35. Finding Joy in Your Everyday While Living in the City: Our First Live Webinar

The Home of Wellbeing and Joy. Welcome to Episode 35: Finding Joy in Your Everyday While Living in the City: Our First Live Webinar, where Dr Marcus and Charlie are joined by Chris Hatfield and Lucy Mulligan to discuss identity, wellbeing and belonging for urban residents. London is a city full of opportunity, culture, movement, and magic, but it can also be overwhelming. Many people quietly struggle with loneliness, burnout, identity shifts, and the pressure to keep up in a place that never slows down. In this episode, we explore how to find joy, grounding, and community in your everyday life, even amidst the noise of a fast-paced city. We dive into: 🏙️ What it’s really like to move to London 🤝 The density+anonymity loneliness paradox 💼 How to navigate toxic work culture 🌱 Tools for finding balance and belonging 👟 How to build your own community and support network Hosted by Dr Marcus Bull and Charlie Allnutt, this webinar blends psychology, lived experience, and practical wellbeing tools, featuring special guests: Lucy Mulligan, Monday Mood Booster Ambassador Chris Hatfield, Founder of Run Your Mind Talks in this episode: Moving to London as someone who’s not from here, Lucy Mulligan Social Isolation in London: The causes and the impact, Dr Marcus & Charlie Dealing with London’s toxic work culture and focusing on the right things, Chris Hatfield How to find YOUR community in London, Dr Marcus & Charlie 📍 Pillars explored: Introspection & Inspiration, Community & Connection, Wellbeing & Joy, Presence & Gratitude 📚 References cited in this episode: 27% adults in England report feeling lonely often or some of the time | v2 Higher prevalence of psychiatric disorders amongst urban residents compared to rural residents Loneliness = as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes per day "Weak Ties" have a strong impact on our lives Density / Anonymity Paradox Urban infrastructure influencing social connection Increased mobility in and out of London Young adults' experience with loneliness including influence of social media Cost of living and its impact on loneliness Males typically needing a "third thing" activity to socialise Self Determination Theory and Motivation Likewise, here is the list of some of the resources mentioned in the Webinar: Social Wellness Club - Re-opening in 2026, still currently hosting WhatsApp chats for sharing community events/talks Tribe IRL - event directory Our podcast - The Mood Booster Podcast, bringing you personal reflection, psychological theory, and light hearted mood boosts every Monday @sannylondon - Person who researches and shares upcoming events in London every week London Student Network - Network of students across London to find events 🔔 Don’t forget to follow and review — it really helps us grow! 📲 Follow us for more: 👉 Instagram: @themoodboosterpodcast 👉 TikTok: @themoodboosterpodcast 🌍 Website: www.themoodbooster.co.uk 🎥 Prefer video? Watch this episode on YouTube! @TheMoodBoosterPodcast