This Upbeat Life

<p>Martyn is now retired from his job at the British Library and he joins me where we have a discussion and a laugh about his life and what makes him happy.</p>

<p>You're a young and stylish woman in today's world. How do you stay happy, healthy and deal with what life has to throw at you? </p><p>Find out with Lucy and Jess as we discuss everything from pet peeves to staying fit and healthy as well as tips for dealing with pressures of being young women and how they stay happy.</p><p>This was my first time ever interviewing anyone. It shows but we had fun!</p>

<p>Let's find out what the predicted Health &amp; Wellness trends are for 2026. Are you missing out on something or is it all a load of old nonsense? We’ll also be exploring the very difficult subject of Doing Absolutely Nothing. This is harder than you think and then we'll finish off with a look at the bizarre trend of eating packing peanuts as a snack. Someone pass the mayo. Yummy!</p><p>Have you embraced a wellness trend this year? Or are you a proud expert in <em>doing nothing at all</em>? I want to hear from you — drop me a line at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]"><strong>[email protected]</strong></a> and your story might feature in an upcoming episode.</p><p></p><p>Music - Shane Ivers</p>

<p>Join me as we meet William who is 10. William, a very cheerful young man, talks about his schooling, likes and dislikes, his musical abilities, the importance of sport and how important family is to him.</p><p>I have known William and his family for a few years now and he’s one of the most gung-ho young men I know, always ready with a cheeky smile, very smart and will have a go at virtually anything. You can’t help but smile when you listen to him!</p><p>If you feel like buying me a coffee so I can carry on what I’m doing, I’d really appreciate it and you can do that <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://rss.com/podcasts/thisupbeatlife/">here</a>. If you don’t, that’s also cool, I know times are tight.</p><p><strong>Join the conversation and have your say</strong>: – How do your children stay happy and healthy? What’s important to them? Are they managing to get enough exercise and thriving – or not?</p><p>Email me at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]"><strong>[email protected]</strong></a> and let me know and I’ll read out some emails on a near future episode.</p><p>If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it with a friend or two who could use a little lift.</p><p><strong>Music accreditation</strong> – Shane Ivers</p><p> </p>

<p>Welcome to another edition of <em>This Upbeat Life</em>, where we explore the lighter, stranger, and occasionally eyebrow-raising corners of health, wellness, and happiness.</p><p><strong>Quick News: Sleep-Deprived Teens</strong></p><p>This week’s headline topic examines a major study tracking more than 3,000 adolescents through sleep monitors, brain scans, and cognitive testing. The results are striking: teenagers who sleep earlier and longer demonstrate sharper thinking, better memory, stronger vocabulary, improved problem-solving skills, and even larger brain volume.</p><p>Listeners are invited to self-experiment: try three or four nights of proper rest and see if life feels easier. Report back to: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]"><strong>[email protected]</strong></a>.</p><p><strong>The Real Deal: Sunscreen Contouring</strong></p><p>Today’s deep dive explores the unusual and risky social-media trend of sunscreen contouring—using different SPF levels to create natural-looking contour lines through tanning. Dermatologists universally warn against it, noting the very real dangers of UV damage, premature ageing, and skin cancer.</p><p>Have you tried sunscreen contouring or its safer alternatives? Share your story at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]"><strong>[email protected]</strong></a>.</p><p><strong>Far Out Stuff: The Man Who Robbed a Bank to Escape His Wife</strong></p><p>In 2017, 70-year-old Lawrence John Ripple of Kansas took marital frustration to spectacular extremes. After arguing with his wife, he declared he’d rather be in jail than at home—then walked into a bank with a note claiming he had a gun, collected $3,000, and calmly waited for police.</p><p><strong>Thank you for listening!</strong> Until next time, remember: <em>happiness is the best medicine.</em></p>