The Zest Method®

{Shorter version} Yoga nidra, non-sleep deep rest, calm, headspace, 112 different types of meditation...we're not short of relaxing videos, so here is another one. A relaxation method I learned during one coaching course I undertook. Listen to it before sleep, when you're stressed about something or anytime really. RE-LAX.

Yoga nidra, non-sleep deep rest, calm, headspace, 112 different types of meditation...we're not short of relaxing videos, so here is another one. A relaxation method I learned during one coaching course I undertook. Listen to it before sleep, when you're stressed about something or anytime really. RE-LAX.

“Take a simple idea and take it seriously“, Charlie Munger. We are bombarded with so much external stimuli these days that is it really difficult to focus. Inattention at a societal level is becoming a real issue and technology, phones, and social media have a lot to do with it. We find it a struggle to truly achieve what we want because get so distracted by side quests, tik tok and notifications that spike our dopamine. This episode explores these issues and what to do about it in order to achieve your ultimate goal.

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy - "died of a broken heart syndrome". This is a real phenomenon because loneliness is far more potent than you think and has deleterious effects on your heart. This episode covers the physiological changes that happen inside our bodies when we are devoid of human interaction, as well as some tips on how to boost those oxytocin levels.

The founder of the Polyvagal Theory is Dr Stephen Porges and he based his thesis around 3 core pillars: (a) the autonomic ladder ; (b) neuroception ; (c) co-regulation. Dr Laura Elliott take a deeper dive into the latter two in part 2 of this episode.

Feeling bloated, wired and tired or had a flare up in your eczema recently? The western medical system is siloed and likes to put certain symptoms into neat, little boxes but sometimes we present to the doctor with a myriad of unexplainable systems - why? Well, in this episode with Dr Laura Elliot explains how the nervous system could be to blame.

Inspired by the book ‘Time Management for Mortals’ by Oliver Burkeman, Dr Perry and I in part 2 of this episode dissect what we took away from this book and discuss our opposing views. To become more efficient in this already fast-paced modern society is a fool’s game (yes, that does make me a fool too) and will only result in burnout, so we also cover how to stop moving the goal posts and adopt a “growth mindset”.

My guest for today's show: Dr Perry. When you stop and think about it, what do you really want from life? If you were to strip everything back and drill down to what truly matters - how would you live your life differently? Goal setting/January/New Year resolutions have been and gone but there's always next monday. Have a listen to this episode and see what small changes you can make in your every day life to bring about big change in the next few years. Please do let me know how you get on.

What 10 days in mental prison felt like...I was looking forward to a nice "meditation retreat" for ten days to just take a break from life; however, didn't quite realise how intense a course in vipassana meditation would actually be. 100 hours of meditating in 10 days is no small feat, not to mention we weren't allowed to talk to anyone either! This experience was one of the hardest things I've had to do to date, however, it is something I would still recommend people try. Vipassana teaches you to see reality how it is, not how it should be. If anyone is interested in testing themselves to the mental limit - this is for you.**Disclaimer**All information provided through this channel and all associated services are for general educational and informational purposes only. All warranties, conditions and other terms implied by statute or common law are excluded to the maximum extent permitted by applicable laws.Although this Noos channel is operated by a qualified medical doctor, all information is provided strictly outside of a clinical, diagnostic, or therapeutic context. Nothing shared via this channel, other social media platforms, email, or messages and comments should be interpreted as financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. You must seek independent advice from a qualified professional in the relevant field before making decisions of a financial or legal nature. Outcomes depend on the individual’s own decisions, actions, effort, and circumstances. No specific personal, health, behavioural, or financial outcomes are guaranteed.

“Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better” - a quote is by Samuel Beckett, the Irish playwright and novelist.Rejection is part of life, however, that doesn't necessarily mean it gets any easier. Facing adversity can sometimes lead to growth and on this occasion it led me to explore my values. What really matters to you, and by what values do you want to live your life by? I'm still trying to find out where the 'show notes' are to provide you with a list of values to pick from, so bear with.

Welcome to The Zest Method channel. I’m Amelia - an ex army doctor & founder of a preventative medicine coaching business called (you guessed it) ‘The Zest Method’. I have an insatiable curiosity about self-betterment and intend, through this medium, to share what I learn and hopefully help humans feel better; not perfect.