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Right Up My Podcast
by Gwen Watson and Kate White
Right Up My Podcast is the podcast for those looking to explore different methods of self-care, self-love and ways to make you feel good. Hosted by voice artist and presenter Gwen Watson and journalist and producer Kate White, Right Up My Podcast came from a mutual drive to find new ways to improve our own mental health. Each episode we chat to a different expert about their feel-good forte, and then try it out for ourselves to see if it works... or if it doesn't. It's frank, funny and honest, with the odd bit of over-sharing. So join us on Right Up My Podcast, because you deserve to feel good too! Released fortnightly. Contains bad language and inappropriate laughter. Music – Andrew Grimes. Artwork – Erica Frances George. Support Right Up My Podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/rightupmypodcast Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightupmy and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552599655093
Episodes
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RUMP Rewind – Ep.3 Ep.2 - ASMR: Feeling Sound | Giulia Poerio
Old fave, new intro! We take a deep-dive into the fascinating world of ASMR. What is ASMR? Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response is the experience of 'feeling sound' or having a physical response to audio and is used by a growing number of people to help with anxiety, insomnia, relaxation and even...
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The RUMPette 53 – These are the Good Days!
Gwen & Kate make up for 2 weeks off with classic wiffle waffle, covering AI, being present, READING BOOKS, how to capture real gratitude, the miracle of life, five words to get tattooed on your arm and why it's ok to totally avoid the news. Though as a result, Gwen doesn't know who the artist…
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The RUMPette 52 – The philosopher we never knew we needed!
Gwen and Kate share solar eclipse stats and blow each other's minds with some moon-based factoids. Kate then celebrates the release of the new series of Ted Lasso by bringing some Ted Lasso-style life lessons. Gwen meanwhile revels in the joy that is west Wales in the summer and, more…
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RUMP Rewind – Ep.11 - Sound Therapy: Using therapeutic sound to reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure and boost your mood | Farzana Ali
Old fave, new intro! Do you like a gong? What about a bong, or even a dong! Join us as we explore the world of therapeutic sound, with expert Sound Therapist Farzana Ali, who uses crystal bowls, Himalayan bowls and drums to induce meditation and a deep state of relaxation. Sound therapy can…
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The RUMPette 51 – The Reverse Bucket List!
Gwen & Kate slag off that Diary of a CEO bloke, discuss Vinted in great lengths (Gwen's obsessed) and chat about Gwen's new very satisfying hobby of making earrings out of anything that doesn't move. Kate tries (and we're not sure she succeeds) in promoting the idea of the Reverse Bucket List....
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RUMP Rewind – Ep.51 - The Vagus Nerve: Changing how we process stress | Melissa Romano
Old fave, new intro! We took a deep dive into our nervous system, with Melissa Romano, who educated us about the vagus nerve. She talked us through how to change the way we process stress and tone our nervous system, so that we can stay better connected, responding appropriately rather than...
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The RUMPette 50 – Spicy Margaritas on the Southbank!
Gwen & Kate catch up on the Southbank ahead of seeing David Sedaris live at the Royal Festival Hall. In a quick chat with margaritas to a buzzing London backdrop, we talk about a Anish Kapoor's brand-new shade of black, the height of petty artists' feuds and the amazing influencer and brand…
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RUMP Rewind – Ep.60 - Perimenopause and ADHD: Hormones, HRT and How to get Help | Lisa Paasche
Old fave, new intro! We talked to podcast host Lisa Paasche about her experience of going through peri-menopause, which led her to a late diagnosis of ADHD. She shares why perimenopause can be a particularly challenging time for people with ADHD, the relief that came with her diagnosis, and...
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The RUMPette 49 – Like a Victorian Whore!
We interrupt talking about our boobs to bring you a RUMPette in the middle of a head wave! HELLO HEATWAVE! Gwen & Kate break their own rules and talk about the weather. Kate's been camping on Dartmoor with a bunch of DofE youth. We have PSAs about heat, losing confidence at 50 and being...
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The RUMPette 48 – Not necessarily a narcissist, they might just have ADHD!
Gwen & Kate take a gloriously ADHD‑shaped wander through everything from trust issues (Kate has many, including people who don’t drink tea) to why living by the sea keeps us sane. Gwen dives into what she’s learning about ADHD in relationships, how it can look like narcissism from the outside…
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RUMP Rewind – Ep.5 - EFT: How Emotional Freedom Technique, or Tapping, can help with stress and anxiety | Brad Yates
Old fave, new intro! Ever heard of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), otherwise known as Tapping? No? Well, look no further! In this BUMPER episode, we bring you not one, but two experts to talk us through the physical and emotional benefits of Tapping. We learn how it's used in hospitals and...
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The RUMPette 47 - Physical Contact!
