Wellness and creative arts? That’s a combination most of us have never heard of. But trainer and DJ, India Bailey has made it happen. In this episode, we explore PLAY, the world of sensory experiences combining physical exercise and creative arts. We also discuss the negatives of the wellness industry and the steps to physical wellness.

India Bailey, is an athlete turned trainer, wellness editor for CircleZeroEight magazine, DJ, and founder of PLAY events, with a mission to bring new energy and concepts to London's wellness scene through coaching sessions and curated events.

Episode Highlights

About PLAY

PLAY events are all about bringing together arts and wellness, which are two of India’s biggest passions. They create multi-sensory experiences through movement, discovery, and creative showcases to harness people’s senses and connect communities.

Negatives of the wellness industry

With social media, we are heavily influenced by wellness trends that are focused on vanity and aesthetic health. With the constant pressures to look and be a certain way, it takes away our attention from what is truly important - our holistic health and wellbeing.

The need for change

There has historically been a trend of only people of a certain aesthetic and demographic allowed to go to gyms/wellness spaces, making others feel intimidated to go. However, this needs to be changed by more spaces opening to everyone and creating an environment that is comfortable and supportive.

India’s wellness habits

India’s wellness habits that are non-negotiable are 8 hours of sleep, drinking plenty of water, practising 80:20 yoga, and writing a positivity journal.

Being positive towards ourselves

It is important to be positive towards ourselves, instead of dwelling on our mistakes. Writing a positivity journal can help, since it puts things into perspectives and makes us realise what we can improve on in a constructive manner.

The step to physical wellness

When starting out, step out of your comfort zone to discover different wellness activities and find the one you love. You can also find exercise buddies with similar interests to you to have company when starting something new.

Some memorable quotes:

[33:52] “the more we move, the more we feel connected to our bodies”

[36:38] “move your criticism into curiosity”

[42:02] “find something you love”

[42:58] “discomfort is your dream’s currency”

Check out India Bailey and PLAY -

https://www.instagram.com/india_bailey/

https://www.instagram.com/goplaycollective/

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With the constant expectations from social media to look a certain way, there has been an increase in the desire to get aesthetic procedures. We’re joined by GP and cosmetics doctor, Dr Jane Leonard, to gain insight into aesthetic procedures and the cosmetics space. We also uncover the immense effect of Covid 19 on mental health and the tips for staying healthy.

Dr Jane is a fully qualified GP and Harley Street trained cosmetic doctor, who worked front line at the Covid 19 hot hub escalation centre during the pandemic. She also appears on the Channel 4 show Embarrassing Bodies and her own podcast The Confidence Clinic.

Episode Highlights

Gaining Confidence

Confidence is not something that you gain immediately. Go with the flow of life and learn from your challenges and see your confidence grow.

Tips for staying healthy

Staying healthy for optimal wellbeing is all about consistency. Even if you’re doing the basics, like exercise, sleep, drinking water often and eating balanced meals, there will not be an immense improvement if you’re not taking on these healthy habits everyday.

Influence of Covid 19 pandemic on mental health

Covid 19 was a difficult time for everyone, depleting people’s mental health due to the forced isolation and reflection. However, it also made people more aware about mental health and the importance of it.

Importance of taking the first step

If you're feeling unwell and experiencing anxiety, embarrassment, or reluctance about visiting the doctor, remember that taking the first step to get checked out is essential for improving your health and wellbeing.

The Aesthetics Space

Comparison culture in the aesthetics space is great for cosmetic doctors to give accurate consultations. However, with the heightened social media trends, people start to compare themselves with a curated portrayal of themselves, creating a negative desire to look a certain way.

Understanding aesthetic procedures

Dr Jane shares insight into aesthetic procedures, such as botox, filler and profhilo, and the risks of not getting them done by medically trained professionals.

Some memorable quotes:

“Be willing to fail” [14:38]

“You are not alone” [25:56]

“less is more” [47:20]

Check out Dr Jane:

https://drjaneleonard.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/drjaneleonard/

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With the constant stress from modern day and the new food trends on social media, we can often forget the practices we should undertake as an individual for optimal health. This week, we’re joined by holistic health coach, Katie Wolfenden, to learn the best nutrition tips for a healthy body and mind. We also uncover the causes of stress and the amazing benefits of sound therapy.

