Wellbeing For Real Life - Stress & Relaxation

05/11/21 • 19 min

In this episode of the Wellbeing for Real Life podcast Dr Richard Pile and Dr Wendy Molefi talk about stress and what we can do to enjoy better mental health. Topics discussed include what stress is , how some is good for us but too much is not, why it seems to be such an issue today, what happens to our bodies and minds when we are stressed and how we can manage it better to improve our wellbeing.
Richard is a GP specialising in Cardiology and Lifestyle Medicine, and author of "Fit For Purpose: your guide to health, wellbeing and living a meaningful life". Wendy is a GP specialising in Mindfulness. You can find out more about Richard here and Wendy here.
Fit For Purpose is available from Harper Inspire in paperback, e-book and audiobook format, with Richard reading the audio himself. Find out more here. This podcast has been produced the brilliant team at Monkeynut Audiobooks.

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Richard is a GP specialising in Cardiology and Lifestyle Medicine, and author of "Fit For Purpose: your guide to health, wellbeing and living a meaningful life". Aseem is a Consultant Cardiologist and passionate campaigner to improve the nation's health. He is also the author of books The Pioppi Diet and The 21 Day Immunity Plan. You can find out more about Richard here and Aseem here.
Fit For Purpose is available from Harper Inspire in paperback, e-book and audiobook format, with Richard reading the audio himself. Find out more here. This podcast has been produced the brilliant team at Monkeynut Audiobooks.

Wellbeing For Real Life - Wellbeing For Real Life - Stress & Relaxation

Transcript

Richard Pile 0:07
Welcome to the wellbeing for real life podcast. Have you ever wanted to live life better, but found yourself baffled, bewildered and bored by complicated, confusing and condescending advice? This podcast is the antidote. I'm Dr. Richard Pile Gp, lifestyle medicine specialist, and author of fit for purpose. Each episode, I'm joined by leading experts as we explore different areas that affect our everyday lives. This is the wellbeing for real life podcast. Hello, and welcom