The Mind: Unlocked Podcast

Today's chat is all about how to get more active and beat the winter blues.More episodes & mental performance resources at www.mindunlocked.coWe explore the link between movement and mental health, how you might be able to help others around you on their movement journey or mental health journey, and how to become part of a growing international community to help raise your commitment and to get some support.For wellness entrepreneurs, we also delve into why the health and wellness opportunity is still in its infancy and the pros and cons of incorporating technology like apps or Facebook groups into your business.Inspired by the powerful transformative effects that physical activity had on her mum's mental health Hannah Beecham founded RED January.RED January is a UK based international movement that's empowering people to get active every day during January to beat the blues away. Over the last five years, red January has empowered 155,000 people to embrace physical activity, to improve their own mental health and raised over £2.7 million for mental health charities!Hannah has also created RED Together to help people keep the momentum and growth going all year round, not just in the winter. We hope you enjoy today's episode! 

The tables are turned as Mind: Unlocked co-founder Niraj is interviewed about his drinking habits (yes, there is still alcohol involved), mindful drinking, how alcohol affects our brain - apart from the obvious! - and most importantly how we can change our relationship to alcohol so that we are each happier with it whether that's as a drinker, non-drinker or somewhere in between. Club Soda is a mindful drinking movement and we are humbled to call them friends. Today's guest interviewer is Dru Jaeger, co-founder of Club Soda and mindful drinker (obviously!)Check out their stellar work here: https://joinclubsoda.comAnother person we really rate in the low and no alcohol / mindful drinking arena is Camille Vidal, whose platform for conscious alcohol consumption is La Maison Wellness.

No... they're NOT exercise, nutrition, meditation or sleep!*As the world continues to be uncertain and chaotic in so many ways - coronavirus, more lockdowns, emotionally charged elections and more - Mind: Unlocked co-founder Niraj Shah shares 3 unusual, practical and easy-to-use science-backed tactics to boost your mood and mental well-being today.Find show notes, resources, special offers and more at https://mindunlocked.co/podcast.00:44 - The KEY skill of today and the future. 02:32 - Science-backed tip #1 and what to be careful of. 05:10 - Science-backed tip #2.07:29 - Science-backed tip #3 and how to make it really work for you. 10:06 - Bonus tip #4: Niraj's biggest mental health tip for 2020.12:52 - Bonus tip #5: something fun and super effective.Key topics: mental health, mood, mental well-being, practical tips. *exercise, nutrition, meditation and sleep are *fundamental* physical and mental well-being pillars. We highly recommend integrating them all into your life at the highest quality that you can. 

Hear the Co-Founder of leading vegan protein powder brand Form Nutrition discuss the smart drugs that can help you to focus more and sleep better. We also cover the pros and cons of wearable health tracking technology, which specific nootropic Niraj takes with his morning coffee and the one to avoid to protect your long term sleep quality. As usual the conversation is stacked with practical tools and ideas around mental well-being, meditation and more. Full show notes, resources mentioned and special offers can be found at: https://mindunlocked.co/podcast.  An experienced MBA educated entrepreneur, Damian Soong has always run, started and raised funds for businesses driven by social purpose. Men’s Health named him a Nutrition Maverick and Protein Pioneer. With Form he has brought a social conscience to a self-obsessed industry, positively impacting the lives of some of the most underprivileged communities in the world. Outside of work you'll find him at the gym, on Peloton or out on a real bike.

Hear a neuroscientist's overview of several lesser-known tactics to change the shape and capabilities of our brains today. We also delve into the difference between our brain and mind, why that matters, the third factor that's rarely talked about and Kayla's cornerstone lockdown health optimisation practices.Full show notes, resources mentioned and special offers can be found at: https://mindunlocked.co/podcast.  Kayla Osterhoff is a health scientist, professional athlete, entrepreneur, health optimization practitioner, and a global leader in integrative mind-body medicine. She is formally trained across the spectrum of health sciences with a bachelor of science in health ecology, master of science in public health, and currently pursuing her doctoral degree in neuropsychophysiology and biochemistry.From childhood to early adulthood, Kayla witnessed the true cost and devastation of mental illness and addiction. This was the catalyst for her career in the health sciences. She was determined to learn about the human body and understand why some people suffer illness and disease, while others don't. What she discovered was that illness and disease are not inevitable, and in fact, can be prevented and cured through lifestyle.During undergrad, Kayla worked in physical therapy, gaining an appreciation for exercise science and movement modalities, which served as the basis for her athletic accomplishments. She went on to study behavioral science and public health in graduate school and worked for many years as a health scientist at CDC while studying for her Ph.D. Her unique background and expertise across the spectrum of health sciences led her to develop a truly holistic understanding and approach for health optimization, peak performance, and resilience of the mind and body.Connect with Kayla at www.biocuriouskayla.com or via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biocurious_kayla