After experiencing stress and a deteriorating health from her job, Katie moved to Bali where she came across holistic health practices like meditation and sound therapy. After discovering the positive effects of these practices, she moved back to the UK to become a holistic health coach & educator, where she offers workshops, talks, events and 1-1 coaching for integrated nutrition, sound baths, and anxiety and stress management.

Episode Highlights

Integrated nutrition

This is the combination of the principles of traditional nutrition (e.g. calories and macros) and functional nutrition (dietary health), where Katie looks at the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health of her client to find their root cause of their behaviour with food.

Katie’s food myth busts

With the Tiktok and Instagram trends of “what I eat in a day” with low-calorie meals from influencers, you may think that eating less calories can make you lose weight, however that is not true and majority of the time influencers will use highly processed foods to make for flavour, which is not good for your health. Also, the necessity of powders and supplements is often overdone and you should choose them selectively, looking at the labels for organic and high quality ingredients for true benefit.

Effects of sound therapy

Sound therapy is using instruments at different frequencies to promote healing in our physical and emotional bodies. It has seen great effects in reducing inflammation and blood pressure, and helping people cry which is good for their emotional health.

The causes of stress

In the modern world, constant stress is common since our bodies have not adapted to the constantly changing environments we live in. This often leads to unrecognised stress with symptoms like fatigue and digestive problems, highlighting the need to find the underlying causes.

Katie’s morning rituals

As a holistic health coach, Katie’s morning rituals include meditating, going for a walk in nature, journaling, and eating a balanced breakfast.

Tips for following your intuition

Following your intuition is important when finding the right diet for you. Katie’s tip for following your intuition is finding practices that help you build trust with yourself e.g. taking a walk, journaling, and finding quiet time to focus on yourself.

Some memorable quotes:

[35:33] “health is all linked”

[42:24] “one person’s food is another person’s poison”

[47:31] “you have the power to change it [the problems in your life]”

Check out Katie Wolfenden below:

https://www.instagram.com/_katiewolf/

https://www.katiewolf.co.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-wolfenden-8791a478/

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What do you think breathwork is?

Turns out it isn’t just breathing everyday - it’s so much more. This episode, we are joined by Jamie Clements, a breathwork coach, to learn what breathwork is and the impact it can have on a person’s wellbeing. We also discover the importance of not getting soaked up by modern life and allowing ourselves to slow down and have fun.

Jamie Clements is a breathwork coach and The Breath Space, helping people understand the power of breathwork to transform their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Overcoming personal challenges, Jamie has since trained in different modalities of breathwork and worked with numerous clients to share the powerful tool of breathwork.

Episode Highlights

The journey to breathwork

After being in a dark space in his late teens and early twenties, Jamie discovered breathwork as an amazing way to improve wellbeing, and founded The Breath Space to share the impact of breathwork.

What is breathwork

Breathwork is the practice of controlling your breathing to regulate and shift your body to a desired state.

The importance of having fun

In the stressful, modern life we live in, we often become too serious and forget the importance of having fun in life.

Connecting to own spirituality

Allowing yourself to be vulnerable and being your authentic self is important when connecting to your spirituality and achieving flow state.

Living a well-rounded life

Work tends to be the main topic in our life but exploring other aspects in our lives and becoming the best versions of ourselves can help us live a more well-rounded life.

Creating space and slowness

In this fast-paced world, we need to slow down and break free from autopilot, giving ourselves space to relax.

Some memorable quotes from today:

“maturity cannot be a metric of your wellbeing as to how much fun you’re having” [32:35]

“stop taking yourself so seriously” [51:23]

“the more you can slow down, the more time it feels like you have” [54:58]

Check out Jamie Clements and The Breath Space

https://www.instagram.com/the_breath_space/

https://thebreathspace.co.uk/

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Do you ever wonder why you feel exhausted even after “resting”? Well, we might have the answer for you in this episode, where we meet Oliver Patrick, a physiology and health assessment expert, to discover the cause of feeling unwell and how stress can in fact be positive. We also explore the wellbeing scene in a corporate setting and the different ways to achieve better wellbeing.

Oli is a physiology and health assessment expert, with 25 years in delivering, creating and governing executive health screens, advanced health assessments and corporate wellbeing facilities as the co-founder or director at Future Practice, Pillar Wellbeing, and Latus Health. In the corporate setting, he has consulted organisations globally on wellbeing strategy including, Nike, HSBC, The League Managers Association, and UK Coaching.

Episode Highlights

Physiology and health assessments

Physiology is the study of how the human body works and health assessments are to help find individual systems in the body that are not working well and consider lifestyle factors affecting it.

