Welcome to the Health and Self-Care (HaSC) podcast!

In this episode, ME/CFS and Lifestyle Medicine, our hosts Dr. Peter Bagshaw and Dr. Kate Staveley are joined by Dr. Rebecca Hall to discuss what ME/CFS (myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome) is, how the conditions can severely impact people's lives and how lifestyle medicine, making some simple changes to the way that we live, can help to manage the conditions.

The HaSC podcast is a free (and ad-free) fortnightly series hosted by Dr. Andrew Tresidder, Dr. Peter Bagshaw, Dr. Kate Staveley and, on occasion, David Sealey (not a doctor). In each episode, the doctors discuss a different topic related to health and self-care and often invite expert guests to join them in conversation.

The show is a public service broadcast and aims to be a trusted, reliable, on-demand health and self-care resource. The podcast was previously funded by NHS Somerset as the Somerset Emotional Wellbeing (SEW) podcast before going independent and self-funding in July 2024. It is now fully independent and only funded through audience contributions; we will never take money from anybody to sell you products or misinformation. This is the health and wellbeing podcast that you can trust. Come and join our community, we would love to hear from you!

All episodes of both HaSC and SEW are now available to listen to free through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, Google Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts etc. Please subscribe to the podcast to receive the new Health and Self Care podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

Thank you for listening, we really appreciate everyone who listens to our show. Enjoy, and go well!

Please note: The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of the NHS or any other organisation unless expressly stated.

Open MH - If you are an adult living in Somerset and experiencing difficulties with your mental health, we are here to help. Open Mental Health offers support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure that anyone struggling with poor mental health can access the right support at the right time.

If you need to speak to someone please contact our team at Mindline Somerset any time of the day, any day of the week locally on 01823 276892 or freephone 0800 138 1692. Or email support@openmentalhealth.org.uk for support.

If you live outside of Somerset, please search online for your local, equivalent service, or call 111 and select the mental health support option. Please call 999 if you require urgent, emergency support.

Welcome to the Health and Self-Care (HaSC) podcast!

In this episode, What Do GPs Do?, our hosts Dr. Peter Bagshaw, Dr. Kate Staveley and Dr. Andrew Tresidder discuss their experiences of being GPs and how the job has changed over the years, why it is a hard, but rewarding career and why general practice is a crucial part of the health and care system.

The HaSC podcast is a free (and ad-free) fortnightly series hosted by Dr. Andrew Tresidder, Dr. Peter Bagshaw, Dr. Kate Staveley and, on occasion, David Sealey (not a doctor). In each episode, the doctors discuss a different topic related to health and self-care and often invite expert guests to join them in conversation.

The show is a public service broadcast and aims to be a trusted, reliable, on-demand health and self-care resource. The podcast was previously funded by NHS Somerset as the Somerset Emotional Wellbeing (SEW) podcast before going independent and self-funding in July 2024. It is now fully independent and only funded through audience contributions; we will never take money from anybody to sell you products or misinformation. This is the health and wellbeing podcast that you can trust. Come and join our community, we would love to hear from you!

All episodes of both HaSC and SEW are now available to listen to free through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, Google Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts etc. Please subscribe to the podcast to receive the new Health and Self Care podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

Thank you for listening, we really appreciate everyone who listens to our show. Enjoy, and go well!

Please note: The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of the NHS or any other organisation unless expressly stated.

Open MH - If you are an adult living in Somerset and experiencing difficulties with your mental health, we are here to help. Open Mental Health offers support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure that anyone struggling with poor mental health can access the right support at the right time.

If you need to speak to someone please contact our team at Mindline Somerset any time of the day, any day of the week locally on 01823 276892 or freephone 0800 138 1692. Or email support@openmentalhealth.org.uk for support.

If you live outside of Somerset, please search online for your local, equivalent service, or call 111 and select the mental health support option. Please call 999 if you require urgent, emergency support.

Welcome to the Health and Self-Care (HaSC) podcast!

In this episode, Sex and Love Addiction, our hosts Dr. Kate Staveley and Dr. Andrew Tresidder are joined by Livvie May discuss what sex and love addiction is, how seeking help has enabled Livvie to move forward in her life and what organisations like Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) can offer in terms of support.

