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
Embracing change
Time 11:00 - 11:45
Change is inevitable yet navigating it can be one of life’s greatest challenges. Why do we resist it and how can we embrace it? Join us as we explore the psychology behind change, including cognitive and emotional responses, and strategies to move from resistance to acceptance. Learn about habit formation, mindset adaptation and resilience-building tools. This session is ideal for anyone facing personal or professional transitions. Plus, it will offer insights to better understand reactions to change and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
Is it bullying or banter?
Time 11:00 - 11:45
In high-pressure environments like rail or construction, banter is often part of the job. But when does harmless fun cross the line into bullying? This session tackles the fine balance between camaraderie and crossing boundaries, helping you recognise the difference and build a positive work culture. Through real-world scenarios and practical insights, we’ll explore how to keep the site, and office, a safe and respectful place for everyone—without losing the laughs. Perfect for anyone who wants to strengthen team morale, boost productivity, and ensure everyone feels valued.
Skin cancer
Time 11:00 - 11:45
This session raises awareness about risk factors, early detection, and prevention of melanoma, which is the deadliest form of skin cancer. Learn how to protect yourself with sun-safe habits, including proper use of sunscreen, shade, and protective clothing. We’ll explain SPF (Sun Protection Factor), which measures sunscreen effectiveness, and UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor), which rates fabric UV-blocking ability. By understanding these essentials, you can reduce your risk and safeguard your skin for life. Stay informed, stay protected!
Previous Wellbeing Wednesdays
Understanding hidden disabilities
Watch this talk on hidden disabilities and how labels and language shape our perceptions. Explore the challenges people face and simple ways to foster inclusivity. Learn to raise awareness, improve accessibility, and create a supportive environment.
Hormones and their impact on mental health
Explore the impact of menopause on mood and mental health. Plus, learn to recognise hormonal changes, manage symptoms and enhance resilience through lifestyle, therapy and medical options for better emotional wellbeing.
Understanding food intolerance
This session covers food intolerance, including its causes, symptoms and differences from allergies. It explores common intolerances like lactose and gluten, their effects on digestion, and how to identify and manage them. You’ll learn diagnosis methods, such as elimination diets and receive practical tips for symptom management through diet changes.
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.