroline Walker joins us on another episode of the COVID-19 Supporting Doctors series to share key strategies

You Are Not A Frog regular Nik Kendrew joins me to discuss the concept of happiness. We also talk about

Social media is known for its benefits in creating and maintaining connections. It’s also designed to provide us with information—often

This week, Michael Ledzion joins us to discuss the cognitive benefits of exercising. We talk about how you can start

What could be harming you when it comes to spending time with very nice people? Why does this week’s guest

Dr Giles P Croft is back to chat with Rachel about his experiences of an unplanned (but surprisingly great) year

The week’s episode is a special one as the Frog celebrates a year of podcasting! So this episode turns the

Do you sometimes sacrifice your health and happiness for work? Are you unsure of why you do it, or what

In this episode, Rachel is joined by Sheela Hobden, Professional Certified Coach, wellbeing expert and fellow Shapes Toolkit facilitator. We

 In this episode, Rachel is joined by Dr Jamie Wyllie, GP and Red Whale Lead. Manage. Thrive! Course presenter. We

In this episode of the podcast, Rachel is joined again by Dr Caroline Walker – The Joyful Doctor. Caroline is

In this episode, Rachel is joined again by Dr Katherine Hickman, GP, mentor and Tiny Habits Coach and Respiratory Lead

In this episode of the podcast, Rachel is joined by Dr Jonathan Griffiths, a portfolio GP from Nantwich who is

In this episode, Rachel is joined by Richard Husseiny, an ex-olympic strength and conditioning coach and the founder of the

In this episode, Rachel is joined again by Dr Nik Kendrew, self-confessed self-help bookaholic to chat about books and apps

In this episode, Rachel is joined by Dr James Thambyrajah, a portfolio GP and the outgoing South West Thames Faculty

In this episode, Rachel is joined by Dr Rosanna Hunt a Psychologist who works with NHS Horizons.  We chat about

In this episode, Rachel is joined by Dr Katherine Hickman, GP working in Bradford, Respiratory Lead and Tiny Habits® Coach.

For this episode, Rachel is joined by Dr Nik Kendrew GP Partner, Red Whale GP Update presenter and GP media