The HaSC podcast is a free (and ad-free) fortnightly series hosted by Dr. Andrew Tresidder, Dr. Peter Bagshaw, Dr. Kate Staveley and, on occasion, David Sealey (not a doctor). In each episode, the doctors discuss a different topic related to health and self-care and often invite expert guests to join them in conversation.

The show is a public service broadcast and aims to be a trusted, reliable, on-demand health and self-care resource. The podcast was previously funded by NHS Somerset as the Somerset Emotional Wellbeing (SEW) podcast before going independent and self-funding in July 2024. It is now fully independent and only funded through audience contributions; we will never take money from anybody to sell you products or misinformation. This is the health and wellbeing podcast that you can trust. Come and join our community, we would love to hear from you!

All episodes of both HaSC and SEW are now available to listen to free through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, Google Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts etc. Please subscribe to the podcast to receive the new Health and Self Care podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

Thank you for listening, we really appreciate everyone who listens to our show. Enjoy, and go well!

Please note: The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of the NHS or any other organisation unless expressly stated.

Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous - Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous, or SLAA, is a Twelve Step, Twelve Tradition oriented Fellowship based on the model pioneered by Alcoholics Anonymous. SLAA is open to anyone who knows or thinks they have a problem with sex addiction, love addiction, romantic obsession, co-dependent relationships, fantasy addiction and/or sexual, social and emotional anorexia. You are welcome here.

Open MH - If you are an adult living in Somerset and experiencing difficulties with your mental health, we are here to help. Open Mental Health offers support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure that anyone struggling with poor mental health can access the right support at the right time.

If you need to speak to someone please contact our team at Mindline Somerset any time of the day, any day of the week locally on 01823 276892 or freephone 0800 138 1692. Or email support@openmentalhealth.org.uk for support.

If you live outside of Somerset, please search online for your local, equivalent service, or call 111 and select the mental health support option. Please call 999 if you require urgent, emergency support.

Welcome to the Health and Self-Care (HaSC) podcast!

In this episode, Effective Communication, our hosts Dr. Kate Staveley and Dr. Peter Bagshaw discuss what adverse childhood experiences (also known as ACEs) are and how research shows that they can lead to the development of mental and physical health issues in later life.

The HaSC podcast is a free (and ad-free) fortnightly series hosted by Dr. Andrew Tresidder, Dr. Peter Bagshaw, Dr. Kate Staveley and, on occasion, David Sealey (not a doctor). In each episode, the doctors discuss a different topic related to health and self-care and often invite expert guests to join them in conversation.

The show is a public service broadcast and aims to be a trusted, reliable, on-demand health and self-care resource. The podcast was previously funded by NHS Somerset as the Somerset Emotional Wellbeing (SEW) podcast before going independent and self-funding in July 2024. It is now fully independent and only funded through audience contributions; we will never take money from anybody to sell you products or misinformation. This is the health and wellbeing podcast that you can trust. Come and join our community, we would love to hear from you!

All episodes of both HaSC and SEW are now available to listen to free through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, Google Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts etc. Please subscribe to the podcast to receive the new Health and Self Care podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

Thank you for listening, we really appreciate everyone who listens to our show. Enjoy, and go well!

Please note: The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of the NHS or any other organisation unless expressly stated.

Open MH - If you are an adult living in Somerset and experiencing difficulties with your mental health, we are here to help. Open Mental Health offers support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure that anyone struggling with poor mental health can access the right support at the right time.

If you need to speak to someone please contact our team at Mindline Somerset any time of the day, any day of the week locally on 01823 276892 or freephone 0800 138 1692. Or email support@openmentalhealth.org.uk for support.

If you live outside of Somerset, please search online for your local, equivalent service, or call 111 and select the mental health support option. Please call 999 if you require urgent, emergency support.

Welcome to the Health and Self-Care (HaSC) podcast!

In this episode, Your Pelvic Health, our hosts Dr. Kate Staveley and Dr. Peter Bagshaw are joined by Debbie Dillon from Somerset NHS Foundation Trust to discuss what your pelvic health is and how it impacts both men and women, how some simple exercises can help to address leaking and incontinence and how you can seek further help with your pelvic health if you need it.

