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
Taming your inner critic
Time 11:00 - 11:45
That nagging inner voice—we all know it. It’s the one that criticises, doubts, and holds us back. Join us to explore how to turn down the volume on that harsh inner critic using simple, practical tools inspired by CFT (Compassion-Focused Therapy). You’ll learn how to be kinder to yourself, break free from self-doubt, and start building a more encouraging and supportive relationship with your mind.
Metabolic health
Time 11:00 - 11:45
Join us for an engaging and informative session exploring the foundations of metabolic health and how it impacts your overall well-being. This session will cover key topics such as blood sugar regulation, insulin sensitivity, nutrition, physical activity, and lifestyle habits that support optimal metabolic function. Whether you're looking to boost your energy, manage weight, or prevent chronic conditions, this WW offers practical insights and actionable tips to help you take control of your health.
There is always hope
Time 11:00 - 11:45
This month we’ll be joined by Jake Mills—comedian turned mental health campaigner and founder of the UK’s leading support directory, the Hub of Hope—for an honest and inspiring session on lived experience, recovery, and action. Hear how Jake’s personal crisis became the catalyst for creating a nationwide mental health resource now used by hundreds of thousands. This session explores the power of visibility, connection, and community in supporting those affected by mental ill-health—and why no one should ever feel they have nowhere to turn...
Previous Wellbeing Wednesdays
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.