Gwen and Kate record together in Bristol the night before Gwen jets off to Lithuania. They discuss Blue Zones and how to live to 100, the agony of pauses in conversations and their admiration for people who have mastered the art of silence. They also discuss she-wees, sea pools and Gwen's…
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RUMP Rewind – Ep.35 - Say No to Dieting: How to nourish healthy minds and bodies | Anna Anderson
It's an old fav, new intro! Anna Anderson, author of the best-selling book From the Inside Out, joined us to talk about what it means to truly nourish our minds and bodies and break free from the outdated rules of diet culture. We look at why we comfort eat, and how pushing ourselves out of our...
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RUMP Rewind – Ep.50 - Money & the Mind: Understanding unhealthy behaviours | Lindsay Bryan-Podvin
It's an old fav, new intro! We talk to Financial Therapist, Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, about why our psychological relationship with money can be so complicated. Lindsay unpacks the relationship between our finances and our minds, from resetting core beliefs, to understanding what underpins unhealthy...
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The RUMPette 46 – The Lazy Forgetful Influencer!
Gwen shares some of her so‑called “life‑changing hacks” (the ones she always means to tell people about but never remembers). Breakfast jeopardy included. Kate’s new puppy makes a joyful cameo. Gwen is also gearing up for her breast reduction surgery, so we chat pre‑op prep: shaving, nail varnish...
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The RUMPette 45 – Rage is Normal!
We talk about ways to bring us back from being in fight or flight, the highs and lows of hyper-focus, the joys of line dancing, and whether having a Thai massage is the right level of violence to snap us out of rage thoughts. Support Gwen & Kate by subscribing (or doing a one off month) to…
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RUMP Rewind – Ep.47 - Breathwork Part 2: Therapeutic breathing for anxiety and stress | Lyndsey Marriott
It's an old fave, new intro! In this 2nd episode of our two-part breathwork special, we pick up where we left off with breathwork coach Lyndsey Marriott, this time exploring different therapeutic breathing exercises that you can join in with too. These exercises can help with anxiety, panic...
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RUMP Rewind – Ep.46 – Breathwork Part 1: Functional breathing for wellbeing (and help for snorers) | Lyndsey Marriott
Old fave, new intro! In this first episode of our two-part breathwork special, we talk to breathwork coach Lyndsey Marriott, all about functional breathing. Thought you knew everything there was to know about how to breathe? Well think again... Lyndsey is a Conscious Connected Breathwork...
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The RUMPette 44 – Are we cured?
It’s the short one! Gwen shares her personal Mounjaro journey (including the joy of fitting back into old dresses), and we chat about the rise in plastic surgery tourism – from the genuinely life-changing impact of post-weight-loss procedures to the growing trend of chasing “perfection” and...
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RUMP Rewind – Ep.34 - Gardening for Wellbeing: Why getting our hands dirty is good for our mental health | Ellen Mary Webster
Old fave, new intro! Spring is here, so we look back to when Ellen Mary Webster joined us for a fascinating chat about the physical and mental well-being benefits of getting our fingers in the soil, growing plants and connecting with the natural world. Ellen is an author, broadcaster, speaker,...
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The RUMPette 43 – Makes a Stranger Feel Good!
It's the short one! We talk about micro-connections, making strangers feel good, glowing up after 50 – is a beret the secret weapon? Meeting up with old friends – are some friends only destined to be seen once a year? Kate's been watching brilliant TV from Small Prophets to Lord of the Flies. And...
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RUMP Rewind – Ep.23 - A Magical Year: How exploring mystical thinking can change your life | Emma Howarth
Old fave, new intro! We talk to journalist Emma Howarth about her book 'A Year of Mystical Thinking' – an account of the year that changed her life, where she explored the power of vision boarding, sound baths, spirit guides, rituals, meditation, tarot, oracle cards, crystals, astrology &...
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The RUMPette 42 – Feeling a bit Kama Muta!
It's the short one! Where Gwen pulls Kate deep into the zodiac. We chat the Chinese New Year – bring on the year of the Fire Horse! The apparently life-changing upcoming shifts for Virgos and Pisces, and how Uranus is no longer in retrograde. PHEW! Kate informs us of the newly named emotion Kama...
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RUMP Rewind – Ep.62 - Attachment Theory: How better understanding our attachment style can transform our relationships | Sarah McConnell and Helene Igwebuike
Old fave – new intro! Therapists Sarah McConnell and Helene Igwebuike joined us last Jan for a brilliant chat about Attachment Theory. We dive into what it means to feel securely attached and what it’s like when you don’t. They break down how we form and manage attachments in all kinds of...
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The RUMPette 41 – Social Clangers Left, Right & Centre!
We’re back! And this week we’re mostly discussing all the ways we (and everyone else) commit right ol’ faux pas on WhatsApp. Is it OK to video call someone without arranging it first? Can you add someone to a group without asking their permission? We want to know what you think, too. We also chat...
