Latest Episodes

June 21, 2022
Living Well with Parkinson's Disease
Welcome to the Somerset Emotional Wellbeing (SEW) podcast! In this episode, Living Well with Parkinson’s Disease, our hosts Dr. Peter Bagshaw and Dr. Andrew Tresidder are joined by Dr. Simon Cooper, a Consultant Physician from Musgrove Park Hospital, to discuss why neurodegeneration happens to some people and what you can do to reduce risks, what symptoms can (but do not always) indicate a person has Parkinson’s disease and how you can continue to live well with the condition. The SEW podcast is a free weekly show hosted by Dr. Andrew Tresidder and Dr. Peter Bagshaw. In each episode, the doctors discuss a different topic related to mental and emotional wellbeing and often invite expert guests to join them in conversation. The show is aimed at the people of Somerset and beyond; the advice and guidance provided should apply to anybody who needs it, whenever they need it. All episodes of SEW are now available to listen to free through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, Google Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, Somerset Emotional Wellbeing or wherever you get your podcasts! We’d like to hear from you! If you would like to let us know what you think of the show, or to suggest guests and topics for us to cover, please get in touch with us by emailing: [email protected] Thank you for listening, see you next time! 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 NHS Parkinson’s Disease Resources - Parkinson's disease is a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years. This page has detailed information on the subject Somerset Emotional Wellbeing – ...
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June 15, 2022
The Divided Brain
Welcome to the Somerset Emotional Wellbeing (SEW) podcast! In this episode, The Divided Brain, our hosts Dr. Peter Bagshaw and Dr. Andrew Tresidder discuss how Iain McGilchrist’s book “The Master and His Emissary” raises interesting points about the physiology of the brain, why understanding how the brain works is important in understanding our view of the world and how it can affect how we make decisions and live our lives. The SEW podcast is a free weekly show hosted by Dr. Andrew Tresidder and Dr. Peter Bagshaw. In each episode, the doctors discuss a different topic related to mental and emotional wellbeing and often invite expert guests to join them in conversation. The show is aimed at the people of Somerset and beyond; the advice and guidance provided should apply to anybody who needs it, whenever they need it. All episodes of SEW are now available to listen to free through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, Google Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, Somerset Emotional Wellbeing or wherever you get your podcasts! We’d like to hear from you! If you would like to let us know what you think of the show, or to suggest guests and topics for us to cover, please get in touch with us by emailing: [email protected] Thank you for listening, see you next time! 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 Iain McGilchrist - The official platform of renowned psychiatrist, author and thinker, Dr Iain McGilchrist. Somerset Emotional Wellbeing – Do you work or volunteer in health and care in Somerset? Whatever you are going through, the Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Colleague Resilience ...
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June 07, 2022
Learning to Listen
Welcome to the Somerset Emotional Wellbeing (SEW) podcast! In this episode, Learning to Listen, our hosts Dr. Peter Bagshaw and Dr. Andrew Tresidder are joined by health writer and consultant Sarah Stacey to discuss how learning to listen is a lifelong pursuit, why listening is important for our wellbeing and how listening well has helped Sarah throughout her illustrious career as a health writer on the national stage. The SEW podcast is a free weekly show hosted by Dr. Andrew Tresidder and Dr. Peter Bagshaw. In each episode, the doctors discuss a different topic related to mental and emotional wellbeing and often invite expert guests to join them in conversation. The show is aimed at the people of Somerset and beyond; the advice and guidance provided should apply to anybody who needs it, whenever they need it. All episodes of SEW are now available to listen to free through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, Google Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, Somerset Emotional Wellbeing or wherever you get your podcasts! We’d like to hear from you! If you would like to let us know what you think of the show, or to suggest guests and topics for us to cover, please get in touch with us by emailing: [email protected] Thank you for listening, see you next time! 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 Follow Sarah Stacey on Instagram - Horses, gardens, food, the odd beauty product - and a puppy! Somerset Emotional Wellbeing – Do you work or volunteer in health and care in Somerset? Whatever you are going through, the Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Colleague Resilience ...