The HaSC podcast is a free (and ad-free) fortnightly series hosted by Dr. Andrew Tresidder, Dr. Peter Bagshaw, Dr. Kate Staveley and, on occasion, David Sealey (not a doctor). In each episode, the doctors discuss a different topic related to health and self-care and often invite expert guests to join them in conversation.

The show is a public service broadcast and aims to be a trusted, reliable, on-demand health and self-care resource. The podcast was previously funded by NHS Somerset as the Somerset Emotional Wellbeing (SEW) podcast before going independent and self-funding in July 2024. It is now fully independent and only funded through audience contributions; we will never take money from anybody to sell you products or misinformation. This is the health and wellbeing podcast that you can trust. Come and join our community, we would love to hear from you!

All episodes of both HaSC and SEW are now available to listen to free through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, Google Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts etc. Please subscribe to the podcast to receive the new Health and Self Care podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

Thank you for listening, we really appreciate everyone who listens to our show. Enjoy, and go well!

Please note: The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of the NHS or any other organisation unless expressly stated.

POGP Information Section - Physiotherapists who work with pregnancy, postnatal, pelvic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction are specialist practitioners who have the right skills, specific knowledge and training to assess and treat a range of conditions in the most appropriate way.

Squeezy App - Squeezy empowers you to take control of your pelvic health. Designed by chartered physiotherapists you can be confident that your pelvic floor is in safe hands.

Constipation Overview - Constipation in adults is common and can affect people of any age. If you poo less that 3 times per week or find that your poo is difficult to push out and/or hard, dry and lumpy, then this can indicate that you have constipation.

MASIC - We are advocates for women and aim to change the lives of those injured during childbirth.

Open MH - If you are an adult living in Somerset and experiencing difficulties with your mental health, we are here to help. Open Mental Health offers support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure that anyone struggling with poor mental health can access the right support at the right time.

If you need to speak to someone please contact our team at Mindline Som...

Welcome to the Health and Self-Care (HaSC) podcast!

In this episode, Effective Communication, our hosts Dr. Kate Staveley and Dr. Andrew Tresidder are joined by Patrick East from Somerset NHS Foundation Trust to discuss what makes communication effective, how people with a stutter (or stammer) can overcome communication difficulties to be clear and concise and how you can seek help with communicating if you need it.

The HaSC podcast is a free (and ad-free) fortnightly series hosted by Dr. Andrew Tresidder, Dr. Peter Bagshaw, Dr. Kate Staveley and, on occasion, David Sealey (not a doctor). In each episode, the doctors discuss a different topic related to health and self-care and often invite expert guests to join them in conversation.

The show is a public service broadcast and aims to be a trusted, reliable, on-demand health and self-care resource. The podcast was previously funded by NHS Somerset as the Somerset Emotional Wellbeing (SEW) podcast before going independent and self-funding in July 2024. It is now fully independent and only funded through audience contributions; we will never take money from anybody to sell you products or misinformation. This is the health and wellbeing podcast that you can trust. Come and join our community, we would love to hear from you!

All episodes of both HaSC and SEW are now available to listen to free through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, Google Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts etc. Please subscribe to the podcast to receive the new Health and Self Care podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

Thank you for listening, we really appreciate everyone who listens to our show. Enjoy, and go well!

Please note: The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of the NHS or any other organisation unless expressly stated.

The McGuire Programme - The McGuire Programme is run by people who have stuttered. We are not speech therapists, everyone on the programme has been through the programme. We understand the feelings and emotions of people who stutter. We treat speaking like a sport.

Open MH - If you are an adult living in Somerset and experiencing difficulties with your mental health, we are here to help. Open Mental Health offers support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure that anyone struggling with poor mental health can access the right support at the right time.

If you need to speak to someone please contact our team at Mindline Somerset any time of the day, any day of the week locally on 01823 276892 or freephone 0800 138 1692. Or email support@openmentalhealth.org.uk for support.

If you live outside of Somerset, please search online for your local, equivalent service, or call 111 and select the mental health support option. Please call 999 if you require urgent, emergency support.

Welcome to the Health and Self-Care (HaSC) podcast!

