Latest Episodes
September 09, 2020
World Suicide Prevention Day 2020
Welcome to the **Somerset Emotional Wellbeing (SEW) podcast**! In this special episode, recorded for **World Suicide Prevention Day 2020**, our hosts **Dr. Andrew Tresidder** and **Dr. Peter Bagshaw** are joined by **Louise Finnis from Public Health** to discuss **suicide prevention and what is happening on the day** in detail. During the conversation, they cover **how you can be one of the 100+ people we aim to encourage to complete a short, online suicide awareness course from the Zero Suicide Alliance on the day**, **how suicide prevention is everybody’s business**, **what you can do to seek help if you need it** and much more as they dig deep into their professional experience and their own lives to share their expert insight. 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. The next episode of SEW will be available to listen to free from the **15th of September 2020** through **Spotify**, **Apple Podcasts**, **Deezer**, **Google Podcasts**, [https://somersetemotionalwellbeing.podiant.co](https://somersetemotionalwellbeing.podiant.co)/ or wherever you get your podcasts! 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 [Zero Suicide Alliance Suicide Awareness Training](https://www.healthysomerset.co.uk/covid-19/happy/) – Join us in supporting World Suicide Prevention Day on Thursday 10 September 2020. Help us ...
00:27:50
September 01, 2020
Zoomed Out
Welcome to the **Somerset Emotional Wellbeing (SEW) podcast**! In this episode, **Zoomed Out**, our hosts **Dr. Andrew Tresidder** and **Dr. Peter Bagshaw** discuss **video fatigue** in detail. During the conversation, they cover **why video fatigue is a real issue**, **the benefits and risks of remote working**, **what we can do to maintain a healthy work/life balance** and much more as they dig deep into their professional experience and their own lives to share their expert insight. 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. The next episode of SEW will be available to listen to free from the **10th of September 2020** through **Spotify**, **Apple Podcasts**, **Deezer**, **Google Podcasts**, [https://somersetemotionalwellbeing.podiant.co](https://somersetemotionalwellbeing.podiant.co)/ or wherever you get your podcasts! 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 [Mind – Five Ways to Wellbeing](https://www.mind.org.uk/workplace/mental-health-at-work/taking-care-of-yourself/five-ways-to-wellbeing/) – The following steps have been researched and developed by the New Economics Foundation [Mindline Somerset](https://www.mindinsomerset.org.uk/our-services/adult-one-to-one-support/mindline/) - To help address the emotional health needs of the public, Mindline (run by Mind in Somerset) has extended their hours so people can call and talk to someone about their anxieties and worries. Call 01823 276892 ...
00:25:03
August 25, 2020
The Strength of Compassion
Welcome to the **Somerset Emotional Wellbeing (SEW) podcast**! In this episode, **The Strength of Compassion**, our hosts **Dr. Andrew Tresidder** and **Dr. Peter Bagshaw** discuss **compassion and its link with emotional wellbeing** in detail. During the conversation, they cover **how compassion is a strength, not a weakness**, **how human beings are social animals, hardwired to be compassionate**, **why self-compassion is just as important as compassion for others** and much more as they dig deep into their professional experience and their own lives to share their expert insight. 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. The next episode of SEW will be available to listen to free from the **1st of September 2020** through **Spotify**, **Apple Podcasts**, **Deezer**, **Google Podcasts**, [https://somersetemotionalwellbeing.podiant.co](https://somersetemotionalwellbeing.podiant.co)/ or wherever you get your podcasts! 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 [Health and Self-Care]( https://healthandself.care/) – A free downloadable book presented by Dr. Andrew Tresidder which contains thoughts and comments from a number of experienced medical and other professionals. It covers health as a concept, hardware body and software being, doctors as patients, self-care and physical health, aspects of psychological health and relationships, including the Drama Triangle, ...
00:27:34
August 19, 2020
Rethink Mental Illness
Welcome to the **Somerset Emotional Wellbeing (SEW) podcast**! In this episode, **Rethink Mental Illness**, our hosts **Dr. Andrew Tresidder** and **Dr. Peter Bagshaw** are joined by **Will Higham** from **Rethink Mental Illness** to discuss **what they do and how they can help you** in detail. During the conversation, they cover **how Rethink and the Open Mental Health Alliance are supporting people in a new way**, **how the pandemic has affected people who use Somerset services**, **what Rethink Mental Illness do locally and nationally** and much more as they dig deep into their professional experience and their own lives to share their expert insight. 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. The next episode of SEW will be available to listen to free from the **25th of August 2020** through **Spotify**, **Apple Podcasts**, **Deezer**, **Google Podcasts**, [https://somersetemotionalwellbeing.podiant.co](https://somersetemotionalwellbeing.podiant.co)/ or wherever you get your podcasts! 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 [Rethink Mental Illness](https://www.rethink.org/) - We improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness through our network of local groups and services, expert information and successful campaigning. Our goal is to make sure everyone affected by severe mental illness ...
00:24:06
August 04, 2020
Somerset Wellbeing Learning Community
Welcome to the **Somerset Emotional Wellbeing (SEW) podcast**! In this episode, **Somerset Wellbeing Learning Community**, our hosts **Dr. Andrew Tresidder** and **Dr. Peter Bagshaw** are joined by **Emily Strange** from **the Somerset Wellbeing Learning Community Recovery College** to discuss **what they do and how they can help you** in detail. During the conversation, they cover **how the Recovery College takes an educational approach to recovery**, **how you can get involved, both in person and remotely**, **Emily’s own recovery journey and how she became involved with the Recovery College** and much more as they dig deep into their professional experience and their own lives to share their expert insight. 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. The next episode of SEW will be available to listen to free from the **18th of August 2020** through **Spotify**, **Apple Podcasts**, **Deezer**, **Google Podcasts**, [https://somersetemotionalwellbeing.podiant.co](https://somersetemotionalwellbeing.podiant.co)/ or wherever you get your podcasts! 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 Wellbeing Learning Community Recovery College](https://somersetwlc.co.uk/) - A Recovery College hosted by Somerset Partnership NHS Trust and delivered in partnership with other local agencies for the wellbeing of people in Somerset. Our students are people from ...
00:25:31
July 28, 2020
The Importance of Peer Support
Welcome to the **Somerset Emotional Wellbeing (SEW) podcast**! In this episode, **The Importance of Peer Support**, our hosts **Dr. Andrew Tresidder** and **Dr. Peter Bagshaw** are joined by **Julie Matthews** from **Chard WATCH** to discuss **peer support** in detail. During the conversation, they cover **what peer support is and why it is important**, **how you can get involved**, **how peer support can help maintain your emotional wellbeing** and much more as they dig deep into their professional experience and their own lives to share their expert insight. 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. The next episode of SEW will be available to listen to free from the **4th of August 2020** through **Spotify**, **Apple Podcasts**, **Deezer**, **Google Podcasts**, [https://somersetemotionalwellbeing.podiant.co](https://somersetemotionalwellbeing.podiant.co)/ or wherever you get your podcasts! 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 [Chard WATCH]( http://watchproject.org.uk/) - Meeting other people who share a common experience and understand what you are doing really does make a difference. This is peer support, and by meeting with people who have travelled a similar journey helps create the bonds of friendship. This kind of relationship is purposeful – what you have in common brings ...
00:26:05