The cause of feeling unwell

Even after a what-seems-like relaxing rest, we still often feel unwell. This is because there is an absence of physiological recovery and our bodies are too hypervigilant to rest properly.

Stress is good for you

Most stress is good for you and is critical for growth. However inadequate pressure called hypostress can be energy draining and overwhelming, so it’s important to find the sweet spot.

Best action is meditation

The best thing you can do is meditate. It helps to regulate the mental and physical systems, and bring the body to a place of stillness.

Wellbeing in a corporate setting

The corporation’s job is to ensure that the employees don’t become unwell, which benefits the employees as well as the employer.

Future of wellbeing

The future of wellbeing is bright, with lots of technical advancements creating a cultural shift and the growing awareness of wellbeing.

Some memorable quotes from today:

“you can’t build a bigger muscle, without lifting a weight heavier than you can pick up” [27:50]

“wellbeing isn’t an outcome, it’s a series of habit that enable you to achieve your goals” [39:58]

“you have to walk towards the fire and embrace failure” [49:46]

Check out Oli Patrick and his outstanding accomplishments:

https://www.instagram.com/_olipatrick/

https://www.pillarwellbeing.com/philosophy

https://www.futurepractice.org/

https://www.latushealth.co.uk/

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Have you ever felt like you just want to quit your job? We figure it’s because you weren’t getting the support you needed from your company. This episode, we’re joined by workplace wellness entrepreneur, Christina Disler, to discuss the workplace issues around employee wellbeing and the tips for both employers and employees for overcoming the hurdle to better wellbeing in the workplace.

After experiencing the lack of support in the workplace, Christina founded Werklab, a holistic wellness coworking operator, to transform the workplace from an environment of depletion to one of regeneration. Following Werklab, she also founded AI-powered culture diagnostics platform, Aster, to address the gap between employees and company. Enriched by her experience in HR and her own wellness journey, Christina provides insightful critique to shift the culture of workplace wellness towards an ecosystem that actively contributes towards personal wellness.

Episode highlights

The journey to Werklab and Aster

Having gained insight from her time in HR, Christina founded Werklab to create a workspace that replenishes people and allows them to express their true selves. Following that, she founded Aster to combat the challenges and promote transparency among companies within workplace wellness.

The importance of vulnerability at work

At work, we tend to disconnect from ourselves and put on a front, but it is important to be authentic and real since it allows for human connection and for you to create your best work possible.

Environment at work

The physical space you work in is so important for improving the quality of your work. That’s why at Werklab, they have different rooms with different lighting, textures, and layouts to help accommodate that.

You always have a choice

There’s probably been a time where you’ve said you “should” do something. But that must stop. It’s disempowering and contracting yourself. Instead, focus on the things you can choose and bring power internally. Go for that coffee break. Go for the well needed walk outside. Take a moment to relax and practice breathing exercises.

Tips for employers

Christina’s tip for employers to improve workplace wellbeing is to be intentional. Think about the purpose and objectives of meetings, set breaks between meetings for a rest. Allow your employees to be vulnerable. Be compassionate and curious about your employees - this will lead to better efficiency and happier employees.

Tips for employees

Christina’s main tip for employees is to take time to connect to yourself, doing activities like journaling, taking a walk, breathwork, or moving our bodies. Taking those moments are important to avoid being consumed by work and help you realise your power to make choices.

Some memorable quotes from today:

“Cut out the word ‘should” [19:42]

“It’s not human resources but human beings” [ 27:58]

“It is your responsibility to go take care of yourself” [47:23]

Check out Christina and her accomplishments:

https://www.instagram.com/cdisler/

https://www.christinadisler.com/

https://www.werklab.com/

https://www.astertheplatform.com/

Thanks for tuning into a Restorative Force, where we talk about the path to wellness and an optimal lifestyle. If you enjoyed this episode with Christina Disler, subscribe to our podcast and leave us a review. Also, check out our Instagram and Tiktok pages for more RAIN.

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In this busy, modern life, we often don’t realise the immense effect the stress and overload has on our bodies and mind. Joe Bates, the founder of Halen Strength, joins Hannah Phang to talk about his journey towards founding Halen and the transition from the military to coaching. We also discover the importance of being in the present and using breathwork to deal with stress effectively.

