Right Up My Podcast

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. And Kate talks about the importance of rest and bucking against the busy culture. 

Want to know about how to activate your qua...

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 distraction and get into a state of deep work and flow.

Alicia Navarro is the CEO and founder of FLOWN, an online platform that suppor...

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 psychotherapeutic technique developed by Eugene Gendlin — for a conversation that deeply moved us (it even brought Gwen to tears!)

If you’ve ever...

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 talk to Change Coach, Fiona Powley, about procrastination and what's behind this frustrating but very common behaviour. She...

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 is actually a time of 'levelling-up', as we emerge out of a chrysalis more powerful than ever before... have we got it all wrong...

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 embodiment practices, spiritual teaching and intuitive healing into her practise.

To find out more about Susan's work, both online and ...

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 by her work with people overcoming addiction. Named Thought Leader of the Year at the House of Lords’ Baton Awards, she’s also been hailed ...

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 talk orgasms! 

Plus, listener shout-outs and Kate's obsession with Tim Key continues with her reading out one of his LA poems repl...

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, whether that's on the beach or in the grass – something so simple that we humans have been doing forever, although less so in ...

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 preparation is just as important for good rest as our environment.

After years of suffering from brain fog, chronic pain...

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 utterly brilliant and bonkers list of ways to get tasks done by our neuro-spicy brethren. Genius! Plus your listen...

Did you know that spending time in the woods is really bloody good for you??

This mind-blowing chat with eco-therapist Stefan Batorijs shines a light on both the physical and psychological health benefits of spending time in the forest. We explore the Japanese art of Shinrin Yoku, which translates as 'Forest Bathing', and disappear into the woods ourselves, discovering some surprising truths about how our bodies and minds ...

It's the 30th RUMPette and the 100th episode of Right Up My Podcast! Whoop whoop! Gwen & Kate talk about the restorative joy and importance of hanging out with your 'safe people'; Gwen's sexy husky direct debit voice; gently naughty daytime drinking sessions, whether a Bloody Mary is one of your 5 a day; Gabor Maté on authenticity and the No. 1 regret of people on their death beds. Plus listener shout-outs!

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In this special episode we talk to Jen Grange from Lakeland Wellbeing about the ancient ritual of firewalking, and how it can be used today as a tool for personal transformation, empowerment and healing. 

But wait, there's more – we also share with you Gwen and Kate's own firewalking experience, raising funds for the charity Temwa. As well as sharing our experiences of walking the hot coals, we also hear from our fellow fi...

In this week's mini-one, we chat how premature camping can lead to windburn and regret; whether Kate is a BRAVE or a Karen to approach neighbouring campsite ravers with their BIG BOOMING BASS; 5 simple moves to help you (apparently) live to 100years old; the benefits of doing something different and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone from live radio to building sites! 

Plus listener shoutouts! And a little chat with list...

As the season brightens and the water beckons, this week we dive back into our most popular episode yet – all about the vast benefits of cold water swimming.

We chat to cold water swimming expert, Rowan Clarke, about everything you wanted to know about the health benefits of cold water swimming, both mental and physical. Plus a ton of essential practical information to guide would-be cold water swimmers through their first forays in...

In this week's titchy-sode, Gwen & Kate chat about the wonders of getting into your body and out of your heads/off your screens. The joys of going to bed with a tired body, crappy radio segues – could Ed Sheran's luscious locks make you buy shampoo? And how Gwen made actual Greg Davies laugh, but will need to arm wrestle Kate to marry him. 

Plus the alarming symptoms of oestrogen dominance – has your doctor been subscr...

It's the RUMP Rewind! Where we delve into the back catalogue and whip out an old fave that we think needs a re-airing today. Kate's chosen to re-explore the vast benefits of meditation on our brain and lives.

Sara Lazar joined us on Ep.43 to talk about what's actually happening in our brains when we meditate. We're all told it's good for us, but we want to find out why.

Sara is an Assistant Professo...

In this week's bite-sized episode, Gwen & Kate discuss the practicalities of Mel Robbins' "Let Them" Theory and try it out on their partners to varying levels of success! They try out some previous episodes to make themselves feel good, including microdosing, grounding and forest bathing (all at once) and give some top tips when moving house! 

We want to know if you've tried the Let Them theory and if it...