Wellbeing Wednesdays are a chance to kick-start your wellbeing journey.
Join the livestream every second Wednesday of the month and hear from wellbeing experts and rail industry professionals. Or watch the bite sized content with your team and have a chat about it afterwards, maybe over a cuppa?
Each month will be full of insightful and practical advice, covering all aspects of health and wellbeing including sleep, diet, exercise, stress and money worries. Whether you’re a healthy life enthusiast or a complete newbie, there’ll be something to learn and plenty of practical advice to get your wellbeing journey started.
Upcoming Wellbeing Wednesdays
Understanding food intolerance
Time 11:00 - 11:45
This session will give you an overview of food intolerance, highlighting its causes, symptoms and differences from food allergies. You will learn about common intolerances like lactose and gluten, how they affect digestion, and ways to identify and manage them. The session will explain how to diagnose food intolerances, like using elimination diets and offer simple tips for managing symptoms with diet changes. By the end, you will feel empowered to make informed decisions about your health and wellbeing.
Hormones and their impact on women's mood and mental health
Time 11:00 - 11:45
Join us for an insightful conversation exploring the complex relationship between hormones, mood and mental health. Discover how hormonal shifts during menopause can impact mood, anxiety and overall emotional wellbeing. Our expert will share insights into recognising these changes, managing symptoms and supporting mental health through lifestyle adjustments, therapies and medical options. Join us for a comprehensive look at menopause’s effect on the mind and practical strategies for enhancing emotional resilience during this life stage.
Previous Wellbeing Wednesdays
Achieving fitness goals
Every year, millions of people make new year’s resolutions to move more, get fitter and become more physically active. But how many actually follow through on these goals? If you've made similar commitments in the past and found it difficult to stick with them, you're not alone. Tony Eames explains how to set clear movement goals and have a solid plan to navigate the challenges that arise. This year, set yourself up for success!
The power of decluttering
Professional Organiser and Declutterer, Jenn Jordan, explores strategies to get your living space into shape. You’ll learn about the link between clutter and mental health, how a professional organiser may set about creating a plan for your home, and how to handle emotional attachment to objects you may not want to part with. There will be tips for people who have a natural inclination to hoard and those who feel overwhelmed by starting the process of de-cluttering.
Striking a balance: the work/life conundrum
Achieving work-life balance involves flexible work policies and self-management strategies to reduce stress and enhance satisfaction. It's not about a 50/50 split but feeling fulfilled in both your professional and personal lives. While company policies may be out of our immediate control, we can take personal actions to improve our overall satisfaction.
Understanding Alzheimer's disease
Jane Nickels, Admiral Nurse at Dementia UK, discusses Alzheimer’s, the most common type of dementia. Alzheimer’s causes a gradual decline in memory, thinking, behaviour and social skills, affecting a person’s ability to function. In this session, we explore the early signs, impacts on families, support options, potential symptom delays and risk factors.
Thyroid health
The thyroid and brain work together to regulate hormones essential for your body. However, the thyroid is highly sensitive to stress, diet, genetics and medical conditions. So, how do you know if you have a problem with your thyroid? What’s the difference between a hypo and hyper functioning thyroid? And, what is it like to live with thyroid problems? Jules Chandler, The Thyroid Expert, provides the answers to these questions, and more.
Managing conflict positively
Learn skills to help you reduce conflict escalation and manage challenges confidently. If you work in a customer facing role, engaging in effective communication will help turn challenging interactions into opportunities for positive experiences. Let Jason Keeley, Founder and Director at IKON Training, give you the tools - and confidence - to work through any customer conflict with ease.
Understanding ADHD: your questions answered
In this special edition, Specialist ADHD Coach, Ian Hall returns to answer the many questions that were asked during the Wellbeing Wednesday 'Understanding ADHD'.
Understanding ADHD
Learn about the complexities of diagnosing and managing ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) in adults along with common traits, the hurdles involved in assessments and diagnosis, and effective coping strategies. Find out how ADHD both impacts and enhances daily functioning and gain practical tools to help overcome challenges and enhance wellbeing.
Re-defining men’s mental health
In this session, we celebrate men, focusing on men's mental health and wellbeing. We delve into strategies for managing stress, fostering resilience, and nurturing emotional balance. We cover the importance of open dialogue and community in breaking down stigmas. Our panel aim to equip men with the tools to thrive mentally, emotionally, and lead fulfilling lives.