Wellbeing Wednesdays are a chance to kick-start your wellbeing journey.
Join the livestream every first 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
Thyroid health
Time 11:00 - 11:45
Discover the essentials of thyroid health in this informative session. Learn about the thyroid's crucial role in regulating metabolism and energy, recognise common disorders and their symptoms, and explore proactive lifestyle choices to maintain optimal thyroid function. Whether you're seeking to prevent thyroid issues or manage existing conditions, this session equips you with the knowledge and tools to support your thyroid and enhance your overall health and vitality.
Understanding Alzheimer's disease
Time 11:00 - 11:45
Join our session on dementia, focusing on Alzheimer's disease, the most common type. Learn about its impact on memory, thinking, behaviour, and social skills, leading to loss of independence. Understand early signs, effects on individuals and families, available support, and resources. Discover if symptoms can be delayed or prevented and identify those at higher risk. Don't miss this chance to learn about managing Alzheimer's.
Striking a balance: the work/life conundrum
Time 11:00 - 11:45
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 work and personal life. While company policies may be out of our control, we can take personal actions to improve overall satisfaction. Join us to discuss and explore actionable steps for achieving harmony between your professional and personal life.
Previous Wellbeing Wednesdays
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.
Developing online resilience for teenagers
Young people, once exposed to social media, can start to rely on it more and more. Making and maintaining social connections, self-expression and entertainment are just some of the benefits of participating. However, teens are more likely to engage with strangers, share their passwords or experience negativity online. Join GP, broadcaster and Author Dr. Radha Modgil as we learn how young people can be supported to become resilient users of the internet.
Women's health
Our guests look at the challenges that modern, working women face – especially in a male dominated workforce, workplace health and safety issues which particularly affect women, and how they believe organisations can support women better during their employment. They also share advice to young women entering the industry.
The art of saying 'no'
Have you ever wondered where to draw the line? Do you find yourself over-committing, people-pleasing, or have a fear of upsetting others? Setting personal boundaries is one of the most essential tools for healthy living. It also happens to be one of the hardest things to do.
Psychotherapist, counsellor and author, Jennie Miller delves into the art of saying ‘no’. She shares tips on how to set boundaries, whether it is in the workplace, with friends or at home.
Running into the new year
Harry Morgan, host of Podcast and YouTube channel JOG ON, discusses how to start running if you never run before. He suggests popular running plans, and will share what happens to our body and brain during a run. We also cover the long term mental benefits of exercise and running too. We help you in your journey no matter what stage you’re at.
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Hosted by psychotherapist Priya Ponnappa, we explore Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Don't brush off that yearly feeling as simply a case of the "winter blues" - take steps to keep your mood and motivation steady throughout the year.