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RUMP Rewind – Ep.53 - The Importance of Rest: Why our brains need it | Claudia Hammond
Old fave, new intro! In Season 7, we talked to psychologist and award-winning BBC broadcaster Claudia Hammond about the importance of rest. Claudia shares with us why it's so important to our health that we regularly have guilt free rest, what's happening in our brains when we rest... and when we...
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The RUMPette 40 – Microdosing Mindfulness
Holiday mode has hit early for Gwen and Kate, who bounce between life’s tiny joys (like micro-meditation while the kettle boils) and the big stuff — like why Christmas now turns up every three weeks once you’ve had 50 of them. They ponder whether Secret Santa could save family gifting, if 47 is…
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RUMP Rewind – Ep.12 - SOMA Breathwork: Using it to manage stress and feel healthier and happier | Tim Snell
Old fave, new intro! Back in 2021, we talked to SOMA Breath Master Instructor, Tim Snell, all about SOMA Breathwork. Tim explains to us what SOMA breath is and where it comes from, bringing together ancient breathing and meditation techniques, music and guided visualisation. We explore ways to...
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The RUMPette 39 – Breathing works everybody!
It's the little one! Where we chat about things that make you feel good AND THEN make you feel rubbish, ie alcohol. Kate suffers from ‘hang-xiety’ and forgets how to breathe, while Gwen does drag and swears a lot. They then attempt to raise the bar by sharing their food porn book recommendations...
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RUMP Rewind – Ep.39 - Connecting People: The importance of having people and purpose in our lives | Maff Potts
New intro, old favourite episode! Back in Season 5 we talked to Maff Potts about the importance of having people and purpose in our lives. Maff is the founder of Camerados, a charity that helps people support each other through tough times. One of the main ways they do this is by setting up…
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The RUMPette 38 – My Own Personal Nurture Den!
In this week's mini-sode, we dive into rubbish DIY, new skills we’d like but will probably never master, and ask: when is a drag queen not a drag queen? We chat about what makes a house a home, the Guardian’s 15th-ever zero-star review (now on Disney!), and why lying down in a dark room might…
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Ep.70 – Ayurveda: how to bring this ancient wisdom into our modern lives | John Douillard
We chat to Dr John Douillard all about Ayurveda, looking at how we can use this ancient wisdom to help with our physical health and emotional wellbeing. He explains how small, practical changes can make a big difference to our everyday health, from nutrition to breathwork. Dr. John Douillard is a...
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RUMP Rewind – Ep.49 - Acts of Kindness: How it impacts people, communities and our brains | Robin Banerjee
We're heading back to Season 7 to explore the power of kindness. What does it really mean to be kind? Why does it matter – and can kindness ever backfire? We chatted with psychology professor Robin Banerjee from the University of Sussex – home to the Centre for Research on Kindness. Robin led The...
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The RUMPette 37 – You are what you do when no one is watching!
Celebrity Traitors, moving house, and when a chocolate bar is no longer a chocolate bar… The RUMPette is back! Gwen & Kate catch up and realise that the question “what have you NOT been doing to make yourself feel good?” might be the real topic of the week. They also dive into the idea that you…
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RUMP Rewind – Ep.19: Celebrating Failure: How not to fear failure and trust your inner voice | Rebecca Hartnell
Here's a sneaky re-peak at an old favourite. Have you ever failed at something? Of course you have, we all have! So in this episode we celebrate all things to do with failure. We speak to coach and mentor, Rebecca Hartnell, about how to work with failure, rather than be paralysed by it or by the...
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Ep.69 - Mindset: How changing the way we think can rewire our brains and change our lives for the better | Karen Allen
Mindset expert, Karen Allen, explains how our thoughts can rewire our brains, with life changing results. She shares with us a series of mental exercises that we can all do, to help us move away from a fixed, rigid mindset that focuses more on what we don't have than what we do, instead rewiring...
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The RUMPette 36 – Get in my Yurt!
Gwen turns 50... and Kate was there too! Bath with us in the warm glow of Gwen's alternative 'feel good' weekend. Think Gays n Gurls circle, gong baths, hot tubs, saunas and a silent disco. We discuss birthday expectations, quantum magnetic people, and the ULTIMATE way to make yourself feel good…
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RUMP Rewind – Ep.17 Why We Need Adventure: The importance of pushing ourselves out of our comfort zones | Belinda Kirk
It's time to turn back time! All the way back to 2021. We kicked off Series 3 with a shot of adrenaline, looking at why adventure is so important to our well-being. And luckily for us, we’re not (only) talking about climbing Everest here, but rather shaking things up, breaking our routines…
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The RUMPette 35 - Get that Green Tea in You!