After the death of his father at age 17, Joe embarked on his military journey by joining the Royal Marines. He later progressed to joining the special forces as a sniper. Following his military journey, he transitioned to working as a bodyguard, and later joined the banking sector at Citibank. After facing burnout in banking, Joe decided to pivot his career and work in global branding. Recognising a gap in the mental health space, he founded Halen Space, an app-based coaching platform run by former military professionals.

Episode Highlights

Joe’s journey from the military to coaching

Starting his career in the military, Joe went on to work as a bodyguard, a banker, a global branding professional, and eventually founding Halen Strength.

Learning to be aware

Being aware of our body’s reaction to stress and tension and asking “why” is essential to learning how to relax our bodies.

The importance of grounding yourself

Grounding yourself and realising the things that are important to you are great at reducing stress and generating a greater wellbeing.

Stress levels

Although some may not realise, stress is a good thing for the body and prepares the body for fight or flight, entering our state of flow.

Being in the present, instead of focusing on the past or future

We spend a lot of our time worrying about the past and the future and getting sucked into the small things, but why don’t we just take a step back, relax and be in the present moment instead?

How breathwork can positively impact our lives

Breathwork is an effective exercise to improve your condition and reach the optimal wellness.

Halen Strength and future plans

A platform run by former military professionals offering coaching to help people with their mental wellbeing, with plans to branch out to the USA, expanding the social impact Halen has on people.

Some memorable quotes from today:

“Don’t wait until you’re broke to speak to someone” [26:14]

“Sweet isn’t sweet without sour” [46:50] [1:00:16]

“No pill to cure it”

Check out Joe Bates and Halen Strength:

https://www.instagram.com/josephedwardbates/?hl=en

https://www.halenstrength.com/

Also, a shout out to Toby Gutteridge [36:00]:

https://bravery.co.uk/pages/about

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Have you ever wondered how celebrities manage stress before a big scene or event? Or have you ever wondered about the routine of a busy actor? Well, this episode is where you can find out the above from actor Jamie Dornan. We discover his daily wellness practices and his routine for an optimal day as a father. We also uncover his techniques for building mental resilience, his end-of-the-day rituals, and the positive effects of not using a phone so often.

In the early 2000s, Jamie started out as a model, working for brands like Dior Homme, Levi’s, Calvin Klein, and Hugo Boss. He embarked on a new journey as an actor, breaking through as an actor in series like the Fall and The Tourist, and films like Fifty Shades of Grey, Belfast, and A Haunting in Venice.

Episode Highlights

Daily wellness practices

As a dad of 3, Jamie often prioritises his childrens’ wellness over his own. However, when he has the time, he stays in an infrared sauna for 20 minutes and then does a cold plunge for 4 mins, which he has found has great effects for physical recovery.

Mental resilience

Being an actor, you’re constantly in the public eye in a critical industry. Here are Jamie’s ways for building mental resilience: focusing on family, separating work from his personal life, and staying away from noise in the industry.

Jamie’s love for walking

Jamie loves walking around the city and listening to music, since it helps to clear his mind and stops him from using his phone.

Positive effects of not using his phone so often

As humans in modern day, we often find ourselves falling into a rabbit hole of scrolling on our phone for hours every day. That’s why Jamie decided to stay off of Instagram and not use his phone as often unless needed. The effects he has seen have massively impacted his life and mental wellbeing, through having more time to think and process thoughts and also being more present for his family.

Being in flow state

Jamie often experiences a state of flow and reaches his best level of performance, when he has memorised his lines and is immersed in script writing, making him feel prepared and invincible.

Jamie’s favourite ways to decompress

His favourite thing to do at the end of the day is to take a bath with bath salts whilst watching a show. He also enjoys going on walks around London and staying active with sports like golf and swimming which are great for the mind and building strength.

Optimal living

Here’s what an optimal day for Jamie looks like: waking his children up, taking them to school in a happy mood, eating breakfast, exercising at the gym, doing personal admin with his wife, doing a wardrobe clear out, playing golf, spending quality time with his family, and finally getting an early night.

Some memorable quotes:

“My entire focus has been on my family” [20:26]

“if you stay in the noise all the time, you’ll be really affected by the noise” [24:32]

“I despise laziness - Everything that is being designed is to make us more lazy” [24:11]

“When I’m in that flow state, it’s unbelievable - you feel like Superman” [47:01]

Check out Jamie Dornan here:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1946193/

https://www.instagram.com/jamiedornan/?hl=en

Thank you for listening to this episode of Restorative Force with Jamie Dornan. If you enjoyed it, don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review. Also, check out RAIN Wellbeing on our Instagram and TikTok.

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