In this episode, All About ADHD, our hosts Dr. Kate Staveley and Dr. Peter Bagshaw are joined by Rosie Grenter and Kate Franklin from Somerset NHS Foundation Trust to discuss what Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is, how the condition can profoundly affect people's behaviours and lives, what you can do to best support people with ADHD and how you can seek help with ADHD if you need it.

The HaSC podcast is a free (and ad-free) fortnightly series hosted by Dr. Andrew Tresidder, Dr. Peter Bagshaw, Dr. Kate Staveley and, on occasion, David Sealey (not a doctor). In each episode, the doctors discuss a different topic related to health and self-care and often invite expert guests to join them in conversation.

The show is a public service broadcast and aims to be a trusted, reliable, on-demand health and self-care resource. The podcast was previously funded by NHS Somerset as the Somerset Emotional Wellbeing (SEW) podcast before going independent and self-funding in July 2024. It is now fully independent and only funded through audience contributions; we will never take money from anybody to sell you products or misinformation. This is the health and wellbeing podcast that you can trust. Come and join our community, we would love to hear from you!

All episodes of both HaSC and SEW are now available to listen to free through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, Google Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts etc. Please subscribe to the podcast to receive the new Health and Self Care podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

Thank you for listening, we really appreciate everyone who listens to our show. Enjoy, and go well!

Please note: The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of the NHS or any other organisation unless expressly stated.

Open MH - If you are an adult living in Somerset and experiencing difficulties with your mental health, we are here to help. Open Mental Health offers support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure that anyone struggling with poor mental health can access the right support at the right time.

If you need to speak to someone please contact our team at Mindline Somerset any time of the day, any day of the week locally on 01823 276892 or freephone 0800 138 1692. Or email support@openmentalhealth.org.uk for support.

If you live outside of Somerset, please search online for your local, equivalent service, or call 111 and select the mental health support option. Please call 999 if you require urgent, emergency support.

Welcome to the Health and Self-Care (HaSC) podcast!

In this episode, Health and Care Needs of the Armed Forces Community, our hosts Dr. Andrew Tresidder and Dr. Peter Bagshaw are joined by Nigel Bell and Jon Richards from the ARK at Egwood to discuss what we mean by the armed forces community, how the community's health and care needs differ from the general population and why Armed Forces Hubs, led by ex-service personnel, are crucial to provide timely and holistic support to those in need.

The HaSC podcast is a free (and ad-free) fortnightly series hosted by Dr. Andrew Tresidder, Dr. Peter Bagshaw, Dr. Kate Staveley and, on occasion, David Sealey (not a doctor). In each episode, the doctors discuss a different topic related to health and self-care and often invite expert guests to join them in conversation.

The show is a public service broadcast and aims to be a trusted, reliable, on-demand health and self-care resource. The podcast was previously funded by NHS Somerset as the Somerset Emotional Wellbeing (SEW) podcast before going independent and self-funding in July 2024. It is now fully independent and only funded through audience contributions; we will never take money from anybody to sell you products or misinformation. This is the health and wellbeing podcast that you can trust. Come and join our community, we would love to hear from you!

All episodes of both HaSC and SEW are now available to listen to free through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, Google Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts etc. Please subscribe to the podcast to receive the new Health and Self Care podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

Thank you for listening, we really appreciate everyone who listens to our show. Enjoy, and go well!

Please note: The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of the NHS or any other organisation unless expressly stated.

Open MH - If you are an adult living in Somerset and experiencing difficulties with your mental health, we are here to help. Open Mental Health offers support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure that anyone struggling with poor mental health can access the right support at the right time.

If you need to speak to someone please contact our team at Mindline Somerset any time of the day, any day of the week locally on 01823 276892 or freephone 0800 138 1692. Or email support@openmentalhealth.org.uk for support.

If you live outside of Somerset, please search online for your local, equivalent service, or call 111 and select the mental health support option. Please call 999 if you require urgent, emergency support.

ARK at Egwood - ARK at Egwood is an intergenerational land-based day service for people of all ages, needs and abilities. Based upon 12 acres of land and woodland, ARK creates a safe, outdoor space, for people to relax, engage with others and improve their overall health and wellbeing. We grow our own produce, vegetables and flowers, and offer a number of rural based arts and crafts, cooking, hedgelaying and other activities on site.