We talk to neuroscientist Dr Emma Cahill about memory; from how we create memories, to how we recall them... and everything that happens in between. We also talk about how conditions such as depression and ADHD impact our memory.

Emma is a lecturer in neuroscience and psychology at the University of Bristol, and is an expert in the mechanisms of memory.

Make sure to join in with this episode’s challenge, as Emma sets Gwen and Kate an exercise aimed at giving our busy brains a break!

If you'd like to find out more about Emma, you can find her on X @DrEmmaCahill

We also mention the following episode:

Ep.55 - Psychology of Scent: How to use it to change our emotional wellbeing | Karen Gilbert

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In this itty-bitty episode, Gwen & Kate are in person walking along Bristol Harbour in the sunshine with ducks, geese & passing barges. We chat about ways to turn around that feeling of drifting, boob jobs, the importance of having a destination and focus, being selective about what we say YES to, and how Mel Robin's 'Let Them' theory could change our lives and those around us.

Plus listener shoutouts! And some unexpected drinking advice from Gwen's hairdresser.

Mentioned in this episode:

Mel Robbin's Let Them Theory

Other relevant RUMP episodes: Ep.42 - Vision Boarding: Getting clear about your future

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Dr Anu Arasu guides us through the key hormones that impact different areas and different stages of our lives; from stress to metabolism, ageing to thyroid and a whole host of reproductive hormones thrown in for good measure.

Dr Arasu is the founder of the London Bioidentical Hormone clinic and works with patients to restore hormone balance and improve health and wellbeing, with a focus on being proactive about our health, rather than reactive.

You can also join Gwen and Kate as they take a surreal journey into dynamic meditation, in this episode's try it out task, set by Dr Arasu.

To find out more about Dr Anu Arasu and her work, check out the London Bioidentical Hormones clinic.

In this episode, we also direct listeners to our related episodes, all about regulating our nervous systems and reducing stress:

Ep.51 - Vagus Nerve

Ep.46 - Breathwork

Ep.43 - Meditation & the Brain

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In this cute sized episodette, Gwen & Kate chat about the World Health Organisation's findings that Arts + Culture is good for us. Kate puts this to the test seeing Midsummer Night's Dream at the Barbican and Gwen consults her 2nd best friend ChatGPT about how to manage phone addiction and anxiety, and comes up with a daily routine we'd both love to live by! And Kate challenges Gwen to try it out.

Plus listener shoutouts! Including a message from RUMP Patreon Jo Hook, who's inviting us all to take part in fun team fundraising events for Bristol-based charity Temwa, raising funds for communities in Malawi.

Kate and Gwen decide on air to do a fire walk! And you're invited to join them. For more information on Temwa's events check out their website.

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Therapists Sarah McConnell and Helene Igwebuike join us to chat about Attachment Theory. We dive into what it means to feel securely attached and what it’s like when you don’t. They break down how we form and manage attachments in all kinds of relationships – whether it’s with a partner, family, or friends. And how by understanding our own attachment style, we can improve these connections and make a huge difference to our overall well-being.

You can also join Gwen and Kate as they try (with varying degrees of success) to connect with their inner child.

Sarah and Helene specialise in Emotionally Focused Therapy. You can find out more about this, as well as find registered therapists, at the British Emotionally Focused Therapy Centre.

Find about more about both Sarah and Helene below:

Helene Igwebuike

Sarah McConnell

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In this pocket sized pod, Gwen & Kate chat about post-flu malaise and why you should get better before you leave your husband, how resolutions are SO last year and what things we're doing in Jan to look forward to and make ourselves feel better – inc quiz nights, board games & having fun learning about North Korea, and Kate shares a list of questions designed to help you lead a more meaningful life.

Plus listener shoutouts! And how to access Kate's new documentary film online.

We discuss:

The Guardian's list of "Questions to ask yourself... for a more meaningful life" by Susan Orbach

Kate & her bro's documentary film: Mer de Glace Listening Project: exploring the psychological impact of climate change on communities, through the lens of four individuals who share their deep connections with the Mer de Glace and explore their personal, creative and social responses to the glacier's transformation.

Other episodes referred to in this RUMPette:
Ep.57 - The Flow: How to connect with your intuition | Danielle Collins

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This week we delve into Quantum-Touch Energy Healing with advanced instructor Karina Grant. Quantum-Touch uses very specific breathing techniques and body awareness exercises to raise energy levels, with powerful results. We also discuss 'permissioning' as a tool to regulate our nervous systems and reduce stress and anxiety.

Karina is England’s advanced instructor for Quantum-Touch, and mentors new practitioners and instructors. She has trained people from The World Health Organisation, and given talks in huge organisation around the world. Karina also delivers Permissioning and Transformation™ trainings, which includes the Permission to Reset™ your Nervous System program, which was such a success with nurses, that it now counts towards Continous Professional Develpment points for nurses and midwives. She taught these techniques to many key workers during the first lockdown and is a member of The British Holistic Medical Association and The College of Medicine.

Gwen and Kate then go on one of Karina's workshops and share their first experiences of Quantum Touch.

Other episodes that we reference are:

Ep.51 - The Vagus Nerve: Changing how we process stress | Melissa Romano

Ep.46 & Ep.47 - Breathwork

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In this semi-sode, Gwen & Kate chat about the the importance of getting enough sleep during Xmas party season, and how being deprived of things during Storm Darragh makes us appreciate them so much more – like washing hands! Taking showers! Kate briefly turns into a white van driver and then shares words of the year from across the globe. Australia winning hands down. Plus listener shoutouts!

Other episodes referred to in this RUMPette:
Ep.60 - Perimenopause & ADHD – Hormones, HRT and How to get Help with Lisa Paasche
Ep.25 - Law of Attraction – Manifesting your dreams into reality with Emma Mumford

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