The Easy Wellness Podcast with Vinny Hurrell & Cate Conway

Professor Ian Walsh explains the detailed links between your sex life and your quality of sleep. Ian delves into our night time habits with Vinny & Cate to outline what can cause problems and how to rectify issues you may face. If you have any health issues, do contact your GP.This is a cross over episode from our 'Sleep & Dream with Vinny & Cate' series, which explores dream translation and sleep health topics. If you would like directed to further help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline.This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producers were Vinny Hurrell & Jamie Taylor. The ACP was Rebecca Rowney. Subscribe in BBC Sounds to be notified when new episodes are released. Sleep well x

Alan Elwood from 'Positive Steps Outdoors', joins Vinny & Cate to explore how walking is a great tool to support your mood, reduce stress, connect to your environment and benefit your long‑term health. All of this without pressure or big costs. What exactly is green therapy, and how does walking fit into it? We discuss how through nature, we can calm our (often overwhelmed) nervous system.You can also watch the series on YouTube. Search for 'The Easy Wellness Podcast, with Vinny & Cate' now. If you would like directed to more help and support, visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. Production by Vinny Hurrell, Jamie Taylor and Rebecca Rowney. Contact the team via email at [email protected].

Managing anxiety around bills, debt, and unexpected expenses. We explore how shame, guilt, and secrecy affect financial decision‑making and why many people feel “bad with money”. Financial wellness advocate Clare Seal joins Vinny & Cate for this episode and talks us through starting small when your finances feel overwhelming; budgeting without shame; separating self‑worth from financial status and how to face up to your debt.You can also watch the series on YouTube. Search for 'The Easy Wellness Podcast, with Vinny & Cate' now. If you would like directed to more help and support, visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. Production by Vinny Hurrell, Jamie Taylor and Rebecca Rowney. Contact the team via email at [email protected].

In this episode we’re exploring our senses and how tuning into them, can help ground us, reduce anxiety, and even enhance our wellbeing. Emotional and physical markers can help you address everyday challenges. Prof Barry C Smith from the Centre for the Study of the Senses joins Vinny & Cate for this episode. You can also watch the series on YouTube. Search for 'The Easy Wellness Podcast, with Vinny & Cate' now. If you would like directed to more help and support, visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. Production by Vinny Hurrell, Jamie Taylor and Rebecca Rowney. Contact the team via email at [email protected].

A down‑to‑earth look at the real wellness challenges men face every day. What many deal with quietly but struggle to talk about. Mental health wellness coach, Pat Divilly offers simple, practical tools and honest conversation. All with the reassurance that you’re not navigating any of it on your own. Essential listening for men wanting to feel better, or for anyone hoping to better support a friend, partner or loved one.You can also watch the series on YouTube. Search for 'The Easy Wellness Podcast, with Vinny & Cate' now. If you would like directed to more help and support, visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. Production by Vinny Hurrell, Jamie Taylor and Rebecca Rowney. Contact the team via email at [email protected].

Dr Sharon Cox, from Behavioural Research UK explores how addiction impacts our wellness, and how we can try to break cycles. From gambling, food, phones to alcohol and drugs. Addiction is changeable with awareness, tools, and support. You can also watch the series on YouTube. Search for 'The Easy Wellness Podcast, with Vinny & Cate' now. If you are struggling, please contact your GP or addiction support. If you would like directed to more help, visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. Production by Vinny Hurrell, Jamie Taylor and Rebecca Rowney. Contact the team via email at [email protected].

Vinny & Cate are back for a new series. Joining them in this episode is 'The Gut Health Doctor' - Megan Rossi. Dr Rossi explains the gut–brain connection and delves into our top “mood-boosting” foods — and why they help.You can also watch the series on YouTube. Search for 'The Easy Wellness Podcast' now. If you would like directed to more help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer was Vinny Hurrell. Contact the team via email at [email protected].

