Sound Living

• Small Changes, Big Impact: The Power of Lifestyle Medicine

  In this first episode of the new season of Sound Living, host Dr. Mike Banna is joined by Dr. John Sykes and Dr. Punam Krishan to explore the foundations of lifestyle medicine. They discuss how this evidence-based approach goes beyond simplistic advice like “eat less, move more”, emphasizing the complexities of behaviour change and the importance of a person-centred, compassionate approach.John highlights the six pillars of lifestyle medicine, while Punam shares personal experiences that shaped her understanding of sustainable health changes. Together, they address common misconceptions, the role of socioeconomic factors, and the need for gradual, long-term improvements rather than quick fixes.Throughout the conversation, they advocate for small, meaningful lifestyle shifts that empower individuals on their health journeys. With engaging discussions and real-world insights, this episode sets the tone for Sound Living, a podcast dedicated to making lifestyle medicine accessible, practical, and evidence-based for both healthcare professionals and the public.Guests:Dr Punam Krishan (@drpunamkrishan)Dr John Sykes (@healthandfitnessdoctor)

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• COVID-19 and our mental health

  Following on from our last episode on stress, this episode explores the effect of COVID-19 on our mental health with Dr Charlotte Marriott. Charlotte explains why the stages of grief may apply to how we're feeling, and suggests actions we can take to cope, manage and even thrive during this global pandemic. Helen and Charlotte also discuss the concept of post-traumatic growth, a positive personal transformation we can experience following stressful life events. All of the resources mentioned by Charlotte and more can be found on our website https://bslm.org.uk/education/podcast/You can follow us on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter @britsoclm

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• How to cope with stress (Healthcare Worker's Special)

  This is a healthcare worker’s special on how to manage stress for both clinical and non- clinical staff working within the NHS, with Dr Anna Huette. This has been a particularity stressful year. We talk about the importance of addressing stress in healthcare workers, and share some simple ways to approach this if you are feeling overwhelmed. Dr Helen and Dr Anna share their own experiences with stress and the strategies that work for them. Dr Anna also signposts us to where we can access help if compassionate self care measures aren’t helping and we are still struggling. You can find all of the resources mentioned on our website at https://bslm.org.uk/education/podcast/

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• Why do we sleep and how can we sleep better

  Sleep doesn't always get the credit it deserves, but it is one of the most important components of our health. In this episode, Helen is joined by Dr Alex Maxwell who explains the science behind why we sleep and why we can struggle to get a good night's sleep. The effect of caffeine, alcohol and blue light is discussed, with practical tips on how you can improve the quality of your sleep.

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• How to create healthy routines and habits

  This episode explores the neuroscience of habits and how we can use this to build the habits we want. Dr Sue Smith, a GP and health and wellness coach, takes Helen through the 5 steps to forming a habit that sticks. They talk about why it's so hard to change habits, and what you can do to succeed.Download the worksheet from our website to join Dr Helen in taking the first step at https://bslm.org.uk/sound-living-podcast/

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