In this pocket-sized episode, Gwen and Kate talk about the current buzz about the power of green tea for our brain health, and Kate guides Gwen through a full-body Energy Bath (which you can join in too). Gwen also shares her top tips as she goes down a rabbit hole of Channel 4's award winning...
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The RUMPette 34 – Activate your Quantum Field!
It's the short n' tiny one! This week Gwen & Kate share some top tricks for activating your quantum field! We explore some unusual and sometimes uncomfortable hacks to rewire your brain and boost neuroplasticity. We also spill some details about our next episode, all about changing our mindset.…
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RUMP Rewind – Ep.33 Deep Work: How to avoid distraction and get into a state of flow | Alicia Navarro
Another star of the back catalogue on the theme of getting sh*t done! We talked to Alicia Navarro about the enormous benefits of Deep Work and how to achieve it. She also discusses why it's becoming increasingly hard for people to focus, sharing a number of psychological hacks to avoid…
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Ep.68 – Boundaries: What healthy limits mean and why they matter | Ann Weiser Cornell
In this episode, we step into the world of boundaries — what they are, why they matter, and how they can transform our relationships with ourselves and others. We’re joined by the brilliant Ann Weiser Cornell — American author, educator, and worldwide authority on Focusing, the self‑inquiry...
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RUMP Rewind – Ep.7 Getting Sh*t Done: How to overcome procrastination | Fiona Powley
Here's another early goldie for you to enjoy! Ever had a task to do that for some reason you can never quite get round to? Or felt that uneasy feeling when you're chilling out, because deep down you know that there are other things that you really should be doing? Yup, us too! In this episode we...
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The RUMPette 33 – They're powerful hips!
Gwen and Kate chat about paddle-boarding with dolphins at sunset, play a fun guessing game re: how much the top jocks are getting paid over at the BBC, touch on sexting and the joys of having one foot in a bucket, and discuss whether we should believe social media posts that claim peri-menopause…
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Ep.67 – Somatic Sex Therapy: How to build intimacy and connection | Susan Taylor
We talk to somatic sex therapist, Susan Taylor, about how to build intimacy and connection with our partners, and for it to feel easy, fun and mutually fulfilling. Susan has a background in counselling and is a clinical trauma professional. She also brings experience in holistic healing, somatic...
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RUMP Rewind – Ep.31 Changing Habits: How to break unhelpful habits and form new ones | Shahroo Izadi
We’re digging up another listener favourite! Behavioural Change Specialist Shahroo Izadi joined us for a brilliant conversation on how to break unhelpful habits—and build sparkly new ones that actually stick. Shahroo Izadi is a Behavioural Change Specialist whose compassionate approach is shaped…
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The RUMPette 32 – Throwing Eggs at Pensioners
Gwen & Kate chat about manifestation – is Kate finally a convert?? Walking cats and picking blueberries bra-less while dressed like Florence and the Machine. And Gwen opens up about her personal foray into anti-depressants, with potentially life-saving inside advice from a doctor friend, plus we...
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RUMP Rewind – Ep.6 Grounding: The health benefits of being barefoot, from pain and stress relief, to improved sleep and reduced inflammation | Gaetan Chevalier
It's time to delve way back into the archives from our very first season nearly five years ago. Carrying on our outdoor theme, this week we're Earthing. Come on a journey of discovery into the world of Grounding, aka Earthing. It turns out there is a reason why it feels so good to be barefoot,...
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Ep.66 – Better Sleep: The 5 pillars of resting well to improve your health and wellbeing | Shannon Kaiser
We've all heard that sleep is a key pillar of our health, and yet so many of us still struggle to get the right number of Zzzzs at night. We talk to author of '365 Happy Bedtime Mantras ', Shannon Kaiser, all about the five pillars of getting a good night's sleep and how spiritual and emotional...
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The RUMPette 31 – Easy on the eye, easy on the ear!
In this week's itty bitty episode, Gwen & Kate talk about the awesomeness of FRIENDS helping when you're in need. 2nd hand ear cleaner-cameras, and whether they could be used elsewhere?? Giving away 'potentially useful stuff' via Whatsapp and why everyone should do it. And Kate shares with us an...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Right Up My Podcast is the podcast for those looking to explore different methods of self-care, self-love and ways to make you feel good.
Hosted by voice artist and presenter Gwen Watson and journalist and producer Kate White, Right Up My Podcast came from a mutual drive to find new ways to improve our own mental health.
Each episode we chat to a different expert about their feel-good forte, and then try it out for ourselves to see if it works... or if it doesn't.
It's frank, funny and honest, with the odd bit of over-sharing. So join us on Right Up My Podcast, because you deserve to feel good too!
Released fortnightly. Contains bad language and inappropriate laughter. Music – Andrew Grimes. Artwork – Erica Frances George.
Support Right Up My Podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/rightupmypodcast
Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightupmy and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552599655093
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