Life can be daunting and health concerns can cloud our minds. This episode aims to inform and ease those concerns around what we can and should do to take care of ourselves.GP, Dr Julian Spinks talks Vinny & Cate through many of the different ‘life health check points’ as we move through life. From breast or bowel cancer screening, to vaccinations, ‘full body ‘MOTs’ and more. This episode will hopefully be helpful for those among us, who can tend to bury their head in the sand and try to ignore possible issues. If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell, the producer was Vinny Hurrell. Please subscribe in BBC Sounds to be notified when series 3 is launched, and you can contact the team via email at [email protected].

riggers can impact our emotional state and can vary between people, places, sights and sounds. They can link to feelings of criticism, being ignored or isolated and more.In this episode, we’re digging into the concept of emotional and psychological triggers what they are, how to spot them, and how to better understand and manage our responses. Dr Courtney Raspin will share insight into how recognising triggers can help improve mental wellbeing and everyday relationships.If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer was Vinny Hurrell. Contact the team via email at [email protected]

There are so many things that can impact how you feel about yourself. Your self-confidence and how comfortable you feel tackling certain tasks and challenges. Vocal Coach and author, Caroline Goyder joins Vinny Hurrell and Cate Conway to talk through how to address your confidence. What might be at the centre and how to apply it to your life.If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer was Vinny Hurrell. Contact the team via email at [email protected].

Are your thoughts holding you back? Do you ever feel stuck or that something deep down is saying, “You’re not enough”?In this episode we’re returning to the world of tapping with EFT Tapping Practitioner, Shauna Corr. Shauna talks through techniques to help you break free from limiting beliefs by tapping specific areas on your body.

Allergies can strike at any time of the year, and high pollen summer days are no exception. Lifelong hay fever sufferer and renowned airborne allergens expert Max Wiseberg joins Vinny & Cate to talk about what steps you can take to ease the symptoms or avoid them before they start.If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. Please seek medical advice if you are suffering from a serious allergic reaction, should you need it. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer was Helen Bamberry. Contact the team via email at [email protected].

In this episode we learn how to make friends with anxiety. It impacts on us all and is sometimes useful, but it can take over our lives. Psychotherapist and author Owen O’Kane helps us to understand anxiety, embrace it as part of our body, and explains how to stop it from ruling our minds and our bodies.If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Vinny Hurrell. Contact the team via email at [email protected].

The emotional journey of separation and divorce is often overlooked. The impact on your mental health and wellbeing can feel overwhelming. As a result of separation have to adjust and adapt to changes that you may feel you have little control over. Prioritising your own needs are so important. Counsellor and Physiotherapist Lindsay George joins Vinny Hurrell and Cate Conway to discuss ways of coping with the emotions and struggles that come with breakups/divorce.

Life can be very busy and our responsibilities can make it feel that we are being physically and emotionally stretched to the point of burnout. Psychiatrist Dr Tharaka talks us through simple steps to address burnout, with the tips and tools we need to feel better.If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Vinny Hurrell. Contact the team via email at [email protected]. Also check out 'Sleep and Dream with Vinny & Cate' in BBC Sounds for information to improve your sleep.

Physiologist and sleep expert Dr Nerina Ramlakhan shares the dos and don'ts for napping. We explore the benefits and things to avoid.This series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Vinny Hurrell. Have a suggestion for a future episode? Contact the podcast via email on [email protected]. If you are suffering distress or despair, details of help and support are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

Loneliness can creep into your life at any age, however it can be more difficult to make friends as you get older. Ciaran May talks Cate and Vinny through easy options to help get over those awkward first steps and make meaningful connections.If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Vinny Hurrell. You can contact the team via email at [email protected].

We're often too busy to ensure we are paying close attention to what we drink each day. Hydration plays a huge role in our overall wellbeing and our ability to tackle the challenges life throws at us. In this episode nutritionist Jane McClenaghan talks us through the key steps to good hydration, and what to avoid, limit or change. If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Vinny Hurrell. You can contact the team via email at [email protected]

Feeling drained or sluggish? In this episode, Scott Young joins Cate and Vinny as they dive into simple ways to boost your energy and stay vibrant throughout the day. From exercise to mindset and the food you eat. Whether you're battling the afternoon slump or just want to feel more alive, this episode is your go-to guide for energizing your body and mind.If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Vinny Hurrell. You can contact the team via email at [email protected].

If you're a people-pleaser, you might be known for doing whatever it takes to make others happy. Although being kind and helpful is generally a good thing, going too far to please others can leave you burnt-out. Holistic cognitive behavioural therapist, Lizzie Moult joins Vinny Hurrell and Cate Conway to talk about what defines a people pleaser, the traits and the impacts. If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Rebecca Rowney and you can contact the team via email at [email protected].

