Health and Self-Care

Welcome to the **Somerset Emotional Wellbeing (SEW) podcast**! In this episode, **Health and Self-Care**, our hosts **Dr. Andrew Tresidder** and **Dr. Peter Bagshaw** discuss **self-care** in detail. During the conversation, they cover **what self-care actually is**, **why it is more important now than ever before**, **how you can improve the way that you feel through a few simple lifestyle changes** 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. All episodes of SEW are now available to listen to free through **Spotify**, **Apple Podcasts**, **Deezer**, **Google Podcasts**, **Amazon 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 [Self-Care Week]( http://www.selfcareforum.org/events/self-care-week/) - Self Care Week is an annual national awareness week that focuses on embedding support for self-care across communities, families and generations. Live Self Care for Life is the theme for 2020. The Self Care Forum has been organising Self Care Week since 2011 [Health and Self-Care](https://healthandself.care/) - Self-care is really important! We all know to put fuel into the car, to make sure we have an income into our bank account - but many of us ignore the Bank of Health. We continually take out, and forget to put in - what we forget is that if we keep taking out, sooner or later the Health Account becomes seriously overdrawn - and we become unwell. [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