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May 24, 2022
Care As You Are
Welcome to the Somerset Emotional Wellbeing (SEW) podcast! In this episode, a discussion of the film “Care As You Are”, our hosts Dr. Peter Bagshaw and Dr. Andrew Tresidder are joined by Stephen Moss, who is (amongst other things) the Director of Reve(a)l Productions and a Producer, and Mary Renouf who is a Screenwriter to discuss how “Care As You Are” came to be made in partnership with local care organisations, how Mary brought her personal experience to the writing process, and what’s next for this exciting project. The SEW podcast is a free weekly show hosted by Dr. Andrew Tresidder and Dr. Peter Bagshaw. In each episode, the doctors discuss a different topic related to mental and emotional wellbeing and often invite expert guests to join them in conversation. The show is aimed at the people of Somerset and beyond; the advice and guidance provided should apply to anybody who needs it, whenever they need it. All episodes of SEW are now available to listen to free through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, Google Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, Somerset Emotional Wellbeing or wherever you get your podcasts! We’d like to hear from you! If you would like to let us know what you think of the show, or to suggest guests and topics for us to cover, please get in touch with us by emailing: [email protected] Thank you for listening, see you next time! 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 Care As You Are Trailer - The film can be watched in one sitting and/or enjoyed in four sittings of approximately twenty ...
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May 11, 2022
Loneliness and the Antidote
Welcome to the Somerset Emotional Wellbeing (SEW) podcast! In this special episode for Mental Health Awareness Week 2022 on Loneliness and the Antidote, our hosts Dr. Peter Bagshaw and Dr. Andrew Tresidder are joined by Sarah Cherry, the Health and Wellbeing and Volunteers Manager for Yeovil District Hospital Foundation Trust to discuss how loneliness can affect our mental health and wellbeing, how doing activities together can help build resilience and how you can get involved in Mental Health Awareness Week 2022. The SEW podcast is a free weekly show hosted by Dr. Andrew Tresidder and Dr. Peter Bagshaw. In each episode, the doctors discuss a different topic related to mental and emotional wellbeing and often invite expert guests to join them in conversation. The show is aimed at the people of Somerset and beyond; the advice and guidance provided should apply to anybody who needs it, whenever they need it. All episodes of SEW are now available to listen to free through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, Google Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, Somerset Emotional Wellbeing or wherever you get your podcasts! We’d like to hear from you! If you would like to let us know what you think of the show, or to suggest guests and topics for us to cover, please get in touch with us by emailing: [email protected] Thank you for listening, see you next time! 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 Mental Health Awareness Week 2022 - One in four adults feel lonely some or all of the time. There’s no single cause and there’s no one ...
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April 26, 2022
Restorative Coaching
Welcome to the Somerset Emotional Wellbeing (SEW) podcast! In this episode, Restorative Coaching, our hosts Dr. Peter Bagshaw and Dr. Andrew Tresidder are joined by Dr. Sarah Coope to discuss what restorative coaching is, how it can help you to reframe your thinking and Andrew and Sarah even run through some coaching live on the show! The SEW podcast is a free weekly show hosted by Dr. Andrew Tresidder and Dr. Peter Bagshaw. In each episode, the doctors discuss a different topic related to mental and emotional wellbeing and often invite expert guests to join them in conversation. The show is aimed at the people of Somerset and beyond; the advice and guidance provided should apply to anybody who needs it, whenever they need it. All episodes of SEW are now available to listen to free through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, Google Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, Somerset Emotional Wellbeing or wherever you get your podcasts! We’d like to hear from you! If you would like to let us know what you think of the show, or to suggest guests and topics for us to cover, please get in touch with us by emailing: [email protected] Thank you for listening, see you next time! 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 Somerset Emotional Wellbeing – Do you work or volunteer in health and care in Somerset? Whatever you are going through, the Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Colleague Resilience Hub is here for you. The Somerset Emotional Wellbeing website is here to connect you with wellbeing support when you need it. Simply enter where you work, or how ...
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