Mindfulness and yoga teacher Bridgeen Rea-Kaya talks Vinny & Cate through a full 'body scan' meditation session. This practice can be done to help you relax and calm your mind, but also to improve your sleep. Something we could all benefit from. If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Vinny Hurrell. If you have topic requests for a future episode, contact the team via email at [email protected].

For many of us the New Year can feel like a challenge we are not ready for. The expectation of ‘fresh starts and new beginnings’ can put unwanted pressure on our already busy lives. In this episode Vinny Hurrell and Cate Conway explore how to embrace it as they speak to transformational life coach, Jen price. How to grab hold of that positive mindset so many of us are chasing - without the overwhelming pressure. Life is not a competition, but a change in our thinking can make the day-to-day easier. If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Rebecca Rowney. Contact the team via email at [email protected].

The holiday season is often filled with lights, gifts, and smiles but it can also be the hardest time of the year for some people. Mental Health expert, Noel McDermott talks about what you can do to get through the holidays if you find it hard.If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Rebecca Rowney and you can contact the team via email at [email protected].

One of the most important things in life is the ability to sleep well. Struggling with insomnia and broken sleep can impact on so many things in our waking day. In this episode Vinny and Cate speak to Kathryn Pinkham, founder of the Insomnia Clinic, who provides help and information to enable you to improve your slumber. We also have a sleep based podcast which provides help. Search 'Sleep and Dream with Vinny & Cate' in BBC Sounds. If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Vinny Hurrell. You can contact the team via email at [email protected]

Social anxiety can control our lives, restrict our relationships with others and push us into isolation. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen explains to Cate and Vinny why it can be so debilitating. Dr Ellen also gives us some simple steps to help us or our loved one, overcome social anxiety. One step at a time.If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Rebecca Rowney and you can contact the team via email at [email protected].

With the colder winter weather come coughs, colds and the flu season. It’s an important time to make sure you stay on top of your diet and keep yourself well nourished. In this episode, nutritionist Jane McClenaghan talks about winter wellness and how to eat best in winter to make you feel better. If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Rebecca Rowney and you can contact the team via email at [email protected].

Brain fog can be scary and have a huge impact on your life. In this episode Vinny & Cate discuss the perimenopause and the associated brain fog, with Psychiatrist Dr Tharaka. We talk through simple things that you or your loved one can do, to help with the symptoms. If you are concerned about the level of brain fog you are experiencing, please visit your GP. If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Vinny Hurrell. Contact the team via email at [email protected]. Also check out 'Sleep and Dream with Vinny & Cate' in BBC Sounds for information to improve your sleep.

OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) thoughts can take the form of obsession over rituals or routines, but they can also centre on obsessive thoughts of a negative nature about yourself or others. Thoughts of harm that can lead to self loathing. In this 'intro to OCD', specialist Paul McCarroll talks Cate and Vinny through how to manage these thoughts. If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Vinny Hurrell and Cate Conway. The producer is Vinny Hurrell. Contact the team via email at [email protected]. Also check out 'Sleep and Dream with Vinny & Cate' in BBC Sounds for information to improve your sleep.

Laughing expert Katherine Lewis Templar gives Vinny & Cate her tips to boosting mood through laughter.If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. Contact the 'Easy Wellness Podcast team via email at [email protected]

The darker days can sometimes leave us feeling low in mood. In this episode, Counsellor and Psychotherapist Lindsay George tells us about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and how to manage it. We look into how to improve your mood and get through those darker days.If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Rebecca Rowney. Contact the team via email at [email protected]

Many of us are brought up being taught to be hard on ourselves. 'Be nice to others' while being very self-critical and harsh on our own lives and decisions. Self love and meditation specialist Conor Creighton, talks us through why we may have those undermining thoughts, and how to change that mindset.If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Vinny Hurrell and Cate Conway. The producer is Vinny Hurrell. Contact the team via email at [email protected]. Also check out 'Sleep and Dream with Vinny & Cate' in BBC Sounds for information to improve your sleep

The death of a loved one can feel almost impossible to deal with. In this episode we discuss some simple steps that people can follow, to try and get through grief. Eleanor Ellerslie & Jill Gordon from 'Cruse Bereavement Support' join Vinny & Cate to discuss. This advice can apply to adults and children. Be kind to yourself, and thank you for listening. If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Vinny Hurrell and Cate Conway. The producer is Vinny Hurrell. Contact the team via email at [email protected]. Also check out 'Sleep and Dream with Vinny & Cate' in BBC Sounds for information to improve your sleep.

