Latest Episodes

August 18, 2021
Deep Dive into Dementia III - Glorious Opportunity
Welcome to the Somerset Emotional Wellbeing (SEW) podcast! In this episode, Deep Dive into Dementia III – Glorious Opportunity, our host Dr. Peter Bagshaw is joined by Dr. Jennifer Bute, an ex-GP, author and expert by experience, to discuss dementia in detail. During the conversation, they discuss how dementia can affect people in very different ways, what you can do to stimulate memories and engage people with dementia in conversation and what Jennifer has learnt from spending time living in a dementia community. 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 Glorious Opportunity – My name is Dr Jennifer Bute. I used to be a GP but I retired early with early onset Alzheimer's Disease. Since then it has become ...
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August 03, 2021
Dealing with Anger
Welcome to the Somerset Emotional Wellbeing (SEW) podcast! In this episode, Dealing with Anger, our hosts Dr. Peter Bagshaw and Dr. Andrew Tresidder discuss anger in detail. During the conversation, they discuss what can cause feelings of anger, how you can use simple techniques to diffuse an angry encounter when appropriate and how you can calm yourself down during pressurised moments. 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 Talking Therapies – Somerset Talking Therapies is an Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service. We offer emotional and psychological support to anyone – aged over 18 and registered with a Somerset GP – who is feeling anxious or depressed. You can refer yourself directly here via the website Mindline Somerset ...
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July 27, 2021
Health Checks and Learning Disabilities
Welcome to the Somerset Emotional Wellbeing (SEW) podcast! In this episode, Health Checks and Learning Disabilities, our hosts Dr. Peter Bagshaw and Dr. Andrew Tresidder are joined by Jordan Smith, Advocacy Lead and Chair of Dimensions Council and his Dimensions Personal Assistant, Emilija Lizunaite to discuss the impact health checks can have for people who have learning disabilities. During the conversation, they discuss why people with a learning disability often have poorer physical and mental health than other people, why it is important that people with learning disabilities or autism have regular health checks and Jordan’s own personal experiences of attending health checks. 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 Dimensions: #MyGPandme – #MyGPandMe is making doctors’ surgeries more accessible for people ...
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July 20, 2021
Reflections on COVID
Welcome to the Somerset Emotional Wellbeing (SEW) podcast! In this episode, Reflections on COVID, our hosts Dr. Peter Bagshaw and Dr. Andrew Tresidder are joined by psychologists Dr. Lorna Stewart and Dr. Rosemary Novak from Somerset NHS Foundation Trust to reflect on the pandemic. During the conversation, they discuss how the last year and half has affected us all as a society and as individuals, what it has been like working in the NHS during the pandemic and what the long-term effects of COVID on our mental health and wellbeing could be. 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 ...
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July 13, 2021
somersetemotionalwellbeing.org
Welcome to the Somerset Emotional Wellbeing (SEW) podcast! In this episode, somersetemotionalwellbeing.org, our host Dr. Andrew Tresidder is joined by David Sealey, Commissioning Manager for Adult Mental Health and Dementia Services from Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group to discuss the Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Colleague Resilience Hub! During the conversation, they discuss how health and care staff and volunteers across Somerset can use the somersetemotionalwellbeing.org website to find useful mental health and wellbeing support, why it is important that we all know how to access help when we need it and what else the Resilience Hub offers health and care staff and volunteers beyond the website. David is also the creator/producer of the SEW podcast so they also shed light on the history of the show and lift the curtain to show you behind the scenes of the podcast. If you need to talk, you can call our dedicated, confidential Colleague Telephone Line for help with a trained professional. No waiting list. Call us now on 0300 124 5595 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 ...
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July 05, 2021
Accessing Trusted Health Information
Welcome to the Somerset Emotional Wellbeing (SEW) podcast! In this episode, Accessing Trusted Health Information, our hosts Dr. Andrew Tresidder and Dr. Peter Bagshaw are joined by Alex Cunningham-Scott from Somerset Libraries and Veronica Price from Somerset Foundation Trust to discuss how to access trusted health information for Health Information Week 2021! During the conversation, they discuss how you can identify trusted health information online, how you can find reliable health information in your local library and which health books and resources they recommend personally. 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.uk – The home of the NHS online patient.info – Patient empowers everyone to take charge of their health. Our trusted clinical information, written and reviewed by an extensive ...
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