With the help of Psychiatrist Dr T, we explore practical ways to help calm and support a distressed / upset child or teenager. These tips apply directly to young people, but can also be used to help adults. If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Vinny Hurrell. Contact the team via email at [email protected]. Also check out 'Sleep and Dream with Vinny & Cate' in BBC Sounds for information to improve your sleep.

Vinny and Cate are joined by EFT tapping practitioner Shauna Corr, who gives us a step-by-step guide on 'tapping'. This can help with stress, anxiety, sleep and even pain management. If you've never heard of 'tapping' - don't stress. Shauna has all the information you need.If you are in distress or despair and would like to be directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Vinny Hurrell. Contact the team via email at [email protected].

How do I feel? What do I need? Two very basic but important questions we should ask ourselves. In this episode we are joined by Performance Coach Pat Divilly. With Pat, we explore the importance of self-care. Checking in with yourself and honestly acknowledging how you feel and what you need to make you happier. More content. We also delve further into the concept of 'breathwork' and the emotional ties with our self-care. If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Vinny Hurrell. Contact the team via email at [email protected].

In this episode we delve into why you will feel good, when you do good. With our guest - broadcaster and psychologist Emma Kenny, we explore how these good deeds can be simple acts of kindness towards strangers, volunteering or being more present in the lives of those we care about. If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. Contact the team via email at [email protected].

In this episode Therapeutic Sound Practitioner Tessa Ann brings us a demonstration of sound healing and explains how it works. This is a more practical episode than usual, so please find yourself a quiet space where you can relax and listen along. Sound healing is used for relaxation and to tackle anxiety, stress, depression and for pain management. If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. If you are concerned about your health please visit your GP. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. Contact the team via email at [email protected].

Relationships can be difficult and do need constant work. In this episode, Sarah Louise Ryan explores how to address a problem. This involves exploring a breakdown in communication, not 'sweating the small stuff', solo identity problems, setting boundaries and more. Sarah Louise gives us specific tips on how to help. Presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. Contact the team via email at [email protected]. If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline.

Do you know how to breathe properly? You might instinctively think you do, but in this episode we hope to improve your ability to use your breath to control your emotions and your body. Contact the team via email at [email protected]. If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline.

Positive Psychology practitioner Kyle McDowell is our guest in this episode as we explore how to help our mind and body to cope with the pressures of examinations and other stressful life situations. We also look at how to manage the ‘limbo period’ between sitting an exam or going on a job interview, etc and results day. Contact the team via email at [email protected]. If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline.

We're all stressed but how we handle it can have a massive impact on our lives. In this episode Psychotherapist and bestselling author Petra Velzeboer gives us simple and practical techniques to manage your stress. We also explore simple ways to help a friend who is struggling with stress.We also get a future episode sample of 'sound healing'. Contact the team via email at [email protected] you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline.

Neuroscientist TJ Power explains the science of being calm. TJ talks us through these simple & easy changes we can make in our lives to help create a calmer space for ourselves and others. Continuing on the topic of calm, Meditation Coach Ann Ward takes us on a taster session of 'forest bathing' in Rowallane Gardens.If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline.

Vinny and Cate are joined by 'The Soul Coach' Gerry Hussey for episode one. Gerry talks about the different elements of our lives that add to our anxieties and stress, and how to resolve them. Essentially these are the things that clutter or brains and make day to day life more difficult. If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, visit bbc.co.uk/actionline.

Twice a month Vinny Hurrell and Cate Conway will delve into different areas of ‘Wellness’ finding ways to make your life, a little easier. With guest interviews and practical demonstrations, we’ll cover topics such as dealing with anxiety, how to get a better night’s sleep and staying calm in difficult moments. Along the way, we’ll try cold-water immersion, yoga and sound healing.Contact the team via email to [email protected]. If you are suffering distress or despair, details of help and support are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline.